Mix Like a Pro: 10 DIY E-Liquid Mixing Mistakes to Avoid

Welcome to this month’s Guide and Information Blog. Mixing your own e-liquids can seem straightforward until your first batch comes out too harsh, too weak or just not what you expected. Most beginners hit these hurdles early on. Knowing what to avoid will help you create flavours that deliver the experience you want. Here are the ten most common mistakes and how to fix them.

Precision is everything in e-liquid mixing. Eyeballing ingredients is a fast track to inconsistency. Even a few drops off can turn a sweet, balanced blend into a harsh or flat mix. Never guess your nicotine, VG, PG, or flavour amounts, it’s a waste of time and money.

Make My Vape makes this easy with our DIY mixing kits and accessories. Our digital weighing scale measures in grams, not millilitres, making every mix repeatable and clean. Use our e-liquid calculator to get accurate measurements in volume and weight, so you always know exactly how much of each ingredient to add.

More flavour doesn’t always mean better. Overloading a mix can dull the taste or make it harsh. Every concentrate has a sweet spot, often between 5–15%, with a maximum of around 20%.

Think of flavour like layers in a recipe. Base notes like custard or tobacco set the foundation. Middle notes like fruit or desserts provide body. Top notes like mint or citrus give that first spark. Keep each layer balanced, taste as you go, and adjust carefully. Make My Vape concentrates even include recommended percentages to guide you.

Fresh mixes can be misleading. Vaping immediately may deliver raw sweetness and a rough nicotine hit, masking the true flavour profile. Steeping is controlled ageing, it let's flavour molecules merge and smooth out.

• Light fruit blends: 2–5 days

• Dessert and cream blends: 1–3 weeks

• Custards and tobaccos: up to 1 month

Patience transforms a good recipe into a great one.

Nicotine is potent. Even small spills can cause dizziness or nausea. Respect it.

Always work in a clean, ventilated space, wear gloves and goggles and have proper mixing tools. Store nicotine securely, out of reach of children and pets. Handle carefully, measure precisely, and never take shortcuts. Safety protects you and everyone around you.

Your PG/VG ratio affects flavour, throat hit and cloud production. A High VG mix may perform beautifully in sub ohm tanks but struggle in high ohm pods.

• Sub-ohm or cloud-focused tanks: 70VG/30PG / 80VG/20PG

• Pod systems or mouth-to-lung setups: 50/50

Match your mix to your device and intended experience. Balance is key.

Cheap ingredients lead to weak flavour and inconsistency. Nicotine oxidises quickly, low-grade PG/VG can feel thin or harsh, and subpar concentrates often taste artificial.

The solution is simple: source from trusted suppliers. Make My Vape provides high-quality nicotine, VG/PG, and flavour concentrates. Use pharmaceutical-grade VG and PG for purity, smoothness, and safety. Store everything in a cool, dark place. Quality ingredients and proper storage are the foundation of every great e-liquid.

Failing to record your recipes is a guaranteed way to lose a winning blend. Even if you strike gold, you might forget how you achieved it.

Log every mix. Create a Make My Vape account, use the e-liquid calculator for precise measurements, and store your recipes in ‘My Recipe’. You’ll have a clear, repeatable record of every flavour you perfect.

Flavours evolve over time. Fresh e-liquid may taste off or flat, only to improve within days or weeks, depending on the profile.

Be patient. Test in different tanks and wattages. Vape for a few days before deciding if a mix is a success or failure. Document everything to track what works.

Not all mixes work in every device. High VG blends thrive in low ohm, high wattage setups but may struggle in high-ohm pods.

Always match your e-liquid to your device and follow manufacturer coil guidelines. The right combination prevents wasted pods and ensures the best flavour and performance.

Copying online recipes won’t teach you flavour dynamics. To improve, you need to understand each concentrate characteristics, its sweetness, body and accent notes. Once you grasp how flavours interact, you can move from copying to creating, developing unique recipes that reflect your skill and taste.