Jcandleattic Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 These are my first bubble bombs that have A) turned out right, WILL be solid instead of powder, and C) were actually fun to make!! lolUsually my "bombs" bomb big time, and they NEVER turn out, so I end up just having powdered bubble bath. I just made these about 10 minutes ago, so only time will tell if they will actually stay solid or not, but so far so good. Better than any others I've made!Oh and they are scented Dreamsickle, and will turn the tub water orange. (I usally market these towards kids, that's why the I put the water color in there!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Oh, and yes, I need lots of practice. These look a little bumpy in the pic. lol Oh well. I'm just glad they are something other than powder!! lol BTW-thanks for looking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tara Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Good job!! Kids love the bubble ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenniejr Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Those look great! **crossing my fingers they stay hard for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaColo Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 They look good. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that they dry well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Thanks guys! I'll keep you posted on how they end up! Jen, I pm'd ya back. Linda, where abouts in CO are you?I'm in the Brighton/Henderson area, if you're familiar with that area... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maryann Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 WOW Janel they look AWESOME !! I gave up on the round ones, I can't make them to save my life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieannie Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 The more I see of the bathbombs the more I think I must take on the challenge lol.. those look great! I can just imagine now what mine will look like.. will probably need an industrial strength feather duster to clean up after them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsvlbrat Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Those do look great, I hope they stay hard for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Late Night Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Those look so pretty. I'll never be able to make a un-bombed bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Turns the tub orange?? Hmm... need a tester? What an interesting idea!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 They look really good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SassyLady Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 Those look great! I haven't tried making bombs yet, but I've read they can be difficult. You did a great job:thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 Turns the tub orange?? Hmm... need a tester? What an interesting idea!!Well the tub water, yes. LOL The colorants were a little pricey - got them at soapcrafters.com, but I've had them for about 4 years now, and they still aren't even half gone. You really only need a tiny bit!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 18, 2006 Author Share Posted September 18, 2006 WOW Janel they look AWESOME !! I gave up on the round ones, I can't make them to save my life!Thanks! I had all but given up on them. I would keep trying different recipe's, different variations of the same recipe, and nothing would work!!Finally came apon a recipe on here, that I tweaked a little, and viola', ROUND, SOLID bubble bombs!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beloved Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 I have the same problem. Could you help me and tell me the recipe?What did you use for a mold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwin Posted September 18, 2006 Share Posted September 18, 2006 good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 19, 2006 Author Share Posted September 19, 2006 I have the same problem. Could you help me and tell me the recipe?What did you use for a mold?I used a meatballer for the mold. This is the main recipe I used, tweaked a bit. (not much though) http://www.candletech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=31232I used FO instead of EO and I used a cup of SLSa, and only 1 cup of baking soda. This time I did use the sunflower oil, but I think next time I will try it with some Almond oil. I just got in from work, and it looks like about half of them have cracked around the seam, not bad, but it is noticable. So I will have to work on that. Other than the cracks though, they did firm up and get nice and hard! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OFCILynn Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Those look great!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 I sooooooo have to try these! I bought like four meatballers LOL!! If mine turn to dust I can grab my feather duster and sweep away the mess and try again I guess. How frustrating are these things? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnitaG Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 They look good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda Posted September 19, 2006 Share Posted September 19, 2006 Nice looking bombs! Love the scent you used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macyboutique Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Nice lookin bombs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecandlespastore Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Are they still holding up pretty well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcandleattic Posted September 20, 2006 Author Share Posted September 20, 2006 I sooooooo have to try these! I bought like four meatballers LOL!! If mine turn to dust I can grab my feather duster and sweep away the mess and try again I guess. How frustrating are these things?Well, until I got the right recipe, they were VERY frustrating. They would never stick together, or if they did happen to stick, a few hours later they would be nothing but dust and crumbs, OR if they held, by 2 days later they were still so soft that if you touched them they would dent!! lol Usually when they turned to dust, I would just package them up in powder form and my kids would have powdered bubble bath for a while! lol But this time that I did them, with this recipe, they weren't bad at all. they have held together, they are now hard as a rock, and with the exception of the ones that cracked, they still look great! Even the cracked ones don't look horrible, just not real good. Nothing the right packaging wont cure though. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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