Introducing handmade bath bomb ideas! Bath additives that make bath time fun
Bath bombs that fizz and crackle when dropped into hot water are popular as bath additives.
Some release the scents of essential oils and herbs, while others let you enjoy changes in the water’s color—perfect for enhancing your relaxation time.
In this article, we’ll introduce methods and ideas for making bath bombs by hand.
Since many are made from natural ingredients, people of all ages can enjoy making them together.
Be sure to check out these bath bomb ideas that can also help promote circulation and relieve fatigue.
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Introducing handmade bath bomb ideas! Bath additives that make bath time more fun (1–10)
Candy
Let’s decorate bath bombs to look like candies.
Mix baking soda, citric acid, and potato starch, add food coloring, then mix in water and press the mixture into shape.
To give the bath bombs a candy-like look, use about three colors and set them together.
If you don’t have a mold, you can wrap the mixture in plastic wrap and roll it into a ball.
Once it’s roughly round, let it dry.
Wrap it in clear film, twist both ends, and tie ribbons to finish! It’s a perfect gift idea—feel free to use this as a reference and give it a try.
LUSH-inspired
When you think about giving bath bombs as a gift, many people probably picture the stylish ones from LUSH.
Here’s an idea for making LUSH-style bath bombs! The basic ingredients are baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and Epsom salt.
Add essential oils for fragrance, and use colorants or powdered charcoal to add color.
Avoid using aroma oils, as they often contain impurities.
Put all the ingredients into a bowl and mix; while adding water, combine until the mixture holds together when squeezed.
Then pack it into molds and let it dry.
sweets
Let’s make cute donut-shaped bath bombs using a donut mold! You’ll need 350 g of baking soda, 200 g of citric acid, and 100 g of cornstarch.
Put these three into a plastic bag and mix well, then add food coloring and scent with essential oils.
Spray in a little water at a time to help it hold together, pack it into the donut mold, and let it dry for a day—that’s it! Besides donuts, try all kinds of molds.
Just be careful: very intricate shapes are more likely to fail.
Introducing handmade bath bomb ideas! Bath additives that make bath time fun (11–20)
natural stone
Here’s a DIY idea for stylish, gemstone-like bath bombs! They’d make the perfect gift for an adult woman.
Start by adding essential oils to coarse salt for fragrance, then tint it with food coloring.
Add baking soda and citric acid and mix well, gradually adding water while pressing it together.
Line a mold with plastic wrap, pack in the mixture, and sprinkle Himalayan pink salt on top to give it a natural stone look.
Wrap it up with the plastic, shape it, and let it dry to finish.
Wrap it nicely and gift it to someone special!
paw pad
Here’s an idea for a paw-shaped bath bomb that makes a great gift for animal lovers.
Mix 200 g of baking soda with 100 g of citric acid thoroughly, then add a few drops of fragrance oil and mix again.
Spray in a little water at a time and press the mixture together until it holds, then pack it into a paw-print mold and let it dry.
If you’re giving it as a gift, you can add color with food coloring.
Be sure to use essential oils rather than aroma oils for the fragrance.
Try making them while imagining your favorite animals, like dogs or cats!
Pokemon
These bath bombs are perfect for toddlers and elementary school kids who love Pokémon! Mix baking soda, citric acid, and potato starch, then gradually add water and press the mixture together.
Make two powders: white, and red colored with food coloring, and let’s create a Poké Ball.
Use two half-sphere molds: pack the white powder into the bottom mold and the red powder into the top mold.
When joining them, place a small Pokémon toy in the center, press to shape, and let it dry.
If you use a toy that floats in hot water, it will pop up when the bath bomb dissolves, making it extra fun.
Ramune
Let’s make a bath bomb that fizzes pleasantly like ramune soda.
Carbonated bath additives help promote circulation and relieve fatigue.
You’ll need baking soda, citric acid, sea salt, aromatherapy essential oil, and food coloring.
Mix all the ingredients together and pack them into a mold.
The trick to preventing crumbling is to press firmly and pack tightly.
If you don’t have a mold, you can use plastic wrap to shape it into a ball.
Once it’s dry, it’s ready! If you make them in various colors and put them in a jar, they’ll look just like real ramune candies.