How do I make my bath bombs look smooth?

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To keep your bath bombs looking smooth, wipe the insides of your mold with your gloved fingers between bombs. By far, 91% isopropyl alcohol is the most trouble-free way to moisten your bath bomb mix. It wets your mixture while only contributing a minimum of water to set off your reaction.

Why are my bath bombs not smooth?

Assuming you are using a good drying system, your mixture is too wet. Add a little baking soda and mix well. My bath bombs looked perfect when I made them but are bumpy and warty the next day. … Try using 91% rubbing alcohol and oils to moisten your mixture instead of witch hazel.

Why are my bath bombs rough?

The reason bath bombs crack is because of too much moisture. It is a two-fold process of expanding whilst still wet and placed into the mold and during the drying process when the moisture evaporates the cracks appear as the mix retracts once more.

How do you make a creamy bath bomb?

How To Make Bath Bombs Foam

  1. 1 cup baking soda.
  2. 1/2 cup citric acid.
  3. 1/2 cup corn starch.
  4. 1 – 3 teaspoons bubble bath.
  5. 1 to 2 teaspoons witch hazel.
  6. liquid coloring (optional) or mica.
  7. dried flowers (optional)

Jul 6, 2018

How do you make bath bombs shiny?

Spritz the outside of one bath bomb lightly with 99% isopropyl alcohol. Gently roll the bath bomb in the mica until completely covered. Use your fingers to carefully brush off any excess mica. Once the bath bomb is coated in Super Pearly White, it's time to play with color!

How do you fix crumbly bath bombs?

HOW TO FIX CRUMBLING BATH BOMBS

  1. PACK THE BATH BOMB MIXTURE TIGHTLY. …
  2. USE A BATH BOMB MOLD THAT IS NOT FLIMSY. …
  3. ADD MOISTURE TO YOUR DRY BATH BOMB MIXTURE. …
  4. MAKE SURE YOUR BATH BOMBS ARE COMPLETELY DRY BEFORE REMOVING THEM FROM THE MOLDS. …
  5. HUMIDITY LEVELS MUST BE OPTIMAL.

What should bath bomb mixture look like?

The mixture should be a bit crumbly (similar to the consistency of wet beach sand). Whatever you do, don't add water at this stage, or the bath bomb will fizz prematurely and be ruined. Step 4: Mash the mixture into your chosen molds very tightly.

Why do my bath bombs have bumps?

Why does my bath bomb have lumps, warts, or bumps on the surface? This is usually a result of clumps in the dry ingredients or not fully mixing in the fragrance oil. We recommend sifting all your dry ingredients so they're nice and smooth.