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Tie-Dye Bath Bombs

Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Difficulty: Intermediate
Time: 1 Hour
Yields: About Ten Bath Bombs

Tie-Dye Bath Bomb TutorialThese Tie-Dye Bath Bombs were inspired by the vibrant tie-dyeing technique. Made popular in the 1960’s, tie-dye is known for its bright colors and intricate patterns. A variety of La Bomb colorants are used to give these bath fizzies layers of color. Hemp seed oil, which is known for its fatty acid and antioxidant content, fills your tub with skin-loving moisture.

If you’d like to learn more about making your own bath bombs, check out the Bath Fizzies category. There, you will find a variety of bath bomb recipes. If you love the look of layered and colorful fizzies, the Pikake Flower Bath Bombs are another great summery project.

Tie-Dye Bath Bomb Tutorial on Soap Queen

What You’ll Need:
About 10 Bath Bomb Mold & Package
3 cups Baking Soda
1 1/2 cups Citric Acid
1.5 oz. Hemp Seed Oil (Refined)
12 mL Flower Child Fragrance Oil
Rosy Pink La Bomb
Irish Green La Bomb
Adobe Brick La Bomb
Daisy Yellow La Bomb
Cornflower Blue La Bomb
Optional: Witch Hazel and droppers


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Tie Dye Bath FizziesONE: In a large bowl, add the baking soda and citric acid. Use your hands to break up any clumps. To help make the mixture extremely smooth, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. =)

ONETWO: Add the refined hemp seed oil directly into the mixture, and use your hands to work the oil throughout the dry ingredients. Continue to mix for several minutes until the oil is completely incorporated.

TWOTHREETHREE: Add the Flower Child Fragrance Oil into the mixture, and use your hands to thoroughly mix in.

FOURFOUR: Split the mixture equally into 5 containers. It’s okay to eyeball it! Each container will have a little bit more than 1 cup.

FIVEFIVE: Add drops of each La Bomb colorant into separate containers, and use your hands to mix in. Increase the color a few drops at a time. Remember, a little La Bomb colorant goes a long way! Continue to add drops of the La Bomb colorants until you are happy with each color.

SIXSEVENSIX: Check the moisture of your fizzies. When squeezed with your hand, the mixture should hold its shape. If not, add spritzes of witch hazel into each container, mixing between every couple sprays, until each container has a texture similar to wet sand. Try to work as quickly as possible!

EIGHTNINESEVEN: Begin adding spoonfuls of various colors into one half of the bath bomb mold, pressing gently after each layer. There is no right or wrong color combination, have fun with it!

TENEIGHT: Once one half of the bath bomb mold is filled, begin layering other colors into the other half of the bath bomb mold. Slightly overfill the last color in each bath bomb mold to form small peaks. Firmly press the two halves together. Make sure the interlocking seals are clear of any bath bomb mixture so they can click together. If they don’t push fully together, you can add another pinch of mix between the two halves.

ELEVENTWELVENINE: Allow the bath bombs to dry in the mold and package for several hours. To use, drop the fizzy into the tub and enjoy! Because the bath fizzy contains oil, it may make the bottom of your tub a little slippery, so be careful when exiting the tub.

Tie-Dye Bath Bombs

 

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Featuring lots of color, these Tie-Dye Bath Bombs are scented with the complex Flower Child Fragrance Oil.
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Serves: About Ten bath bombs

Ingredients
  • About 10 Bath Bomb Mold & Package
  • 3 cups Baking Soda
  • 1½ cups Citric Acid
  • 1.5 oz. Hemp Seed Oil (Refined)
  • 12 mL Flower Child Fragrance Oil
  • Rosy Pink La Bomb
  • Irish Green La Bomb
  • Adobe Brick La Bomb
  • Daisy Yellow La Bomb
  • Cornflower Blue La Bomb
  • Optional: Witch Hazel and droppers

Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, add the baking soda and citric acid. Use your hands to break up any clumps. To help make the mixture extremely smooth, you can strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. =)
  2. Add the refined hemp seed oil directly into the mixture, and use your hands to work the oil throughout the dry ingredients. Continue to mix for several minutes until the oil is completely incorporated.
  3. Add the Flower Child Fragrance Oil into the mixture, and use your hands to thoroughly mix in.
  4. Split the mixture equally into 5 containers. It’s okay to eyeball it! We found that each container will have a little bit more than 1 cup.
  5. Add drops of each La Bomb colorant into separate containers, and use your hands to mix in. Increase the color a few drops at a time. Remember, a little La Bomb colorant goes a long way! Continue to add drops of the La Bomb colorants until you are happy with each color.
  6. Check the moisture of your fizzies. When squeezed with your hand, the mixture should hold its shape. If not, add spritzes of witch hazel into each container, mixing between every couple sprays, until each container has a texture similar to wet sand. Try to work as quickly as possible!
  7. Begin adding spoonfuls of various colors into one half of the bath bomb mold, pressing gently after each layer. There is no right or wrong color combination, have fun with it!
  8. Once one half of the bath bomb mold is filled, begin layering other colors into the other half of the bath bomb mold. Slightly overfill the last color in each bath bomb mold to form small peaks. Firmly press the two halves together. Make sure the interlocking seals are clear of any bath bomb mixture so they can click together. If they don’t push fully together, you can add another pinch of mix between the two halves.
  9. Allow the bath bombs to dry in the mold and package for several hours. To use, drop the fizzy into the tub and enjoy! Because the bath fizzy contains oil, it may make the bottom of your tub a little slippery, so be careful when exiting the tub.

 

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49 Comments

  1. How long do bath bombs last? Also, how can you prevent them from decomposing and aging as quickly?

  2. This question doesn’t really relate to this bath bomb in particular but I am wondering if you guys could help out at all.

    Do you know of any time of waterproof paper and or a way to put a message inside of a bath bomb? I know that Lush puts a message inside their blackberry bath bomb but I am wondering if anyone has tried this and what kind of paper/material they use to do this.

    Thanks in advance!

    • We haven’t given that a try so I’m not quite sure how to do it! We do have Water Soluble Paper you can write a message on and embed in the bath bomb: https://www.brambleberry.com/Water-Soluble-Paper-P3318.aspx

      I would recommend a small test fizzy to see how it works. Water Soluble Paper dissolves, so you’ll want to make sure people have enough time to read the message before it dissolves. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

    • I would think laminated would work, just write your note on small paper and laminate it, cut out and insert.

  3. Great recipe! I made a “copycat” recipe from Lush, but didn’t turn out as I had hoped. 🙁 question: What do you think about using coconut oil in substitution for the hemp oil? Also, do you have to pour the oil into the dry mixture slowly so the citric acid doesn’t activate before your ready to use?

    • You can definitely use coconut oil! Because it’s solid at room temperature, you’ll want to melt it before adding it to your bath bombs. Also, oil won’t activate the mixture like water will. Oil helps wet the fizzies nicely. You’ll still want to pour slowly and mix at the same time though, that helps prevent clumps of oil so you can incorporate it more quickly. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  4. I have made bath bombs in the past and have had such horrible luck! They always smelled fantastic, but #1 they loose their shape. I used a plastic ornament to put them into a mold, but didn’t leave them in the container, so there was one side that was flat, and looked like a strange egg rather than a ball; #2 I left them in the mold for 12 hours, and they didn’t stick together, and then couldn’t even get them outside of the mold. I think the issue is that it was too wet?

    Also, I have read in your comments to use Cyclomethicone to keep it from sticking to the mold, is there any household products or anything else I can try instead of adding another bottle to my collection?

  5. Hi
    I am having problems with the mixture not sticking together when I try to unmold… they come out in halves..what am I doing wrong??

    • It may be that the mixture is a bit too dry! You want it to be the texture of wet sand. If it’s dry and not holding together in your palm when squeezed, spray witch hazel 1-2 times, mix and test again until it’s the right texture. It also helps to pack one half fairly tightly, then leave one half more loose. Cyclomethicone can also help! Adding about 5 drops to your bath bomb molds beforehand helps the bath bombs come out easily. See how to use the cyclomethicone here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bjpsQXt6NU&t=1s

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  6. Amanda,
    in response to this answer you gave, “You’re very welcome! It’s a little tricky to say exactly how much colorant to use to get the same color, as some micas are a little stronger and require less. For example, you may need a very small amount of colorant to get a dark blue, but may need a little more for yellow. I would recommend starting with about 1/8 tsp. of mica for each, and add more if you’d like a stronger color. What you see is what you get, so you can adjust it easily to your preference 🙂-Amanda with Bramble Berry”

    If we use mica instead of lambomb do we also need to incorporate poly 80 or no because we would be using hemp oil? If we do need to add Poly 80 how much approx should we add to this specific receipe?

    • Hi Jo!

      12 mLs convert to about 2.4 teaspoons, or 0.4 fluid ounces. To find this answer, I Google “12 mL to teaspoons” or “12 mL to ounces.” Google does the rest of the work for you. I hope this helps! 🙂

      -Amanda with Bramble Berry

  8. Kinda off this topic, but is there a post anywhere about how different clays add to the structural integrity of the bombs? Are all cosmetic clays good for this purpose, or are some better than others?

  9. Hi there! Awesome looking recipe!
    I have never done this before, but want to give it a try. I have read that one can substitute cream of tartar for the citric acid. Could I do that here? Do you know if it would be the same amount? Thanks!

    • I have heard that, but we haven’t given it a try! If you do use cream of tartar instead I would recommend making a small test batch with the same amount of citric acid to see if they fizz well. If not, you may need to play around with the amounts a bit. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  10. I tested your recipe and its just fantastic !!!! Thank tou so much, I’ve tried so many before and the result was dramatic. Your method works !!! And my bath bombs are really hard and gorgeous. THANK YOU you’re the BEST

    • You’re welcome Adiba, glad the bath bombs turned out well! Thanks for your sweet comment. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  11. Hi! I love your site and you tube tutorials….I made bath bombs and had a massive fail….I went in the next day to see how they were looking and they were all flat!! Did I use too much witch hazel maybe…too moist?
    Thanks

    • Thank you Amanda, glad you love the tutorials! 🙂

      I’m thinking the bath bombs may be a bit wet. When they’re wet they can lose their shape fairly quickly. How was the texture before you put it into the molds? Also, how long did you leave them in the molds? What is in your recipe? Let me know and I’ll help you troubleshoot!

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

      • It was a recipie I got off a local site, nothing outrageous, but I read the instructions and it said the texture to be like ‘wet sand’ and I guess my idea of that is different to how it should be lol, because once I watched the tutorial video I noticed it was still quite dry and crumbly…but able to compact it in your hand….I had it in the mold only enough time so that it was compact and popped out; but I was a bit naughty and was making soap icing at the same time and had to ice a soap cake half way through making the bath bombs…is it something you need to do rather quickly once the mixture is made?
        Thanks for all your help : )

        • Hi Amanda!

          Great name by the way ;). You’re right, the “wet sand” consistency reference can be a little tricky. There are a lot of different wet sand textures! It can definitely take some practice to find the right consistency. The consistency should be a “damp”sand that holds its shape when squeezed.

          I recommend giving bath bombs at least a few hours to harden in the mold. A full 24 hours in the mold before removing helps as well; the longer the better! This helps the bath bomb to harden and keep its shape. I hope this helps Amanda, don’t get discouraged, bath bombs can be a little tricky :). Your bath bomb mixture is still great in the tube, you may find the blog post below helpful. It shows you how to “save” the mixture.

          https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/save-the-bath-bombs-valentine-style/

          -Amanda with Bramble Berry

          • Hi thanks!
            So I’m better getting a few molds so that I can keep them in there for a bit longer…as I only have the one. Yea I’ll give it another go!
            Another wee question; in the tutorial they use liquid colour but what measurement would they use if using dry mica?
            Thanks : )

          • You’re very welcome! It’s a little tricky to say exactly how much colorant to use to get the same color, as some micas are a little stronger and require less. For example, you may need a very small amount of colorant to get a dark blue, but may need a little more for yellow. I would recommend starting with about 1/8 tsp. of mica for each, and add more if you’d like a stronger color. What you see is what you get, so you can adjust it easily to your preference 🙂

            -Amanda with Bramble Berry

  12. Hi Kelsey 🙂
    So my first attempt at your bath bomb receipe was a great success!! my problem is the Labomb coloring, how do I get it all mixed in without having those little balls or color? like it’s turned to rubber, and when it’s not all mixed……………….. omg my bombs smell HORRIBLE!! no matter how much of a scent I add (which are all Brambleberry scents and I love thgem) but it just smells like I’m sorry funk like really really bad!!! how do I fix that, and also getting the color to blend smoothly??? help please 🙁

    • Hi Yvonne!

      It does take a good amount of time to get the color fully mixed in! To do so, keep working the mixture with your hands. I like to break up the little bits with my fingers as I’m mixing. It can take 5 minutes or so to get it all mixed in, so keep going! You can see that process in this bath fizzy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgODHmkSTqQ

      Also, are you using witch hazel to wet the bath bombs? If so, that may be the reason for the smell. Witch hazel has a distinct smell that can be a bit surprising if you’ve never smelled it. However, that smell will go away as the bath bombs dry. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  13. I’m completely new to bath bombs and bath fizzies. My first question is, is there a difference between the two or are they just different names for the same thing? My second question is, I notice some recipes include oil while others don’t. What’s the reasoning for the various oils? Is it just to add a moisturizing effect to the bath bomb? Does it leave the tub slick afterward?

    Thanks for your help.

  14. Hi, I love this site! everything looks amazing.
    I have a question about this bath fizzies. I’ve made them, they look fantastic. I just want to pack them and give them to my mom. I dont know how to do it! I’ve read that plastic wrapping is bad for the bombs, that they loose smell if I do it. Is it true? what would you recomend?

    thank you!!

    Delfi

  15. Hello!

    Nice picture of the bath bombs but would love to see what they look like in the tub fizzing……also I have this problem with using hemp oil in my bath water as a moisturizer…its ruining my tub…olive oil and almond oils also do this…..wondering if U have any ideas?

    Thanks and I love your site.

    Kat

    • Hi Kat!

      Thanks so much for your suggestion of seeing the fizzies in the tub! We’ll keep that in mind for future tutorials. You can also see an example of fizzing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgODHmkSTqQ

      I’d love to help suggest an oil for you! Can you clarify what you mean by ruining your tub? Let me know and we’ll get this figured out. 🙂

      -Kelsey with Bramble Berry

  16. Hi
    I’m new at making bath bombs and was wondering if you can premix your dry and wet ingredients in bulk ( separately of course ) and then store for the next time you need to make a batch?
    Thanks for all the amazing recieps .

  18. I Love the useful sharing & help you give anyone who wants the information. May “ALLAH”swt “ONE GOD” bless you all. I’m very grateful. I also haven’t used some of the recipes if it has alcohol but I should know they are optional. Can food coloring be used in Tie-Dye Bath Bombs?
    Thanks for Everything, Aisha

  19. These look cool! I assume you can substitute any oil for the hemp oil? I myself use Wilton cake decorating food colors in bath bombs. They are inexpensive and very concentrated so a little goes a long way, they have a gel consistency so no additional liquid is added to the mixture, and tons of colors. And used in such small amounts they don’t stain the tub.

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