@mjone135 Glad to help! I also had a couple failed bubble bar attempts. I found that every other recipe that is available publicly just isn't quite right. Either they don't dry out or firm up, don't bubble well or contain SLS. I spent time and money on supplies getting it right and now I have about 5 or 6 successful formulations. This one is the most basic with easy to get ingredients and I decided to share it to help others avoid those costly mistakes.
Hi Bonnie! I just wanted to say that after one year of watching your videos (among others) that I really admire you and your way of working with your audience. You and your approach to soaping and all other things is really admirable and hats off to you! Keep up the amazing work - and keep your videos coming as much as you can. I, for one, really love them! Best, Darren Jorgensen.
I just tried your recipe! Yes I modified it a bit, I added Milk powder (Coconut and Buttermilk) and compensated with a little more wet ingredients. They turned out BEAUTIFUL! Thank-you! You gave me a place to start. My first Bubble Bars, and they came out Beautiful. Just mix until you have a consistency like a cookie dough, shape, let dry. I scented mine with Pie Spice, topped them with a little Raw sugar, and they are hardening up, no stickiness, and lots of beautiful bubbles!
@sweetanngel369 I formulate my own recipes. This is one of a few bubble bar recipes I have formulated. I am sharing it because it has the easiest to find ingredients and can be made at home easily. I am working on a book.
I wanted to tell you that it was very nice of you to share one of your recipes, for your bubble bars with everyone. Not everyone is like you. Awesome!! Tonight I made my first bubble bars ever! Yay!:) I got my order in the mail for supplies and made some. I will cut them later and give it a try. I will let you know how they work. I did something a little different so I'll try it and tell you about it. Thank you Bonnie! Bianka:)
There is a link in the description with exact amounts of all ingredients that I used. Sometimes I need more/less glycerin so just go by the consistency.
Thank you sooo much for posting this. I've had failed attempts at those and have been intimidated ever since and just resorted to making foaming bath bombs but watching you has eased bubble bar anxiety LOL! I still have all of the stuff to make them so I think I might give it another try soon. Bonnie I really appreciate you!
Yes, try that. My formula works for me where I live in my humidity but some people will definitely want to adjust as glycerin holds moisture. Try using less with more oil or using less glycerin altogether. It's a humidity sensitive recipe that needs to be slightly changed each time I make it. Go for consistency, don't stress over using the actual measurements that I am using.
I just made these- and I am excited to see how they turn out! I had to improvise as I didn't realize how much glycerin I should have bought! lol Thanks for the recipe and walking me through it!
I ordered my SLSa from The Chemistry Store. I live about 20 minutes from them so I put in the order and two hours later I pick it up at the warehouse. :) Thank you for the tutorial!
Hi Bonnie. It's been weeks since I made these bubble bars and they are still moist. I've tried everything to firm them up but no success. However, they are excellent in the tub my grandchildren love them. I've not tried to market them and most likey will not try making them again I do not have the knowledge you do to make this a money maker but it is a great gift idea. Again I want to say I Love your videos and watch them over and over you are such a creative gal.
Check in the about tab under the video. That is where I always put the recipes, info and helpful links as well as social media info, etc or whatever is relevant to the video. Thanks for watching!
@Lilbleedingdoll OIC, yes, clay absorbs oils and moisture. I've tried to formulate Bubble Bath Bars with clay in the past and found that only very small amounts work. I've tried another gal's recipe that is on YT and uses clay and they never dried out either. You can sub cornstarch for tapioca starch or potato starch. Starches do hold moisture but they lend a certain stiffness. Clay absorbs LOTS of oils and water.
Thank you so much for sharing. I made some today. I couldn't find all of the ingredients, but made do with what I had. Cheers to you, thank you so much, this is so fun! It's like playing with play dough.
@SonicJet624 Yes and I use these for my own kids. Compared to what is in commercial bubble bath products (SLS) the bubbling ingredient used in these bubble bath bars is more gentle and does not penetrate the skin (SLSA). By adding a moisturizing oil such as olive oil, almond oil, shea butter... your bath can be moisturizing also.
I had a bunch not dry too well so with the help of my darling little. Grand daughter ... We put them in a pretty jar and add it to bath . Fun and it works nicely , bonus market friendly too;) thank you Bonnie you have taught me sooo much
Hi there Bonnie.... Wow this almost looks like an ice cream cake, the way you've rolled it and then the cutting.... I enjoyed watching your video & printed it out as well, thank you for sharing Happy New Year ! XOXO Alma
@strastube Soap Colorants often stain bath tubs and is harder to clean off. Food coloring is easy to find and water soluble. A few drops is all you need for lots of bubble bars. There are other colorants you can use but this recipe is meant to be easy for beginners. I wanted the person making them to not have to order in most of the ingredients and every grocer carries food coloring.
@islandgirlsoaps It's because the ingredients are expensive and they are hard to formulate. It was quite a decision to share one of my bubble bar recipes or not. I decided to share it.
Wow Bonnie this video will surely get alot of hits. You are great at doing tuts. Thanks for doing this video, as I am not yet ready to make bubble bars I did wonder what the texture would be like and what I look for when I do make them.
@Rainbowdrops31 Hi, try adding more starch or baking soda if they are too wet. Clay seems to prevent them from drying out. You can still use them if they are wet. They should still bubble just fine.
@ibelongincali The recipe already calls for some oils which is good for your skin. You can sub out any oil for the oil portion but not oil for glycerin portion. Feel free to experiment with using more oil and less glycerin and maybe that will work out. Glycerin is a great humectant, holds moisture to the skin.
@destinycbi Thanks! Tapioca starch is made from the dried and ground roots of the cassava plant. It's a starchy semi-sweet flour used to thicken soups or sauces, etc. You can find it in natural food stores or regular grocery stores. It holds scents well so I like to add it to my bubble bars.
Try adding in the glycerin slowly. You might not need as much as I recommended. The glycerin amount is variable. On a humid day for example, I need less since glycerin draws in moisture. If it seems too gooey then add in more solid ingredients. You can also try a dehydrator on the low setting or just a fan to blow on them. Thanks for the tips for hard oils.
Brilliant Bonnie, amazing bubbles and so pretty. So good of you to share the recipe! Needless to say I've saved to favourites, I've yet to go down the bubble bar and bath bomb road but I have already purchased most of the ingredients I need in preparation. Thank you :-) x
Try using less glycerin, especially if you live in a humid area. Glycerin holds 20% of it's weight in water so if there is water in the air it can be hard to dry them out. Using less can help. Use just enough to get the right consistency, adding it in gradually. You might not need as much glycerin as I recommended. It just depends on the specific batch. Sometimes I use less.
Can you double the recipe up and make more at one time? Thank you for this video.. I have watched A LOT of videos on making bubble bath bars -- and yours looks like the best recipe so far... and one of the easier ones..
Double up the dry ingredients but add in the glycerin gradually. You may need more or less, even when you are not doubling. It depends on humidity and other factors.
Interesting question. I have not tried it. If you did, it would be the SLSA that would be washing them and since it foams you definitely would not want to use it in an automatic dishwasher but you could try it in the sink washing by hand. If you try it, let us know!
Yes, certain fragrances can discolor bubble bars. For example, the vanilla ones I make start out while but eventually get tan. I would suggest small batches with new FOs to be sure you will be happy with the appearance of the finished product. Any off-color batches can be used or sold as seconds. Good luck!
SLSA is Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate. It is a non-sulfate surfactant. It does not penetrate the skin and is okay for people sensitive to or allergic to sulfates.
Hey Bonnie, I made some of these and they are will not harden. I think if I make any more I will use hard oils such as shea, mango or cocobutter. That way when they are cool they'll be hard like the truffles I made. Just a heads up for anyone having the same problem of the bars not hardening use hard oils vice liquid. We beginners need to play around with the experts recipes. Thank you Bonnie for all you wonderful info videos.
@loriadkins They only need to be firm enough to hold their shape. They do harden up but I've never had one get so rock hard that they won't dissolve. Adding the moisturizing oil helps :)
Hi Bonnie, I love all your videos!! I would love to make these for my kids but I can't find tapioca starch in the stores around here. Could I substitute it for potato starch or another kid? Thanks :)
I gave volume measurements here so you would have to convert to ML and use your liquid measuring utensils. Next time I make a batch of these I'll weigh out the ingredients so I can provide a better guide for weighted measurements. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
@EdentiaFarms I have tried to make these bars several times.. I am not sure if they have too much glycerin or not enough. How long are they supposed to take to dry? I have let them dry over night or even 2 days and they are still soft.
@rmrmrm007 The cost would depend on how much you get the ingredients for. Generally the more you buy in bulk, the cheaper they are. I would not consider this cheap, personally. Bubble bath bars are not cheap items but they work better than liquid bubble baths.
When I made this recipe, I noticed it was a little dry. I should have added more glycerin, but instead I just added distilled water. In the end they still turned out wonderfully! I hope they bubble properly still!
Love the video. Can this be put in jars and used as a bubble bath dough or will it get too hard. I want something that I can jar and sell. I'm doing bath bomb cupcakes so I'd like something different and a little more upscale for adults. Thanks.
If you cut into cubes and dry them out a little then you should be able to use a jar to store them in single size chunks. It doesn't get very hard but may get crumbly as it dries. Hope that helps.
Hi Bonnie! I tried this recipe but it was so dry....it was not a clay like consistency at all....it was almost like bath bomb consistency so I started adding more glycerin. But I think I added too much and now its been 2 days and they are still soft. I will try again adding,more glycerin but I won't overdue it this time lol. Thanks for the recipe!
LOVE your tutorial! I was wondering (and didn't see it in the comments below) if Tapioca Starch, and Tapioca Flour are the same thing? The consensus on the internet seems to be 50/50 on the subject.
Question ❓ is it possible to salvage a big batch of Bath Bomb mix that I made wrong? I made a mix that didn't hold together it crumbled. Can I salvage it by adding all the necessary ingredients to it and remaking a new batch of bath bombs? Are should I just throw away? Ugh 😢
Good Earth Spa - No it did not activate yet. I plan to add all 3 major ingredients baking soda, critic acid & corn starch to my huge mix and see what happens. I will keep you posted because I sure hate to throw away huge amounts of costly ingredients. Ugh. 🤦🏻♀️
This is so cool. Thank you so much! I work at LUSH cosmetics and I think I'm going to use your recipe but add something like lavender flowers, because they have some bubble bars with it in. I want to put seaweed too? Will these fall out of the bar when it's sitting if I use it with your recipe? or it should be sticky enough.
Thanks for your comment! I am not exactly sure why... but the amount of glycerin needed seems to vary batch by batch. Try adding it in gradually so that you can get the perfect consistency. I think it has to do with relative room humidity and the fact that glycerin can sometimes be holding onto moisture (glycerin can absorb water).
You can get glycerin in your drug store. In my local drug store they keep small bottles in the first aid section. Or, you can get a better deal by ordering in bulk from soap supply websites.
I don't think essential depot carries it but Amazon does and recently I think bramble berry started carrying it. Also, chemistry connection has it sometimes and some other places. Shop around.
@ANTONIA1504 Hello, the recipe is in English. There is a link in the information. If you copy it and paste it into an online translator, such as google translate, you will have the recipe in Italian. Measurements of this recipe are using the English System. I don't know enough Italian to write this out. Hope that helps. Thank you.
Hi Bonnie, just to say I love your videos. I've tried to convert the recipe as I'm in London, but I've found that the drying stage seems to be taking 5 days and used the least amount of glycerine, would using more oil and a little less glycerine help the hardening process? Thanks Sharon
Love the bubble bars. I think I added too much veg glycerin. They are not drying (hardening) but I love the feel. I think I thought they were not blending when making so added a little more glycerin. should have kept kneading and waited before adding more glycerin i think. tons of bubbles though .
@mjone135 Glad to help! I also had a couple failed bubble bar attempts. I found that every other recipe that is available publicly just isn't quite right. Either they don't dry out or firm up, don't bubble well or contain SLS. I spent time and money on supplies getting it right and now I have about 5 or 6 successful formulations. This one is the most basic with easy to get ingredients and I decided to share it to help others avoid those costly mistakes.
Hi Bonnie! I just wanted to say that after one year of watching your videos (among others) that I really admire you and your way of working with your audience. You and your approach to soaping and all other things is really admirable and hats off to you! Keep up the amazing work - and keep your videos coming as much as you can. I, for one, really love them! Best, Darren Jorgensen.
if you add a few spoonfuls of cocoa butter or shea butter to the bubble bar it bubbles just as well and then it moisturizes ALOT better
Love those bright colors!
I know how you feel. I remember living for years without a bathtub. Congrats on moving and good luck with the bubble bar making.
pink and blue loook sooo good together
I just tried your recipe! Yes I modified it a bit, I added Milk powder (Coconut and Buttermilk) and compensated with a little more wet ingredients. They turned out BEAUTIFUL! Thank-you! You gave me a place to start. My first Bubble Bars, and they came out Beautiful. Just mix until you have a consistency like a cookie dough, shape, let dry. I scented mine with Pie Spice, topped them with a little Raw sugar, and they are hardening up, no stickiness, and lots of beautiful bubbles!
@sweetanngel369 I formulate my own recipes. This is one of a few bubble bar recipes I have formulated. I am sharing it because it has the easiest to find ingredients and can be made at home easily. I am working on a book.
I wanted to tell you that it was very nice of you to share one of your recipes, for your bubble bars with everyone. Not everyone is like you. Awesome!! Tonight I made my first bubble bars ever! Yay!:) I got my order in the mail for supplies and made some. I will cut them later and give it a try. I will let you know how they work. I did something a little different so I'll try it and tell you about it. Thank you Bonnie! Bianka:)
There is a link in the description with exact amounts of all ingredients that I used. Sometimes I need more/less glycerin so just go by the consistency.
Thank you sooo much for posting this. I've had failed attempts at those and have been intimidated ever since and just resorted to making foaming bath bombs but watching you has eased bubble bar anxiety LOL! I still have all of the stuff to make them so I think I might give it another try soon. Bonnie I really appreciate you!
Yes, try that. My formula works for me where I live in my humidity but some people will definitely want to adjust as glycerin holds moisture. Try using less with more oil or using less glycerin altogether. It's a humidity sensitive recipe that needs to be slightly changed each time I make it. Go for consistency, don't stress over using the actual measurements that I am using.
Thanks for replying. I rebatched it and added more corn starch and baking powder. It worked!
I just made these- and I am excited to see how they turn out! I had to improvise as I didn't realize how much glycerin I should have bought! lol
Thanks for the recipe and walking me through it!
I ordered my SLSa from The Chemistry Store. I live about 20 minutes from them so I put in the order and two hours later I pick it up at the warehouse. :)
Thank you for the tutorial!
Hi Bonnie. It's been weeks since I made these bubble bars and they are still moist. I've tried everything to firm them up but no success. However, they are excellent in the tub my grandchildren love them. I've not tried to market them and most likey will not try making them again I do not have the knowledge you do to make this a money maker but it is a great gift idea. Again I want to say I Love your videos and watch them over and over you are such a creative gal.
Check in the about tab under the video. That is where I always put the recipes, info and helpful links as well as social media info, etc or whatever is relevant to the video. Thanks for watching!
@Lilbleedingdoll OIC, yes, clay absorbs oils and moisture. I've tried to formulate Bubble Bath Bars with clay in the past and found that only very small amounts work. I've tried another gal's recipe that is on YT and uses clay and they never dried out either. You can sub cornstarch for tapioca starch or potato starch. Starches do hold moisture but they lend a certain stiffness. Clay absorbs LOTS of oils and water.
Thank you so much for sharing. I made some today. I couldn't find all of the ingredients, but made do with what I had. Cheers to you, thank you so much, this is so fun! It's like playing with play dough.
@SonicJet624 Yes and I use these for my own kids. Compared to what is in commercial bubble bath products (SLS) the bubbling ingredient used in these bubble bath bars is more gentle and does not penetrate the skin (SLSA). By adding a moisturizing oil such as olive oil, almond oil, shea butter... your bath can be moisturizing also.
I had a bunch not dry too well so with the help of my darling little. Grand daughter ... We put them in a pretty jar and add it to bath . Fun and it works nicely , bonus market friendly too;) thank you Bonnie you have taught me sooo much
Yes, bubble bars can be easily shaped into anything including hearts!
@Lilbleedingdoll It would help to know what you subbed for it. But, cornstarch holds onto moisture so that is probably why they are not drying.
Hi there Bonnie.... Wow this almost looks like an ice cream cake, the way you've rolled it and then the cutting.... I enjoyed watching your video & printed it out as well, thank you for sharing Happy New Year ! XOXO Alma
@strastube Soap Colorants often stain bath tubs and is harder to clean off. Food coloring is easy to find and water soluble. A few drops is all you need for lots of bubble bars. There are other colorants you can use but this recipe is meant to be easy for beginners. I wanted the person making them to not have to order in most of the ingredients and every grocer carries food coloring.
Thank You for this video and recipe. The kids are so excited about making this! They want to make it for Christmas gifts this year.
@islandgirlsoaps It's because the ingredients are expensive and they are hard to formulate. It was quite a decision to share one of my bubble bar recipes or not. I decided to share it.
Thank you for sharing this...
Wow Bonnie this video will surely get alot of hits. You are great at doing tuts. Thanks for doing this video, as I am not yet ready to make bubble bars I did wonder what the texture would be like and what I look for when I do make them.
I love the position of your camera! Thanks so much!
@Rainbowdrops31 Hi, try adding more starch or baking soda if they are too wet. Clay seems to prevent them from drying out. You can still use them if they are wet. They should still bubble just fine.
@ibelongincali The recipe already calls for some oils which is good for your skin. You can sub out any oil for the oil portion but not oil for glycerin portion. Feel free to experiment with using more oil and less glycerin and maybe that will work out. Glycerin is a great humectant, holds moisture to the skin.
Such fun bubbles!
Really great tutorial... can't wait to try it out.
Thanks so much for this video. Great instruction too! I made these and was actually able to roll these! They bubble like crazy too. Thank you!
I have been trying too find out how to make these. Thank you for uploading this useful video i will be using this tip in the future
You have always been so helpful. You explain things very well.
Thank You so Very much... ! To Share Your Expertise and make those wonderful tutorials !
@destinycbi Thanks! Tapioca starch is made from the dried and ground roots of the cassava plant. It's a starchy semi-sweet flour used to thicken soups or sauces, etc. You can find it in natural food stores or regular grocery stores. It holds scents well so I like to add it to my bubble bars.
Try adding in the glycerin slowly. You might not need as much as I recommended. The glycerin amount is variable. On a humid day for example, I need less since glycerin draws in moisture. If it seems too gooey then add in more solid ingredients. You can also try a dehydrator on the low setting or just a fan to blow on them. Thanks for the tips for hard oils.
Very good demo! thanks for sharing
Thank you for this great share and actually taking the time to demo this in a tub! Seeing is Believing! Great work TY
Brilliant Bonnie, amazing bubbles and so pretty. So good of you to share the recipe! Needless to say I've saved to favourites, I've yet to go down the bubble bar and bath bomb road but I have already purchased most of the ingredients I need in preparation. Thank you :-) x
@genesisloveey Yes, you can use any colorant or none at all. I recommended the food coloring since it's so easy to find in any area, locally.
Try using less glycerin, especially if you live in a humid area. Glycerin holds 20% of it's weight in water so if there is water in the air it can be hard to dry them out. Using less can help. Use just enough to get the right consistency, adding it in gradually. You might not need as much glycerin as I recommended. It just depends on the specific batch. Sometimes I use less.
Can you double the recipe up and make more at one time? Thank you for this video.. I have watched A LOT of videos on making bubble bath bars -- and yours looks like the best recipe so far... and one of the easier ones..
Double up the dry ingredients but add in the glycerin gradually. You may need more or less, even when you are not doubling. It depends on humidity and other factors.
Good Earth Spa Thank you very much for the quick response!!
Interesting question. I have not tried it. If you did, it would be the SLSA that would be washing them and since it foams you definitely would not want to use it in an automatic dishwasher but you could try it in the sink washing by hand. If you try it, let us know!
Peter Piper they're meant for when you take a bath, not so much for washing things. it might work but probably not.
Rose Ray i
i love the blue color that u made
Yes, certain fragrances can discolor bubble bars. For example, the vanilla ones I make start out while but eventually get tan. I would suggest small batches with new FOs to be sure you will be happy with the appearance of the finished product. Any off-color batches can be used or sold as seconds. Good luck!
love your sense of humor...
@TheHelenclare Sure, you can use just about any cosmetic colorant in amounts recommended by the supplier.
love these can't wait to try making them thanks Bonnie love the videos
What a Awesome Video, this recipe can you use it with a silicone mold, instead of rolling it out !! Thanks for Shareing A'nna
SLSA is Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate. It is a non-sulfate surfactant. It does not penetrate the skin and is okay for people sensitive to or allergic to sulfates.
@soluvablebathnbodytv welcome :) Glad you enjoyed it.
@AnoushBotanical hehehe ;) The inside out rolls are the most delicate!
I don't know what dry flo is. I get tapioca starch at the grocery store but some soap suppliers carry it, too.
Hey Bonnie, I made some of these and they are will not harden. I think if I make any more I will use hard oils such as shea, mango or cocobutter. That way when they are cool they'll be hard like the truffles I made. Just a heads up for anyone having the same problem of the bars not hardening use hard oils vice liquid. We beginners need to play around with the experts recipes. Thank you Bonnie for all you wonderful info videos.
where would i get vegetable glycerine and moisturizing oil? Tanks for a wonderful video
@loriadkins They only need to be firm enough to hold their shape. They do harden up but I've never had one get so rock hard that they won't dissolve. Adding the moisturizing oil helps :)
Love, Love, Love it! They look beautiful:)
Thank you!!!
I have to order the SLSA, & I will make them. ❤️
vegetable glycerin is sourced from vegetable oils. Liquid glycerin could have been sourced from vegetable oils or animal fats.
I just go my slsa from the chemistry store online, it took 2 days to arrive at my home. I love It lots of suds
Hi thanks for the video! I made these bubble bars but they are not drying out and its been 2 days?
Thank You Bonnie, very kind of you for sharing.
@Mangogummylover There is a link in the info but if you search for it online you may find more suppliers.
Hi Bonnie, I love all your videos!! I would love to make these for my kids but I can't find tapioca starch in the stores around here. Could I substitute it for potato starch or another kid? Thanks :)
these seriously look better than lush bathbombs
im seriously gonna try this stuff out !
where would you say I could get these ingredients though ?
I gave volume measurements here so you would have to convert to ML and use your liquid measuring utensils. Next time I make a batch of these I'll weigh out the ingredients so I can provide a better guide for weighted measurements. Thanks for bringing this to my attention.
@EdentiaFarms I have tried to make these bars several times.. I am not sure if they have too much glycerin or not enough. How long are they supposed to take to dry? I have let them dry over night or even 2 days and they are still soft.
@rmrmrm007 The cost would depend on how much you get the ingredients for. Generally the more you buy in bulk, the cheaper they are. I would not consider this cheap, personally. Bubble bath bars are not cheap items but they work better than liquid bubble baths.
Thanks I have alot of sensitivity to chemicals so good to know
do i need to add a preservative?
Thank you for the demo at the end! How long did you wait for your to dry to finally dry them out?
When I made this recipe, I noticed it was a little dry. I should have added more glycerin, but instead I just added distilled water. In the end they still turned out wonderfully! I hope they bubble properly still!
Love the video. Can this be put in jars and used as a bubble bath dough or will it get too hard. I want something that I can jar and sell. I'm doing bath bomb cupcakes so I'd like something different and a little more upscale for adults. Thanks.
If you cut into cubes and dry them out a little then you should be able to use a jar to store them in single size chunks. It doesn't get very hard but may get crumbly as it dries. Hope that helps.
Could i crumble up again and add some clay would that work.
Thankyou Debbie
@miserablyunhip Those are Midnight Romance Fragrance.
also, could you please do a video on what you do and how u clean up after making some soap? thank you
Hi Bonnie! I tried this recipe but it was so dry....it was not a clay like consistency at all....it was almost like bath bomb consistency so I started adding more glycerin. But I think I added too much and now its been 2 days and they are still soft. I will try again adding,more glycerin but I won't overdue it this time lol. Thanks for the recipe!
LOVE your tutorial! I was wondering (and didn't see it in the comments below) if Tapioca Starch, and Tapioca Flour are the same thing? The consensus on the internet seems to be 50/50 on the subject.
Question ❓ is it possible to salvage a big batch of Bath Bomb mix that I made wrong? I made a mix that didn't hold together it crumbled. Can I salvage it by adding all the necessary ingredients to it and remaking a new batch of bath bombs? Are should I just throw away? Ugh 😢
It depends. Did it activate and create fizz? If so, it might be too late. Maybe do fizzy bath salt?
Good Earth Spa - No it did not activate yet. I plan to add all 3 major ingredients baking soda, critic acid & corn starch to my huge mix and see what happens. I will keep you posted because I sure hate to throw away huge amounts of costly ingredients. Ugh. 🤦🏻♀️
Can i swap glycerin for something else? What about adding some vitamins or oils like lush products to make the water more silky?
@EdentiaFarms I have seen a recipie that uses much less cream of tartar. Do you think using less will really make a difference?
Very nice. Thanks
@HappyBubblesSoap Thanks & you're welcome :)
This is so cool. Thank you so much! I work at LUSH cosmetics and I think I'm going to use your recipe but add something like lavender flowers, because they have some bubble bars with it in. I want to put seaweed too? Will these fall out of the bar when it's sitting if I use it with your recipe? or it should be sticky enough.
They will stay in if mixed with dry ingredients when making dough.
Sometimes it's also called tapioca flour. You could substitute for corn starch. I've heard of one lady using potato starch. Just experiment.
Thanks so much for posting this. Do I need tapioca spots
Thanks for your comment! I am not exactly sure why... but the amount of glycerin needed seems to vary batch by batch. Try adding it in gradually so that you can get the perfect consistency. I think it has to do with relative room humidity and the fact that glycerin can sometimes be holding onto moisture (glycerin can absorb water).
You can get glycerin in your drug store. In my local drug store they keep small bottles in the first aid section. Or, you can get a better deal by ordering in bulk from soap supply websites.
@eensha6242001 You can omit it. This is just my basic version. I encourage you to experiment.
Thank you for sharing your recipe. Are these bubble bars safe for toddlers?
amazon has and thecandlemakerstore both have it
Can you use a rolling pin to flatten it out?
I don't think essential depot carries it but Amazon does and recently I think bramble berry started carrying it. Also, chemistry connection has it sometimes and some other places. Shop around.
should i put them in a container anyway since they have not harden?
@ANTONIA1504 Hello, the recipe is in English. There is a link in the information. If you copy it and paste it into an online translator, such as google translate, you will have the recipe in Italian. Measurements of this recipe are using the English System. I don't know enough Italian to write this out. Hope that helps. Thank you.
Yes, try potato or corn starch.
Hi Bonnie, just to say I love your videos. I've tried to convert the recipe as I'm in London, but I've found that the drying stage seems to be taking 5 days and used the least amount of glycerine, would using more oil and a little less glycerine help the hardening process?
Thanks
Sharon
would it be okay to make them in a mold of some sort?
Love the bubble bars. I think I added too much veg glycerin. They are not drying (hardening) but I love the feel. I think I thought they were not blending when making so added a little more glycerin. should have kept kneading and waited before adding more glycerin i think. tons of bubbles though .
i wanted to ask if its possible to use essential oils instead of fragrance oils?