- Make Your Own Bath Bombs!
- By: Paul Duxbury
Bath bombs are easy to make and
provide a delightful fizzing adventure in the tub. If you do
not know what a bath bomb is, it is a sweet scented mixture of
citric acid, baking soda and other ingredients that fizz when
you plop them into your tub.
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As your bomb fizzes, the scent
is released filling the room with a comforting aroma that lasts
for hours.To make bath bombs, you will need 1/3 part citric acid,
and 2/3 part baking soda as well as some witch hazel in a spray
bottle.
First, mix the baking soda and
citric acid together well, so that they are blended well. Next,
add colorant if desired (you can use dried herbs for colour,
just a pinch or so) and enough fragrance to scent the mixture
well.
Now, grab your witch hazel, and
work fast as the mixture will start fizzing once you start adding
the hazel. Sprits with one hand, and stir well with the other
hand until the mixture is thoroughly wet with a consistency of
play dough.
Now firmly press your mixture
into moulds (ice cube trays work well), then let your bombs sit
overnight until dry. |
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If your bombs fizz in the moulds,
just continue pressing them down, This just means that you used
too much witch hazel resulting in a mixture that was too wet.
Over time you will know what consistency is best for the humidity
in your area. Until then, practice makes perfect.
The more you pack your mixture
into your mould, the longer lasting and harder your bombs will
be.
Your bath bombs can be used for
yourself, as gifts to family and friends or sold to make some
spare cash.
A nice way to package your bombs
for gift giving would be to wrap them in cellophane and place
a few in a large coffee cup, along with a sealed bag of hot cocoa,
tea or coffee and a small candle.
Wrap this attractively in colourful
wrap, add a bow, and you have a mini spa treat that is sure to
please anyone. |
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