Teach Soap

So if i want to add dried flowers or petals or whatever, do i need to do anything other than stick them in the mould and pet the mix down?

I want to add some dried lavender so that it sits on the top of the bomb, not in the mix, but i dont want it to fall off when i unmould.

Also, i have been usinf water to spray (my instructons said witch hazel but i dont have any) i just read somewhere else on here that alcohol is ok to use, is that true>? though i have had no problem just using water so far.

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I don't make or use bath bombs, but I don't think I'd want to use any that had petals, etc. in them because it might clog my drain. This may not be a problem, but it was the first thing that popped into my head when I read your post. I know people make bath teas with botanicals, but they're sealed in a bag that can easily be removed before draining the tub.

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Linda
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Genny

I have to agree with the above. I don't want any botanicals going down my drain. This includes soaps that have any botanicals on top.

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Irena
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I just read that for bombs that contain botanicals either package in a netting bag or include with the bomb and instruct to put in the bag prior to putting in the water. So in essence you are making a fizzy tea. But it keeps the drains from clogging. But I had to question if then you would not get to enjoy the fizzing action. To dress one up you could add a sugar candy flower etc that would end up melting in the tub. I have yet to venture into this area, so I do not know if they could be pasted on with a dab of M&P soap??? Or how about some colorful candy sprinkles?

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Susie
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I've just seen them on etsy with the botanicals stuck to the bomb somehow, i didnt think of the drain, but then again i dont think i would actually use one, i like to keep them in my bath room for looks/smells. Have about 5 sitting around the bath (i didnt make them) and have only been using the ones i make to test them. Thanks for the advice

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