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#Let the bombs dry. Leave the bath bombs in the molds for at least 24 hours. Place the molds in a cool, dry area away from moisture. If after 24 hours the bath bombs still feel slightly damp, remove them from the molds and allow them to air dry independently. | #Let the bombs dry. Leave the bath bombs in the molds for at least 24 hours. Place the molds in a cool, dry area away from moisture. If after 24 hours the bath bombs still feel slightly damp, remove them from the molds and allow them to air dry independently. | ||
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| − | #Store the bath fizzies. When the bath bombs no longer feel damp to the touch, remove them from their drying area and store them in an airtight container. Keep the bombs away from moisture to prevent premature fizzing, and enjoy them in your next bath!<ref>http://www.marthastewart.com/271871/bath-fizzies</ref> | + | #Store the bath fizzies. When the bath bombs no longer feel damp to the touch, remove them from their drying area and store them in an airtight container. Keep the bombs away from moisture to prevent premature fizzing, and enjoy them in your next bath!<ref name="rf16443">http://www.marthastewart.com/271871/bath-fizzies</ref> |
#*Homemade bath bombs don't have any preservatives, so it's best to use them within a few months. | #*Homemade bath bombs don't have any preservatives, so it's best to use them within a few months. | ||
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#Allow the bombs to dry. Set the mold with the bath bombs in a cool, dry area for at least 24 hours to ensure that all moisture has evaporated. If necessary, you can pop the bath bombs from the molds after the first 8 hours and place them in a dry towel to expedite the process. | #Allow the bombs to dry. Set the mold with the bath bombs in a cool, dry area for at least 24 hours to ensure that all moisture has evaporated. If necessary, you can pop the bath bombs from the molds after the first 8 hours and place them in a dry towel to expedite the process. | ||
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| − | #Store the bath bombs. When the bombs feel dry to the touch, remove them from their molds or drying towel and place them in an airtight container. Keep them away from moisture until they are ready to use. Enjoy your new bath bombs in a relaxing bath!<ref>http://fitnessista.com/2013/04/diy-bath-bombs/</ref> | + | #Store the bath bombs. When the bombs feel dry to the touch, remove them from their molds or drying towel and place them in an airtight container. Keep them away from moisture until they are ready to use. Enjoy your new bath bombs in a relaxing bath!<ref name="rf16444">http://fitnessista.com/2013/04/diy-bath-bombs/</ref> |
#*Try to use or gift your new bath bombs within a few months to enjoy them before they fall apart or otherwise decrease in quality. | #*Try to use or gift your new bath bombs within a few months to enjoy them before they fall apart or otherwise decrease in quality. | ||
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#*If the bath bombs still seem moist after 24 hours, pop them out of the molds and allow them to continue air drying for another few hours in a cool, dry location. | #*If the bath bombs still seem moist after 24 hours, pop them out of the molds and allow them to continue air drying for another few hours in a cool, dry location. | ||
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| − | #Store the bath bombs. Place all of the bath bombs in a sealable container away from moisture. When you’re ready to use them, simply place one in your bath and enjoy the milky fizz it creates!<ref>http://teachsoap.com/2012/03/22/making-bath-bombs/</ref> | + | #Store the bath bombs. Place all of the bath bombs in a sealable container away from moisture. When you’re ready to use them, simply place one in your bath and enjoy the milky fizz it creates!<ref name="rf16445">http://teachsoap.com/2012/03/22/making-bath-bombs/</ref> |
#*Use these bath bombs within a month or two for best results. | #*Use these bath bombs within a month or two for best results. | ||
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