How to make your own bath beads

I saw this recipe on how to make your own bath beads hobbies page of essortment website and I was intriqued what it was all all about. When I saw the title, the first think that came into my mind are those oils that are encased in a flexible material. After looking at the recipe, these bath beads are closer to a bath fizzy. This is a cost-effective and easy solution is to make your own bath beads. recipe.

To make scented bath beads you will first need to gather a few ingredients: 1/2 cup powdered milk, 2 tablespoon, powdered sugar, 2 tablespoon borax powder, 1/4 cup rose water or orange water, Essential oil (or if you prefer, a fragrance oil), and Food coloring (optional). I would probably choose to use cosmetically safe soap dye instead of food coloring. In the article, the author gives some good tips about essential oils.

All you have to do to make your own bath beads is to follow these simple directions:

1. Gather a large bowl and wooden spoon.
2. Combine the powdered milk, powdered sugar and borax powder. Stir until the mixture is evenly blended.
3. Add in most of the rose or orange water (about ¾) and your selected essential oil (approx. 10 drops depending on the oil and your preference) or fragrance oil.
4. Optional: Add your desired amount of food coloring. Remember that this color will tint your bath water.
5. Continue stirring the mixture and add the rest of the water as needed until you have a thick mixture that resembles clay or play dough.
6. By hand roll the finished dough into small balls approx. a teaspoon in size. Place these balls on a sheet of wax paper or tin foil on a flat surface. Allow the beads to dry for 24 hours.
7. Wash your hands thoroughly.
8. Author suggests placing them in a decorative bowl to brighten up your bathroom or package them in a decorative container and wrapping to use for gifts.

The author makes the recommendation of trying an alternative recipe if you want to make bath beads with your kids. Instead of using essential oils, trying using a fragrance oil.

How to Make Bath Oil Beads

Heard of bath salts?  Well I found this interesting set of instructions of how to make bath oil beads.  These instructions by Willow Sidhe of Ehow.com says that bath oil beads are easy to make a home with a few special ingredients which you can find at your local health food and drug stores. According to the author,this recipe for bath oil beads yields approximately 10-20 beads, depending on their size. It sounds like this recipe makes quite abit and should last  you awhile.

This clever idea would be a great item to tuck in a gift basket or make as favors for an upcoming bridal shower.  Give it a try today!

How to Create a Wax Bath Bead (Bath Bead Cupcakes)

In the past I have created bath bombs to look like cupcakes.  But I found this interested article by HLBerry from ehow on How to Create a Wax Bath Bead Cupcakes. These would make adorable gifts for a friend who is having a special birthday or another special occasion. Or maybe you can make them for your child's teacher for the end of the year. Theee would not be thrown out because they are too unique.

The author gives a really great tip if you want to give your cupcakes away as gifts. She suggests consider packaging them in a baker's box with a pretty ribbon on top. You probably can find them online or possibly ask your local bakery if you can purchase some from them.