Okay, so I’ve been messing around with vaping for a while, and recently I decided to kick the nicotine habit. It’s been a journey, let me tell you! I started looking into nicotine-free vape juice because, honestly, I still enjoy the act of vaping – the hand-to-mouth thing, the clouds, you know?
So, I went on a mission to make my own. First, I got some vegetable glycerine (VG) and propylene glycol (PG). These are like the main ingredients in most vape juices, they make the vapor and carry the flavor. I also grabbed some distilled water to thin things out a bit. I read somewhere online that the usual mix is mostly VG and PG, with a little water.
Then came the fun part – the flavors! I picked up a bunch of different flavor concentrates. Think like, fruity stuff, dessert flavors, even some that are supposed to taste like real tobacco. I wanted to experiment and see what I liked best.
The actual mixing was pretty straightforward. I used some empty bottles I had lying around and carefully measured out the VG, PG, and water. I started with a 70/30 VG/PG ratio, but I’ve been tweaking it as I go. Then, I just added a few drops of the flavor concentrates. It’s all about trial and error, finding the right amount of flavoring. Too little, and it’s bland. Too much, and it’s, well, pretty gross.
- Mixed: I combined the VG, PG, and water in the bottles.
- Flavored: I added different flavor concentrates, drop by drop.
- Shook: I gave each bottle a good shake to mix everything up.
- Steeped: I let the bottles sit for a few days to let the flavors blend. This part is optional, but I found it makes a difference.
- Tested: I tried out each flavor, making notes on what I liked and didn’t like.
It’s been a learning process. Some of my homemade flavors were, uh, not great. But some were surprisingly good! I managed to make a pretty decent strawberry cheesecake flavor, and a vanilla one that’s become my go-to. It’s pretty cool to vape something you made yourself, you know?
What I Learned
- Start simple: Don’t go crazy with the flavors at first.
- Less is more: You can always add more flavor, but you can’t take it away.
- Be patient: Steeping really does help the flavors develop.
Honestly, making my own nicotine-free vape juice has been a cool experience. It’s a bit of work, but it’s satisfying to create something you enjoy. Plus, it’s definitely cheaper than buying pre-made juice all the time! If you’re thinking about quitting nicotine but still want to enjoy vaping, making your own juice might be something worth exploring. Just be prepared to do some experimenting!
