Upcycled & RecycledNo. 6552 · The 2026 edition
How To Make Halloween DIY Apothecary Bottles
Transform ordinary glass bottles into eerie apothecary jars with a simple tea stain and paint trick.
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Create your own Halloween apothecary bottles using glass jars, a homemade tea-vinegar stain, and a glue-paint mixture. Rubber bands add textured details for an aged, witchy look. These easy DIY props are perfect for spooky shelf displays.
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Directions
- Brew a stain by steeping tea bags in vinegar.
- Brush or wipe the tea-vinegar mixture onto glass bottles to give them an aged look.
- Set the bottles aside until they are fully dry.
- Combine white glue with paint to produce a custom-colored coating.
- Apply the glue-paint blend to the bottles.
- Wrap rubber bands around the bottles to create decorative lines or patterns.
- Let the bottles dry completely, then arrange them as spooky Halloween decorations.