Going back to the drip tip post you made in the DIY thread the other day.
Coils will last with proper maintenance.
Charlie there are many many flavors made by all the flavor houses that have sweetness already in them. Everyone doing DIY uses them all the time. The creams and custards that you use have sweetness in them. Strawberries have sweetness... on and on the list goes.
My motto has always been... learn and know thy flavors. And know what they can bring to any mix at different %'s from very low (as in drops) on up.
BTW, EM (ethyl maltol) is not in all sweeteners. There are different kinds of sweeteners that use different ingredients. If you look up DIY sweeteners you will see for yourself which ones use what as their main ingredient.
This may be of interest...
In the nearly 9 years that I've been doing DIY I have rarely used a sweetener. In fact, the last several years I've used no sweeteners at all. I know how to bring sweetness to a mix, if desired, using the flavors in my stash.
If you truly know your flavors, then you automatically know there are always flavor options available to you for adding sweetness to any recipe without the addition of a sweetener. And it doesn't require much of a flavor, or two, to do so. If properly mixed you won't even notice those flavors, when used as additives.
There are numerous flavors that will bring sweetness to a mix, round out other flavors and reduce sharp notes in 'certain' other flavors.
Likewise, there are flavors that will reduce sweetness in a mix.
It always comes back to how well you know the flavors in your stash.
The way I see a lot of folks using sweeteners...IMHO...is a band aid (some will bristle at that, oh well). Too many people use them as a crutch to cover up crappy recipes.
ELR, and similar sites, are littered with those kinds of mixes. And that comes right back to folks not knowing their flavors, as they should.
Having said all that...^^^...sweeteners can be a tool...if used properly.
Matthew Topolski lead mixologist, Head of R&D for Charlie Noble, Walker Trading Co -Vape Dojo, Tenbuck & more --- and also contributes much to the DIY community, says the following of EM and it is true of any sweetener.
"Cotton Candy/Ethyl Maltol – this is not here for sweetness! Please, can we all just take a minute and set down the EM and sucralose? If you need to add multiple percentages of a sweetener, then you need to revise that recipe. Ok, done preaching. EM is amazing when used for its real purpose – rounding off rough edges. It can make flavors layer together, or can make that one sharp accent drop down a notch or two. Half a percent is just about perfect for that purpose."
I've had several good convos with him over the years and also learned a lot from him. He's very sharp with everything DIY. And very approachable and helpful with DIY questions.
I'm curious, what flavors do you like to use to add sweetness if needed or to round out a mix?
More or less exactly what I do!!Still catching up... saw how some of you are pulling wicks from coils. Here is how I do it.
I rinse the juice out of the tails of my wick over my kitchen sink, then finely twist the ends of the tails, continue twisting until I see the whole wick rotating in the coil... I then pull out the wick very easily without distorting the shape of my coil. It only takes seconds.
That works well for me with cotton or rayon.
I totally agree. Quality wire makes all the difference. I do have a massive stockpile of the superfine spools from Vandy Vape just in case I can’t get my preferred coils shipped. They do vape well, but will not last like a coil built of premium wire. Although it may be too late check out kosher coils. Very expensive but to me worth the price. He makes the only Mtl fused Clapton I’ve ever been able to use as others the ramp up time takes to long for me. Definitely not a knock on anyone’s preferred setups just my opinion and what works for me. If it vapes use it lol
I just think it's ridiculous, it's not like they don't know what colors they have, drip tips are usually in a clear package....that's just someone being lazy and not wanting to list each individual color
You can request an specific color in "instructions" on your cart page.I just think it's ridiculous, it's not like they don't know what colors they have, drip tips are usually in a clear package....that's just someone being lazy and not wanting to list each individual color
now on some listings they will state the color but note that it may come in a different grain/pattern/etc
this I can understand but to just list a drip tip and then put it'll ship a random color is bs....or as you said if they are going to do it that way then put up a full set of colors for sale
and well honestly if you are going to sell them at random colors, you should discount them since it's a blind grab bag type of buy
there's been a lot that I saw and liked but then it only listed the random color, not induvial colors or a bulk sale of 1 of each...I'd buy the bulk sale just to get the one I wanted
ft get your crap together man
Very honestly, it all depends on the other flavors being used in a mix.
that got longer than I initially planned on.
Yes I've got several and it is easier....the only drawback is you're stuck with the same drip tips you can get
That was quite the informative response to my question. Thanks for the tips.Very honestly, it all depends on the other flavors being used in a mix.
Just off the top of my head...
In general, creams and vanillas will add sweetness and round out a mix. That depends on which ones as some are sweeter than others. Creams and vanillas will also pull mixes together just like they do in real life recipes. Creams will also add body and mouth feel.
INW Shisha Vanilla has some sweetness. It's on what I call the brighter and lighter side of vanillas. FA Vanilla Tahiti is another bright and sweeter vanilla best used with milder fruits. FLV Cream will bring some sweetness, body and mouth feel. As little as 0.25%-0.5% of those will influence a mix. Several of the frostings will bring sweetness. FLV Whipped cream will bring sweetness, body and mouth feel (in as little as 3-4 drops to 30ml, careful it is strong).
CAP Vanilla Custard v1 and FA Custard Premium are sweet.
I'll give you a good example. If I have a really tart raspberry profile and I want to bring in some sweetness I will use a little FA Juicy Strawberry, or another s-berry, to sweeten up the raspberry. And you won't taste the strawberry when it's used lightly cuz raspberries, being a darker berry, will overpower the s-berry.
Slightly off topic - adding a drop or two of a raspberry to a strawberry mix will enhance nearly any strawberry. Same with adding a light touch of a watermelon to a strawberry.
Another example that I use. Using FA Pear adds a creamy sweetness that’s perfect with peach or apricot whether those are FA versions or not. It kills off some of the astringency that some peaches have. And it pulls everything together nicely. FA Pear gains creaminess as it steeps. Used lightly, you won't notice the pear at all.
FA Jamaican Rum is sweet (more sweet than boozy, think butter rum not “yo-ho-ho”). I've use it in very small amounts when I wanted to make a mix a little sweeter.
Using a touch of FA Walnut will add a mild sweetness to a mix. It will also contribute buttery notes when used with creams and caramel/butterscotch. FA Almond with a light touch will also sweeten up a mix (depending on other flavors used).
FA Anise, lightly, will brighten and sweeten.
Some oranges will sweeten and brighten up a zesty citrus mix.
The sweeter caramels and/or butterscotch flavors, used lightly, will sweeten up a bakery mix.
Some of the really sweet cookie flavors, used very lightly, will sweeten up a mix.
FA Apple (Stark), used lightly, will add sweetness while adding no discernible apple taste. FA Torrone will totally sweeten a mix, but it is strong, I've only used it in drops in a 30ml.
All of those ^^^ depend a lot on the other flavors I am using in a mix. There are many more. What I reach for has a lot to do with the other flavors I am using.
There are many ways to bring some sweetness into a mix and to help round it out.
Sorry
That is a great looking setupHIya folks,happy weekend to everyone.
Sorry to derrail the thread,but something ''weird'' has happened these few past days.
First i gotta say,i am SUPER happy with my Juggy MR,well build,easy to wick and coil and a bit on the restricted side which i love.
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Actually contemplating getting a second one in black,got a mod in mind that would look awesome with this atty on top.
Ok so this is the question,when it comes to airflow and restrictiveness is there such thing as diminishing returns?
Previous main atty was my Hellvape Destiny RTA,when i rewick or change the coil of my Juggy MR i always keep my colossus with my destiny so i can vape while i get the job done,you know so i am not in a hurry to vape.
Anyway,these past 2 days i noticed that the Juggy MR just doesn't feel as restrictive as before.
Nothing has changed,same coil,same brand of cotton,same wicking,haven't dropped the atty so all the parameters are the same.
I even took it apart for a thorough cleaning and under a desk lamp assembled it back to make sure everything was ok...and yet it still feels a bit less restrictive.
So diminishing returns,is that a thing when it comes to airflow and restrictiveness when using an atty? like you get use to it and it feels ''different''?
Tagging @AngeNZ @Letitia and @Aliraonz because i know you folks own a Juggy MR so you might be able to shed some light on this.
Hope everyones weekend is going well
Thank you.Very honestly, it all depends on the other flavors being used in a mix.
Just off the top of my head...
In general, creams and vanillas will add sweetness and round out a mix. That depends on which ones as some are sweeter than others. Creams and vanillas will also pull mixes together just like they do in real life recipes. Creams will also add body and mouth feel.
INW Shisha Vanilla has some sweetness. It's on what I call the brighter and lighter side of vanillas. FA Vanilla Tahiti is another bright and sweeter vanilla best used with milder fruits. FLV Cream will bring some sweetness, body and mouth feel. As little as 0.25%-0.5% of those will influence a mix. Several of the frostings will bring sweetness. FLV Whipped cream will bring sweetness, body and mouth feel (in as little as 3-4 drops to 30ml, careful it is strong).
CAP Vanilla Custard v1 and FA Custard Premium are sweet.
I'll give you a good example. If I have a really tart raspberry profile and I want to bring in some sweetness I will use a little FA Juicy Strawberry, or another s-berry, to sweeten up the raspberry. And you won't taste the strawberry when it's used lightly cuz raspberries, being a darker berry, will overpower the s-berry.
Slightly off topic - adding a drop or two of a raspberry to a strawberry mix will enhance nearly any strawberry. Same with adding a light touch of a watermelon to a strawberry.
Another example that I use. Using FA Pear adds a creamy sweetness that’s perfect with peach or apricot whether those are FA versions or not. It kills off some of the astringency that some peaches have. And it pulls everything together nicely. FA Pear gains creaminess as it steeps. Used lightly, you won't notice the pear at all.
FA Jamaican Rum is sweet (more sweet than boozy, think butter rum not “yo-ho-ho”). I've use it in very small amounts when I wanted to make a mix a little sweeter.
Using a touch of FA Walnut will add a mild sweetness to a mix. It will also contribute buttery notes when used with creams and caramel/butterscotch. FA Almond with a light touch will also sweeten up a mix (depending on other flavors used).
FA Anise, lightly, will brighten and sweeten.
Some oranges will sweeten and brighten up a zesty citrus mix.
The sweeter caramels and/or butterscotch flavors, used lightly, will sweeten up a bakery mix.
Some of the really sweet cookie flavors, used very lightly, will sweeten up a mix.
FA Apple (Stark), used lightly, will add sweetness while adding no discernible apple taste. FA Torrone will totally sweeten a mix, but it is strong, I've only used it in drops in a 30ml.
All of those ^^^ depend a lot on the other flavors I am using in a mix. There are many more. What I reach for has a lot to do with the other flavors I am using.
There are many ways to bring some sweetness into a mix and to help round it out.
Sorry
I don't have a list. I mean, there are tons of possible combinations depending on what other flavors are used. It would take me forever to put a real list together with all the combinations to try. I have hundreds of flavors, not as many as Hitt (The 600+ Club) or Mel but I am certainly headed in that direction.
Just saw your post. You're welcome. Can you add that post to your blog and maybe the one about sweeteners. Or will that rock the boat too much??? How do you feel about adding a section, at the bottom of your blog, for DIY Tips and Whatnot???
