Satsuma Bubble Scoops

Recommended Ingredients:

(yields approx. 8 Bubble Scoops)

Dry Ingredients:

• 200g Baking Soda 
• 50g Cream of Tartar
• 100g Lathanol
• 30g Cornstarch

Wet Ingredients:                                  

• 20g Shea Butter
• 5g  Polysorbate 80
• 15g Glycerin
• 40g Cocamidopropyl Betaine Surfactant
• 10g Satsuma Fragrance
• 5x scoops of Sunset Orange Mica
• 3x Gold Shimmer Mica

Recommended Utensils:

• 2 Mixing Bowls
• 2 Glass Measuring Cups
• 1x 0.15cc Plastic Scoop (for mica)
• Stainless Steel Ice Cream Scoop (with trigger)
• Baking Sheet
• Scale
• Sifter
• Stirring Stick
• Gloves
• Face Mask (highly recommended when handling powders)

Directions:

• Step 1: In a well-ventilated space (wear a face mask), sift together the baking soda, cream of tartar, and cornstarch into a mixing bowl. Add the Lathanol last (do not sift it as it will become airborne ), and gently mix all dry ingredients together until uniform.

 

• Step 2: In a glass measuring cup, combine the polysorbate 80, glycerin, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, and Satsuma fragrance oil. Stir well to blend.

 

• Step 3: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl of dry ingredients and begin mixing thoroughly using gloved hands or a spatula. The mixture will start to resemble damp sand.

• Step 4: Gently melt the shea butter in a separate measuring cup using a microwave or double boiler. Once just melted, pour it into the bowl and knead everything together until you have a soft, moldable dough—similar to playdough in texture. Add a little more glycerin if the mix feels too dry.

• Step 5: Divide the dough into two equal portions: To one half, add the Sunset Orange mica. To the other, add the Gold Shimmer mica. Mix each portion thoroughly until the color is fully incorporated.

 

• Step 6: Using your ice cream scoop, add some orange dough to the bottom and then fill the rest with gold shimmer dough. Press firmly into the scoop and release onto a baking sheet. Repeat until all the dough is used up.
  
  

 

• Step 7: Allow the scoops to air dry for at least 24 hours. Once fully hardened, package them in a container or wrap to keep out moisture.

Usage:

Fill your tub with warm water. Use one full scoop or break off a portion and crumble it under running water. For best results, agitate the water to help create luxurious, long-lasting bubbles.

Storage & Safety:

Keep in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and humidity.

Not edible! Store away from pets and children due to appearance and scent.

Troubleshooting Your Bubble Scoops

Scoop not holding its shape?

• Be sure to press the mixture firmly into the scoop. A light pack won’t hold together.
  
  

Scoops crumbling after release?

• If some scoops are turning out fine but others fall apart, your mix may have started drying out. Add a small amount of glycerin and knead until the texture becomes pliable and cohesive again.
  
  

Scoops sticking to the scoop?

• A sticky mixture usually means it's too wet. Add a little extra baking soda to rebalance the texture and reduce stickiness.