EVERYTHING You Need to Know About BATH BOMBS!!!

Summary

In this informative video, Dora walks viewers through the process of making bath bombs, sharing essential tips and tricks. She emphasizes the importance of creating a humidity-controlled environment, adjusting recipes based on your location, and experimenting to perfect the craft. Dora covers common bath bomb issues and solutions, provides a step-by-step guide to molding, and highlights must-have tools. From choosing the right ingredients to troubleshooting common problems, she ensures that anyone can learn to make their own bath bombs with the right approach and persistence.

Takeaways

• 😀 Always make bath bombs in a temperature and humidity-controlled environment to ensure success.
• 💧 Avoid making bath bombs on rainy days, as moisture can negatively affect them.
• 🧪 Adjust recipes to suit your climate, keeping a balance of one teaspoon of wet ingredients per five ounces of dry.
• 📊 Track your experiments and refine your recipes based on experience, noting down what works and what doesn't.
• 💡 If your bath bomb is crumbling, the mix is too dry. Add more wet ingredients gradually.
• 🔧 Use proper tools like stainless steel molds, a bath bomb press, and accurate measuring spoons to improve your process.
• 👃 Always use skin-safe fragrances, and add mica and liquid colorants to wet ingredients to prevent inhalation and uneven mixing.
• 🧼 Thoroughly mix dry and wet ingredients by hand to ensure consistency before molding.
• ⏲️ Allow bath bombs to dry for at least 24 hours, and up to several weeks, to ensure proper texture and buoyancy.
• ❗ Store bath bombs in a dry and cool place after shrink-wrapping, and use them within six months to maintain quality.

Q & A

What are some environmental factors to consider when making bath bombs?

Temperature and humidity are crucial factors. It's best to make bath bombs in a temperature and humidity-controlled room. Using a humidity gauge and purchasing a dehumidifier can help maintain the right environment.

Why is it not recommended to make bath bombs on rainy days?

Rainy days usually come with high humidity, which can cause issues with the bath bomb mix, making it too wet and affecting the outcome.

What should be the ratio of wet to dry ingredients in bath bombs?

The recommended ratio is approximately one teaspoon of wet ingredients per five ounces of dry ingredients to achieve a balanced mix.

What are some common issues when making bath bombs and their solutions?

If the bomb crumbles, the mix is too dry. If it puffs up, too much wet was added. If it sticks to the mold, the mix is too wet. Many of these problems can be adjusted by tweaking the amount of wet and dry ingredients.

How should you mold and pack the bath bomb mixture?

Fill each side of the mold, pack it down gently, and then add more loose mix on top. Smoosh both sides together without applying too much or too little force. Rotate and tap the mold with a metal spoon to release the bomb.

Why is it important to sieve the dry ingredients?

Sieving removes clumps and helps thoroughly mix the dry ingredients, ensuring the bath bomb mix is consistent and smooth.

How can you prevent bath bombs from cracking down the middle?

Cracking often happens due to improper molding. Shrink-wrapping the bomb tightly before it dries can help prevent cracks.

What tools are essential for making bath bombs according to the video?

Useful tools include a bath bomb press, stainless steel molds, pipettes for liquid ingredients, measuring spoons for dry ingredients, a kitchen scale, and a cart for easy access to supplies.

What should you keep in mind when using mica in bath bombs?

Mica should be added to the wet ingredients to prevent it from becoming airborne, which could lead to inhalation. This ensures safe handling and better distribution in the final product.

How long should bath bombs dry before use?

Bath bombs should dry for at least 24 hours, but they may take several weeks to fully dry and float. Storing them in a dry and cool place helps with the drying process.