E-liquids are the critical
component to keeping the vaping industry booming. While you absolutely can
argue that devices do most of the work, e-liquids provide that tantalizing
curiosity that only purchasing and tasting can conquer. With an absolutely
stunning array of juices from
The Vape Mall, it’s
almost impossible not to indulge and just buy every single one you think is
cool. However, the cost of this indulgence can be pretty steep. Furthermore,
depending on how much you vape, it’s quite possible to go through an entire
bottle of tasty e-juice extremely quickly. If you keep up at the same rate,
then vaping can become very expensive very fast.
One possible solution to this rips
cost inflation is
DIY e-juice
creation. This is something many hardcore vapers have done for a while, but it
is now becoming more popular in the mainstream. It is more likely that this
will become increasingly popular, especially with the upcoming FDA regulations
on new flavor creation. You can think of DIY vape juice like custom craft beers,
but much easier to create with far less of an upfront cost. Though the cost is
less than most other DIY projects, you may want to see if it’s worth it for your
vaping style. If you don’t vape at a high frequency, then simply purchasing
e-liquids you enjoy in bulk might be the best option. If you do vape quite a
bit and tend to burn through your liquids quite fast, then this is a great
option for keeping your hobby’s costs down.
So what exactly do you need for DIY
e-juice? You only need to purchase a few things. First, you must get some
basic ingredients. The three major components of an e-liquid are diluents,
nicotine, and flavoring. Diluents are your vegetable glycerin (VG) or propylene
glycol (PG), which serve as the base for the rest of your liquid. Nicotine is
optional, depending on your preference in vaping. Flavoring gives you those
unique blends that nobody else has. Next, you need tools to mix your flavors
and store them in. If you’re using nicotine in your juices, you’ll definitely
want to work with gloves. Nicotine can be absorbed through the skin, so wearing
protective gear is necessary. Syringes or pipettes let you measure the exact
amounts of each liquid to mix, and bottles or containers help you store your
juices. There are plenty of formulas online that will help you make crude
e-juice mixes, but the fine-tuning is up to you.
Speaking of fine-tuning, this process
is one of the most rewarding parts of DIY e-juice creation. Making a basic mix
is great, and is extremely exciting the first time you do it. However, it’s
that process of getting the flavor perfect, of meshing together unique tastes
and memories into one grand finale that nobody else can make that really makes
DIY e-liquids a magical experience.
Another key benefit of DIY e-liquid
mixing is cost reduction. Commercial e-liquids generally come in small bottles.
Sometimes you can buy larger bottles, but these never come in bulk. If you
create your own juices, you can buy the ingredients in bulk. VG and PG come in
large quantities, and take a very long time to expire. Though the up-front cost
is higher, the savings over time will blow your mind.
On the other hand, that up-front cost
may not be worth it to you. Take the time to sit down and figure out how much
you’re spending per month or even per week on vaping, and see if the savings of
DIY creation would be worth it. Figuring this out will be difficult, as time
spent can also be a factor. Creating e-liquids is somewhat like making meals –
it’s far less time consuming to go for take-out, but that’s going to be more
expensive.
Like many other parts of life, DIY
e-liquid creation has to be considered under a balance of many factors. There
are pros, such as cost reduction for heavy vapers and unique flavor creation.
There are also cons, such as time spent and large up-front costs. Regardless of
what you choose, make sure that your decision is a wise one. Take the time to
figure out what works best for you and don’t look back.
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