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    How to Make Donut Bath Bombs

    Published: May 30, 2018 · Modified: Oct 26, 2022 by Vicky · This post contains affiliate links.

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    Bath bombs make bath time so much more fun. Whether you are a kid or adult, you will love a bath with a bath bomb. So what exactly is a bath bomb? They are made from dry ingredients that are packed into a shape. They either dissolve in water or turn bubbly when added to bath water. They can add scent, color, or essential oils to a bathtub, creating a truly luxurious experience. You can buy any variety you can think of, but they can be pricey. Or you can just make them at home for a fraction of the cost. Learn how to make donut bath bombs that look just like the real thing!

    You don't need to spend a lot of money for fancy bath bombs. You can just make them at home for a fraction of the cost. Learn how to make donut bath bombs that look just like the real thing!

    How to Make Donut Bath Bombs

    These are not edible. Supervise when used around children.

    You will need:

    • 1 cup baking soda
    • ½ cup citric acid
    • ½ cup corn starch
    • 3 tablespoon Epsom salt - we used lavender scented
    • 3 teaspoon coconut oil, melted
    • Small spray bottle of Witch Hazel
    • 15 drops of lavender essential oil
    • Bath bomb soap dye coloring - I made some pink and some a chocolate color
    • sprinkles
    • Goat's milk soap base, melted

    ingredients for donut bath bombs

    Donut Bath Bomb Instructions

    To make the bath bombs, mix together the baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch and epsom salts in a large bowl.  You can use  lavender epsom salts to get even more of that delicious lavender scent.

    mixing dry ingredients in bath bomb recipe

    If you would like to do different colors of donuts to look like different flavors, you can divide up the mixture.

    Slowly add the food coloring. You don’t want it to fizz!

    Melt the coconut oil and pour it into the mixture and add the lavender essential oil.  Mix well.

    pour coconut oil into bath bomb recipe

    Pour witch hazel into a spray bottle. Lightly mist the mixture a few times until it is able to hold its shape.  You don't need much of the witch hazel, so use it sparingly.

    bath bomb recipe

    Lightly spray your donut pan with non-stick spray. Press the donut mixture into the mold and allow it to sit overnight.  If you are in more of a rush, letting them sit for several hours should do the trick as well!

    donut bath bombs in a donut pan

    In a bowl, melt some goat’s milk soap base according to package instructions.

    goats milk soap base

    Carefully remove the donuts from the pan and dip the top of the donuts into the soap and set them to dry.  It won’t take long!

    making donut bath bombs

    Re-dip your donuts again and immediately add sprinkles to the top.  I love the look of rainbow sprinkles on these. Let the donuts sit until dry and fully set.  They shouldn’t take longer than 10-15 minutes to dry.

    adding sprinkles to a donut bath bomb

    Now you know how to make donut bath bombs! These make great gifts or party favors.

    how to make donut bath bombs

    These can be pretty fragile, so keep that in mind if you are giving them as gifts. I would place them in a hard container or box in some tissue paper so they don't move around too much.

    donut bath bombs

    Since these look so realistic, I would make sure whoever you are gifting them to knows they are bath bombs, so they don't try and take a bite!

    doughnut bath bombs

    If you are looking for some easy bath bombs that kids can make, check out these heart shaped bath bombs from Red Ted Art. If a real donut is more your speed, check out our Baked Cinnamon Donut Recipe.

     

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    1. Gail Olson

      March 12, 2021 at 10:47 am

      Just curious what happens to the sprinkles in the tub? Do they melt?

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