DIY E-Liquid

How do I make my own DIY e-liquid?

A homemade e-liquid is made by mixing a flavour concentrate, a neutral base and, if needed, a nicotine shot. The method is simple once you have the right products together.

The three ingredients of a DIY recipe

A DIY e-liquid is always made up the same way: a flavour concentrate for the taste, a PG/VG base for the volume and the texture of the vapour, and a nicotine shot to adjust the strength. The dosage of the flavour is shown on each bottle and varies from one brand to another: follow it to the letter for a result that matches what the manufacturer promises.

10ml or 30ml flavour: which size should I choose?

The 10ml size is good for trying a flavour before committing to a large volume, while the 30ml size, by far the majority on this page, costs less per litre for making several bottles at once.

Nicotine-free base or already boosted?

A DIY base is sold nicotine-free: it is the nicotine shot that adds it at the moment of mixing, in the proportion you want. This split lets you make a nicotine-free or high-strength e-liquid from the same flavours, simply by changing the amount of nicotine shot.

Steeping time

A freshly mixed DIY e-liquid is best left to rest for a few days before vaping: this resting time, or steep, lets the flavour blend into the base and softens the taste. How long depends on the flavour used and is judged by tasting the mix regularly.

What is an additive for?

An additive completes a recipe without being its main ingredient: Extra DIY menthol, for example, adds a feeling of freshness to a mix that does not have one naturally.

Find your flavour by brand

37 brands make up this page. Click on your flavour to go directly to the page of the concentrate.

Other concentrates complete the selection: Crazy Mango (Fruizee), Boyds Bounty (Marina Vape), Lemon Tart (Dinner Lady), Menthe Polaire (Cirkus), Red Astaire (T-Juice), Slow Blow (Nasty Juice), Tribeca (Halo), Creamy Vanilla (Chubbiz Gourmand), El Crema Bueno (Ce' Good), Granité Rouge (Le Coq qui Vape), Horny Mango (Horny Flava), Mexican Fried Ice Cream (Chefs Flavours), Pop Deez (Steep Vapors), Spotted Dick & Custard (E-liquide DIY), Super Lequin (Airomia), Super Gibus (Kyandi Shop), Le P'tit Beurre (La Fabrique Française).

Bases and nicotine shots

For the base, the page offers the Sevap 50PG/50VG base, the SuperVape bases and the Chemnovatic Mix&Go base. To add the nicotine, the Liquideo 50/50 nicotine shot is dosed according to the final strength you want.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between a 10ml and a 30ml flavour?

A 10ml flavour concentrate lets you try a flavour in a small volume before committing to a large quantity, whereas a 30ml bottle, the most common size on this page, costs less for making several mixes.

Does a DIY base contain nicotine?

No, a DIY base is sold nicotine-free, like the SuperVape 70PG/30VG nicotine-free base. It is the nicotine shot, added separately, that sets the final strength of the mix.

How do I dose a flavour concentrate?

The recommended dosage always appears on the label of the bottle and varies from one brand to another: follow it as it is to get the taste the manufacturer promises, with no need to guess.

How long should I leave a DIY e-liquid to steep?

There is no single length of time: the resting time, or steep, depends on the flavour used. The simplest approach is to taste the mix at regular intervals until the taste settles.

Can I mix several flavours together?

Yes, mixing several flavour concentrates together lets you create your own recipe, as long as you keep the total dosage within the limit shown on the bottles used.

See also

• E-Liquids: the ready-to-vape solution, with no dosing to do.
• Vape Hardware: coils and atomizers to vape your homemade e-liquid.
• Vape Kits: the devices compatible with a DIY e-liquid.
• Disposable Vapes: for a vape with no preparation, the opposite of DIY.