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    1

    Vitamin E in TFA Citrus Punch?? [IRTR]

    I was looking for some mountain dew recipes and found one that uses Citrus Punch from TFA. According to their website this contains Vitamin E (which we all know was responsible for the counterfeit carts EVALI deaths and lung damage).

    I understand that TFA also makes flavors for food and drink but nonetheless, I've found this flavor available on multiple vape shop websites and recipe sites. Is there a different blend specifically for vaping and how do we know?

    6 Comments
    2024/11/13
    23:34 UTC

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    irtr LorAnn's Lemonade Polysorbate 80

    Hello everyone, I am new to DIY and have decided my first Juice will be "Best Damn Pink Lemonade" by Vurve

    https://alltheflavors.com/recipe/3427-best_damn_pink_lemonade/

    This recipe uses LorAnn's Lemonade. This flavoring contains Polysorbate 80 which appears to be an emulsifier for the flavoring which is an "Non Ionic Surfactant"; whatever the hell that means. This recipe is quite old at this point and I am unsure of any changes to the flavoring, and don't know how to find if Polysorbate 80 has been added to the flavoring in the last 8 years. Anything recent on Lorann's Lemonade seems to be oblivous to the emulsifier.

    What I can find, disreguarding any scientific studies (Element heated atomization vs finely sprayed); is that it is an oil. If anyone has any insight into this please and thank you!

    13 Comments
    2024/11/13
    22:03 UTC

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    What Are You Vaping?

    This thread is for you to share what you are vaping lately, be it your own or another mixer's recipe. Maybe you happened to stumble upon your new ADV in the Monthly Recipe Archives? Or did someone recommend your first mix to you in the Suggest a recipe for my flavors Thread?

    Share what you liked/didn't like about it, how you might tweak it next time, but most importantly

    please make sure to properly link to the recipe and give credit to the mixer

    if they're on reddit, All The Flavors or e-Liquid Recipes.

    Happy Vaping!

    15 Comments
    2024/11/13
    12:01 UTC

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    TFA Stopped Listing Ingredients (chemicals)? [IRTR]

    Howdy folks, apologies if I'm not the first to ask, but I'm afraid I couldn't find any related posts.

    Has anyone noticed TFA stopped listing their specific chemical ingredients for their flavors? Once upon a a time I used to look up the flavors and their exact chemical ingredients through TFA's website. The list of their flavors with links to the SDS's still exists and looks similar, but no longer contains the actual chemicals used in the ingredients, with the exception of DAAP in some flavors*. I just found this somewhat disheartening because the main reason I loved TFA was because I could find out exactly what chemicals I'm using for the flavors, outside of their label. Not the end of the world if they fully stopped, just a bit of a bummer.

    *They also list malic acid at 20% concentration for their Sour flavor, which is what I'm looking for, just for all the other flavors. E.g. benzaldehyde ~5% in PG for cherry flavor.

    Long time DIY-juicer, but not a frequent to this sub so I apologize if I sound like a pleb. I also apologize if this isn't the proper thread for this post, but it did seem the most appropriate. Thanks in advance for any help!

    2 Comments
    2024/11/12
    21:54 UTC

    1

    Naturally Extracted Tobacco (NET) Question! [IRTR]

    As to those who vape NETs, some variants come in the form of 100% PG concentrate. Then, the DIY process takes place adding the nicotine, PG and VG for the final vape-able liquid.

    My question is, and in its original 100% PG concentrate form, does that concentrate have an expiry date if it is stored right (dark and cool conditions)?

    1 Comment
    2024/11/12
    20:32 UTC

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    General Questions or New Mixer Questions Thread - Week of November 11, 2024

    Welcome

    If you're new to mixing, to the subreddit, or have questions about how to get started mixing, please check out these resources:

    For real-time help with things like checking your first order before you buy stuff you don't need, getting advice on where to get things you do need, or to use our sex discord bots to take care of all your needs while avoiding human contact:

    Otherwise, you are welcome to post any question or comment here.

    There are no DUMB questions here!

    18 Comments
    2024/11/11
    13:02 UTC

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    'Suggest a Recipe for my Flavors' Thread - Week of November 11, 2024

    Got a bunch of flavors but not sure how to make them work together? Post your list here, and our team of semi-professional mixologists will make suggestions for you! Don't forget to include manufacturers' names for all of your concentrates, and make your list easier to read by using bullet points or at least listing each of your flavors on a new line by hitting return twice after each flavor.

    There are Recipe Sharing websites in the sidebar where you can register a free account, input your flavors, sort by rating, and either mix something up or be inspired to make something with your ingredients. Actually, if we are being honest, a link to your stash in atf is what you should do if you have any more than a dozen flavors. Otherwise, it's an eye sore but you're welcome to try it either way.

    5 Comments
    2024/11/11
    12:02 UTC

    5

    Need help finding Brown sugar bubble tea for the perfect ry4 [IRTR]

    Like some of you in this sub, I've always been chasing the true holy grail: early 2010s Japanese ry4

    I recently got into brown sugar bubble tea with tapioca "pearls" and it's the first time I've tasted early 2010s ry4 since the early 2010s

    Does anyone know of a good brown sugar, bubble tea, brown sugar bubble tea or even tapioca flavor?

    I've been vaping nothing but cardinal for about a year now. And I think this is the breakthrough I need to find my EDV

    1 Comment
    2024/11/09
    22:28 UTC

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    Please watch 906 vapor documentary (irtr).

    8 Comments
    2024/11/09
    06:17 UTC

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    irtr I need help with percentages when mixing multiple of the same type of flavor

    I've read through this subreddit and I have learned that when you want a flavor to be stronger, for example mango, you don't just add more mango flavoring as at a certain point that actually causes you to not be able to taste the mango anymore. it is my understanding that if you want to taste more mango, one would mean to mix mango flavoring from different companies to get a stronger mango flavor.

    I love single flavors like just straight mango, or honeydew or peach etc but I really having difficulty nailing down the percentages when mixing.

    I'm going to list out all of the flavors that I am available separated into categories of each flavor type and if someone could please help me out with the percentages to get the best mango, peach etc with what I have available I would greatly appreciate that.

    I don't know if it makes a difference but I am vaping these in a pod system with a 0.6 ohm coil and I usually Vape DTL.

    here are my flavors:

    ultimate strawberry (Flavor Jungle)

    Strawberry (TFA)

    Strawberry ripe (TFA)

    ultimate Mango (Flavor Jungle)

    Mango (Flavors Express/ SC)

    Mango (FW)

    Mango (TFA)

    Peach (Juicy)(TFA)

    Peach (TFA)

    Peach (flavors express/ SC)

    Migua(Honeydew)(flavors Express/SC)

    Honeydew (TFA)

    Honeydew melon(Capella)

    watermelon (flavors Express/SC)

    Watermelon (TFA)

    Watermelon (flavor Jungle)

    TL:DR: I just need help with ideal percentages for each flavor when trying to make single flavors with multiple of the same flavor type.

    1 Comment
    2024/11/07
    00:12 UTC

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    What Are You Vaping?

    This thread is for you to share what you are vaping lately, be it your own or another mixer's recipe. Maybe you happened to stumble upon your new ADV in the Monthly Recipe Archives? Or did someone recommend your first mix to you in the Suggest a recipe for my flavors Thread?

    Share what you liked/didn't like about it, how you might tweak it next time, but most importantly

    please make sure to properly link to the recipe and give credit to the mixer

    if they're on reddit, All The Flavors or e-Liquid Recipes.

    Happy Vaping!

    7 Comments
    2024/11/06
    12:01 UTC

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    Adding Images to ELR using IMGUR tutorial. #AAFL irtr

    This has been requested often and instead of just one on one helping we finally made a video for it. Premiers at 7pm EST but will be available anytime after that for anyone looking to add pictures to ELR Recipes. anadvocateforliberty.com for links to everything. #AAFL Here is link to video: https://youtu.be/_rdVWZH9Gkw

    2 Comments
    2024/11/05
    23:33 UTC

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    INW Bright T (T = Tobacco, right?) irtr

    3%, DR Solo, SS 4mm 6 wrap 6 core fused at 70w. Steeped 1 month

    This one is interesting. I like it. Definitely a tobacco, mild leaf with a little depth, with a small amount of ash. Maybe a tiiiny bit of caramel. Honestly that's about it, it's great. Thing is, when I leave it in my rda overnight and take that first drag it has significantly changed, into a darker, more bold tobacco with a ton of depth. Think like FLV Red Burley but a little lighter. That leads me to believe that this stuff, in a recipe, will change significantly over time, in a good way, and probably require a long steep to realize the extent of its change.

    There are no off notes, nothing hiding in the background, just a really nice, mild tobacco. It is slightly sweet. It's really nice to vape on all by itself.

    Again - I really feel like this is going to show it's full potential in a mix. In the meantime, I'm going to mix solo again at 5% and see what happens. I can definitely see myself using this for a lighter recipe, maybe with a little bit of some of the darker FLVs, dark for pipe maybe, definitely FA oak wood. Would be great in a from scratch ry4.

    Anyway, gonna post this now and update with my 5% test later.

    TLO

    0 Comments
    2024/11/04
    18:52 UTC

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    General Questions or New Mixer Questions Thread - Week of November 04, 2024

    Welcome

    If you're new to mixing, to the subreddit, or have questions about how to get started mixing, please check out these resources:

    For real-time help with things like checking your first order before you buy stuff you don't need, getting advice on where to get things you do need, or to use our sex discord bots to take care of all your needs while avoiding human contact:

    Otherwise, you are welcome to post any question or comment here.

    There are no DUMB questions here!

    28 Comments
    2024/11/04
    13:02 UTC

    8

    'Suggest a Recipe for my Flavors' Thread - Week of November 04, 2024

    Got a bunch of flavors but not sure how to make them work together? Post your list here, and our team of semi-professional mixologists will make suggestions for you! Don't forget to include manufacturers' names for all of your concentrates, and make your list easier to read by using bullet points or at least listing each of your flavors on a new line by hitting return twice after each flavor.

    There are Recipe Sharing websites in the sidebar where you can register a free account, input your flavors, sort by rating, and either mix something up or be inspired to make something with your ingredients. Actually, if we are being honest, a link to your stash in atf is what you should do if you have any more than a dozen flavors. Otherwise, it's an eye sore but you're welcome to try it either way.

    4 Comments
    2024/11/04
    12:01 UTC

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    INW Red FP Review irtr

    3%, 4mm 6 wrap 3 core SS fused clapton at 70w in a C4. Steeped 1 month. 6mg nic

    This is a nice, mild tobacco. Unfortunately it falls short of my expectations. There is a significant amount of caramel here, making it relatively sweet. Not enough to be off putting, but it does stick your tongue. I get a very small amount of plum and raisin the background, lingering in the nose. Mouthfeel is pretty neutral, not too dry, not too wet. The tobacco itself is light, and I think this could do well as a wrapper, or somewhere you just need a mild tobacco with caramel. Little to no ash, light leaf. No spice that I can detect. It is sweet, significantly sweeter than I expected. For me this would not be leading a recipe. I'd use it starting around 1-2% as a wrapper, or to add some caramel. Again, it is sweet. I feel at 3% I'm getting an accurate representation of the full profile. And do not intend to run this solo in an RTA like I do with most SFTs.

    I'm a bit disappointed in this as I was, based on smell, expecting much more of an actual full bodied red tobacco, but that's not what I'm getting. It's flat, with caramel taking the lead and the tobacco buried in it. Very one dimensional. It's definitely not a red. Honestly there are a handful of other concentrates I could use instead and get the same thing... Like a caramel. Bummer.

    Edit: I've come back to this, about a week later, and am now getting a little more tobacco than before. Not much, but I wouldn't say it's just caramel now. Just light leaf. Also finding a tiny bit of anise way in the background, on the nose. I still don't think I would be using this for anything I didn't mentioned above. There is a user on reddit that said they get cherry, I do not. I think it's the sweetness + the little bit of plum and raisin that could lead to that conclusion. But - everyones palate is different.

    TLO

    6 Comments
    2024/11/01
    21:47 UTC

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    Clone Request Thread - November 2024

    Love some commercial juice but are tired of paying someone else to mix for you? Then you are in the right place. First, did you use the sidebar and search feature? There are also specific clone threads linked in the sidebar. If these have turned up dry, then please post your request for a clone recipe here.

    However, you should know that most of the experienced users no longer buy commercial juice. Why pay retail when you can mix amazing juice for less than 1/10th of that?

    Be as descriptive as possible.

    Include:

    1. the description provided by the vendor
    2. a description of what you taste.
    3. include a link to any recipes you have already tried (and what was different from the OG).
    4. PLEASE NOTE IF YOU ARE WILLING TO ACCEPT A REMIX OF THE PROFILE. A remix is an attempt to make that kind of juice without attempting to recreate the Original. [It is much much easier for lesser experienced mixers to suggest ways they would attempt to make this juice.]

    The more information you provide, the easier it will be for someone to help you.

    Read more on Clone Recipes and how to get he most out of your request.

    **Just be warned that if you do not put any effort into your request, the chances of someone Doing It For You are very, very low.**

    Happy Mixing!

    3 Comments
    2024/11/01
    16:44 UTC

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    What Are You Vaping?

    This thread is for you to share what you are vaping lately, be it your own or another mixer's recipe. Maybe you happened to stumble upon your new ADV in the Monthly Recipe Archives? Or did someone recommend your first mix to you in the Suggest a recipe for my flavors Thread?

    Share what you liked/didn't like about it, how you might tweak it next time, but most importantly

    please make sure to properly link to the recipe and give credit to the mixer

    if they're on reddit, All The Flavors or e-Liquid Recipes.

    Happy Vaping!

    11 Comments
    2024/10/30
    11:01 UTC

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    FDA Says DIY is Ok. Download & save this UNLISTED video from official FDA YTube! irtr

    Why would they delist this from the official FDA Youtube channel? Hmm, maybe its because they have been getting sued a lot.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i3sk2Ouu5s&t=1720s

    3 Comments
    2024/10/29
    18:47 UTC

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    General Questions or New Mixer Questions Thread - Week of October 28, 2024

    Welcome

    If you're new to mixing, to the subreddit, or have questions about how to get started mixing, please check out these resources:

    For real-time help with things like checking your first order before you buy stuff you don't need, getting advice on where to get things you do need, or to use our sex discord bots to take care of all your needs while avoiding human contact:

    Otherwise, you are welcome to post any question or comment here.

    There are no DUMB questions here!

    53 Comments
    2024/10/28
    12:02 UTC

    4

    'Suggest a Recipe for my Flavors' Thread - Week of October 28, 2024

    Got a bunch of flavors but not sure how to make them work together? Post your list here, and our team of semi-professional mixologists will make suggestions for you! Don't forget to include manufacturers' names for all of your concentrates, and make your list easier to read by using bullet points or at least listing each of your flavors on a new line by hitting return twice after each flavor.

    There are Recipe Sharing websites in the sidebar where you can register a free account, input your flavors, sort by rating, and either mix something up or be inspired to make something with your ingredients. Actually, if we are being honest, a link to your stash in atf is what you should do if you have any more than a dozen flavors. Otherwise, it's an eye sore but you're welcome to try it either way.

    0 Comments
    2024/10/28
    11:01 UTC

    15

    What Are You Vaping?

    This thread is for you to share what you are vaping lately, be it your own or another mixer's recipe. Maybe you happened to stumble upon your new ADV in the Monthly Recipe Archives? Or did someone recommend your first mix to you in the Suggest a recipe for my flavors Thread?

    Share what you liked/didn't like about it, how you might tweak it next time, but most importantly

    please make sure to properly link to the recipe and give credit to the mixer

    if they're on reddit, All The Flavors or e-Liquid Recipes.

    Happy Vaping!

    15 Comments
    2024/10/23
    11:01 UTC

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    Co2 to prevent nic base degradation irtr

    Whenever you open nic bottle, air with fresh oxygen gets in, degrading a bit of nic in the solution during storage. One way to prevent it is to air the bottle with Argon gas before capping it.

    Could Co2 be used instead? Or is nicotine too reactive even for that?

    (chatgpt says Co2 is fine, but would be nice to hear from someone who tried this)

    2 Comments
    2024/10/23
    05:37 UTC

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    General Questions or New Mixer Questions Thread - Week of October 21, 2024

    Welcome

    If you're new to mixing, to the subreddit, or have questions about how to get started mixing, please check out these resources:

    For real-time help with things like checking your first order before you buy stuff you don't need, getting advice on where to get things you do need, or to use our sex discord bots to take care of all your needs while avoiding human contact:

    Otherwise, you are welcome to post any question or comment here.

    There are no DUMB questions here!

    44 Comments
    2024/10/21
    12:02 UTC

    4

    'Suggest a Recipe for my Flavors' Thread - Week of October 21, 2024

    Got a bunch of flavors but not sure how to make them work together? Post your list here, and our team of semi-professional mixologists will make suggestions for you! Don't forget to include manufacturers' names for all of your concentrates, and make your list easier to read by using bullet points or at least listing each of your flavors on a new line by hitting return twice after each flavor.

    There are Recipe Sharing websites in the sidebar where you can register a free account, input your flavors, sort by rating, and either mix something up or be inspired to make something with your ingredients. Actually, if we are being honest, a link to your stash in atf is what you should do if you have any more than a dozen flavors. Otherwise, it's an eye sore but you're welcome to try it either way.

    13 Comments
    2024/10/21
    11:01 UTC

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    Diy Balkan Blends irtr

    Hello guys, I'm making some pure tobacco e-juice lines, I use most of the flavors from FLV. Currently I'm making a tbc bottle that has a rustic flavor and is easy to smoke (vaping all day). I am currently using Oriental, Tuskish, Virginia, Latakia and Red Oak.On a 100% scale, I mix the ratios as follows: Oriental: 35% Turkish: 15% Virginia: 25% Latakia: 15% Red Oak: 10%

    It gives off a sweet, predominantly Oriental and Virginia flavor, with a hint of leather and mustiness. The reason I added Turkish was to enhance the cedar and musty smell but I never really smelled cedar. The oak scent I added because I like the smell, it doesn't affect the overall look too much I think.

    I try to imitate Balkan Blends like on pipe tobacco, of course it can't be too similar w DIY juice, but the current problem I find missing in my juice is the smell of the ash, tar and a bit of smoke and soil. I'm wondering if I should add Dirty Neutral Base, Black fire ?

    I take the spicy but gentle of Oriental as the main, I don't know if the ratio I mix is ​​too little Latakia and too much Oriental or Virginia. I found the flavor base to be okay, it just lacked that burn of pipe tobacco. Thanks guys

    3 Comments
    2024/10/20
    18:54 UTC

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    Bullcity flavors VG (irtr)

    I have not ordered VG in quite some time and have honestly been a bigger fan of noms lately but needed VG and ordered flavors and bottles and tossed in VG. They wouldn’t process the order with the VG. I’m in the lockdown state of NY. It’s VG, not the devil N.

    9 Comments
    2024/10/20
    17:03 UTC

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    Bull City Flavors won't ship PG/VG to NYC anymore? Irtr

    So always I ordered PG or VG from BCF, last time was in the middle of the summer I believe. So last week I tried to order the same again and it said "some products in your cart can't be shipped to your location". Turns out it was PG/VG - and not in huge quantites, I tried both 0.5l and 1l. The site doesn't explain it in anyway - my flavors shipped okay.

    Is there any awesome new legislation about base liquid I missed? Thanks in advance!

    18 Comments
    2024/10/20
    16:59 UTC

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    Supply questions for a new guy (irtr)

    Questions for the regular DIY people.....

    How much supplies do you typically keep on hand and how big of a batch do you typically make?

    41 Comments
    2024/10/16
    22:35 UTC

    12

    What Are You Vaping?

    This thread is for you to share what you are vaping lately, be it your own or another mixer's recipe. Maybe you happened to stumble upon your new ADV in the Monthly Recipe Archives? Or did someone recommend your first mix to you in the Suggest a recipe for my flavors Thread?

    Share what you liked/didn't like about it, how you might tweak it next time, but most importantly

    please make sure to properly link to the recipe and give credit to the mixer

    if they're on reddit, All The Flavors or e-Liquid Recipes.

    Happy Vaping!

    15 Comments
    2024/10/16
    11:01 UTC

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