QC#97 - 'TNT' Bath Bomb

AA homemade "bath bomb" erupts on contact with water, infusing color, fragrance, and relaxation.

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Music by Scott & Brendo “One More Time” Instrumental

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A commercial "bath bomb" from a hotel my wife took me to, as part of a birthday getaway in 2014.

WARNING: Use of this product typically induce feelings of love, relaxation, and appreciation, in the user. Side effects may include hugs, kisses, and in some cases, pregnancy. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that any project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

Project History & More Info:

A little over 2 years ago, my wife decided that for my birthday gift she wanted to take me out to spend the night at a very romantic, but very old, hotel.

As we were checking in, the attendant asked us if we'd like to purchase a "bath bomb" to enhance our experience.

I had never heard of a "bath bomb" before, but naturally my ears perked up, and of course I was interested in anything ending with the word "bomb".

The instructions said to simply drop it in the bath water, so we did, and to my amazement, it immediately started fizzing and bubbling, and making the room smell amazing. The water got softer, and our bath felt like luxury and pure bliss.

I decided right then and there (in the bath tub) that I was going to figure out how to make one of these amazing devices, and share it with the world.

It turns out a lot of people have made bath bombs, and some even made videos as well, so I had a good place to start. But as I searched the internet and experimented with different recipes I wasn't really happy with the results.

I followed Brooke's instructions perfectly, changing only the color and the amount of water slightly, and to my great satisfaction, this recipe worked perfectly! ..which meant my wife and I enjoyed another bath bomb experience that night.

With Valentines Day quickly approaching, my goal was to come up with a cool project idea that anyone could share with their partner, and be proud of. I wanted a project that was "King of Random Style", but still gentle and elegant enough to make a woman happy, and genuinely excited about her gift as well.

I spent weeks experimenting with different ideas, colors, and molds, and developed ideas ranging from black Bob-ombs and round bath bombs, to sticks of TNT.

Ultimately I settled on a red/pink stick of dynamite, because it looks cool, and turns the water pink as it diffuses.

My wife guided me in my choices of essential oils, based on what she prefers, so the only thing left for me to figure out was how to make the wick useful.

The idea of tying a secret gift, like jewelry, to the end of the string then packing it into the bath bomb during production came to me as I was nearing the end of my prototyping.

This was too perfect! Not only was the presentation already awesome, and the bath stimulating, impressive, and relaxing, but now to top it all of there was a piece of jewelry inside as well!

My wife loved the idea so much we immediately got on Amazon and picked out a ring she adored, so I could pack it into her "surprise" while filming the video :)

I have never taken so many baths in my life as I have in the last 2 weeks prototyping and testing TNT bath bombs, and loved everyone. ..except for the ones with the black food coloring.

I hope you try this project yourself, and drop the "Love Bomb" this Valentines Day, on your special someone.
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[TheKingofRandom]

Hey are you guys ready for Valentines Day? This project should help make your love life explode. Look for it on Tuesday morning! (February 9th) :) In the mean-time, have a great weekend!

[BaeKasma]

valentine???


"quietly sobbing in the background"

[stefannilsson]

ok, so you are good at chemistry, physics, electronics, making stuff by hand and love....

where did you learn everything?

[MadScienceHacksTV]

I like this new spin on an old concept.

[Zeus-shmo]

I really love the variety of the videos you make! How some are easy and some are hard, some are electronics and some are about other topics. Really great!

[megantay]

Plot twist: Those weren't his wife's hands, they were his own and Grant enjoys painting his nails red.

[nnamdi]

That is probably one of the most genius things you've shown so far

[TheKingofRandom]

Some quick links to a few of the materials I used:

[Supermanohman]

You know I thought your arc welder, styro slicer, and propane torch were challenging to build, but building something for an intimate evening with a significant other, that's just out of my league.

[SpecificLove]

Very cool, I may have to try this for the wife. Waiting for the full video.

[vuggiexx]

I would've changed the text to "you're dynamine" instead of dynamite.

[Robertianocockrell]

this channel has grown a lot. in a good way.

[gaminghoot]

Secret surprise, yes. When it stains your skin.

[kurumi]

For everyone studying science and math, this is what you can do when you master the subject. (Actually pretty excited myself)

[jay-rad]

you should try and make a mini series of making a quadcopter. hope you like my idea

keep up the good work

[pphmotivation]

I swear, I'm going to his house when the zombie apocalypse starts

[Nerdforge]

Love it! I always get these at Lush, but now I may be able to make my own :D

[supersonic]

You are great at everything! What's next? A working time traveling machine made out of papers, some household items and 3 things you made from another project video.
Anyways, what I'm trying to say

You are awesome!

[utubex]

My daughter has been making bath fizzies since she was 7. It's more of an Arts and Crafts thing than science, IMHO.

[LightyNourT]

WARNING: Use of this product typically induce feelings of love, relaxation and appreciation, in the user. Side effects may include hugs, kisses, and in some cases, pregnancy. Have fun, but always think ahead, and remember that any project you try is at YOUR OWN RISK.

You got me, Grant. 10 minutes of laughing from this one. XD