Easy DIY How to Make SOOTHING SANDALWOOD Bath Bombs w/ Moon Cake Press + Recipe! Ellen Ruth Soap

Testing my new Mooncake Press on these luscious Soothing Sandalwood Bath Bombs! #bathbomb #bathbombs #bathtime
0:00 Intro
4:06 How to assemble Mooncake Press
5:20 Lets Make Bath Bombs w/ Recipe
18:15 Making Bath Bombs with Moon Cake Press
20:55 Water Test Bath Bomb Mix & Thanks for Watching!
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Bath Bomb Recipe:
47 oz Baking Soda
2 oz Cream of Tartar
1 oz Kaolin Clay
1 oz SLSA
30 oz Citric Acid
.7 oz Jojoba oil (or oil of choice)
.3 oz Poly 80
.8 oz Witch Hazel (+ sprayer with extra)
1 oz Fragrance (check manufaturer recommended %)
Mica or skin safe colorant of choice
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[@kimmikels4133]

This is the best press! 💖 Beautiful

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I’m so happy with it🛁❣️

[@Kirby69420Litty]

This was such a nice video!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you!!

[@aliceuriarte4478]

I just love you and how you share your help us . So kind we need more people like you. Thank you so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You are so welcome💕

[@amberg6453]

How serendipitous!!! I just got my moon cake presses this weekend to take a try at it making bath bombs with them!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You'll love it, they come out so cute (and easy)!

[@amberg6453]

It looks so much more efficient than the traditional bombs!!! And way more cute!!! Im gonna go get started on them now!!

[@kezru1581]

I love watching you create Ellen, I feel so relaxed when I watch. I love these bath bombs what a great idea

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks for watching!💕

[@sweetpeastationnz6598]

Hi Ellen. Greetings from New Zealand. I'm so glad I found your channel. Thank you for sharing your talent and recipes. I'm loving your videos.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!💗

[@karlad3213]

Well I'm always able to go back into your videos to find anything I need.... Thank you for that. I purchased a small moon pie maker a while ago and I have yet to try it. We've gotten so much rain here in Michigan that it might be a bad time to make bath bombs. God bless Ellen. 👋

[@odunlamioluwaseyi-xz4xh]

Nice soap ma

Really love it🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mrsmurphy1836]

They look so pretty, totally agree with no swirls.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I think the tops get all the attention 🥰💕

[@ezpaulismiranda]

Let me test this ....!!! I love this idea!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Have fun creating!

[@fritziskunterbunteschaos9173]

Nothing beats the Bosch MUM 7000 for big batch baking. 😊

[@ark6831]

Those look amazing! You would make a great teacher! If ya ever consider online soap product workshop someday....I'd be interested! Happy soaping✌

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🥰💕

[@justme8935]

Omg I just made those and they came out perfect! Thank you sooo much for this recipe. ❤️

[@janetsmith4790]

Absolutely beautiful! I really enjoyed watching you make these bath bombs! I am ordering that mooncake press, and one of these bombs from your shop! Brilliant, thank you for sharing! :)

[@jrbland18]

Very pretty

[@bekahlynn3446]

I love those and use them to make my shampoo bars.

[@freddieivory625]

Pretty!! Thank you for sharing

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@sylviahayes17]

They are beautiful!!! Love it!!! 🥰🙌🏽

[@sylviahayes17]

The little touch of glitter was a perfect touch!!!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 🤗

[@claudiafonseca5810]

They look so pretty! I love the tool you are using. Thank you for sharing Ellen.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@soapsoilandsunshine3241]

What a great way to use fragrance's that don't behave in CP soaping. I love them. I also like how you do it by hand. I've only ever seen people using their big fancy mixers and hydraulic bath bomb presses. You've made it all look very "doable" for a newbie. Thanks so much Ellen.

[@kimberlypringle8216]

I ordered all the same supplies and made these today- so beautiful and so much fun!! You have inspired me y to try so many new recipes and techniques and I just want to say thank you for sharing your art 💙

[@janewhitworth3865]

Beautiful, very classy looking. 😍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you! 😊

[@moonshadowessentialssoapsn5287]

Absolutely beautiful! They must smell amazing I absolutely love sandalwood!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰 the do smell wonderful 🛁

[@Chatty-Kathy01]

LOVE my Bosch too! I bought a used KA for my soap lab. Thanks for sharing your knowledge 😊

[@leena118]

Thank you for this tutorial! I will definitely try the recipe. It's always great to see one of your videos. I always learn so much!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰🛁💕❣️

[@MrsTheClown]

How exciting! These are gorgeous!!! I am just dipping my toes into making bath bombs and have been so curious about the moon cake press. Wonderful demonstration, thank you. I love the upscale, grown-up look of these.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I was so happy with how they came out ❣️

[@reginapotts4341]

Hi Ellen, Thank you again for a great video and for generously sharing your talent. You have inspired me for weeks, and just today I made my first-ever bath bombs using your recipe! I had Sandalwood and Amber fragrance and you are right, it smells fabulous! I used round spherical molds in a manual press and I did end up with pretty large flat spots on the bottom. I hope to get some contoured drying trays but they are sold out everywhere I have searched. Thank you again, you are such a lovely person and I look forward to all of your videos!

[@carriemcnabb8814]

just ordered everything. i'm excited to try your recipe! thank you so much for sharing! you are wonderful!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Have fun making 🛁💕

[@carriemcnabb8814]

@@EllenRuthSoap thanks! it was fun making them! i bought the same mold too! made 14. the only thing i did different was reduce the witch hazel to 0.6 and kept the spray bottle ready to add more. i've tried making bombs before but it's so humid here they activated. i have them stored in my soap room now. i used the left overs like you showed and Wow! fizzes and bubbles so nice! scented with peony with pink mica for a baby shower!

[@thelifeofprissy9079]

Oh thank you for this video, I just bought a 150g moon press mold cause I saw it in a FB group and I thought since I’m currently pregnant that maybe this will make my work a little bit easier and faster! Your end fizz was amazing!

[@steelersgirl071961]

They came out lovely! I have to try me some bath bombs, take a nice luxurious soak in the tub lol! Thanks Ellen 😊.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰🛁❣️

[@Jean2235177]

Fun! Those are beautiful. I love my Bosch mixer, too. It really outperforms the kitchen aid, especially for breads.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I totally agree!

[@malucamalucaa2346]

Perhaps you could just buy an extra paddle and bowl dedicated for soap only. I did that for my kitchen aid.

[@gwenwebster1292]

These are so cute! I love my Moon Press, too. I use another disk to do the "pressing" instead of my hands and they look so cute on both sides! The mica you used is perfect!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰💕

[@cheryl739]

The press is awesome. I tried the small ones and didn't care for the size. I hadn't known there were big ones. The fragrance sounds wonderful! Cheers and Blessings 💕👍💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🛁🥰 I do like this size❣️

[@kathrynwilcock178]

WoW 🤩 how good do those look mi darlin!!! 👌💚💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you 🛁💕

[@bethpierce4719]

Your videos are the best! These bath bombs are gorgeous....I see my order on the horizon. I have thoroughly enjoyed your soaps (Triple Butter, Peonies).

[@EllenRuthSoap]

🥰 thank you so much 💕 you're very encouraging ❣️

[@dottiemaesoapery9637]

Good Morning Ms. Ellen...I so enjoy your videos. You are someone that I am really impressed with. Your abilities to make beautiful products is amazing. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and your skills. They are GREAT!😊😊😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thank you so much!

[@isabelladavis1363]

Ummmm these look amazing ,a bath is a gift to myself after a long hard day in clients gardens ,a long soak with relaxing fragrance “ Dolce Vita”,wonderfully explained and presented...looking forward to creating these myself! Thank you so much for your generosity and pleasant videos Ellen,stay blessed❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

A relaxing bath is good self care❣️ Enjoy💕

[@lindabetzel8854]

I just tried your recipe this afternoon and I used White Tea & Ginger fragrance oil from Nature's Garden, colored it with Chartreuse. It smells and looks amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your recipes. It's always a joy to watch your videos!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Wonderful!💕

[@lindabetzel8854]

@@EllenRuthSoap update! I had an event today and took these. Here is a response from one of my cousin's young son who loves taking baths "Wyatt’s review of the bath bomb… “The bath bomb is awesome. It wouldn’t die and kept fizzing the whole time!” Now he keeps having me sniff his hair, since it smells like the bomb"

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

I got a moon cake press a year ago to make bath bombs but I never used it. You just inspired me to use it . Your bath bombs turned out beautiful. ❤️

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Have fun making beautiful bombs🛁❣️

[@shauneriver3973]

I use my moon press for my shower steamers. Love it

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I've never made shower steamers, but really want to!!

[@shauneriver3973]

Ellen Ruth Soap my sister buys so many from me lol

[@shauneriver3973]

Ellen Ruth Soap do you need a recipe?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

@@shauneriver3973 If you've got a good one, I'd love to give it a try!

[@shauneriver3973]

Ellen Ruth Soap 16 oz baking soda, 8oz Citric Acid, 2oz Kaolin Clay, 1.2 oz menthol crystals, .5 oz FO, 1 oz 91% alcohol, .25 Poly80 and mica

[@deborahharris6888]

Thank you so much Miss Ellen I need the recipe that you gave us and made some bath bombs with the Moon pressed they turned out beautifully loving them but I used fluid oz instead of lb Oz hoops thank you so much for understanding and for your videos love them

[@deborahharris6888]

I would send a picture but i dont know how

[@poisxe]

Your videos are so relaxing. You are truly skilled at what you do. Will you have a video on your new Berries & Cream Soap?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 🥰 yes the BERRIES & CREAM video will be coming in a few weeks❣️

[@alisonbaker1963]

They look fab. I have real problems with cracking so I will give your recipe a try.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Let me know how you like it ❣️

[@cliviascreations]

Those are gorgeous Ellen, I have not use my moon cake press in a long time, but I love it. Try to put some botanicals at the bottom before pressing the mixture, if you like them. They come out very pretty 😍

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Love the botanical idea 💕❣️

[@cliviascreations]

@@EllenRuthSoap I am glad you like it, try it, they look phenomenal and add so natural fragrance and if you have customer with sensitivity issues , they will appreciate it

[@hobin1433]

I’m trying to purchase the soothing sandalwood.. I see it’s not so good for soap making but is it fine for the bath bombs!

[@mariahernandez278]

Woooow!!!!! Woooow!!!!! Woooow!!!!! No tengo palabras para describir las ideas tan extraordinarias que nos compartes, en lo personal muy agradecida con lo que aprendo, me encanta tu canal, auque me cuesta muchísimo trabajo entender el idioma, me tardo mucho por que traduzco todo lo que dices, aunque esta muy, pero muy claro, lo pondré en práctica mi bella dama, gracias. Dios te bendiga hoy y siempre y a toda tu familia. Seguiré al tanto de tus nuevos proyectos, hojala mostrarás algún desodorante, para dama y caballero y algún exfoleantes de azucar, me encantaría, gracias, gracias 💐❤🥰

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks so much for watching 🥰🛁💕

[@secretspringsfarm2009]

Just lovely . you mentioned you shrink wrap these,,, recommendations on where to find that?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It's in my Amazon store link: www.amazon.com/shop/ellenruthsoap

[@daphneydonegan5680]

I was going to order this press last week but read some bad reviews on them and changed my mind. Now I’m gonna give it a try.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

It was very inexpensive, even if it doesn't last super long it's still worth it 🥰😉

[@daphneydonegan5680]

@@EllenRuthSoap that’s true. Ordered my kit today. Should be here on the third.

[@lacressaschimmerhorn616]

These are beautiful!! I got a press like that on Amazon and I was trying to make shampoo bars with it… that didn’t work out 😂 the tops got stud in it and they were so ugly! They just became my personal shampoo bars.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I use cling wrap to line mine when doing soaps, and they release really good with it.

[@lacressaschimmerhorn616]

@@EllenRuthSoap I will look into doing this! Hopefully my hand press mold will be in by this weekend and I’ll get in there and do a few things!

[@donnettaagnew5864]

I was wondering, can you use the moon press for bubble bars recipe? And if so How do you use it for the bubble bars recipe? Thanks Ellen!! Maybe you could do a tutorial on it if a person can do it.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't tried the moon press for bubble bars yet, that's a good idea.

[@chick-a-bee-farm]

What happens if you get to much witch hazel? Does it just take longer to dry or? I love your videos. You are so easy to learn from. 😊

[@EllenRuthSoap]

If you add too much witch hazel, i would put a bit more dry like cr. of tartar or kaolin to help. They won't form well with too much..

[@user-ig5li6ks5y]

Can you use bentonite clay in this recipe, thank you so much

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes👍

[@TheHillsAdventures]

I love this I did bought the same press moulds from Amazon and been doing the same Bath Bombs. I have a question, I do have very similar recipe for my Bath Bombs, I wanted to know, instead of adding SLSA, can I add Cocamidopropyl betaine? I heard great things about it. xoxo

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I haven't tried that sub, so I would recommend doing a small test batch to see how it works...

[@TheHillsAdventures]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thanks! I just did that, actually makes a lot of foaming, it helps my Bath Bomb float for quite a long time and releases the foam slowly, quite pretty to see xoxo

[@hliew0]

Did you use the exact same amount?

[@arpitadatta2711]

Those bath bombs should come with a disclaimer - Don't eat!!! I would not know it from a mooncake here! Love from Singapore, Ellen!! Mwah!

[@eschang6678]

If you use epsom salts (half the weight of baking soda) in addition to this recipe, how much more liquid would you add? Would you recommend adding the salts?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I have not played around with the recipe, I suggest trying a small test batch to experiment

[@shunwilliams6180]

Good evening I was wondering if I could use this for lotion bars?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

No, I don't think this press would be a good option for lotion bars because it's not "leak proof" and the lotion bar batter is liquid when poured.

[@shunwilliams6180]

@@EllenRuthSoap thank you I would love lotion bars with the same design any suggestions 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@deborahharris6888]

Do you have to use the cream of tartar in this recipe

[@EllenRuthSoap]

You could replace it with kaolin clay or cornstarch

[@greenbarn2213]

Hi Ellen, another fab video and education....can I ask, what size is your stainless bowl that you use? Thank you Lynn

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks 💕 I. believe it's an 8 quart

[@greenbarn2213]

@@EllenRuthSoap, thank you for letting me know.....I was looking at 30 quart and it looked massive....lol

[@cryingbroken8824]

@@greenbarn2213 I HAD a 30 quart, loved it, yes it was massive(still miss that beast), had to turn it quarterwize(on its side corner to corner) in my kitchen sink to clean it, wouldn't fit any other way...I punched a hole near the rim, threaded a wire through, hung on a hook in my basement stairwell. Massive beast!😍😘but it *was worth* having! Could mix up an 8 dozen batch of cookies or muffins *any* time👏👏👏 yes, I do(did) a LOT of baking! Including pies by the dozens to FILL my freezers (yes, plural) big *old chest freezers* 23 cubic footers..down in the basement, they sold *with* the house, I wasn't paying to have them hauled back UP those stairs!

[@forgodsgloryfarm]

I very much enjoy your videos. Do you happen to have another link for the press? The one above doesn't work anymore.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I put up a new link.

[@wacowwww]

Thank you for this sharing! When I try the moon cake press, everything is perfect in the beginning, but when I do the second batch, the powder will be stuck in the press pattern and make a blurred surface. I've tried to make it wetter or drier, pack tight or pack loose, put some cornstarch or baking soda before...etc, but it still does not work:( Have you ever meet this situation? Thanks!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh, that sounds frustrating. I haven't had that happen... You could try wiping out the moon press between and make sure it's clear and clean...

[@forgodsgloryfarm]

Can you leave the SLSA out? What benefits does it give?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, you can omit the slsa, it’s a foaming/lathering agent.

[@forgodsgloryfarm]

@@EllenRuthSoap Thank you so much! I bought the press and am looking forward to making these.

[@Debo_OG]

I just had to say, I loved the lemon bar soap so much I just order another one and a sugared peonies! 💕💕

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Thanks! I'm so glad you're loving them!!

[@debbiemadrid1113]

how did you get the bbpowder not stick to the iside of the press

[@EllenRuthSoap]

I just packed it really well, and it came out easily...

[@sarahstein1993]

Hi Ellen, when I put this fragrance in wsp it says 4 oz for 82 oz of product. Am I calculating this wrong? I just don’t want to over fragrance my bath bombs.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

That does sound like a lot, but remember with a bath bomb, it's being dispersed in a huge amount of water...

[@inchristalone9071]

Is there a way to make these without SLSA?

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Absolutely, you can just omitt the slsa and use a bit more cream of tartar or kaolin, or reduce the liquid by a bit...

[@ram1brn]

easier way to do it is to take the press and just push it into the bottom of your bowl to pack it thats how we do our shower melts

[@EllenRuthSoap]

What a great idea! Thanks for sharing!

[@ram1brn]

@@EllenRuthSoap it saves wear and tear on your hands

[@LynetteB71]

Check your local FB marketplace. I found several kitchen aid mixers that were used but still in VERY good condition (I paid $50 for one and it is a workhorse!). I gave them all a through cleaning & sanitized them and they are good to go for bath bombs, body butter etc.!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

What an awesome deal you got! That's fantastic! I'll be hunting for a bargan like that too now....

[@susannestephens2073]

Does this one bubble due to salsa??

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, the slsa is a foaming / bubbling agent

[@meadowyck]

I thought mica's were approved for bath balms???? These turned out very beautiful.

[@EllenRuthSoap]

A lot of mica's are bath and body safe, some are not, so you need to read the specs for them before using.

[@youarea.]

Which Bosch mixer?!

[@EllenRuthSoap]

The 6.5 qt one, with the blender.

[@mudpyz]

i cant get hold of slsa - i can only guess they will work still but be more of a fizzy - i am going to try my small moon cake press for my shower steamers as a previous comment said - haven't made a soap for a couple of weeks due to some health issues - so did one yesterday - you name it - if it could go wrong it found a way of doing it - even had soap on a stick at one part but managed to stuff it in the mold and cut today - its revolting - smells divine but oh boy - its really really looking disgusting - wont be getting that fragrance oil ever again even though the write up said no acceleration - so onward and upwards hunting for that special soap - lol

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Oh the adventures of soap making 😅…..

[@nccrchurchunusual7990]

When I click on your shop link, it says coming soon. (?)

[@EllenRuthSoap]

Yes, I'm currently closed and will reopen soon 😉

[@cryingbroken8824]

Using the "free classifieds" ads, I got 2!! Stand mixers for less than the price of one, new! Needless to say one(oster) was dedicated to soaping etc. And my kitchenaid was locked in the kitchen.food only. Very much a jewish type system certain things were kitchenaid only, others oster only! God help you if you mix it up! YOU will OWE me replacement mixer!