Bath Bomb Basics for Beginners! SIMPLE RECIPE + Molding Tips!

[@monaalmoussa3555]

I have never seen someone like you give with all sincerity and honesty. Be assured that God will reward you with all the best. Thank you

[@beverlystout880]

i have watched and looked up many bath bomb recipes but yours is the best because of the way you explain things thxs so much i will not use anybody elses recipe your great keep going your awesome

[@williamsfunlab]

I second this!

[@ebmhen]

I followed a recipe that told me to get a spray bottle of water and put it on mist. I tried it, but my bombs expanded. I was so disappointed. I followed your recipe and the bombs are the bomb! Lol! I'm so pleased so far. I'm letting them sit overnight. I believe that they are going to be great! Thank you so much for your easy instructions!

[@CreativeBathLab]

You’re so welcome!

[@sugarplumfairy2793]

A tip for making these is to mix everything but the citric acid. Add it lastly after getting the proper consistency. Also use a mixer. Good luck.

[@whereisja]

When would you add the citric acid and what difference would it make?

[@roxiejohnson8072]

@@whereisja prevents early activation

[@Patriciakaumbi]

Wow ❤🎉🎉

[@bellaoshun5024]

I believe the thing that I like most about your videos compared to others is the bath bombs themselves are really beautiful. I am finally about to try my hands at this, but suffice to say, you have a wonderful eye for color and design. Thank you for sharing☺

[@chelle5974]

Thanks!

[@CreativeBathLab]

😘

[@CreativeBathLab]

Chelle! What a surprise! This isn't like you to give a super sticker! LOL. I appreciate it!

[@AngelicaBone]

Que recetas más buenas !! Me encantan ...quisiera hacerlo para negocio

[@gigi131gmaw8]

Hi Dora, I’ve been making bath bombs on and off for about 2 years. My 4 year old grandson loves bath bombs and he expects new ones from his Gigi so I’m always looking for new cool ways to make them for his bathtime enjoyment. I love your videos. And omg! Yes never spray alcohol or witch hazel on the mix. I swear idk where that terrible idea came from lol But you’re correct it’s a definite No No. I have learned so much from you. I enjoy every video and I must say you definitely know your stuff and it’s obvious you have done your homework. Everything I have tried has turned out great! So, I usually watch a couple times a week and each time I pickup great information. Keep doing what you’re doing. Btw you have a wonderful, happy and bubbly no pun intended lol personality, which makes learning much more fun. It’s obvious you love what you do. That’s awesome!

[@Minding1111]

I have watched all your videos have them all a thumbs up because your bath bombs are the best I’ve seen on KZbin

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!

[@jocelynmoore6734]

Thank you for sharing. Sharing is caring. I will be trying this beginners recipe for making simple bath bombs. Yes, I am a beginner in this type of crafting. I will be making "colorless" bombs. Again, thank you for sharing and may God continue to bless you.🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@simplyblessed_]

The queen has done it again 🥰

[@CreativeBathLab]

Lol. Thanks girl!

[@sassynyc7327]

Hi Dora! Your handmade treats are absolutely beautiful. I agree with zero aqueous solution for making bombs. I only add poly 80, surfactant, and FO. No premature fizzing or warts. Thank you for always sharing your craft.

[@CreativeBathLab]

You got it!

[@leilaarrudamaquiadora9644]

Hi Adora thank you very much for the reply. I have one more question. My pumps have been breaking, how can I make her hard?

[@CreativeBathLab]

I don’t have this issue with mine. Are u drying them fully? If this is an issue I’ve read the only way to fix it is by incorporating water &/or alcohol into the mix (which is something I refuse to do bc it NEVER works out well)

[@leilaarrudamaquiadora9644]

@@CreativeBathLab thanks

[@sihamal.7637]

DORA YOU ARE MY HERO.. Thanks alot. AM GOING TO TRY THIS TODAY.. just going to use coco betaen as a Surfactant

[@CreativeBathLab]

Awe! You gave me the biggest smile ever! I hope this recipe does you justice lovely person!!!

[@carlapires9333]

Thank you for a “simple” bath bomb video, it truly helped me! Love all your videos ❤️

[@CreativeBathLab]

Perfect!

[@monicamcdowell4959]

YOU are adorable and I love watching and NOW making your recipes !!! Thank you, you have "upped " my grandma status 💕

[@CreativeBathLab]

So happy to hear it!

[@Lee-xs6dx]

Hey.. This is a great tutorial. Did I miss a point? The last bath bomb that fizzed more, what was the added surfactant and how much quantity?

[@ariellife1273]

very nice , thank you for the tips , problems , solutions and final results

[@readwithDavid]

Thank you for adding burned in captions to your videos its helpful!

[@soft_threads]

That bath bomb was incredible love it and thank you so much for sharing this video with us all.

[@vernahrris5601]

I've been making bath bombs for three years now and I keep learning about how to produce a great bath bomb every time. I've tried the poly 80 trick from you and it works, but I also kept using the alcohol because I live in zero humidity and my bath bombs kept drying out too fast...my last batch, made with poly and alcohol expanded. It has great bubbles and action, just hard, squashed, cracked too badly to fix or turn into fizzy dust. But I use them and they are fun! I'm going to (try harder) not to add the alcohol in my next batch...and thanks!!! I needed this tutorial.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Awesome! So glad to hear my tips worked for you!

[@alpschild]

Wonderful tips, thank you!

[@CreativeBathLab]

You are so welcome!

[@LianaPerry-w6o]

This recipe is great thank you! I added 1tsp of carrier oil for that extra hold and stability I'm sure its not needed though! Question also! So you put in liquid colour.. then you added powdered colour? I have been using these liquid colours but I can't get them bright and bold they are more pastel and they don't seem to colour the water in a dramatic way. I used 10 drops of one colour, maybe not enough? Thank you!! ❤

[@kunowabakery2262]

Wow!!! These are beautiful.. I love them. I really love watching your videos, I always learn something new.

[@CreativeBathLab]

I'm so glad!

[@TinaWhite-lc4wc]

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[@hiawanthaabdusalaam190]

Thanks for always sharing, I tried to double batch the other day, to save time. And it was a mess! Never doing that again.. bath Bombs making is soothing for me, but with double batching it became a nightmare! I love watching your videos..

[@CreativeBathLab]

🥰

[@Godislove4517]

A dish bomb for your handwash dishes would be cool and much more fun then regular dishes.

[@НатальяИрлица-у3ы]

Спасибо Дора за твои замечательные видео!!! Я много узнала нового для себя.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Пожалуйста

[@trishshannon-fort4386]

Hi Dora, I would like Epsom salt in my recipe, what can I substitute with epsom salt

[@williamsfunlab]

This looks great! We have recently tried to make bath bombs for the first time using a kit from a store and it did not go as we expected and documented the results in a video on or channel. We came across your channel as we're looking for ways to make bath bombs using own ingredients!

[@NaturalMackie]

Simple yet pretty! Thank you for another great video!

[@CreativeBathLab]

YW

[@chrisplech3634]

Desde que te veo sigo tus tips y ahora con traducción al español es más facil❤❤❤ gracias gracias por qué ahora puedo poner un plato de comida a mis hijos en la mesa con las ventas de mis bombas 🎉🎉🎉 i love

[@robynballinger5221]

Another awesome video Dora I've made lots of your bathbombs and everyone has turned out fantastic thanx to your videos.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Wonderful!

[@olmacar]

Excelente video. Muy claro y completo muchas gracias Olga C🇨🇴

[@kathy4950]

Hi Dora thank you again for the tips and examples. Have a Blessed Easter. Kathy from Cali😎

[@CreativeBathLab]

Kathy from Cali! Glad to hear from u!

[@jimenacardenas8419]

I love your videos!!! Greetings from Santa Cruz, Bolivia

[@creolenolamix1164]

Beautiful color.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Mumsy_Soap]

Thanks Dora! Your videos are the best. I really appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Your doing a great job.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thanks so much

[@jimenacardenas8419]

Hello! I appreciate the clarity with which you explain the process. I am from Bolivia and unfortunately here we do not have as much variety of colors / pigments so I have complications when it comes to giving colors as vibrant as the one in your video. Thank you again! I'm learning a lot on your channel...

[@CreativeBathLab]

My pleasure

[@thelxvechild3193]

@Welcome's House sometimes that option is too expensive for some people. For example, I live in south Africa and strong pigments are hard to find(I just found a great soapmaking website selling great quality micas, thank God) but even if the mica is $2 on Amazon, the shipping is $180... It just doesn't seem worth it. Even if you buy in bulk, shipping costs are insane lately.

[@RayneyKayLa]

@@thelxvechild3193 sounds like youve found a market niche to sell yourself. Bulk order all of the micas and then sell them locally for soap makers etc

[@theresabennett9725]

Thank you for all you do I love this channel it's my favorite 💘 and I made my first successful bathbomb today and I'm super excited to start my new journey.

[@najamaja271]

شكرا لاهتمامك بالمبتدئين 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻❤❤❤

[@CreativeBathLab]

بالتاكيد. كنت مبتدئا مرة واحدة. أتفهم كيف يمكن أن يكون الأمر محبطًا.

[@skandhavagadia7847]

Thanx for sharing such a wonderful recipe.... Can we skip sasl? Will it still fizz the same? Plzz help

[@veronicavasquez3189]

thank you so much your was a lot of help to me

[@CreativeBathLab]

Perfect!

[@Mothasuperior1]

Your videos are the best bath bomb vids on KZbin!! I’m confused about the colour part. It’s not written in the recipe, you used a liquid and a “colour powder” I am wondering what the liquid was? Is it 5 ml I should be adding?

[@TheMoonstar89]

This video is awesome! So much helpful tips! Also, where did you get your molds? I'm the same, I don't like the ridges on my circular bath bombs.

[@dianavenczel8758]

Thanks for sharring! ❤

[@CreativeBathLab]

😘

[@Minding1111]

Love it foamy

[@CreativeBathLab]

😘

[@taniacomella8737]

Dora, this video is lovely. Thank you.

[@CreativeBathLab]

😘

[@monica2862]

Hello! Thank you for your videos, you’re an incredible teacher, very thorough 👏🏼👏🏼

[@Sarah-js6ep]

hi dora, how much surfuctant did u add to make this foaming at 8:45 pls pls pls

[@natyc81]

Pink pink 💗 thanks next weekend bomb weekend lol 😆

[@CreativeBathLab]

LOL I feel ya on that! Except, every day is a bath bomb day for me! lol

[@ebmhen]

My bombs came out perfectly! Thanks so much!

[@CreativeBathLab]

Great!

[@SaltwaterArtisanSoaps]

Those are absolutely beautiful! Love that pink 💖😍💖 Thank you for all the great tips & tricks!

[@CreativeBathLab]

You are so welcome!

[@savondecathy5511]

un grand merci pour tous les tutoriels que tu partages avec nous? j'en ai reproduis quelques un que j'ai légèrement modifié. Tu es une source d'inspiration pour moi.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Merci beaucoup pour les aimables paroles et le soutien. J'espère être une source continue d'inspiration et de créativité pour vous.

[@calliefriend9222]

Super ty. So needed this. Love all u do. Very inspiring.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@EvelynNAckon]

Thank you your videos are very informative

[@ajoyfuljourneywithjen]

Great video thanks for teaching us how to make bathbombs

[@CreativeBathLab]

You’re welcome 😊

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Thank you, Dora. I love watching your videos. 💗💗💗💗

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thanks Pam!!

[@ملاكي-غ8ب]

هل يستعمل ملح الليمون ستريك اسيد مطحون باودر او نفسه يبقى❤

[@elykonen4969]

we LOVE it😊😍🤩😀

[@deurbanscents2561]

Thanks for sharing and teaching. Do you know if this works using machine press (bath bomb presses). Thanks again.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Idk. I don’t see why not

[@waynegross2113]

It's difficult to find a great recipe for bath bombs . It's not a simple one and done. Keeping humidity low is super important though. I can't make bath bombs the day it rains or the day after, they will not stay formed, they just fall apart, so a dehumidifier is a wonderful purchase. Humidity should be below 50. I actually prefer about 42. Everyone's recipe is different in this regard. I also use kaolin clay and cream of tarter and coconut milk, as they make the water feel nice. Sometimes I'll substitute the milk for colloidal oatmeal. I use lakes and dyes to color my bombs although a few use mica too. I'm going to try adding a liquid surfactant rather tham 99% alcohol, like you suggest and see if this helps. I've got a ton of many different surfactants, so no problem ther, lol! Thanks for the tutorial! Jill

[@CreativeBathLab]

YW

[@lisamishaga6671]

I am so glad, blessed really to have found your channel. You are so generous and I truly thank you for all your help, guidance and sharing your experience. I'm new to making bath bombs so I do have a question and hope its not a stupid question. I was wondering do we use both mica and lake colorants as well as liquid colorants in a bomb recipe. I thought it was one or the other but I noticed you added all 3 for one single recipe. Why add mica to liquid and also lake powder. I'm a novice and apologize for my ignorance. Thank you in advance for any help you can give me.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Hey Lisa. There are no silly questions. I don't normally add all 3. I was demonstrating how to add colorants to a bath bomb recipe (for the sake of the video). If I do add all 3 I normally use 90% dye bc it dissolves in water, then I might add lake or neon color powder to brighten the color up a bit (10% at the absolute most bc it is not water soluble). Then you can add mica for sparkle.

[@LilFranchMusic]

How much essential oil do you put into it? I'm getting mixed answers online from 20 to 40 drops all the way up to 600 drops. I'm using the same molds.

[@michaelpope355]

How much coloring do you add to mixture? And micah powder? Me and my daughter were going to attempt making some over the weekend

[@steadyglamourcosmetics]

you're my favorite bath bomb maker!!!!!

[@CreativeBathLab]

Awe! I’m so glad & I appreciate it!

[@amberskarmapgh]

OMG i literally choked on The Carpel Tunnel Joke... it was really funny! Thnx for the videos

[@CreativeBathLab]

lol Glad you enjoyed it!

[@CreativeBathLab]

I dont even remember making that joke

[@amberskarmapgh]

Well I felt that joke haha it was great! Thanks for sharing your work also I'm currently trying to grow a business that has this kind of product 😀

[@carmenyuzpe3315]

Do you have any recipes for aromatherapy?

[@nancymc1812]

I love ❤️ to watch your videos they are awesome 👏🏽

[@melissah6677]

What's the difference in fragrance oils and essential oils? How does that effect liquid to dry ratio for bath bombs? What type of carrier oil would work well for the essential oils and bath bombs?

[@indigoshea7446]

Amazing, incredibly helpful video. Thank you so much Dora ❤️🙂

[@CreativeBathLab]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rosepatterson8405]

How much colorant should I add? I don’t want as bright as the one that you showed in the video!

[@freddieivory625]

Great tutorial as always!! Thank you for sharing

[@CreativeBathLab]

YW

[@lauriewilson4741]

Thanks Dora 🌺 You’re awesome 🤩

[@CreativeBathLab]

Love u Laurie!

[@lauriewilson4741]

@@CreativeBathLab 🥰

[@heatheryoutube1506]

Love this video. Thanks for sharing Dora. You’re one of the best 💐💐💐

[@CreativeBathLab]

🥰

[@cathyscandlecreations7406]

Very helpful for us new creators! Thanks so very much!!!🤩💜

[@CreativeBathLab]

🥰

[@Mary20002]

How do you wrap the bombs….thank you for sharing 👍👍👍

[@MialynnSkin]

Shrink wrap. She demonstrates it in the video

[@esperanzagaitansuarez4474]

Hola Dora, gracias por sus conocimientos. Tengo una pregunta: cual es el tiempo que puede durar una bomba y que no pierda su efervescencia? Si las hago hoy, y las utilizo en 6 meses va a tener la misma efervescencia? Gracias por su respuesta

[@CreativeBathLab]

Las bombas de baño deben durar 6 meses, pero es mejor usarlas frescas. Las bombas de baño se vuelven rancias y viejas como una galleta. Perderán efervescencia y poder burbujeante con el tiempo. Incluso la fragancia se desvanece con el tiempo. Para extender la vida útil de las bombas de baño, asegúrese de que estén bien empaquetadas y en un gabinete y lejos de fuentes de humedad (como el vapor de una ducha).

[@natalienaidoo9609]

Hi Dora. Can i add liquid bubble bath to this recipe?

[@iceabella5345]

Is there anything you can make with used and broken crayons? You are very crafty and I thought it might be within your wheelhouse.

[@CreativeBathLab]

Yep - you can melt them down & make cool colors for soap

[@leehamssy]

I was choosing materials to create the Bath Bomb and this video was incredibly helpful! Thank you for your useful explanation.☺ I'm worried about your hand. I hope you recover well!

[@CreativeBathLab]

You’re welcome. My hands are fine, just stained! lol

[@ginaschagerstrom5117]

Hi Dora! You make wonderful stoff! I live in Sweden and have a hard time to find and buy poly 80, Is it a must to make bath bombs? What can I replace it with? Have I understood correctly that you use Poly 80 when you use Mica powder? If I use soap colors do I med Poly 80? I have to thank you for your fantastic Chanel! A big hugh from! Gina

[@CreativeBathLab]

Gina, this question is inspiration for a tutorial! It's such a common question that I feel like I need to do one about it! But to answer your question: The only emulsifiers that I know of & have used before are Polysorbate 80, polysorbate 20, or hydrogenated castor oil (peg 40). You need an emulsifier for when using powder colors that don’t dissolve in water. If you use a powder color that doesn’t dissolve in water (i.e. lakes, micas, pigments) without an emulsifier it's going to make an ugly mess & you'll get that dreaded ring around the tub. The severity of the mess, of course, depends on the color & how much of the color that you use. It also helps oils (including fragrance oil) mix in the water- so the oil doesn’t pool on top the water. So while it's not absolutely crucial to the performance of your bath products, I do highly recommend it. And, in fact, it does help the performance of bath bombs. It acts as a buffer that slows reactions in the water. Without an emulsifier or a surfactant your bath bombs will fizz really loud & dissolve even faster!

[@ginaschagerstrom5117]

@@CreativeBathLab thank’s for your respons! I have understood that you have to use a emulsifier when you use Mica in a bath bomb. As a told you, I can’t buy Polsorbate 80 or 20 in my country. But I have done your herb bath bombs and they are lovely!😍 It’s a shame I can’t by the right stoff so I can do colorful bath bombs. But it is what it is! Thank’s again Dora for your responsen. Continental to create !😊😍 You do it so well!🤗 Regards Gina Gina

[@justagirl8616]

For the 1/4 can I do half kaolin clay and the other half cream of tartar?

[@lisasmith5907]

Hello. Do you have a link for your fragrance oil? Love your videos!

[@CreativeBathLab]

It’s in the description love

[@11thShadowDragon]

I like this simple recipe, it's perfect for trying out and then embellishing later! My only complaint about the video is that the white text is difficult to read on some of the video itself, but other than that *chef's kiss*

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thanks for the tip! And, I agree!

[@PAWANKUMAR-pk8eo]

@@CreativeBathLab i emailed you but no response so far

[@christinacastine4355]

I used this recipe to make my first ever bath bomb ghosts. Since I wanted to keep them white and the fragrance I used had vanilla in it. I added equal parts stabilizer to fragrance. Idk if that’s right but that’s what I do for my soaps? I noticed they are getting puffed up and are no longer smooth like when they first came out of the mold. Is this normal or was it the added stabilizer that threw off the dry/wet ratio? Should I shrink wrap them to save them? Dora haaaalllp! Lol

[@Brahmdagh]

Oppinion on shea/coco butter? Are they beneficial? Any alternative option?

[@liszanrs7137]

Thx for sharing

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thanks for watching!

[@Shivani-fm5li]

Can I shrink wrap the bath bomb as soon as i demold it?

[@jencrazysoaplady]

Hey Dora! I recently found you and have become obsessed with your videos! I've struggled with Bath bombs so much, and have given up on them several times over the years and just decided not to worry with them anymore. But I always end up coming back to them. Your videos have really helped me alot and I finally have confidence that I'll be able to "get it right" this time :) Haven't used one of your recipes yet but getting ready to. One question though, how long does it take your bombs to completely dissolve. I'm wanting mine to last for at least 5 mins, and so far it's only about 3 mins. I'm using the 2.5" sphere molds. I'm currently not using cornstarch or a surfactant so I'm wondering if that could be the reason why they're dissolving too fast. Any suggestions you have are appreciated. Thanks again for all you do ❤

[@CreativeBathLab]

So glad that my videos have helped you out! I have your EXACT answer you're looking for. Please watch these: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHi3dHyigbmYmaM kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5TGiaR7lr6Brqs Also, you can watch this playlist it will help in other areas kzbin.info/aero/PLZ9mkRAAYRNMWeLwf1jGNE1v2W1RtNxOc

[@kbw9246]

Hello Dora. Love your videos as always. I also always learn something new when I watch your channel. Thank you for all the info and videos. XoXo

[@CreativeBathLab]

My pleasure

[@ladyhoneyrosemckay7753]

Dora thank you so much 🥰

[@CreativeBathLab]

YW

[@elaineb2733]

You're amazing 💕💕Thank you for this 😘

[@CreativeBathLab]

YW!

[@scrunchiesllc]

Adorable 😊

[@CreativeBathLab]

😘

[@amlfayed3225]

حبيتي وحشتني جدا فراشه اليوتيوب مبدعه ❤❤

[@CreativeBathLab]

شكرا جزيلا

[@amlfayed3225]

@@CreativeBathLab حبيتي ❤️❤️❤️

[@nickpedavoli1072]

Hi Dora Thank you this was great! Can you please advise where is the best place/s to purchase ingredients, e.g. general shopping centre. PS we live in Australia

[@CreativeBathLab]

I don’t know I shop on Amazon a lot but if you live in Australia I don’t think the other sites I shop at would deliver to you. Try wholesale supplies plus

[@lashaydexter5399]

Heeyy Dora GURL!!! thanks for that bath bomb info!

[@CreativeBathLab]

You're very welcome!

[@lily_p6976]

Hi Dora.. i love your videos 🤗🥰 Can you please help me. Here in my country i cannot find polysorbate 80 with what i can replace it? Please answer back 🙏 😊 Thank you

[@ramabhensadadia154]

Good ❤

[@CreativeBathLab]

Thanks ✌

[@maryamkayy6631]

Hi Dora, can I change the coco glucose with Cocamidopropyl Betaine?

[@CreativeBathLab]

Absolutley

[@maryamkayy6631]

@@CreativeBathLab thank you 🙏🏼

[@erlingsdretvik2298]

Thanks alot for sharing ❤ one question: can you mix Polysorbate 80 and slsa? Want my bombs to be a foambath :) if so, how much should I’ll add of slsa ?😊

[@LusciousLathersBathAndCandle]

What did you use for dry color?