We decided that we would make bath bombs fragranced with peppermint oil and leave them white to look like snowballs. It is very easy to put too much water into bath bomb mixture and start the reaction between the bicarbonate of soda and the citric acid which can result in your bath bomb ‘growing’ a bit before it sets properly. That is exactly what happened here but, by a glorious happy accident, we think it makes them look much more like snowballs – hurrah! They still work if you’ve been a bit heavy-handed with the water but don’t go too far or you’ll have a volcanic reaction in your kitchen!
To Make Snowball Bath Bombs You Will Need
- 300g bicarbonate of soda
- 100g citric acid
- Water in a misting bottle
- Essential oils – we used peppermint oil in ours (if you are giving your bath bombs as gifts do suggest that any pregnant women check with their midwives that the oils you have used are suitable for use in pregnancy)
- Optional extras such as food colouring/cosmetic colours, dried flower petals, spices etc. You can also add a few drops of almond oil for lovely soft skin but do warn the person you give them to as the oil can make the bath a bit slippy! If you are adding petals and spices do go easy, think about the plughole!
- Bath bomb moulds (you can buy these online or you can use silicon ice cube trays)
- A pie or bun tin to store them while they dry and stop them rolling away!
How to Make Snowball Bath Bombs
- In a large bowl mix together your bicarb and citric acid
- Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil, stirring well after the addition of each drop
- Spray some water in one squirt at a time, mixing well after each addition
- Your mixture is ready when it is just holding together when pressed in your hand
- Spoon the mixture into your moulds. If you are using a mould in two halves pile more than you need in each half and press together firmly, brushing away the extra as it squeezes out. Gently unmould your bath bomb and place it in a pie tray to dry. Repeat until all the mixture has been used up. If you are using ice cube trays you can leave your bath bombs in the mould until they are dry and then carefully turn them out. Maggy at Red Ted Art made some lovely ice cube tray bath bombs without using citric acid – you can see them here.
- Package them up prettily and give them away!
Pin these Easy Snowball Bath Bombs for Later!
For a more grown up version of these bombs I have been making these gorgeous Satsuma and Spice Bath Bombs.
I never knew they were so easy! I’ll have to give these a go – they’d make lovely stocking fillers for the in-laws.
We make lots of bath bombs, especially running up to Christmas. I get volunteered to go into school and Brownies to run workshops. The children love making them.
Joining in for the first time with a little mouse.
These look lovely, the perfect Christmas gift for someone who likes their fragrances x
These look lovely! Just asked the OH where to buy citric acid from and mentioned the bicarbonate of soda and he gave me such a scientist look!!
Thanks for the mention. Your bath bombs are so neat. Mine would look like misshapen blobs, but I’m tempted to have a go.
wow i never realised making bath bombs was so straight forward – def pinning this recipe x
PS
Hellooooooo festive Friday x
Hellooooo Jenny! I love this time of the blogging year so much! Thanks for popping by and so pleased you like my bombs!
I am inspired! Not sure I’ll get round to them this year but am adding it to my list of things to make!
I have a very long list of things to make – there is no way I’ll manage to do all of them!
Would these still look ok without the glitter?`
Yes they’d look lovely, just not so sparkly!
Thank you, and how long do you let them dry?
That depends on how warm your house is but overnight is usually enough. I know some people dry them in their ovens on a low temperature but I haven’t tried that myself.