Soothing Aromatherapy Shower Bombs
Soothing Aromatherapy Shower Bombs are a simple homemade gift that feels extra special. These easy shower bombs are a fun craft recipe for Mother’s Day, birthdays, teacher gifts, or a relaxing treat to make for yourself. Pair them with a small printable card and you have a thoughtful handmade gift that is easy to put together.
Supplies
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/4 cup water
- 8 drops lavender essential oil
- Food coloring or soap-safe colorant (optional)
- Flexible silicone molds
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Airtight container
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, slowly add the water to the baking soda while stirring constantly. Mix until it forms a thick paste. It should hold its shape when squeezed in your hand and feel more dry than wet. Add a little more water or a little more baking soda if needed to get the right texture.
- If you would like to add color, mix in a drop or two of food coloring or a soap-safe colorant. Stir well until the color is evenly blended. For multiple colors, divide the mixture into separate bowls and color each one individually.
- Press the mixture firmly into the silicone molds. Pack it down tightly so the shower bombs will hold together well.
- Let the molded pieces dry completely. This may take up to two days. If you need them sooner, an adult can bake them at 200 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. Let them cool fully before handling.
- Add a couple drops of lavender essential oil to each shower bomb. Carefully remove them from the molds and store them in an airtight container until you are ready to use or gift them.
- Tip: Use gel food coloring for brighter colors without adding too much liquid. Too much liquid can make the mixture too wet and harder to mold.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
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Teacher Friendly Educational Extension
This craft is a nice way to introduce simple kitchen science and measurement practice. Kids can measure ingredients, talk about wet and dry mixtures, and observe how texture changes as water is added. It also works well as a homemade gift project for classroom activities, holiday crafts, or family gift-making days.
Supplies
1 cup Baking Soda
1/4 cup water
8 drops of Lavender Essential Oils
Flexible Silicone Molds
Instructions
In a bowl, slowly mix water into baking soda while stirring constantly. Add just enough water between to make a thick paste. When you squeeze it in your hand it should hold together and feel more dry than wet. Add more water or baking soda if needed.
Fill the molds with your the paste. Pack them down tightly. Let dry completely. It could take two days to dry completely. If you are running short on time, they can be baked at 200 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes. Let cool.
Add a couple of drops (or more) of essential oil to each molded piece. Carefully remove from molds and store in an air tight container.
Patterns, Templates and Printables
Click on a pattern to open it in a new window
Contributor
These projects are created by Terri, Betty, Jamie or one of the talented staff members at MakingFriends.com. They have been created exclusively for publication on FreeKidsCrafts.com with supplies you'll be able to find around your house.
