How to Make Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles for Halloween!

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Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles are the perfect DIY project for a spooky Halloween craft session!

Using simple supplies and a bit of creativity, you can create these enchanting bottles with the kids in around 30 minutes.

Perfect for a classroom activity or a Sunday afternoon at home, this project promises to sprinkle some magical dust on your Halloween festivities!

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Three potion bottles made from craft sticks. A purple Witches Brew, a green Cob Web Stew, and an orange Bat Wing Tonic.

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The printable tutorial card is towards the end of this page. We recommend reading through the blog post so you don’t miss any of our tips and ideas!

Level: Easy
Active Time: 30 mins + drying time
Kid Friendly: Yes. Some assistance may be required.

Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles

As Halloween approaches, there’s no better way to get into the spirit than homemade decorations, and our Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles are an excellent project for crafters of all ages!

This Halloween craft uses just a few affordable craft supplies, including wooden craft sticks/popsicle sticks/lolly sticks, paint, and free printable potion labels—but you can create your own witchy labels, too.

You can make these craft stick potion bottles at home, in the classroom, at a residential home, or even at a community center event.

Whether you’re looking to add a personal touch to your Halloween Party decor or just want some fun crafting time with the kids, these potion bottles will indeed cast a spell!

Be sure to check out all of our Halloween Crafts and other Halloween ideas in our annual Crafty October series.

Materials & Tools Used in This Craft

The materials and tools needed for this project have been linked to Amazon below for your convenience. The quantities are on the craft tutorial card at the end of this post.

Craft Supplies for Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles - craft sticks, paints, craft foam, scissors, glue
Craft Supplies for Craft Stick Potion Bottles

Where Can I Get Cheap Craft Supplies?

This budget-friendly craft uses supplies you may already have or can purchase cheaply at a dollar store (or local equivalent).

Check out your local dollar stores like Dollar Tree if you’re in the USA. If you’re in the UK, the PoundshopThe RangeWilko, and Baker Ross are great places to shop for cheap and inexpensive craft supplies. To the rest of the world reading this—we’re sorry we don’t know every cheap store out there, but please do hunt the ones out in your location for crafting bargains!

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Three potion bottles made from craft sticks. A purple Witches Brew, a green Cob Web Stew, and an orange Bat Wing Tonic.

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Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles Tutorial Card

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Three potion bottles made from craft sticks. A purple Witches Brew, a green Cob Web Stew, and an orange Bat Wing Tonic.

Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles

Michelle Ordever
Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles make a fun and easy Halloween project for kids and adults, adding a spooky and magical touch to your festive décor this season. Perfect for home or classroom crafting.
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Active Time 30 minutes
Project Craft
Holiday Halloween
Makes 3
Difficulty Easy

Instructions
 

  • To make the tall potion bottle, line up three jumbo craft sticks vertically on your work surface. For the medium potion bottle, line up three regular craft sticks, and for the small potion bottle, line up six mini sticks. Use scissors to trim additional jumbo craft sticks to the width of each bottle. You will need two for the tall and medium bottles and one for the small bottle. Use a glue gun to attach them to the bottles to hold the sticks in place.
    Arranging Craft Sticks to Make Bottles
  • Basecoat the tall potion bottle orange, the medium bottle purple, and the small one green. Leave to dry, and apply a second coat if necessary.
    Painting Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles
  • Use a pencil to lightly mark a jumbo craft stick into three. Basecoat one section each with orange, purple, and green. Basecoat a second jumbo craft stick with black paint. Leave to dry, and apply a second coat if necessary.
    Painting Craft Stick Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottle Necks
  • Cut apart the three colored sections from the painted craft stick and attach each one to the top center of the potion bottles with a glue gun. This creates the necks of the bottles. Cut the black craft stick into three sections and attach them to the top center of the bottlenecks with a glue gun. This creates the lids of the bottles.
    Assembling Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles
  • Cut three rectangles the width of each potion bottle from black craft foam. Download, and print out the Free Printable Potion Bottle Labels. Cut out the round labels with scissors. Attach the black rectangles and labels to the potion bottles with a glue gun and glue sticks.
    Attaching Labels to Craft Stick Magic Potion Bottles
  • Display where desired, and Happy Halloween!
    Three potion bottles made from craft sticks. A purple Witches Brew, a green Cob Web Stew, and an orange Bat Wing Tonic.

Notes

Handy Tips & More Ideas

  • Pre-Paint the Craft Sticks—If you’re crafting with a group and pressed for time, paint the craft sticks in advance. This ensures they are dry and ready to go when it’s time to assemble the potion bottles. Alternatively, use Acrylic Paint Pens, which will dry more quickly.
  • Use Liquid Glue for Safety—Swap the glue gun with liquid craft glue for small kids. It may take longer to dry, but it’s safer for little hands.
  • Get Creative with Colors—While bright orange, purple, and green are classic Halloween colors, feel free to mix it up! Try metallic paints or even glow-in-the-dark colors for an extra spooky effect.
  • Add Glitter for a Magical Touch—Sprinkle glitter on the potion bottles after painting for an enchanted sparkle. Just make sure the paint is still wet to ensure the glitter sticks. Alternatively, use Glitter Glue Pens to add detail to the bottles.
  • Customize the Potion Labels—Create your potion names, like “Eye of Newt” or “Dragon’s Elixir.” Kids will have fun personalizing their bottles with spooky names!
  • Cut Craft Foam in Advance—If you’re hosting a group craft session, pre-cut the craft foam rectangles and potion labels. This helps keep the activity flowing smoothly, especially for younger crafters.
  • Work on a Covered Surface—Cover your work area with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth. Crafting with paint, glue, and glitter can get messy, so it’s best to protect your table!
  • Use Recycled Materials—If you don’t have craft foam, try using scrap cardboard or felt for the labels and necks of the potion bottles. This is a great way to recycle materials you already have on hand.
  • Let Imagination Run Wild—Encourage kids to imagine what each potion bottle holds. They can create stories about the magical potions inside and play with their creations after crafting!
  • Seal the Paint for Durability—Once the bottles are dry, protect the paint and glitter with a clear sealant like Mod Podge. This makes the potion bottles more durable, especially if you plan to use them as long-term decorations.
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