E-LIQUID MIXING GUIDE
Mixing your own e-liquid couldn’t be any easier, and we are here to show you just how simple it is. When it comes to mixing
your own e-liquid, with Make My Vape there are many benefits such as a much lower cost compared to buying pre-mixed
e-liquid. You can make e-liquid from just 28p per 10ml! Also, you are able to control exactly what you are vaping! We only
use tested pharmaceutical grade ingredients sourced in the UK, EU and USA.
Most of you reading this article will not have mixed an e-liquid before, and it may seem daunting; but have no fear! By the
time you reach the end, you will be a juice master! So, I’ll begin by explaining a bit about how recipes are derived. There
are two ‘bases’ in e-liquids, Propylene Glycol and Vegetable Glycerine. You will have likely heard of them before when
looking for e-liquids.
They both have a main property that affects e-liquid; PG gives more of a throat hit and brings out the flavours, while VG
is thick and creates more cloud. Deciding on your ratio of the two bases is the first thing you should do; followed by the
strength of your flavours and nicotine. For example, I like to use around 15% total flavouring and a nicotine strength of 3mg.
INGREDIENTS
You will need the
following ingredients
to start mixing:
- Propylene Glycol - One of the two main ingredients
of e-liquid, PG is great for bringing out flavours and
provides a throat hit similar to smoking a cigarette.
TOOLS
You will need the following tools to mix your e-liquid:
- Measuring Cup for mixing your ingredients
- 10ml Bottle for storing your e-liquid
- 10ml and 1ml Syringe for measuring precisely
- Gloves - For safely handling nicotine
RECIPE &
CALCULATOR
- Vegetable Glycerine - The other main ingredient of
e-liquid, VG is a viscous liquid which thickens your
mix and creates more cloud.
- Flavour Concentrates - Flavour concentrates are
optional, but most people enjoy having a flavour in
their liquid. These can be combined
or use d by themselves.
- Nicotine - (optional) - For those who want that
nicotine hit, similar to smoking.
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Before you start mixing you will need to have a recipe and
use an e-liquid mixing calculator; this gives you the correct
amounts to add to your e-liquid mix.
You can find the calculator and recipes
on our website at makemyvape.co.uk