The Do It Yourself phenomenon continues to grow in popularity over time. A social trend, the "do-it-yourself" movement attracts more and more consumers, particularly in the vaping sector. Do you feel like consuming your own electronic cigarette liquid? Whether for taste or economic reasons? Find all our tips to help you get there!
I. Personalizing your vaping experience: one advantage among many
DIY represents an alternative approach to traditional vaping, as it involves crafting your own e-liquid, dosed exactly as you wish. That said, making your own electronic cigarette liquid requires following a few steps and paying particular attention to the task you are undertaking. The idea is ultimately to adapt the e-liquid to your desires, with the hope of personalizing your vaping experience as much as possible — and not only that…
1 - More economical consumption
Indeed, getting started with Do It Yourself by making your own electronic cigarette liquid not only allows you to meet your needs exactly, but also to adopt a more economical consumption approach. While vaping already helps to reduce your budget, your wallet benefits even more when the e-cigarette is equipped with liquids made by yourself. For example, the price of an e-liquid base in a container of approximately 100 milliliters, accompanied by a flavor, is the same price as a bottle of e-liquid of 10 milliliters already pre-made.
2 - An ecological trend
DIY is not only more affordable financially, but it also proves to be ecological. Let us remember that traditional cigarettes do not offer the possibility of enjoying as many flavors and versatility as electronic cigarettes. But the butts of classic cigarettes, which are non-recyclable, are also extremely polluting, in addition to being harmful to health. The electronic cigarette, on the other hand, is reusable, which limits its negative impact in terms of ecology and eco-responsibility. Furthermore, the components it is made of are recyclable once they are returned to a specialist store when they no longer serve the consumer. Moreover, by opting for Do It Yourself e-liquids, you opt for customizable solutions available in various versions, without increasing the number of bottles used.
3 - A reinvented experience
If you decide to create the composition of your next e-liquid yourself, you will only be prouder, and moreover, the liquid will prove far more exceptional and flavorful than a liquid traditionally found on the shelves of vape specialty stores. Thanks to DIY, you treat yourself not only to a quality e-liquid, but also and above all to a personalized and intense e-liquid!
4 - An activity open to everyone
While the Do It Yourself trend in terms of e-liquid for electronic cigarettes was for a long time reserved for experienced and highly seasoned vapers, today, making your own e-cigarette liquid is open to everyone. At this point, everything is properly and sufficiently explained to be accessible in every household, except in the hands of children and young people in general, of course. Much like a recipe found in the culinary world, the composition of an e-liquid is crafted from different ingredients to be assembled by following certain steps and, above all, in the required quantities.
5 - Unlimited personalization
This is one of the great advantages of DIY e-liquids: the customization and the number of choices available to the vaper! The ranges of flavors as well as bases offered to consumers today make it possible to imagine many different combinations.
II. How to choose the composition of your e-liquid?
1 - DIY e-liquid: the final composition
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First of all, to choose your e-liquid wisely it is necessary to understand what an e-liquid is made of. In each of the formulas you create, you will find:
A base
Also known as "neutral base" or "nicotine base", the base can, as its names suggest, be composed of nicotine or not, depending on tastes and needs. However, it remains absolutely essential in the composition of an e-liquid as it represents approximately 80, or even 90% of the final solution. The base is, by nature, neutral and therefore imparts no taste. It is this base (and its PG/VG ratio) that will determine the sensation, the "hit", felt in the throat. Depending on the balance of the ratios in this base, the chosen flavor will also be influenced, as well as the texture and intensity of the vapor.
A concentrate
The concentrate is nothing other than the flavor that will give your vape its taste. Mint, strawberry, bourbon vanilla… There is something for every palate! Flavor concentrate categories are generally divided into five different sections, namely the "drinks", "menthol", "classic", "gourmet" and "fruity" categories.
A booster
The booster allows you to add a certain nicotine level to your e-liquid. The nicotine booster is added directly to the base, before then being mixed with the flavor concentrate. The difference with the neutral base? Practically none, since the nicotine booster is nothing other than a neutral base solution to which a nicotine solution has been added.
An additive
Not mandatory, the additive can be added to the preparation in cases where certain flavor concentrates may need to be somewhat enhanced, in particular. Furthermore, the additive also makes it possible to sweeten the final solution or to add a certain "freshness" to the product.
2 - The base
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Several factors need to be taken into consideration to create the perfect base for your e-liquid.
The importance of the PG/VG ratio
When you need to choose a base for your DIY e-liquid for your electronic cigarette, the question of the PG/VG ratio will inevitably arise in order to define what type of vaping experience you want. To better understand, it is worth knowing that PG indicates the Propylene Glycol ratio, and VG the Vegetable Glycerin ratio. The combination of both solutions makes it possible to adjust the hit — that is, the sensation felt in the throat when inhaling vapor — and the desired amount of vapor. For example, with a base containing a significantly higher PG ratio (80%) than the VG ratio (20%), the vaper will enjoy an experience with very light vapor and a very strong throat hit.
The DIY blend and ready-to-use solutions
You can perfectly opt for DIY blends and even bottles at maximum concentration, i.e. 100%, with no mixing.
That said, it is worth knowing that 100% Propylene Glycol (PG) provides a base that intensely restores flavors and offers a properly pronounced hit, without going to excess. On the other hand, the vapor produced will only be generated in low volume and quantity. Furthermore, an excessively concentrated PG ratio can cause leakage issues and other faults on certain types of atomizers. Vaping at 100% mg of PG risks dehydration due to the concentration of the product. So remember to drink plenty of water!
On the side of 100% Vegetable Glycerin bottles, we are dealing with a base with a high volume of vapor, which certainly attracts cloud-chasing enthusiasts. In return, flavors are somewhat altered and the throat sensation (the hit) is restricted and not very pronounced. The downside of 100% VG is that it tends to clog electronic cigarette coils due to its natural viscosity. Also, when pure and heated above 150 degrees, vegetable glycerin could produce acrolein, which is a toxic substance with carcinogenic risks.
Furthermore, beginners can also opt for pre-defined blends that are ready to use straight away, such as for example 80/20 (the PG ratio is always listed before the VG ratio), or 50/50.
3 - Nicotine
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The right nicotine level
The nicotine level you choose will depend directly on your consumption habits. This is while bearing in mind that it is generally considered that:
0 mg corresponds to someone not dependent on the effects of nicotine
6 mg corresponds to a vaper with a low dependence on the effects of nicotine
12 mg corresponds to a vaper with a moderate dependence on the effects of nicotine
16 to 18 mg corresponds to a vaper with a high dependence on the effects of nicotine
The DIY nicotine base
To go along with your flavor concentrate, you can make your own nicotine base in DIY. To do this, you will need to use the online calculators again and enter:
The desired final base quantity.
The desired nicotine level.
With this data, you will be able to obtain the nicotine booster rate in milligrams to use, as well as the neutral base rate. You will then need to pour the nicotine booster into an empty bottle, to which you will mix the correctly dosed base, before shaking everything together!
III. How to make your own e-liquid?
1 - Do It Yourself: a simple principle open to everyone
The principle of Do It Yourself is extremely simple to understand and remember — to create a perfect DIY e-liquid, you will need to follow the same steps each time:
Choose the PG/VG ratio and the nicotine concentration of your base
Add a few drops of the flavor concentrate of your choice
Wait approximately 48 hours for the flavors to be released
Vape with genuinely enhanced pleasure!
2 - Online calculators
The DIY Calculator helps you measure solutions and make the best e-liquid possible, while respecting the doses recommended by manufacturers. To do so, the online calculator will ask you to enter:
The brand and type of concentrate desired.
The quantity of e-liquid wanted.
The PG/VG ratio you wish to use.
The nicotine level of your choice (ranging from 0 mg/ml to 16 mg/ml).
Using this data, the calculator will then indicate — based on calculations previously established by the manufacturers of the listed brands — the quantity (in milliliters) of base, and the quantity of nicotine booster (in milliliters) to mix in order to obtain the final base. The calculator will then give you the quantity (always in milliliters) of the final base and the quantity of flavor (in ml) to combine, as well as the maturation time required before enjoying your e-liquid. To better understand, let's take a more concrete example:
I choose the brand "Milkshake Man" and the concentrate "Banana Milkshake Man" in 30 milliliters.
I want to obtain an e-liquid in 100 milliliters.
I opt for a PG/VG ratio of 40/60 (meaning the PG ratio will be 40% and the VG ratio 60%).
I set my nicotine level at 6 mg/ml.
The calculator then tells me that, to obtain my final base, I need to mix:
54.2 ml of base at 40/60 at 0 mg
23.3 ml of nicotine booster at 40/60 and at 20 mg
This then gives me a final base of 77.5 ml at 40/60 and at 6 mg of nicotine to mix with 22.5 ml of the flavor I previously selected. The maturation time of the solution is estimated at approximately 15 to 20 days before first use.
3 - Accessories
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A very important element not to overlook: accessories. Indeed, if you do not equip yourself with the necessary materials to make your e-liquid in Do It Yourself style, you are unlikely to achieve any result whatsoever. So, to carry out your experiment successfully, you will automatically need:
Empty bottles: to store your e-liquid
Protective gear: to perform the blending safely
Syringes: to measure and combine the solutions
4 - Precautions you need to take
Indeed, do not forget that nicotine and other chemical solutions are products that must be handled with great care and while wearing gloves and protective goggles.
Please note:
Bottles containing nicotine-based solutions must be stored away from all light and in a locked place to avoid any danger to children
Flavors must always be mixed with a base — never consume them on their own
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