Concentrates & DIY

For vapers who want maximum control over flavour, nicotine strength, and VG/PG ratio, DIY e-liquid mixing is a creative and cost-effective way to tailor your vape exactly how you like it. At the heart of this process are vape concentrates — highly concentrated flavourings designed specifically for vaping.

With disposable vapes now banned in the UK, many former disposable users are discovering DIY e-liquid as a flexible alternative, allowing them to recreate their favourite flavours, often with even better value.

Concentrates & DIY

What Are Vape Concentrates?

Vape concentrates are flavour-only liquids, usually PG-based, that are not ready to vape on their own. They must be mixed with other ingredients — like VG/PG base liquid and nicotine shots — to create a complete, safe-to-use e-liquid.

Concentrates are the building blocks of DIY mixing. You can:

  • Recreate popular flavour profiles
  • Experiment with custom blends
  • Adjust sweetness, cooling, or intensity to taste

What You Need for DIY E-Liquid Mixing

  1. Flavour Concentrates – Choose one or blend several to create your ideal profile
  2. VG (Vegetable Glycerine) – Adds vapour production and smoothness
  3. PG (Propylene Glycol) – Carries flavour and delivers a throat hit
  4. Nicotine Shots – Optional; available in freebase or nic salt format
  5. Mixing Equipment – Syringes, bottles, gloves, and accurate scales if needed
  6. Steeping Time – Some flavours need to rest for a few days to develop fully

Why Choose DIY Over Pre-Made E-Liquid?

Benefit Why It Matters
Cost Savings Mix large quantities for a fraction of the retail price
Custom Nicotine Choose strength (or zero nic) that suits you
Unlimited Flavours Create unique blends or mimic favourite disposables
Control VG/PG Ratio Tailor consistency for pods, tanks or sub-ohm setups
Satisfying Hobby A rewarding, hands-on approach to vaping

Types of Concentrates Available

🍓 Single Flavour Concentrates

  • Simple, standalone flavours (e.g., strawberry, custard, menthol)
  • Great for beginners or for adding to other blends
  • Common in rebuildable pod kits and tanks

🍭 Multi-Note or Complex Blends

  • Pre-formulated to resemble popular e-liquid flavours
  • Includes iced fruit combos, desserts, tobaccos, and sweetshop styles
  • Easy to mix — just add VG, PG and optional nic

🌬 Additives & Enhancers

  • Menthol / WS-23 (cooling agent)
  • Sweeteners
  • Sour boosters
  • Tobacco enrichers
  • These help tweak existing mixes to your exact preference

Who Is DIY Mixing For?

  • 🔧 Tinkerers & Hobbyists – Enjoy experimenting with new recipes
  • 💰 Cost-Savers – Looking to vape more affordably long-term
  • 🔄 Former Disposable Users – Want to replicate popular flavours post-ban
  • 🧪 Customisers – Need full control over VG/PG or nicotine ratio

Even if you’re new to vaping, starter DIY kits are available that make the whole process simple and beginner-friendly.

Top Tips for DIY E-Liquid Mixing

  • 📏 Use accurate measurements — syringes or digital scales are your friends
  • 🧤 Wear gloves when handling nicotine or concentrated flavourings
  • 🧪 Label your mixes clearly with date, ingredients, and % used
  • ⏳ Allow time for steeping (especially dessert or tobacco flavours)
  • 🧼 Keep tools and bottles clean to avoid cross-contamination

DIY-Friendly Vape Kits and Devices

Not all devices are ideal for DIY e-liquid. Here’s what to consider:

Device Type Best Use with DIY E-Liquid?
Sub-Ohm Tanks ✔️ Yes – Great for thicker, high-VG blends
Pod Kits with Replaceable Coils ✔️ Yes – Just choose your VG/PG ratio carefully
Closed Pod Systems ❌ No – Not refillable or compatible

Conclusion

DIY vaping is ideal for those who want to save money, explore flavour, and take full control of their experience — especially in a UK market now focused on reusable vape kits.

Whether you’re replicating a favourite disposable flavour or developing something completely new, vape concentrates and DIY supplies open the door to endless customisation and value.

Mix it your way — flavour without limits.