What e-liquid is made of
- Glycerin (VG) - makes the vapor, adds smoothness and a little sweetness.
- Propylene glycol (PG) - carries the flavor and gives the throat hit.
- Food-grade flavor concentrates - 10-20% of the volume, usually a blend of two to four flavors.
- Nicotine - optional. Nicotine-free DIY is common practice. We do not sell nicotine products.
Popular flavors for DIY
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capella/vanilla-custardVanilla Custard
CAP · 3.99% · 7,068 recipes
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capella/super-sweetSuper Sweet
CAP · 0.8% · 6,867 recipes
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capella/sweet-strawberrySweet Strawberry
CAP · 3.98% · 5,799 recipes
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flavourart/cream-fresh-panna-frescaCream Fresh (Panna Fresca)
FA · 1.42% · 4,222 recipes
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flavourart/meringueMeringue
FA · 1.34% · 4,105 recipes
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inawera/biscuitBiscuit
INW · 1.22% · 2,961 recipes
Recipes
Recipe collections by flavor - strawberry, mango, tobacco, desserts, cooling - with ingredients and flavor percentages. Work out any of them for your volume in the calculator.
FAQ
Is DIY e-liquid safe?
Use only food-grade (pharmacopoeia) VG and PG and PG-based flavor concentrates, never oils. Keep the components away from children and pets, and wear gloves when handling nicotine.
How much does DIY cost?
Usually much less than ready-made liquid: most of the volume is inexpensive VG and PG. Work out your recipe in the calculator.
Which ratio should a beginner choose?
VG/PG 50/50 for pods and 70/30 for sub-ohm tanks, with 10-15% flavor in total. More in How to make e-liquid.