Weekly Questions/Discussion Thread - Week of November 05, 2018

submitted almost 7 years ago by ApexifiedSuckling from the teats of Daenerys Targaryen

Welcome, Everyone.

This is your thread to chat about anything remotely DIY-related that might not fit into one or our other Weekly/Monthly threads or that you’re just not comfortable posting to the front page. If you’re a New Mixer check out the DIY Beginners Guide and the links below then feel free to ask about anything you’re still not clear on.

Current Weekly/Monthly threads (Archive of all weekly threads):

Weekly ‘Suggest a Recipe for my Flavors’ Thread - You picked a bunch of flavors that either sounded good or were in recipes that looked good but now you want more ideas for what to do with them? Ask here and get suggestions.
Weekly ‘What are you Vaping?’ Thread - Talk about the latest recipes you’ve mixed up whether they’re yours or someone else’s.
Flavor of The Week - Every week the community gathers to discuss one flavor category and share recipes, notes, ideas, advice, pairings and more. After that the Noted crew (/u/ID10-T, /u/mlNikon & /u/CheebaSteeba) try as many flavors in that category as they can and discuss their impressions, opinions and notes.
Throwback Thursday - The newest weekly thread/project to revamp and improve the resources in our sidebar with feedback from the community.
FAQ Friday - Where I (and a few other contributors) tackle one Frequently Asked Question as comprehensively as possible.
Monthly Recipe Thread - Share your recipes here with or without development notes.
Monthly Clone Request Thread - Want a recipe or idea for how to mix your favorite commercial juice? This is the place to ask. Check out FAQ Friday: Clone Requests for some ideas on how best to ask and get closer to accomplishing your remix.
Monthly Clone Challenge - A community driven effort to tackle one clone request at a time.

Highlights from last week:

► We all go conned by The Lozenge Man

► /u/mageorwedgee got the jump on me and made an unofficial Halloween Sales Thread

► /u/tonyrockatansky asked “What else should I be making?” i.e. what other DIY hobbies are you into?

► /u/Leilani_H dropped another Flavor Review with some excellent formatting and a second bonus review in the comments.

► /u/ID10-T posted FOTW a day early but ironically went with a pun about it being ChocoLATE.

► /u/isuamadog Issued a Community Appeal because he is the official subreddit idea man, inspiring the change he wants to see.

► /u/kindground released BLU3 a blue raspberry recipe made up almost entirely of unexpected flavors.

► and finally, shoutout to /u/juice_junkie for posting 3 flavors reviews last week for Molinberry Raspberry Revolution Soda Berry, Honey Berry, and Spicy White

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Comments

3 points

by DispassionatePuffalmost 7 years ago

I don't see much of it here, but I'd like to see more "stash porn". I think, more than anything, I'm looking for clever storage setups because my own stash is an unmanagable mess.

9 points

by sadistic_tendenciesalmost 7 years ago

Don't be ashamed to be in the "clusterfuck in a cardboard box club".

3 points

by DispassionatePuffalmost 7 years ago

A cardboard box would be an improvement. "Pile on my desk under my headphones" is more accurate. :)

6 points

by Apexifiedalmost 7 years agoSuckling from the teats of Daenerys Targaryen

Here's a bunch of setups I collected for FAQ Friday: Organizing your flavors. A somewhat thinly veiled excuse to show off my own mixing station (again) ;)

3 points

by deleis1985almost 7 years ago

Hubba hubba that gallery of setup pics 😍

2 points

by DispassionatePuffalmost 7 years ago

</thread>

I somehow missed that there was an (awesome) FAQ post about the subject. Thanks for putting that together.

5 points

by EdibleMalfunctionalmost 7 years agoMixologist

https://imgur.com/a/dGyeZuy

6 points

by DispassionatePuffalmost 7 years ago

I said "stash porn", not porn 'stash! :)

1 points

by imguralbumbotalmost 7 years ago

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5 points

by ironfairyalmost 7 years ago

Here's my setup. Nail polish racks for the flavors, Ikea shelves for bottles, and lots of closet space.

2 points

by DispassionatePuffalmost 7 years ago

Thanks.

I think that last picture in the album inspired me. I considered shelving. I considered the nail polish racks. I didn't consider the nail polish racks on shelves.

Forest... trees.

2 points

by ironfairyalmost 7 years ago

Cool, glad it helped!

4 points

by eyemakepizzaalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

I recently whipped this up . Fairly quick and easy. Each flavor house has its own shelf (some that I don’t have a lot of share one). I did this because I ran out of room in my previous cabinet. I may need to move on to something else because I’m basically out of room here...

2 points

by DispassionatePuffalmost 7 years ago

Now that's what I'm talking about! Thanks for sharing.

2 points

by eyemakepizzaalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

Looking at the FAQ Apex shared just made me feel so inadequate hahaha

1 points

by imguralbumbotalmost 7 years ago

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3 points

by thelateoctoberalmost 7 years ago

I used these until I got a desk and some racks for flavors. They are awesome.

1 points

by dontpanic4242almost 7 years ago

I have a very similar box for flavors. Actually filled the first one up and have been using other storage solutions for the rest buy my collection is slowly growing into me probably ordering another one of those boxes. They work very well for keeping things organized with the dividers/removable trays.

2 points

by thelateoctoberalmost 7 years ago

Agreed. I had them separated into brand then fruit or tobacco or other. I use modular ornament boxes for storing test batches of concentrates and recipes.

3 points

by FlCaspralmost 7 years ago

http://imgur.com/a/3QVVhTc Heres my stash porn. Ive been using black Elmers project tri fold boards and hot glue to make shelving. I found a waterproof card game mat to put underneath everything and repel any spills. Dont mind all the single flavor testing madness going on... :)

1 points

by imguralbumbotalmost 7 years ago

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3 points

by BlintzBallsalmost 7 years ago

Just got my sample of salts from nude nicotine

https://i.imgur.com/OngpI8Z.jpg

Nice, that's nice.

3 points

by Apexifiedalmost 7 years agoSuckling from the teats of Daenerys Targaryen

That’s ridiculous.

3 points

by EdibleMalfunctionalmost 7 years ago

I see multiple issues here. Sorry friend

2 points

by therapy420almost 7 years ago

Has anyone tried CAP Powerful Sour yet?

1 points

by horrendalmost 7 years agoOne of "The Damned"

There's this thread but still waiting for OP to report his findings

u/Vapouround-ned - any update?

2 points

by horrendalmost 7 years agoOne of "The Damned"

My order from Inawera finally arrived today. Brigade mixed up to steep for the 10 days or as long as I can be bothered before trying.

I've mixed up black for pipe solo @ 3% - Any recommendations on how long to wait? I'll probably try in the morning anyway but still.

3 points

by ChemicalBurnVictimalmost 7 years agoresident tobacco expert

My method usually goes something like:

Try it fresh, try it after a night, try it after 3 days, try it at a week, try it at 2-3 weeks.

Black for Pipe I like pretty fresh, but for that first single flavor mix you’ll probably want to see what it’s like after different intervals.

1 points

by PewOperatorAFalmost 7 years ago

Where can I start to find the definitions of these products.. IE: CAP, TP ect...

3 points

by sadistic_tendenciesalmost 7 years ago

Over there >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

2 points

by PewOperatorAFalmost 7 years ago

You know, I looked and didn't see it until r/apexified linked it.
Thank You.

3 points

by Apexifiedalmost 7 years agoSuckling from the teats of Daenerys Targaryen

http://www.reddit.com/r/DIY_eJuice/wiki/abbreviations

1 points

by Sartzyyalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

Is not being able to taste certain flavours a thing? I don’t think I can taste strawberry, the only two I’ve tried by mixing myself are CAP Sweet strawberry and TPA Strawberry ripe, but even in commercial juices I never taste strawberry.

Not sure what to do or think here!

3 points

by EdibleMalfunctionalmost 7 years agoMixologist

Yes. There are Strawberry non-tasters. I wouldn't say it's common, but it's a known thing.

There's also the dreaded, Vanilla Ice Cream pepper tasters

1 points

by Sartzyyalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

Do you know of any ways to get around it? Kinda sucks lol

2 points

by deleis1985almost 7 years ago

I found this on ELR. Haven't tried it (I am not a strawberry non-taster) but might be worth giving a whirl?

1 points

by mixman0galmost 7 years agoProud Sidebar Reader!

I thought it was just me for a long time, but I've met a few people that can't taste cookie. DIY/retail juice it doesn't matter. After some discussion I can sum it up as: Smell it just fine, during and after the vape, but do not taste it. It's so weird. I hydrate and have good oral hygiene so that's not it XD

2 points

by coop34almost 7 years ago

INW Shisha Strawberry is the one that most of us taste-challenged folks fall back on. It is along the lines of a strawberry syrup. 2-3% is plenty strong.

2 points

by Sartzyyalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

Sweet I’ll order this, appreciate the tip!

1 points

by juthincalmost 7 years agoमैंगो कस्टर्ड

You lucky SOB

1 points

by Sartzyyalmost 7 years agoFrugivore

I don’t understand your hatred for them, easily a top 5 fruit! it’s gutting to me that I can’t taste it in ejuice

1 points

by juthincalmost 7 years agoमैंगो कस्टर्ड

Strawberries are so bad, they don't deserve to be a fruit. They're a vegetable in reality. Just like peaches. Or anything that tastes like those shitty things.

1 points

by isiordia95almost 7 years ago

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do with FA White Peach? I'd love a juice that tastes mostly of peach but don't quite know how to achieve it.

5 points

by EdibleMalfunctionalmost 7 years agoMixologist

Make Summer Drink

u/eyemakepizza

3 points

by horizonismalmost 7 years ago"I Bet I Could Clone That"

Whatever Forever by u/matthewkocanda is the best use of FA White Peach I’ve come across. Very peach forward. Every other recipe I’ve tried ripped my throat to shreds. The other components in that recipe really tame things down.

1 points

by matthewkocandaalmost 7 years agoGrilled Stick

Yo I forgot about this recipe. It really was a surprise with how nice it turned out. That JF Honey Peach is a banger for toning down the razorblades of FA White Peach. Glad you enjoy it <3

0 points

by juthincalmost 7 years agoमैंगो कस्टर्ड

Hazardous waste disposal site.

1 points

by dontpanic4242almost 7 years ago

I'm working on a strawberry with powdered sugar recipe. Pretty good as is and using OOO Powdered sugar for the coating. The powdered sugar taste is there but not so much the texture. I know texture is tricky to get in a vape. Is there anything that does a good job at helping to bring the powdered sugar texture out?

Someone had suggested TFA Sweet & Tart but I'd have to order that one. Wondering if there is something I can accent with, maybe something that would dry it out slightly would help but I'm not totally sure.

This is the recipe in question

3 points

by deleis1985almost 7 years ago

Did you try it with FA Meringue? I find it can make a sugar coating (~1%), just not sure it's the "powdered" you're looking for

1 points

by dontpanic4242almost 7 years ago

I have not tried with the meringue. I'll try adding a touch of that when I get home as it does help with the mouth feel. The OOO Powdered Sugar is doing a good job with the sweetness so I don't want to go too heavy without getting a good balance.

1 points

by Ulachagialmost 7 years ago

Does speed steeping (hot water bath, whatever method you have tried) work?

7 points

by EdibleMalfunctionalmost 7 years ago

There's no such thing as speed steeping

0 points

by ironfairyalmost 7 years ago

Disclaimer: I've never speed steeped.

From lurking, it'll stabilize juice quickly which is useful for commercial juice sellers but as a drawback it destroys a lot of flavor in the process.

1 points

by fnbtralmost 7 years ago

I got some tfa flavors I want to test solo first. The flavors are: Bubblegum, Pomegranate, Peach (Juicy), Watermelon, Strawberry (Ripe), Dragonfruit, Grape Juice, Western, RY4 Double and Menthol.

I want to avoid having to re-wick too much, any tips? I assume I should leave the tobaccos and menthol for last. But will I be able to test all the others on the same cotton+coil?

3 points

by FlCaspralmost 7 years ago

sometimes when I single flavor test, Ill use a single coil and use shorter lengths of wick, that way im not wasting a bunch. Also, you can always "rinse" your cotton with a little pg/vg (whichever you prefer)

If I were to test those in order, I would go Bubblegum, watermelon, peach, strawberry, dragonfruit, grape juice, change wick, ry4 double, western, menthol.

1 points

by fnbtralmost 7 years ago

tyvm

2 points

by deleis1985almost 7 years ago

As a second to the other comment, I vape through with pure vg between flavors when I'm too lazy to rewick

-4 points

by elusivegamer1almost 7 years ago

Would it be possible to buy 100mg nicotine at a 50/50 base then just add a flavour for a 100mg e juice or should I just bring it down to 50mg? because my friend told me if I just do the 100mg nicotine at a 50/50 base and not add any more vg or pg and just add a flavour to it that it will have a really bad taste to it. I was wondering if any of u had made a 100mg juice before and how u did it. and yes I know 100mg is really high I just wanna do it as a joke with some friends.

12 points

by horrendalmost 7 years agoOne of "The Damned"

Nothing says haha like trying to poison some friends

7 points

by BurningPlaydohalmost 7 years ago

>I just wanna do it as a joke with some friends.

Just don't.

7 points

by EdibleMalfunctionalmost 7 years ago

This sub is no place for a child