Halloween is on its way, which means it's time to think about fun Halloween crafts!
What better kind of craft to make than one that will encourage your kids to take a bath!
These easy candy corn inspired Halloween bath bombs are easy to make but are a fun treat for kids to make and give to each other.
Make these about 48 hours before you need them to allow them to dry completely before giving them as gifts.
Pro tip:If you are planning to give your Halloween bath bombs away as gifts, try making them in snap-together ornaments instead of a bath bomb mold. Once they are completely dry, use the ornament case as a protective cover!
Looking for more bath bomb recipes?
I have lots and lots of fun bath bomb recipes you are sure to love! Check these out:
- Black bath bombs using activated charcoal
- Candy hearts bath bomb recipe
- Bath bomb with sprinkles (just like Lush!)
OR
See the list of all the natural bath bomb recipes from Creative Green Living here!
Best Halloween Bath Bomb Recipe Inspired by Candy Corn!
Supplies
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- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup SLSA
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon polysorbate 80
- 40 drops of your favorite essential oil (I like Love from Rocky Mountain oils)
- 1-2 tablespoons White Pearl, Yellow, and Orange mica powderor soap coloring
- Bath bomb molds*
*This recipe makes 3 large, 2 medium and 3 small bath bombs. Results will vary with the size molds you make.
Yield:
Small: 1.77 inches in diameter, weighing 2.1 ounces each (makes 3)
Medium: 2.17 inches in diameter, weighing 3.8 ounces each (makes 2)
Large: 2.56 inches in diameter, weighing6.2 oz each (makes 3)
Directions
Candy corn bath bombs STEP 1:
In a large mixing bowl, add baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and the SLSA.
Candy corn bath bombs STEP 2:
Add coconut oil and polysorbate 80.
Polysorbate helps the coconut oil disperse more evenly in your bath water and prevents the mica from sticking to the side of the tub.
Candy corn bath bombs STEP 3:
Add the essential oil and mix all the ingredients together. Use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is nicely mixed in.
Candy corn bath bombs STEP 4:
Separate the mixture evenly between three bowls.
Add white, yellow or orange mica or soap coloring to each bowl.
Mix each bowl thoroughly.
Candy corn bath bombs STEP 5:
Take a bath bomb mold and fill one side about 1/4 full with the white mixture and pat gently.
Fill that same half to the top with the orange bath bomb mixture.
Add yellow bath bomb base to the other side of the mold about 2/3 of the way and gently press down.
Fill the remainder of the mold with orange. Make sure both sides are slightly overfilled.
Press both sides together, using a twisting/grinding motion to get rid of any excess mixture.
Gently tap each side and carefully remove the bomb.
Candy corn bath bombs STEP 6:
Leave bath bombs to harden 24-48 hours. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
How to use bath bombs:
Fill a bathtub with warm water and drop one large or two small bath bombs into the water.
Watch the bath bomb spin and fizz while it makes your water sudsy!
This bath bomb recipe uses coconut oil, which can make your skin slippery so be careful when getting out of the bathtub!
That's it!
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Printable Layered Halloween Bath Bomb Recipe Instructions
Layered Halloween Bath Bomb Recipe Inspired by Candy Corn
Yield: 8 bath bombs
Author: Carissa Bonham
Estimated cost: $10
prep time: 10 Mperform time: 15 Mtotal time: 25 M
Make these easy candy corn inspired bath bombs for a fun, zero-waste Halloween treat! These homemade bath bombs made with natural ingredients are just as delightful as the ones from Lush but for just a fraction of the cost!
materials:
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1 cup citric acid
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup SLSA
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon polysorbate 80
- 40 drops of your favorite essential oil (I like Love from Rocky Mountain oils)
- 1-2 tablespoons White Pearl, Yellow, and Orange mica powder or soap coloring
tools:
- 1 Medium bowl
- 3 small bowls
- Spoon
- Gloves
- Bath bomb molds
- Drying rack (optional)
steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, add baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, and the SLSA.
- Add coconut oil, polysorbate 80 and essential oil.
- Mix all the ingredients together. Use your hands to break down any lumps and make sure everything is nicely mixed in.
- Separate the mixture evenly between three bowls. Add white, yellow or orange mica or soap coloring to each bowl so you have one bowl of white mix, one of yellow and one of orange. Mix each bowl thoroughly.
- Fill one side of a bath bomb mold about 1/4 full with the white mixture and pat gently. Fill that same half to the top with the orange bath bomb mixture. Add yellow bath bomb base to the other side of the mold about 2/3 of the way and gently press down. Fill the remainder of the mold with orange. Make sure both sides are slightly overfilled.
- Press both sides together, using a twisting/grinding motion to get rid of any excess mixture.
- Gently tap each side and carefully remove the bomb.
- Leave bath bombs to harden 24-48 hours. Store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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About the Author:
Carissa Bonham is a lifelong crafter and mom of two creative boys who are obsessed with bath bombs.
The owner and lead writer at Creative Green Living, she is an award-winning blogger and most recently won the ShiftCon Media "Best Green Lifestyle Blogger" award in 2019.
She is also the author of several books includingBeautiful Smoothie Bowls(Skyhorse, 2017),Proven Techniques for Keeping Healthy Chickens(Skyhorse, 2018) andThe Little Green Book of Mothers' Wisdom(Skyhorse, 2020).
Her projects have been featured in magazines like Kids Crafts 1-2-3, Capper's Farmer and Urban Farm Magazine.Follow her onPinterest,Instagram,Twitteror join theCreative Green Living Tribe.
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