Bath Bomb Business
Bath bombs made at home with a steel press and sold singly or in gift sets
Video published Nov 4, 2026 by Forgotten Ways to Make Money
Startup cost: Very low startup cost (a $30-$60 stainless press plus baking soda, citric acid and fragrance)
Source video
Forgotten Ways to Make Money · 20 “Poor Man’s” Machines That Can Turn $10 in Materials Into Products That Sell for $100+ ↗
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What It Is
Mix baking soda, citric acid, cornstarch, fragrance and color, then compress it in a stainless steel lever press so each bath bomb comes out as an even sphere. One batch can make about 40 bombs at roughly 50 cents of material each. Sell them online or to boutiques for $4-$7 each or more in gift sets of six.
The Pitch
The video says the press is what makes the product look spa-quality instead of homemade, which it claims is worth about triple the price. It argues fragrance does most of the selling.
Who It’s Best For
Crafters who like making scented gifts and are comfortable with packaging and online listings.
The Truth (as we see it)
The video is a narrated list with typical costs and prices but no named seller or sales records, so treat the figures as rough estimates. Bath bombs are a crowded category on Etsy and at markets, so branding and scent matter. In many places they count as cosmetics, which brings labeling rules, and humidity can ruin stock. The channel promotes its own paid 'Forgotten Money Making Library' of side-income guides.
Our assessment, based on the video and what’s typical across similar videos. We don’t independently verify income claims or prices.
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