Christmas Bath Bombs to Make for an Ugly Sweater Party
Are you having a Christmas party this year or need a fun teen or kids’ craft to entertain the bored kids or teens over Christmas break? Making these Christmas Bath bombs would be the perfect idea for either a fun craft at a get-together or the perfect handmade Christmas gift.
These are cute bath bombs for kids or adults that are themed to fit any Ugly Sweater Christmas Party.
Christmas Bath Bombs
Talk about adorable . . . These Christmas Bath bombs would be a hit as a Christmas gift or for an ugly sweater party gift. And are also very reasonably priced. If you are looking for a homemade teacher’s gift that the kids could make, try these homemade bath bombs.
How to make a Bath Bombs
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Christmas Bath Bomb Ingredients
Supplies you will need to make the homemade bath bombs:
● 1 1/2 cup baking soda
● 3/4 cup citric acid
● 1 tbsp bentonite clay
● 1 tbsp Epsom salts
● 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
● 1/2 tsp essential oil blend desired (or mint extract, since that’s what I wanted)
● 1/2 tbsp polysorbate 80 (to keep the colorant from sticking to the bathtub)
● 1 tsp red mica powder
● 1 tsp green mica powder
● 2-4 tablespoons Ugly Christmas sweater sprinkles blend
● 1/2 tsp alcohol (to wet the mixture if necessary at the end of the mixing if it dries out while putting the mixture into the molds)
● 1/2 tsp cornstarch
● 4-5 bath bomb molds
Bath Bomb Molds
What are the best bath bomb molds to use for this project? I purchased the bath bomb molds that I used for this project from Amazon and they are very reasonably priced. These bath bomb molds work well for any DIY bath bombs that are round, but in some of the bath bomb recipes that I make, I get creative and use different shapes of bath bomb molds such as in these Succulent Bath Bombs or these creative and fun Mermaid Bath Bombs.
Whisk together the baking soda, citric acid, clay, and Epsom salts in a bowl and mix together.
In a second bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, essential oil blend of your choice, and polysorbate 80, mixing well.
Add liquid ingredients 1 tsp at a time to the dry ingredients, mixing them together slowly so as not to start the fizzy reaction. Slowly would be the key!
Split the mixture into two separate bowls, with 2⁄3 in one bowl and 1⁄3 in the second bowl. Then add the red mica powder to the bowl with the larger portion of the bath bomb mixture and stir until the color is consistent throughout.
If you want a more intense color, add more mica powder in 1 tsp increments, stirring between each increment until you have a dark color. Remember that the color will fade a little when the mixture dries.
Repeat with the second portion of the bath bomb mixture and the green mica powder.
Dust the bottom of one side of the bath bomb mold with cornstarch. The sprinkle side tends to come out independently, so do not bother to dust that side with cornstarch.
Place about 1 tsp of sprinkles in the non-dusted side of the bath bomb mold.
Immediately pack each side of the bath bomb mold with the red bath bomb mixture about 2⁄3 full. Pack green bath bomb mixture on top of each, overfilling them.
Press the two sides together, grinding and pressing them to force them together.
Allow the bath bombs to rest in the mold for up to 24 hours before gently tapping the top and side of the mold to release the bombs.
Use your bath bombs immediately, or store them in an airtight container until you’re ready to use!
Bath Bomb Recipes:
Merry Christmas, and have fun celebrating with your family!
Christmas Bath Bombs for an Ugly Sweater Party
Whether you're looking for a fun activity to share with loved ones or searching for the perfect handmade gift, these Christmas Bath bombs will surely bring everyone joy and delight.
Materials
- One and a half cup of baking soda
- A quarter cup of citric acid
- A tablespoon of bentonite clay
- A tablespoon of Epsom salts
- Two tablespoons of Epsom salts
- Half a teaspoon of desired essential oil blend (or what we want - mint extract)
- Half a tablespoon of polysorbate 80
- A teaspoon of mica powder - red
- A teaspoon of mica powder - green
- Two to four tablespoons of the sprinkled blend of Ugly Christmas sweater
- Half a teaspoon of alcohol
- Half a teaspoon cornstarch
Tools
- Four to five bath bomb molds
Instructions
- Grab a bowl and whisk together baking soda, citric acid, clay (for that extra luxurious feel), and Epsom salts.
- In a separate bowl, combine the melted coconut oil, your favorite essential oil blend (because who doesn't love a little holiday scent?), and polysorbate 80.
- Now, introduce our aromatic liquid mixture to the dry ingredients. With patience as our guide, add the liquid ingredients, just one teaspoon at a time, to the dry mixture.
- Divide our mixture into two separate bowls, with about two-thirds of the mixture in one bowl and the remaining one-third in the other. Let's divide our mixture into two separate bowls, with about two-thirds of the mixture in one bowl and the remaining one-third in the other.
- If the red hue isn't quite popping enough for your liking, go ahead and add more mica powder, one teaspoon at a time, stirring diligently between each addition.
- In the bowl containing the smaller portion of the mixture, it's time to sprinkle in the green mica powder. Like before, add it gradually, one teaspoon at a time, stirring diligently between each addition.
- Take a moment to dust the bottom of one side of the mold with a light sprinkle of cornstarch. Since the side with the sprinkles tends to do its own thing and pop out effortlessly, there's no need to fuss over dusting that side with cornstarch.
- Take approximately one teaspoon of those colorful sprinkles and gently place them into the side of the mold that hasn't been dusted with cornstarch.
- Grab each side of the bath bomb mold and start filling them up with the red bath bomb mixture. Aim to fill them about two-thirds of the way, packing it nicely but leaving space for the next step. On top of the red mixture in each side of the mold, add a generous layer of the green bath bomb mixture. Go ahead and overfill them to create that festive layered effect we aim for.
- Bring the two sides of the bath bomb mold together and press them firmly, grinding to force the two halves to merge seamlessly.
- Leave the bath bombs in the mold for up to 24 hours. After they have had a well-deserved rest, gently tap the top and sides of the mold to release the bombs.
- You can use them immediately for an instant dose of holiday cheer in your bathtime routine if you save them for later, no worries! Store your bath bombs in an airtight container until you can indulge in some holiday relaxation.
