Can failed bath bombs be turned into powder?

[MelissaG]

If I put the bombs into a blender, can they be turned back into powder? I accidentally put too much water into the mix when the container slipped and now they are hard as a rock. Great if they were actual bombs but I couldn't mold them because they were too wet and I didn't have extra baking soda. I'd really like to use them in some Christmas bombs (I have a really cute idea for cocoa peppermint bombs). Since they smell like peppermint already, using them in the bomb would be an awesome idea.

 

[AliOop]

I haven't tried that, but I have made them into bath powders that are sprinkled into the tub. It works well, although the effect isn't as long-lasting since it all reacts with the water at once.

If you do try blending them, I'd be interested to hear how it goes for you!

 

[MelissaG]

Well, I didn't use the blender, I did it by hand with a mortal pestle and a sieve. Took forever but it turned properly to dust. I so don't want to do that again so next time, blender it is.

 

[Complexions]

If it was too wet, then there is a good chance it activated some, which would mean it may not press into a bomb if you try to reuse the pulverized powder. It could also lose some of the flare when it's in the water. However, using as a bath bomb dust that you just pour into the water is really nice. I actually do that on purpose.

 

[MelissaG]

If it was too wet, then there is a good chance it activated some, which would mean it may not press into a bomb if you try to reuse the pulverized powder. It could also lose some of the flare when it's in the water. However, using as a bath bomb dust that you just pour into the water is really nice. I actually do that on purpose.

I decided to crush it into powder, then I added more baking soda and an equal amount of citric. It increase the amount to twice the amount I had originally made, and yet the peppermint eo is still a strong scent. I also added more powdered milk, and cocoa powder to half of the mix. I turned them into powdered bath bomb mix in 9 oz Santa Clause cups with a paper straw. I will be adding solid bubble bath in the form of what will look like a whipped cream swirl on top along with a small chunk of soap that looks like chocolate pushed into the SBB top (the SBB and soap will smell like gingerbread) tonight. I'm thinking it will sell well. I sold my Halloween cauldrons and Little Monster Bath bombs for $5. I'm trying to decide how much to sell these for.

 

[persephonesgarden]

If it was too wet, then there is a good chance it activated some, which would mean it may not press into a bomb if you try to reuse the pulverized powder. It could also lose some of the flare when it's in the water. However, using as a bath bomb dust that you just pour into the water is really nice. I actually do that on purpose.

I do too! I prefer bagged "dusts" to shaped bombs because you get to decide exactly how much you want to use.

 

[Complexions]

I decided to crush it into powder, then I added more baking soda and an equal amount of citric. It increase the amount to twice the amount I had originally made, and yet the peppermint eo is still a strong scent. I also added more powdered milk, and cocoa powder to half of the mix. I turned them into powdered bath bomb mix in 9 oz Santa Clause cups with a paper straw. I will be adding solid bubble bath in the form of what will look like a whipped cream swirl on top along with a small chunk of soap that looks like chocolate pushed into the SBB top (the SBB and soap will smell like gingerbread) tonight. I'm thinking it will sell well. I sold my Halloween cauldrons and Little Monster Bath bombs for $5. I'm trying to decide how much to sell these for.

Sounds like a great save! *most* who sell use the COG x 4. Hope that helps!

 

[Complexions]

I do too! I prefer bagged "dusts" to shaped bombs because you get to decide exactly how much you want to use.

I love a huge fun bomb.....but I also have a really deep garden tub so I can get away with a big bomb not being too much for my tub

 

[MelissaG]

Sounds like a great save! *most* who sell use the COG x 4. Hope that helps!

I made 12 and sold 3 today.

 

[Ugeauxgirl]

If it was too wet, then there is a good chance it activated some, which would mean it may not press into a bomb if you try to reuse the pulverized powder. It could also lose some of the flare when it's in the water. However, using as a bath bomb dust that you just pour into the water is really nice. I actually do that on purpose.

So if I just want to make fizzy bath bomb dust, just leave out the water in a bath bomb recipe?