Erm ... where do I start?

[CaptainChaos]

Going to work tonight, I will probably almost definitely order the Alchemists Cupboard Gold Mixing Starter Kit thing, just to get me on the right track, then I'll start to learn what the hell I'm doing before going all out for the "proper" stuff

[Pepperty]

5ml bottles are really handy, sometimes you just want to try one mix with added sweetener or coolada, so you can split a 10ml tester into 3, and have 3 options to try, as is mix/with menthol/with coolada.

So yes, although I don't choose to mix complex combination recipes at 5mls (I feel i'll go blind using 1ml syringes in multiples) I now use them often with 20% concentrate testers, 1ml concentrate/4mls ready base (I mentioned earlier in thread that I sometimes make an unflavoured 40/60 nic base)

So once you get to grips - the world's your oyster!

[CaptainChaos]

Alchemists Cupboard Gold Mixing Starter Kit thing just ordered with Cherry Cola & Lemon/Lime

[cHooBeyDoo]

It really is easy CaptainChaos Happy mixing and don't forget to use a mixing calculator FTW

[Q]

The only thing I'm struggling to get my head around is if to use a PG nic base or a 50/50 PG/VG nic base, the obvious answer is to use a PG base and thin it with cheaper off the shelf VG, but do I then need to thin it further with water?

I'm looking to create a strong flavour mix at around 10mg nic

I've got my concentrates on order and I plan on ordering my nic base tomorrow, what should I get?

[CaptainChaos]

Q sorry - I can't help, mate - I am totally clueless about the mixing stuff at the moment.

The mixing calculator ('ejuice me up' has been recommended) is way beyond rocket science to me

[Q]

Our own one is fairly understandable but doesn't answer my question (or I cant see it)

We're going along the same path together mate, we'll have to share our creations

[CaptainChaos]

You REALLY wouldn't want to taste my "Eau de Bleach" flavours Q mate hahahahahaha

[Q]

Cant be worse than some of the junk I've bought from reputable suppliers

[CaptainChaos]

Well, I ordered Lime & Cherry Cola as my "starter" flavour concentrates, so hopefully they'll be fairly simple instructions to follow.

I can always put more flavour concentrate in it to make that flavour stronger (if that's how it works) lol

[Q]

I've gone even easier, Red Astaire, VampVape, Minty the Toff, Jack the Ripple & Afrodiziac all from t-juice

Probably get some standard flavouring at a later date to make my own recipes

[CaptainChaos]

I will have to rear & re-read the way to do all this stuff so many times before I dare start actually putting stuff in test tubes/syringes/bottles.

[sammy13]

May 25, 2014 23:56:32 GMT Q said:

The only thing I'm struggling to get my head around is if to use a PG nic base or a 50/50 PG/VG nic base, the obvious answer is to use a PG base and thin it with cheaper off the shelf VG, but do I then need to thin it further with water?

I'm looking to create a strong flavour mix at around 10mg nic

I've got my concentrates on order and I plan on ordering my nic base tomorrow, what should I get?

If you are planning on a final mix of  say 70/30 then it makes sense to get pg based.
Regarding thinning the VG, some do some don't.
You can use distilled water or vodka to thin it but many just use it as it is.

[sammy13]

May 26, 2014 0:32:01 GMT CaptainChaos said:

Well, I ordered Lime & Cherry Cola as my "starter" flavour concentrates, so hopefully they'll be fairly simple instructions to follow.

I can always put more flavour concentrate in it to make that flavour stronger (if that's how it works) lol

You will be fine, pick a time when all is calm, and you are unlikely to be disturbed, and take it slowly.

[Perpetua]

May 25, 2014 23:56:32 GMT Q said:

The only thing I'm struggling to get my head around is if to use a PG nic base or a 50/50 PG/VG nic base, the obvious answer is to use a PG base and thin it with cheaper off the shelf VG, but do I then need to thin it further with water?

I'm looking to create a strong flavour mix at around 10mg nic

I've got my concentrates on order and I plan on ordering my nic base tomorrow, what should I get?

If you're not PG sensitive, then order the PG base Q - you won't need to dilute plain VG any further with that.

When you come to use the VG, decant a small amount into a small bowl/cup of some description then draw it up using a syringe, minus the needle. You'll be fine doing that.

May 26, 2014 0:32:01 GMT CaptainChaos said:

Well, I ordered Lime & Cherry Cola as my "starter" flavour concentrates, so hopefully they'll be fairly simple instructions to follow.

They'll be good ' standalone ' practise flavours CaptainChaos, I'd start at a ratio of 15% when you come to use them. Maybe have a little play with the forum calculator while you're waiting for your order:

allaboute-cigarettes.proboards.com/page/calculator

Don't angst about being ultra accurate - a few drops here or there extra/less are unlikely to have any significant effect on your overall end result.