One of the best tips I have ever received for making bath bombs release easily out of your molds is to rub the molds with a dryer sheet. Yes, it is an extra step but it does save a lot of aggravation. I use the dryer sheets on the plastic molds and the aluminum molds. I’m looking forward to this series. I’m always happy to learn tips and tricks from you.😍 I also have a clock in the room that tells me the temperature in the humidity of the room when I make a product. I write the temperature and humidity on every batch of soap or bath bombs that I make. When a batch turns out absolutely wonderful, I have the notes to help me remember what made the batch great. My studio is generally 69 degrees and 46% humidity. ❤️
I use a plastic mold with 4 cavities to make shower bombs. I just load them up and press real good . I leave them overnight in the mold and have had no issues with the plastic degrading or getting brittle. They really just fall out when unmolding and i have had no issues with cracking. I do, as you said, make them a little more moist then regular bath bombs. Your Instagram bath bombs look great and its so helpful to see your techniques. I look forward to every video you put out! thank you so much!
I make many types of bath bombs. With these type of molds I really bang it hard on the initial release. I then very gently squeeze each side (two sides at a time) and they pop out. Love your videos. I have watched them all past and present the last 7 years!
Loved your video. I have just started making bath bombs for myself and my daughters, and my one grand-daughter (who is 4 3/4), just started making bath bombs this summer. It is almost hit and miss in terms of a good recipe and weather permitting success, but I have found a couple recipes that are working for me. I have been sitting here in our hot Ontario weather, doing some hand sewing and listening to you chat while you make bath bombs. Occasionally I’d look up to view what you were doing. All in all, it was a relaxing time. Thank you. (Sue in Ontario, Canada).
Hey Karen! Ya know I'm a mold fanatic and these are too cute and what a great size! When un-molding, you could try using a heavier type metal spoon and tap on the top to help the BB release. I use a "1 cup" metal measuring cup turned over to smooth out the tops of my bigger molds. Excited to see the decorating...that's the fun part! ; ) This series is gonna be awesome. I know what you mean about being HOT...we've had heat advisories for over a week now. It's been in the 90's with the heat index up around 110!! Ugh, it's sticky and hot plus the electric bill is showing it too. Yep, it's summer! Y'all stay safe...Big ((Hugs)) and Love from Texas!! xoxo : )
also tap mold with the same knife.you can see the mix release from the mold then lift. when starting put less in, packthe details, the losely packthe rest of the mold
Hi Karen,i use the flat moulds quite a lot now and find like you said to get all the details press down firmly first and the sides then put a thin layer of your mix inside so you can put coloured embeds in then fill the rest in and lightly pack it so they can float and show off the colours as the bath bomb dissolves in the water and watch the show begin,also to get a flat bottom i use a measuring cup to rub it accross the bottom and a spoon to give it a smooth finish xx
I love that you share your ideas and recipes and it wouldn't stop me shopping with you, If I could live anywhere in the world, it would be Versailles or Portmeirion 😊
Got to look up those places on google maps, do you know I've never been to Wales. I'd love to visit Tenby sometime. I didn't realize Marie Antoinette's place was there
Well, if I was one of the last people on earth, where I would end up living, would all depend on if I had to walk there! 😄 A short walk, row, etc., would be favorable, unless someone left the gas pump on for me. I guess Disney World or Universal studio Florida is a great pick. But I am not very partial to the bugs down that way. Been there a lot, have friends that live down there. One of my very good friends moved back here after living there 20 years. Says she missed the mountains and drier climate. I would have to think a long time on that one. No, visiting is wonderful and extremely fun, but I would get homesick, I am sure. I like the mold, which seems like a lot of work, but I love watching, listening and learning new tips from you. You are a Peach and so very nice and sweet. Can't wait to see what you do with these. Blessings 💕👍💕
You always do such a beautiful job!!! I just love watching you make product!!! My thoughts on help would be maybe a spackling knife (small to med paint scrapper)? To help with getting the flat bottom.. I’ve also heard that glitter in the molds, helps with the release.
I love disney 😁 I watch the trackers and they have recently done 2 disney staycation videos. I also watch justin scarred he does disney in California as well as florida and paris and justin also do other attractions in California like knott's farm. I love your videos and the help you do for us.
It sounds like it is raining there. I wonder if your husband could cut out a wood base with a shape glued to it to the piece of wood and use it like a 2 piece mold for bath bombs.
Dear Karen maybe you can help me understand what I’m doing wrong I’m using your bath bomb recipe except I use grapeseed oil and all my bath bombs get stuck in the aluminum moles I’ve tried everything and it keeps happening, I’m very frustrated
Hi Cindy, this happens to me too, try tapping around the centre, then use a knife to gently prize the two moulds apart. Or why not try un-moulding right away but you'll need to pop the bath bomb in something round based to keep the shape.
Hi Cindy, I’ve had that happen too. Maybe the humidity in your area is higher? Your oil change should not be making a difference so I wouldn’t think that is it. Regardless, sticking is usually due to the mixture being too wet to unmold. Try tweaking by adding more bicarbonate to dry out the mixture a bit. You don’t want to get too crazy with this...do this in small amounts till you get the results you need. Bath bombs are tricky puppies, but keep trying, using small batches to keep cost down. It took me several years to get them down. But super great when you do 🤑🤦🏻♀️!
A basic mix of 500g bicarb, 250g, citric, no more that 7ml of oil, allowed amount of fragrance oil usually a certain % of total mixture then 10/20g of slsa or buttermilk powder and cream of tartar, clay or starch. (this is optional) and spritz water when needed. I find this an excellent base recipe then can be altered to suit your climate/needs. 🙂 hope this helps. Also if you continue using aluminium molds clean after every bombs with a dry paper towel 👍
