texassmokes
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texassmokes reacted to Jeffb in Diy-How To Basics
Here's some cuban flavoring http://www.ecigexpress.com/flavoring-tobacco-flavor-c-16_24/cuban-supreme-tobacco-p-308
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texassmokes reacted to bignick163 in Diy-How To Basics
does anyone know how I would go about making a cigar flavor?
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texassmokes reacted to Breaktru in Diy-How To Basics
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texassmokes reacted to Sheff in Diy-How To Basics
I've been trying to figure out which FA or Loranne's flavors are mixed at 5%, 10%, 15%, etc. Any suggestions?
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texassmokes reacted to AimeeG in Diy-How To Basics
A mixing calculator is helpful. Here's one. Here's another. And one more. The last one is useful on a iPod Touch or iPhone only. I'm sure there is an Android version of something similar. Good luck and happy mixing and vaping!
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texassmokes reacted to Nanna in Diy-How To Basics
So here is a question. (I can't believe I'm jumping into the DIY mix - blame Nana for this one.) In my head I can figure out how to mix the flavorings, and then aadd that at, say, 30% to my nic base.
Is there a general "base" recipe if I usually vape a 70/30 mix at like 24 mg? Actually I want to go down in nic but a general idea would help.
If I had that, then I could add the flavoring, figuring in that that would dilute the nic further. Right?
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texassmokes reacted to bahamasboy in Diy-How To Basics
Thanks MaryAnn. I've got that on my list! I haven't done much mixing lately....haven't had the time, plus bought the full sampler from VT! Have to vape that down before I splurge again Hope to see you soon! B!
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texassmokes reacted to MaryAnn in Diy-How To Basics
I know this is a pretty late response, but how is your juice going? I would add something to your kit--sweetener. I personally am a huge fan of Perfumer's Apprentice/Flavor Apprentice sweetener, which, if I remember correctly, is sucralose.
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
LOL--sounds like you will be having fun. You have a good set up to get started. The Wiltons vanilla extract work great.
can't wait to hear how your creations turn out !!!
I love being able to change flavors to suit my taste.
Just be extremely careful with the 48mg/ml--getting it on your skin can cause you to feel sick--wash immediately or wear gloves. small spills can be lethal to animals and make small children very, very ill.
Merry Mad Mixing !!!!
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texassmokes reacted to bahamasboy in Diy-How To Basics
Kitsune, I think you may have created a mixing monster!! With all the talk, great advice, recipe calculators, and where to go for larger quantities of Nic Juice at a good price (Thanks Brian-another forum on this board, the weekend after thanksgiving will be one of trial and error.
After scouring all the stores around here for Lorann's, bottles, etc etc.. I resorted to two hours of online hunting and shopping!
Let me know if I've left anything out of my "basket"
-Nic Juice 48mg, 125 ML
-20 10ml bottles
-5 Lorann flavors - none with oil- I like sweet so (Grape, coconut, crem de menth, rootbeer, chocolate)- Hoping for "Mounds" flavor with the chocolate and coconut (oh and wiltons clear vanalla extract- water, alcohol, artificial flavors)- they had that at Michael's- is it okay to use??
-177 ML Humco VG
I've vaped so much today through all of this that I'm on my 3rd ego battery!!
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texassmokes reacted to bahamasboy in Diy-How To Basics
GREAT INFO Kitsune! I was given some menthol crystals, how can/do those factor in to the mix???
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texassmokes reacted to DAYVAPE in Diy-How To Basics
You do! Any juice will do... honestly.
Like she said... it doesn't make it "menthol juice"... just adds a perfect little kick. Trust the QUEEN.
EDIT: I thought you meant you didn't have a juice to add any to. My bad.
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texassmokes reacted to snubber in Diy-How To Basics
Now everyone can see why I've been calling you the "Queen" of mixing. Our resident "mixologist".
This is great information Kitsune a really great post.
Anyone who is interested in mixing will do wonders if they just pay attention.
I for one am grateful to you for your help and information. A big +1
Keep up the good work.
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texassmokes reacted to nana in Diy-How To Basics
Fantastic Kitsune!!!
I only wish I had something worthwhile to add to this.
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
LOL--I can't say anything--I do the same thing !!!
I ruined a few mixes that way.... more is better right....
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
I promise you won't end up with menthol liquid. The trick is only a couple drops. I usually add about 3-4 drops/5ml. I was never a menthol smoker and never even really cared for menthol--still don't really. A 5 ml bottle of flavourart menthol has lasted me almost a year.
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
I had wanted to put something together sooner--but I am very, very good at procrastination. I love being able to share DIY. I'm looking forward to seeing some new recipes.......
DayVape--I always forget about cinnamon. Just added some to an apple pie mix I made--just the perfect touch. Thanks.
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texassmokes reacted to Uma in Diy-How To Basics
Wow wow wow~!! Thanks so much for this!! My kit's came with diy instructions consisting of: use X amount of X to achieve X... say what? lol Your help is very very much appreciated! Thanks!! -
texassmokes reacted to DAYVAPE in Diy-How To Basics
"With the menthol--using just 1-2 drops/3ml will give a nice cool throat hit without tasting like menthol."
I cannot stress this tip enough!! I literally do this with every single juice I mix up... or for another option, I will add it to pre-mixed e-juice that I have already bought from a supplier that's just sitting in my stash of "ok" juices. (this will often times make them great to vape!) AND, to kick all of this up a notch... I will often times use cinnamon concentrate in the same exact fashion! Great tips Kits!!
+1 !!
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
Thank you !!!
If you see anything that needs to be clarified, changed or added please speak up......
I find DIY fun and would love input from others, success or failures, tips and tricks.
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texassmokes reacted to Shihzam in Diy-How To Basics
The Queen of DIY has spoken!...Good info there Kitsune, I gave it a +1.
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
Hopefully Last but not least......
Supplies:
1.Empty dropper bottles- 3ml, 5ml, 10ml sizes are great for mixing.
2. Pipette or syringe with blunt needle. Personally, I prefer using a syringe for mixing--More accurate.
3. paper towel or rag for handling any spills or messes
4. Labels are good for identifying your new mixes. If using paper labels I have found that applying scotch tape over the
label keeps the label legible.
5. mixing calculator helps with acheiving the correct nicotine strength. There are other calculators out there, but I
like Todd Muellers: http://www.todmuller.com/ejuice/ejuice.php . I usually put my flavor at 30 - 40%. I like lots of
flavor.
Mixing -can be simple (combining premixed liquids to create a new flavor) or more complicated, mixing from scratch. Or
somewhere in between.
1. Always start your mixing or experimentation with small amounts. Its much easier to throw out a small amount of liquid
if it turns out bad. The 3ml bottles are great for experimenting.
2. Its a good idea to keep track of what and how much you have added to your mix--just in case you want to make more.
**It is easy enough to mix 2 or more premixed liquids together to get a new flavor. This is easiest if you are using the
same nicotine strength.
i.e.- Tobacco 18mg/Watermelon 18mg/menthol 18mg/pina colada 18mg. The amounts would depend on taste.
Start with 5 drops of each in a 3ml bottle, shake and vape--can adjust the flavor as you want by adding more of one of
the flavors.
with the menthol--using just 1-2 drops/3ml will give a nice cool throat hit without tasting like menthol.
** Can use PG/VG or both to cut a higher strength liquid. i.e.- 24mg premixed liquid 1ml can be mixed with 1ml PG or VG
to make 12mg/ml liquid. If cutting a premixed flavor, keep in mind, it will also decrease the flavor. If you don’t want
the flavor loss you can cut with 0 nicotine strength in the same or a different flavor. You can also use flavorings to
boost the flavor. use the calculator to determine how much PG/VG to use to achieve the desired strength. Just put 0 in
the water and flavor boxes.
** Adding Flavoring to premixed liquids
This is actually one of the easiest forms of mixing and is a great place to start the DIY journey. We all have flavors
we don’t really care for, but by adding flavoring you can create a flavor you like.
Keep in mind--when adding flavoring it will dilute the nicotine strength of the premixed liquid. one way around this is
to get some unflavored higher nicotine liquid- i.e. 36mg that can be added to your mix to keep the nicotine strength at
your desired level.
My preferred nicotine level is 12mg/ml--so I will use that dose for mixing examples.
i.e.-- cappuccino 36mg/ml, 1.7ml + FlavourArt apple pie flavoring 1.5ml + VG 1.8ml for a total of 5ml 12mg/ml.
This is where the calculator comes in handy. Just put in the numbers, hit enter and the calculations are done for you.
This is where having a syringe is helpful.
However if you are using drops, I have found that 30 drops of PG = 1ml and 20 drops of VG = 1ml.
You can use more than one flavoring: cappuccino 1.7ml + apple pie flavoring 1ml + Vanilla 1ml + VG 1.3 ml = 5ml 12mg/ml
Don’t be afraid to mix more than one flavor. When cooking, most dishes require more than one flavor to get the right
taste.
** mixing from scratch
You will need PG and/or VG
Unflavored Nicotine liquid ( I usually use 36mg/ml)
Flavorings of choice
i.e. Easy
Watermelon 12mg/ml
3 ml PG or VG
1 ml Lorann Watermelon flavoring
2 drops Menthol flavoring (Flavourart)
2 ml 36mg/ml Unflavored liquid
i.e. using multiple flavors:
Apple Pie (6ml) 18mg/ml
3 ml 36/mg unflavored
1 ml FlavourArt(FA) Apple Pie
6 drops (Flavourart) Irish Cream
2 drops (FA) perique black (tobacco)
3 drops (FA) menthol
.5ml PG
.5ml VG
3 drops hazelnut
6 drops vanilla
** Misc Notes
Tobacco Flavorings are very, very strong--a little goes a very long way. A couple drops to 5ml will give a nice
background flavor. If using more, add a drop or 2 at a time to taste.
Lorann flavorings are very concentrated. You would use less Lorann than you would with other flavorings.
Avoid flavorings with oils or sugars--both can damage your atomizer.
If you find your mix needs to be sweeter there are a couple of options:
1. Loranns cotton candy or Marshmallow flavorings are great for adding sweetness.
2. DIY flavor shack carrys Eythol Malto which is a sweetener.
3. I actually prefer the Lorann--overall sweeter tasting.
4. I add a few drops of Menthol to all my mixes-adds a cool throat hit and enhances the flavor. Just a little does not
taste like menthol. If you like menthol, just add more.
5. always start mixing with small amounts and keep track of what and how much.
6. For taste testing--dripping works best.
Mixing is a lot of trial and error in the beginning.
Add flavoring a little at a time until you find the balance you like will help keep waste to a minimum.
I am hoping others will be able to add their tips and ideas. the above is just my own opinion and my own experience.
If all or part of this is confusing please let me know-writing documents is not my strong suit !!!!
Merry Mixing
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texassmokes reacted to kitsune in Diy-How To Basics
FlavourArt: Food Flavoring. Very wide selection of flavorings. Not as concentrated as Lorann, but has a wider variety of flavoring and less artificial coloring. Variety of Tobacco flavorings.
Freedomsmokeusa and liberty flights both carry a very good selection of FlavourArt flavorings.
Freedomsmokeusa
:Liberty-Flights
Decadent Vapors/Totally Wicked: The Decadent vapor line is produced in the UK.
Decadent Vapors
There are other products and suppliers out there. These are just the ones I use most often and am familiar with.
Schilling and Mccormick flavorings will also work--they are just not as concentrated.