Bath Bomb Making Instructions From The Soap Tub Bath Bomb Instruction & Recipe Sheet The Soap School To learn more about making Bath Bombs, Soaps and a range of other natural toiletries, why not come along to a Soap School from The Soap Tub workshop? Workshops and courses are run across the UK; To find out more either visit www.thesoaptub.co.uk, Or www.meltandpoursupplies.com, Or phone 01484-340658 or 844321. All workshops have people who have never made anything, through to those who have perhaps done a previous workshop or have been making for some time. The best workshops are those where people come to learn and share. The Soap Tub, a great place for soapers! (and bath bomb makers!) Bath Bomb Recipes. www.meltandpoursupplies.com Page 1 The Soap Tub 01484-844321 Basic Recipe for Bath Bombs 3 tablespoons Sodium Bicarbonate 1 tablespoons Citric Acid Fragrance oil to your own preference 5 – 10 drops of colour Spritz bottle of water Mixing Bowl. Bath Bomb Mould(s), . 1. Sieve the dry ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly. 2. Add the colour and fragrance oil. 5. The mixture should just stay together if squeezed, if it still falls apart, LIGHTLY mist/spritz with water or witch hazel and mix again. Repeat as necessary until it will just hold together. 3. Blend thoroughly until fully blended throughout the mixture. 4. Spritz lightly with water or witch hazel and mix in well. 6 Take some of the mix and lightly squash into your bath bomb mould halves (making the top domed with extra mixture). 5. Quickly push the two halves together and squeeze firmly. Line up the edges of the mould to ensure a good shape. Immediately remove one half of the mould and gently tip out onto your palm the place on greaseproof or waxed paper. (See the Rose Foaming Bath Bomb recipe below if you want to use the rose petals shown in the pictures). 6. Let the bombs dry and harden for 24 - 48 hours. 7. To package either store in an airtight container or you may wish to wrap them in cellophane and tie with a bow etc. To use, simply drop into a warm bath and fizz away!! Bath Bomb Recipes. www.meltandpoursupplies.com Page 2 The Soap Tub 01484-844321 BATH BOMB Recipe 2 This recipe will extend your ingredients and give a great finish to your bath bombs. 1 Part (1 cup)- Citric Acid (or 1 Cup) 2 Parts (2 cups) Sodium Bicarbonate 2 Parts (2 cups) Cornflower Fragrance oil or essential oil Colour 1 teaspoon of herbs or flower petals 5 - 6 teaspoons of an oil of your choice (sweet Almond etc). Follow the instructions as above, then simply add the oil mix well then the herbs or flower petals to the dry mixture, and proceed as normal. An alternative to the above would be to lightly sprinkle the petals etc onto the domed halves before squashing together. This often looks great as some of the petals squeeze out of the middle band and peep out of the bomb Things you could add to your bath bombs Floral waters as your misting agent Powdered Goats Milk Honey powder Ground vanilla Pods Mustard powder A little honey Chopped dried herbs Flower petals Citrus peel Poppy seeds Course oatmeal Powdered fruits or vegetables *Remember, do not use wet items which may decay within the product.* Rose Foaming Bath Bombs 1 tablespoon citric acid 2 tablespoons sodium bicarbonate 2 tablespoons cornflower 1 tablespoon liquid soap 1 teaspoon rose petals Fragrance or essential oil Colour to suit* Bath Bomb Recipes. www.meltandpoursupplies.com Page 3 The Soap Tub 01484-844321 * remember you are using a very concentrated colourant. The colour will intensify in water, so you only want a pale colour initially or you may become bright pink!!!! Turn out and leave to dry for 24 hours Looking for Supplies, Spritzer Bottles, Petals or Moulds? www.meltandpoursupplies.com! Rooibos Detox Bombs Rooibos. 1 tablespoon citric acid 2 tablespoons sodium bicarbonate 2 tablespoons cornflower 1 – 2 teaspoons pure olive oil 2 teaspoons organic Rooibos leaves Fragrance or essential oil (as Rooibos is also used by many to help with eczema and allergies soothing oil such as chamomile may be ideal) Pinch or turmeric powder to colour Follow the basic instructions but add the Rooibos leaves to the dry mix. NOTE: Rooibos is grown in South Africa and is an excellent antioxidant; it has in the past over many centuries been used by many to help with eczema, acne, allergies and is even used as an infusion for tired puffy eyes. (Always seek qualified medical advice before using any product if you have a known medical condition). Bath Bomb Recipes. www.meltandpoursupplies.com Page 4 The Soap Tub 01484-844321