Bomb your pool with this 2,000-lb. DIY bath bomb

You could use your DIY skills to craft your own custom bath bombs, but why stop there? Why not create a bath bomb for your pool?

June 28, 2018

Are you tired of working double shifts at the plant? Are you searching for a little rest and relaxation? Do you like bathing in colorful water? Then let me introduce you to the bath bomb. Featuring a range of ingredients from essential oils and effervescent scents to colorful dyes and, perhaps, even a surprise toy inside, bath bombs are quickly becoming the go-to for the overworked and the young at heart. You could use your DIY skills to craft your own custom bath bombs, but why stop there? Why not create a bath bomb for your pool? The team from Vat19 did just that, constructing a 2,000-lb. bath bomb using corn starch, citric acid, baking soda, black dye, and a very large fiberglass mold.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski

Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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