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New Natural & Glitter Bath Bomb Kit

May 31, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

We’re excited to announce two new bath bomb kits – the Natural Bath Bomb Kit and the Glitter Bath Bomb Kit. Both are perfect for beginner bath bomb makers. Each kit includes everything you need to make about 15 bath bombs and they ship free to the lower 48 United States.

But what really sets the kits apart are the extras. Both include in-depth printed instructions, a how-to video, frequently asked bath bomb questions, and printed labels to finish everything off. In addition, the Bramble Berry team is always here to help. From ordering your kit to wrapping the finished bath bombs, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

The Glitter Bath Bomb Kit Includes:
2 lbs. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
1 lb. Citric Acid
1 lb. Coconut Oil
1 oz. Polysorbate 80
15 Plastic Disk Molds
6 oz. Witch Hazel
One 8 oz. Spray Bottle
1 pair Nitrile Gloves
1 Dropper
0.2 oz. Queen’s Purple Mica
0.2 oz. Mermaid Blue Mica
0.2 oz. Raspberry Mica
0.2 oz. Silver Rainbow EcoGlitter
0.5 oz. Apple Sage Fragrance Oil
Printed Instructions
Printed Custom Labels
Exclusive Online Video

The Natural Bath Bomb Kit Includes:
2 lbs. Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)
1 lb. Citric Acid
1 lb. Coconut Oil
1 oz. Polysorbate 80
15 Plastic Disk Molds
6 oz. Witch Hazel
One 8 oz. Spray Bottle
1 pair Nitrile Gloves
1 Dropper
0.5 oz. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil
0.2 oz. Rose Petals
1 lb. Extra Small Pink Sea Salt
Printed Instructions
Printed Custom Labels
Exclusive Online Video

If you’ve never made bath bombs before and are looking for more information, check out the Bath Bomb Questions and Answers post. Can’t find the answer to your question? Be sure to search the comments. With more than 400 comments and counting, you’re sure to find some helpful information! Then, head over to the Bath Bomb category to find more inspiration.

Crescent Moon Bath Bomb DIY

May 15, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Inspired by the crescent moon, these moon bath bombs feature plenty of sparkle and sultry scent. The dark purple hue is created with Plum Dusk Mica and Queen’s Purple Mica, with a touch of Fine Iridescent Glitter. Coconut oil gives the bath bombs shape and firmness, while polysorbate 80 helps disperse the oil and micas in the bath water.

Once the bath bombs completely harden, they are removed from the mold. A combination of Gold Sparkle Mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol create a “mica paint” that is used for the crescent moon shape. Check out our trick for creating a crisp and even moon shape below!

Because these bath bombs contain quite a bit of mica and sparkle, they may leave behind some color on your tub. Mica clings on to dirt and grime on the tub, so giving your bath a quick wipe down before use will help prevent this. The polysorbate 80 also helps the mica disperse throughout the water rather than pooling on top. We don’t recommend skipping the polysorbate 80 for this recipe.

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Sand Dollar Bath Bomb DIY

May 12, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

The ocean is a fantastic source of inspiration. These Sand Dollar Bath Bombs were inspired by the textures of the seashore and the treasures found there. The Sand Dollar Mold creates the perfect bath bomb size and shape, while Tropical Vacation Fragrance Oil gives the bath fizzies a light beachy scent.

This recipe consists of the bath bomb basics: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and citric acid. A touch of Epsom salt gives the bath water additional skin-loving properties, but could be omitted if you prefer. Polysorbate 80 prevents the coconut oil and micas in this recipe from pooling on top of the water and clinging to the side of the tub.

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DIY Mermaid Bubbling Bath Truffles

May 9, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

There’s no denying how fun bath bombs are. As soon as they hit the water they start fizzing, moving around the tub, and releasing color. But have you ever used a bubbling bath truffle? The experience is a bit different but just as fun. As you break them up under the running faucet, they slowly produce creamy, fluffy bubbles. It’s a luxurious experience unlike any other.

If you’re ready for some bubbly goodness, give these DIY Mermaid Bubbling Bath Truffles a try. They have all the components of a great truffle – SLSA for bubbles, shea and cocoa butter to moisturize, and cream of tartar for the signature fluffy texture. These bars also have sea-inspired additives like coarse pink sea salt and Aqua Pearl Mica. Finish them off with Island Escape Fragrance Oil and it will feel like you’re at the beach every time you use a bar.

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Bath Bomb Inspiration

May 1, 2017 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

You only need a few ingredients to make a bath bomb from scratch. You can keep your recipe simple or add your favorite oils, scents, and colors. If you want to start making bath bombs or if you’re ready to try a new recipe, find inspiration below.

The sky is the limit when it comes to bath bomb designs. The Doughnut Bath Bombs have sprinkles painted on with a mixture of mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. They also have Fine Iridescent Glitter and sweet Strawberry Fragrance Oil. The Painted Berry Bath Bombs are drizzled with spring-inspired colors like Queen’s Purple and Evergreen Mica. Mica can also be dusted on the outside of a bath bomb, as shown in the Midas Touch Bath Bomb tutorial. They’re coated with King’s Gold Mica. In the Tie-Dye Bath Bomb tutorial, La Bomb Colorants are used to create a layered design.

ColorfulBathBombCollage Clockwise, left: Sprinkle Doughnut Bath Bombs, Midas Touch Bath Bombs, Painted Berry Bath Bombs, Tie-Dye Bath Bombs

The Hidden Color Bath Bombs on Soap Queen TV have a surprise inside – as they fizz, the color in the center is slowly revealed. They’re a great party favor for baby showers.

If you want to add some bubbling action to your recipe, SLSA is the way to go. It’s used in the Pumpkin Spice Latte Bubble Bath Bomb recipe. They also contain powdered goat milk and coffee butter to moisturize the skin. The Aloe Bubble Bath Bombs are made with SLSA, Irish Green La Bomb Colorant, aloe extract, and Kentish Rain Fragrance Oil for a refreshing experience.

SLSACollage Left to right: Pumpkin Spice Latte Bubble Bath Bombs, Aloe Bubble Bath Bombs

Adding oil to your recipe is another way to make it special. It helps the bath bomb mixture hold its shape and adds moisturizing benefits for your skin. The Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffles are made with hydrating cocoa and shea butter. The Bath Truffles video on Soap Queen TV shows you how to create two recipes, one with a delicious dessert-inspired scent blend and one with earthy lavender 40/42 essential oil. For more dessert-inspired scent blends, check out the Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles. They look just like the classic ice cream treat. The DIY Rainbow Bubbling Bath Truffles smell like chocolate-covered gummy bears and feature a vibrant color palette.

BathTruffleCollage Clockwise, top left: DIY Rainbow Bubbling Bath Truffles, Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffles, Bath Truffles, Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles

Natural ingredients work well in bath bombs too. The Lavender and Clay Mondo Bath Fizzies feature layers colored with pink and purple Brazilian clay and scented with lavender 40/42 essential oil. The Cucumber and Lavender Bath Bombs have a fresh scent blend, green and purple layers, and a finishing touch of lavender buds. The Aromatherapy Shower Fizzies have essential oil blends that help start your morning off on the right foot.

NaturalBathBombCollage Clockwise, top: Lavender and Clay Mondo Fizzies, Cucumber and Lavender Bath Bombs, Aromatherapy Shower Fizzies

The blog also has resources to help you through every step of the process, including the Bath Bomb Questions and Answers post. In the Black Bath Bombs: A Cautionary DIY post, we show you what happens when you add activated charcoal to your tub. If your recipe doesn’t turn out the way you planned, the Save the Bath Bombs post shows you a trick for packaging the broken pieces. We also experimented with bath bombs made without citric acid – see our results in this Soap Queen TV video.

Cucumber & Lavender Bath Bomb DIY

October 4, 2016 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Everybody needs to treat themselves every now and then. If you’re in need of some pampering, there is no need to leave the house. You can enjoy the luxury of the spa at home by whipping up a few easy bath & beauty products. For the next two weeks, be on the lookout for a collection of tutorials to turn your home into a spa. These projects are also great for a crafting with friends if get-togethers are your way of de-stressing.

The first project in this series are these Cucumber & Lavender Bath Bombs. A hot bath is an instant de-stresser, and also preps the skin for scrub and moisturizer. These bath bombs are scented with a calming blend of Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil and Cucumber Melon Fragrance Oil. The bath bombs also contain Cucumber Extract, which is known for its soothing properties. The extract is dispersed in fractionated coconut oil, which adds a touch of moisturizing properties to the bath water. The green and purple hues are created with La Bomb colorants, which are specifically made for bath bombs. Learn more about them here.

Be on the lookout for a Cucumber Salt Scrub, Lavender Hair Oil, Cucumber & Lavender Facial Water and Lavender Lotion Bar in the next two weeks. By the end, we will all be 100% relaxed and right for the holidays, right? =) If you plan on giving these projects away as gifts, download and print free label templates for the projects.

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Pumpkin Spice Latte Bubble Bath Bomb DIY

September 8, 2016 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Are you in the “yea” pumpkin spice camp, or the “nay” pumpkin spice camp? While I understand the desire to hang onto summer, I’m in the “YAY!” pumpkin spice category. I just love the change of seasons and crafting with fall-inspired scents. If you’re ready to celebrate fall, these Pumpkin Spice Latte Bubble Bath Bombs are the perfect way to do so. Why just drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte when you can bathe in one? Or better yet, maybe drink one while taking a bath! 😉

These bath bombs have a lot of amazing things going on. They contain a small amount of Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate – SLSA in addition to the typical baking soda and citric acid mixture. The SLSA creates some bubbles in the bath in addition to fizz. If you prefer just fizz, leave out the SLSA and replace with more baking soda. Coffee butter adds a hint of coffee scent and skin-nurturing properties to the water. But wait, there’s more! Powdered Goat Milk is also in the recipe to give bath water milky properties. To help the coffee butter and the powdered colorants incorporate better in the water, I added Polysorbate 80 which can be omitted if you prefer.

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Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffle

February 11, 2015 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Bath truffles are a great way to add skin-loving oils to your bath water and your body. Bath truffles are made with more oils or butter than the typical bath bomb, but still produce plenty of fizz. Made with shea oil, cocoa butter and Creamsicle Cybilla Fragrance Oil, these Orange Creamsicle Bath Truffles smell absolutely delicious. Inspired by a classic creamsicle ice cream treat, they are easy to make and fun to use. They do pack a powerful punch of skin-loving oils which can (and does) leave your tub oily so be careful when exiting the tub!

When you’re ready to use, place the bath truffle into the bath and allow to melt and fizz in the tub. The oil and butter will soon appear in the tub water, giving the skin hydration and moisture. Because of the extra oil, bath truffles do make the tub slippery, so be careful when stepping out of the tub. I also keep a washcloth nearby so I can wipe down the tub (really, it is *that* luxuriously moisturizing) after I’m done bathing to clean it up right then and there. If you’d like another recipe for bath truffles, check out this Soap Queen TV video .
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Lavender & Clay Mondo Bath Fizzy

January 20, 2015 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Lavender is a classic scent that conjures images of serene fields of purple-hued flowers. Created with Lavender 40/42 essential oil, drop one of these mondo bombs into your tub to create a relaxing and luxurious bath experience. Pink Brazilian clay and purple Brazilian clay give these bath bombs a subtle ombré effect, while giving the fizzy a firmer texture.

Melted shea butter gives your bath water extra moisturizing properties. It also helps the bath bomb hold its shape. When making bath bombs, witch hazel is a great ingredient to have on hand. In order for the bath bomb to hold its shape, you must achieve a texture similar to wet sand, but adding water can set off the fizz reaction. Spritzing the dry mixture with witch hazel gives a moist, moldable texture without setting off the reaction. You can learn more about witch hazel in the Sunday Night Spotlight: Witch Hazel post.

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Invigorating Foot Soak

June 11, 2014 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

This fizzy bath bomb foot soak is step one in our luxurious home pedicure routine. The soak contains 1st Distillation Peppermint Essential Oil, which leaves a pleasant cooling sensation on your feet, while the Epsom Salts are calming and soothing.

The Round Bath Bomb Clam Shell Mold acts as both the mold and the packaging for these little bombs, and you can complete the entire project by attaching the cute tag, which is available for free as a PDF download.

This project is part of the Happy Feet Home Pedicure series. See all the projects here: Moisturizing Heel Balm, Rose Clay Foot Mask, Cranberry Seed Foot Scrub and Summer Shimmer Nail Polish.

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Sparkle Power Bath Bomb Tutorial

February 7, 2013 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Here’s a kid-friendly bath bomb tutorial guaranteed to make bath time tons of fun. It’s a spin off of the recent Hidden Color Bath Bomb tutorial, where a secret stash of super concentrated color appears once the bath bomb is activated in water. This time around, instead of color the secret stash is full of glitter! What a fun and unexpected treat for bath time adventures.

Recipe:

1 Cup Sodium Bicarbonate (Baking Soda)

1/2 Cup Citric Acid

1/2 Cup Corn Starch

1/2 Cup Epsom Salt

1.5 Tablespoons Avocado Oil

9 mL Love Spell Fragrance Oil

Rosy Pink LaBomb Colorant

Iridescent Glitter

Rose Mold

Witch Hazel

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Bath Bombs + Salt = Love

July 21, 2011 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

My basic bath bomb recipe was seeming a little “vanilla” lately (aka: in need of a change). So to spice things up and continue with the bath bomb theme of the week, I mixed it up by adding Fine Grained Dead Sea Salt and some Himalayan Pink Salt for garnish. The salts combined with the new Orange Grove Fragrance Oil is just what I needed to make extraordinary double duty bath bombs!

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