We made magical swirling Halloween Witch's Potions!
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What this video covers
Wicked Makers' Jay and Jaimie take the viral swirling potion bottle trend a step further by engineering a motorized magnetic mechanism hidden inside a DIY faux-leather spellbook to keep the mesmerizing swirl going indefinitely. Each bottle is filled with glycerin, mica powder, and food coloring to create a color-shifting storm effect, while a concealed small motor and magnets do the continuous stirring work beneath. The build is approachable for intermediate makers and fits seamlessly into witch, wizard, or fantasy Halloween themes. Detailed materials and tool lists make sourcing everything straightforward.
Key takeaways
- ◆A hidden motor-and-magnet assembly keeps the swirling potion effect running continuously, solving the few-second limitation of the shake-only trend
- ◆Glycerin combined with mica powder and food coloring produces a vivid, color-shifting swirl inside glass vials
- ◆The mechanism is disguised inside a handmade faux-leather spellbook for a fully themed display piece
- ◆Works equally well for witch, Harry Potter, Hocus Pocus, mad scientist, or wizard setups
- ◆Relatively modest materials list with common craft supplies and inexpensive small motors
Who this is for
Halloween decorators and intermediate DIY makers who want an eye-catching, continuously animated witch's potion display without expensive store-bought props.
Tools mentioned
- • utility knife
- • hot glue gun
- • paintbrushes
Materials mentioned
- • glass potion bottles
- • metallic mica powder
- • food coloring
- • glycerin
- • small motor
- • m2 nut
- • magnets
- • hot glue
- • thrift store book
- • tissue paper
- • Mod Podge
- • acrylic paint
- • wire connectors
- • battery pack
- • AA batteries
- • quarter
⚠ Safety notes
Use care when handling small motor wiring and making electrical connections; keep battery pack away from liquids used in the potion bottles.
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