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What is one common crafting mistake you see people making when they make bath bombs?

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Shelley Williams is an Arts & Crafts Expert based in Long Beach, California. After a 20-year career as an educator, Shelley brought her love of education to the world of crafting and creating things. Shelley opened CRAFT + LIGHT, a creative arts studio, in 2019. Since then, Shelley has taught over 1000 people to make soap, wood signs, alcohol inks, candlemaking, bath bombs, and more. In addition to being a craft store, CRAFT + LIGHT hosts private parties, family birthday events, open studio events, and other types of craft demonstrations. Shelley partners with city governments to curate creative care packages for at-risk residents and is a partner of the Long Beach Black Health Collaborative funded out of the City of Long Beach.

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Sometimes, people put the citric acid in too soon. Then, they complain about their bath bombs not having enough of the bomb feature. Citric acid needs to be the last thing you add after the wet ingredients. If you're using mica powder, it can go in after that. If you're using food coloring, you want to make sure citric acid is the last thing you add.

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Do bath bombs need to be shrink wrapped?

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Shrink wrapping is a quick and easy way to wrap bath bombs, but it’s not necessary. You just need to store them in a moisture-free container so they don’t break down or get mushy before they can be used.

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How do you store homemade bath bombs?

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Wrap the bath bombs or store them in an airtight container, such as a plastic tub or jar with a lid you can close tightly. Store them in a dry place until you’re ready to use them. If you made the bath bombs, make sure they’re completely dry before storing them.

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How do you wrap bath bombs without plastic?

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Try wrapping them in tissue paper, wax paper, or even decorative foil wrap. However, be aware that plastic is generally best at keeping out moisture and preserving the scent of your bath bombs. Another alternative is to place the bombs in a small glass jar with an airtight lid.

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Can I use plastic wrap and a heat gun?

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Yes, you can. You need to be careful when doing so. I would suggest using a hair dryer instead.

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I am finding that when using tissue paper, my bath bombs are leaking oil eventually. Do you know why this could be and do you have an alternative that doesn't involve plastic?

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Tissue paper is a porous material, so it lets the oil leak out and the humid environment of a bathroom (if stored there) will speed up this process. A plastic-free alternative would be layers of wax paper because the wax will help prevent the oil from leaking. You could always tie the tissue paper around the outside of the wax paper layers.

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Can I put my label for my bath bomb inside before I seal it?

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Yes! Just make sure your label is completely dry before you add it and then seal. Also, try using a type of ink that won't seep into the bath bomb.

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Could you wrap them in colored paper?

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You can wrap them in any coloured paper. It is best to use tissue paper instead of normal writing paper, for it is harder.

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