Here it is, The rough outline for the New Beginner's Guide. The empty spaces are to add future segments and suggestions that I gather here. If you see something that you would like to write about, let me know.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zV44WXQuIywFMOitw4TZvj4yaBz90Z4M5z8M3TtVVQM/edit?usp=sharing
I would like to see a topic addressing people who want to vape oils, essential oils, home extractions, and other things that may be riskier than commercial flavor concentrates. Including why (potential health issues etc.) these things are dangerous/worse than the methods we recommend here.
Edit: I volunteer to write something up, but I need to know a timeframe for submission and a scope (how in depth do we need to get?).
>I want the topics to be complete, but succinct. I don't want someone to get burned out reading just one topic.
##Why to DIY
It's cheaper. That link is a cost analysis by /u/enyawreklaw. He did a wonderful job breaking down the math and showing why DIY is superior in the cost department. If you're the type that would rather shop at Sam's Club than Wal-Mart, then DIY is for you.
It's fully customize-able. That's a post by our Beginner Ambassador, /u/Vurve. He has done a couple Modest Mondays on making custom juices, but I feel this one was the best to showcase that even established recipes can be tweaked to be more personal.
It's Fun. It's a great way to connect with other people, and it's a hobby that is always evolving. It's also a great way to get to know some of reddit's biggest juice makers. Gremlin, Vapor Trails NW, and Centerfold Vape have all released either discontinued or current e-juice recipes here.
##Supplies
As far as supplies go, there are two major colleges of how to mix. One is by weight, and the other is by volume. Both require mostly the same supplies, with a few specialty items.
######Mixing by Weight Seen by most users here as the superior method, mixing by uses utilizes a scale that reads down to .01g, empty bottles, flavoring with dropper caps, PG, VG, nicotine, and occasionally disposable pipettes.
>This is the level of writing, with maybe a bit more depth.
As in depth as you want, and I'd like to get this completed sometime around Halloween, since we all have jobs and not everyone has time to commit. Do you think the extraction/oils section should go under safety, perhaps?
Well, the Safety part is a sub under Nicotine on the outline, so I guess that would be up to you or the editors, but I kind of think it's a stand alone topic. Maybe a more generalized Safety heading is in order?
Just to start us on the right track, at the bottom of the doc, could you put an approved/sample of an area that has been vetted by you and the editor (idi0-t <- probably wrong but you get the gist) so we can see the 'style' and level of detail you're imagining. Tanks.
Sure thing, I'll throw my notepad segment up and an article I already received when I get home
I just checked the Google doc, and it still looks the same. Who's working on what? I think either singularly, or a small team of two could take it offline, work on it, then submit privately to you and/or the editor(s). I'm just trying to flesh out the process. I see one person in a another posting is working on an area.
Not that many will pay attention to it, but so basic sub etiquette should probably go in there too.
Already addressed that. Read the top of the outline ;P
I'd like to see tips on how to achieve recipes that are smooth at high temperatures.
I've been looking for a list of flavorings that contain linalool as I've read it was one of the culprit of harshness.
So far smoothness has been my biggest struggle and I'm not even going for "good taste", I just want to be able to cloud the place without hurting my throat.
edit: note that I'm one of those who can't tolerate most premium juices except a few exceptions which of course won't share they recipes.
I've already sort of started so I can work on searching out some simple 2-3 ingredient recipes. I'll find maybe 15 or so and put it to the sub for a vote and to get reviews, then cull it to about 5-10? I don't want to be solely responsible for a bunch of new mixers mixing shitty stuff ;-)
While this guide is probably targeted to take a vaper from zero to Wayne, the rewards of first timer quick, easy and inexpensive success should be shown to be possible.
A new mixer might start by making extremely simple e-liquids.
- They could mix up one of Waynes concentrates (the best value in DIY vaping) using only a couple of syringes and a bottle.
- Perhaps they really liked a single flavor mix like Bananas Foster. A syringle is the only equipment needed. They could get a 30 ml TFA Bananas Foster concentrate and a bottle of 500 ml 3mg/ml nic base. If they removed 30ml from the bottle of base, they could add the entire bottle of flavor concentrate. The resultant mix would be a 6% flavor and 2.8 mg.ml nic. Simple and quite affordable.
This is looking good, man. I know you probably have it all covered, but are you adding a section like "Frequently Asked Questions" or a list of questions that have already been asked, in the guide on how to use subreddit?
To you and everyone contributing, thanks for all the hard work!