10 Supplies 3 Tools

Softening and smoothing the skin is the goal of this fun bath time creation.

10 Supplies

 
5lb Sodium Bicarbonate $14.75
1lb Citric Acid $5.95
1x 16 oz Polysorbate 20 $8.95
16oz Witch Hazel $9.95
0.33oz Lush Lavendin + Tahitian Vanilla Fragrance Oil $4.95
1oz Gold Mica $5.95
2oz Red Rose Petals $4.95
2oz Calendula Petals $3.95
2oz Blue Cornflower Petals $16.95
10 Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Molds (50 oz) $29.75

3 Tools

 
2x Glass Pouring Pitcher $49.90
Making Apron $39.95
Spatula $7.95

Description: Flowerbomb Bath Bomb Project

Description

Get ready to create delightful bursts of Maker magic!

Softening and smoothing the skin is the goal of this fun bath time creation. With anti-inflammatory properties from Sodium Bicarbonate paired with exfoliating and brightening skin benefits from Citric Acid, this bath bomb will help you feel refreshed and oh, so clean! Our all-natural Lush Lavandin + Tahitian Vanilla Fragrance Oil with notes of jasmine and whipped body cream blend with lovely flower petals to enhance bursts of moisture, cooling, and hydration for your skin. What a fun form of creative self-care!

More Details

Sodium Bicarbonate (aka Baking Soda) and Citric Acid are must-have ingredients for bath bombs as the combination of the two create the fun fizz when bath bombs finally burst. Polysorbate 20 is a mild surfactant and emulsifier commonly used in natural home cleaning supplies and personal care products. It can be used as a solubilizing agent in oil-in-water emulsification as well as a humectant in skin care products. Witch Hazel is an incredibly versatile ingredient and is usually used as a base in all kinds of bath + body products. Lush Lavandin + Tahitian Vanilla Fragrance Oil is an all-natural scent that blends lavender, jasmine, whipped body cream, and honey. Red Rose Petals, Calendula Petals, and Blue Cornflower Petals provide extra soothing and calming benefits for the skin. Comes with 10 Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Molds that hold 5 oz each.

Instructions

Time: 45-60 minutes
 

Softening and smoothing the skin is the goal of this fun bath time creation.

Project Prep:

Clean your workspace with warm, soapy water or wipe it down with disinfecting alcohol and a lint-free cloth.
Make sure the room you’re working in is properly ventilated so open up windows if possible (with proper netting so insects don’t fly in). Do not work with a fan on as this can ruin your project formula, especially if you’re using powders.
Make sure all of your making supplies are completely clean before beginning your project. Disinfect your supplies by dipping them in a 5% bleach water solution and let them dry. This includes any containers and spatulas or spoons you’re using to mix + blend your formula. It’s important to make sure your formula is made as germ-free as possible so you can reap all the delicious smelling, soothing benefits!
Organize your workspace by having all your supplies out and readily available. It can be helpful to place your unused supplies on one side of your workspace and then once used in the making process, place them on the other side.
If the project you’re working on requires extra layers of protection because of potential unwanted (hot) splashes, you may want to wear protective equipment like these ultra-chic Safety Glasses or Goggles and Maker Apron.

Steps:

Note: You may want to wear gloves as Citric acid can take off nail polish. In Pouring Pitcher #1, add 32 oz of Sodium Bicarbonate and 16 oz of Citric Acid and mix together. Get rid of clumps in your mixture by pushing powders through a sifter or break them apart with your fingers.
Add in 1 tsp of Gold Mica and blend all ingredients together.
In Pouring Pitcher #2, add 0.5 oz of Polysorbate 20 and 0.3 oz of Lush Lavandin + Tahitian Vanilla Fragrance Oil and blend together.
Pour Pitcher #2 into Pitcher #1 and use your hands to mix all the ingredients together until there are no clumps and the powders and liquids are fully combined.
Your bath bomb’s mixture should now feel like wet sand and hold shape when squeezed/molded together. If it’s not damp enough and “unshapeable,” use a free hand to spray some Witch Hazel onto your formula and mix it some more. Do not move on to the next step until you are able to see and feel your formula can hold its shape. This is important since it will need to be able to hold its shape inside your bath bomb mold.
Add your blend of Enhancers, Red Rose Petals, Calendula Petals, and Blue Cornflower Petals into the bottom half of your bath bomb molds, then start filling your molds with your formula, making sure both halves are filled and pressed on top of all petals. Gently press the mixture in each one to ensure they hold their shape and put a little extra powder in the center of each half of the mold. Wipe away excess powder from the edges of the mold and press each side together to close the mold and create its full shape. Fill each bath bomb mold until your mixture is all used up.

Maker Tip: If you’re using plastic molds, be careful not to press the walls of the mold inward as it will show on your finished product’s shape.
Let your bath bombs sit for 24 hours to completely harden then carefully remove them.
To use, simply place them in your next hot bath and soak in all the wonderful elements you’ve blended!