It depends on the bottle’s purpose and material. Here are ideas that many customers use:

• Decor/display: Distilled water with a few drops of food-safe color for a swirly look, a touch of clear glycerin for slower movement, or dry fills like sand, dried flowers, or confetti. If you’re making a permanent prop, consider sealing the cork with craft glue.
• Crafts/jewelry: Tiny charms, beads, glitter, or colored sand in mini vials.
• Storage: For essential oils or DIY solutions, choose darker glass with tight screw caps and clearly label contents.
• Beverages: Only use drinkware that’s labeled food-grade and designed for liquids. Avoid hot liquids unless the product description allows it. Always rinse before first use.

Keep filled bottles out of reach of children and check product details for intended use.

You’ll see a few common terms that mean similar things, and they’re often used based on size or style:

• Spell jars / wish bottles: Mini glass bottles with corks for crafts and keepsakes.
• Glass vials: Small cylindrical containers, sometimes used for jewelry or samples.
• Apothecary bottles: Vintage-style containers for decor.
• Boston round bottles: Rounded shoulders with screw caps, often in clear or amber glass.
• Spherical or ornament bottles: Round plastic or glass bottles popular for sand art and party favors.

When browsing, try searches like “glass vials with cork,” “apothecary bottle,” or “Boston round,” and use filters for material, size, and closure to narrow down options.

You can shop a wide range of potion-style bottles on Walmart.com, with options for shipping, delivery, or store pickup where available. The assortment spans:

• Craft and decor bottles: Mini vials with corks, spherical bottles for sand art, and decorative apothecary styles.
• Functional containers: Clear or amber bottles with screw caps for non-food storage.
• Themed drinkware: Seasonal bottles designed for beverages.

Use filters to sort by size (ml/oz), material (glass or plastic), and closure (cork, screw cap, lid). Availability can vary by location, so checking your zip code for pickup or delivery options can help you plan.

On this page, “potion bottle” is a catchall for small decorative or functional containers that evoke a magical or apothecary look. They come in different shapes and sizes and typically feature:

• Materials: Glass or plastic, sometimes tinted or frosted.
• Closures: Cork stoppers for a vintage vibe, or screw caps/lids for a tighter seal.
• Uses: Crafts, party favors, sand art, cosplay accessories, light storage of non-food items, and themed drinkware when labeled food-safe.

Always review each product’s description for intended use, capacity, and care instructions. Some bottles are purely decorative, while others are designed for beverages or storage.

Start with how you plan to use it, then match the capacity and opening:

• Jewelry/mini keepsakes: Tiny vials around 1–10 ml are lightweight and easy to wear.
• Party favors/crafts: Small bottles around 40–60 ml (about 1–2 oz) fit sand, confetti, or notes.
• Sand art/ornaments: Spherical bottles around 5 oz create a bolder display.
• Cosplay belts/props: Mid-size round bottles around 250 ml offer visibility without too much weight.
• Daily hydration: Themed drink bottles often range 20–32 oz for regular use.

Also check the neck diameter to match corks or caps, choose glass for clarity or amber for light-sensitive contents, and consider screw caps (often with liners) when a tighter seal is preferred.