This bath bomb recipe is inspired by the soft texture of rose petals. Flowers are painted on each bath bomb using a mixture of mica and 99% isopropyl alcohol. The technique takes a little practice, and some minor painting skills come in handy. After a few tries you’ll get the hang of it – each bath bomb will have your own personal spin.
They’re made with Wild Rose Fragrance Oil, which is a fresh take on a classic scent. A touch of lotus flower extract gives the bath bombs moisturizing and skin-loving properties. Polysorbate 80 is an emulsifier that helps the oil and micas mix into the bath water.
Ingredients
- About 28 Disk Molds
- 1815 g Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
- 908 g Citric Acid
- 28 g Orchid Flower Extract
- 28 g Wild Rose Fragrance Oil
- 17 g Polysorbate 80
- Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
- Fine-Tipped Paint Brush
- 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
- Forest green Mica
- Mysterious Green Mica
- Fantasy Pink Mica
- Raspberry Mica
Instructions
Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together 1815 g of baking soda and 908 g 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. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together.
Step 2: In a small glass container, mix together 28 g of lotus flower extract, 28 g of Wild Rose Fragrance Oil, and 17 g of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.
Step 3: Add the oil mixture to the baking soda and citric acid mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.
Step 4: Test the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand and it holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape.
Step 5: Press the bath bomb mixture firmly into the molds. Only fill to the bottom lip or the lids won’t fit.
Step 6: Allow the bath bombs to dry for several hours or up to overnight. Remove from the molds. It’s time to paint.
Step 7: In small separate containers, mix together about 1.5 teaspoons of Forest green Mica, Mysterious Green Mica, Raspberry Mica, and Fantasy Pink Mica with 1 tablespoon of 99% isopropyl alcohol. Stir the micas together to get rid of clumps. NOTE: As you paint, you may find that you need to add more alcohol or mica to the containers. Adding more colorant will make the mica paint more concentrated and thick. More alcohol will make it thinner and more likely to bleed. Feel free to adjust the mixture until you’re happy with the texture.
Step 8: Dip the paintbrush into the Raspberry Mica. Start painting small curved lines to create the center of the rose. Continue painting these lines outward in a circular pattern.
Step 9: Use the same technique with the Party Pink Mica to create a full rose with plenty of petals. There’s no right or wrong way to paint the rose. Have fun with it!
Step 10: Once you’re happy with the rose, use the Evergreen Mica to create a leaf. We chose to extend the leaf to the sides of the bath bomb as well.
Step 11: Use the Shamrock Green Mica to add a pop of color to the leaf.
Step 12: Have fun experimenting with different looks and rose designs. Once you’re finished, gently place the bath bombs back into the Disk Molds for storage. Once you’re ready to use, place the bath bomb into a hot tub and enjoy.
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