lsbennis Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 I'm not sure if this is the right area for this question, but now that I made the mistake of trying to make bath bombs I'm obsessed with it. So my question is how far in advance of a craft show do you make bath bombs? I'm not sure how long they are fresh for or if they loose scent over time or if there is a good way to store them to keep them fresh!Thanks for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loulougirl Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 Good question! Because they have baking soda, over time it will 'eat up' the fragrance. I went on a bomb making spree and have LOTS left over from probably... 6 months ago? Most of them have lost their scent, but strangely the ones I made with eos didn't. I bet if you're making them for a show, you'd probably only want to make them up no more than a few weeks, to a month in advance. They fizz better too, the fresher they are. At least, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted June 19, 2010 Share Posted June 19, 2010 1-3 before so they are hard but still fresh... I will sell bath bombs that are up to 2 months old... I store them in an airtight container, in the dark.. so that helps them stay fresh but after about 2 months they are not as strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnstuff Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have found that even though my bombs don't smell very strong dry they do release the scent in the tub. I usually make tiny little sample bombs for craft shows and dump them in a bowl or cup of water to show people how the smell comes out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have found that even though my bombs don't smell very strong dry they do release the scent in the tub. Yes they do. I wonder if the heat from the tub water releases the aroma. I don't know, but I have used bombs for personal use that are VERY old and the scent is amazing when it hits the water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lsbennis Posted June 21, 2010 Author Share Posted June 21, 2010 Thanks everyone, I will probably start making the about 3 weeks before the show since I only have weekends to work on them, that should give me enough time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousBoutique Posted June 21, 2010 Share Posted June 21, 2010 I have found that even though my bombs don't smell very strong dry they do release the scent in the tub. I usually make tiny little sample bombs for craft shows and dump them in a bowl or cup of water to show people how the smell comes outthats a very good idea Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudsnstuff Posted June 23, 2010 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Yes they do. I wonder if the heat from the tub water releases the aroma. I don't know, but I have used bombs for personal use that are VERY old and the scent is amazing when it hits the water.I think it is that the baking soda absorbs the smell like it would in your fridge and then when it melts in the water it releases it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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