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Pumpkin Bubbling Bath Truffles

September 7, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

These Pumpkin Bubbling Bath Truffles are a treat to use. As they’re broken up under the faucet, they start to bubble and fill the water with luxurious pumpkin extract, cocoa butter, and shea butter. The mix of Cashmere and Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil will make the bath water smell just like fall.

The truffles, which feature products from the new Hygge Collection, are a treat to make too. Once the dry and wet ingredients are combined, you use an ice cream scoop to create the cute shape. Finally, sprinkle a little Gold Sparkle Mica on top with a Powder Sprayer or a Powder Duster.

The recipe makes about 18 truffles, which means you’ll have plenty to give to loved ones this holiday season. We like to package them in small plastic bags or jars so they stay intact.

What You Need:
25 oz. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
7 oz. Citric Acid
4 oz. Cream of Tartar
15 oz. SLSA
1 tsp. Dark Red Brazilian Clay
4.5 oz. Cocoa Butter
6 oz. Shea Butter
0.5 oz. Pumpkin Extract
1 oz. Polysorbate 80
1 oz. Liquid Glycerin
0.4 oz. Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil
0.4 oz. Cashmere Fragrance Oil
Gold Sparkle Mica

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Pumpkin Bubbling Bath Truffles

Cook time

1 hour

Total time

1 hour

These Pumpkin Bubbling Bath Truffles will bring the feeling of fall into your tub.

Author: Bramble Berry

Recipe type: Bath Truffles

Serves: About 18 truffles

Ingredients

25 oz. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
7 oz. Citric Acid
4 oz. Cream of Tartar
15 oz. SLSA
1 tsp. Dark Red Brazilian Clay
4.5 oz. Cocoa Butter
6 oz. Shea Butter
0.5 oz. Pumpkin Extract
1 oz. Polysorbate 80
1 oz. Liquid Glycerin
0.4 oz. Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oil
0.4 oz. Cashmere Fragrance Oil
Gold Sparkle Mica

Instructions

In a small heat-safe container, add 6 ounces of shea butter, 4.5 ounces of cocoa butter, 0.5 ounces of pumpkin extract, 1 ounce of glycerin, and 1 ounce of polysorbate 80. Place the container in the microwave and melt the butters using 30-60 bursts. The cocoa butter takes a little while to melt. Be careful when removing it from the microwave, as it may be very hot.
Add 0.4 ounce of Cashmere and 0.4 ounce of Pumpkin Spice Fragrance Oils. Stir and set aside.
Place a fine mesh sifter over a large container. Add 25 ounces of baking soda, 7 ounces of citric acid, and 4 ounces of cream of tartar. Push the ingredients through the sifter to get rid of chunks. Add dark red Brazilian clay. Use a whisk to mix the ingredients together.
Very carefully, add 15 ounces of SLSA to the large container (do not put it through the sifter). Add the SLSA very last. SLSA is extremely fine and powdery, and it can become airborne very easily. You may want to wear a mask during this step to avoid breathing in any SLSA. While it isn’t dangerous, it is irritating and can make you cough if you breathe it in. Once all the ingredients have been added, slowly mix together the dry ingredients using a whisk.
Add about ⅓ of the melted butter mixture. The hotter the liquid ingredients are when added, the softer the final “dough” will be. Adding the liquid when it’s hot reduces the need to microwave it later. Use your hands to incorporate the liquid and powder ingredients together. If you prefer, you could also use a stand or hand mixer for this step. Make sure to incorporate any powders that tend to hang out at the bottom of the bowl.
Continue adding the liquid ingredients to the dry and mix together until fully incorporated. The final texture will be very similar to bread dough – soft, workable, and slightly sticky. The texture of the mixture depends on the temperature of the butters. The warmer the dough, the softer it will be.
We found a dough temperature of about 85-100°F is a great moldable texture. If your dough is cooler than that, place the entire mixture into the microwave for 10-20 seconds to warm it.
Use the ice cream scoop to scoop the mixture onto freezer paper. Wax paper or parchment paper will also work. Continue to create the scoops until all the mixture is gone.
Sprinkle with top of each truffle with Gold Sparkle Mica. If you like a heavier application of sparkle, use the Powder Duster. Use the Powder Sprayer for a lighter dusting.
Allow the truffles to harden and dry for about 3 days. If you live in a very humid area, it may take longer. The truffles will always be a little bit delicate, even when they have hardened.
To use, fill the tub with hot water. Once it's about ¾ full, break up the truffle directly under the faucet to activate the bubbles. Enjoy.

Raspberry Jam Bubbling Bath Truffle

May 28, 2018 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

As soon as we smelled new Raspberry Jam Fragrance Oil, we knew it was perfect for bath bombs. These Raspberry Jam Bubbling Bath Truffles are part bath bomb, part bubble bar, and part bath truffle. Raspberry Jam Fragrance Oil gives them a sweet, fruity, and completely delicious scent.

This recipe consists of baking soda, citric acid, and SLSA. The baking soda and citric acid create a mild fizzing reaction. The SLSA creates small, creamy bubbles. Because this recipe contains plenty of shea butter, cocoa butter, and a touch of raspberry seed oil, it doesn’t create large and fluffy bubbles. If you’re after more bubbles, this recipe may be more up your alley.

This recipe is a very slight twist on the recipe used for the Salted Caramel Bath Truffles, Mermaid Bubble Bath Truffles, and the Rainbow Bubbling Bath Truffles. In this batch we added more butter and oil, as well as more polysorbate 80 to help emulsify it.

With these changes, we found the dough was a little bit softer. This means the bars don’t crumble when cut, which is great. But they are a bit more tricky to shape. We found gently shaping each bar with your hand helped prevent a flat truffle.

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DIY Salted Caramel Bath Truffles

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

Ever since we created the formula for Rainbow Bubbling Bath Truffles, we can’t stop putting new spins on it. Our first recreation was the Mermaid Bubbling Bath Truffles, complete with an aquatic color scheme and tropical scent. Now we are looking to the holidays with the latest iteration – Salted Caramel Bath Truffles.

Scented with delicious Burnt Sugar Fragrance Oil, these bath truffles smell good enough to eat. Epsom salt is sprinkled on top to give texture, but it’s also a skin-loving bath additive. Cocoa butter and shea butter add plenty of moisture to the bath. Polysorbate 80 helps emulsify the butters and bath water to prevent large pools of oil in the tub.

In the water, the formula creates a slow fizzing reaction and with small, creamy bubbles. If you want more bubbles, place the bar directly under the running faucet while breaking it into small pieces.

Burnt Sugar Fragrance Oil does discolor to a deep tan. Discoloration in bath bombs is tricky; sometimes the discoloration happens and sometimes it doesn’t. We have found that in general, the discoloration takes about a week to show up. We made these bath bombs about two weeks ago, so they may continue to discolor. We chose this color scheme on purpose – if the bars do turn more brown, they’ll still look like rich caramel.

UPDATE: Below are the bath truffles after about 1.5 months. As you can see, the white layer has turned tan. It took quite a while for the discoloration to occur, but that could vary batch to batch. If you don’t plan on using these bath truffles within about a month, there are a few vanilla discoloration workarounds for this project.

You can choose a different, non-discoloring fragrance oil. A great option would be Pure Honey Fragrance Oil – it has sweet, foodie notes and no discoloration.
Only add the Burnt Sugar Fragrance Oil to the tan half of the bath truffle mixture.
Add more Bronze Mica. If the tan-colored half of the mixture is darker, the contrast may pop a little more. Just keep in mind more color will also be in the bath water.

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Lavender Sleep Time Bath Truffle DIY

May 19, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

At the end of a stressful day, a bath is the perfect way to relax, unwind, and prepare for bed. These Lavender Sleep Time Bath Truffles were designed with that purpose in mind. Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil gives these truffles a calming scent – perfect for preparing your mind and body for sleep.

Simple to make, bath truffles are essentially bath bombs with extra skin-loving butters. The large quantities of cocoa butter and coconut oil in this recipe create a texture similar to pie crust or cookie dough. The mixture can easily be rolled into rustic balls of buttery goodness. Polysorbate 80 helps disperse the butters in the bath water. But, because there is so much butter and oil, some will still pool on top, so be careful not to slip when getting out of the tub.

Love the idea of super moisturizing bath bombs, aka bath truffles? Check out the video for How to Make Bath Truffles on Soap Queen TV. It’s an oldie but a goodie! That recipe contains SLS, which produces bubbles when introduced to water. If you want your bath truffle to bubble, check out the Mermaid Bubbling Bath Truffles and the Rainbow Bubbling Bath Truffle recipes as well.

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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.

10 Floral Projects to Make This Spring

April 3, 2017 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials

If you run out of ideas for your next handmade project, there are plenty of sources for inspiration. You can check out the #SoapShare tag on Instagram, head over to Pinterest, or visit your favorite blog. Sometimes, the easiest way to get ideas is to head outside. Nature is full of beautiful color and scent combinations. Check out the floral tutorials below for inspiration on your next spring project.

Rose Quartz Cold Process Soap
Rose Quartz Fragrance Oil is a new addition to the Bramble Berry line and it’s already an office favorite. It’s a twist on a traditional rose scent with notes of bergamot, orange zest, grapefruit, and sandalwood. The bright citrus and floral notes are a perfect fit for the Rose Quartz Cold Process Soap. It has a simple pink and white swirl design and it’s topped with shimmery Snowflake Sparkle Mica and medium pink sea salt.

Rose Clay and Charcoal Cold Process Soap
This tutorial highlights the versatility of a pink color palette. While the Rose Quartz Cold Process Soap is soft and feminine, the Rose Clay and Charcoal Cold Process Soap is rustic and natural. The base is colored with rose clay and accented with an activated charcoal pencil line, and scented with Rosehip Jasmine Fragrance Oil. Finally, it’s topped with rose petals.

Charcoal and Rose Clay Spa Bar
Rose clay and activated charcoal look great in melt and pour soap as well. The Charcoal and Rose Clay Spa Bar features a layered design and a spa-inspired blend of sandalwood, rose absolute, and red Brazilian mandarin essential oils. The bars also feel luxurious because they’re made with Shea Melt and Pour Base. Shea butter is known for its moisturizing properties, read more about it here. See how to make these luxurious bars on Soap Queen TV or click play below.

Soothing Floral Bath Salts
Bath salts are another way to enjoy a spa experience at home. Stepping into a warm bath filled with medium Dead Sea salt, fine Dead Sea salt, and Epsom salt can help you relax and unwind. The Floral Bath Salts also contain rose petals, lavender buds, and calendula, so it feels like you’re bathing in a mountain stream. To ensure the bath smells as good as it looks, the salts have a fresh blend of Orange Blossom Candle and Soap Fragrance Oil and Lavender 40/42 Essential Oil.

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Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffle Tutorial + Free Printable

April 26, 2016 Filed Under: Bath & Body Tutorials, Bath Fizzies

Bath truffles are essentially bath bombs with extra skin-loving oils and butters. They add more hydrating properties to the tub than typical bath bombs while still producing fizz. These Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffles are made with cocoa butter and shea butter to moisturize skin. Lilacs are currently in bloom here in the Pacific Northwest, and the Lilac Fragrance Oil captures their romantic scent perfectly.

These bath truffles make a great Mother’s Day gift. Just make sure to handle them with care, as they are rather delicate. To give these truffles a finishing touch, download the free Heavenly Lilac Bath Truffle labels here. Then print them on Waterproof Label Paper to attach to jars, or on card stock to attach as a tag. I found I was able to fit three truffles in the Tall 8 oz. Bail Jar.

I used a combination of Party Pink Mica and Lavender Mica to give these truffles a light pinkish-purple color. In my tests, these bath bombs did not leave color on my tub. I have found that wiping down my tub prior to taking a bath reduces color from transferring. (AKA: keeping a clean tub) The trick to bath truffles or bath bombs that contain a large amount of solid butters is making sure the bath water is hot when placing the product in the tub. If the water is not hot enough to melt the butters, it will inhibit the fizz of the truffle. Do be careful when getting out of the tub, as the butters in this recipe can leave the bottom of the tub rather slippery.

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Making Bath Truffles on Soap Queen TV

October 25, 2012 Filed Under: Bath Fizzies

Learn to make luxurious and fun bath truffles! What’s a bath truffle? It’s like a bath fizzy with lots of moisturizing oils and butters that you crumble into your bath for a home spa experience. In this episode, I use cocoa butter and shea butter for that luxurious touch. Bath truffles are a great project for beginner and advanced crafters alike. They are easy to customize with fragrance and essential oils of your preference.

This video includes two recipes. The first is a natural mix using Kaolin Clay and Lavender Essential Oil. The second recipe is a Sweet Bubbly Bar using a blend of Chocolate and Vanilla fragrances. Both bath truffle recipes smell amazing, and feel great in the tub. Do be careful when getting out of the tub; the extra butters in this recipe can make the bottom of the tub a little bit slippery! To help the butters in this recipe disperse better in the tub, you can add a bit of polysorbate 80. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier and helps prevent large pools of oil and butter in bath water. [Read more…]

Pumpkin Bubbling Bath Truffles

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