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A lot of those "high ratings" are posted by the mixers themselves, no one else. Taste is always subjective, I've made juices that I really liked, but others weren't overly impressed. And I've also made stuff that I didn't care for much at all that a few others loved. In all honesty, I think I've made maybe two recipes from ELR that didn't need severe tweaking or just washed down the sink. So no, it's not you. They probably just weren't very good.
Not long. Like couple months. When you are new you just think if it is highly rated it must be good. But lesson learned.. I am sticking with recipes on here.. I have wasted too much flavors and bases for those " high rated" craps
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As you go along, you will learn what flavors are good at what strengths and will be able to better spot the "questionable" percentages used in other recipes. I see them on many sites, recipes that require something like 8% FlavourArt forest fruit or 10% Inawera mango, or some other stupid high percentage of a flavor I've used and know quite well - and I know it's way too much for said flavor. Cut a lot of those in half or more and you might have a good mix. I'm also leery of any recipe that uses an overall flavor percentage of 20% and above. We know from experience that good flavor can be attained using much less.
I have learned these after wasting lots of supplies
Par for the course, my man. Don't feel bad, I've dumped tons down the drain or gave away (some people can stand stuff I can't lol). Still worth it to get those "ooh la la nice" flavors that come from trial and error. Lots of error.
Stay away from root beer and licorice if you plan on reusing bottles, btw *nod nod*
Yeah I know I got 2 or 3 nice recipes that I really liked but I have dumped lots too. Oh well getting better slowly..
I don't even have those flavors I hate both of them so I didn't even bother order them. Funny thing is I like eating Cantaloupe, honeydew and Melon etc.. But in vaping I can't stand them don't know why.. I have ordered bunch of them but couldn't find a Melon family recipe that I like..
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Also not bashing ELR but it has changed recently, I have seen recipes get posted recently then a flood of votes come in and end up giving something a high ranking and some of those I fear are just friends pushing up ratings. This is not always the case - but some are, some even have reviewing with people commenting on this same thing... @Nameste also check out https://alltheflavors.com/
I know the feeling. I don't know what you have tried, but if you haven't tried FLV Wild Melon I strongly suggest you do.
https://www.bullcityflavors.com/wild-melon-flv/ (for example)
Just add 2.8% of the flavor to your normal PG/VG/Nic. (if used) base, shake & wait 2 (or more ) days and enjoy.
I don't have that but I will get it if I can find it in Canada
I've found some great recipes on ATF, but it takes some digging.
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Just mix whatever percentage you want to try of your flavor in a small bottle of your base (pg, vg, nic). 5ml, 10ml, 20ml, doesn't matter. I try mine in a RDA, it's much easier to rewick in between flavors.
Thanks. I guess rewicking is a must between flavors. And I think you need to go through a bit of tester for to get rid of new wick taste right?
When I started DIY I decided I wasn't going to try and recreate or follow recipes but rather make my own that way they taste exactly like I made them although I have used a part of a few recipes to get a base line for my own. But I use flavorings no one else uses and could actually give two shits less what people think is great flavorings. I feel it isn't so much what you are using it is how you use it.
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I know we all have our own methods....
But one thing I have done.. especially if I have mixed up a number of testers and put off testing them... I use half wicks or wicks that just barely come out of the coil... sample a flavor then vape on some juice I have mixed up with no flavor for a while... then move on to the other flavors. This is not the primary way but something I do to rush through some samples of flavors. And you will be dripping very frequent.
I have also used larger claptons and tested with no wicks-use caution on this and you can only get one or two drags, then drip more juice on-its not as accurate but for me it works in a pinch or super hurry.
I mostly just try to mix up 10mls and I just vape on them for a while in my RDA.
No matter how you do it - I would say its more important to make notes and lots of them and save them, I was using websites for this but I just ended up making an excel file.
Like @Teresa P I use cotton bacon, I feel I have tried every type of cotton even started with organic cotton balls... for some reason I kept going back to the cotton bacon-now its just a staple (have three packs in my rebuild tool box not even open, I just buy them as I order other items)...
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This^^^
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This too^^^
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Very true. But the gems are amazing.....
I'm fine and my fear of getting ransomware from this site has reduced...a little. (Especially when I use my public library's computers.
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Yeah I've seen some absurd recipes on ELR to be honest, some calling for FA flavorings at like 10%. Madness!
I only use ELR to see what people are using percentage wise for certain flavors and to get some minor references for a recipe I want to try and start.
Honestly here at VU is your best bet! Check out @HeadInClouds , his recipes are top notch and puts an ungodly amount of effort into the craft!
I only use ELR to see what people are using percentage wise for certain flavors and to get some minor references for a recipe I want to try and start.
Honestly here at VU is your best bet! Check out @HeadInClouds , his recipes are top notch and puts an ungodly amount of effort into the craft!
DIY-ejuice.com in BC has Flavorah.
Great thanks
Yes I know
my 2 tanks always filled up with his recipes Just because of his recipes I am making new order with lots of FA flavors
It's never ending isn't it? You place an order and think you got everything you needed only to find out you missed a few. DOH!Yes I know
Just because of his recipes I am making new order with lots of FA flavors
I know!!! That's nuts! I started with 30 flavors couple months ago and now I have around 150 and another 30 on its way..
Here's one thing I've learned about myself. Many times I'll try something and not like it at first. But if I vape it for awhile I'll start to enjoy it. This goes beyond cotton break-in time, it's more like 5-10ml time. Usually flavors I'll know quickly within a couple of mils, but recipes take much longer and part of it is experimenting with modes, temps, and wattage. Also, some flavors just don't taste good on their own, but they can take on different attributes when mixed with other flavors. It is time consuming.
If you’re asking about @RonJS recommendation it was FLV=Flavorah Wild Melon @2.8%
Nope I have already flv wild Melon in shopping basket
Asking which Watermelon tastes like Watermelon more
flv or FA? I will add that to cart.. Cart is growing so fast lol
Lol! I only have FA Watermelon so I can’t help you. But @HeadInClouds has a recipe in his store @gumroad for a watermelon juice that uses FA & its good!Nope I have already flv wild Melon in shopping basket
Asking which Watermelon tastes like Watermelon more
@Nameste
heres a few ideas
1. search teh diy recipe section for anything by HIC or head in clouds
2. go to headin clouds website...forgot the link you will find it in his recipes I think. Pay like $4 for his for sale recipes
3. go to bull city flavors they have a section where you can order everything you need for certain recipes all at once
You will get some good recipes form those sources. MOst stuff on BCF is popular. HIC is a genius.. most people love his stuff...not everyone..but a lt do
heres a few ideas
1. search teh diy recipe section for anything by HIC or head in clouds
2. go to headin clouds website...forgot the link you will find it in his recipes I think. Pay like $4 for his for sale recipes
3. go to bull city flavors they have a section where you can order everything you need for certain recipes all at once
You will get some good recipes form those sources. MOst stuff on BCF is popular. HIC is a genius.. most people love his stuff...not everyone..but a lt do
I do like his recipes too. I already have bunch of flavors in cart for his recipes but I don't want to keep order again and again pay shipping again and wait again. So I am making one large order from a place in Canada ( I am in Canada btw)
That's why I was asking opinion on certain flavor
For me, neither.
Search
"watermelon" here:
http://vapingunderground.com/forums/diy-reviews-flavorings-nic-base-suppliers.393/
...for watermelon reviews
And if you donate to VU you can receive BCV discount
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Thanks but I rather to pay abit more than dealing with border crossing. Specially Canadian customs is pain in the neck to deal with if it gets hold at the border for some reason