sisterkaren Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Very beginner bath bomb maker. I stink at it. Does anyone know if you can use soy oil in place of sweet almond oil? It is all I have on hand to try. Thanks. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 You can use any oil you want to and just adjust the amount to make sure it is not too oily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindsaycb Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 Soy is a VERY greasy one for bath bombs. I've done it. People either love it or hate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I like sunflower oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 I like sunflower oil.Cherry Kernal Oil is excellent too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsngarden Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 I use half sunflower and half castor.Bethany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted July 11, 2007 Author Share Posted July 11, 2007 I was just curious if the soy oil could be the reason I could not get the darn things to stay together or if it is just me. I am getting frustrated and I'm not known for my patience. Bath bombs certainly don't seem to be my thing. I think I should stick to candles and bases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meridith Posted July 11, 2007 Share Posted July 11, 2007 SisterKaren, have you tried to spritz your ingredients lightly with alcohol or witch hazel to make it moist enough to stick together but being careful to make it too moist? This works for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyinpink Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 You can use any oil, but try to stick to the lighter oils, hence why most people use sweet almond oil. What problems are you having with your bombs if you do not mind me asking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 I can't seem to find a happy medium to get them to stick together. I think I used to much witch hazel. I can't say that I have tried everything because I get frustrated then give up. I have only used a silicon mini muffin pan as a mold. maybe I should go get a meatballer or buy a bath bomb mold. What do you recommend? We just wanted them to add to our bath line. they look fun. Thanks. Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prettyinpink Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 The first few times are always going to be frustrating. It is annoying to try to figure out when too much or too little moisture has been added, as even with the right amount the mix seems somewhat dry. But also make sure you are working in dry temperatures. You need to experiment until you get the right feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sisterkaren Posted July 12, 2007 Author Share Posted July 12, 2007 Yeah!!!! I didn't give up and they did set up for me. I spritzed them a little more with witch hazel and it did the trick. Gotta love when you finally figure the simplest things out. Thanks for all the advice, Karen:yay: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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