this might not come out the best way but instead of buying my favorite ejuices from big tobacco because you know what's coming next right big tobacco is gonna try and buy the best ejuices. copyright it get it approved then sell it for a ridiculous prices. so instead of that happening can someone please get some great recipes out online because i dont think they can ban individual ingredients right? please please anyone that reads this i am not being mean just trying not to buy from big tobacco again also keep in mind when lorillard (big tobacco company) brought blu ecigs a laughed because i was so far past blu pen style ecigs i thought they can have them i'll never buy them anyway but with this new possible fda rule the blu will be fda approved right?
DIY eliquid requires a little bit of research, some basic safety considerations, and some start up gear.
In a nutshell, this is what you'll need:
Nicotine liquid - can be PG based, VG based, or some ratio of VG/PG. Strength varies from low to 100mg/ml (10% nicotine). Higher strengths require much less in a recipe. This is good, since nicotine liquid and flavorings are the most expensive components. However, nicotine is highly toxic in strong concentrations. Just spilling too much on one's skin can cause serious injury or death. Be careful with it. Percentage of finished product depends on original nicotine liquid strength and desired nicotine level.
Flavorings - I recommend researching some recipes to figure out what flavors you'll need. Capella's flavorings and The Perfumer Apprentice have a steady following and show up in a lot of recipes. Many are good all on their own, without mixing of different flavors, ratios, etc. Along with nicotine liquid, it's more expensive than other components. Have an idea of what flavors you may be interested in creating, and pick up a variety of flavors in small amounts. If you're not sure whether or not you'll use it much, don't get more than 15ml of a flavor. Typically 5-15% of finished product, but that varies.
Propylene Glycol / Vegetable Glycerin - make sure it's USP grade, 99% pure or higher. Generally composes 70-90% of the finished liquid. It's cheap and widely available. PG/VG ratio is pretty subjective. I prefer 80%/20% VG/PG, some prefer 70/30, some like 50/50.
Mixing tools - rubber gloves (because liquid nicotine), a way to measure your ingredients, and something to mix it together in.
Some simply measure the amount of drops - not very accurate, and can lead to inconsistency, but it works. Most use graduated syringes with blunt needles to measure, which is somewhat more accurate, but extra cleanup. Some mix by weight using a precision scale that measures down to 0.01 grams. That's very accurate, involves very little cleanup, but requires a recipe measured by weight and a properly sensitive and calibrated scale.
Containers are available cheap on Amazon or other vendors, in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials.
Getting all this stuff may be a little expensive initially, depending on the quantity you get. 500ml of 100mg/ml nicotine base costs around $40-60, but it's enough to last a very long time. Liquid prices vary a lot, and you may want a wide variety to experiment with. In many cases, the flavorings will be the most expensive portion of a recipe. PG and VG are pretty cheap; a liter or quart (~1000ml) typically costs around $10, and lasts quite a while. Some buy it by the gallon since it isn't too expensive.
However, running costs are extremely low. If you start off with plenty of nicotine liquid, PG and VG, you'll rarely need to get more. flavors are generally around 5-15% of the liquid, so a 15ml bottle can make 100-150ml of finished liquid.
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