Common Bath Bomb Problems And How To Fix Them!
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Today I'm going over 10 bath bomb-making issues (& how to resolve them). Issues if mixture was too dry or drying out when molding: 1. Powdery Bath Bombs. 2. Small cracks: Make small batches because the mix dries out fairly quickly & it'll never be as good as it was. You can wet the mix more. I've formulated a spray that works best: 15 milliliters water, 15 milliliters carrier oil, 5 milliliters polysorbate 80. Or: 10 milliliters water, 10 milliliters oil, 10 milliliters fragrance oil, 3 milliliters polysorbate 80. If you notice cracks, shrink wrap the bomb & dry 24 hours. 3. Crumbling Bombs: You can spray the mixture to remold. Or sieve bombs to a fine powder & re-wet the mixture if they're completely dry. ***The mix will require a lot more wet ingredients the second [this] time around. Or you can recycle the powder. Issues if mixture was too wet or wet ingredients were added too quickly: 4. Huge cracks in the middle: Always add wet slowly while stirring. And/or add citric acid last, after wet has been added. 5. Bombs growing or puffing up: It's too wet if the mix moves or puffs up slowly. Stir it until the mix no longer puffs up before you mold. 6. Warts or raised bumps: Means mixture was too wet, wet was added too quickly, or ingredients were mixed enough. Always sieve & fully mix ingredients. Also, salt & other humectants can cause warts. 7. Sides won't stick together: This could mean the mixture wasn’t wet enough or the mixture is too wet & sticking to mold. But more than likely it’s a molding issue. Fill the mold, pack it, put loose mix on top.. Do that for both sides. Then smoosh the 2 sides together. 8. Soft bombs : Could mean the mixture was too wet, it's humid, or it could be from improper molding & not packing enough mix in. Mold the bomb, take it out, turn it, & mold it once more. If you notice any soft spots, add more mix to the other side, & mold it again. But more than likely soft bombs are from too much oil &/or polysorbate 80 (decrease these). For harder bath bombs, incorporate water in recipe &/or hardeners, like clay or cream of tartar. 9. Flat bottom: Means mixture was too wet or not enough mix was added. You should support the bath bomb's shape while they're drying. 10. If the Bombs wont float: this could be from too much wet ingredients (making the bath bomb too heavy). For a standard recipe (1 cup baking soda, 1/2 cup citric acid, & 1/4 cup corn starch), you should only add 15-20 milliliters of wet ingredients. But more than likely bombs are not dry enough. Make them & dry them 12-24 hours. Then shrink wrap them. Also, some bomb shapes just float better than others. If you're having issues, it's normal & it's not your fault. There are several factors that play into this. But there are 2 things you must remember going forward: First, bath bombs are extremely finicky. A recipe that worked fine 1 day may not work the next. Second, Bath bombs are tricky & meticulous. They require a perfect balance of wet to dry ratios. All I can say is practice & experimentation is the key to conquering bath bombs.
**Why do the wet ingredients gel up & become one big blob? I don't know the science of why this happens, but it's normal & polysorbate 80 is the culprit. Some ingredients don't activate it & others do. This will not affect your recipe. Simply place the blob in the dry ingredients & mix as you normally would.**
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0:00 - Introduction
0:55 - Powdery Bombs
1:01 - Small Cracks
2:12 - Crumbling Bombs
3:03 - Huge Cracks
3:23 - Growing or Puffing Up Bombs
3:43 - Warts or Raised Bumps
4:15 - Sides Won't Stick Together
4:50 - Soft Bombs
5:47 - Flat Bottom Bombs
6:00 - Bombs Won't Float
6:45 - It's Not Your Fault
6:57 - Golden Rule 1
7:33 - Golden Rule 2
7:50 - Key to Bath Bombs
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I’ve been all over KZread trying to find a video just like this. To the point and very informative without too much talking! Thanks so much 😊
I formulated an oil heavy bath bomb and it gives me around a 45 minute work time. I found especially working in a humid environment oil heavy mixture is perfect.
@SheasBathLab
Жыл бұрын
I agree. I don't use water or alcohol, just oils.
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
I did it like that for the past 3 years & a few months ago I started incorporating water into my recipes & the bombs got a lot harder.
@IHeArTrOcK20
Жыл бұрын
But does it float? Mine sink and I can’t figure out why but I had a suspicion it was the oil
THANK YOU A TON for these tips and the key chart idea Dora..... awesome video! thank you once again!♥
Very informative video. Thankyou for all you share 💐💐💐
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
My pleasure 😊
Thank you so much for this amazing informative video!! 👏 I love in North carolina and my house is multi level with the vaulted ceilings and I have dehumidifiers all over my house along with my A/C running 24/7. This is such a real issue. Lol This video is the best video I have ever seen!! Thank you for this!! 😊
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful! I find that this video is probably one of my most underrated videos (as far as helpful information). I swear I post a video thinking "this is going to help people tremendously- they're going to love it" & then the video tanks. On the flipside Ill post a video & think "OMG this is such a silly video - people already know this, it's nothing new & I'm not teaching them anything" & wouldn't you know that video will blow up!
@michelleplummer5980
Жыл бұрын
@Creative Bath Lab ya I can totally understand all of that lol 😆
Hey friend. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for this video. You are AMAZING!!
Good info for the folks who makes their own bath bombs.
Love your video. Great helpful advice. Would you use Epsom salts, my recipe has it. They always cracked. Also, can you make and shrink wrap immediately
Thank you for such great tutorials, i love your videos! Could you tell me in grams the amounts of powders please, i've got no idea about amounts in terms of cups, thank you xx
I hope you see this, Dora!! It’s such a trip, was just getting overwhelmed studying this video wondering if I can do this or if I should keep working on my business plan at all… you gave me a sign!!! I’m sticking with it because, your “key” has my address on it!!!!! So crazy!!!
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Go for it!
You are the best! Happy Fall. -Momo
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Thank Momo!
Excellent information thank you so much
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks girl! I’ve tried so many times over the years and gave up. I’m ready to go again!!
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
You got this!
@athenachristinemusic
Жыл бұрын
@@CreativeBathLab thank you!!! 💕
I just found your channel and you have saved me.. lol 2 boos boos in 1 day.. my bath bomb mix exploded in the bowl and I have 1 that won't float.. so now foam no fizz.. just bubbles on top of the water.. 😂 they smelled amazing though.. 😅
Great video
As ever Dora, you are the BEST at giving great instruction and advice!! One quick question: where did you get those formula sheets? They seem really detailed and would be very helpful!
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
I created them. I linked them in the description for you to print out
@pinkspottedgoat3546
Жыл бұрын
@@CreativeBathLab Thank you SO MUCH!!
I love the video and I learned a lot of things thanks for sharing this!!! I am from Ethiopia east Africa, one time I tried to make this bath bomb and I got so many issues most of them you addressed but I want to ask you how to make the life longer than this like one bomb for one day?
Hi, thanks so much for this video, I have been struggling making bath bombs that don't crack and would like to try the spray mixture you suggest, but I only have Polysorbate 20, do you know how much of this I can put it instead of Polysorbate 80?
what about the humidity? hi! I'm from Santa Cruz Bolivia and I 'm learning about bath bombs... your canal helps my a lot!!
Thank you so much for all your information I just made 20 bath bombs and some where falling apart in my hands ✋️ but all this information I can now fix them all thank you again
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Always happy to help out!!
@tonitaylor683
Жыл бұрын
@@CreativeBathLab and you did. I did what you said and they are back thank you so much 💖
Please tell me about humidity solution and what if broke inside the box ? Through delivery?
HI, I always enjoy watching your vidoes. I know the humidity is such a key factor for a successful bath bomb but Is it still good to make the humidity as low as possible like around 20~30%. Further, as you know a humidifier makes the temperature higher and do u think it plays such a role?
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
higher temps not so much, more humidity- yes definitely.
Darf ich sie fragen, wo sie die Formen gekauft haben. Oder aus welchem Material sie sind? Vielen Dank für das Teilen ihres Wissens 😊.
Hey Dora I have been making them, is it normal for mica to stain your bath? My colors stain the bath. I don’t want customers to be upset
hi, im just watching your video's and i have a question. I want to make a Bathbomb with honey powder. Honeypowder is freezedried honey. Do you have an indication of what ingredients I should increase or decrease and how much honey powder is should use?
Hi Dora, could you tell me why my bath bombs have developed little white spots the day after making them. I have never had this happen before. I would love any advice you have .x
BTW YOU ROCK!!
Thanks for all of your videos!! I occasionally will have a bath bomb that once dry, is extremely light. What do you think might be the cause? Haven't made any in about a year, but I might try again. I got tired of being frustrated and dealing with the messes they make, lol. Love how cool they would turn out though when they did! :)
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
In my opinion a light bath bomb is a good thing. I know what you're talking about though. I don't know the reason why some are lighter/heavier. Like I said, those little buggers can be tricky!!
@user-pd2kq3rq7s
Жыл бұрын
@@CreativeBathLab thank you!! :)
@lenddyangulo1559
Жыл бұрын
Muy buena información gracias 🙏🏻
I just made your rock hard recipe bath bomb. The wet ingredients thickened after adding the color powder to the point that it would not pour and it was quite dry. I was able to mix in all the ingredients and I put them in the mold but I forgot to add in the extra color powder so I did not have enough for 3 x 2.5" containers. Can you tell me why the wet ingredients would do this. Should I just add the color into the dry ingredients instead of in the wet ingredients. I live in Canada. Thank-you in advance.
wonderful
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Glad you think so!
you again saved me with this video, tnx !
@CreativeBathLab
4 ай бұрын
Glad I could help!
the drying process is at air temperature or put in the fridge within 24 hours please answer miss
What kind of carrier oil do you use in the mix you make to rewet the mix? Or does it matter> Also I love your channel you so detailed about everything which makes it a lot easier when making products
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
I dont think it does matter. Unusually I use grapeseed, sweet almond, or apricot (i use the cheaper oils for this)
Thank you for this video. I have a recipe that includes powdered goats milk. It makes the bath feel amazing…silky. The first time I made the recipe, the bath bombs working perfectly. Granted they are to big in my opinion. I used a 3” round mold. Going forward I will use smaller ones. Months later these bombs are obviously rock hard/dry, but still don’t float. I think they are just to big. I have made my recipe 2 more times with no success. They wouldn’t hold together. Watching this video I think it was the witch hazel. So I took the mix broke it all up and sifted it. Then poured it into cute tubs and sold it as a foaming milk bath. Same effect of a bath bomb, just not a ball shape.
@Joanna-xl1dv
Жыл бұрын
I made some today I wish I could send you a photo.... They were so pretty time I passed back I could not believe the shit I just made 😩🤧🤣🤣🤣. They swell like those little tablet napkins
Thank you
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
You're welcome
I want to ask: if adding 15ml of wet ingredients, how much of dry ingredients should I use in grams?because I don't know how big is your cup and how much grams of dry ingredients goes into the mix😊
Have you ever made a black bath bomb without charcoal?
Could you make your recipe cards available to print? Or let me know where you got them? Please
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
linked in description
Thanks for all the information. My bath bombs float but they take forever to finally dissolve. Is that from packing too tight?
@ladymsoaps
Жыл бұрын
My bath bombs last anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes. The ingredients you add will slow down or accelerate fizz. Things like slsa, corn starch, and cream of tar tar slows down the reaction in your bath bombs.
@user-bw9cn5lb3s
Жыл бұрын
Decrease the amount of SLSA or just take it away so you can see the difference.
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
All great answers. Go to this playlist kzread.info/head/PLZ9mkRAAYRNMWeLwf1jGNE1v2W1RtNxOc Watch the 2 videos on "ingredients & reactions explained". It has EVERYTHING you need to know about speeding them up & making them last a few minutes or slowing them down so they go on & on.
Hey Dora ❤❤❤
hi, please tell me exactly the grams of dry ingredients
What micas / colors do you use? My micas are staining the tub.
@SweetyHelen92
Жыл бұрын
Same here
Where can we buy your bath bombs?
I don't know how to avoid the bathbombs leaving a residue in the bathtub, looks like I need a binding/emulsifier ingredient but I'm not sure what to use. I don't want ps80
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Poly 80 is the best!
when i released my bomb into water there were pores showing but it fizz and spin i liked the spin part it spun for a long time
why don't you use epsom salts and can you put the wet ingredients in teaspoon or tablespoons please the recipe i used called for 2&1/2 tablesppons of coconut oil i used a liquid and i used epsom salt left 24 hours they crumble and you can see the oil float on the top how do i know how to change the amout of oil
What is the best temperature/ humidity for making bath bombs???!!
@CreativeBathLab
10 ай бұрын
A cool room around 75°F and probably about 45% humidity or lower
i have moved from igh altitude to sea level - will that give me grief when i start up again
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
NOt sure
One question could I use arrow root powder instead of corn starch due to auto immune issues and allergies?
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
Sure
@michelleplummer5980
Жыл бұрын
@Creative Bath Lab perfect! Thank you! Love your video's! Keep up the great work you are amazing 👏
How much Cream of Tartar or Clay would you add?
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
depends on what you want.
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i go back to this video 10th time
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
lol glad its helpful!
Then I threw them in the toaster and they blew up🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂 OMG what a day
Why aren’t my ice cream scoops not looking like they should they just look like a hard half ball? Frustrated
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Are stainless steel molds better than aluminum? Can anyone tell me? Thank you.
Hey Dora I have been making them, is it normal for mica to stain your bath? My colors stain the bath. I don’t want customers to be upset
@CreativeBathLab
Жыл бұрын
NEVER have I EVER had this issue