How To Make Bath Bombs | DIY Bath Bomb Recipe

[@catharineemery6844]

My daughters have been interested in making these for a while so today we have made them using your instructions & tutorial. I managed to source the citric acid from an independent health food shop (was in the wine making section?!) and we used bicarbonate of soda. I had some rose essence left over from cake making. I used olive oil, but next time I will use almond oil as it isn't as strong smelling. We didn't have moulds so we used a silicone cupcake mould. Patted them down firmly and turned them out like sandcastles on some baking paper on a tray, to dry out. They look great & smell lovely. We are already discussing future designs & fragrances. Thank you for the tutorial. It has provided some entertainment on a wet afternoon in England!

[@Nevulost]

your a awesome mom to even look it up and do it!

[@shellytan2123]

Sunflower oil is also a very light oil that doesn't smell much. Citric acid can also be bought online from candy supply vendors, because it's used to add sourness to citrus candies.

[@itsmarie2097]

Shelly Tan that last sentence explains everything.

[@angiefrees1072]

Yea I know

[@rnazshapullom8154]

Cathy Emery stop plz

[@PatchaChel]

I made these today with my daughter. It worked perfectly. We added orange zest and rose petals and it amped up the scents. This recipe made lovely bath bombs, and adding the water into the oil and food coloring mixture did not make the dry ingredients react before making the molds. It worked perfectly. I’ll be adjusting the added scents with other dried flowers in the future. Thank you for sharing your video.

[@jimenagensollen1702]

Hi! how many bombs did you get from this recipe? and how long did you leave them to dry?? thank you! :)

[@jasminestea]

What oil did u use ✨

[@蓝天-o9u]

Why does the bath ball not float up

[@蓝天-o9u]

The essential oil I use

[@chloepalmer5101]

Here's a trick add the citric acid last after the water is poured in because then you citric acid will not fiz out

[@aiyanafigueroa7489]

Can you used like lemon juice? Do you know?

[@ajxx2879]

@@aiyanafigueroa7489 yes u can just a little bit

[@jordanleo]

Does this work? Could you confirm?

[@user-oe5gp4dk8p]

does it worrk?

[@brandonngo4155]

Thanks Chloe!

[@laymonica9972]

No one : Literally no one : Me during quarantine : learning how to make bath bombs

[@recipesbycarina]

I hope you like these!

[@annsteel9201]

Lol same

[@DreamCatcher...]

Me too lol

[@ritachidiac3398]

Lmao same

[@AmitKumar-hb8ph]

Me too

[@emmarobertson4000]

I made these today ( after a long and interesting search for citric acid) and I have to say, I love them! I didn't have much food colouring, so I used a red soap colouring, which worked just as well. I didn't use as much, because I wanted a lighter colour. It worked really well, the colour was a light marshmallow-pink. Awesome. I can't buy essential oils easily where I live (and shipping is a no-no) so I just used soap flavouring I found in my cupboards, in vanilla. The smell was just as amazing! I was super happy! I used almond oil instead of olive oil, as I find it a bit more moisturising and I didn't have the oilyness from the essential oils. I found that the mixture was a bit dry though, so I added one or two more teaspoons of almond oil and it was perfect. I also couldn't find a mould anywhere in any of the shops and as I said, shipping was too complicated for where I lived so i tried using silicone cupcake moulds. Well, lets just say those FAILED EPICLY. LOL. I dug around in my cupboards and found a smallish bowl and an eggcup. I followed your instructions on removing the mould and they worked perfectly. The mixture was enough for 10 large bombs and 2 smaller ones. Nearer to the end, I started playing around with them by adding sprinkles into the bottom of the mould and into the mixture. They were even more beautiful than the others! Success! I am now looking forward to a future of vanilla-cupcake-marshmallow baths. Thank you so much for your awesome tutorial, it was so helpful. The bath bombs turned out beautifully!

[@TheKrazysinner]

another thing you can use for a mold is those plastic eggs you get from Easter time.

[@xenathcytrin202]

I think I may have been doing this wrong; I used gunpowder as the main ingredient.

[@begrateful9836]

Xenath Cytrin 👍👏👏👏

[@savannasunrise5250]

😂😂🤣

[@poppyseed2483]

Those must be some EXPENSIVE bath bombs

[@queenferrier5490]

Lol! Pow!

[@zzzombiepup]

Xenath Cytrin xd

[@kayIerz]

You guys need to look through the description box for measurements and ingredients before you call her stupid, or the video stupid.

[@georgeannpistella2858]

Yes I am with you

[@georgeannpistella2858]

I think you should just don’t say that stuff is stupid

[@georgeannpistella2858]

Thank you for liking my

[@jarvisfarley4282]

Sorry I have just viewed this video and I can't seem to find the description box can you please list the amounts for each ingredient? Thanks you in advance.

[@secretninja247]

@@jarvisfarley4282 225g Baking soda 113g citric acid 113g corn flour (cornstarch) 113g Epsom salts 1 tsp water 2 tsp essential oil 3 tsp oil e.g. olive oil Food colouring

[@sharonwills3603]

Thank You for the down to earth tutorial. I simply wanted to learn how to put these together and You gave perfect instructions on how to do that.

[@recipesbycarina]

You're welcome! 🙂

[@HelenCarter-gn7tq]

Ive been trying to find a decent video. 4 videos later. Finally found a good one! Thanks! 🇦🇺

[@celinelim09]

Wanted to do this 4 years back.. Bought the ingredients but left inside cupboard and realised it was there today! Oh well. Corn Starch (exp 2017) and Citric acid (exp 2018) had expired.. Any idea if these still be use for making bathbomb now?

[@recipesbycarina]

The recipe and the amounts you need are listed in the information box :)

[@beksx4876]

You have the same accent-voice as Rebel Wilson :) x

[@paigechristophersen2820]

+Beckie Summers Ikr!

[@JoeyMacca]

+Beckie Summers This chick is a New Zealander where Rebel Wilson is an Aussie.... We Aussies sound nothing like Kiwis....

[@jessicataylor7918]

thanks

[@sophiefaltys8760]

do you live in new Zealand

[@AllenSimansMusic]

I was hoping I could make this with things I already have at home lmao. "Add citric acid" I was like okkkk never mind lmao

[@alexisrose4221]

watch my video, the bath bombs only have 2 ingredients !! and they look LIKE CUPCAKESS :)

[@brandynettleton1658]

You can find citric acid in your grocery store! It's used to can fresh fruits and veggies! =o)

[@elizabethgs2614]

Lemons

[@rileyrules1204]

Simian Music same

[@Jokent16dec63]

right...

[@mcarcamo1211]

How long do they take to dry? And how should they be stored? Love this video!

[@StarPrecious-o3j]

I saw somewhere that once it's dried you store them in an airtight container

[@mistysanford1227]

I've tried a bunch of different tutorials....THIS was by far the best and easiest to watch. New sub here.

[@soldierforlife7771]

Great video Carina! Questions...Is there any problem with using the food coloring? Does it not leave ones skin stained?

[@hollisteez]

Such a cool video! Now I don't have to completely break my bank at Lush

[@spottedstar1123]

tip: instead of getting a mold, you could use an egg poacher or a plastic easter egg

[@brittanysamay8398]

spottedstar1123 omg thank you so much dont know how i didnt think of that

[@superstartaila556]

spottedstar1123 omg thank uuuu!!

[@brianh.000]

plastic Easter egg! Eggcellent idea! (Bummer I just bought molds from Amazon. Oh well, 6 bucks for 3.)

[@pattykaybell7732]

Or for a smaller and oval one you could use the shell from silly putty

[@ebonybruce6473]

spottedstar1ice trays as well

[@HayleyWilliams92]

this is awesome! these would make such lovely christmas presents!

[@thisischris5351]

My thoughts exactly

[@LilianWithers]

love your video. how many of the little round molds would the recipe fill?

[@tatyanakulik5285]

sounds like a fun idea . will it fizz or explode?

[@HimaniWright]

Bath bombs are SO much fun to make! Great vid, hun 😘

[@recipesbycarina]

+Himani Wright Thank you Himani 😊

[@ghaithasaid1693]

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[@ghaithasaid1693]

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[@vibesounds5625]

Were they good?

[@graces8764]

Omg you sound like rebel Wilson! Great tutorial xx

[@luanneroeder6245]

Could yu jus put it all in a jar and sprinkle in tub when u bath?

[@recipesbycarina]

luanne roeder Yup, but thats usually called bath salts :)

[@MrChefbox]

Good idea

[@maddiefrance4179]

luanne roeder yes you can just put it in a jar instead of a mold and they have videos on it it is called fizzy bath salts

[@elsaanderson1646]

Thanks for sharing. Is this normal Corn flour like you make bread etc with?

[@ClayClaim]

Very amazing! Thank you for your work :)

[@recipesbycarina]

Thank you 😊 You're welcome!

[@recipesbycarina]

Depends on the size of the mold, around 4-5

[@emilycampbell9846]

Upul Nanayakkara I don't know

[@ireaalidema3908]

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[@ireaalidema3908]

Rainbow Dash excuse me ???

[@runamoto7635]

Rainbow Dash haha good one dude

[@bleuwaters4852]

Irea Alidema hahahahahaha, you're the annoying one

[@stephaniecarol2150]

Thank you SO much for making this video! I just found out about bath bombs today on KZbin and as a bath lover, I looked them up and was saddened when I saw they are around $7 for ONE ball! As a college student, I don't have money for that! This is relatively inexpensive and I cannot wait to make tons of these for myself and hopefully as gifts for friends and family :)

[@recipesbycarina]

Stephanie Carol These are super cheap to make! Thanks for watching Stephanie

[@florencegillespie9836]

Hi I am a big fan of your work and I was just wondering whether using coconut oil instead of olive oil would work! Thanks

[@DeannaAlexander-l4c]

I believe those same kinds of molds are available at Walmart (and other stores with a christmas section) during the holidays/whenever people start putting out their Christmas stuff! I've only seen sphere ornaments, though.

[@killerqueen2067]

Will it still explode in the bath?

[@parkerbest5080]

Yes

[@ry-kn3tw]

Parker Best this comment made me laugh for no reason

[@TheKrazysinner]

well sort of, it should fizz like crazy and dissolve into the water. not really explode lol

[@ugi991]

it will fizz a little because it has baking soda :)

[@elisegetson7457]

Unless you have citric acid this will bot fizz it will just blend into the water.the baking soda dosent set off the reaction the citric acid and bake ing soda do.

[@cindeesmith5139]

Thank you. Not all American's are so rude as a previous post . I am sorry someone was so rude. nice recipe thanks again

[@recipesbycarina]

I don't take offence, that's just what some people are like especially on KZbin. Your welcome :)

[@djarcher2772]

How do you even know that they were American? Kinda racist even if you didnt mean it like that.....

[@eufimercedes8638]

Deborah Koh cuz the girl said she lived in the us....

[@hundefraulein2]

American isn't a race, it's a nationality.

[@audryblackard2337]

can you use bath salts? instead of Epson salts?

[@malikyoung1830]

Thank you so much for this simple video!!! I truly appreciate. Have a wonderful weekend

[@amboriginalcoppens5728]

what chould i do when it's finished? do i must put it in the bath? it does not fall apart? looks awesome! sure i'm gonna try it!

[@recipesbycarina]

amboriginal coppens Leave them to dry over night then they're ready to be put in the bath :)

[@carolinetaha]

I hear a New Zealand Accent :) awesome video, you have a new subscriber

[@recipesbycarina]

Caro You do! Thank you so much :)

[@christine23459]

u kinda sound like rebel wilson

[@stonerosesoaps9935]

+Christine Miller Rebel is from Aussie. We are Kiwi's, different accents :P We're sensitive about it like the Canadians with the American accent :D

[@christine23459]

+Janine Wilson oh ok sorry i didnt know

[@CaliToys]

Extra, really extra, very good work

[@mellanese]

Thank you for an amazingly simple recipe and easy-to-follow instructions.

[@CoffeeQueen90]

I made a bath bomb for the first time using a recipe I found. It was 1 cup baking soda, 1 cup epsom salt, 1/2 cup corn starch; food coloring (for color), 3/4 tbsp water, 1 tbsp coconut oil, and 1/2 cup lemon juice. I didn’t add epsom salt (forgot to) and not enough lemon juice (for liquid). Mine fell apart. How do I measure out enough ingredients so that it doesn’t happen again or where did I go wrong, where the fell apart after they dried and taken out of the mold?

[@wendy1647]

Can you do a demo of this in the water please

[@iamSanna]

I love this video! i will definitely try this out sometime!

[@sunsetdreams4999]

iamSanna I LOVE YOUR CHANNEL

[@rimlacandyland43]

OMG HI SANNA

[@PandyPlayz]

SANNA!?

[@notlexiiroblox4207]

Omg sanna I love ur vids

[@gabbyharper9764]

Does it crumble when you touch them?

[@hellychoksi]

Let it cure for a week and it won't.

[@brandynettleton1658]

It doesn't take a week to hold shape. They don't require curing. Curing is a product that is unsafe to use immediately. These are not unsafe, they just aren't dry. I leave mine in the mold maybe 5 minutes and carefully remove from the mold as she showed. Within a few hours you can package them and they are harder. Within a day or two they should be very hard, which is a good thing! =o)

[@jaye8872]

It took me a long time to figure out how to make these bombs. Finally mastered it but I use stainless steel molds now. Once you use bombs you never want to take a shower again!

[@brookebadway4785]

This is so cool I made some and I just made them with jello molds

[@adb8003]

Mmmm slight problem.... Where do you buy citric acid?

[@thechosenone7867]

The acid store

[@nikkia2452]

Online or stores that sell in bulk like Bulk Barn for example and some grocery stores.

[@AndreaEnke]

Amazon

[@shariwilkerson8534]

you can actually use limon juice.

[@AndreaEnke]

lemon juice will cause the reaction because its wet. dry citric acid works best

[@dawncachia4001]

This is such a nice thought, I hope you'll do more.

[@recipesbycarina]

Thank you! I've got quite a few other DIYs :)

[@pxxch]

Can you add a flavor so the water 'smells'? :)

[@recipesbycarina]

HowIMetYourSmurf Essential oils are usually what has the scent but you could add something else if you wanted to :)

[@pxxch]

Carstina Beauty Thanks for the reply. :) Do you have any rights on that formula actually? We are having a school project at the moment where several groups have to produce and sell a good. I would like to present the bath bombs as idea but I don't want to steal something.

[@recipesbycarina]

HowIMetYourSmurf I've sort of changed it around from a lot of different recipes so it's completely my own :) You wouldn't be stealing anything

[@Linx3Kitty]

Carstina What do bath bombs do?

[@crybabyleaked]

Chibi Sketchbook Well they kind of change the bath water or something like that.

[@bhaktivarma9106]

I can't wait to try this. We don't get this product in India yet.... Thanks for the tutorial loved it! :D

[@kimberlywilliams1105]

I have to give credit when it’s due and your the first to leave one of the best!!! And simple instructions explained very well might I add I’m late I know… getting to your video but thanks so much job well done 👍🏾

[@awkwardsquirtle]

Would've been cool to see them in action

[@recipesbycarina]

Gabe Fuentes Have been meaning to upload a video showing the end results, will do soon :)

[@laurenmoss8431]

You sound like rebel 😃

[@recipesbycarina]

Lauren Miss I get that a lot!

[@cynthiamccall1539]

+Carina St

[@mayanelz1390]

That's what I was thinking 😅

[@maddisonyu5498]

True

[@eoghanschannel6237]

Lauren Moss lol

[@maiahadley1933]

I would want to do a red one then scream to scare the hell out of my parents. Jesus xD

[@alondralizbethchavezcolin2240]

Amazing!!!! How long do you put them to dry?

[@jamietan8002]

Thank you for the video. Any idea how long it lasts after made?

[@XxSamanthaBrooksxX]

you sound like Amy from Pitch Perfect

[@rds7516]

My friend liked the idea of bath bombs So he got in the bath And set up a bomb It turns out he did it wrong People thought it was an ISIS attack

[@mouse9008]

Lame!

[@rds7516]

m I know right? Turn out nobody died. What a pity. : (

[@khadijabangurah6176]

Fail

[@rds7516]

Khadija Bangurah Yeah, I knew it! We needed more explosives! *facepalm*, am I right?

[@cmkcmk2524]

This really helped, other videos on how to make them were really complicated

[@recipesbycarina]

+Cara Kochis Thank you Cara 😊

[@cheryld6502]

Thank you. For dispatch you made how much ingredients did you use or so where do you put them to dry?

[@superstarsisters8683]

Very easy. I like a lot. Didn't take a long time to explain.

[@recipesbycarina]

+Super Star Sisters Thank you! Let me know if you make them 😊

[@juliai4672]

Hi , love your video it's so clear and easy! Do you have to use Epsom salt or can you use just regular salt? Thank you

[@jedrieke7751]

Seeing this comment is 6 years old, I assume you no longer care, but to help others... use Epsom salt. It is very different than table salt and does a lot for your skin and muscles.

[@jazzyjaz8284]

Will it crumble when you take the mold off? After you put the mixture in the mold and tap it with a spoon, do you take the mold off right after?

[@sakurito55]

thank you so much we dont have this in mexico ( or at least i havent seen a lush store neat me) and thanks to you i can try this things i just need to get a mold.

[@charmedpipper1]

Going to be trying to make these today! Have to do them for a college project, I hope this is as easy as the video makes it 🙈

[@MrCooknkpl]

As a retired chef this was a nice alternative to my usual recipes... First attempt went well. BUT...some of them had cracking around the center as they dried. I packed them really tight. Any suggestions? Does freezing them as some have mentioned improve them?

[@recipesbycarina]

Try adding a small amount less liquid, it sounds like they are reacting as they are drying. You could try the freezer, that may stop them reacting 😊

[@MrCooknkpl]

ok thx. Instead of using the coconut oil cuz I thought the fragrance would clash with the lavender I used shea butter instead. Thoughts?

[@lusindadionne9941]

You make a wonderful video Carina! The simplest method I have seen.

[@recipesbycarina]

LuSinda Dionne Thank you so much :)

[@lusindadionne9941]

Hi Carina awaiting my molds to make these bath fizzies. Prefer this name than the one beginning with B. Think how this looks to gmail.

[@aishapadayachee6766]

Your the best u know my kids love your diys thank u🙏🙏

[@ViaBernas]

What can i substitute to the citric acid except from cream of tartar? Like the more organic one… would lemon do?????? Thanks btw. Nice vid!

[@TheKamora23]

How long does one usually last in the bathtub? And also if freezing them to make them more durable will effect the quality of it. Im very interested in making these

[@LilianWithers]

Thank you for your video. I've just followed your recipe abs eagerly await the drying out process. Already I can see that mine are already losing the perfect ball shape. I can only assume my mixture is wrong in some way. Based on your experience are you able to advise? TIA x

[@menaaf5862]

freeze the molds before opening them

[@LilianWithers]

+Menaa F thank you 🤓

[@saitama3820]

Thank you for being so clear and concise!

[@dubiesboboiboyfriend6568]

after i did this , can i straight away use it or must i keep for a few weeks then use ?

[@artisolforyou]

Wow . I'm korea designer. Your art works are very nice👍👍🥰😍🥰😍❣

[@floskitchen8901]

Hi! I am a big fan of your works! I was just wondering whether coconut oil would work the same as using olive oil (as you suggested) thank you!

[@recipesbycarina]

Flo's Kitchen Thank you! You could try it, I've never used coconut oil in it so I'm not sure how it would turn out :)

[@floskitchen8901]

Carina Stewart Thank you for the help! I'm going to try it soon!

[@chocolatechips84]

Flo's Kitchen If you use enough coconut oil then you don't even need the water to hold it together, it's good enough for shaping. it's also very moisturizing and doesn't have a strong smell

[@gracethotnton9232]

Omg I love those I made a mint one that was green and it works as well as lush bath bombs xx

[@recipesbycarina]

+Grace Thotnton Thank you Grace 😊

[@jasminajeric91]

hello! I love your recIpe for bath bombs. I find very usefull that you used grams instead of cups, becouse in my country we don't use cups for measuring and it's difficult for me to convert everything.(i am a littlebit lazy for doing converting :D) I used combination of lavender, bergamot and ylang ylan esential oils and it smells awesome!! i even added some dry lavender petals. I also used fine sea salt instead of Epsom salt. I add even more oil and water becouse bombs were breaking all the time. So that way i succeeded. YOUR RECIPE IS TOTALLY AWESOME I LOVE IT AND IS SO SIMPLE. I AM REALY GRATEFULL THAT YOU POSTED THIS VIDEO! I WATCH SO MANY OF THEM TRYING TO FIND THE SIMPLEST ONE AND THIS ONE WORKED FOR ME JUST FINE... NO, NOT JUST FINE IT WORKED AWESOOOOOME :D THANK YOU AGAIN JJ

[@cathyjenkins3823]

I enjoyed the video. Thank you for showing me how to do it. You gave me some nice ideas. Thanks again

[@julestran2861]

Hello, I really like the idea, simple and unique. But does this bath bomb last long? Or I have to use it right after making it? And is it easy break into pieces? As I want it to remain its shape when I give it to someone.

[@recipesbycarina]

Nguyet Tran Nope it should last for a long time. It shouldn't break but you do have to be careful with it :)

[@shorty8256]

Absolutely love and its not complicated! Thank you very appreciated!!

[@kendall5696]

Couldn't you get a yeast infection from the cornstarch? Sorry if I'm being gross, just a concern...

[@josiethornton7049]

This is the best recipe I have found. Works a treat. Thank you.

[@mandyXtheXspoon]

About to make mine now :D Been excitedly waiting for all my bits to turn up from amazon and ebay, finally there here ! Thanks for the tutorial : )

[@recipesbycarina]

mandyXtheXspoon Your welcome! Hope it turned out well :)

[@jaydensco6400]

Could you let these dry in the freezer inside the plastic molds?

[@joshwilson5867]

This is such an amazing and interesting video, I'm used this to prep my ingredients as I am making them tomorrow so thank you for the support

[@ashtasticgaming2795]

thank you for this step-by-step tutorial and adding all ingredient information in the description!!

[@azmathbibi3103]

I feel amazed I mad my own but it was not hard with you. Thank you so.....much!!!!!!

[@aljunabitube5405]

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[@melanielanfear9514]

If I decide not to use cornstarch, do I have to substitute it with anything to make up the weight?

[@58lightred]

Love the video but how long can these bath bombs be stored for? Is there a preservative that can be added ?

[@recipesbycarina]

irene blackwell They will last for about 6 months or so, just put them in a sealed container :)

[@KelseyWongkSantos]

How long do the Bath Bombs need to dry before taken out of the mold ?

[@natashagreen-chillaxedprod7769]

Could I use a muffin or mini cupcake tray or silicon chocolate moulds?? I don't have any moulds like yours ?? Thx for sharing 😊

[@alejandrachavez9876]

Natasha Green yes just press as much as you can and fill evenly and leave them to dry in the molds.

[@EdithaPage]

Hi Carina, just made some bath bombs and so easy. Just wondering what is an ample time to let it sit before we can use. Don't want it to totally break when picked up.

[@recipesbycarina]

+Editha Page Over night works best 😊

[@EdithaPage]

But how can i stop it feom losing its shape. I put in frisge to fet cool but ehen I removed, it is sticky

[@me_logicalnonsense5348]

Great Idea! Once gt a tutorial frm lush where they said leave in mould overnight to stabilise structure :)

[@aubbia]

If I took out the citric acid (sorry for bad spelling) and the salts, would it still work?

[@Cailee20509]

Does corn flour work just as well as cornstarch

[@katherinep3610]

Are the essential oils safe on skin? because you need to dilute them to put on the skin, are they ok in these?

[@cakelover3298]

great im gonna try it and i will let you know how it turns out 😀😄

[@vicp1676]

Can you use food colouring (normally used for baking) when making these?

[@dayshaargrow7]

Thank you for making a very easy to follow video on this.

[@anaa1710]

I had to try this a couple of times for it to work but it did I am so happy

[@LilianWithers]

My first attempts are still not fully dry and as I feared they have flattened out, changing from a ball shake to a 'bun' shape. The only thing I can think that I may be doing wrong is in the amount of food colouring. I've added 1/2oz tub (I think that's approx 14.1g). Can you suggest a remedy? Do I cut down on the amount of food colour (and thereby lessen depth of colour) or could I lessen possibly, the amount of olive oil or water?

[@LilianWithers]

+Wolfie Yay thank you ever so much for your tip. Ive discovered that if I leave them in the mild in fridge for half hour it makes all the difference. I will have to buy more Molds then to allow me to make more than 1 every half hour lol. 🤓