Just received the gold mixing starter kit from Alchemists Cupboard I have 100ml of 72mg in VG along with 100ml of PG, 100ml of VG plus some flavour concentrates from cappella - Green Apple, Raspberry,Blueberry and cool mint. I am looking forward to getting into the world of mixing and no doubt will have some questions. The first being that I want to vape at 60/40 PG/VG say for example, as the nic is in VG does the calculator take this into account when producing the final calculation? I have the android app btw. I just want to make sure I am doing things right. Another silly question - is there a recommended order in which to mix ingredients or does it really matter, ie, should I mix flavour with PG/VG first, allow to steep and then add to nic? As I said I want to get things right. Sorry if these are silly questions.
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i know a lot dont add the nic at all when testing home made juices as the nic is the most expensive bit...i always do though cos i want it to all steep together 
i never mix in a certain order and cant see it making a difference...
but dont foget to allow the ratio to account for the nic as you have it suspended in vg
i never mix in a certain order and cant see it making a difference...
but dont foget to allow the ratio to account for the nic as you have it suspended in vg
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Yay! and welcome to the world of mixing!
Start off with single flavours first. This way you can find the right % for your taste.
The POTV Ejuice Calc on Android, does let you choose your nic base as being VG or PG and does take it into account
As I mix by eye now and don't measure (since it's just for me and the OH anyways) I mix everything at once.
Just remember, you can always add to nic base, but you can't take away so start small. Around 15% for Capella and at least 3-5 days minimum steep with 7 days being about "perfect"
Start off with single flavours first. This way you can find the right % for your taste.
The POTV Ejuice Calc on Android, does let you choose your nic base as being VG or PG and does take it into account
As I mix by eye now and don't measure (since it's just for me and the OH anyways) I mix everything at once.
Just remember, you can always add to nic base, but you can't take away so start small. Around 15% for Capella and at least 3-5 days minimum steep with 7 days being about "perfect"
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A good selection of flavours there As long as you dont go silly with the % flavour you should have some nice vapable results.
Is definitely a good idea to make some smaller amounts first but the good thing about diy is you can alter it after the fact.
Is definitely a good idea to make some smaller amounts first but the good thing about diy is you can alter it after the fact.
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Welcome to mixing. The POTV calc is the best I have used.
I always mix new flavours without Nic as stated above.. flavours change VERY slightly with nic added... but not enough to waste your nic on testing... I also found 5ml starting amount.. anything lest gave me wierd results, 5ml seems my ideal testing amount.
Also, buy a dripper for testing... as filling a tank and emptying to test another flavour is a pain in the ass.
I always mix new flavours without Nic as stated above.. flavours change VERY slightly with nic added... but not enough to waste your nic on testing... I also found 5ml starting amount.. anything lest gave me wierd results, 5ml seems my ideal testing amount.
Also, buy a dripper for testing... as filling a tank and emptying to test another flavour is a pain in the ass.
Well I took the plunge.....started small just 5ml batches til I get used to it all. Made single flavours of each at 15%. The cool mint tastes of cloves or like the mouthwash you get at the dentists initially, so that's currently steeping ( 2 days now). Blueberry juice and Apple are also steeping and will give them a blast later tonite. raspberry at 15% has gone lol, found it really nice, kinda creamy bit like a mouthful of the jam in jammy dodgers, it might be worth trying to make it more tart. So tonight I thought I would get a bit more adventurous and mixed up a 5ml batch of Raspberry 10% + Blueberry 7% + Apple 4%, and have to say initially its delicious, the apple although in a smaller amount really kicks in on the exhale whilst you get the raspberry with the perfume of blueberry. I am going to mix another batch and let this steep in the hope the less prominent blueberry shines through more.....but first impressions......loverly!!! I have also knocked up other small mixes of each flavour and added small amounts of the mint, to see if the clovey tastes better with the fruit. I have ordered more flavours now too...Bavarian crème, Key lime, French vanilla, Spearmint and Peppermint......can see me really getting into this......love it.
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