Making Heart-Shaped Bath Fizzies - WITH RECIPE | MO River Soap

[@moriversoap]

Our next release is scheduled for Thursday, March 18th! It's a flurry of activity here getting everything ready! We had hoped to have a release this week but so many different things converged at once this week. (Our son's birthday - we knew that one was coming 😂, medical issues with our dog - waiting on biopsy results, extra tax work needing done ASAP, and we're also getting a tornado shelter this week - will block access to go up to the studio. I'm so excited to finally have a shelter!) Thank you for being patient while we maneuver through this life and try to run a business at the same time. 😀

[@waynegross2113]

Wow! You busy bee! A tornado shelter is a smart plan! Jill

[@adavalentine414]

You have to do,what You need to do🤗 we wait☺️💖

[@China-Clay]

Crazy life right now Holly!

[@sarahaho77]

I feel that! We live in Texas and had a couple of burst pipes during the winter storm last month. We’re finally getting our house fixed, and it’s not very helpful for home business, but hopefully the results will be worth it!

[@judiannecannizzaro8330]

Life sure does get in the way sometimes 😊

[@creatingcosmetics]

I like when you include the recipe also your so close to hitting 100k subs what a achievement

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@ModernSouthernBelle]

I love these videos. Your voice is so relaxing and comforting.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@hoptoit5910]

I love your laugh. It’s so cute lol

[@cheskydivision]

If you stick a spoon in the loop of the strainer it will lock it onto your bucket

[@moriversoap]

Ooooh, that's cool!

[@ChillingWithMel22]

@@moriversoap How many bath bombs does your recipe make?

[@laurawatts6459]

Holly if you take a pair of pliers and bend the tip (hangy up part) of your sifter - it won’t fall into your buckets or bowls!! Hope that helps!!!

[@moriversoap]

OOOOOOOHHHHH. Why do you all have to be so smart? I am thankful for it though. 😀

[@helenbelen1612]

Oh, I am soooo thankful you pushed everything back a week!!! So much more convenient, and after a pay day!!! Best wishes with everything, Holly!!! Thank you for all you care and hard work!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Helen! That makes me feel a lot better. I've been stressing about not making the 11th date. I was up for hours in the night just wrestling with my own self over it.

[@sharonbracegirdle1005]

It is all going on for you! HB to your son, hope your pup is Ok and thanks so much for these cuties! They are just gorgeous! I really enjoy your kind and happy soul that comes across in your videos! God bless honey 💖

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Sharon! I appreciate it!

[@firdowskruger9896]

Thank you, dearest Holly. You are very kind and generous to share your recipe with us. I've referred some South African soapers to your channel. Stay safe and hugs to Riggs 🐕😊😘

[@moriversoap]

That's wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@kattia1973]

I think I just watched you make my mom's Mother's day present! Might have to get her a few of them! Can't wait for your shop to open, but dreading having to pick between the soaps... why do you gotta be so good?!?!?!?!

[@moriversoap]

Thanks so much! You're so sweet!

[@helenkabat3400]

I just love your saying: Love it, just love it. 😃

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Helen!

[@juliebissat3036]

Thank you 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@crystalhaberman2925]

Thank you Holly for sharing! Love to watch you and listen to whatever you are making. So relaxing!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Crystal! That's so nice!

[@johnw021]

I love these!! I also like watching you put labels on things and then shrink wrap them. It’s very relaxing xx

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Hayley!

[@apriltruran1592]

Thats is so cool i hope to one day have a set up like yours

[@moriversoap]

Thank you April!

[@EAunt]

Holly, I'll repeat again, I love watching you create. I pray y'all get a good report back on Pup. And I've marked my calendar for new release!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you bunches! I am just hoping, hoping! At least we can quit thinking about cancer if it comes back negative on cancer. But we have all of his other issues to tackle head-on. He's having what we think is an allergic reaction and today his eye is swelling up. Vet won't reply to call...we're getting pretty upset.

[@ikindred]

These are absolutely adorable. You will love the National Shrink Wrap System!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Ingrid! I am looking forward to purchasing the system after this next release.

[@truliecole5107]

I just watched your video here and wondered if you do dish soap for doing dishes I would them bubbles in my dishwasher doing my dishes that would feel so nice on my hands I just loved it thank you so much for sharing I appreciate it

[@moriversoap]

Thank you. I have played around with it but haven't really felt like selling it at this point.

[@cindyinaz2357]

This was such a fun video!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I am so pleased you enjoyed it!

[@waynegross2113]

Holly, they look so cute! I like the fragrances you picked for this release too! Such fun summery scents. It makes me wish I still had a bathtub. Unfortunately 5 years ago when Wayne updated our bathroom, I chose a huge 4x6 ft. Shower instead! It has a nice bench seat and everything, but no relaxing baths! We did it in case my MS ever got so bad I was in a wheelchair, it'd make it easier to get in and out. I do miss a good soak though, lol! Have a wonderful week! Jill Gross

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jill! I love making bath bombs/fizzies and I love to demo them...but I am not a bath person so they aren't something that I make a habit of using. I wish I was more of a bath person because they're so amazing!

[@alejandrabarrios7072]

So beautiful 🤩♥️♥️♥️ thank you so much for share it!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@evehsv5556]

Very nice I so wanted to smell that water when you put the fizzy in lol love how dense the bubbles were great job Holly the hearts look gorgeous. Thanks for sharing. 💕💕

[@moriversoap]

Thanks so much!

[@karendenbok3206]

Hi Holly. Love all your tools. I have to press mine by hand when I make them...lol.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Karen! A press is the way to go! I wouldn't be making bath bombs at all if I had to do them by hand.

[@kizzeycalvert2345]

Thank you for sharing. You make beautiful products and it’s lovely to watch

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@FranklyNaturalBeauty]

Beautiful bath bombs. They are so cute, and I love the colors. Thank you for sharing.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@lizgonzalez3616]

Holly so excited your almost at 100k 👏

[@moriversoap]

YAY!

[@jankates1274]

Thanks Holly. I’m a year late finding this video but glad I did. We have very low hum it’s where we are and it’s not practical to humidify my large working space so thanks for the tip about the 70% IPA. My last batch was a dry disintegrated disaster but now I know how to get off to a better start.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Jan! I hope it works better for you.

[@Dreamelenasc891]

Ugh these are so gorgeous!!!! I want to make some now!!

[@melindaduncan3073]

When you did the very first one, I was thinking that is huge! They are so cute!

[@moriversoap]

Haha, it sure was! Thank you Melinda!

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

looks like so much fun,

[@moriversoap]

It really is! Thank you Pam!

[@adavalentine414]

Love😍 them! No wonder that machine it's do expensive, the come up so beautiful! Your recipe 👌 .

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! It's an investment for sure but definitely worth it.

[@DarkusZarvix]

I bought some Biolefin and it seems to work pretty well. The shrinking is a little tricky for me sometimes with soap bars, but I love touting that the "plastic" is biodegradable as that is a main focal point of my shop is it being ecofriendly with packaging and ingredients as much as possible. The bath bombs/fizzies are adorable! I'm debating on trying my hand at them sometime!

[@moriversoap]

That's good to know. I don't particularly like shrink wrapping but it does seem to be the best for bath bombs and fizzies.

[@sandfordshelley2723]

Wonderful thank you so much

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@China-Clay]

I can’t wait for the release next week!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I hope you were able to make an order!

[@teridoster5840]

Just gorgeous! 💜 ya know I'm a purple gal, but that shade of apple green is divine 💚 Can't wait for next week's release!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Teri!

[@margmurray1945]

No problemo == I like them all !

[@moriversoap]

Yay! Thank you!

[@beckymsimmons]

Loved this! Next time please include more shrink wrapping... even just sped up- I love it!!

[@moriversoap]

I will keep that in mind. I have another video filmed but I can't remember what I even did. Haha!

[@dollbizniz4338]

They're so pretty 💖

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@dollbizniz4338]

@@moriversoap YW💋

[@barbaraayala7808]

Can you use Jojoba oil in place of the apricot oil ? I ran out of apricot oil. Thanks for sharing your recipe. 😀

[@moriversoap]

Yes, many makers use Jojoba. Thanks!

[@ezpaulismiranda]

Love this vid!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Paula!

[@China-Clay]

Subs are growing fast! That’s super exciting!

[@moriversoap]

It is! Thank you!

[@analeblanc7201]

What color mix did you do to make the green apple color. Love watching you make these bombs. It's very relaxing to watch.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I don't have my notes near by but it was likely yellow 5 and blue 1.

[@LadyGecko]

I thought about making bath bombs, but after watching a few videos and seeing the mess that gets made...I couldn’t do it. I’d be constantly cleaning up after one. But man, those are super cute. Makes me want to grab my Kindle and a hot bath.

[@moriversoap]

Ha yes! It is my least favorite thing about making them. I can't just quick wipe up the drips like with soap.

[@brendarichard3312]

I loved your video. Was wondering if the coconut milk powder can be substituted for goat milk powder.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Brenda! I do use coconut powder occasionally as well. Just take note of all of the extra ingredients in coconut milk powder.

[@Nina-2311]

Hello! By the way can I ask you a question? Can I substitute the cream of tartar for Epsom Salt? I have some Epsom Salt and wanted to try making some with my daughter! Thanks😊

[@moriversoap]

Hello 🙂 You don't need the cream of tartar to make the bath bombs but they will help to make them harder. I have to be able to ship them so it's a must for me. Epsom salts can be very nice in bath bombs but keep in mind they may draw moisture to the bath bomb. Some people like to grind the epsom salts also.

[@debbiemadrid1113]

love your videos

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Debbie!

[@animebae5961]

how did you make your labels

[@moriversoap]

I design my labels in Adobe Photoshop.

[@pennydickinson3258]

I wonder if there are different polyolefin bags? Mine say they are biodegradable. Love these heart bath bombs, so cute!!

[@moriversoap]

Oh maybe! I felt like I had biodegradable ones before so I was confused.

[@sgtgarcia52]

Oh my, what a lot of work to make those adorable fizzies - I am in awe of your stamina! Here's hoping for good news about Riggs.

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! We are too!

[@curvycutey8510]

May I ask where you purchased those awesome measured buckets from? Love the video btw, they came out beautiful. 😍💕

[@moriversoap]

I was getting all of my containers from Webstaurant Store. Unfortunately, I can no longer recommend them due to very poor customer service. You can check restaurant supply stores, Amazon, and even Sam's Club. They are usually called Food Storage Containers. Thanks!

[@curvycutey8510]

@@moriversoap Thank you very much for the heads up & quick response. I'll search Amazon for them, thanks again. 😊

[@kezru1581]

Hi Holly 👋 wow those look beautiful, thanks for the video was so fun to watch. Sending hugs to Riggs and hope you all are well. ❤️💚💜🛀

[@moriversoap]

Thank you bunches!

[@gabriellagarcia2781]

Holly, I would love to try your recipe, do you have a sample size recipe I can use?

[@moriversoap]

Thanks! It's a lovely recipe. I would suggest looking at the recipe and just dividing it by what you feel is a batch size you are comfortable testing.

[@gabriellagarcia2781]

@@moriversoap Thank you so much!

[@comfortoils700]

Interesting!

[@JamieLOVEUMOREJOURNALS]

Love the press. Very jealous. Maybe someday!

[@moriversoap]

It sure does help a ton!

[@RM-no3wj]

I swear I could taste that baking soda while you sifted it Obviously I’m watching too close 🤣

[@moriversoap]

That's funny Rose! When I was editing, I was holding my breath so I didn't breathe it in! 😂

[@rachelkelly192]

I love watching your videos, and am working on my own bath and body product line, and I've got a question about the coconut milk powder you use (I thought I had posted it here but I don't see it!). Here in the UK, it seems as if every brand of coconut milk powder is slightly different, in that the coconut milk powder contains not just coconut milk powder but also other ingredients. Would you let me know, please, the exact contents of the coconut milk powder you use? Thank you-I love how enthusiastic you are all the time, it's infectious!

[@moriversoap]

Hi Rachel! I see your comment on another heart bath bomb video. ☺️ Coconut Milk Powder is hard to figure out sometimes. It always contains other ingredients. I do add all of it to my listings and my labels. I typically use coconut milk powder from Wholesale Supplies Plus but it's not a vegan option to my knowledge. It has one of the smaller ingredient lists though.

[@kizzeycalvert2345]

Hey Holly, Can I ask a question, would the moisture levels of the mixture need to be different if you are manually making the bath bombs? Thanks heaps

[@moriversoap]

I think every location and every mold needs something just a little bit different. That is why it is so hard to use shared recipes. What works for one may not work for someone else. The base amount should be fine but you may need to tweak the alcohol.

[@kizzeycalvert2345]

@@moriversoap So what determines a great mixture as for moisture, when you squeeze it together should it stay in a nice firm ball? Sorry for all the questions, I understand bath bombs are a little finicky 😆 I’m a newbie to making them

[@moriversoap]

@@kizzeycalvert2345 It's no problem. Bath Bombs are difficult. It took me just making batch after batch in a short time period to really grasp it. You want it to feel cold and a bit crunchy, as if it starts to harden already. It will pull away from the bowl when mixing and will also form a shape to the bowl. From there you want to be able to squeeze it, drop it from a distance, and tap it with your thumb and have it stay together. Otherwise, it might be powdery. If it gets too wet though, it will likely stick in the mold and it will settle/sink out of shape if it has a rounded bottom. It's not an easy thing to figure out that's for sure. My best advice would be to just try different levels of moisture and keep good notes and then evaluate to determine the best one.

[@kizzeycalvert2345]

@@moriversoap thank you!! You’re awesome 🤩 I’ll keep playing around. I’ve had the mixture stick to the moulds and come apart in the middle so I’ll try a drier batch. I also haven’t used a mixer either, just my hands. Can you still use your every day mixer for this or is it best to have a separate one? Like how soap making it is best for separate jugs and utensils. Thank you

[@moriversoap]

@@kizzeycalvert2345 A mixer might help for sure. Once you 'steal' the mixer from the kitchen, you really need to keep it away from food items. I hope you can figure out the moisture. Maybe just make a batch and add a certain amount of alcohol, make one or two, add more alcohol, make one or two, etc.. That seemed to help me a lot.

[@AGee2217]

You're so funny. "Gotta use your noggin a little bit" I probably would have done the same thing you did at first. Lol.

[@moriversoap]

Haha! I break them all the time when making soap so...was apparently just a little slow that day. LOL

[@vero8527]

Cuanto tiempo las deja reposar antes de envasarlas?

[@moriversoap]

In this case, it was about 4 days.

[@vero8527]

@@moriversoap, muchas gracias🤗

[@elleyd6985]

im newish at bath bomb mine form ok but once dry they crumble can your recipe be downsized for us (me) somewhat newbies

[@LadyGecko]

Every time I think about making bath bombs, all I have to do is watch a BB making video and realize how much of mess is made and I go "nope". But I can greatly appreciate the work that goes into them.

[@moriversoap]

Haha yep!

[@kristymacey7494]

Question do they stain the tub?

[@moriversoap]

I have not experienced staining in all of my testing. I do use Polysorbate 80 which helps to prevent staining. I also don't use much color so it's not intense to start with.

[@debkirk9536]

Hi holly what hp laser printer do you use?

[@moriversoap]

It looks like I have the HP Laser Jet Pro M454dw.

[@Nina-2311]

I freaking love your videos😍 Do you make bathbombs with Epson Salt a well? Me and my mixer have the same relationship everytime we make cake🤩

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! I have made some with epsom salts. It's more of just a fun additive as you'd really need the whole bomb to be espom salt to have any effect.

[@Nina-2311]

@@moriversoap WOW that's awesome! I heard Epson Salts are good for the body too.

[@jessamichellexo]

These give me Powerpuff Girls vibes! 💖💜💚

[@moriversoap]

That's great!

[@ramonitavalentin5451]

Hi Holly, I'm in love with your bath bombs❤💚💜😍😍😍😍

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Ramonita!

[@هند-ض1ق]

‏Can I make bath bombs from baking powder instead baking soda??

[@moriversoap]

You'll need the baking soda for bath bombs.

[@rangersxful]

Me: Never made a bath bomb before and probably never will Also me: I need that machine she’s using 😂😂 why am I like this 🥴😅 That’s a cool little gadget you got there 😂

[@moriversoap]

That's so funny! It's so fun to use!

[@berindindebruyn6878]

I like the videos this why

[@moriversoap]

Thank you!

[@NorseButterfly]

Some day, I'll have a bathtub I can get in and out of without getting stuck... it sucks having degenerating hips and knees at my age, but, it is what it is🤷‍♀️. Until then, I'll enjoy alllll your fabulous soaps and wax melts!🥰💜

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Brenda! I totally understand. They don't make tubs easy to get in and out of in general, not to mention for someone with short legs like me, and especially for someone with medical problems that prohibit that range of motion.

[@moriversoap]

I have seen those tub pictures on pinterest where you step down in like a mini pool. I think that would be much better.

[@nancykelly9712]

Oh I LOVE them Holly!! 😍 💞 I use cocoa butter and apricot oil in mine as well and it makes my skin just so soft as a baby's butt!! There's something so nice about simple, no glitz or glam, they're just so soft and pretty!!

[@moriversoap]

Thank you Nancy! I am awed by the bath art I see and all the pretty colors and glitter...but when I go to make them, I just can't add that much color and glitter. I have found that I LOVE the white foam and the lightly colored water.

[@hoptoit5910]

They’re just gorgeous! I’d love to make some just for personal use and for family/friends. Over here though we can only buy (from super markets) stupidly small 250gm bags/boxes of baking soda. The citric acid containers are even smaller so it would end up costing a small fortune for me to make. Although I’m pretty sure I could maybe order big bags of both from bakers suppliers I guess. Will look into it! Thank you for the video 💕

[@moriversoap]

Thank you! You'll probably want to check for some sort of supplier, big box store, canning supplier, etc..

[@amyelizabethdaniels1729]

Love you too can be wonderful if bomb 💘😘 congratulations bombs and bath bombs

[@sarahcook9935]

Hey!Holly! I have a solution for your lack of access to studio......Lock me in there😃...It would be pure pleasure 😉. Let me know. Lol💜

[@moriversoap]

Hahaha! How would I feed you though? lol

[@sarahcook9935]

Where there's a will there's a way!! I'll have the will you will find the way!😃🤣💜