These shimmery mermaid bombs are lots of fizzy fun! Your bath tub will be filled with brilliant aqua colored bath water and topped with a colorful layer of foamy bubbles and sparkles! Add the essential oils you’ve chosen and stir to combine.Add the coconut oil and 2 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol and stir slowly. Slowly add these wet ingredients into the large bowl with the dry ingredients, about 1 tablespoon at a time to avoid activating the dry mix. The mix is ready when you can squish it together in your palm, drop it into bowl, and it doesn’t come apart. It should feel like moist sand. To say my 10 year old daughter was excited about this batch of Mermaid bath bombs would be a big understatement. I actually made them specifically with her in mind. She does tend to use up our bath bombs far more than I do. Due to her autism she strongly prefers baths over the shower. Bath bombs enhance her experience and the soothing scents are perfect right before bed. These DIY bath bombs are sure to be a HUGE hit with your favorite mermaid lover (pssst, it’s totally cool if that’s YOU!)! They also make a wonderful homemade gift idea for friends, family, neighbors, teachers, and more!

As I mentioned here in this article about the difference between bath bombs and shower fizzies, there are a few differences when you turn a bath bomb into a shower fizzy. Read that article if you want to alter these to become mermaid shower fizzies or shower bombs. Psst: they are super easy. It’s easy to make these homemade bath bombs, and even easier to add the finishing touches of color, sparkle, and shimmer! Supplies Used to Make Mermaid Bath Bombs As mentioned above, I love making my own bath products. Grab a mixing bowl, 3 small bowls, a sifter or whisk, and a set of bath bomb molds. Below, I’ll share the measurements and supplies but first, let’s talk about molds. She adores glitter. What little girl doesn't? So, ample glitter was added to these bath bombs when they dissolve in the warm water the the turquoise colorant makes the bath water a fun sea blue green. Not only does it make the water pretty, but the iridescent glitter I chose mimics mermaid scales. Bath time has never been so fun!

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In a large bowl, mix together the baking soda, citric acid, and cream of tartar. Whisk or sift the mixture together, removing any clumps.

Separate the mix into three bowls. Add mica powder to each bowl to color the mixes and blend it together with your hands. Use gloves if you have sensitive skin and remove all rings. If you really want to make a professional look that is easy to use, this exceptional mermaid tail bath bomb mold is the best. There is absolutely nothing else like it on the market. How To Get a Perfectly Round Bath Bomb Mermaids are super popular these days, and nothing goes more hand-in-hand with mermaids than water, especially brightly colored ocean blue water with a layer of sparkly frothy “sea” foam!

What mold should I use for bath bombs?” is a question I get a lot here. My answer is, there are a TON of bath bomb molds but I feel the best are stainless steel molds. Stainless steel bath bomb molds are: While these DIY bath bombs were made with my little girl in mind, they are quite nice for grown ups as well. They also make a fantastic addition to bubble baths! We all want to be a mermaid deep down inside... don't we. Making Mermaid Bath Bombs