Making Bath Bombs with La Fille de la Mer (or why I do not like making them!)

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In this video, I will show you my "work-in-progress" making bath bombs! I will try to use 3 different molds and you'll see wich one works best! This is not my usual zone of comfort, so please be patient with me!
I'm sorry, I guess I was tired when I finished editing this video! Sorry for the few glitches but I think I'll just leave it like this! :-)
Have fun watching!
Here is a basic bath bomb recipe for loads of fizzy fun in the bath tub!
2 cups baking soda
1/4 cup sea salt
1 cup citric acid
1-2 tea spoon Fragrance oil
4 table spoons sweet almond oil
a couple sprits of witch hazel water distillate
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@lordtj63 5 лет назад

Awwwe bless you Ariane, I know that bathbombs can be incredibly tricky.. I used to teach the bathbomb making team at LUSH, and I have to say Cocoa Butter is definitely the "magic bullet" here in this.. Im based in England, but my fail-safe ingredients are only using: - Bicarbonate, Citric Acid, Creme of Tartar Powder, Unrefined Cocoa Butter (melted), Fragrance Oil, Mica/lab Colouring... that's it, no whisking, no spritzing with anything - DONE!.... I use metal molds. But your doing great here i have to say :-) Much love & blessings from the UK.

@Peterpalombipeoples 9 лет назад

The recipe i use is 2 cups baking soda, 1cup citric acid, 1 cup epsom salt, 1 cup corn starch, 5 teaspoons of cocoa butter, 4 teaspoons of fragrance oiland 1 1/2 teaspoons of water. It works great, and the bombs are extremely firm!

@DawnEdwards6267 9 лет назад

Peter Palombi My recipe is similar but without corn starch, and no water.

@giselamariarosario 9 лет назад

1. I am a big fan of yours, please keep it up. Dont give up. 2. Dont use the mixer, use a whisk. 3. Mix all dry ingredients first. 4. Mix all liquid ingredients aside. 5. Dont put the liquid ingredients so fast with the dry. It will fizz out fast. Do it bit by bit. 6. When you PREP before making bath bombs, put a liner underneath your work area so you dont go crazy cleaning. 7. 100 bath bombs is amazing. But if you want to make more, wake up at the crack of dawn. 8. Buy more than one plastic bath ornament if you like the size and if you cannot find the metal one. I see you trying to get them out kind of desperately. Patience. :)

@mandimoo87 10 лет назад

Don't melt your cocoa butter all the way, just soften it into a sticky mess and cream together with the dry ingredients. The powders absorb melted butters, softened butter coats them and helps it stick

@NadaSoaper 7 лет назад

I am very new to soaping and such, but have been making medicinal salve for 3 yrs and an oil shampoo for hair growth. Lately, I have had to do loads of research and stuff and start making my regular salve plus laundry detergent, lotion, soap, dish soap everything lol. Because of allergies and such no alcohols can be in our products in my household. SO I have watched hundreds of videos on many many channels and read many blogs etc and I really LOVE how polite and sweet all of your followers are. Everyone is very helpful to each other and gives advice instead of rude comments. I have seen some pretty hateful ladies on other channels. I really respect your work ethic and stamina and consistency, Ariane. Consistency is my downfall. Full of great intentions and ideas but staying consistent with one hobby is hard for me. Anyway I think your channel is my favorite!

@maryroseshearer9715 2 года назад

Hi there I know this is an older video but glad it is still posted, it really helped a lot. I have just spent the day watching all of your bath bomb press reviews, although I think you said you did 3 reviews and could only find 2 must be a third review out there someplace, but no matter, you have helped me finally decide which bath bomb press to get because it IS a big investment. I certainly do appreciate your candidness and also your frustration. Your video is seven years old but today my feelings are exactly the same have spent weeks trying to make a silly bath bomb and finally have given up but NOW plan to purchase a press and hopefully that will help. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS. They are so appreciated. -Momo

@TessieDobey 8 лет назад

I only sell five scents and I make about 500 on Monday and then again on Thursday, by this time I have sold about 90% if my stock. I would love to make about 500 or 100 of each scent four days a week since they are starting to sell. The cocoabutter makes them extra hard and if you want them to feel like bricks add 1 tsp of kaolin clay per pound of mixture.

@jackiedeans6603 7 лет назад

Tessie Dobey excellent idea with the clay. Great job

@audreyproulx6125 5 лет назад

Another youtuber skysouthernbeauty uses 70% alcool. She wants to avoid too much moisture in her bath bomb in order to keep the fizzyness. Check her channel!!! She is well versed in bath bombs and happens to use a press too. Maybe that would help? Good luck!

@siirliusdk 9 лет назад

I bought a set of steel molds from ebay, for a really great price, like $5.00. I use a heavy spoon to pack them, and use the spoon to whack them loose, they hardly ever break in 1/2 too. They are just like the plastic decorations but they dont break! Run a search on ebay for '2.25 inch steel bath bomb mold'. They will make ithe job easier, I promise! :D

@kathycadile6421 10 лет назад

Well for someone who doesn't like making bath bombs, you sure did a great job. Making 100 in a day is a big deal. I think you are underestimating yourself. That really is a lot. I get tired after just making 20 or so. Of course I don't have the type of business you have but yours look great. I wish you would show us how you package them. Too bad about your bath bomb machine. Sounds like so much money wasted. I bet that really bothers you, it would me. I think you are doing fine making them just the way you are.

@brennakohlhase4194 10 лет назад

I finally had a batch that turned out perfectly...hard as a rock and didn't bulge or crack yet-a week later. I really think there is a magic 10 minutes where you can mold them easily. I never make more than I can mold in about 10 minutes time-so your recipe looks good on that account. One thing's for sure-I used many more spritzes of liquid/alcohol/witch hazel than you did and I always just use grapeseed or sunflower/sw almond oil as my oil and I only fill a 1/8 cup measure with oil/fragrance oil. Another lady below said she adds the citric acid last to the "buttered and scented soda mix." I went a step further and wetted the citric acid first in the bowl so it looked like wet sand at the beach and then added the oil/soda blend with a wire wisk and for some reason these bombs stayed together perfectly with a really fine texture. Don't know if it is the lesser oil amount or the dampened citric acid when it hits the soda.

@msmipa3208 10 лет назад

What an amazing job! I've struggled with Bath Bombs as well. Thanks for the ideas and sharing your technique.

@me-cq7wv 7 лет назад

I like the fact that you have taken your passion and turned it in to your work. Hope it works for you. Bet your shop smells nice.

@clairelatus2136 5 лет назад

I saw your disappointment about the previous bath bomb attempts but when I consider everything you excell in and seing your recent videos with the bath bomb press your efforts were not in vain. You're videos are a huge inspiration to many and have given me personally the push I needed to step into soapery work alongside my gemstone Jewlery work. Thank you Ariane for all your hard work and for sharing so much with us all.

@ArianeArsenault 5 лет назад

Claire Latus I’m not a quitter and I knew that I would eventually figure it out! And I did! I’m glad I inspired you

@jennyssoaps265 10 лет назад

I think your bath bombs came out great with the Christmas orderment. This just goes to show sometimes less is more. My dollor orderments have never failed me. I'm going to try stepping it up to using a ice cream cone silicone molds I bought a couple weeks ago for the bath bomb part and cp soap for the ice cream. My plan is to use an fo that has vanillin in it so it will look like chocolate ice cream when I'm done. Don't give up on the bathbombs yet your deffently getting the hang of it. You inspired me to try this ice cream cone idea so I will post pictures on the group's pages we all belong to.

@meleenacruz2540 9 лет назад

Hi I just wanted to say your so inspiring I'm only 16 and I'm soaping and making bath bombs trying to create a bussines of my own and your videos really help me creatively

@jennifergonzalez802 5 лет назад

Meleena Cruz how did that go?

@OKBees 7 лет назад

Oh my......I was watching this, and I thought I was listening to my wife talk about bath bombs. Not her passion....haha. We really enjoy your videos, and learn a lot from you. Thank you so much for what you do to help others.

@katemae5821 10 лет назад

I actually just mold them by hand. It looks really neat if you call them bath snowballs even. :) I do a coconut one and it really does look exactly like a snowball. I also use shaped molds to do pumpkins, sea shells, etc. They work awesome and kids love them. :)

@1Sassy2010 9 лет назад

Sorry you had problems. Me too. Kids and I used small plastic cups that worked ok. Someone out there has metal ball shaped bomb makers. Those wont crack or break. I'll send you a link if I find them again. Also, spritzing with witch hazel as you go, to help keep the mix damp, worked well for us. Thanks for sharing.

@HandmadeinFlorida 10 лет назад

I think your bath bombs turned out great!!! I've had similar experiences w bath bombs and have decided that in my case, it's because I live in a humid climate (good excuse)...suppose I'll try it again one day...just not in any rush lol! Your videos are awesome, keep up the great work! P.S. I have the same drying racks...love them!

@blinkydatiger 5 лет назад

I purchased the same press, Willow Way, thinking it would help ease pressure on my shoulders (broke them both & had surgery), wrong! Manual press, especially this one, was not the way for me to go. Glad ur finding much better luck with your new machines! Love your work & all the best always!!!

@jimmyho1914 6 лет назад

time flies! I remember watching this, and now, you're a pro years later!

@carmelpixie 10 лет назад

I found some awesome metal molds on Etsy that are about the same size as the 60mm christmas ornament balls (which I have also used and broken). So far I love them. Thanks for sharing your experiments, I love watching all your videos. :D

@drsamouk 9 лет назад

I love your channel and I watch this a lot, I don't make soap like you do and I am trying to learn. I make fizzy bombs all the time. like yesterday I made fizzy bomz for 14 hours straight. I will make a video and share to you so you can see how I do this. I am in the deep deep south united states and I have to deal with strong humidity. since you are near water/lake you may be having some of the same issues. I had to adjust my way of creating this for my geography. I want to help you because this is really actually fun and lucrative. so I will do the video for you very soon and see if it helps you out a smidge. I truly love your way of soap making and am getting the courage to brave the soap making. I do make foaming soaps and liquid soaps like body wash and shampoo. just not bath soaps in molds and stuff. I want to try it though. :) sallye from dr sal's essentially natural lotions

@oliviacaldwell5616 9 лет назад

Keep up the good work. Never give up they look Amazing!

@planetyum8518 10 лет назад

Hi Ariane. Well done. They can be really tricky to make. I remember when I first starting to make them and they would fall apart every single time. My first order for bath bombs was for over 1000 - I was in tears! I almost threw away my Willow Way press until I got the knack - You have to BANG it down hard! They say just a few 'taps' in their instruction book, but watch the guy BANG it down hard in the video. Also, try the round ball mould from Willow Way, and use concave cupcake or patty cake tins to rest the bomb in as soon as you make it - and you will have a nice round ball every single time. They can't sink flat (unless your mix is very wet.) I'm happy to share my recipe/formula with you if you like.

@lauren8143 2 года назад

You are so cute! And I'm thankful to see what worked and what did not work!

@julieignacio5415 9 лет назад

I tried the meatball maker as well! Ha!! I just bought the ornaments and I am so excited to use them! I have made a few successfully with the baller, but I had to push my finger through the hole to help it release and then I still had problems with them splitting apart. I bought plastic molds from one of the supply companies and they are ok, but they leave a lot of excess around the sides and it looks like a planet when I take them out. I break it off, but still. Defiantely looking forward to trying the ornaments. Yours look great! I have had them fuzz up to! They look great, I come back 30 minutes later, and they are all fuzzy!! Bath Bomb Blues...

@01poppyblue 10 лет назад

I much prefer making soap too. Good luck getting to perfect them. I would go back to manufacture of the machine and asks for tips. Too much money wasted not getting it to work. Let's us know if you get the bath bomb machine to pump out awesome bath bombs. TFS, Wendy

@jeniffersotelo8790 4 года назад

Awww me encanta todo lo que haces, incluso trataré de usar tu técnica.. Soy de Chile no entiendo nada de lo que explicas, pero eso no me impide felicitarte y admirarte por tan bello trabajo, ojala se pudiera traducir lo que dices jiji gracias por entregarnos tu bello y profesional trabajo💖👍😘 quiero ser así de buena haciendo mis productos artesanales 👏

@shanmareewalker7836 8 лет назад

I am a failure at bath bombs too. I have tried making them a few times and failed. But...another go tomorrow. Never give up!!

@fairmaiden13 9 лет назад

Omg they look amazing!

@blanbou 10 лет назад

Ariane, j'admire ta détermination. J'ai essayé de faire des bombes de bain 3 fois et j'ai laissé tomber. Du coup, je fais maintenant de la poudre que je présente dans une jolie bouteille "champagne de bain" Mais je garde l'idée des boules de Noël pour réessayer. Merci

@Luckysevensoaps 10 лет назад

I'm with you. I hate the mess. Some things I have found though is when bath bombs stick to the mold it's because they are too wet. They need to be almost dry for metal molds. Also with the meat baller if you tap a few times you will hear an almost hollow sound that indicates when the bomb releases. I will do demo tomorrow on my channel with the Brambleberry 2 piece mold. Knowing when the release happens helps a lot. These are such a pain!!!

@lyndacosby4471 6 лет назад

You are a beautiful person Ariane for letting us know what work and don't work. I'm starting to make my own bath bombs.

@darren8854 7 лет назад

You need to add a tablespoon or so corn starch or kaolin clay to help absorb some of the moisture and harden the bath bomb. You may also want to consider polysorbate 80 as the cocoa butter will make the bathtub slippy. As other people have said the stainless steel bath bomb moulds are a great thing to use. Before trying to pack them into the mould squeeze the mixture together and if it holds its shape it's good to go. Hope this helps.

@ConniRandwulf 7 лет назад

I don't like the mess either! I lay down wax paper on my work surfaces for a fast clean up. For me, it works out well. It's very inexpensive too. I love your videos! Thank you and God bless! 🌸🌿

@elenacastaneda3151 9 лет назад

U made a LOT...I would try to make that many but since I'm a kid I don't have that much money and I don't want to make my mom but everything so I can only make like 1 batch but I live your Chanel😃... Good job👍

@ashlieneevel2708 8 лет назад

I know you don't get around to answering many questions because you are so busy but if you have time could you please answer this one. I know that you wrap/package the bath bombs at some point before you sell them so then would it not be feasible to just buy bulk of those christmas ornaments you use to make them and then use them as the packaging also?

@adasdown2earthessentials186 7 лет назад

i love the way you do those.👍👍

@JenSpice 6 лет назад

Ariane, I think we all hate making bath bombs at some time, LOL. Today your bombs are da bomb! So fun to see this earlier video and see you try your press. I still prefer ss hand molding even though I spent $800 on a new press USD and imported it and the molds just last year. So fun to watch another fellow soapmaker on the opposite side of the country on an East Coast Island (I'm in BC Vancouver Island).

@chachi111769 10 лет назад

Bramble Berry sells metal round molds and part pf your problem is the witch hazel I used it and it made mine do the same thing switch to distilled water in place of it as well it should always be a wet sand consinsty I alway grab a handful squeeze it tight and drop it into the bowl if it holds them it is done.... Hope this helps keep the videos coming love watching them

@mintymiller5841 10 лет назад

You are amazing, what ever you do.

@theemabella1 10 лет назад

Thank Ariane It was a wonderful work and fun I will use your recipe maher

@lenalytvyn4539 10 лет назад

Hello there, my secret of hard as a rock bath bomb is sugar and kaolin clay, adding it in amount of 1/4 (of each) of soda amount gives a perfect bath bomb. It works for me and maybe if you try you will like it also. Thanks for your videos, love them.

@mythreesons000 10 лет назад

i think you did great and i have never made them before ...but I have watched a lot of videos on them and i think you did very good !!! I also like your colors...:)

@izibear4462 Месяц назад

This video just came up in my feed. I recall it. Can't believe it was 10 years ago!

@EssenceRose3 8 лет назад

I have always had more success when making bath bombs by adding cornstarch (cornflour) to the mix. I find they hold their shape better and dry faster.

@jillz9548 7 лет назад

if you just keep adding oil or witch hazel until it becomes a bit more wet. your bath bomb press will work. your mix needs to stick together when you squeeze it in your hand. you are doing a great job and i love your videos.

@desireegarcenila4699 4 года назад

I had a really great time watching this video!😂😂😂

@debkogelman 8 лет назад

My guess would be with your luck with the bath bombs is you live close to water. Maybe a small dehydrator and shrink wrap them. You do such lovely soaps. The only reason I mention where you live is because of your videos plus I myself was born and raised on the water. It can effect a lot of crafts too. I hope it helps.

@TheAimeex 10 лет назад

it looks like you need more oil or witch hazel to make it a bit more moist, then try the other thing you use to shape them x

@donnamillermcnutt 5 лет назад

I love watching you, you make me laugh and you are completely adorable!! :-(😁👍😍

@letstalkaboutlife493 8 лет назад

wow fun to watch. and if i ever try bath bombs thx for heads up

@fotomanal 10 лет назад

You might want to check out the metal bath bomb molds. Brambleberry sold them in the past, not sure if they still do.

@cyngyn1675 9 лет назад

The mixture not wet enough. Fine line between wet and dry. Keep bath bomb in mold longer.

@Maripeacetwtb 10 лет назад

hahaha I love the shining "wow", you're so cute! nice video :)

@Maripeacetwtb 10 лет назад

plz do the conditioner video, I'm super curious and exciting!

@Celticbathandbody 10 лет назад

Okay so I guess I cheat a little, or it feels like I do..... I use the Bath Bomb Molds from WSP... I leave them in overnight.. as I live in FL too and the humidity is horrible... I take them out in the morning and wrap them and they are awesome =) Your Bomb's look so good, you should be very proud.

@toritello 10 лет назад

You did a great job...I love bath bombs but hate making them...and if it is humid outside, I hate the way the bath bombs turn out..Yours look very nice! Great job...too bad your bath bomb machine doesnt work...send it back!

@deegunter107 6 лет назад

I've tried bath bombs and fizzles and neither ever sold well enough to justify the expense of the ingredients, the mess created making them or the intensive labour required to make them. They'd sit on the shelves and go warty. I understand why you don't like them! Maybe 2018 I'll try them again since I keep getting asked about them, but I'm not enthusiastic about it. Yours turned out perfect!

@SuperJax1970 10 лет назад

So I'm not sure how long ago u made the video or if u have perfected bath bombs yet but I have some tips.... I live on an island which is one big reason the bombs act up not sure if its humidity or sea air or both, so I use 1 part citric acid 1 part baking soda....! Otherwise they crumble within a week if that! Next I use corn starch and a bit of kaolin clay to hold together.... And if I'm lucky to get them with the zit texture those are great because they are concrete bath bombs just aren't pretty so I get FINE sandpaper give it a little rub and boom perfection!!! Good luck I love your videos!!

@kathyking3089 9 лет назад

Hi, I love your videos. Your soaps look amazing. As for the bath bomb molds, I had the same problem and then I found some stainless steel ones on ebay.ca from China. Very inexpensive, they work just like the plastic ones but they don't break. Best thing I've bought. Save your frustration and buy them. From one Canadian to another :)

@OzarkSoaper 10 лет назад

I find adding clay to the recipe helps keep the bombs together

@patriciaperson4 9 лет назад

Excellent job!! The last time I tried, it took me 1 hour to make 4 of them!!

@karenhummel49 8 лет назад

I was wondering how you package them? Thank you so much for your wonderful and interesting tutorials!

@Uryusgirlfriend 10 лет назад

Hello!! Your mixture isnt wet enough for the bath bomb press, it should stay together when you squeeze it between your hand.

@lorenzovalenzuela 10 лет назад

Have you tried using one of your oils (coconut?) as a mold lubricant for the press?

@PrettyAliceNight 10 лет назад

Try using Brambleberry metal bath bomb molds.

@LelandRogers 9 лет назад

I saw Holly Port do a demo this weekend at the TN Soap and Candle conference. She makes it easy.

@hollytree2927 9 лет назад

Oh no! You shouldnt use a mixer. It beats air into your mixture and dries out what little moisture you added before you even get the chance to press into the mold.

@emansamy8337 8 лет назад

thank you so much for all your vidoes... you are a miracle

@XplosiveCosmetiX 10 лет назад

Bath Bombs can be a pain lol. Like others have mentioned, the metal ones from Brambleberry are supposed to work well. Love the video! I don't know if I would be able to do 100 in a day! :)

@ellicedarien4771 9 лет назад

love the drying trays where did you get them

@BrendaC-cf7td 9 лет назад

Hi I have been watching your videos. You are wonderful inspiration. I am a new soaper. I have not used e😊letric mixer for bath bombs yet. I was thinking batter might be too wet.

@LuLuinGA 10 лет назад

Looks like mixture might be too dry I love making these messing things for my Grandkids,. How much SLAS do you add to the 2 c Baking Soda recipe. Thank you, learning a lot from you

@krivenn 10 лет назад

its fine ariane they are amazing .. i envy you

@whitemilksoapandcandles 9 лет назад

Hi Ariane I love your videos and your accent you say everything has powder over, try adding the SLSA only after you have added the wet ingredients, this will keep the dust down from the SLSA

@marykrafts4607 9 лет назад

I always use Kaolin clay and no extra salts because it already has salt in baking soda then with a little extra oils they harden up and and never get dusty and break I have had good luck with them.

@reesedaus8550 10 лет назад

Hello Arianne :-) Have you tried the molds from WSP? Also I found that spritzing witch hazel along the way makes them stick better together. Also was given a tip to add the citric acid last and it helps a lot :-) They look gorgeous :-) I'll be making more this week :-) Love your videos :-)

@lisalisar7814 7 лет назад

Were you ever able to get your bath bomb press to work? I bought one and have wasted so much product and cannot get it to work.... ANy suggestions?

@loristrout4741 8 лет назад

if you want to use that meatballer drill a hole in the side that does not have a hole already and add a little water to your mix with the food color and add 1/4 cup of corn starch to your dry ingredients

@sableracer3 3 года назад

Hi, this is Shelley from Pavillion Soaps and More. Like you in the beginning had issues with my bath bombs falling a apart. I have watched all of your videos on bath bombs and I see you using a pneumatic one and an electric one. Which do you prefer and why?

@meadowyck 10 лет назад

I'm so sorry to hear about the huge expense of the bath balm machine. Years ago when it first came out I worked with it at a soaping conference and even using their recipe I still had way too much trouble, and never really got a bath balm so I didn't get the machine. I knew of others that make them like no tomorrow and they love theirs, hope you get it figured out on how to use it. I bet your hands hurt after all of those, they are beautiful. I live in FL and I've not even tried them as I don't think I will be able to get them to work here with all the humidity.

@drsamouk 9 лет назад

I live in south Louisiana and I make them all the time, even when its raining outside. I am gonna post a video soon, I hope it will help you if you are interested in making fizzies.

@INFOtruth 9 лет назад

Sallye Mouk hi there, on a ratio of 2 to 1 - B/S & C/A, how much SLS or SLSA should we use? Also, you mentioned making them when it rains, how do you dry your bombs? Thanks in advance

@drsamouk 9 лет назад

I don't use sls or slsa. I do 2 to 1 and then I blend my colorant into a light oil like jojoba or grapeseed. Then I use tapioca starch and cut my essential oils into that looks like a pie crust pebbles when done. Then I mix that into the dry items. Then as soon as the bombs are molded I immediately shrink wrap them. I will do a video ad soon as possible. This is my really busy time. But soon.

@INFOtruth 9 лет назад

Sallye Mouk Thanks for the info !

@DreamyGallery 6 лет назад

I use kaolin clay (1 tbs), it makes them harder and it absorbs humidity. Castor oil instead of any other oil.

@shirlee3657 10 лет назад

I love your vid ;) I have the same problems "I can't make bath bombs"!

@Americakb 10 лет назад

I love the stainless steel molds from Bramble Berry.

@Newsie62 9 лет назад

Where do you get your drying trays, If you made a video about the trays,please tell me the title, thanks!

@gothicvampireangel 8 лет назад

Have you tried regular Epsom salt instead of sea salt. You can find it on amazon.com or Walmart.com or at your local pharmacy

@Rivercitysoapworks 10 лет назад

I have the same bath bomb press and I have the same exact problem. No matter what recipe I use, the bombs always come out of the press split in two. It's very frustrating, since press was expensive. My recipes work great in the ornament mold, but never the press...grrr! On the rare occasion that the press gives me a bomb that is not split, it has a little cracked dent on top. Please keep us posted if you ever have success with the bath bomb press. Love your videos! :- )

@erincrary3625 9 лет назад

Our batch does 18 bombs (30mm) and I do about one every 30 seconds with my business partner prepping the next batch and washing up from the last while I do the molding. Fortunately she doesn't like molding and I don't like washing :)

@gilberto281000 9 лет назад

your so honest,happed to me

@jeannetteizquierdo215 9 лет назад

Ariane when making bath bombs you have to leave it in the mold for a couple of minutes before your remove it from the mold so you have to have more than two molds

@handworks2024 9 лет назад

I think making a 100 in a day is amazing. If I could make a 100 in a day I would be very happy. Great job! Maybe when your able to get your machine to work you can double your production.

@amydoyle5991 9 лет назад

try adding white kaolin clay-it has been a dream!! makes thin gs soooo much easier!!!!

@johnmasciarelli8438 8 лет назад

Ariane did you ever get your willow bath bomb press to work. I really want one. Doing bath bombs by hand are becoming difficult!! Plus I want more continuity in my bath bombs!!!

@ConniRandwulf 7 лет назад

John Masciarelli I was hoping that machine would work! I would call the company and have them send out a Rep to make bath bombs with it! I'm sure it cost too much to gather dust.

@florestista9339 4 года назад

Great video

@tanyagioia829 9 лет назад

Really enjoy listening to your you tube channel. Have you tried bramble berry for a metal mold?

@dakotart24 Год назад

Ca fait drôle d’écouter ce vidéo et de voir que toi aussi tu as passer par la et que vla un an c’est toi qui mas mis sur le bon chemin ❤️

@mbinfosystem2317 9 лет назад

Merci beaucoup pour la vidéo !

@Kindred500 8 лет назад

Leave the bath bomb in the molds for about 30 seconds or more. They are very finicky to make even for the most experienced of bath bomb makers. squeeze the mixture prior to molding them and if it's still not ready keep adding what you think it may need a tiny bit at a time. Cornstarch or kaolin clay helps to hold the bath bomb together.

@berly9397 7 лет назад

how much Cornstarch do you use?

@mzjuicygq06 7 лет назад

should the clay be used in place of the cornstarch?

@jackiedeans6603 7 лет назад

I would try making smaller batches at a time and mixing with your hands I use tiny sprays of witch hazel at a time until it holds together but another problem might be humidity level where you live