Mini Key Lime Bath Bomb Tutorial

Anne-Marie Faiola — Wed, 16 Nov 2016 00:37:31 +0000

What’s better than adding a bath bomb to your tub? Adding multiple mini bath bombs! These Key Lime Mini Bath Bombs are made with plenty of glitter and scented with the Key Lime Tart Fragrance Oil. They smell just like delicious key lime pie. Of course, I colored them with Key West Lime La Bomb Colorant to complement the tart scent.

The shapes are created with the Small Cubes Mold and Package. The bath bomb mixture is pressed into the mold. Once hardened, the bath bombs are broken apart into small cubes. I love the somewhat “rustic” shape it gives. Using a bath bomb mold with two halves (like the Stainless Steel Bath Bomb Mold) can be a little tricky at first, so this project is perfect for beginners. It’s also a fun project to make with kids. My kiddos love mixing the ingredients together and washing the bowl with the leftover mixture. They never get tired of the fizzing reaction!

The Key Lime Tart Fragrance Oil does contain vanilla, which causes discoloration. In bath bombs, discoloration is rather inconsistent and hard to predict. We found that the fragrance did discolor these bath bombs slightly. If you look closely at the photos, you can see faint, tan spots. The discoloration is minimal, and the green color still shines through.

What You’ll Need:
Small Cubes Mold and Package (10 molds)
2 cup Baking Soda
1 cup Citric Acid
Fine Iridescent Glitter
5 mL Key Lime Tart Fragrance Oil
Key West Lime La Bomb Colorant
Witch Hazel in Spray Bottle
Dropper

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ONE: In a bowl, mix together 2 cups of sodium bicarbonate and 1 cup of citric acid. If there are any clumps in the mixture, you can push the powder through a sifter or break up the clumps with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. =)

TWO: Begin adding drops of the Key West Lime La Bomb Colorant. I used about 6-8 drops of the colorant, but feel free to add more if you’d like a more saturated color. Use your hands to mix the color in with the dry ingredients.

THREE: Add the Key Lime Tart Fragrance Oil. Use your hands to completely mix in the fragrance, making sure there are no clumps of fragrance in the mixture.

FOUR: Add the Fine Iridescent Glitter and mix in.

FIVE: Check the moisture level of your fizzies. When squeezed with your hand, the mixture should hold its shape. If not, add spritzes of witch hazel, mixing between every couple sprays, until it has a texture similar to wet sand.

SIX: Once you have the correct texture, fill each mold with bath bomb mixture. Press the mixture firmly into the mold to pack it in. You can also fill in the individual cube cavities if you don’t want the rough edges once the cubes are broken apart.

Allow the bath bomb mixture to harden in mold with the lid off overnight. Once they have dried, press the back of the mold to remove them. They will naturally break apart while unmolding, but if not, use your hands to break them apart. They can be stored in the mold, or placed in a bail jar until you’re ready to use.