Karma Bath Bomb Project
These bath bombs are made with Frankincense and Myrrh Fragrance Oil to create a relaxing bath experience. A bit of sweet almond oil helps give the bath bombs shape and adds a moisturizing element to the tub.
Polysorbate 80 helps emulsify the water and oil so you avoid large pools of oil. To color the mixture, we’ll use Sunset Orange Mica and Blue Mica, layering them into the mold to create stripes.
Need more bath bomb supplies? See these DIY bath bomb kits Bramble Berry has to offer.
What You Need:
Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold, 2 pieces - 12 molds
Sodium Bicarbonate - 1 lb
Citric Acid - 1 lb
Sweet Almond Oil - 1 lb
Polysorbate 80 - 1 oz
Frankincense And Myrrh Fragrance Oil - 2 oz
Sunset Orange Mica - 1 oz
Blue Mica - 1 oz
Witch Hazel - 1 lb
8 oz Clear Bottle with White Spray Cap - 10
Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- Sodium Bicarbonate - 1 lb
- Citric Acid - 1 lb
- Sweet Almond Oil - 1 lb
- Polysorbate 80 - 1 oz
- Frankincense And Myrrh Fragrance Oil - 2 oz
- Sunset Orange Mica - 1 oz
- Blue Mica - 1 oz
- Witch Hazel - 1 lb
EQUIPMENT:
- Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold, 2 pieces - 12 molds
- 8 oz Clear Bottle with White Spray Cap - 10
Instructions
You will need:
- 10 Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Molds
- 3 cups Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
- 1.5 cups Citric Acid
- 2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
- 0.6 oz. Polysorbate 80
- 0.7 oz. Frankincense and Myrrh Fragrance Oil
- About 1/4 tsp. Blue Mica
- About 1/4 tsp. Sunset Orange Mica
- Witch Hazel in Spray Bottle
Follow these steps:
1
In a large bowl, add 3 cups of baking soda and 1.5 cups of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Stir the powders together.
2
In a separate glass container, add 2 ounces of sweet almond oil, 0.6 ounces of polysorbate 80, and 0.7 ounces of Frankincense and Myrrh Fragrance Oil. Mix thoroughly.
3
Add the oil mixture to the baking soda and citric acid. Use your hands to thoroughly mix them together.
4
Split the mixture in half. Each container will weigh about 22 ounces. To one container, add about 1/4 teaspoon Blue Mica, and to the other add about 1/4 teaspoon Sunset Orange Mica. Use your hands to break up the drops of color and disperse them throughout the mixture.
5
Begin spritzing each container with witch hazel while mixing with your hands or a spatula. The right texture for molding feels similar to wet sand and holds its shape when squeezed.
6
Working in one half of the mold, add some of the orange mixture and then some of the blue mixture. Once this half is full, press the mixture down to compress it and continue layering the colors.
7
Continue layering into the other half of the mold, compacting it as you go. Finally, add a little extra mixture into each half but don’t press it down. Slightly overfilling with loose powder helps the 2 sides stick together. Clear off any excess powder in the seams of the mold and press together. Allow them to harden for 24 hours. When you’re ready to use one, remove it from the mold, place in the tub, and enjoy!
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman
Karma Bath Bomb Project
- LEVEL Intermediate
- TIME 1 hour
- YIELD About 10 bath bombs
Project Description
These bath bombs are made with Frankincense and Myrrh Fragrance Oil to create a relaxing bath experience. A bit of sweet almond oil helps give the bath bombs shape and adds a moisturizing element to the tub.
Polysorbate 80 helps emulsify the water and oil so you avoid large pools of oil. To color the mixture, we’ll use Sunset Orange Mica and Blue Mica, layering them into the mold to create stripes.
Need more bath bomb supplies? See these DIY bath bomb kits Bramble Berry has to offer.
You will need:
- 10 Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Molds
- 3 cups Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
- 1.5 cups Citric Acid
- 2 oz. Sweet Almond Oil
- 0.6 oz. Polysorbate 80
- 0.7 oz. Frankincense and Myrrh Fragrance Oil
- About 1/4 tsp. Blue Mica
- About 1/4 tsp. Sunset Orange Mica
- Witch Hazel in Spray Bottle
Follow these steps:
1
In a large bowl, add 3 cups of baking soda and 1.5 cups of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Stir the powders together.
2
In a separate glass container, add 2 ounces of sweet almond oil, 0.6 ounces of polysorbate 80, and 0.7 ounces of Frankincense and Myrrh Fragrance Oil. Mix thoroughly.
3
Add the oil mixture to the baking soda and citric acid. Use your hands to thoroughly mix them together.
4
Split the mixture in half. Each container will weigh about 22 ounces. To one container, add about 1/4 teaspoon Blue Mica, and to the other add about 1/4 teaspoon Sunset Orange Mica. Use your hands to break up the drops of color and disperse them throughout the mixture.
5
Begin spritzing each container with witch hazel while mixing with your hands or a spatula. The right texture for molding feels similar to wet sand and holds its shape when squeezed.
6
Working in one half of the mold, add some of the orange mixture and then some of the blue mixture. Once this half is full, press the mixture down to compress it and continue layering the colors.
7
Continue layering into the other half of the mold, compacting it as you go. Finally, add a little extra mixture into each half but don’t press it down. Slightly overfilling with loose powder helps the 2 sides stick together. Clear off any excess powder in the seams of the mold and press together. Allow them to harden for 24 hours. When you’re ready to use one, remove it from the mold, place in the tub, and enjoy!
Tutorial credits
Photographer: Amanda Kerzman