Fizzy DIY Bath Bombs
Bath bombs are amazing to help you relax after a long week, but there's nothing relaxing about spending a lot of money. This Fizzy DIY Bath Bombs recipe is the perfect way for you to save some money and still get that wonderful spa like experience!
You can totally customize your DIY bath bomb to be any color and scent that you would like. Create an energy inspiring orange bath bomb for the morning, or a relaxing lavender bath bomb for night time. Watch this craft video to see just how easily you can create a fun and soothing bath bomb that can also make a fantastic DIY gift!
Estimated Cost$11-$20
Time to CompleteIn an evening
Primary TechniqueBath and Beauty
Project TypeMake a Project
Materials List
- 1 cup of Baking Soda
- 1/2 cup of Cream of Tartar
- 1/2 a cup of Epsom salts
- Food coloring
- 3 Tablespoons of olive oil
- Some water
- Essential oil of your choice
- Vitamin E oil (optional)
- Dried up orange peel (optional)
Fizzy DIY Bath Bombs
Homemade Bath Bomb Recipe
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Mix your dry ingredients by adding the cream of tartar and epsom salts into the baking soda.
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Stir the mixture until it is evenly distributed.
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Set up your molds so that they are ready after you add your liquid ingredients.
Tip: You are going to want to work quickly so that your mixture doesn't dry and set. -
Add a few drops of you essential oil with your olive oil, and add a couple of drops to your food coloring.
You can also add your vitamine E oil here if you would like. -
Drizzle that liquid mixture into your dry ingredients.
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Continue to stir and distribute the mixture.
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Add a couploe drops of water at a time and continue to mix your mixture. It should not become a smooth liquid consistency.
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Once you think you have reached your desired texture try and see if it is ready to be packed by squeezing it together and seeing if it will hold.
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Pack you mixture into your mold.
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Leave this to dry at least 2 hours or overnight if you prefer.