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Seashell

Post subject: Bath Bomb Shape Won't Hold

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:54 pm

Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:10 pm
Posts: 107
Location: Elk Grove, California

I've been experimenting with bath bombs. I purchased the christmas ornaments to form them into spheres ( they crack easily). The recipe I have with just basic oil, bs, citric acid, and polysorbate turned out great. I tried adding corn starch and I couldn't get the two sides to stick together.

It seems the cornstarch makes them dry. I'm afraid to add more witch hazel for fear of setting off an explosion.

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soapbuddy

Post subject: Re: Bath Bomb Shape Won't Hold

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 10:37 pm

Joined: Mon Jan 14, 2008 11:14 pm
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Location: Mistress Of Lather

I don't use cornstarch, but maybe a wee bit more oil?

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Seashell

Post subject: Re: Bath Bomb Shape Won't Hold

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 4:18 pm

Joined: Tue Jul 15, 2008 3:10 pm
Posts: 107
Location: Elk Grove, California

That makes sense. I'll try it.

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malia

Post subject: Re: Bath Bomb Shape Won't Hold

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 5:29 pm

Joined: Wed Oct 15, 2008 8:08 pm
Posts: 81
Location: Washington

I don't use cornstarch either.. I never had a batch turn out with cornstarch. I did find out if I didn't wash the ornaments ASAP, they went bad after a couple of uses. It seems the oils make them more brittle and etched.

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redfishingirl

Post subject: Re: Bath Bomb Shape Won't Hold

Posted: Sun Feb 01, 2009 6:37 pm

Joined: Mon Dec 15, 2008 6:23 pm
Posts: 142
Location: North Port, FL

I use the recipe with cornstarch, and in retrospect, it seems that only the smaller ones really hold their shape well.

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