This is my first DIY order. Am I forgetting anything?

[Redbird11]

So I am getting ready for my first order for DIY. I just wanted to do a basic order to get started. This order will be from Liquid Barn and includes the following:

Scale Kit (Includes LB 501 and 5 60ML Mixing Bottles)
500 ML of 12mg Nic Base
500 ML of PG
3 bottles of 16.5 flavoring

I wanted my first order to just be the pre-mixed base to get the hang of mixing. Next month I plan on buying some 100mg Nic and storing it in glass bottles in the freezer, but not for the initial order. Plus I plan on shopping on Bull City for a larger selection of flavors as well next month.

My main concern wondering if I am forgetting anything I need as far as lab equipment goes. I wasn't sure if I needed syringes or anything for this order since I will be mixing by weight. I figured before I pressed the clicky button to confirm I should ask the fine folks on this forum.

 

[smacuser]

I'd say go for the highest mg nic anyway. Maybe get some small funnels and a couple of those plastic pipettes, just in case.

I'd also get a couple of those 4 oz. squeeze bottles for your pg and vg.

 

[JCinFLA]

I don't see any VG in your order. It doesn't say what base your 12mg/mL nicotine is in...100% PG, 100% VG, or a mixture of both.

ETA: Also, if your 500mL bottle IS an unflavored base at 12mg/mL...why order an additional 50mL "Shortfill" of the same base for another $5.99?

What I thought a Shortfill was usually...was a mix of the plain VG, the plain PG, and the flavorings that would make a complete, finished eliquid...once the buyer adds their nic base to it. The LB Shortfill isn't that though.

 

[madstabber]

When you get more into the whole mixing hobby I’d just suggest some 10ml bottles for single flavor tasters. You can mix a small bottle of a flavoring you are interested in to get an idea of its taste. Then when you have a few flavorings you want to try together you can use your small 10ml bottles to try multi-flavor recipes without making a large amount and thus wasting a large amount if you don’t like it. I use this place for bottles, they have a nice selection and good pricing.
Glass Bottle Outlet - The Widest Selection of Glass Bottles

Best of luck and happy mixing!!

 

[Redbird11]

I don't see any VG in your order. It doesn't say what base your 12mg/mL nicotine is in...100% PG, 100% VG, or a mixture of both.

ETA: Also, if your 500mL bottle IS an unflavored base at 12mg/mL...why order an additional 50mL "Shortfill" of the same base for another $5.99?

What I thought a Shortfill was usually...was a mix of the plain VG, the plain PG, and the flavorings that would make a complete, finished eliquid...once the buyer adds their nic base to it. The LB Shortfill isn't that though.

The base is 20pg/80vg. And no, the shortfill doesn't have any flavorings, it's just a smaller version of the 500ml PG/VG/Nic base. I ordered the extra PG in order in case I want to lower the nic level of the juice.

 

[Redbird11]

I'd say go for the highest mg nic anyway. Maybe get some small funnels and a couple of those plastic pipettes, just in case.

I'd also get a couple of those 4 oz. squeeze bottles for your pg and vg.

My next order will be the high level nic. But getting some funnels and pipettes make sense. Thanks.

 

[smacuser]

My next order will be the high level nic. But getting some funnels and pipettes make sense. Thanks.

Make sure to get the smallest funnels to fit in your bottles. I might have burned myself at BCF and got the bigger ones .

 

[Redbird11]

Make sure to get the smallest funnels to fit in your bottles. I might have burned myself at BCF and got the bigger ones .

Looks like Liquid Barn doesn't sell funnels or pipettes, so I will grab some of those when I make my order at Bull City later. Is there a funnel size you would recommend?

 

[smacuser]

Looks like Liquid Barn doesn't sell funnels or pipettes, so I will grab some of those when I make my order at Bull City later. Is there a funnel size you would recommend?

Well, crap. Nobody sells them anymore. I recommend 30-35mm for 10-30ml bottles, but MFS, BCF and River Supply quit carrying them. Found them here, though (I use both styles). I've bought from this site before, a lot of folks here like their private flavors. They also have pipettes.

 

[JCinFLA]

Looks like Liquid Barn doesn't sell funnels or pipettes, so I will grab some of those when I make my order at Bull City later.

I have a bunch of pipettes. So, I'll put a few "freebies" in your package with your Zenith that I'm mailing tomorrow. About funnels...if you have a steady hand, it's not hard to pour from even bottles with larger openings...into the small openings of regular eliquid bottles. I do it all the time from my large mouth 125mL bottles that I make my DIY in...to the regular eliquid bottles with the small opening. No spills yet, just a drip or 2, in the last almost 6 years of DIY now.

 

[Redbird11]

Well, crap. Nobody sells them anymore. I recommend 30-35mm for 10-30ml bottles, but MFS, BCF and River Supply quit carrying them. Found them here, though (I use both styles). I've bought from this site before, a lot of folks here like their private flavors. They also have pipettes.

Thanks for the info. I had never never heard of that site before. They have some a pretty good selection of products.

 

[Redbird11]

I have a bunch of pipettes. So, I'll put a few "freebies" in your package with your Zenith that I'm mailing tomorrow.

Hey thanks!

 

[Redbird11]

BTW, does anyone have any info on Liquid Barn flavors? I wouldn't mind grabbing 1 more with my order. The only ones I saw that a lot of good reviews on were the Vanilla Ice Cream and Blue Raspberry.

 

[JCinFLA]

I had never never heard of that site before. They have some a pretty good selection of products.

I love OneStopDIYShop! It's owned and run by a really nice couple. He used to be a Chef, so he's the 1 who formulates and creates their One Shot flavorings called "One Stop Flavors" and "One Stop Blends". I've tried about 13-14 of them so far, and have 8-9 that are definite favorites. All you do is add a % of any 1 of them to your own PG, VG, and nic base...give it a shake and you're done!

They also have an on-going coupon code: ECF or JFK and it'll save you a minimum of 12% off of your order of things that aren't on Clearance already. At special holiday times the discount can run 15% - 20% or more off!

 

[Redbird11]

I love OneStopDIYShop! It's owned and run by a really nice couple. He used to be a Chef, so he's the 1 who formulates and creates their One Shot flavorings called "One Stop Flavors" and "One Stop Blends". I've tried about 13-14 of them so far, and have 8-9 that are definite favorites. All you do is add a % of any 1 of them to your own PG, VG, and nic base...give it a shake and you're done!

They also have an on-going coupon code: ECF or JFK and it'll save you a minimum of 12% off of your order of things that aren't on Clearance already. At special holiday times the discount can run 15% - 20% or more off!

I looked around the site and noticed that they had some pretty good looking mixes. The Blue Note one caught my eye right off the bat. I have been looking for a decent blueberry based vape for years now.

 

[smacuser]

Yeah, the Lotta Latte might be up your alley. The Blue Raspberry Slush is pretty popular.

 

[zoiDman]

This is my first DIY order. Am I forgetting anything?

Where's the Sweetener?

 

[Redbird11]

This is my first DIY order. Am I forgetting anything?

Where's the Sweetener?

I have some Stevia in the kitchen cupboard. That'll work just fine, right?

 

[zoiDman]

I have some Stevia in the kitchen cupboard. That'll work just fine, right?

Is it 100% Stevia with No Additives or Bulking Agents?

I'm Lucky, in that I Dis-Like the taste of Stevia. So I don't have to worry about it being 100% or Not.

 

[smacuser]

I bought some PureVia once, now it sits behind the Sweet n'Low by the coffee maker .