How to Make a Calming Bottle

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Intro: How to Make a Calming Bottle

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.

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.