I’ve seen people make bath bombs and found it completely intimidating. Me + Science = Not a good combination. But I guarantee the hardest part of making these is figuring out where to buy citric acid. (Hint: Whole Foods sells it in bulk.) The fizzy fun payoff is so completely cool my kids have been begging for bath night.
How to Make Bath Bombs – Colorful Easter Egg Style!
You will need:
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid powder
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of light oil, like grapeseed or sweet almond
- About a dozen drops of essential oil – I used lavender.
- Food coloring
- Plastic egg molds
Mix all of the ingredients together (minus the food coloring) in a big bowl. Separate out a small bit of the mixture into another bowl and add a few drops of food coloring. It will fizz a bit but don’t worry. Mix in the color with your hands. Then pack the mixture into each side of an open plastic egg. Close the egg and shake it to help it form the egg shape.
Take the top part of the lid off and let the eggs dry for overnight. Then gently pry the bath bombs from the bottom mold and dry another day. To use, just drop an egg in the bath and watch it fizz! The water will turn the color of the egg you use.
I had the best luck with yellow, red and blue. My attempt to combine red and blue to make purple ended in a sad mud color.
Have you started playing with Easter eggs yet? I’ve been wanting to try photo transfer or nail polish marbling. What would bloggers do without holidays to geek out on? :)
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Thank you, Thank you So interesting cannot wait to start making
Some of these scrubs, afraid of the
Marshmallow :-0
So looking forward in keeping up with you
Char
Thank you, Thank you So interesting cannot wait to start making
Some of these scrubs, afraid of the
Marshmallow :-0
So looking forward in keeping up
We are planning on doing this craft in our MOPS group. Do you know approximately how many egg bombs this recipe will make?
I don’t remember the exact number but I think it was 6-8? Have fun!
I just love you !!! your blog is amazing, and omg, it’s so funny, the way you write ! i really really enjoy it ! I’ve pinned everything you posted !
So much fun! Making bath bombs is one of my favorite things to do. =)
Do you think food dye is harmful? Any all natural coloring option I wonder!
Is this citric acid the same as used in canning?
Yes, I believe it is.
Hi I feel silly for asking this but is this meant for your kids to bath in?
Mine have! And they loved it :) It’s probably not the best for every bath – maybe a fun treat – since I know doctors don’t recommend bubble bath for kids. But there’s nothing in this that would harm them.
Such a great idea! I’ve been looking for simple ways to make bath items. This is perfect!
omg i am sharing mine on my blog this week! Great minds, right?! but i make mine without citric acid (i have a reaction to it).
I have been wanting to make these forever (they were supposed to be a Christmas gift 2 years ago–oops), but I’ve never gotten around to it. Now I’m feeling all jazzed about doing it again. Making them into egg shapes is such a cute idea!
I’ve been scared of them too but they are shockingly easy. It’s so cute to watch the kids get all giddy at bath time now :)
How cool Stephanie! I thought they sounded a little sciencey too but that seems pretty easy to me!
These are too cute!! Perfect for the kiddos. However, where can I find citric acid powder?? Thanks!
I found mine at Whole Foods – they sold it in the bulk section. But if you don’t have a Whole Foods you can probably also order online.
Walmart has it in there canning goods, it is enough to make a batch of these.. have fun..
What a fun and creative idea!
So fun!!
I bet Marie would love these! Caroline gets so excited to pick a color for bath time :)
THese are very cool! Love the colors and I know Sofia would love fizzy in her bath too :)
This is a genius idea. I would love this (and I’m not even a kid! Age-wise at least…)