DIY Bath Bomb Tutorial, Dean Wilson

[@lordtj63]

Great video Dean :-D Getting better and better. What I do for my bathbombs (that we used to make in Lush) is that I also mix in some melted (refined) Cocoa Butter.. the refined version doesn't have that cocoa bean choccy smell.. but its the 'no fail' part of the recipe. Also no need for any spritzing in this at all ... my 'LUSH' recipe is: Citric Acid = 1 cup (7.4 ounces) Bicarbonate = 2 cups (17.03 ounces) SLSA Agent = 4th of a cup Kaolin Clay = 10 grams Cream Of Tartar = 4th of a cup Refined Cocoa Butter = 1/2 cup (3.02 ounces) Fragrance Oils = 1 tablespoon Colourings

[@DeanWilson]

Terry Mastriantonio Thanks Terry, I might have to try adding some of those.

[@TiaLieu]

+Terry Mastriantonio I only have Mango butter. Would that do the same trick? Should I grate them or melt them then add to the mix? my bombs are not hard and I couldn't find Kaolin Clay around :(

[@lordtj63]

Tia Lieu Hi there Tia.. yes some people use other butters besides the Cocoa butter, so you could try it, I would say it would have the same effect. I melt mine down and add that to the dry ingredients, you dont need the clay, I have left it out and just used the Creme of Tartar on its own. Let me know how they turn out :-)

[@TiaLieu]

+Terry Mastriantonio I could't get my hard bombs to float and my float bombs to rock hard :( the harder ones I use more of mango butter and the floating ones less. How do you make them both solid hard and float :((

[@rhondamason3652]

thank you Dean.

[@TessieDobey]

I did not use the SLSA in my bombs because they are not a favorite of my customers, with that being said, these are the hardest bath bombs I have ever made. In a few hours they are rock hard and these can actually break a window or do some damage if you hit someone in the head. Thanks so much for the recipe.

[@DeanWilson]

Your welcome. Now a word of WARNING. Dont throw the bath bombs at someones head.. lol

[@moxifaction1945]

Tessie Dobey oof you just got owned by dean.

[@anthonykillip6051]

Tessie Dobey can I ask .. did you add any other dry ingredient instead of SLSA or just leave out completely ?

[@hippychic7546]

@@DeanWilson lmao!

[@lauralangley7240]

The reason why I like this bath bomb tutorial is that you demonstrate how wet the mixture needs to be for a successful mixture.

[@lordtj63]

The Kaolin clay is a wonderful agent for the skin (also Fullers Earth powder) and it also aids in the hardening process... I have seen some soap gurus here on youtube actually using 'Plaster of Paris' in their bombs.. I dont know what effect that has in the drainage sewerage system hehe? But some people add a tablespoon of that into the mix as well. But to be honest Dean your bombs are firm and dense enough anyway, they are the perfect size too. But putting the cocoa butter in will make a hell of a difference, also it will give you better 'handling time' and gives you more time to work with it.. no witch hazel and no spritzing .. bonus! :-)

[@nataku8006]

You know your stuff! Do you make vids?

[@lordtj63]

Hi there Nataku .. I have my own studio/shop here in England. I was trained by "The Body Shop" and also "LUSH Cosmetics" in mass soap and toiletry manufacture . I don't make vids as yet, but I have 7 x A4 sheets full of ideas, concepts and tutorials showcasing my own projects, also tips and tricks on how to make your projects 'No Fail'. So watch this space...

[@nataku8006]

Terry Mastriantonio Ohh impressive :) I really hope you do it!

[@TaurusWitchyWoman]

Dontiu shave the cocoa butter in, or melt it?

[@FrankieBelmainorganicrime]

Terry Mastriantonio - PLEASE SHARE YOUR RECIPE. 🙏🏻❤️

[@jo-annjewett7552]

I love your demo on the Strawberry showing how long it lasted. I am going to try out your recipe. Thanks so much!!

[@ivorypure1427]

I'm starting my own company out of Philadelphia.... Your videos have really been helpful and for that I thank you....

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks so much Ivory. Im sure your do very well.

[@ctuckeratstetson]

This is a wonderful recipe, best one I've found so far. Super fizzy, not a sheen of oil at the top of the water (although it does feel softer - perhaps it's the Kaolin). Thanks for sharing!

[@madisonc4615]

are the colours strong like lush bath bombs?

[@mireladelcea7495]

Beautiful. It was nice to see the reaction in worm water.

[@scottpagels3133]

Hi Dean, Have you ever thought about mixing all the dry and wet ingredients minus the citric acid. Then when all the ingredients are mixed together then add the citric acid. It prevents that chain reaction from adding the wet ingredients. Also, you use food dye, why not soap dye? I know food dye in small amounts is ok, just thought to keep it safe to use the soap dye.Hope you are feeling better.

[@DeanWilson]

Have not tried that. Might give it a try some time. I use food dye because it gives a brighter color. Mica is also nice but again pastel colors. Soap dyes for always turn out in pastel colors. Im feeling much better thanks. :)

[@GertD7StarMtrxAlchem]

Thanks Dean, for ideas on making some bath bombs. You explain it so well.

[@DeanWilson]

Thank you :)

[@marionstrader8496]

Thank you for putting down measures in oz 's too. And thank you for sharing.

[@pixiepowder4322]

I'll be attempting a variation of these, hopefully this weekend. I've seen several videos on bath bombs and yours is by far the best. Great job!

[@DeanWilson]

+SpaandBodybyKHR Thanks, good luck with it.

[@julienawaf9897]

Thanks a lot for this tutorial , but i have a question why can't we use mica powder instead if food coloring?

[@DeanWilson]

You can.

[@jenniferhalliwell416]

OMG he was knocking with them!!!!! How the heck did you get them so solid Dean?!

[@DeanWilson]

kaolin clay makes them hard.

[@emocraps07]

my dogs started barking and freaking out.. I was like "it's DEAN AND THE BATH BOMBS.. no ones at the door!"

[@impressionshandmadehomemad4924]

Great work.Will try this out and let u know .I don’t have polysorbate and will be making without it .

[@natalievegas]

I'll be trying your recipe this morning. I did switch up the recipe a bit cause I didn't want the coarseness of Epsom salt or grind it either so I'm subbing corn starch instead. Hope I picked a suitable sub. I'm also using grape seed oil. It was tricky converting the mls & grams to cups & oz. so I had to estimate on things. I'm using a mica powder & frosting mine w a bubble bar piped recipe. Hope it goes well. Also using some of the mixture in a silicone mold. Last time I did that they all crumbled. Maybe I didn't wait long enough. Thanx for your time & sharing. 👍

[@tanyapapoutsakis5213]

Hi Dean I liked your video because your demo and method are straight to the point. I wish you had a little info on srs and other chemicals in recepie especially if these are used on young children. Thank you you are awesome. Tanya Dulwich Hill Sydney.

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks Tanya, This video was the old recipe. You can see the lastist recipe here. kzbin.info/www/bejne/omHNk4aOd92mrMk

[@alisonhollingsworth1314]

It is a pleasure to watch you work. You have such a sharing spirit. I have been making bb’s for many years. I love experimenting with and formulating recipes. I have tried two of your recipes that you were gracious enough to share. You are a genius! And, very gifted my friend. I absolutely adore the recipes. Have you ever done a two part bb recipe. Within the next week, I’m going to experiment with your two recipes. I have a few two part bb recipes. I’m thinking yours will work great. I will send you a video after I’m finished

[@DeanWilson]

Sounds good, please let me know how you go with it :)

[@noeliarapusee3621]

hola dean. muchas gracias por enseñarnos la receta. la verdad que probe muchas y no me resultaron. con esta receta las bombas quedan geniales.. quisiera saber q cantidad de dias debo dejarlas secar.

[@Imagesbycecaa]

thank you so much for your recipe! i tryed out maaaany recipes (all ended in the garbage shhht) this one seem to get really hard, i love it! the only thing that i changed is maizena instead of the clay and rosewater instead of alcohol.

[@DeanWilson]

Awesome, glad it has worked for you :)

[@saram3194]

I guess it's not a question, but I absolutely love your accent.

[@DeanWilson]

+Sara m Thank you. :)

[@michellehindson728]

Thanks Dean, I have made your recipe once and yes rock hard bombs, previous and a couple since have crumbled. Thanks for sharing awesome job.

[@lannle92]

Hi Dean, where do you set your bath bombs? What is the best way to set bath bombs? Thank-you.

[@DeanWilson]

I place them in a sealed (air tight) container.

[@cindyedwards1272]

I love your video! Could I ask how do you make the "frosting " for a cupcake bath bomb? I never seem to get it right!! lol You are such an inspiration to me!! Thanks for all of your wonderful videos

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks Cindy. I have not had a change to do frosting for bomb bombs yet. Hopefully in the near future.

[@megan5761]

Great video Dean! Thanks for sharing your recipe and method.

[@noeliarapusee3621]

hello dean. thank you very much for showing us the recipe. the truth that probe were many and not me. with this recipe pumps are great .. I would like to know q number of days should let them dry

[@DeanWilson]

For this recipe, 2 days to dry. Or until they are solid. Depends on their humidity were you live. Some maybe 5-7 days.

[@r7-niluhayusriantariputri35]

Which one is better? Using food coloring or soap coloring?

[@DeanWilson]

+Antari Putri I found that food dye gives a bright color while soap dye or mica gives a pastel color.

[@rumzashirkey7584]

Thank you so much for the video and the recipe!! I recently made mine but added cocoa powder etc. in addition to the amounts you recommended. When I put the bath bomb in a tub full of water, it twirled like I was hoping but it didn't bubble much. Do you have any recommendations as to what I could do to make them to bubble/foam a lot? THANK YOU AGAIN :).

[@DeanWilson]

I have been told that using Buttermilk Powder rather then SLSA can make lots of foam. Im going to test this in the new year but im not sure how much needs to be added.

[@ninared11]

curious if you were to use a lake color or colourant that's Not mica or oxide can u still use the polysorbante80? I like the mix you use just curious if it's still needed with non mica colors

[@DeanWilson]

I don't use food dye anymore. Only Mica (skin safe). I add lakes color to my new bath bombs recipe and they work fine, but I always add polysorbate-80 to my recipe. Ive never tried it without them.

[@ninared11]

Dean Wilson awesome thanks so much love your videos 😊

[@TheHarper07]

can you use other clays?

[@elenageorgiou1673]

Hi there! Thank you so much for the awesome video! Instead of Polysorbate 80, what else can i use? Can I skip it? Thank you 😊

[@DeanWilson]

You dont need to use polysorbate-80.

[@katiemaggles]

I'm amazed and some what curious to know how you manage to mix all the color in, and have all that time with out the rubbing alcohol drying up in the mean time?

[@DeanWilson]

I guess im pretty lucky. Does not happen all the time like this. I have had lots of failures too.

[@katiemaggles]

@@DeanWilson I will give your recipe ago although I think I'll pop in the RA at the end! Thanks for sharing :)

[@TiaLieu]

one of the best bath bomb videos I've seen so far! Thank you for sharing. I was wondering if your bomb floats?

[@DeanWilson]

+Tia Lieu Some bombs float, some sink. Its a weird thing. I can make bath bombs all day but some are 100 grams, others are 140 grams. I can't explain it. :(

[@FrankieBelmainorganicrime]

Dean do you recommend using milk powder to your recipe? I tried and my bath bombs kinda stayed soft and little bubbles formed on my bombs. They work they have excellent froth but I don't like the little bumps. So I'm wonder if I went wrong with adding the milk powder?

[@DeanWilson]

I have not used powder milk in my bath bombs before so I don't know what to suggest to you. Sorry.. Anyone?

[@kimmaxwell3264]

Hi Dean, when using goats milk melt and pour soap, should you use liquid colour so the colours are bright and vibrant? I've been using mica and the colours turn out pastel. Thank you, Kim

[@DeanWilson]

If your using goats milk base or any white base your colors will always turn out pastel is using liquid dye. For a solid bright color I would suggest using mica. 1 tea spoon per 1kg base (max).

[@kimmaxwell3264]

@@DeanWilson Thanks Dean...so appreciate your wisdom:)

[@kimmaxwell3264]

@@DeanWilson Thank you...I will try this in my next adventure:)

[@christinageller9133]

how many bath balms will that mixture make

[@Meeshka24]

I am in the U.S. And k don't have anything that measures in grams, can you put the ingredients in cups/oz?? Thanks and love your videos!

[@DeanWilson]

+SSCUltimateWoman 560 grams - Baking Soda = 19.75 oz 300 grams - Citric Acid = 10.58 oz 10ml - Sweet Almond Oil = 0.35 oz 15ml - Fragrance Oil = 0.52 oz 1mm or 2ml - Food colouring 100 grams Epsom Salts = 3.52 oz 10 grams Kaolin Clay = 0.35 oz 15 grams SLSA= 0.52 oz 1 Tsp Polysorbate-80 ( 5 ml ) = 0.17 oz

[@banoctopus]

+SSCUltimateWoman Also, you can go to any big box store market and pick up a kitchen scale that switches between ounces and grams. I bought mine originally for baking because of the need for precise measurements, but this is a cheap alternative to using these worldwide recipes without having to think of conversions :)

[@DeanWilson]

+Andrew Wright You can also type into google "convert grams to ounces" and it will give you a box to enter which will then display the equal in ounces.

[@banoctopus]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelCandles) ^ +1, sir.

[@Meeshka24]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelCandles) thank you😊😊😊

[@annettepatterson767]

Hi Dean! On your update you said you no longer use food coloring & water, did you upload that video yet? If you did can you give me the link because I can't find it. Love your bombs!

[@DeanWilson]

Im still editing the video, im hoping to get it online by Monday ( 3rd Oct ) I no longer use food colors. I use Mica powders now. I use Rubbing Alcohol rather then water.

[@bridget_lisar2785]

One of the best recipes I've seen so far. Thanks Dean. Just wondering could I use witch hazel instead of rubbing alcohol?

[@DeanWilson]

I have tried using witch hazel but I did not have the same results as its more water.

[@CrombieTX]

Dean, I use a similar recipe and appreciate your nice video. I prefer my bombs to have milk powder in them but every time I add milk powders, the bombs do not get as hard. Do you have suggestions or have you tried milk powder in yours?

[@DeanWilson]

+'Nita Raye Hi, I have not tried milk powder before. The Kaolin Clay makes the bath bomb really solid.

[@LadyDiuto]

thank for the DIY. But why do you need polysorbate in bath bombs. I use in body spray but not sure what benefit it has in bath bombs.

[@DeanWilson]

+Diuto Mike It helps the oil disperse from the water.

[@vonniemichelle3670]

Amazing video. So well done! Thank you! I have a question. Is it possible to combine the fizz elements to bubbles? Like, is there such a thing as a bubble bomb?

[@DeanWilson]

I have tried to add bubble bath to a bath bomb and it failed. The bath bomb liquid activated the bath bomb and it fizzed from inside instantly.

[@amberrodriguez5697]

If I were to leave out the polysorbate would I just make up the difference by adding more sweet almond oil??

[@DeanWilson]

It's only 5ml, so I would not worry about it.

[@BuzzTube13]

love your videos. the recipe list says MLS but you say grams in the video got liquid oil. just wondering what it is. also where does the rubbing alcohol come into play. cheers. keep up the great videos

[@DeanWilson]

Mls or grams in liquid is about the same thing. I add the rubbing alcohol with the oils when I mix everything. New video soon.

[@BuzzTube13]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelSoap) fantastic. you're awesome

[@coreeterjeson4728]

Hi Dean, not sure if you still reply to comments on here. But how long is the drying time? I followed this recipe & dried for 24 hours and it sunk and never fizzed up. Maybe I packed it too tight? Or maybe it’s not dry enough? Not sure

[@DeanWilson]

Hi Coree, I sure do answer questions. Happy to help. If the bath bomb is sinking it means its too heavy. There is a specific weight where a bath bomb will not float anymore. Weight to water ratio or something alone those lines. I found a 60mm ball at about 90-100 grams will float. 110+ might sink. 130+ will sink. I leave these for 5-7 days to cure now.

[@coreeterjeson4728]

@@DeanWilson thanks! I tried this recipe with the rainbow cloud and I think it’s too heavy. Would you recommend a different recipe? Or more slsa?

[@DeanWilson]

The most SLSA you add the slower it will fizz. You could try adding some corn starch as its light but personally every time I use they crumbled. It's all trial and error :)

[@reeny55]

Dean thank you for posting. Nice recipe. Where do I buy the liquid colorant that you used in the video? I usually use mica but I love the vibrancy you get.

[@DeanWilson]

That is food dye. i would not suggest using that for bath bombs. it was wrong for me to fo this. i only use soap dye or mica now.

[@samantharae6748]

I'm making some bath bombs, and I have a question for you? I'd like to use some Micas as colorants, and to help make them more opaque, I want to use Titanium Dioxide. Would you recommend Oil Soluble, or Water Soluble? Love your videos! ☺️☺️

[@DeanWilson]

I have not needed to use titanium dioxide in my bath bombs so I cant help you there. Sorry.

[@samantharae6748]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelSoap) fair enough hahah. Thanks for the reply! ☺️🎉

[@Wilma.B]

Thank you Dean , l tried them yesterday :)......... are you thinking of making the frosty part on top? There are so many lovely cup cakes and so many videos that I honestly don't know which one to follow . :)

[@elisasmama]

Try the frosting recipe from Katie's channel at Royalty Soaps. Her recipe. doesn't include powdered sugar or merengue powder (sugar can cause issues with "lady parts"). Her frosting basically become bubble bars.

[@joe4838]

Great video Dean. If I were using essential oils instead of fragrance oils, would I use the same amount?

[@DeanWilson]

+Joseph Benedetto I have not used EO for bath bombs but from what I understand it would be less as EO are stronger in smell.

[@joe4838]

Thanks Dean. Your tutorial has been a big help!

[@amijohnson8987]

There are INCI maximum usage amounts for all fragrance and essential oils. Some oils can cause skin sensitivity if used over a certain amount. Please check for proper usage rates before using, but generally speaking essential oil is not stronger than a fragrance oil. Depending on the scent, comparable amounts would generally achieve similar results.

[@karenricha35]

Hey Dean...Karen Here...just a quick question...For your bath bombs...have you noticed if using a food coloring agent has an effect on the color around the tub. I have heard through other videos that people use bath bomb coloring...and try to even stay away from micas...so I didn't know what your thoughts were on colorants..if you noticed anything using food coloring. I love the way its so bright! - and yes...another wonderful video! thanks so much!! :)

[@DeanWilson]

+Karen R I use food coloring for my bath bombs. I have sold over 600 of them so far and no one has said anything about color stains. However it would depend on your bath tub. I have tested on my bath overnight and still nothing stained. When I used mix there is a mix line around the tub were it settled but it washed off with water. This was the same with ultra fine glitter.

[@karenricha35]

Great to know...thanks Dean...your always so helpful and friendly! :) I am going to be ordering SLSA...I'll let you know how mine turn out once I have them :)

[@MYSCENTEDLIFE]

Awesome video. I can't wait to watch more.

[@maureengreen5807]

Can I ask...wouldn't it be better to use something other than food colouring? Wouldn't it stain your skin and the bath?

[@DeanWilson]

From my tests ( left over night) it did NOT stain my bath tub. Soap dyes come out to pastel.

[@jai930]

Can you tell me why mine kept expanding? Did I add to much more spray liquid? They won't hold their shape.

[@DeanWilson]

Jennifer, it sounds like the mix is activated and and its expanding. Less liquids will help.

[@samanthaboone7175]

is the slsa and poly 80 necessary I have everything but those and really want to try your recipe as my first bath bomb attemp worked but didn't they looked great when I unmolded them but cracked the next day

[@DeanWilson]

They are optional. You don't need them.

[@whitepetalspearlssoap9836]

Good video. Thank you. To the comment from Terry Mastriontonio. I'm one of those soapers you talk about. We DON'T ever use plaster of Paris for anything.!!!!! I've seen all the soapers videos. Need to get your facts right. That would be hazardous first second what makes you think it would dissolve. So Terry your comment IV inaccurate. Dean good job.

[@cherimuskiet9758]

Dean, Great tutorial! Have a couple of questions thought after printing the ingredients. During the video you mentioned 2 ingredients; Sweet Almond Oil 10 ml and Polysorbate-80 5 ml, but in the video you stated they were grams and not ml. I have been making bath bombs for only 6 weeks now and I LOVE the fact that your recipe creates what I have trying to make. So could you tell me the above mentioned ingredients; are they grams or ml? Thank you in advance for the answer and I am eager to whip up a batch! :)

[@DeanWilson]

Because both are liquid volumes it will be the same. However I used this on a scale so go with grams.

[@cherimuskiet9758]

Thank you! I've been working on a rock hard recipe for over 6 months, this is a great tutorial. Thank you for sharing! Blessings.

[@Clue21-s1n]

Can I use slse instead of slsa And cornflour instead os kailon clay?

[@DeanWilson]

I wouldn't know, I have not used those ingredients before. I wouldn't suggest anything without testing.

[@Clue21-s1n]

@@DeanWilson thank you very much 🌹

[@FrankieBelmainorganicrime]

Question ❓ Dean is it possible to salvage a big batch of Bath Bomb mix that I made wrong? I made a mix that didn't hold together it crumbled. Can I salvage it by adding all the necessary ingredients to it and remaking a new batch of bath bombs? Are should I just throw away? Ugh 😢

[@DeanWilson]

I have had no success in making them into bath bombs again but check out this video for what I personally do. kzbin.info/www/bejne/goWlcqGYrdCpldk

[@mukwah1111]

I'm thinking that the green & yellow colours in these bath bombs is going to make a nice colour in the bath. How come the food colouring didn't set off your bath bombs? I often wonder if bath bombs are worth the work and expense. They really are time consuming & messy to deal with .. Great tutorial.

[@DeanWilson]

mukwah1111 It should make lime green water. If you just put all 2ml of food colouring into the mix it will set off the acid. If you drop it in like I did and your quick to mix it it will not have time to chain react. They are messy and the cleanup takes 10 minutes on my table of all the containers, molds and powders. But I think it's worth it. :)

[@Nicola-ni7mm]

Great video! Is this just normal food colouring being used?

[@DeanWilson]

I don't suggest it, I did use that in this video but I do not suggest it now. Use only skin safe colorants.

[@nancybrisson5471]

Awesome video! Thank you for sharing!

[@johnnimick6102]

hi just wondering how many bath bombs will that mix make thanks

[@DeanWilson]

+John Nimick I got 8 out of this mix. But it depends on the size of the mold. For these bombs, each one is about 100-120 grams.

[@TheZakandjan]

Great job as always Dean!

[@debramiller3857]

I'm a newbie and can't wait to try this but how much in ounces do I use of the fragrance oil?

[@DeanWilson]

It's 15ml ( 0.52 oz ) - Fragrance Oil I use a small 5kg scale to measure everything.

[@beautymarkgirlkik]

Do you make shower fizzies too? I was hoping to find a video for those, but maybe bath bombs can be used just the same?

[@DeanWilson]

+beautymarkgirlkik I don't make shower fizzies, but you could try this page. www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/bath-fizzies/aromatherapy-shower-fizzies/

[@beautymarkgirlkik]

Okay, thank you for the link.

[@ginacummings6520]

I always look forward to your videos. You're so inspiring. I'm going to try my first M&P soap today. I hope it turns out well.

[@natashagrover543]

Hello, great video! Help please. I followed your recipe 100% however after 2 days they weren’t hard enough. They crumbled when I pressed them. Any advice please. I’m in the UK so haven’t exactly got a warm climate. Thank you.

[@DeanWilson]

I leave them for 5-6 days, sometimes longer. Try a smaller batch and use less liquids.

[@natashagrover543]

@@DeanWilson thanks so much, I will try again 😊

[@ericamccoull5100]

great recipe thanks.. my hard bath bombs crumble /powder a bit.. what might be going on?

[@DeanWilson]

Sounds like they are not compressed together enough. Are you using plastic or metal molds?

[@ericamccoull5100]

hi dean thanks for the speedy response. Im using metal ones - im thinking i might be packing too lightly. Ill try again today - yours is the only recipe im semi successful with :)

[@DeanWilson]

Awesome, I hope it works well for you and your customers.

[@bareptiles6423]

Is the alcohol Instead of water? I know 2 of them are optional but does the clay make it hard x

[@DeanWilson]

I use alcohol instead of water now. Water will activate the mix. Clay does make it harder, yes.

[@karenstewart3580]

Hi Dean, what is the difference using food colours or micas or liquid colours from ASS ?

[@DeanWilson]

I guess it all depends on your recipe. I used food dye for these bath bombs, but I have also used liquid soap dye from ACS and dye from ASS. They all work the same.

[@wickedlady1979]

Does it take the full two days to harden? I followed the recipe to the T, though I wasn't able to leave the bombs in the moods because I only own three moods. It's been 24 hours and I'm afraid my bombs are not rock hard like others are reviewing. I must be doing something wrong.

[@DeanWilson]

My bombs take at least 5 to 7 days to harden fully.

[@user-il3vg1xv1p]

Hi, thanks so much for sharing a great recipe and technique. What is the .35 oz of rubbing alcohol used for? It is the last item in the list of ingredients. Thank you.

[@DeanWilson]

It's just used as a bond for the wet ingredients. You can use water like I did in the video, but now I have found it's better to use Rubbing Alcohol in the mix with the oils and fragrance. New video soon.

[@EsTeLa7223]

Excelente video. Gracias por las enseñanzas☺️

[@chantellecowan9663]

Hi dean can I use coconut oil instead of the almond oil for bath bombs?

[@DeanWilson]

I have been told by others that it works but I have not tried it myself.

[@gabrielacygan283]

Hi What should I do if after 24-48 hours I can't get my bath bomb out of my bottom bold?

[@DeanWilson]

+Gabriela Cygan I don't know... Why did you leave it there so long? I normally take it out within 15 minutes max, otherwise it sets with the plastic mold. Maybe tap it lightly with a spoon to loosen it.

[@vickim102]

love your videos! plus i was wondering how big the molds were?

[@DeanWilson]

The molds I used were 60mm, but now I use 62mm which you can see in the new bath bomb video.

[@mumsanatim7394]

hi polysorbate what benefit? Is pure alcohol in spray bottle? caolin clay ball hard for your help?

[@DeanWilson]

Poly-80 disperses the oils and mica in the water, so you dont end up with a oil slick or mica line around the tub. The rubbing alcohol I used (65%) helps bind the powders together. The clay makes the bath bombs hard.

[@mumsanatim7394]

@@DeanWilson kaolin clay gives the bath ball hardness

[@deniseallysen7024]

Could I use mica powder instead of food color dye without effecting anything?

[@DeanWilson]

Yes 100%. I should not have used food dye in this video. But I would not use food dye anymore. Only safe mica or dyes for skin.

[@skyecuteclouds]

Have you tried cornstarch before instead of Kaolin Clay?

[@DeanWilson]

Yes, I found cornstarch to make the bath bombs crumble.. thats just my experience tho.

[@ΧΡΙΣΤΙΝΑΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΙΔΗ-ξ3ν]

we can make them in silicone molds ??

[@DeanWilson]

I dont think so, silicone is normally not hard enough to push together. But worth a try.

[@anthonykillip6051]

Hi Dean, thanks for sharing your recipe. After weeks of failure I’ve finally managed to get a great bath bomb that’s smells great and is pretty solid... quick question...I dry for 48 hrs and after this I weigh each bomb... do you know why the weights range from 112g to 128g? What can I do to get a more consistent weight? Thanks Anthony

[@DeanWilson]

Im not sure why the weight would go UP and not down. Are you using something different in my recipe?

[@anthonykillip6051]

Dean Wilson I use your recipe gram for gram for dry ingredients. My only change is I reduce fragrance oil by 5g and add 5g more almond oil to balance...

[@anthonykillip6051]

May I ask what weight is your bath bomb when dried?

[@DeanWilson]

Its been years since I made bath bombs but im planning on making them again soon. From what I remember, they were 100 to 135 grams each.

[@Silvercrystalscoukpage]

Cant wait for the demo!

[@Scenicbathbody]

Am I correct that food color will color the water but won't stain the tub?

[@DeanWilson]

Scenic City Bath & Body From my tests, no it will NOT stain yout bath tub. I have left the water over night for many tests and it just washes away.

[@u2rmoded]

Hi Dean, Can I substitute essential oils for the fragrance? Thank you for sharing and I enjoy your videos. :)

[@DeanWilson]

+Casey Broome You can, but I don't use Essential oils myself. I suggest asking the supplier if they are skin safe before using them.

[@kylielarkham9267]

Dean you are my daily dose of inspiration. I used your recipe and my bombs were very dusty. They have not cracked or fallen apart but when used there was not a lot of fizz. PLS HELP lol...Do you have any suggestions??? Also do you use cornflour???

[@DeanWilson]

Hi, I don't use cornflour. Each time I have used it the bath bombs turn out soft and powder like. Did you use all the ingredients I used?

[@kylielarkham9267]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelSoap) the only ingredient I didn't use was the polysorbate-80. The bombs are hard but just dusty and very slight fizz. I am awaiting some moulds as the ones I have I don't like at all but I don't think that would have anything to do with it.

[@DeanWilson]

The clay will make the bath bombs hard. When you made them was the mix like sand or wet sand?

[@kylielarkham9267]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelSoap) at first it was like just damp sand, after 2 I added a few more spritzed of alcohol and it was like wet sand, those ones aren't as dusty as the first 2 but still dusty. I will wait for my new moulds and try again maybe it just wasn't quite wet enough. Thank you so much for your response and help. You really are my inspiration.

[@DeanWilson]

ok, I have filmed this bath bomb making again and will upload the new video soon.

[@debbiewhitman2154]

Love this recipe!!!

[@DeanWilson]

So glad! Thanks :)

[@blackbadgurl]

hi i was wondering if i could use polysorbate-20 instead of polysorbate-80?

[@DeanWilson]

Im not sure about that. You can find some details here www.aussiesoapsupplies.com.au/polysorbate-20.html

[@scottnbree]

Thanks, very helpful, i also want to try the brambleberry.com colorants " lab colors" no bleed and no ring so it claims, ill be testing these colorants this week, another thingi have noticed bvelieve it or not , when you clean your tub ( remove the soap scum) from the access or left over oils from the soap the colorant is less likely to stick, i think this is due to its clean smooth surface and cant " catch or attach its self to he access dirts or scum left behind in the bath) . i will be testing this out again, we have 3 baths i will allow one bath that is hardly used to accumiliate the scum for a week and them test to see if it sticks and one in a clean bath all with food color , d&c, and michas ( michas i find tend to stick regardless) thank so much u been so helpful. nd thanks for the drops per gram information,

[@DeanWilson]

+Bree serigne Welcome. Let me know how the colorants work out. :)

[@BathAddicts]

Wondering how these worked out for you they never work out for me. Wasted so much product!

[@ultimatehealingcoach7956]

What is the processor fo packing & what should time of store

[@DeanWilson]

I put them in 150mm x 100mm plastic bags. I made a video on it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ-Qe6h9ntatfJo

[@CME016]

is this the recipe you used for the bath bombs in the really foamy bath bomb demo videos?

[@DeanWilson]

+CME016 Yes, but remember it has a lot less water. In a full bath it will not foam as much as that test. Water to bath bomb ratio was high.

[@christineoneal666]

How long do you keep the bombs in the mold? The last two times I tried to do bombs, they would crack and fall apart.

[@DeanWilson]

+Christine O'Neal It depends on the environment you work in. It's really trial and error. If you do 5-6 bath bombs, try to release one at 10 minutes, 20,30 minutes. see which one works best.

[@noraledford487]

great video I'm gonna have to find a scale that does grams and mil mine does not. so it looks like 15 grams is like a heaping teaspoon is that right

[@DeanWilson]

A teaspoon is normally 5ml but it depends on the product. Full teaspoon of water is different to a full teaspoon of Clay. etc

[@noraledford487]

thank you

[@angelinanatural3144]

Thank You Dean

[@SunATCtrade]

Thank you so much for your videos, I have learned so much!

[@CoachCindyLantier]

Hey Dean! I've watched this video probably a dozen times for inspiration. Now that I'm getting to actually make some of these, I have a question ... In the video you say "10 GRAMs" of sweet almond oil and "5 GRAMS" of Polysorabte 80. However, in the written ingredients, they are both measured in MLs. I'm not very good with metrics, being from the USA. Are GRAMs and MLs interchangeable like that? Thanks!

[@DeanWilson]

+Cindy Jones Lantier Yes, 10ml or 10 grams liquid is the same - for oils anyway.

[@rhondamason3652]

Hi Dean, to start doing bombs do I need to use SLSA?Love your videos 😃

[@DeanWilson]

+Rhonda Mason Thanks Rhonda, You don't need SLSA. That will just add lots of bubbles.

[@Innsfree]

Hi Dean, great job for your amazing vids! Can I leave the slsa out in the recipe?

[@DeanWilson]

Thanks. Yes. SLSA just adds lots of bubbles.

[@Innsfree]

+Dean Wilson (SentinelCandles) ah thanks for the quick response! making the bombs at the moment!

[@blackbadgurl]

can we also use olive oil instead of sweet almond oil?

[@DeanWilson]

I am not sure, I only used Almond oil, If you want to try it, half the recipe so if it doesn't work you have not destroyed a lot.

[@BathAddicts]

Yes you can!! 😀

[@alishafantroy3330]

blackbadgurl definitely I use olive oil every time I make my bath bombs and I don't use slsa in mine and everyone loves them

[@la1163]

What's the rubbing alcohol for ? I didn't see you add it to the liquids.

[@DeanWilson]

Just to bond the oils and fragrance together with the dry mix.

[@estefanyventura140]

What ingredient can I add to the mix so the color doesn't stick to the bathtub?

[@DeanWilson]

Im glad you asked. I would suggest NOT using Food Color dye for the bath bombs. I would only suggest using Mica powder (skin safe). Using Polysorbate-80 will help the mica disperse with the oils.

[@estefanyventura140]

Dean Wilson thanks!!!!