With the discovery of electronic cigarettes, these devices, which have been in our lives for the last 10 years, offer individuals a healthier lifestyle. All harmful and carcinogenic substances found in cigarettes are not present in e-liquids. If we examine the contents of e-liquids, they consist of nbase (VG, PG, and nicotine) and flavoring. The good thing about using e-cigarettes is that you don't burn tobacco, as in cigarettes. Your e-liquid simply heats up and vaporizes. So, with an e-cigarette, you release vapor, not smoke.
One of the features that make electronic cigarettes enjoyable is the chance to experience hundreds of different flavors and e-liquids. Whether you use ready-made e-liquids or make your own e-liquid, you have thousands of different options in both cases. In this article, we will provide some basic information for vapers who want to make their own e-liquid at home.
Advantages of Making E-liquid at Home
- First, e-liquid and e-cigarette use are much cheaper than regular cigarettes. Despite rising cigarette prices, this does not apply to electronic cigarettes and e-liquids. Both ready-made e-liquids and DIY e-liquids are much cheaper.
- If you want to make your own e-liquid, you can determine the characteristics of the nbase you will use.
- You can determine the PG and VG ratios of your nbase yourself. For example, you can choose 3mg 90VG 10PG nbase, or if you think 70VG 30PG is more suitable for your palate, you can choose different VG/PG ratios.
- You can determine the nicotine strength of your e-liquid yourself. In premium e-liquids, nicotine levels are generally fixed, with 3mg and 6mg options. However, with your own DIY e-liquid, you can set your desired nicotine strength.
What is E-liquid Content? What are E-liquid Components?
Of course, knowing the components in the e-liquid you use and consume will make you a more conscious user. First, if you're making your own e-liquid, you'll need to purchase nbase and flavoring. Nbase is the raw material for both ready-made and DIY e-liquids. Nbase contains VG (vegetable glycerin), PG (propylene glycol), and liquid nicotine. In terms of content, no harmful or carcinogenic substances found in cigarettes are present. Flavorings are food-grade and do not pose any danger to the body. Additionally, e-liquids offer nicotine options. However, you can also choose your own nicotine level. Options increase from 0mg, 3mg, 6mg, to 12mg. Therefore, individuals can personalize their e-liquids.
How Can You Make Your Own DIY E-liquid?
When making your own e-liquid, first determine your desired VG/PG and nicotine ratios and purchase your nbase. You can buy your nbase in any size you prefer. However, I recommend having at least one 100ml empty spare bottle. Then, choose your favorite flavors and purchase the e-liquid flavoring according to your taste. Additionally, we recommend using gloves, a stirrer, and a syringe or Pasteur pipette for a sterile environment.
Especially when choosing a flavor, make sure to pick tastes that match your palate and are also flavors you enjoy in daily life. Also, since your nbase contains nicotine, you should avoid touching it with bare hands. Another important point is that it's beneficial to see exactly how many milliliters you're adding by using a Pasteur pipette or syringe. This way, you'll have made your very own DIY e-liquid. If you have a stirrer for your e-liquid's steeping process, stir it for five minutes daily. If you don't have a stirrer, shake the e-liquid yourself for about five minutes daily while it's steeping. This will ensure your DIY e-liquid mixes with the aroma much faster and more effectively, resulting in delicious e-liquids.
E-liquid Recipes and Flavor Ratios
First of all, if you have decided to make your own electronic cigarette e-liquid, you need to know a few terms. There are many e-liquid recipes available online. You can find many DIY e-liquid recipes on both Turkish e-cigarette marketplaces and foreign e-cigarette websites. If you are looking for different and delicious e-cigarette e-liquid recipes, the term you should specifically use is "DIY" which means "Do It Yourself". This term means "make it yourself." So, if you see the word DIY when you search, it means you're looking at a DIY e-liquid or e-liquid recipe article. Also, if you are looking at e-liquid recipes on foreign sites, you will often see the word "e-juice". This word is synonymous with e-liquid or liquid.
Another great feature of DIY e-liquids is the availability of clone flavors. Clone flavors are replicas of the flavors found in premium e-liquids. For example, the Milk Man flavor is a clone of One Hit Wonder's Milk Man e-liquid. The recommended dosage range for this flavor is 10% - 15%. For instance, if you're making Milk Man e-liquid at home, adding 7.5ml of flavor to 50ml of nbase will make your e-cigarette e-liquid delicious. When adding your flavor, make sure you're using the correct proportion with a syringe or pipette. Additionally, your e-liquid needs to steep for 1 to 2 weeks. If you don't have a stirrer, shake your electronic cigarette e-liquid for just five minutes a day. This will ensure the flavor and nbase mix and steep much more effectively. Also, when storing your e-liquid, be sure to keep it at room temperature and away from direct sunlight, otherwise you won't get the desired performance from your e-liquid.
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