These are the directions for making a calming bottle. These bottles are useful for children and adults in helping them to relax, focus, and relieve stress or anxiety.

Supplies

plastic 16-ounce bottle with lid
8 ounces clear liquid glue
2 cups water
2 cup glass measuring cup
microwave
extra fine glitter (any color)
food coloring (any color)
funnel
small spoon
small lightweight items to place in bottle (optional)
glue gun (recommended)

Step 1: Prepare the Bottle

Clean the plastic bottle.
Peel off any labels.

Step 2: Heat Water

Heat 1 cup of water in the microwave for 2 minutes.

***Caution: Handle with care as contents will be hot.

Step 3: Combine Liquids

Use a funnel to pour 1 cup of hot water and ½ cup of clear liquid glue into the bottle.
Add 5 drops of food coloring.
Place the lid on the bottle tightly and shake to mix.

Step 4: Add Glitter and Optional Items

Add 1-2 spoonfuls of glitter.
Gently swirl the bottle to mix.
Add the lightweight items to the bottle (optional).

Step 5: Adjust Settling Time

Add water to fill to one inch from the top.
Tighten the lid on the bottle.
Gently shake the bottle to mix.
Time how long the glitter takes to settle. 2 minutes is ideal.
If it is too quick, pour out some liquid and add more glue.
If it is too slow, pour out some liquid and add more water.
Fill the bottle ½ inch from top.
Allow the bottle to cool to room temperature.

Step 6: Secure Lid on Bottle

(Optional: Prevents accidental opening)

Allow glue gun to heat up (time varies by glue gun)
Remove the lid.
Using glue gun, put hot glue around the inside edge of the lid.

***Caution: Tip of glue gun and glue are hot and can burn. Carefully hold lid on outside edge to prevent getting burned.

Put the lid back on the bottle.

Introduction: How to Make a Calming Bottle