Soap Balls Tutorial

Exploding Soap Balls

Found this recipe in a book (sorry I can't remember which book) that I purchased through a book club. Know the little boys and girls will have fun with these.

What you will need.....

• 2 1/4 c baking soda
• 1 c citric acid
• 1 c cornstarch
• bowls, large and small
• essential oils
• food coloring
• mister filled with water
• small ice cream scoop
• waxed paper

What to do.....

• First... mix baking soda, citric acid & cornstarch in a large bowl
• Second... take out half of this mixture and put in your small bowl. Set aside the large bowl for later use. In the small bowl, add a few drops of your fragrant oils and a few drops of food coloring. Mix well.
• Third... take another 1/2 of the mixture and add it to your small bowl. Mist with water so it sticks together. DO NOT add to much or the mixture will fizz.
• Fourth... Use a small ice cream scoop to form soap balls. Be CAREFUL when shaping them. They will be fragile and may fall apart. Then transfer them to wax paper.
• Fifth... Get 1/2 c of the mixture from the large bowl and repeat steps 2-4 until you have used up all your dry mixture.
• Six... Let your soap bombs dry for a minimum of 24 hours on the waxed paper.

HAVE FUN MAKING THESE FUN EXPLODING SOAP BALLS. YOUR KIDS WILL LOVE DROPPING THEM IN THE BATH WATER. DON'T FORGET TO MAKE A VARIETY OF COLORS.

Other uses....

• Display them in a clear jar on the counter for easy access.
• Give them as party favors
• Make great mothers day gifts
• Take them outside and let the kiddos make them fizz in puddles or buckets outside.