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How To Make Potion Bottles

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Three potion bottles with Photo Transfer labels.

After

Glass bottles, Rust-Oleum Photo Transfer and other project supplies.

Before

Potion bottles make a great addition to any Halloween display. See how you can print and apply custom labels to your potion bottles with just a few supplies.

  1. Clean and thoroughly dry your glass bottles. Try not to get fingerprints on the area you will apply Photo Transfer.
  2. Print your potion labels on standard paper using a laser printer. Hint: Before printing, flip your images horizontally, so it looks like a mirror of the original. This way the words will read correctly once transferred. 
  3. Brush a generous amount of Photo Transfer on the printed side of the photo.
  4. Place image printed side down on glass bottle. Rub the paper evenly once placed, so that there are no air bubbles. 
  5. Let the image and Photo Transfer sit on the bottles for 12 hours.
  6. Use a damp rag to dab a section of the paper at a time. Then, use the rag to rub the image in a circular motion to remove paper backing.
  7. Once image is mostly clear, brush a layer of Photo Transfer onto photo as a top coat to protect the image. Let it dry.
  8. Place the potion bottles onto a bar cart with your other Halloween decor.

Other Materials:

  • Assortment of Liquor Bottles, Clean of Labels
  • Laser-Printed Potion Labels, Cut to Size
  • Painter's Tape
  • Paper
  • Ruler

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