sockmonkey Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I finally got up off my butt and made bathbombs for the first time. They looked great, and had a good fizz, but here are my problems:I didn't like the oily residue they left in the waterI didn't like the dye floating around on top of the waterMy instructions weren't clear as to what type of dye to use, and which ingredients to add it to. I had separate mixing bowls for dry and wet ingredients. I used water based dye, which at first I added to my dry ingredients just a drop at a time (thank goodness), and I noticed they immediately started fizzing, so I figured that wasn't right. My next bright idea was to get the oil based dyes out and try them. Dumb me, dropped oil in the dry ingredients and all it wanted to do was make a pie crust like bead for every drop I put in there.So, I get the idea finally to add the dye to my wet ingredients. I shouldn't even admit it, but I put the water based dye in first and saw that it wasn't mixing, so at last I came to the conclusion to add oil based dye to my oils! They blended fine, but the oil based dye had a petroleum sort of odor to it.For the oils I used 2 parts Rice Bran Oil to 1 part Hemp Seed Oil. Can anyone advise me on the correct type of dye I should be using? Also, do you think there are better suited oils to use, or should I maybe just cut back on the amounts that I add?Thanks for any suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glowlite Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 For oils I use Castor I don't use much maybe about a tbls. No oily mess in my tub.I use mica's for the coloring, they don't leave color in the tub and are much easier to mix in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 When I make bath bombs i use the tiniest bit of color or no color at all, I am in the testing stages but all of my bombs a very light in color. For coloring I am using gel tones from Bitter Creek. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Sounds like you need water based colorant such as FD&C's or other water disbursable ones.. The end product is going in water, so you need it to be able to dissolve in it. I color my dry stuff first, long before I add the citric. I do that LAST! For the oils, add 2 parts turkey red oil (sulfanated castor oil) and it'll get rid of the oil slick... Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 Thanks everybody.Bunny, I will try your suggestion. Can you tell me how you go about mixing it--should I expect the dry ingredients to clump together and just work at it harder to break them up, like using a mixer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landa Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 I mix all my dry stuff together without the citric acid. I put on some gloves(latex) and just mix it with my hands til its the consistency of wet sand. then I add the wet stuff and do the same. After everything is mixed well then I add the citric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carriegsxr6 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 sunflower oil has been the best for me without leaving the residue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunny Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 Just like Landa.. With your hand! And she's right with the gloves, without the gloves, the baking soda and all that stuff will suck the life out of your hands! Lessen your oils and water/witch hazel too for the best results.. You'd be amazed at how little you really need! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Great advice everyone. I'll make another batch and report my progress to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Man Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Try this search for more info and different recipeshttp://search.msn.com/results.aspx?srch=105&FORM=AS5&q=recipes+for+bath+bombs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sockmonkey Posted September 16, 2005 Author Share Posted September 16, 2005 Oh my god Candle Man, what are you trying to do to me! That site is great. Thank you, thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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