I spent 6 months trying MANY bath bomb recipes and they came out okay, but never good enough to sell! I tried this one last week and it is AWESOME! they came out exactly as I hoped they would! thanks SO much for sharing your recipe Dean!!!
@@DeanWilson Hello! I have a question. I'm making a Bath bomb to soak foot and relief pain. In my country I can't find the SLSA ingredient. it's neccesary if I don't need a lot of bubbles. or do you have a recipe for Soak foot bath bombs? Thank you
This is the best bath bomb recipe ever. I've made it several times and have never had a problem with it. Even the first time I made them they came out great. No adjustments were needed. I followed Dean's instructions meticulously.
Making lots of goodies for my family (candles, lip balms, etc) and they're asking for bombs and steamers. I heard that you have the best bath bomb recipe and it seems like it, hands down. Can't wait to try it! I've been looking for a great shower steamer recipe and none have come close to the care and technical detail or your recipes. What would you recommend we change for this bath bomb recipe to make a good shower steamer? In my personal "arsenal" I've got everything but SLSA, but would love to hear what you would do differently with steamers =)
Dean I want to thank you for providing your recipe! I subbed 50% avocado oil and 50% cocoa butter for the almond oil and it worked so very well! The bombs float, spin and produce some nice frothy bubbles and great fizz. It's not too greasy...just enough to be moisturizing. The scent amount is spot on too. Thanks a bunch for sharing this!
Hey Dean! Lindsay again, just was wondering if you could do a video of what one if your bath bombs looks like in use. How the colors come through, how many bubbles and what the water looks like!
Thank you! I just started making bath bombs. They are not easy to master! but I think I have them down. never heard of SLSA, sounds like a great product! Will try it out. Thank you again!
Dean Wilson thanks a million for the quick response, I wasn't expecting one at all to be honest, coz most people don't reply! So if I skipped it, it won't effect the final texture of the bath bombs?
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. You are a great instructor Dean! I just made my first batch and they turned out beautiful! You are an artist
First I want to say THANK YOU vary much! You’re the only person I could find on RUclips that shares the measurements to the ingredients. I had no idea where to begging. What mold and size do you use? And where can I find it? Thank you kindly.
Your welcome. The mold size is 60cm, stainless steel. I got them from aussiesoapsupplies.com.au but they are currently closed because of a fire in their warehouse.
This is a great video and your bombs are lovely!!! A suggestion for those having a difficult time molding i.e. too dry or too wet of mixture. I add my wet ingredients first but I don't add alcohol or water. I mix the dry and the wet ingredients, then I spray with alcohol to make the mixture just moist enough to be able to squeeze the mixture in my hand until it is like damp sand. I mold with stainless steel molds, tap, tap, tap, and they come out easily. Depending on your climate you may need more or less liquid. I live in FL so my ingredients aren't as dry as they would be elsewhere. I think that trips a lot of people up. In other words, it's a dance of balance between the wet and dry ingredients. You may have to adjust the liquids slightly for your climate. I hope this helps! ♡
Hi dean, I'm been trying difrent recipe with little success. This looks might be what I'm looking for. Can you please show how your bath bombs react when drop in tub. Thank and congrats in your channel.
Hello Dean! I've been watching your videos for a little while and admire your work. I really want to thank you on some items with your bath bomb tutorial. 1 - I truly appreciate the time you took with this recipe. I have used several and could not get them to work as my material was too wet or too dry. Just a chore to deal with. I found that yours was easy to work with and I was able to make 7 medium bombs. 2- I appreciate the time that you took to convert this recipe to US Customary table. I had no issue with the fractions and am grateful for the time you took to convert it! Thanks and I'll keep watching. Robin. Alexandria VA USA
Dean I love watching your videos! Instead of using SLSA to make the bubbles could you add a little bit of liquid bubble bath or Castile soap to the wet ingredients?
I have tried to add bubble bath to my bath bombs but because its more a liquid it does not merge into the power, it just makes the bath bomb wet and it doesn't not stick together. I don't know about castile soap but i think it would be the same. I think from memory, butter milk powder might be an option but look it up first as I have never tried it.
Dean! I finally made your recipe after struggling with on-again, off-again, success. Yay! It works beautifully - thank you so much for generosity in sharing your how-tos and recipes!
I got a good tip from someone i dont remember who but they said that they mix all the wet ingredients in with the baking soda then add the measured citric acid to prevent a reaction because everything is already absorbed in the baking soda.
I love your video thank you. Your technique is different than other ones i have watched. It seems dry and powdery but holds togehter so well. Most other instructions tell you to spritz until the mixture holds its shape. Could you explain this please?
It works great! I get mine from Wholesale Supplies Plus.com. It’s only $1.95 a pound!! And all their products are the best quality! Great prices on everything!
SLSA is great alternative to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, more natural, and much, much milder. This product is derived from vegetable source and conforms to Ecocert's cosmetic standard. This fine white powder is excellent for blending into "bath bombs," bath fizzies, powdered bubble baths, bath salts for super foam, scrubs and more. Makes a blanket of bubbles that last! Long lasting SLSA powder provides excellent foam and viscosity response.
Hi .. thanks alot for sharing this wonderful recipe, I was wondering why you cover it at the end inside the box .. I think it must dry well before! I am right??
Tried and failed to make bath bombs so came over to your channel Dean (since your soap videos are awesome). I’m so glad I found a bath bomb recipe. I’m excited to try them !
Thank you, Dean, for this wonderful formula. I struggled for a while with bath bombs. I made two batches now and they came out wonderfully. (Had to add a little extra IPA though. Now it is a waiting game to see how they stand the test of time!
Can i use water instead of alcohol? And do i need to add polysorbate 80 if i make just pure white bath bombs without colorants? Thank you for your help 😊
If you use a fragrance or mica its worth adding the polysorbate-80 as it helps disperse the oils. If its just for yourself then try without and test test test. I personally would not use water as it activates the mix.
I am trying to learn micas. I want a vivid color for the water. I have both micas and polysorbate 80, do your bombs give a vivid color with the red and pink? Thank you
Dean I just had to come back to tell you that I made the bath bombs tonight using your recipe & they worked perfectly. It’s the first time I’ve managed to get them to hold their shape. I’ve tried a few recipes from USA & UK but this is the only one that worked. Wish I could attach a photo to this comment to show you! Thank you!!!!
Dean, ? # 3 or is it #4. can bath bombs be stored in a cardboard box in the shed during winter months? There not shrink wrapped, just heavy saran wrapped with ribbon tie. Would the condensation be enough to activate the SLSA? Thank you
Absolutely love this recipe, it is perfect. Tried so many different recipes and then I stumbled on yours and I will never use another one. This recipe makes the perfect bath bombs, the mixture sticks together and doesn't give any problems unmolding. Makes bath bombs that float and spin and make a beautiful fizz. Thank you so much
Hello Merry Christmas 2019. Can you please advise what the amount of essential oil I cld use in this recipe? I can get essential oils tomorrow but for soap fragrances the suppliers are closed or shipping in new year. Canada does not have the abundant suppliers.
I have not used essential oils for my bath bombs, only fragrance oils. I assume it would be the same but not 100% sure. I guess it would depend on the essential oil your using too.
i would like to make some bath bombs with natural & organic colors no dye's what can i use? and if i take out the dye do i have to put in the slsa,polysorbate-80?
The polysorbate-80 helps with the fragrance as well as mica and other oils. SLSA makes more bubbles, try using half as much as in my recipe. I have not tried clays yet but Im guessing they can be used. Anyone?
Hi! I’m wondering if you use powdered citric acid or granules? Can powdered citric acid be used? What do you think the measurements would be compared to the granules?
Hi Dean < can I swap the slsa for cornstarch &/or cream of tartar? Also for the wet ingredients, I only have witch hazel but no iso alcohol, is it ok to swap it? Thanks for a great video
I have tried using corn starch before and it didnt work for me, the bath bombs became powdery. You dont need to use poly-80 but the oils and mica will stay on the surface and might effect the bath tub.
Do you find that if you use the container to put them in at the end that you can get away with making them while it's raining outside/after it's been raining? My bath bombs don't seem to go rock hard for me if I leave them sitting on the bench when made during/after rain thanks to the humidity
Dean Wilson They turned out fantastic! I colored them with white shimmer, gold and orange Micas! And scented them with white nectarine and pink coral from Lonestar candle supply company. And I hid some blue and pink fizzy embeds in them. I topped them with pink Himalayan salt.
I was wondering what the Epsom salt brings to the bomb since it’s not enough to be therapeutic? Does it make the bomb harder? I was thinking about leaving it out. If I do, do I need to make any other adjustments?
Hello Dean. Thank you for sharing. How would I incorporate orange wax into this recipe? As far as omitting the fragrance oils and/ or sweet almond oil? Thanx again.
Hi Dean where did you get the scale you are using for weighing? I cant seem to figure out all your measurements because I normally measure by homemade measuring cups and utensils
I got it here. but she is aways sold out. i love this scale and i would get 3 more as backup. kodyscandles.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=850
I just had a thought. With almond oil I will have to be careful with my friends who have but allergies. Can you suggest another oil that will substitute well. Thanks Dean
Maybe, but you might have to leave them in the mold for quite a while. If you do this, put clear wrap over the top once you filled all the molds. Keep the air out.
Okay they are hardening up.. but they still seem so brittle. Hopefully tomorrow they'll be pretty solid. I'm just worried they'll crumble when i package them.
I was trying to remove them from the molds and they just fell apart. I think its because i packed them too loose.. I managed to get 9.5 from your recipe listed here instead of 8. I tried salvaging the mix, it seems better. Hopefully it sticks
Not sure why. There was another video I saw that mixed the baking soda first then once everything was added they added the critic acid hence it didnt fiz. Maybe you could find a tip from this video ruclips.net/video/7b4Tp4U1bTg/видео.html
Hi dean I want to try your recipe but having problems finding a conversion chart for cups and teaspoons or tablespoons . Any ideas on where I can get one
I haven't tried it yet, but after hours of looking for bath bomb recipes, you've got me convinced! I'm just wondering how these feel on the skin? I used a lush bath bomb not too long ago and they made my skin super silky.
Hi Dean! Hope you're doing well! Miss seeing you on YT🥺 I thought I had watched all of your videos and then this one popped up today while I searched bath bombs and I was shocked lol like I said, thought I had watched them all❤ happy to know I have more to watch from you!
New to making bath bombs I do melt and pour soaps and butters but does mica colorant leave a color ring around the tub? I love mica colors I use em in my soaps but been getting mixed reviews please help
Your need to add polysorbate 80 so it does not lay on the surface. "Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics."
Hello, First of all I’d like o thank you for think video, it’s absolutly amazing. I would like to know if it’s possible to change the almond oil with cocnut oil. If yes, is it the same amount? Thank you :)
@@DeanWilson i searched everywhere today for rubbing alchool 91%. They only sell 70%. Is that correct to use it in this receipy? Thank you so much again.
I mix both baking soda and citric acid together but I have seen people make the mix with baking soda first then the citric acid later on after the colors etc.
I spent 6 months trying MANY bath bomb recipes and they came out okay, but never good enough to sell! I tried this one last week and it is AWESOME! they came out exactly as I hoped they would! thanks SO much for sharing your recipe Dean!!!
Awesome Katia. Glad it has worked for you :)
@@DeanWilson Hello! I have a question. I'm making a Bath bomb to soak foot and relief pain. In my country I can't find the SLSA ingredient. it's neccesary if I don't need a lot of bubbles. or do you have a recipe for Soak foot bath bombs? Thank you
This is the best bath bomb recipe ever. I've made it several times and have never had a problem with it. Even the first time I made them they came out great. No adjustments were needed. I followed Dean's instructions meticulously.
V Samuels awesome. great to hear
Making lots of goodies for my family (candles, lip balms, etc) and they're asking for bombs and steamers. I heard that you have the best bath bomb recipe and it seems like it, hands down. Can't wait to try it! I've been looking for a great shower steamer recipe and none have come close to the care and technical detail or your recipes. What would you recommend we change for this bath bomb recipe to make a good shower steamer? In my personal "arsenal" I've got everything but SLSA, but would love to hear what you would do differently with steamers =)
Dean I want to thank you for providing your recipe! I subbed 50% avocado oil and 50% cocoa butter for the almond oil and it worked so very well! The bombs float, spin and produce some nice frothy bubbles and great fizz. It's not too greasy...just enough to be moisturizing. The scent amount is spot on too. Thanks a bunch for sharing this!
Awesome Cara. Happy it has worked for you :)
Hi Dean 🤗 they turned out really nice 👍
Hey Dean! Lindsay again, just was wondering if you could do a video of what one if your bath bombs looks like in use. How the colors come through, how many bubbles and what the water looks like!
Hi Lindsay, I uploaded a video of Strawberry bath bomb, it's the same recipe. Check it out here.
ruclips.net/video/TBgr9XTzx0U/видео.html
This video by far was the most informative, and easy to follow. You get right to the point without all of the unnecessary commentary!!
Thank you :)
Thank you! I just started making bath bombs. They are not easy to master! but I think I have them down. never heard of SLSA, sounds like a great product! Will try it out. Thank you again!
Thanks for the recipe. What can I use instead of SLS it get everywhere and I put on a mask 😷 and I cough?
You dont need to use it. If you choose to, maybe reduce it by half or a 1/4.
Amazing video, thanks for sharing!! What about if I don't have polysorbare?
Polysorbate-80 helps the mica and oils not stick to the surface or bath tub. You can use soap friendly liquid dye if you dont have it.
Dean Wilson thanks a million for the quick response, I wasn't expecting one at all to be honest, coz most people don't reply! So if I skipped it, it won't effect the final texture of the bath bombs?
Nope, should be fine.
راكي هنا سوما هههه هادا وين كنت نشوف فالفيديو ديالك جيت هنا لقيتك هههه
Thank you so much for this wonderful recipe. You are a great instructor Dean! I just made my first batch and they turned out beautiful! You are an artist
Dean. Thank you so much for this recipe! I was really struggling making BB. This recipe works great for me here in FL.
Awesome to hear. Thank you :)
First I want to say THANK YOU vary much! You’re the only person I could find on RUclips that shares the measurements to the ingredients. I had no idea where to begging. What mold and size do you use? And where can I find it? Thank you kindly.
Your welcome. The mold size is 60cm, stainless steel.
I got them from aussiesoapsupplies.com.au but they are currently closed because of a fire in their warehouse.
This is a great video and your bombs are lovely!!! A suggestion for those having a difficult time molding i.e. too dry or too wet of mixture. I add my wet ingredients first but I don't add alcohol or water. I mix the dry and the wet ingredients, then I spray with alcohol to make the mixture just moist enough to be able to squeeze the mixture in my hand until it is like damp sand. I mold with stainless steel molds, tap, tap, tap, and they come out easily. Depending on your climate you may need more or less liquid. I live in FL so my ingredients aren't as dry as they would be elsewhere. I think that trips a lot of people up. In other words, it's a dance of balance between the wet and dry ingredients. You may have to adjust the liquids slightly for your climate. I hope this helps! ♡
Thank you for the tip Cherie. That is awesome it's worked for you.
Thanks for the tip , helps tremendously !
This recipe is fantastic, thank you for sharing. I used in silicone, hard plastic and Cada molds. Everything turned out great.
You are so welcome!
Hi dean, I'm been trying difrent recipe with little success. This looks might be what I'm looking for. Can you please show how your bath bombs react when drop in tub. Thank and congrats in your channel.
Thanks Kathy, Im going to make a new video on this soon, but here is the latest text bath bomb video.
ruclips.net/video/TBgr9XTzx0U/видео.html
Hello Dean! I've been watching your videos for a little while and admire your work. I really want to thank you on some items with your bath bomb tutorial. 1 - I truly appreciate the time you took with this recipe. I have used several and could not get them to work as my material was too wet or too dry. Just a chore to deal with. I found that yours was easy to work with and I was able to make 7 medium bombs.
2- I appreciate the time that you took to convert this recipe to US Customary table. I had no issue with the fractions and am grateful for the time you took to convert it!
Thanks and I'll keep watching.
Robin. Alexandria VA USA
Awesome Robin, that is so nice of you. I'm glad the recipe works for you. Enjoy :)
Do you need the clay? And how long do these bath bombs stay good for selling for?
Clay is optional but helps them harden. About 12 months.
Thank you!
Dean I love watching your videos! Instead of using SLSA to make the bubbles could you add a little bit of liquid bubble bath or Castile soap to the wet ingredients?
I have tried to add bubble bath to my bath bombs but because its more a liquid it does not merge into the power, it just makes the bath bomb wet and it doesn't not stick together. I don't know about castile soap but i think it would be the same. I think from memory, butter milk powder might be an option but look it up first as I have never tried it.
thank you so much for the recipe i made some bathbombs today and they work great....😊🤘
Can the mixture be used for bath bomb powder? How would this be done?
Yes, I did another video on this, but just grind it down to powder.
ruclips.net/video/LTBAnbxkv_w/видео.html
Thank you, is this mix kid friendly or do you have a separate recipe for this?
@@michellebeard2486 Yes, its kid friendly. :)
AMAZING WORK!
I'm finding it really difficult to get SLSA powder. Is there anything you can suggest using instead of SLSA? :)
BULLTERRIER 65, Brambleberry has it! They have just about everything!😊
Goats milk?
Dean! I finally made your recipe after struggling with on-again, off-again, success. Yay! It works beautifully - thank you so much for generosity in sharing your how-tos and recipes!
Good to hear :) Well done
I got a good tip from someone i dont remember who but they said that they mix all the wet ingredients in with the baking soda then add the measured citric acid to prevent a reaction because everything is already absorbed in the baking soda.
Yes, I have seen this too. ruclips.net/video/7b4Tp4U1bTg/видео.html
Awesome idea ! Cheers
I love your video thank you. Your technique is different than other ones i have watched. It seems dry and powdery but holds togehter so well. Most other instructions tell you to spritz until the mixture holds its shape. Could you explain this please?
That is true, you should spritz and mix until it holds solid in your hand.
I'm going to invest in kaolin clay for hard bombs. Thanks
It works great! I get mine from Wholesale Supplies Plus.com. It’s only $1.95 a pound!! And all their products are the best quality! Great prices on everything!
Hello, Dean! What does SLSA means? It is a short name for something? I can't find that in Roumania.
SLSA is great alternative to Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, more natural, and much, much milder. This product is derived from vegetable source and conforms to Ecocert's cosmetic standard. This fine white powder is excellent for blending into "bath bombs," bath fizzies, powdered bubble baths, bath salts for super foam, scrubs and more. Makes a blanket of bubbles that last! Long lasting SLSA powder provides excellent foam and viscosity response.
@@DeanWilson thank you!
Brilliant Dean xx
Thank You :)
Hi .. thanks alot for sharing this wonderful recipe, I was wondering why you cover it at the end inside the box .. I think it must dry well before! I am right??
Lots of moisture in the area where I use to make them.
u make it look so easy i cant make them for nothing lol
Keep trying, you will get there Tracey :)
Hi love this video.where do u suggest drying them in a cold uk in January.
In a sealed box away from moisture in the air
Many thanks I'm very grateful 🙏. God bless you.
I love how these bombs began to get hard in minutes.
Tessie Dobey
Yea. Very 'hard'.
Tried and failed to make bath bombs so came over to your channel Dean (since your soap videos are awesome). I’m so glad I found a bath bomb recipe. I’m excited to try them !
Awesome, please let me know how you go Lisa.
Miss your videos hope all is well
Im getting there. Sorry its been a while. I will be back once all is done here and I will explain why I have been away so long.
O no you don't have to explain I just hope all is well and I look toward to your next video when your back
up to how much slsa powder can i add to a batch that is the same amount as yours ?? thanks
Iv'e been testing 10g,20g and 30g and I found about 15g works best for a good spin and bubbles. That is per 1000grams of powder.
Thats around the same amount you use in the video i see. will it be okay if I added more ?
The more you add the slower the spin will be, so at 30grams per 1kg it almost stops.
I'm having a hard time figuring out GRAMS! I'm used to ounces. Sorry I'm a blonde Brunette? 🤦🏻♀️
You can use google to convert it over. Search "convert 100 grams to oz" and it will display it.
Your scale has a button called “units”... it toggles between the two.
Can you tell me what the Epsom Salt is used for please?
Thanks that's good to know. If you make cupcake bath bombs Do you let them harden before adding frosting? Thanks
Hi, I have never made cupcake bath bombs before or frosting. :( sorry
This is great! Can I use coco betaine in place of slsa, as I don't have that here.
I am not sure. This is the only recipe that worked for me. To change part of it might change the outcome result.
Thank you, Dean, for this wonderful formula. I struggled for a while with bath bombs. I made two batches now and they came out wonderfully. (Had to add a little extra IPA though.
Now it is a waiting game to see how they stand the test of time!
Awesome work. Please let me know how they go.
Can i use water instead of alcohol? And do i need to add polysorbate 80 if i make just pure white bath bombs without colorants? Thank you for your help 😊
If you use a fragrance or mica its worth adding the polysorbate-80 as it helps disperse the oils. If its just for yourself then try without and test test test. I personally would not use water as it activates the mix.
Is the purpose of placing the finished bombs in the tupperware to protect the bombs from moisture in the air?
Yes, specially at my house because it gets cold at night and lots of moisture in the house. But try without it and see what happens.
Can you please send information on the measurements equivalent for the measurements?
Its in the video description. Grams and Oz
I'm not sure how to do those measurements
I suggest using a scale.
I am trying to learn micas. I want a vivid color for the water. I have both micas and polysorbate 80, do your bombs give a vivid color with the red and pink? Thank you
Yes, I use Mica for the powder color on the surface and Lakes dye for the water color.
Dean, thanks for the tutorial and the recipe. Can you please demonstrate the fizz and foam of these bath bombs?
I would but I have not made bath bombs since I closed my shop back in November 2015. I will start making them again once I move this year.
Hey Dean.. just wondering if i could use bentonite clay instead of kaolin clay?? Thanks..
Im not sure, sorry, I don't have the answer for that one.
Great recipe and easy to follow. I just wanted to know, could leave it as a loose powder version and can I use an essential oil?
You can crush it down to powder once it sets. That is fine. I have not used essential oils before.
Dean I noticed that you used lakes for your red. You didn't have to bloom them?
No, none. They worked perfectly
Dean Wilson thanks
Can I use micas instead of lakes for color? TYIA!
Yes. Mica or lakes. Even both. :)
Can I substitute powdered milk for the SLSA and in the same amount?
I heard Butter milk is a good substitute for slsa, but i have never tried it.
Hi there thank you
What could I substitute the clay with
I could not suggest anything, it could change the way the bath bomb sets.
is there a way to leave out the slsa and the polysorbate?
Yes, you can leave out both
Dean I just had to come back to tell you that I made the bath bombs tonight using your recipe & they worked perfectly. It’s the first time I’ve managed to get them to hold their shape. I’ve tried a few recipes from USA & UK but this is the only one that worked. Wish I could attach a photo to this comment to show you! Thank you!!!!
That is awesome Lisa. Im very happy my recipe has worked for you.
You could sent me an email. dean@sentinelsoap.com.au
Dean Wilson that’s great. I’ll send you a pic! Thanks again for your help.
Got it. Thanks Lisa and great work. :)
Dean, ? # 3 or is it #4. can bath bombs be stored in a cardboard box in the shed during winter months? There not shrink wrapped, just heavy saran wrapped with ribbon tie. Would the condensation be enough to activate the SLSA? Thank you
If the water in the air can get it to the bath bomb it might activate otherwise it should be fine. But your need to try it.
Thxxx...
What's the room temperature while you make them? Also the humidity?
I am not sure, it was just a small rented shop front 52sm. I never had the temp checked when I was there. I left 5 years ago.
Absolutely love this recipe, it is perfect. Tried so many different recipes and then I stumbled on yours and I will never use another one. This recipe makes the perfect bath bombs, the mixture sticks together and doesn't give any problems unmolding. Makes bath bombs that float and spin and make a beautiful fizz. Thank you so much
Thanks Amy, I am so glad the recipe has worked for you. Take care.
Finally made some bath bombs with your recipe and they are absolutely perfect. Fizzy, foamy, tons of bubbles!!!
Nice work, glad the recipe worked for you :)
Thanks Dean for a great tutorial and making us look good too. Your videos are easy to follow and we thank you.
Hello Merry Christmas 2019. Can you please advise what the amount of essential oil I cld use in this recipe? I can get essential oils tomorrow but for soap fragrances the suppliers are closed or shipping in new year. Canada does not have the abundant suppliers.
I have not used essential oils for my bath bombs, only fragrance oils. I assume it would be the same but not 100% sure. I guess it would depend on the essential oil your using too.
Dean Wilson ok thanks. I have a ton of fragrances for soy candles but assuming they are different and cannot use. I will check manufacturer notes
I made using ur recipe but why it’s brittle when dry.
For the bubbles can i put any shower gel in the mixture???
No, I don't think so. A liquid will make the bath bomb activate.
Can you substitute the epsom salt as I've read its not really beneficial and if so with what?
thanks for the great recipe and method. I was having trouble with my bombs this year. Now they are looking nice.
Awesome. :)
i would like to make some bath bombs with natural & organic colors no dye's what can i use? and if i take out the dye do i have to put in the slsa,polysorbate-80?
The polysorbate-80 helps with the fragrance as well as mica and other oils.
SLSA makes more bubbles, try using half as much as in my recipe.
I have not tried clays yet but Im guessing they can be used.
Anyone?
Hi! I’m wondering if you use powdered citric acid or granules? Can powdered citric acid be used? What do you think the measurements would be compared to the granules?
They would be the same weight. I grind all my citric acid to a powder.
Hi Dean < can I swap the slsa for cornstarch &/or cream of tartar? Also for the wet ingredients, I only have witch hazel but no iso alcohol, is it ok to swap it? Thanks for a great video
I have tried cornstarch but from my tests it left the bath bomb too soft. I have never tried witch hazel either, sorry.
Anyone ?
I just tried out this recipe today. Absolutely wonderful. So easy to make, gorgeous bubble and fizz. These were perfect. Thank you so much!
Awesome, glad they worked for you :)
As always a great idea where can I get the mica powders?
If your in the USA, brambleberry.com
Hi Dean can i replace the clay with corn strach or Indian, panthonite clay, and can substitute or remove the polysorbate ?
I have tried using corn starch before and it didnt work for me, the bath bombs became powdery. You dont need to use poly-80 but the oils and mica will stay on the surface and might effect the bath tub.
Is there anything that I can replace the slsa with? I have you. Babies in the house and slsa makes me nervous.. tyia
Butter Milk powder can be used. But i would suggest no more then a tea spoon for this recipe.
Thank you
Dean Do you have to use the SLSA I have had so many people say how it is not good for you...what do you think?
Nope, just remove it from your recipe. It will be fine without it.
Do you find that if you use the container to put them in at the end that you can get away with making them while it's raining outside/after it's been raining? My bath bombs don't seem to go rock hard for me if I leave them sitting on the bench when made during/after rain thanks to the humidity
I have made these while it's raining but the second I have done they go in the box, even before I take the tops and bottoms off.
Your videos are so informative. I've been nervous to attempt bath bombs. I didn't feel nervous about it now. Thank you.
Thats so good. Thank you. Give them a shot. Worst thing that could go wrong and you can still turn them into bath bomb powder (my other video).
Is there a specific % rubbing alcohol to use? Is there anything we can use in place of the rubbing alcohol? Thank you!
You can slowly include water or witch hazel. But I never had any luck with them as they started to activate the mix.
Hello from Corpus Christi TX USA!! I am trying your recipe today! I’ll let you know how they turn out! Love your channel!! Tamara
Hope you enjoy
Dean Wilson They turned out fantastic! I colored them with white shimmer, gold and orange Micas! And scented them with white nectarine and pink coral from Lonestar candle supply company. And I hid some blue and pink fizzy embeds in them. I topped them with pink Himalayan salt.
Wow, sounds amazing. Well done.
Dean Wilson thank you so much!!
I was wondering what the Epsom salt brings to the bomb since it’s not enough to be therapeutic? Does it make the bomb harder? I was thinking about leaving it out. If I do, do I need to make any other adjustments?
You don't need to add it. It's just something I did add.
Dean Wilson so even if you skip epsom salt all the other measurement stays the same?
Dean Wilson I have the same question
Do you have a resource for how to make your fragrance blends?
Just mix them together. Its all trial and error.
from where did u buy the mica powder
www.mymicaobsession.com
Can I add cream or tartar instead of SLSA, we think my sisters allergic.
I know you can add it, but I dont know if its a sub for SLSA.
Can we skip SLSA? And just continue with citric acid for fizz?
Yes, the SLSA just adds that extra big of bubble/foam to the bath.
If I were to leave out the slsa, clay and polysorbate, would you advise readjusting the measurements of the other ingredients?
No, that should be fine. All those at optional.
Thanks so much for offering your wisdom
Hi, why do you choose to add the rubbing alcohol? I'm thinking about adding it to my mixture as well.
Rubbing Alcohol evaporates after a little while but acts as a good bonding agent for the rest of the mix without adding water.
Do you need to put in SLSA will it affect anything if you don’t add it
Nope, you dont need it. It just adds more bubbles.
Hello Dean. Thank you for sharing. How would I incorporate orange wax into this recipe? As far as omitting the fragrance oils and/ or sweet almond oil? Thanx again.
Sorry i don't know anything about orange wax.
Hi Dean, if I don't have Slsa or salts may I ad extra of the other Ing.? Thanks. Can't wait to try them
Yes, you can add extra baking soda and critic acid
natural Candle supply fragrance is what you using in your bathbombs is it okay to use in body soaps also please help thanks a lot Dean
It's skin safe. www.eroma.com.au/love-spell-candle-fragrance-oil/
Some fragrances for candles are not, so it's best to check with the supplier.
Thanks
Hi Dean where did you get the scale you are using for weighing? I cant seem to figure out all your measurements because I normally measure by homemade measuring cups and utensils
I got it here. but she is aways sold out. i love this scale and i would get 3 more as backup.
kodyscandles.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=850
I just had a thought. With almond oil I will have to be careful with my friends who have but allergies. Can you suggest another oil that will substitute well. Thanks Dean
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You can use almost any oil you like, I chose sweet almond oil because its a thick oil, unlike olive oil or sunflower. You could try coconut oil.
Hi Dean
I just wanted to know if mica for cold process soaps and bath bombs making r the same or do we get different mica for CP and bath bombs
I use the same ones, but there are also powders called LAKES which dye the water. Check this video out
ruclips.net/video/k1cRmjgBHhQ/видео.html
Thank you so much for sharing your recipe! Do you think this recipe would work well pressed into a silicone mold too?
Maybe, but you might have to leave them in the mold for quite a while. If you do this, put clear wrap over the top once you filled all the molds. Keep the air out.
when you take them out of the molds do they still sorta crumble before you leave them for 2 days to harden
Okay they are hardening up.. but they still seem so brittle. Hopefully tomorrow they'll be pretty solid. I'm just worried they'll crumble when i package them.
You do need to leave them for 5-7 days in a container. They should be hard after that.
I was trying to remove them from the molds and they just fell apart. I think its because i packed them too loose.. I managed to get 9.5 from your recipe listed here instead of 8. I tried salvaging the mix, it seems better. Hopefully it sticks
does your recipie fizz a little when you add the wet ingrediants
If you add it to the mix all in 1 go, yes. Thats why I add a little wet then mix then add some more so it does not fizz all at once.
@@DeanWilson ah i add slowly but i still tend to hear a fizz
Not sure why. There was another video I saw that mixed the baking soda first then once everything was added they added the critic acid hence it didnt fiz. Maybe you could find a tip from this video
ruclips.net/video/7b4Tp4U1bTg/видео.html
Hi dean I want to try your recipe but having problems finding a conversion chart for cups and teaspoons or tablespoons . Any ideas on where I can get one
I don't use cups to measure the mix, I use a scale so I know its exact.
Thank you. I decided to go ahead and order scale . Thanks for your help . Can’t wait to try tour recipe
I haven't tried it yet, but after hours of looking for bath bomb recipes, you've got me convinced! I'm just wondering how these feel on the skin? I used a lush bath bomb not too long ago and they made my skin super silky.
Its really lovely on your skin. Lots of nice skin properties.
Hi Dean! Hope you're doing well! Miss seeing you on YT🥺 I thought I had watched all of your videos and then this one popped up today while I searched bath bombs and I was shocked lol like I said, thought I had watched them all❤ happy to know I have more to watch from you!
Thanks Holly, im doing good. Writing kids books these days. But will put up a soap related video this week hopefully.
New to making bath bombs I do melt and pour soaps and butters but does mica colorant leave a color ring around the tub? I love mica colors I use em in my soaps but been getting mixed reviews please help
Your need to add polysorbate 80 so it does not lay on the surface.
"Polysorbate 80 is a nonionic surfactant and emulsifier often used in foods and cosmetics."
Yes, mica is just find with poly80
Hello,
First of all I’d like o thank you for think video, it’s absolutly amazing.
I would like to know if it’s possible to change the almond oil with cocnut oil. If yes, is it the same amount?
Thank you :)
Yes you can! Same amounts would be fine.
@@DeanWilson i searched everywhere today for rubbing alchool 91%. They only sell 70%. Is that correct to use it in this receipy? Thank you so much again.
Yes, I use 65% so 70% is fine.
Do i have to do the citric acid with the blender before i mix with the baking soda?
I mix both baking soda and citric acid together but I have seen people make the mix with baking soda first then the citric acid later on after the colors etc.
Hello, What could be used instead of SLSA ?
You can try milk powder. I have not tried this myself but heard good things.
Hi what could I replace SLSa with and poly 80?
There is no replacement for polysorbate-80 but slsa you can just leave out. It will just add more bubbles.
Like to try your recipe, I thought I would use witch hazel instead of water to spritz if needed. What is the SLSA for ?
I have tried witch hazel before but I never had any luck with it. The SLSA is to make more foaming/bubbles
its amazing how you took them out and they didnt crumble