How to make your flavored vape liquid?

More and more vaping enthusiasts are discovering the joys of DIY, which has become a growing segment of the vaping industry.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced smoker, there are many benefits to making DIY juice at home.

By producing your own juice, you not only fulfill the desire for individual flavors, but you can also effectively reduce costs.

Don't worry, homemade juice is not as complicated as you think.

All you need is a recipe, some basic equipment and four basic ingredients to start your DIY adventure.

Once you get started, you can experiment to your heart's content, tweaking recipes and mixing flavors.

We provide you with the tools, knowledge and steps you need to start making delicious juices.

Safety Precautions When Making Vape Juice at Home

Protective clothing and goggles are recommended, especially when handling nicotine.

Only use accessories intended for mixing liquids for e-cigarettes.

Having the necessary DIY vaping supplies on hand will help you avoid shortcuts that can compromise the production of safe e-liquids.

You need to make sure that the ingredients you plan to use are suitable for vaping.

Only food grade ingredients should be used and all types of oils should be avoided.

Proper storage of homemade e-liquids and ingredients is essential.

Storing in a cool, dark place without direct sunlight should extend the possible expiration date.

Step 1: Preparation

The following equipment is required to produce liquid for e-cigarettes:

1. Bottles

You will need bottles for mixing and storing your juice. Using a soft plastic bottle makes it much easier to handle.

2. Adhesive labels

It is advisable to label your plastic or glass e-liquid bottles. Use adhesive labels to clearly explain contents and production dates.

3. Injections

If you are measuring the ingredients of your e-liquid by volume, it is helpful to use a selection of 10 to 30 ml syringes.

14-gauge needles are great for working with thicker concentrations of base fluids.

4. Scales

If you want to measure your ingredients by weight, invest in an electronic scale for accurate results.

5. Gloves

Gloves are invaluable when doing DIY work as they protect your skin from spilled liquids.

Nicotine can be absorbed through the skin, so always protect your hands.

6. Kitchen roll

When working with large quantities of liquid, always have some kitchen rolls on hand.

It's great for mopping up spills, wiping down dull drip needles, cleaning bottle caps, and generally keeping your vape kit dry during your experiments.

7. Base fluid

The base liquid of your vape juice is a mixture of vegetable glycerin (VG) and propylene glycol (PG).

The ratio used will determine the type of vaping experience you will have.

Homemade vape juice with a high VG ratio provides a smoother throat hit and strong cloud production.

The liquid becomes thicker and is more suitable for sub-ohm systems and DTL vaping.

A high PG content results in less vapor production. However, the throat hit and flavor are stronger.

These e-liquids are more suitable for pod kits and low-wattage starter kits.

Investing in a good supply of VG and PG base mix when making homemade e-liquid will ensure you always have the essential components on hand. Note: These bottles only contain VG OR PG, so you will need to buy one of each bottle.

8. Nicotine

Nicotine is an optional ingredient in e-liquids.

UK regulations limit the nicotine content for ready-made e-liquids to 20 mg per ml.

When you make your own product, you have more freedom in deciding how much nicotine you want to add.

However, keep in mind that 20 mg is already quite a high amount, so make sure you don't consume more nicotine than your body can handle!

To get the nicotine level you want, you can either buy a nicotine e-liquid base or a nicotine-free base liquid and then add nicotine shots to achieve the strength you prefer.

Freebase nicotine nicotine shots typically deliver a stronger hit of nicotine.

Nic-Salt shots are a great option for people looking for a smoother vaping experience.

9. Aroma concentrate

You have the nicotine and the VG/PG to carry it, now we need to think about the flavor.

Flavor concentrates are of course sold for a variety of reasons, most of which are not for home vaping, so it's best to get yours from a reputable e-cigarette retailer.

There are an incredible number of flavor concentrates available and many of them can be mixed, combined and blended to create the desired vape juice flavors.

Just use your common sense; blueberries and cherries probably go well together.

Pipe tobacco and raspberry? Errr…

With the equipment and ingredients listed above, you can now start making your vape juice.

Step 2: E-Juice calculator

How much vape liquid do you want to make today?

How strong should it be in terms of nicotine?

Are you hoping for a thin PG or a thicker VG liquid?

The first thing you should do is open a vape juice calculator.

Many of them are available both for download and browser-based.

They have fields for all kinds of information. Simply enter details like the amount you want, nicotine strength, VG/PG ratio, etc.

Using all these numbers, you will immediately know exactly how much of each liquid you need.

Step 3: Basic mixture

Here we lay the foundation for what could be the next big vape juice.

Time to put on the gloves!

Based on the results of your calculations, use appropriately sized syringes to withdraw the amounts of PG and VG you want to add to the cup you will use for your mix.

Remember to thoroughly rinse each syringe after use to avoid deposits or future contamination.

Step 4: Measuring the vapor liquid

After you have made your base liquid, you need to add the flavoring.

Use a vape calculator to determine how much flavor you need to add.

Vape juice with 5% flavor is relatively subtle.

20% is about the right strength before it becomes too sweet or too strong.

Step 5: Labeling

Label your blends with the following: VG/PG ratio, nicotine content, flavor percentage, and date of manufacture.

Do this immediately.

You would be surprised how many beginners fail to do this and are then at a loss when they find a perfect mix but cannot replicate it.

Save your recipes in a notebook or spreadsheet.

Step 6: Soak

This often confuses newcomers to the world of homemade e-liquids.

Most homemade e-liquids that contain more than one concentrate need some time for the flavors to mix and develop.

This will vary with each mix, but you will often find that layered dessert or cream mixes need up to four weeks to reach their best, while simple fruit recipes may not need to steep at all.

Most recipes include a recommended brewing time.

There are various methods designed to speed up the draw process, but these are the subject of controversial discussions in the DIY e-liquid community.

Step 7: Testing

Once your e-juice has drawn, it's time to test it.

It is best to use a high-quality dripper or rebuildable atomizer instead of a tank.

This will give you a better idea of ​​the taste of your juice, avoid wasting coils on failed experiments, and allow you to quickly try different juices.

Keep in mind that resistance and temperature can have a big impact on flavor. Liquid that tastes great at 80 watts on a 0.3 ohm RDA vaporizer will likely taste completely different in a 1.8 ohm tank at 15 watts.

Step 8: Storage

Sunlight, heat and oxygen can damage the e-liquid. Therefore, store your homemade liquid in a cool, dark place.

And make sure they are out of reach of pets and children.

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When you learn how to make e-cigarette liquid, you have the freedom to try different flavors and strengths.

It can be a lot of fun and is a great way to customize your vaping experience to your preferences.

However, for your own safety and to ensure a successful mix, you must always follow safety precautions when making your e-liquid.