tried to make bath fizzys by soap queen

[cwarren]

I tried to make bath fizzys tonight. its humid here in southeast texas. so it didn't work out.. they started swelling in the mold :cry:
anyone know a use for all the citric acid I have left?
or a solution to making it work ? up for any suggestions

 

[Jeanna8]

Not sure on a solution since it is humid, but you can make bath salt fizzies!

 

[lsg]

If you have a dehydrator and a bread proofing setting on your oven, set the bath fizzies in there to dry out. You might try adding less liquid.

 

[agriffin]

I've given up on bath fizzies.

 

[nattynoo]

I'm with Agriffin, I've given up also.
Even the moisture from my breath alone would b too much moisture here.

 

[cwarren]

i used NO water just witch hazel and just a few squirts. I guess I give up too

 

[pixybratt]

I've done a few with almond oil and no water and they work out.

You can mix citric acid with baking soda and your bath salts to make a fizzing bath salt.

 

[cwarren]

i was looking on net for uses of citric acid & came across 1/4t and 1/2 cup pulverized strawberrys in 2 lbs of soap ..
anyone try this ? just wondering

 

[lsg]

I have found a recipe that includes clay, it works for me.

 

[Bubbly Buddha]

It is super dry here ( at least it is indoors!) and I am so frustrated by bath bombs. Not as easy as it looks!!! I love the smell of them and my FIL just loves the ones I made him a few months back (I usually get one or two to turn out!). If anyone can tell me the "secret" I would appreciate it!!

 

[Harlow]

try google

 

[sudsysarah]

Wow I just posted how simple I thought they were. Maybe I had beginners luck. I did add some glycerine to mine. Who knows if it will work or not. I sure hope so.

 

[soapbuddy]

i was looking on net for uses of citric acid & came across 1/4t and 1/2 cup pulverized strawberrys in 2 lbs of soap ..
anyone try this ? just wondering

The strawberries will still oxidize and make your soap turn brown. They won't add any scent either. Maybe some scrubbies from the seeds.

 

[Sunny]

I like to mix up some regular bath bomb mix in a bowl, but then throw it in my toilet (without shaping it or anything). It cleans under the rim area where I can't reach with my brush! and so fun to watch!

 

[tomara]

I like to mix up some regular bath bomb mix in a bowl, but then throw it in my toilet (without shaping it or anything). It cleans under the rim area where I can't reach with my brush! and so fun to watch!

Thats a cool idea Tasha.

 

[JudyH]

It is also very humid here (I'm also on the Gulf Coast). My first batch was a bomb! They were horrible to say the least and they got bumps all over them. They actually ended up being completely mushy.

I did try one recipe that worked out very well for me. I didn't use any witch hazel at all... only the almond (or grapeseed oil) and the fragrance oil. Then unmold and put in the pre=warmed (but turned off) oven to harden up.

Also somewhere else I read that if you like in a humid area, add Epsom Salts to your recipe. So I tried that and it worked really good for me. You might trying google-ing for bath bomb recipes that contain Epsom Salts and see what you can find. I didn't have ANY bumps on my bath bombs at all when I used the Epsom Salts!

 

[cwarren]

Thanks Judy I'll try what you say, and if nothing else Tasha i'll use it in my toilet

 

[abrit]

Hello! (I'm new)

I found a no fail bath bomb recipe on a craft web site which is excellent and all my bath bombs now turn out perfectly. I also use some stainless steel bath bomb molds which are much better than the plastic ones.

I'm not sure if I can give links to either, unsure if it's allowed on here?
Anne

 

[cwarren]

yes it is allowed, I did a small test batch using grapeseed oil in place of witch hazel and so far it has worked

 

[abrit]

The no fail bath bomb recipe is http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=203285.0:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=203285.0

and the stainless steel bath bomb molds, which are BRILLIANT, are here:

http://www.excellentlivingguide.com/sta ... omb-molds/

There are different sizes (I got the large and always get a decent bomb). They are expensive but they don't scratch, like the plastic ones do.

Anne