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Bath Bombs
1 part cirtic acid
3 parts baking soda
Good quality Witch hazel
EO/FO
Any natural colorings...food coloring is good too
Any herbs, dried flowers, etc you want to use (about 1/2 a tsp for a small batch, 1 tsp for a larger batch. Less is more A decent sized fork for mixing...I use my hands A teaspoon for packing the molds... I use my hands here also Weigh out your baking soda and citric acid in the ratios above. Dump them together in a bucket, large bowl, whatever. Get all the lumps out with a fork or spoon(crushing). Add your dry colorings(clays, leaves,
herbs, roots, flowers etc in small amounts) Add your EO/FO drop by drop till you get the strength of scent you want.
Mix well...I put mine in large plastic zip lock bag to mix then pour in a bowl for spritzing.......Mist the mixture with the witch hazel, stir in well. Keep misting and mixing till you get a consistancy that will stick together in your hand. It doesn't take much witch hazel, so be careful... When right consistancy, press mixture into molds firmly, pack it down good... turn over on hard flat surface if it stays togeather without breaking you have it right...if it breaks put back in bowl and spritz a LITTLE more....then pack in mold again and turn over after a while you will get the feel for this...let dry several hours and package....
Climb the mountains and get their good tidings. Nature's peace will flow into you as sunshine flows into trees. The winds will blow their own freshness into you, and the storms their energy, while cares will drop off like autumn leaves.
~John Muir
Rheumatic Pain Ointment -
Place 1/2 cup of rosemary leaves and 1/2 teaspoon oil of cloves in 1 cup vegetable oil. Simmer gently for 20 minutes. Strain well and bottle.
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