Guest guest Posted September 9, 2000 Report Share Posted September 9, 2000 Marcelle, Thanks for the tip. I'll try to be less vigorous about getting those molds packed really tight. I also had been a little sparing on the oil, not wanting to end up with greasy BB's. I might try to add just a touch more and see what the outcome is. Looks like I'm going to have to practice...practice...practice! Didn't realize such a simple little item could be so complicated. Francine Marcelle wrote: > I just made bath bombs a few days ago and a few of mine cracked and others > didn't. I believe the ones that cracked were packed too hard. I think > there is a fine line between putting enough product in the mold and putting > too much in. Too little and it crumbles. Too much and it cracks during > drying. That's my theory anyway. > Bath bombs are touchy little creatures, aren't they! > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 30, 2001 Report Share Posted January 30, 2001 , this is a recipe I've tried for the fizzy bath salts..It worked pretty good, lots of fizz! try doubling it..hope it helps.......chris 8 oz wt cornstarch 8 oz wt <A HREF= " http://www.the-sage.com/catalog/additives.html#citric_acid " >Citric Acid</A> 16 oz wt baking soda up to 1 tsp. <A HREF= " http://www.the-sage.com/catalog/fragrance.html " >Fragrance Oil</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 31, 2001 Report Share Posted January 31, 2001 Thanks for the recipe, I'll try it! V ----------------------- 's Garden http://www.vsgarden.com ----------------------- chrsdx@... wrote: > , > this is a recipe I've tried for the fizzy bath salts..It worked pretty > good, > lots of fizz! try doubling it..hope it helps.......chris > 8 oz wt cornstarch > 8 oz wt <A > HREF= " http://www.the-sage.com/catalog/additives.html#citric_acid " >Citric > Acid</A> > 16 oz wt baking soda > up to 1 tsp. <A > HREF= " http://www.the-sage.com/catalog/fragrance.html " >Fragrance > Oil</A> > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2001 Report Share Posted March 1, 2001 Good question! ;-D I'd have to narrow it down to your epsoms (haven't made bb's, so I don't know about citric acid's physical makeup). What type of water do you have in the house? Hard or soft? We have soft water here, and I have had some problems with some bath products from other people dissolving in my water (the granules thing). http://northernscentsations.tripod.com/home/ > I tried making bath bombs again last night, baking soda, epsom salt, corn > starch,citric acid. Which one of these ingredients is not disolving in the > water. Had granules all over the tub afterwards. Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 19, 2001 Report Share Posted September 19, 2001 Lucie, Welcome....if you could tell us where you are located in Canada, you might get better information about local suppliers... Marg I live in Canada and I'm looking > for a Canadian supplier. > Lucie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2001 Report Share Posted September 25, 2001 Hi Thanks very much, I'll have to give it a shot next time. Does anyone use Polysorbate80 or something similar to disperse the oils or do you find that it isn't necessary? My daughter had a problem with a urinary tract infection last spring when I first *discovered* bath bombs (so we used lots of them) and I was wondering if it had something to do with the coating of oil in the water. I made my first ones with quite a bit more oil than is usually called for though also as the first recipe I tried called for it. I like them that way myself in the tub except that they don't hold up well if they aren't in the fridge. Thanks, Janice Skincare Naturals.com ************* http://www.skincarenaturals.com September's Specials - Essential Oils and more... Join the SunShine Soapers Christmas Swap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 18, 2002 Report Share Posted March 18, 2002 Hi Cheri, perhaps you are taking too long in the mixing and molding part of the process? I have had some batches just not hold together at all, and that was my problem. I use witch hazel to spray my mixture, and I don't use as much oil as you do. I use 2-3 tsp. of oil(I don't want an oily tub to clean) and for a batch the same size as yours, I use about 80 drops of essential oil. Works out to approx. 8 drops to a fizzie. Once I figured out that I was taking too long, I haven't had any problems. Hope that helps. Leanna in Alberta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2002 Report Share Posted April 9, 2002 I don't know Mel, but if not, do you have access to electricity? You can bring a little Bunsen burner to make hot water. You could bring some in a bunch of thermoses. You could bring a camp stove. Of course, it is a little more difficult to pull off the " I am luxury - buy me " theme when your booth looks like a campsite. ¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2002 Report Share Posted April 9, 2002 I don't know Mel, but if not, do you have access to electricity? You can bring a little Bunsen burner to make hot water. You could bring some in a bunch of thermoses. You could bring a camp stove. Of course, it is a little more difficult to pull off the " I am luxury - buy me " theme when your booth looks like a campsite. ¸..·´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- Sage -:¦:- -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 9, 2002 Report Share Posted April 9, 2002 Wishing you lots of luck with your show !!!! I'm sure it will be a great success for you and tons of fun... Vicki Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 17, 2003 Report Share Posted January 17, 2003 <PRE>if u go to www.todieforsoap.com there is a recipe for foaming bath bombs under formulas hope this helps sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 I have been putting 4 bath fizzies (small ones) in a cello bag. and secure with a small rubber band and tie a peice of raffia with a hang tag on it. You could do this with one large one too... Or you can shrink wrap them or wrap in stretch tite. Shaye Bath Bombs What are some ways that you wrap your bath bombs. Thanks for any suggestions. La Shonda [unable to display image] Handcrafted Soaps and Toiletries <A HREF= " www.nyahbeauty.com " >Nyah Beauty</A> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2003 Report Share Posted April 22, 2003 Hi La Shonda, I package my bath bombs in gusseted cello bags that have a piece of corrugated cardboard in them to keep the bag flat and top with a folded header card. I used to package them in plastic wrap them and put the ingredients sticker on the back but they seem to hold up better in the cello bags. H. ----- Original Message ----- What are some ways that you wrap your bath bombs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Geez, i'd love to know too. I have not been able to make a bath bomb that doesn't crack or break yet. bummer. Lorrie In a message dated 6/23/2003 7:59:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, countrycraftsoaps@... writes: > what do you use to make round shaped bath bombs ??? > do most of you make your bombs round , or do you use the plastic candy molds > ?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 Hi , I use guest sized soap mold for my bath bombs. HTH, ----- Original Message ----- what do you use to make round shaped bath bombs ??? do most of you make your bombs round , or do you use the plastic candy molds ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 I roll them by hand ... feeping my hands cold by dipping them in ice water... drying them off and rolling again... messy, but it works Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 23, 2003 Report Share Posted June 23, 2003 not enough oil if they are cracking and breaking... too much if they turn out runny (remember last gatherings demo i did...lmao) Sam In a message dated 6/23/2003 8:58:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, canterburycabin@... writes: > Geez, i'd love to know too. I have not been able to make a bath bomb that > doesn't crack or break yet. bummer. > Lorrie > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 Rats! I missed it. But sounds like it was quite the experience. Lorrie In a message dated 6/24/2003 1:33:14 AM Eastern Standard Time, XearthX00@... writes: > (remember last gatherings demo i did...lmao) > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2003 Report Share Posted June 24, 2003 I was so hot that i had to resort to a cold water bath in order for them to solidify at all... and then by time i set them out they were melting again... but man did they smell good Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2003 Report Share Posted July 16, 2003 I won the Lovespell FO in the Door Prize and it came from Tony's Fragrances. La Shonda [unable to display image] <A HREF= " www.nyahbeauty.com " >Handcrafted Soaps and Toiletries</A> 877-822-0143 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 16, 2003 Report Share Posted July 16, 2003 Hi Dee! I'm pretty sure the fragrance oil Deb used was called " Lovespell " . Someone can correct me if I'm wrong... You can find several places that carry it on fragrance finder http://www.geocities.com/lwoollen_25/FragranceFinder/index.html Also, she had wrapped them in colored foil, but also had another sample someone else made that was wrapped in cellophane, I believe. HTH! Beers Bath Bombs > Hi, I know Deb Z is still on vacation but can anyone tell me what the fragrance was she used to make the bath bombs-afraid I missed that. Also, how do you wrap them. I will never use them all and wanted to put some in a basket I am making my sister who is moving into a new apartment. Thanks all. > > Dee > Dee's Creative Treasures > www.deescreativetreasures.com (work in progress) > Check out our new garage sale category Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 22, 2004 Report Share Posted October 22, 2004 Sylvia, thanks so much! I see bombs in the stores that are like rock also and I wonder how they got them that way. Must live in the mountains! I'll try again. Jan Knutson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2005 Report Share Posted April 1, 2005 In a message dated 4/1/2005 11:00:45 A.M. Central Standard Time, nameismj@... writes: , do I understand that you don't use ANYsalt of any kind in your bath bombs?? Just citric acid and baking soda???? No salt at all. It just doesn't cooperate for me so I cut it out of my life _www.InesShower.com_ (http://www.inkristinesshower.com/) The Bathbomb Capital of the Web 1,000's of Freshly Made Bathbombs Each Day Your skin will FREAK out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Hello, We also make bath bombs with different herbs but we siff them after grinding, especially the Lavender and Rose Petals and we do the same for our Milk Baths as well. Since doing that we have not had any problems. Pat The Wholesalers Hub www.wholesalershub.com Tel: SAVE 5% Every Time You Shop Online! Re: Re: Bath Bombs that color bath water.. In a message dated 4/14/2005 1:20:56 PM Central Standard Time, denisejoanne@... writes: I make a milk bath with lavender, but I grind it up in a coffee grinder and then its not so messy. Rose I make a milk bath that contains lavender, and I have had some complaints that it makes a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 15, 2005 Report Share Posted April 15, 2005 Hello, We also make bath bombs with different herbs but we siff them after grinding, especially the Lavender and Rose Petals and we do the same for our Milk Baths as well. Since doing that we have not had any problems. Pat The Wholesalers Hub www.wholesalershub.com Tel: SAVE 5% Every Time You Shop Online! Re: Re: Bath Bombs that color bath water.. In a message dated 4/14/2005 1:20:56 PM Central Standard Time, denisejoanne@... writes: I make a milk bath with lavender, but I grind it up in a coffee grinder and then its not so messy. Rose I make a milk bath that contains lavender, and I have had some complaints that it makes a mess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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