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OMG - After about 30+ recipes or DISASTERS I should say ,I click on this realize I need kaolin clay I ordered it, Got it today used ( THIS ) recipe and FINALLY SUCCESS!! I've already made 24 bombs,14 Donuts & probably 60 embeds I'M ON A ROLL!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Hi Mónica Leiva! I'm not entirely sure! We've found that witch hazel works the best for adding moisturization to your bath bombs without making them fizz prematurely. To add some moisture, you can add some skin-loving oils to your bath bombs. I'll include several tutorials that use oil. =) Mini Heart Bath Bombs: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/show-love/ Invigorating Foot Soak: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/happy-feet-invigorating-foot-soak/ Also, You Wish Soap Supplies in The Netherlands carries Bramble Berry products. That may be an option for you. =) Resources For International Soapers: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/soaping-world-resources-international-soapers/
Hi Rachel, I used the "Stacked Star Mold" in this video which you can find here: www.brambleberry.com/Stacked-Star-Mold-P4618.aspx Unfortunately Bramble Berry doesn't carry that particular flower mold, but we have one very similar! www.brambleberry.com/Guest-Lotus-Mold-P5615.aspx
Hi Gyöngyi Horváth! You can find all our products and prices at brambleberry.com! Also, good news - we do ship to Hungary. You can read more in our international shipping policies: www.brambleberry.com/International-Shipping-Policies.aspx
This is not about this particular video, I've seen a few of your videos and find them very informative. Can I use citric acid in lotion and hair conditioners? and if yes, what amount can I use for 8 ounces of hair conditioner? thank you
Great video!! I'm going to try and start making my own bath bombs. do you think i can add almond oil and marshmellow root powder into the mix? I love the scent it makes.
I was wondering if you could do it only with baking soda and maybe water instead of witch hazel. Is this possible cause I really just want to try it without citric acid !! Plus I don't even have it :/ But It wont matter if it doesn't fizz I just wan't to try it for my first time simply. :)
After leaving mine overnight they developed some green spots. I had put a few dried rose petals in. I'm wondering whether it could be those as the discolour seems to be around those. Also the rose fragrance I found online smelt awful. Will have to keep trying I guess. Think I'll leave out the rose petals and fragrance this time.
i bought some citric acid but it says 'for cooking purposes only keep away from eyes and skin' is there another soap kind of citric acid to get or is that one safe to use?
Hi soap queen I'm new to this but I worked along with your video step by step my 1st batch of fizzies came out perfectly but my other batches get hard then they get soft meaning when I try to take them out the mold they're soft I did the hand test was the consistency was just like yours in the video what could be going wrong oh I live in Norfolk Va
Hello! Oxides are heavier, meaning they don't mix in well with the fine bath bomb mixture. If you want to use powder colorants in your bath bombs, you can use our micas, which mix in nicely! Micas: www.brambleberry.com/Micas-C46.aspx We also love using La Bomb Colorants. Because they're specifically made for bath bombs, they are a perfect colorant. =) La Bomb colorants: www.brambleberry.com/Bath-Bomb-Dyes-C50.aspx
Hi Soap Queen, love your videos! Just wondering how long your fizzies last for if you were storing them? How long is their shelf life? Do you have to cover them with plastic when you store them to protect their fragrance? Does the citric acid work as a preservative as well?
Hi there! So glad you love the videos. =) Fizzies can react to the moisture in the air and go off early. If you're not planning to use them right away, we recommend wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap. That keeps them protected from any moisture in the air, and helps prevent the top notes of the fragrance from fading away. Also, they should last for about a year or so. Citric acid does not work as a preservative. However, because there is no water in this recipe, it doesn't need a preservative! You can find out more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
Awh, I thought that maybe your producers were making you talk like that or something, but now I feel like an ass because that's just how you are because you get so excited about soap that's so cute holycow. p.s, because of watching your videos I bought all of my bath bomb making supplies from bramble berry
I want to know if I do not have witch hazel to spray on bath bombs what else can I use? I am making the minty lucky charm and they fell apart too dry I use the rubbered molds.
You can use water or rubbing alcohol but put it in a spray bottle and only spritz 3 or 4 times and stir then do it again till its mixed and the right texture
Oils are a great way to moisten bath bombs and add skin-loving properties. Start with about 0.5 ounces per pound. Some crafters use 99% isopropyl alcohol, but it can dry the bath bombs out, so they're more likely to crack. Try a combination of oil and alcohol to hold the mixture together. We don't recommend water, though.
Hello AnnMarie I had make the them and some of them had cracked after about 24 or more hours, not big cracks but they did. Can you tell me what have i done wrong?... Thanks. Cristina
Hmm, it sounds like they may be a bit dry. Bath bombs can crack if they get too dry. We've also found they crack more if they're wet with alcohol instead of witch hazel. For your next batch, squeeze the mixture in your hand. If it stays together when you open your hand, you're ready to mold! If not, spray 1-2 times with witch hazel, mix and test again. Keep repeating that process until the mixture holds its shape. It should have the consistency of wet sand. =) Get more tips in this post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-bomb-questions-answers/
@Lucretia65 Ok thanks. I wonder why when you look at MOST people's recipes for Bath Bombs they add water to their oils mixture. hmmmm? I will try without water. I also place an order for the metallic bath bombs. I hope this helps. I am really getting sick and tired of buying the plastic ornaments. UGH
So, I just made fizzies for the first time yesterday. Thank you for your informative videos. They came out great and held their shape. But after letting them sit over night, they were slightly stuck to the dish and felt a little "moist". Not really moist, but a little pliable. Any idea why? I sprayed the witch hazel a few times while filling my molds because I thought it was a little dry. I'm thinking maybe i put too much and that is why they are a little moist. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Chemically speaking, citric acid IS an acid. I think what you meant to say is that citric acid is not a corrosive acid, meaning it doesn't eat away at things and is not used in that way. Anything that lowers the pH of another liquid or mixture is an acid.
Jes' Oko citric acid is a mild corrosive. If you watch a lot of the Bramble Berry videos, you will see that in many of them she recommends wearing gloves to protect your manicure because it can ‘eat away’ at nail polish.
no. I mean to say, what quality of epsom salt is used in bath salts as there are many qualities in the market- technical grade, industrial grade, laboratory grade, pharma grade,etc.
We like to use skin-safe salts that are intended for cosmetics like scrubs and bath salts. =) Read more about salts here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/sunday-night-spotlight-salts/
I have the large round plastic molds. No matter what I do mine always fall apart when I try to take the molds off. On my smaller ones they are really crumbly and have the tendency to fall apart. What am I doing wrong?
I'm thinking making some of these as Christmas presents. Great video, very thorough steps. Where would you suggest to buy these ingredients from for lesser of the price (except for baking soda)?
I just finished making it but my frosting was too soft (i used a hand held mixer that was stressed with the frosting mix) so I added more water. My question is what makes the frosting grainy?
Great video. you won't get the benefits of baking soda in you water though, because of the chemical reaction you are left with sodium citrate in the tub not sodium bicarbonate
@mangopeachy1 ive seen bathbombs with paper streamers, flags, glitter, spices (whole and ground), tea leaves, seaweed, flower petals, seeds and toys in the center and on the outside.
@redbone26twin i think because nothing is holding them together because i saw other people use water in their recipe and it looked really firmer like the ones u buy from stores
Hi Mrs. Soapqueen,I have a question that I felt only you could answer for me. I am wanting to make a bath bomb with a very specific scent. However, it is not in liquid form, it is a powder. To be even more specific it is the LUSH Vanilla Puff Powder. Is it possible to use the powder instead of a liquid fragrance? And if so what quantity would you recommend? Thank you very very much for your time. =)
It might help to mention baking your garden variety baking soda at low temp (175-200F) for about an hour, as it is a hygroscopic (ambient moisture absorbing) chemical, and actually has a tiny amount of water bound to it right out of the box. This should help to increase shelf life of the final product and cut down on tiny air pockets that will make your fizzies look coarse or unprofessional.
Hi Anne Marie, I loved your tutorial, specially the "bath bombs". Is there a way that you can pass me the steps to how I can make may bath bombs with stripes, please? I have been seeing different types of bath bombs with stripes and I am facinated. I am new in the world of soap. I never did this before. Where in your site, has the instructions how to make a stipre tiger bath bombs. Thanks, Becky
Oh and... I know you wanted some other soap ideas and I thought sushi would be cool fortune cookies too! I'd be kinda cool if you could do like a spilled raw egg type of soap with the yolk and the clear part... I've been brainstorming. I hope you like those ideas. I have a lot I want to try, I hope you can too... Like fruit and oh! Candy canes, I'm trying to figure out a way to do that still, if you have an idea.please tell me thank you!!!!! :]
Hi! I was wondering if it was possible to save bath bombs that have gone soft due to humidity? My work area has flooded with all the rain we've gotten this year and I recently found all my bath bombs are no longer hard but very soft and crumbly... I'm figuring they're a lost cause but there's always that small hope haha
I use 500 grams of baking soda, 400 grams of lemon acid and when I mix it I add essential oil. And everything is good if I use small molds or any other different shape of mold, but when I use bigger ones, they always go down. Once, I left them in the mold, but then, the bomb "glued" and I had to break it.
Absolutely, yes. Just make sure your finished products are fully cured before packaging. It helps to cure you fizzies in a desiccant chamber, an airtight bag or dish with calcium cloride (dri-rite,) to help eliminate any trace moisture that might become steam in contact with the heat from your heat gun. Reactive chemicals plus heat equals a faster reation.
Hi Ann-Marie, I have been really enjoying your videos, but I have a question... Can you use epsom salts in the bath bomb recipes? epsom salt would be a great addition for sore achey muscles. If yes, what would you recommend as far as amount and how would you do it? Thanks for the advice!
Anne-Marie, I am having a little trouble getting the citric acid. I live in Germany and the Apoteke has 100g for 3,45 euro. That's almost 5 dollar for 1/2 cup. I have heard that you can use Cream Tartar. Have you tried this? Do you think that it will work just as well? Thanks. ~~Sammie
I'm really interested in making the bath bombs. Can I hollow it out before letting it set and put things like dried or fresh rose petals in the middle? There are several soap makers in my area so when I get started, I want to set myself apart from the rest. So glad I found your channel! :)
the alchohol can and will eventually evaporate, this will leave you with a bomb with a softer outer shell, same with I think witch hazel, if you wanted to ensure product survival on a store shelf I might suggest using water, as this makes bombs very hard. And of course you can use too much of anything.
I made bath bombs without kaolin clay. The first batch went fine, but then the second bath started cracking a couple hours after drying. Why did this cracking happen? Do i HAVE to use kaolin clay? What can i subsitute for the clay (something easy to find in stores)?
ok... I just went to the store to buy witch hazel, sprayed some in my bath bomb mix and it started fizzing! I looked at the bottle and it says 86% witch hazel, 14% alcohol. I don't know why it is fizzing or what to use to get them to stay together better. Any suggestions?
hi there can you help? when ive made my bath bombs and have put them in moulds ,then take them out and place on my paper they start to bubble on the surface and crack when drying :( what am i doing wrong .please help x regards lisa j
You need to work fast and let some time pass after it's in your mold. Also depending on where you live you may need more or less liquid, also it's a 2:1 baking soda to citric acid ratio, also if you add more than 40% other stuff you might blow your recipe.
Ok! Thanks! Also, instead of using witch hazel i used rubbing alcohol...can i use too much alcohol? if yes, can the same thing happen when you use witch hazel? Thank you so much! Im a little bit of a beginner becoming interested in soap makeing! :D
Don't the bath bombs go "down" while they are drying? I've done some bombs, but they can not stay in the same shape, they just splash down! What to do? I also used molds but it'doesnt help because it cant stay in the mold while drying. Any advices please??
You are only using the witch hazel to add moisture to the mixture if it needs more in order to clump together. So you are really going to be the best judge of that. Give a couple mists and mix it in, if your mixture is still falling apart add more.
Hi Ann-Marie :) I just started reading your book - at first I didn't know that it was YOUR book, but I kept thinking 'this sounds a lot like Ann-Marie' and then as I am reading, you mentioned your Soap Queen youtube channel and then I laughed at myself :p ANYWAY - I did have a question that might sound silly, but can you use food colouring in bath fizzies?
Hello! So glad you like the book! =) Food coloring is often water-based. That means when you add it to your mixture your bath fizzies will start to react! I'd recommend using our La Bomb Colorants: www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=la+bomb
Can you add Cocoa Butter or Shea Butter to this recipe - if so how much do you think would be the correct amount? Also can you add SLSA and if so how much should I add? Thank you. I love your videos
+Kristi Ussery Hi Kristi! Absolutely, that would feel great in your fizzies! It adds some great moisture. Keep in mind it can also make the tub slippery, so be careful when getting out. I would recommend starting out with about 1 tablespoon of butter per cup of fizzy mixture. If you want more, you can add from there. =) We used shea oil and cocoa butter in these Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/orange-creamsicle-bath-truffle/ You can also add SLSA! That helps create nice bubbles. You can add the same amount of SLSA as citric acid. We used SLSA in these Aloe Bubble Bath Bombs: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/aloe-bubble-bath-bombs/ SLSA: www.brambleberry.com/Sodium-Lauryl-Sulfoacetate-SLSA-P5244.aspx Cocoa butter: www.brambleberry.com/Cocoa-Butter-P3218.aspx Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx
I had a go at making my first bath bombs but I think I got them a little too wet. After un-moulding they seemed solid enough, however I could still hear them fizzing when I put them to my ear. Is this normal?
im planning on making square versions of these, and I want to make them gifts and put them in jars. What would be a good size? on amazon.com they say 32 oz and 9 oz, but I really dont know how big those would be. help?
i use water in my bath fizzies. they do fizz, but you don't put so much water on them that they disolve. all my bath fizzies have worked out beautiful. i even use rose water sometimes too add too the fragrance. :)
and whenyou put more stuff like oatmeal, kaolin clay, chamomile, powerded milk does the citric and baking soda get snuffed out I just cant seam to make bombs that dont fall apart they were really wet
I thought only essential oils must be used...but you used fragrance oil....is that right? cause I prefer fragrance oil when it comes to price.what's the difference please?both have the same effect?
at 5:22-23 u said we have to fill all the way flush to the back? sorry my English is not good and I want to learn the process to making bath bombs. That is why I want to understand what u said. Thank you!
also I forgot to mention 1/4 tsp sweet almond oil, and fine betonite clay. I don't have a lot of money to blow or spend on an expensive fix. my spendable fix it budget is around $5.
Hi Soap Queen, I made the bath bombs using your recipe with the steel dome mold. I let them dry and they all cracked. is it something i did wrong? any suggestions would help!!!!
I am using 3 cups baking soda, 1 1/2 cups citric acid, 1/2 cup powdered milk, 1/8 cup olive oil, 1/8 cup fine epsom salts, 9 drops lemon meyer EO, 1 tsp orange peel zest.
How many mono bath bombs does this recipe make?And when are you making a new video? I love them and there really helpful! Please reply as soon as possible:)
i called over 10000 stores an nooone had it..finally i just gave up an ordered it from bramble berry :) its not to expensive most of there stuff isnt :)
help please. if you use gel coloring, do you add water to it 1st then add to mix? because straiggt from the container didn't mix completely.? I'm so stuck
+aliyah abdullah You don't need to add any water to the La Bomb colorants! Just add a couple of drops and mix well with your hands. It can take awhile to get the colorant completely mixed in (5 minutes or so), so keep working the color in with your hands until it's fully incorporated. =) La Bomb Colorants: www.brambleberry.com/For-Bath-Bombs-C50.aspx
citric acid is an ACID its just a weak organic acid found in cirtus fruit. And the reason they fizzle is because when citric acid(which is an acid) and baking soda( which is a base fizzle up when in water).
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bath bombssssssssss
OMG - After about 30+ recipes or DISASTERS I should say ,I click on this realize I need kaolin clay I ordered it, Got it today used ( THIS ) recipe and FINALLY SUCCESS!! I've already made 24 bombs,14 Donuts & probably 60 embeds I'M ON A ROLL!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Saved by Christ lol. This is awesome! Can't wait to receive my order so I can play!
Saved by Christ Reallly !?? i made disasters as well , i have a ton of kaolin clay and plan to use . Thanks for the tip
Apparently I am 12 and "fizz prematurely" really got me good.
Hi Mónica Leiva!
I'm not entirely sure! We've found that witch hazel works the best for adding moisturization to your bath bombs without making them fizz prematurely.
To add some moisture, you can add some skin-loving oils to your bath bombs. I'll include several tutorials that use oil. =)
Mini Heart Bath Bombs: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/show-love/
Invigorating Foot Soak: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/happy-feet-invigorating-foot-soak/
Also, You Wish Soap Supplies in The Netherlands carries Bramble Berry products. That may be an option for you. =)
Resources For International Soapers: www.soapqueen.com/bramble-berry-news/soaping-world-resources-international-soapers/
Thank you so much for your help, I knew I could count on your expertise!
Thank you so much Antonia A.! That really means a lot to me. I'm so glad you found the video helpful. =)
Hi Rachel, I used the "Stacked Star Mold" in this video which you can find here: www.brambleberry.com/Stacked-Star-Mold-P4618.aspx
Unfortunately Bramble Berry doesn't carry that particular flower mold, but we have one very similar! www.brambleberry.com/Guest-Lotus-Mold-P5615.aspx
Hi Gyöngyi Horváth!
You can find all our products and prices at brambleberry.com! Also, good news - we do ship to Hungary. You can read more in our international shipping policies: www.brambleberry.com/International-Shipping-Policies.aspx
This is not about this particular video, I've seen a few of your videos and find them very informative. Can I use citric acid in lotion and hair conditioners? and if yes, what amount can I use for 8 ounces of hair conditioner? thank you
Can I substitute rose clay for kaolin clay?
Great video!! I'm going to try and start making my own bath bombs. do you think i can add almond oil and marshmellow root powder into the mix? I love the scent it makes.
I was wondering if you could do it only with baking soda and maybe water instead of witch hazel. Is this possible cause I really just want to try it without citric acid !! Plus I don't even have it :/ But It wont matter if it doesn't fizz I just wan't to try it for my first time simply. :)
Another question? You don't use water at all??
After leaving mine overnight they developed some green spots. I had put a few dried rose petals in. I'm wondering whether it could be those as the discolour seems to be around those. Also the rose fragrance I found online smelt awful. Will have to keep trying I guess. Think I'll leave out the rose petals and fragrance this time.
i bought some citric acid but it says 'for cooking purposes only keep away from eyes and skin' is there another soap kind of citric acid to get or is that one safe to use?
Can you use the Kaolin Clay with the plastic molds?
Hi soap queen I'm new to this but I worked along with your video step by step my 1st batch of fizzies came out perfectly but my other batches get hard then they get soft meaning when I try to take them out the mold they're soft I did the hand test was the consistency was just like yours in the video what could be going wrong oh I live in Norfolk Va
Hi Gyöngyi Horváth!
You are so welcome! Also, thanks for your kind words. =)
Hello, Ann Marie! Would ultramarine oxide work for coloring the bath bombs?
Hello!
Oxides are heavier, meaning they don't mix in well with the fine bath bomb mixture. If you want to use powder colorants in your bath bombs, you can use our micas, which mix in nicely!
Micas: www.brambleberry.com/Micas-C46.aspx
We also love using La Bomb Colorants. Because they're specifically made for bath bombs, they are a perfect colorant. =)
La Bomb colorants: www.brambleberry.com/Bath-Bomb-Dyes-C50.aspx
Hi Soap Queen, love your videos! Just wondering how long your fizzies last for if you were storing them? How long is their shelf life? Do you have to cover them with plastic when you store them to protect their fragrance? Does the citric acid work as a preservative as well?
Hi there! So glad you love the videos. =)
Fizzies can react to the moisture in the air and go off early. If you're not planning to use them right away, we recommend wrapping them tightly in plastic wrap. That keeps them protected from any moisture in the air, and helps prevent the top notes of the fragrance from fading away. Also, they should last for about a year or so.
Citric acid does not work as a preservative. However, because there is no water in this recipe, it doesn't need a preservative! You can find out more in the Talk It Out Tuesday: Preservatives post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/lotion/talk-it-out-tuesday-preservatives/
Yay 🤗🤗 finally something that even I can do‼️. Of course this is easy enough for kids to do as well 😒
hello
where should i buy the witch hazel and fragrance oils and colours becuase I live in Australia and the shipping seems to be very expensive
thanks
Awh, I thought that maybe your producers were making you talk like that or something, but now I feel like an ass because that's just how you are because you get so excited about soap that's so cute holycow.
p.s, because of watching your videos I bought all of my bath bomb making supplies from bramble berry
What about if I don't have kaolin clay? CAN i USE SOME OTHER KIND OF CLAY?
I want to know if I do not have witch hazel to spray on bath bombs what else can I use? I am making the minty lucky charm and they fell apart too dry I use the rubbered molds.
You can use water or rubbing alcohol but put it in a spray bottle and only spritz 3 or 4 times and stir then do it again till its mixed and the right texture
What else can be used other than witch hazel? Can we use isopropyl alcohol??
Oils are a great way to moisten bath bombs and add skin-loving properties. Start with about 0.5 ounces per pound. Some crafters use 99% isopropyl alcohol, but it can dry the bath bombs out, so they're more likely to crack. Try a combination of oil and alcohol to hold the mixture together. We don't recommend water, though.
Do you still use the Witch Hazel in the Bath Bomb recipe??
Don't have with hazel and citric acid what can I use instead of witch hazel?!
can you use something else than witch hazel?
Just started out, and you're saving me time and more disasters! Thanks!
Veta B sorry to see about that don't like it Channel just kidding you are the best person ever
Hello AnnMarie
I had make the them and some of them had cracked after about 24 or more hours, not big cracks but they did. Can you tell me what have i done wrong?...
Thanks.
Cristina
Hmm, it sounds like they may be a bit dry. Bath bombs can crack if they get too dry. We've also found they crack more if they're wet with alcohol instead of witch hazel. For your next batch, squeeze the mixture in your hand. If it stays together when you open your hand, you're ready to mold! If not, spray 1-2 times with witch hazel, mix and test again. Keep repeating that process until the mixture holds its shape. It should have the consistency of wet sand. =)
Get more tips in this post: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-bomb-questions-answers/
Hi again, sorry to bother you, but is it possible to order your product if you live in Australia? Will it cost more? Thx
What is a substitute for Kaolin clay??(:
how do you store them because I kept them on my counter over night and some of them became really dry and started to crack and crumble
I finally ordered the mold and it turned out absolutely wonderful. Thank you
should I post it on the fan page?
@Lucretia65 Ok thanks. I wonder why when you look at MOST people's recipes for Bath Bombs they add water to their oils mixture. hmmmm? I will try without water. I also place an order for the metallic bath bombs. I hope this helps. I am really getting sick and tired of buying the plastic ornaments. UGH
So, I just made fizzies for the first time yesterday. Thank you for your informative videos. They came out great and held their shape. But after letting them sit over night, they were slightly stuck to the dish and felt a little "moist". Not really moist, but a little pliable. Any idea why? I sprayed the witch hazel a few times while filling my molds because I thought it was a little dry. I'm thinking maybe i put too much and that is why they are a little moist. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Thank u so much u helped me because we are doing an enterprise making lip balms bath bombs and soaps
Chemically speaking, citric acid IS an acid. I think what you meant to say is that citric acid is not a corrosive acid, meaning it doesn't eat away at things and is not used in that way. Anything that lowers the pH of another liquid or mixture is an acid.
Thanks so much for your comment! I wanted to let people know it is safe to use in this recipe. I appreciate your feedback. =)
I figured that was probably the case but I wanted to make sure. Love your videos :)
Jes' Oko citric acid is a mild corrosive. If you watch a lot of the Bramble Berry videos, you will see that in many of them she recommends wearing gloves to protect your manicure because it can ‘eat away’ at nail polish.
hey! what grade of magnesium sulphate( epsom salt) is used in bath salts? TIA! :)
Hi there! I'm not quite sure what you're asking, sorry about that. Are you wanting to know if it's food grade?
no. I mean to say, what quality of epsom salt is used in bath salts as there are many qualities in the market- technical grade, industrial grade, laboratory grade, pharma grade,etc.
We like to use skin-safe salts that are intended for cosmetics like scrubs and bath salts. =)
Read more about salts here: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/tips-and-tricks/sunday-night-spotlight-salts/
@LilDeuce225 It probably has water in it which could possibly negate the fizziness of the bath bomb... that's the only downside I can think of.
I have the large round plastic molds. No matter what I do mine always fall apart when I try to take the molds off. On my smaller ones they are really crumbly and have the tendency to fall apart. What am I doing wrong?
I got it from mountain rose herbs and it says witch hazel extract on the bottle. Maybe it wan;t supposed to be extract or something?
I'm thinking making some of these as Christmas presents. Great video, very thorough steps. Where would you suggest to buy these ingredients from for lesser of the price (except for baking soda)?
I was just wondering why you do not include arrowroot powder? :)
We don't typically add arrowroot powder to our bath bombs! Why are you wanting to add it? Let me know and I can offer some suggestions. =)
I just finished making it but my frosting was too soft (i used a hand held mixer that was stressed with the frosting mix) so I added more water. My question is what makes the frosting grainy?
Great video.
you won't get the benefits of baking soda in you water though, because of the chemical reaction you are left with sodium citrate in the tub not sodium bicarbonate
@mangopeachy1 ive seen bathbombs with paper streamers, flags, glitter, spices (whole and ground), tea leaves, seaweed, flower petals, seeds and toys in the center and on the outside.
@redbone26twin i think because nothing is holding them together because i saw other people use water in their recipe and it looked really firmer like the ones u buy from stores
I like how you speak.
thank you, I've been failing so badly in tiny molds, big molds I'm fine I use the standard 2:1 recipe, but my smaller ones always break!
Hi Mrs. Soapqueen,I have a question that I felt only you could answer for me. I am wanting to make a bath bomb with a very specific scent. However, it is not in liquid form, it is a powder. To be even more specific it is the LUSH Vanilla Puff Powder. Is it possible to use the powder instead of a liquid fragrance? And if so what quantity would you recommend? Thank you very very much for your time. =)
It might help to mention baking your garden variety baking soda at low temp (175-200F) for about an hour, as it is a hygroscopic (ambient moisture absorbing) chemical, and actually has a tiny amount of water bound to it right out of the box. This should help to increase shelf life of the final product and cut down on tiny air pockets that will make your fizzies look coarse or unprofessional.
Hi Anne Marie,
I loved your tutorial, specially the "bath bombs". Is there a way that you can pass me the steps to how I can make may bath bombs with stripes, please? I have been seeing different types of bath bombs with stripes and I am facinated. I am new in the world of soap. I never did this before. Where in your site, has the instructions how to make a stipre tiger bath bombs.
Thanks,
Becky
Oh and... I know you wanted some other soap ideas and I thought sushi would be cool fortune cookies too! I'd be kinda cool if you could do like a spilled raw egg type of soap with the yolk and the clear part... I've been brainstorming. I hope you like those ideas. I have a lot I want to try, I hope you can too... Like fruit and oh! Candy canes, I'm trying to figure out a way to do that still, if you have an idea.please tell me thank you!!!!! :]
Hi! I was wondering if it was possible to save bath bombs that have gone soft due to humidity? My work area has flooded with all the rain we've gotten this year and I recently found all my bath bombs are no longer hard but very soft and crumbly... I'm figuring they're a lost cause but there's always that small hope haha
I use 500 grams of baking soda, 400 grams of lemon acid and when I mix it I add essential oil. And everything is good if I use small molds or any other different shape of mold, but when I use bigger ones, they always go down. Once, I left them in the mold, but then, the bomb "glued" and I had to break it.
Absolutely, yes. Just make sure your finished products are fully cured before packaging. It helps to cure you fizzies in a desiccant chamber, an airtight bag or dish with calcium cloride (dri-rite,) to help eliminate any trace moisture that might become steam in contact with the heat from your heat gun. Reactive chemicals plus heat equals a faster reation.
Hi Ann-Marie, I have been really enjoying your videos, but I have a question... Can you use epsom salts in the bath bomb recipes? epsom salt would be a great addition for sore achey muscles. If yes, what would you recommend as far as amount and how would you do it? Thanks for the advice!
Anne-Marie, I am having a little trouble getting the citric acid. I live in Germany and the Apoteke has 100g for 3,45 euro. That's almost 5 dollar for 1/2 cup. I have heard that you can use Cream Tartar. Have you tried this? Do you think that it will work just as well? Thanks. ~~Sammie
I'm really interested in making the bath bombs. Can I hollow it out before letting it set and put things like dried or fresh rose petals in the middle? There are several soap makers in my area so when I get started, I want to set myself apart from the rest. So glad I found your channel! :)
the alchohol can and will eventually evaporate, this will leave you with a bomb with a softer outer shell, same with I think witch hazel, if you wanted to ensure product survival on a store shelf I might suggest using water, as this makes bombs very hard. And of course you can use too much of anything.
I made bath bombs without kaolin clay. The first batch went fine, but then the second bath started cracking a couple hours after drying. Why did this cracking happen? Do i HAVE to use kaolin clay? What can i subsitute for the clay (something easy to find in stores)?
ok... I just went to the store to buy witch hazel, sprayed some in my bath bomb mix and it started fizzing! I looked at the bottle and it says 86% witch hazel, 14% alcohol. I don't know why it is fizzing or what to use to get them to stay together better. Any suggestions?
hi there can you help? when ive made my bath bombs and have put them in moulds ,then take them out and place on my paper they start to bubble on the surface and crack when drying :( what am i doing wrong .please help x regards lisa j
You need to work fast and let some time pass after it's in your mold. Also depending on where you live you may need more or less liquid, also it's a 2:1 baking soda to citric acid ratio, also if you add more than 40% other stuff you might blow your recipe.
Ok! Thanks! Also, instead of using witch hazel i used rubbing alcohol...can i use too much alcohol? if yes, can the same thing happen when you use witch hazel? Thank you so much! Im a little bit of a beginner becoming interested in soap makeing! :D
Don't the bath bombs go "down" while they are drying? I've done some bombs, but they can not stay in the same shape, they just splash down! What to do? I also used molds but it'doesnt help because it cant stay in the mold while drying. Any advices please??
You are only using the witch hazel to add moisture to the mixture if it needs more in order to clump together. So you are really going to be the best judge of that. Give a couple mists and mix it in, if your mixture is still falling apart add more.
Hi Ann-Marie :) I just started reading your book - at first I didn't know that it was YOUR book, but I kept thinking 'this sounds a lot like Ann-Marie' and then as I am reading, you mentioned your Soap Queen youtube channel and then I laughed at myself :p ANYWAY - I did have a question that might sound silly, but can you use food colouring in bath fizzies?
Hello!
So glad you like the book! =)
Food coloring is often water-based. That means when you add it to your mixture your bath fizzies will start to react! I'd recommend using our La Bomb Colorants: www.brambleberry.com/Search.aspx?k=la+bomb
Can you add Cocoa Butter or Shea Butter to this recipe - if so how much do you think would be the correct amount? Also can you add SLSA and if so how much should I add? Thank you. I love your videos
+Kristi Ussery Hi Kristi!
Absolutely, that would feel great in your fizzies! It adds some great moisture. Keep in mind it can also make the tub slippery, so be careful when getting out.
I would recommend starting out with about 1 tablespoon of butter per cup of fizzy mixture. If you want more, you can add from there. =)
We used shea oil and cocoa butter in these Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/orange-creamsicle-bath-truffle/
You can also add SLSA! That helps create nice bubbles. You can add the same amount of SLSA as citric acid.
We used SLSA in these Aloe Bubble Bath Bombs: www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/aloe-bubble-bath-bombs/
SLSA: www.brambleberry.com/Sodium-Lauryl-Sulfoacetate-SLSA-P5244.aspx
Cocoa butter: www.brambleberry.com/Cocoa-Butter-P3218.aspx
Shea butter: www.brambleberry.com/Shea-Butter-P3220.aspx
I had a go at making my first bath bombs but I think I got them a little too wet. After un-moulding they seemed solid enough, however I could still hear them fizzing when I put them to my ear. Is this normal?
im planning on making square versions of these, and I want to make them gifts and put them in jars. What would be a good size? on amazon.com they say 32 oz and 9 oz, but I really dont know how big those would be. help?
i use water in my bath fizzies. they do fizz, but you don't put so much water on them that they disolve. all my bath fizzies have worked out beautiful. i even use rose water sometimes too add too the fragrance. :)
and whenyou put more stuff like oatmeal, kaolin clay, chamomile, powerded milk does the citric and baking soda get snuffed out I just cant seam to make bombs that dont fall apart they were really wet
I thought only essential oils must be used...but you used fragrance oil....is that right? cause I prefer fragrance oil when it comes to price.what's the difference please?both have the same effect?
at 5:22-23 u said we have to fill all the way flush to the back? sorry my English is not good and I want to learn the process to making bath bombs. That is why I want to understand what u said. Thank you!
If you stopped to think about it, your entire internal body is 90% walls of skin separating fluids, liquids, and substances from interacting.
also I forgot to mention 1/4 tsp sweet almond oil, and fine betonite clay. I don't have a lot of money to blow or spend on an expensive fix. my spendable fix it budget is around $5.
Hi Soap Queen,
I made the bath bombs using your recipe with the steel dome mold. I let them dry and they all cracked. is it something i did wrong?
any suggestions would help!!!!
I am using 3 cups baking soda, 1 1/2 cups citric acid, 1/2 cup powdered milk, 1/8 cup olive oil, 1/8 cup fine epsom salts, 9 drops lemon meyer EO, 1 tsp orange peel zest.
How many mono bath bombs does this recipe make?And when are you making a new video? I love them and there really helpful! Please reply as soon as possible:)
what is the difference between bath fizzie and bath bombs? I thought it was the same thing just 2 different way of referring to bathbombs
wow, I live in Egypt and I do like ur videos... I actually do not have the colors, so i will have to stick with white:)... can I use food coloring :D
i called over 10000 stores an nooone had it..finally i just gave up an ordered it from bramble berry :) its not to expensive most of there stuff isnt :)
What happens if you got confuse and add same amount of citric acid and same amount of baking soda to your batch?
Can I substitue citric acid with anything else? I dont know any substitution but can soda bicorbanate, baking soda or any other substitution?
I have that bomb set and the same things that have I will be trying that I have that things but only the step I don't know to do!😋
i have a feeling she was secretly showing of about her huge bath tub. teeheeteeheeteeheeteehee
I have no idea how to make soap or bath bombs or reallly any of this stuff, but this SERIOUSLY looks like fun! (and yet im a guy) HAHA. :)
i have a Q........besause if i smell or touch coconut i can't breath so what else can i use?
help please. if you use gel coloring, do you add water to it 1st then add to mix? because straiggt from the container didn't mix completely.? I'm so stuck
+aliyah abdullah You don't need to add any water to the La Bomb colorants! Just add a couple of drops and mix well with your hands. It can take awhile to get the colorant completely mixed in (5 minutes or so), so keep working the color in with your hands until it's fully incorporated. =)
La Bomb Colorants: www.brambleberry.com/For-Bath-Bombs-C50.aspx
So can I use powder mica ? Or only liquid colorants?
Could you just use baking soda and citric acid for the dry ingredients in this recipe or is kaolin clay essential?
I live in Japan, and for the bath bombs, it is hard to find kaolin clay. Is there anything else, I can use other than kaolin clay?
im making it in my school to sell and i followed all the ingrediants but when i tried it out. it dissolved but didnt produce bubbles
citric acid is an ACID its just a weak organic acid found in cirtus fruit. And the reason they fizzle is because when citric acid(which is an acid) and baking soda( which is a base fizzle up when in water).
Hi I was wondering do you give out samples of the fragrances, cause I would like to know how they smell before I order them? :D
Is it possible to use the soapqueentv packaging tips for m&p soaps for bath fizzies? Plastic shrink plastic with heatgun?