Painted Rose Bath Bomb DIY
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Serves: 28 bath bombs
 
These bath bombs are inspired by the soft texture of rose petals.
Ingredients
  • About 28 Disk Bath Bomb Molds
  • 64 oz. Baking Soda (Sodium Bicarbonate)
  • 32 oz. Citric Acid
  • 1 oz. Lotus Flower Extract
  • 1 oz. Wild Rose Fragrance Oil
  • 0.6 oz. Polysorbate 80
  • Witch Hazel in a Spray Bottle
  • Fine-Tipped Paint Brush
  • 99% Isopropyl Alcohol
  • Evergreen Mica
  • Shamrock Green Mica
  • Party Pink Mica
  • Raspberry Mica
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, mix together 64 oz. of baking soda and 32 oz. of citric acid. To get rid of clumps in the mixture, you can push the powders through a sifter or break them up with your fingers. Citric acid has a tendency to take off nail polish, so wear gloves to protect your manicure. Thoroughly stir the ingredients together.
  2. In a small glass container, mix together 1 oz. of lotus flower extract, 1 oz. Wild Rose Fragrance Oil, and 0.6 oz. of polysorbate 80. Use a spoon to mix all the liquids together.
  3. Add the oil mixture to the baking soda and citric acid mixture. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients together.
  4. Test the consistency of the bath bomb mixture. The perfect consistency is similar to wet sand and it holds its shape when squeezed. If it’s too dry, use one hand to spritz the mixture with witch hazel and one to mix. Continue spritzing until the mixture holds its shape.
  5. Press the bath bomb mixture firmly into the molds. Only fill to the bottom lip or the lids won’t fit.
  6. Allow the bath bombs to dry for several hours or up to overnight. Remove from the molds. It’s time to paint.
  7. In small separate containers, mix together about 1.5 teaspoons of Evergreen Mica, Shamrock Green Mica, Raspberry Mica, and Party Pink Mica with 1 tablespoon of 99% isopropyl alcohol. Stir the micas together to get rid of clumps. NOTE: As you paint, you may find that you need to add more alcohol or mica to the containers. Adding more colorant will make the mica paint more concentrated and thick. More alcohol will make it thinner and more likely to bleed. Feel free to adjust the mixture until you’re happy with the texture.
  8. Dip the paint brush into the Raspberry Mica. Start painting small curved lines to create the center of the rose. Continue painting these lines outward in a circular pattern.
  9. Use the same technique with the Party Pink Mica to create a full rose with plenty of petals. There’s no right or wrong way to paint the rose. Have fun with it!
  10. Once you’re happy with the rose, use the Evergreen Mica to create a leaf. We chose to extend the leaf to the sides of the bath bomb as well.
  11. Use the Shamrock Green Mica to add a pop of color to the leaf.
  12. Have fun experimenting with different looks and rose designs. Once you’re finished, gently place the bath bombs back into the Disk Molds for storage. Once you’re ready to use, place the bath bomb into a hot tub and enjoy.
Recipe by Soap Queen at https://www.soapqueen.com/bath-and-body-tutorials/painted-rose-bath-bomb-diy/