6. Apothecary Potion Bottles
Unleash your inner mad scientist or wicked witch by spending an evening brewing up a collection of antique apothecary potion bottles. Gather unique glass bottles of various shapes, sizes, and colors—recycled wine bottles, olive oil jars, and vintage perfume vials work beautifully. Using mod podge, coffee staining techniques, and free printable vintage labels, you and your friends can label your creations with sinister names like “Dragon’s Blood,” “Essence of Nightshade,” or “Liquid Moon Drops.”
Fill the bottles with water colored with food dye, metallic luster dust, and glitter to create shimmering, swirling potions that look magical when shaken. You can seal the corks with real dripping wax from burning candles to give them an authentic, ancient look. Wrapping the necks of the bottles with twine, cheesecloth, or hanging small metal charms adds the perfect finishing touch to these enchanting shelf displays.