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August 25, 2016

DIY Floral Bath Bombs

DIY Floral Bath Bombs | www.clubcrafted.com

DIY Floral Bath Bombs | www.clubcrafted.com DIY Floral Bath Bombs | www.clubcrafted.com
When we moved into our new apartment, I was thrilled to have a bathtub that felt clean enough to bath in! A warm bath feels wonderful after a long day, especially after a trip to the gym. So today I’m showing you how to make these very simple DIY floral bath bombs with your favorite scent using a silicone mold. After this, you’ll want to make a million bath bombs!

I’ve been trying very hard to be more active on a daily basis and going to the gym more regularly, which means I’ve been really sore. Since I’ve always had back problems, being active brings out a lot of muscle pain, so I started taking baths to help me relax. I bought some bubble bath and epsom salts and found that the epsom salts made a real difference. So I decided to make some bath bombs with epsom salt that smell like roses because rose is my favorite scent and I LOVED them. Thus, I wanted to share! 

These floral bath bombs would also be the perfect gift! When in doubt, I always buy something that smells good, like lotion, bath salts or a candle, so these DIY bath bombs are perfect and it adds that homemade touch that people love. It always means more when something is homemade just for you, you know?

Use your favorite scent and even add things like flower petals to your bath bombs that will be revealed when added to water. Here’s how to make them!

DIY Floral Bath Bombs | www.clubcrafted.com
Time: 15 minutes + dry time

Supplies:

  • 1/2 cup baking soda
  • 1/4 cup citric acid
  • 1/4 cup epsom salt (regular or scented)
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • 12-15 drops fragrance or essential oil (I used rose)
  • 1-1 1/2 tsp olive oil or vegetable oil
  • Silicone flower mold
  • Dried flowers (optional, I used rose)
  • Food coloring (1-2 drops, optional)

DIY Floral Bath Bombs | www.clubcrafted.com
How to:

  1. Incorporate all dry ingredients into a bowl and whisk to combine (add dried flowers if desired)
  2. A little at a time, mix the liquid ingredients into the dry ones with a whisk. You’ll know you’ve reached the right consistency when the mixture barely holds together (kind of like making a sandcastle)
  3. Press the mixture into the silicone mold with your fingers and/or the back of a spoon. It should be packed tightly 
  4. Set aside to dry out for at least 2 hours and check occasionally. They are ready to remove when you can press on them without any give 
  5. Once dry, carefully remove from the mold
  6. Wrap in cute bags as gifts or drop one into a bath and let it fizz!

I tried this recipe several times to get it right, and I discovered that using water is the enemy of bath bombs because it activates the fizzing of the baking soda. Use only oil and start with a small amount before adding more because too much oil can keep them from drying out well. If possible, let dry overnight to ensure best results. 

What scent would you make your bath bombs? Share in the comments!

TAGS:bath bombsbeautygift ideasscented

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17 Comments
  • Kyra
    April 25, 2021

    Amazing gift! Thanks for such a fun activity!

    Reply
  • Jillian Kelly
    March 14, 2021

    How big do these get? Will they fit in a 4×6 organza bag?

    Reply
    • Holly Wade
      Jillian Kelly
      March 15, 2021

      Hi Jillian, the size completely depends on the mold you choose to use. You can use a small mold to fit your desired bag size.

      Reply
  • Dereck
    May 10, 2020

    Is the oil supposed to be tablespoons? I had to use about 4 teaspoons on ours.

    p.s. our girls loved making these for mothers day.

    Reply
    • Holly Wade
      Dereck
      May 21, 2020

      Hi Dereck,

      So glad you all liked them! The amounts are flexible because it also depends on the amount of liquid from the fragrance.

      Reply
  • Christina
    May 7, 2020

    I just finished a batch. They look and smell great! I used vanilla sent but it made only 3 cupcake size bath bombs. Is that right? Or did I do something wrong?

    Reply
    • Holly Wade
      Christina
      May 9, 2020

      Hi Christina, as long as they do not fall apart, you definitely did it correctly! The amount of bath bombs the recipe makes depends on the mold size and how thick you make them, so it’s kind of subjective.

      Reply
  • Lauren
    May 4, 2020

    I made these for my mom for her birthday and she loved them!

    Reply
  • Deanna
    February 7, 2019

    How many pieces did this recipe yield?

    Reply
    • Holly Wade
      Deanna
      February 10, 2019

      Hi Deanna! It yields about 8 bath bombs depending on size

      Reply
    • Diane
      Deanna
      March 7, 2019

      Mine have been sitting in my molds for 4 days and they still fall apart when i try to push on them. do i need more oil?

      Reply
      • Holly Wade
        Diane
        March 7, 2019

        Yes, it either needs more oil or more dry ingredients depending on how the mixture feels. If it’s super dry, then more oil is the answer. If it seems wet enough but won’t stick together, then add more salts. Sometimes the humidity can impact how well the bath bombs come together.

        Reply
  • Saltean
    August 31, 2018

    These bath bombs look so cute and fragrant. Thanks for sharing the recipe with us.

    Reply
  • ittefaqco
    June 9, 2018

    I love to make bath bombs but never tried one with rose. I have pink Himalayan salt I want to use it instead of Epsom salt for all its amazing benefits and give them a natural light pink color. I can’t wait to try this recipe!

    Reply
    • Holly Wade
      ittefaqco
      June 12, 2018

      Sounds like a great way to incorporate natural pink color!

      Reply
  • Barcelone
    September 7, 2016

    Awsome site! I am loving it!! Will come back again. I am taking your feeds also.

    Reply
    • Holly Wade
      Barcelone
      September 7, 2016

      Thank you! I’m so glad you like it πŸ™‚

      Reply

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