Total beginner.

[Darth Omerta]

Ive been thinking about starting making my own juices, i currently vape on the high VG side of the scale with 0-5mg nicotine.

I have been a chef for the last 15 yrs and I'm currently attending school for a degree in physics minoring in chemistry. That said, i have been wondering how easy it would be to make my own flavorings at home. I was considering making 100%VG with 0 nicotine and using fruitty flavors.

 

[suprtrkr]

I DIY, Darth. Mostly I do it because I can make my juice < 5 cents/ml. I do not make my own flavors, I buy them. If you go with Flavor Apprentice-- I buy my flavors there-- and get into the wholesale program, you can buy a 4oz bottle of most of them for $6.50. What price make your own? Perhaps it would mean more to you, being a chef, and it's also true I have simple tastes and aren't interested in chasing down the last tiny flavor highlight. I just want tasty, vapable juice I know is well made. And cheap is also a bargain.

 

[Darth Omerta]

I like the idea of having total control over the flavor. I can buy a bottle of say "black cherry" flavoring but at the end of the day not a single black cherry may have been harmed in the production of that juice. Alot of flavor can be extracted from ingredients in the produce section and if i can take control of that element then even better. That said, I would probably start by purchasing flavorings already made. Does Flavor Apprentice ship to Canada?

 

[suprtrkr]

Have at you. There's all kinds of threads about extractions in this sub-board. I can't help, tho, because I don't do it. FA does accept international orders, but there is a "international shipping" page in their website you should read.

 

[puffon]

Nude Nicotine - Chemically Validated and Artfully Concocted Electronic Cigarette Liquid

Make their own VG based flavorings.
Many are very good.
Good luck!........

 

[Darth Omerta]

Cool thanks! I will definitely begin studying again! Once my flavor extraction reaches a Chefs standard i'll fire a bottle your way

 

[suprtrkr]

Cool thanks! I will definitely begin studying again! Once my flavor extraction reaches a Chefs standard i'll fire a bottle your way

Please! I like spice flavors. My three main juices are Cinnamon, Peppermint and Clove I know Cinnamon can be extracted because somebody told me so in some other thread...

 

[Darth Omerta]

It might sound insane but if i can figure out how to do it right i would love to come out with caramelized onion, roasted red pepper and/or roasted garlic flavorings. Could be interesting.

 

[suprtrkr]

It might sound insane but if i can figure out how to do it right i would love to come out with caramelized onion, roasted red pepper and/or roasted garlic flavorings. Could be interesting.

By themselves? Or as additives to other flavors?

 

[john333]

Single flavor liquids don't usually do so well. Liquids are usually a little complex. Here is an example of a good e-liquid. This was made by Bill's Magic Vapor. He is a member here and has a lot of good information on his Blog:

Peach Cobbler - All Flavor Apprentice concentrates

Juicy Peach 12%
Graham Cracker (clear) 5%
Vanilla Bean Ice Cream 3%
Sweetner 1%
Brown Sugar 2%
Cinnamon Spice 1%

A lot of trial and error goes into making a good eliquid with many test batches. Hope you do well. You certainly have the background. Good luck.

 

[Darth Omerta]

Initially on their own (they all have distinct sweetness to them) but if they could be obtained whats to stop me from making bruschetta juice?

 

[thetrucker]

I have seen a Dill Pickle and a Bacon flavor somewhere---can't remember as it's been a while.

 

[suprtrkr]

Initially on their own (they all have distinct sweetness to them) but if they could be obtained whats to stop me from making bruschetta juice?

I could live with Bruschetta. I like the stuff, simple as it is. Make it happen, Captain

 

[Darth Omerta]

Mmmmmmmmmm bacon flavor....MUST FIND AND MIX WITH EVERYTHING!

 

[retired1]

Not a recipe. Moved to DIY E-Liquid

 

[Darth Omerta]

Not a recipe. Moved to DIY E-Liquid

Thank you and my apologies!