{"id":256,"date":"2018-08-19T15:21:35","date_gmt":"2018-08-19T15:21:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/?p=256"},"modified":"2024-04-24T20:15:22","modified_gmt":"2024-04-24T20:15:22","slug":"bubble-bar-master-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/?p=256","title":{"rendered":"Bubble Bar Recipe Master \u2013 Easy bubble bars at home!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This bubble bar recipe is the secret to soft bubble bars that foam and bubble on contact with water!\u00a0 They are the coolest, cutest bars because they crumble easily and make mountains of long-lasting, creamy bubbles.<\/p>\n<p>This master formula took over a year to perfect and was a top seller at FizzButter.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1466\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-261\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble-bar-525.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble-bar-525.png 525w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble-bar-525-300x229.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1466\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">With this Bubble Bar Recipe you can do designs like this three layer bar.\u00a0 It has two rose pink gradients and the top layer is white with pink epsom salt.\u00a0 Use your imagination!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Bubble Bar Video<\/h3>\n<p>Watch what makes this Bubble Bar extra special: it foams and bubbles on contact with water.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"FREE Bubble Bar Recipe - Make soft, creamy, bubble bars at home!\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/G5Or1IGaMjI?feature=oembed\" width=\"500\" height=\"350\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<div id=\"attachment_1468\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-262\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lemon_berry_bubble-525.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lemon_berry_bubble-525.png 525w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/lemon_berry_bubble-525-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-1468\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Two layer Bubble Bar with Pink and Yellow. Think about what your colors will look like combined in the water, too. Pink and yellow = peach!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2>Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (SLSA) Ingredient Spot light<\/h2>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/47BWnH4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-220 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slsa-coarse2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slsa-coarse2.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/slsa-coarse2-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>SLSA is a powder made from coconuts and is gentle to the skin. It makes long-lasting, creamy bubbles. Always buy <strong>coarse SLSA<\/strong>.<br \/>\nPlease note, that fine SLSA is horrible to work with and it results in hard, brick-like bars that do not dissolve well. In addition, fine SLSA makes a big mess. It is never worth it so don\u2019t even think about it. <strong>Always buy coarse SLSA!<\/strong><br \/>\n<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bdPAVD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1177\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Get SLSA Coarse now at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bdPAVD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-221 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/buy1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<div class=\"recipe\">\n<h2>Bubble Bar Recipe Master<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Recipe author<\/strong>:\u00a0 Yield: 15 bubble bars. Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes<\/p>\n<h5>NOTE: INGREDIENT NAMES ARE LINKED TO AMAZON FOR EASY PURCHASE.<\/h5>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4a04n5m\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/buy1.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"28\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WebP9z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1184\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Tartaric Acid<\/a>\u00a0<strong>(not cream of tartar!)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>5 1\/2 cups\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3WgonNS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1175\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Baking Soda<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 cups\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4bdPAVD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1177\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">SLSA Coarse<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1-1\/2 cups\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xRHP9s\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1188\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Vegetable Glycerine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 drops\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4b6yx7N\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1178\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Coco Betaine<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp <a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xRmLzN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1183\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Gel Colorant<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1\/3 cup\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UcVU8T\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1191\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Essential<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3w9KMBI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1190\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Fragrance<\/a>\u00a0Oil<\/li>\n<li>3\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3QgFRFQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1187\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Mini Loaf Pans<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UsYSHD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1189\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Sculpey Super Slicer<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong>STEP 1:<\/strong>\u00a0Add Wet Ingredients to Dry Ingredients<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Put the dry ingredients in a medium bowl in this order: a) SLSA Course, b) tartaric acid, and b) baking soda.<\/li>\n<li>Next, add the wet ingredients in this order (on top of the dry ingredients): a) glycerine, b) fragrance and c) CocoBetaine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>STEP 2:<\/strong>\u00a0Make White Base<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Mix together all ingredients (but color).<\/li>\n<li>You should end up with a soft, cookie dough consistency.<\/li>\n<li>If your mixture is still powdery and not holding together, add a small amount of vegetable glycerine. If your mix is extremely dense and brick-like, add another drop of coco betaine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>STEP 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Add Color<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Add color to you white base. You can divide the white base and add different colors for different layers.<\/li>\n<li>Micas and shimmers can also be used in this base.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong>STEP 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Mold in Small Loaf Pans (or any mold)<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Line each loaf pan with wax paper. Put a strip on the narrow side and the wide side.<\/li>\n<li>Pack your colored mixture into your lined loaf pans.<\/li>\n<li>Let these sit in the loaf pans for 2-4 hours before you slice them. Some bubble bars will rise more than others. That\u2019s okay, just check them periodically and flatten the loaf back down in the pan. Don\u2019t try to cut the bubble bars while they are still in the \u2018rising\u2019 phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-264 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble-bars-resting-525.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"525\" height=\"295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble-bars-resting-525.jpg 525w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble-bars-resting-525-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><br \/>\n<h3><strong>STEP 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Cut your Bubble Bars<\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li>Unmold the loaf on a sheet of wax paper. Use the sides of the wax paper to make the final shape of your loaf.\u00a0 You can still shape it at this point before you slice it. It should be firm, but not hard.<\/li>\n<li>Slice into 3\/4 to 1 inch slices with a\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49X8WOK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1189\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">Sculpey super slicer<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Let them cure for two days before packaging.\u00a0 Store bubble bars out of sunlight!\u00a0 The sun can degrade the color and fragrance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49RP3r2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-265 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sculpey_300x450.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sculpey_300x450.png 300w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sculpey_300x450-200x300.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/49RP3r2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sculpey Super Slicer<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n<h2><strong>Bubble Bar Recipe Troubleshooting<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Have I added enough\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3xSR1KN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1188\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">glycerine<\/a>?<\/h3>\n<p>If your mix is still powdery and does not hold together like a soft cookie dough, it needs more glycerine.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Have I used too much or too little\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UyvXSK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1178\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">cocobetaine<\/a>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Even though just a few drops of this go into a bubble bar, it can make a HUGE difference. In addition, it will vary with different fragrances. Example: Eucalyptus essential oil will cause the bubble bar to rise less vs. almost any other fragrance oil.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Don\u2019t leave out the Coco Betaine!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unfortunately, if you leave out the\u00a0<a class=\"eafl-link eafl-link-text eafl-link-direct\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3UyvXSK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-eafl-id=\"1178\" data-eafl-parsed=\"1\">coco betaine<\/a>, you will get a dense, brick-like bubble bar that it hard to crumble. It is like making bread without the yeast.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t do it. Whereas, if you add too much coco betaine, your molded mixture will rise and spill over the sides of the pan. Don\u2019t worry. If this happens, just wait to cut your loaf after it completely relaxes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>NOTE: Now that you have coco betaine and SLSA on hand, you can also make our\u00a0<a href=\"\/bath-bomb-recipes\/make-a-bath-bomb-float-like-lush\/\">Floating Bath Bombs<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Have I undermixed my wet\/dry mix?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>If you mix it right, you will have a soft cookie dough consistency and the color is evenly distributed and not speckly.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/4derhsa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-267 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble_bar.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" srcset=\"https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble_bar.jpg 640w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble_bar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/howtobathbomb.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bubble_bar-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This bubble bar recipe is the secret to soft bubble bars that foam and bubble on contact with water!\u00a0 They are the coolest, cutest bars because they crumble easily and make mountains of long-lasting, creamy bubbles. 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