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Anyone have a recommendation for sassafras? The options according to AtF are LA, NR, and FW.
I have FW, can't say as I've not tried it by itself.... I've only used it in my clove recipe
Sooooo,I don't think I've ever heard of a sassafras flavor. What kind of flavor is it?
it's kind of a root beer flavor (ish) it's used a lot in root beer drinks and things like that....
 

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    I have FW, can't say as I've not tried it by itself.... I've only used it in my clove recipe

    it's kind of a root beer flavor (ish) it's used a lot in root beer drinks and things like that....
    Ok,thanks.:) I dislike rootbeer so I won't be temped.
     

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    Sooooo,I don't think I've ever heard of a sassafras flavor. What kind of flavor is it?
    It's an important component of root beer. I think @Shadav will have an opinion on it; she uses it in her clove cigarette recipe. I thought she said all the flavors in it were from DIY Flavor Shack, but I didn't find it there, so I DuckDuckWent it and found the three options I mentioned.
     

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    Just checked mine again.No movement yet.
    There seems to be a bit of a glitch in the tracking system this time. When I checked this morning, tracking had not updated since Monday night. Then, two days worth of updates suddenly showed up a little while ago.

    And, I figured out why my order hasn't shown up in my account. They created a new account for me because I paid with Paypal this time, and I use a different email address for Paypal than I do with Bull City. Since that email address wasn't associated with any account on their site, they created a new one for me. I signed in using the "Paypal" email, and the order was there. So, I now have two BCF accounts. :shock:
     

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    I need more clove....I'm just going to have to place an order with Dawn because I'm not happy with anyone else clove so far and it seems nor anyone else chocolate either.... (still waiting on the coupon that I won from her)
     

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    my bcf order should be here friday.... nicriv fixed the name issue so that should be mailed out shortly....and when those arrive I'll now have a total of 102 flavors ... well granted a handful are just chocolates and creams and strawberries so really it's more around 80 lol
     

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    clove, anise, cinamon, french vanilla, sweetner and coffee were all from diy flavor shack
    sassafras and cardamon are FW
    Holiday Spice, Maple Syrup and Ginger are TFA
    Thanks!

    General question: Everything I've mixed so far tastes very dry to me. Could be too much PG (I went with 60VG/40PG because VG clogs up my pipes). Could be too much nic. But if neither of those is the culprit, what else might it be? And how can I fix it?
     

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    Thanks!

    General question: Everything I've mixed so far tastes very dry to me. Could be too much PG (I went with 60VG/40PG because VG clogs up my pipes). Could be too much nic. But if neither of those is the culprit, what else might it be? And how can I fix it?
    I use 75% pg as a rule and I have no problem with dryness. Pg is the better flavor carrier and I love my flavor
     

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    Thanks!

    General question: Everything I've mixed so far tastes very dry to me. Could be too much PG (I went with 60VG/40PG because VG clogs up my pipes). Could be too much nic. But if neither of those is the culprit, what else might it be? And how can I fix it?
    erm.... yeah it's gonna be dry.... (I cheat lol I usually use a few drops of clove oil to help with that and to give it more of the clove taste and tingle on the tongue)

    I know someone said cactus would be good to help with that....could probably get rid of the sweetner and replace it with more maple syrup might help a bit, I still really need to play with this more but I was quite happy with that at least for a first (erm well 3rd) run lol it was nearly perfect but for us that haven't smoked in ages yeah it needs some more tweaking
    hehehe I atleast figured out all the correct flavors :D but it still needs work
     

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    Thanks!

    General question: Everything I've mixed so far tastes very dry to me. Could be too much PG (I went with 60VG/40PG because VG clogs up my pipes). Could be too much nic. But if neither of those is the culprit, what else might it be? And how can I fix it?
    looking into my notes (lol and I know it's from someone in this thread, sorry I don't remember who.....)

    Quote: Some things I know of that will help to get rid of the dryness and make it more moist:

    Maybe add a little marshmallow.

    Try a little Magic Mask...1 drop per 10ml.

    0.5% EM will help. Small amount should make it wetter. I would try even less.

    Distilled water 2-5% - I've seen some folks go higher but whatever. It brings the moisture to the mix.

    FA Fresh Cream or FA Oba Oba at 1-2 drops.

    Obviously not all the above in your recipe...but I'm sure you get the picture.

    And while I'm at it if you want to bring that big mouth feel add 4 drops of FLV Cream. At just 4 drops it really shouldn't affect your recipe.

    That's just what I would try FWIW.;)

    EDIT: INW Cactus may also help but think in drops - as in a couple.
     

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    Just checked tracking, and my BCF order is moving and should be here tomorrow.

    I got the "shipped" email notification Monday afternoon, and my Order status says Shipped. But as of just 2 minutes ago...the USPS tracking info shows:

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    So, mine hasn't even made it to a PO yet. Not even a big order to get ready for shipment...only 5 flavorings, 90mLs total. ;)
     
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    Shadav

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    ug it seems my taste has been off (partly it was my coils but also my tastebuds, dang vapers tongue)
    so I made 3 sft's

    Angel Cake (WF) 10% at 90%vg and I can't really taste much but it's very drying

    Yellow Cake (FW) 10% at 90% VG and I really like this one....great cake flavor, but it's very sweet for a base...and after 2 puffs I can't taste it really anymore but seems to have a nice mouth feel to it, nice velvety texture... I'm thinking more birthday cake or cupcake.....

    Cookie (PUR) 10% at 90% VG is a nice somewhat sweet cookie (it's an unflavored cookie); I'm thinking this would be perfect for peanut butter cookies as the flavor isn't overwhelming or even as an ice cream cookie sandwich
     

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    That's very helpful, @Shadav. Thank you.

    Looking back in my notes, I saw that I'd already asked you about the sources of the flavors in your clove cigarette recipe. Your answer differed somewhat from the one you gave this morning: FA cardamom instead of FW, FW ginger instead of TFA. I have a feeling the earlier answer is correct. Can you confirm (or deny, of course)?
     

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    I got the "shipped" email notification Monday afternoon, and my Order status says Shipped. But as of just 2 minutes ago...the USPS tracking info shows:

    "Status
    Your package is on its way to a USPS facility.

    Pre-Shipment
    May 27, 2019 at 12:53 pm
    Shipping Label Created, USPS Awaiting Item
    MORRISVILLE, NC 27560"
    Same thing mine says.
     

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    I know I used French Cafe Napoleon and French Vanilla in a recipe or two however I cleaned out some of my recipes. It appears their flavorings need to be mixed at higher percentages as @Skeebo did and this could be the reason I did not care for the recipes I tried — I really do not know or remember.

    FYI — I placed several orders with DIYFS last year. They were always generous with including a healthy sample with each order. Once I had asked about a couple of flavors they did not have. They mixed it for me at no charge. Unfortunately it did not work out. Since then I stick with Holy Holy Vanilla and Holy Grail although they do have a flavor I keep wanting to order but always forget when I place an order.

    I asked about the French Cafe Napoleon on one of the FB mixing sites and was told to mix it alone at 16%. I think I will make testers mixing it at 10% with 1% each of my various coffee flavors - VTA Cafe Latte, VTA Coffee Base, and PUR Cappuccino Coffee. I am really not a coffee vape person but am curious enough to make the testers and figure out exactly what I am working with in the French Cafe Napoleon. Does it need more cream? How does it work iced? There is only one way to find out. :)
     

    Shadav

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    That's very helpful, @Shadav. Thank you.

    Looking back in my notes, I saw that I'd already asked you about the sources of the flavors in your clove cigarette recipe. Your answer differed somewhat from the one you gave this morning: FA cardamom instead of FW, FW ginger instead of TFA. I have a feeling the earlier answer is correct. Can you confirm (or deny, of course)?
    shhhhh I haven't had my coffee....and this is what I get for just looking at my recipe calculators' stash.....
    Cardamom is FA my bad I can't read....
    and ginger is FW
    need to go fix my calculators' info.....
    :oops: sorry
     
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