Tips for DIY

[GoodDog]

I agree with lilith, order with the PG base. If I remember correctly PG has a longer shelf life, but I could be wrong. I add about 20% VG and get tons of vapor and the viscosity I like best for atty life. You can also add a couple of drops of vape Magic if you want even more vapor.

I made some batches last night and this morning they are way too strong - at about 20% flavoring. I know better than to make it that strong before it has time to sit for a few days... but?? It's easy to fix by adding more base.

 

[redgirl]

Just wanted to let you all know, in case you haven't heard of the site, that Perfumer's Apprentice has some good flavors for cheap, and you can order in large quantities. They have ethyl maltol, tobacco absolute and a tobacco blend created by scubabatdan of e-juice calculator fame, and sweetener, too:

Perfumers Apprentice - Professional Flavors for DIY

And they take suggestions from us for flavors we'd like and offer free samples of flavors, if you ask, with orders. They also want feedback on the samples.

 

[Jules22871]

Just wanted to let you all know, in case you haven't heard of the site, that Perfumer's Apprentice has some good flavors for cheap, and you can order in large quantities. They have ethyl maltol, tobacco absolute and a tobacco blend created by scubabatdan of e-juice calculator fame, and sweetener, too:

Perfumers Apprentice - Professional Flavors for DIY

And they take suggestions from us for flavors we'd like and offer free samples of flavors, if you ask, with orders. They also want feedback on the samples.

Perfumers Apprentice has awesome flavorings that are really strong. A little goes a loooooooong way!

 

[GoodDog]

I like Perfumer's Apprentice too... love their Blueberry!

I wish I could have taken a picture of me today in my kitchen/lab. LOL Goggles, gloves, apron, tons of towels (just in case), cleared counter, animals outside... hehehe All I did was transfer 60mg liquid to smaller amber, glass bottles and make it 20mg strength. It was from a 500 ml bottle so I didn't want to take any chances since I can be clumsy. Better safe than sorry, I figure, when dealing with nicotine.

Well, if there's a ban I have enough liquid for us all. hehe Now I have to get my recipes perfected and I'll offer some in the PIF if that's okay to do?

If anyone has something they love please share the recipe even if it's approximations.

 

[Jules22871]

I like Perfumer's Apprentice too... love their Blueberry!

I wish I could have taken a picture of me today in my kitchen/lab. LOL Goggles, gloves, apron, tons of towels (just in case), cleared counter, animals outside... hehehe All I did was transfer 60mg liquid to smaller amber, glass bottles and make it 20mg strength. It was from a 500 ml bottle so I didn't want to take any chances since I can be clumsy. Better safe than sorry, I figure, when dealing with nicotine.

Well, if there's a ban I have enough liquid for us all. hehe Now I have to get my recipes perfected and I'll offer some in the PIF if that's okay to do?

If anyone has something they love please share the recipe even if it's approximations.

Just put up a recipe section! Thanks for the idea!

 

[GoodDog]

I've been playing around with LorAnn Flavorings the last couple of days and one thing I notice is that it is much sweeter than TA, PA or Capella.

 

[Jules22871]

I've been playing around with LorAnn Flavorings the last couple of days and one thing I notice is that it is much sweeter than TA, PA or Capella.

I've noticed that too. I used to think LorAnns was strong until I got some from PA. Those will knock your socks off!

 

[GoodDog]

When I first got my PA order the smell was so strong in my house it gave me a headache. Either I've adjusted or they've had more time to air out. hehe

The only flavors I didn't care for much were the chocolates but I'm going to use PureVapor's advise and add a few things to see if it helps. Capella's Double Chocolate is good but it needs Marshmallow or it turns chalky tasting to me. I'm obsessed at finding the perfect milk chocolate!! hehe Maybe adding a little malt like someone else mentioned?

 

[Jules22871]

When I first got my PA order the smell was so strong in my house it gave me a headache. Either I've adjusted or they've had more time to air out. hehe

The only flavors I didn't care for much were the chocolates but I'm going to use PureVapor's advise and add a few things to see if it helps. Capella's Double Chocolate is good but it needs Marshmallow or it turns chalky tasting to me. I'm obsessed at finding the perfect milk chocolate!! hehe Maybe adding a little malt like someone else mentioned?

Yeah, I was the same way when I first got my order. My son could smell it all the way upstairs. I had to put it up for awhile before i could do anything with it.

 

[MissVapor]

Perfumers Apprentice has awesome flavorings that are really strong. A little goes a loooooooong way!

Thanks! I was able to find several flavors that didn't have PG or VG in them, so they will be great to mix with my PEG...

 

[Gunjji]

If you mouse over anything that is underlined with dots, it will show you the definition.

WOW.. I never knew that... YAY for leannebug... teaching Gunjji new things!!

 

[GoodDog]

Watch out for the "bug" she can teach you some things you may not "need" to know!

 

[Gunjji]

Watch out for the "bug" she can teach you some things you may not "need" to know!

ROFLMAO...



I just ordered flavorings from 3 different places.. Gonna tinker some more!!

Also, is there a USA re-seller for FlavourArt? Only one I seen was in Italy with their currency

 

[Sherrick]

Liberty Flights in the US, but their selection is somewhat limited. Also, Happy Vapor in Canada. (I know, Canada isn't the US, but it's at least closer than Italy...)

 

[VRubin]

Liberty Flights in the US, but their selection is somewhat limited. Also, Happy Vapor in Canada. (I know, Canada isn't the US, but it's at least closer than Italy...)

Congrats on your win.. I don't remember where I saw it or what you won lol but CONGRATS! Vaporbomb maybe?

 

[GoodDog]

ROFLMAO...



I just ordered flavorings from 3 different places.. Gonna tinker some more!!

Also, is there a USA re-seller for FlavourArt? Only one I seen was in Italy with their currency

I buy mine from Happy Vapor. They're also in Canada but he gets it to me as fast as if he were in the US and he's a great guy... very helpful!

Note to self: Read entire post and absorb what you read before posting. Helps to not look like an idiot.

 

[Sherrick]

Thank you VRubin! I did win some juice from VaporBomb.

I don't know the first thing about creating a custom mix (one of the reasons I'm reading this thread), so when they asked what I wanted, I had only a very vague idea. We sent some emails back and forth, then when I was perusing the VaporBomb site today, a chat window opened up. Harry from VaporBomb spent probably 30 minutes chatting with me, figuring out what flavors I wanted and how I wanted it put together in terms of PG/VG and nicotine. He was so great about helping me out and making sure I understood what would and wouldn't work well together. I can't wait to get the juice I won and try it out. They are great people there, and I hope to do a lot of business with them in the future.

 

[Gunjji]

WOW... Happy Vapor has a huge selection of flavoring!!! Thanks guys

 

[UntamedRose]

Just got some splendex in the mail...(was stalking the mail lady today)

Totally "fixed" my strawberry lemonade!

 

[UntamedRose]

For those who havn't seen it... http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/diy-e-liquid/81110-11-syringes-4-cents-act-now.html

IDK how he got .04 out of it...I got 1.43 including shipping...still an amazing deal.