Fizzy Bath Balls From Katie Brown Workshop

I happened to catch an episode of the Katie Brown Workshop on Sunday April 14 on KCSM-TV (Comcast Channel 17 or Channel 60 on regular broadcast line-up).  She had a segment on Fizzy Bath Balls that I would like to share with you.

Fizzy Bath Balls Materials
1 cups baking soda

½ cup citric acid powder

½ cup Epsom salts

¾ tablespoon liquid glycerin

¾ teaspoons lavender essential oil

Food coloring

Dried lavender

Ivy leaves

Twine

Non-stick spray

Tools
sieve

measuring spoons

large bowl & small bowls

wax paper

cookie sheet

Getting Started
1. In large bowl sift together dry ingredients.

2. In small bowl mix together the essential oil, 6 drops of food coloring, and glycerin.

3. Pour the oil mixture (1/2 teaspoon at a time) into the dry ingredients (1/2 cup at a time) and mix quickly before it starts to fizz.

4. Spray non-stick spray into moulds to prevent sticking. Fill the moulds with the mixture, packing it in firmly to create a smooth ball shape. Let the mixture harden in the molds for 24 hours, then remove.

5. Wrap the leaf around the ball and secure with twine.

Hints & Clues

Tip: These are recommended measurements, but humidity and temperature can affect the results, so it is best to gauge the ingredients as you go. The mixture should be course and not fizz. If it fizzes, add less liquid glycerin and pour the wet mix into the dry mix at a slower rate.

Where'd you get that?...You can find citric acid powder at http://www.bulkfoods.com/ and clear plastic ornaments to use as molds can be found at Michael's Arts & Crafts.

Blogger note: Instead of using food coloring, go ahead and use soap dyes from Michaels or any other soap making vendor for this project. You can also find citric acid from many online vendors. I will buy mine from www.wholesalesuppliesplus.com or locally from Juniper Tree (www.junipertreesupplies.com) in Berkeley, CA.

Source: http://www.katiebrown.com/kbep1.cfm?cat=GROW&episodeid=15&seasonID=2