Teach Soap

Hi everyone!

I'm new to the forum and quite a new soaper. I have been making for around 6 months and now I have moved onto Bath Bomb making! I then came across this forum! How happy I am!

I have a question. Can you use soap liquid colourants in bath bombs? I made a few bombs the other day, and the colour just stayed in little lumps. I then tried adding it to my water spray, but this didn't produce a strong enough colour.

Does anyone have any tips on how to use the liquid colourants to create a fairly strong colour without it lumping up?

I have heard of powdered colours, but have no idea if I can just go and buy a load of powdered colours, or if there are any you specifically cant use? (I think I read that somewhere)

Also, can you add the same amount of essential oils / fragrance oils to bombs as you can to soap? i.e some up to 1%, some up to 2% - or are there different rules that I am unaware of? I am certified to make soap but not Bath Bombs.....yet!...

I have tried finding this info on the net and so far have had no luck.

Looking forward to speaking to you all a bit more in the future as I embark on my fizzy journey!

Most liquid colorants that are premixed are water based. That's most likely why it ended up as a lump. If you add too much color, there's a chance that it will stain the tub or a washcloth. You can try FD&C Lakes; those are oil soluble only. I tend to err on the side of caution for fragrances and use about 0.5 oz. per lb. of base.

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Irena
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Thank you for the reply Soapbuddy!

I am based in the UK and I'm not sure I can get the Lakes colours here, I will have a hunt around.

Are the powdered colours a possibility?

I also want to produce a longer fizz. I started with the recipe of 3 parts bicarb, 1 part citric acid. Are there any set rules as to if you can add more citric acid? Would this end up drying skin?

Thank you!

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Irena
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Hi,

Im new to making bath bombs too. I'm actually about to make my first batch tomorrow. I was talking to a friend earlier who told me that using the powdered colors work better. She said that you can use liquid but it's a pain. I guess when the color bubbles up you just keep stirring til it dissolves?

I think I'm going to pick up some of the powdered colors tomorrow.

Goodluck on your bombs...I'll let you know how mine come out <3

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

Hi All!

I ordered some powdered colourant after having no luck with liquid colourants! They just made a mess. Mine are 'water soluble' and are from Bathbomb.biz - so I'm presuming they are cosmetic!

I will let you know how I get on with them and will play around with some new ratios of bicarb & citric acid x