3 Halloween Sensory Bottles (Easy 5 Minute Kids Crafts)

These Halloween sensory bottles are fun to make as a Halloween kids craft or calm-down tool. Keep reading for 3 spooky DIY Halloween bottles and video tutorials to learn how to make them!

These Halloween sensory bottles are fun to make as a Halloween kids craft or calm-down tool. Keep reading for 3 spooky DIY Halloween bottles and video tutorials to learn how to make them!

3 Halloween Sensory Bottles

Over the years we’ve made a few different DIY Halloween bottles, so this year I decided to compile them into one post.

These Halloween water bottle ideas are super easy to make (5 minutes or so each) and you only need the most basic crafting supplies. You might already have some of these items on hand!

Here are the Halloween bottles that we’ll show you how to make:

  1. Creepy-Crawly Spider Sensory Bottle โ€” Spooky spiders float in orange and yellow liquid. Shine a light through the bottle for a fun glowing effect!
  2. Monster Eye Sensory Bottle โ€” Googly eyes and green glitter!
  3. Witch Sensory Bottle โ€” A creepy witch face cackles on the front of the bottle. It’s even got a little witch hat on top!

Not a spider fan? You might also like ourย Falling Leaves Snow Globe! It’s perfect for fall, and not spooky at all!

Why We Love Sensory Bottles

  • Mess-free sensory play
  • Can be helpful as a “calm down” tool
  • Expose kids to new items in a controlled environment
  • You can make them for different seasons and occasions, like our Santa Sensory Bottles for Christmas
  • Only simple craft supplies needed

More benefits of sensory bottles can be found here.

3 Halloween sensory bottles laying on their side

How to Make Our DIY Halloween Bottles

The video below shows how to make all three of our Halloween sensory bottles. Detailed step-by-step written instructions follow the video, divided into sections for each specific bottle.

Note: I’ve included affiliate links for your convenience in finding supplies used to make this Halloween sensory bottle; disclosure policy available here.

Click video to play:

First, Prepare Your Bottles

For all of our Halloween sensory bottles you’ll need:

Gather the supplies listed above that correspond to the Halloween sensory bottle(s) you’ll be making.

First, remove wrapper/label from outside of plastic water bottle and wipe clean. Fill the bottle halfway with water.

TIP: If there is any sticky residue left behind, try this trick! Massage Lestoil into the residue, then wash off with dish soap and warm water. Wipe clean with a dry paper towel.

Now that you bottle is ready, skip down to the heading of the specific Halloween sensory bottle you wish to make. Add the “ingredients” for your bottle, then fill the remainder with oil.

Close the lid tightly and seal with hot glue gun.

orange Halloween sensory bottle with plastic spiders inside

Spider Halloween Sensory Bottle

Supplies Needed:

putting plastic spiders in a Halloween bottle craft

Instructions:

  • Fill bottle halfway with water.
  • Add 1 drop red food coloring and 2-3 drops yellow food coloring. Put lid back on bottle and shake until the water is orange.
  • Remove lid and add a pinch of each color ofย loom bands,ย then add the plastic spiders.
  • Fill remainder of bottle with oil. You can use whatever type of oil you have on hand: yellow cooking oil (what I used) or clear baby oil. Either one will look awesome next to the orange water!
  • Put cap back on the bottle and secure with hot glue gun.

monster eyeballs sensory bottle

Monster Eyeball Sensory Bottle

Supplies Needed:

putting googly eyes in a water bottle

Instructions:

clear Halloween witch sensory bottle for kids

Halloween Witch Sensory Bottle Supplies

drawing a witch face on a Halloween water bottle

Instructions:ย 

  • Fill bottle halfway with water.
  • Add a handful of green and purple loom bands.
  • Fill remainder of bottle with water or baby oil.
  • Replace lid and seal with hot glue.
  • Draw a witch face on the front of your bottle with Sharpies.
  • Glue mini witch hat on top of the bottle, covering the lid.

TIP: Click here to get the witch hat (part of a Halloween wine bottle costume) that we used!

putting a mini witch hat on a water bottle

More Halloween Craft Ideas & Activities for Kids

orange Halloween water bottle filled with plastic spiders

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3 Halloween Sensory Bottles (Easy 5 Minute Kids Crafts)

hese Halloween sensory bottles are fun to make as a Halloween kids craft or calm-down tool. Keep reading for 3 spooky DIY Halloween bottles and video tutorials to learn how to make them!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Keyword: crafts, Halloween, kids crafts, sensory, sensory play
Servings: 3 bottles
Author: Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost: $10

Ingredients

All Bottles Need:

  • Empty plastic water bottle
  • Cooking oil or baby oil
  • Hot glue gun

Spider Bottles Also Need:

  • Yellow and red food coloring
  • Plastic spiders I used some spider rings from last year's Trick or Treat and cut off the ring part
  • Colored plastic loom bands I used red, yellow, and white

Monster Eyeballs Bottles Need:

  • Green glitter
  • Plastic googly eyes assorted sizes

Witch Bottles Need:

  • Green and purple loom bands
  • Witch wine bottle costume or mini witch hat
  • Permanent markers assorted colors

Instructions

  • Gather the supplies listed above that correspond to the Halloween sensory bottle you'll be making.
  • First, remove wrapper/label from outside of plastic water bottle and wipe clean, removing all residue and allowing outside of bottle to dry.

To Make a Spider Sensory Bottle

  • Fill bottle halfway with water.
  • Add 1 drop red food coloring and 2-3 drops yellow food coloring. Put lid back on bottle and shake until the water is orange. Add more food coloring if needed.
  • Remove lid and add a pinch of each color ofย loom bands, as well as plastic spiders.
  • Fill remainder of bottle with vegetable oil or baby oil.
  • Put cap back on the bottle and secure with hot glue gun.

To Make a Monster Eyeball Sensory Bottle

  • Fill bottle halfway with water.
  • Add a couple spoonfuls of green glitter and a handful of google eyes.
  • Fill the rest of the bottle with baby oil and screw lid back onto the bottle. Seal with hot glue gun.

Halloween Witch Sensory Bottle Supplies

  • Fill bottle halfway with water.
  • Add a handful of green and purple loom bands.
  • Fill remainder of bottle with water or baby oil.
  • Replace lid and seal with hot glue gun.
  • Draw a witch face on the front of your bottle with Sharpies.
  • Glue mini witch hat on top of the bottle, covering the lid.

Video

 

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These Halloween sensory bottles are fun to make as a Halloween kids craft or calm-down tool. Keep reading for 3 spooky DIY Halloween bottles and video tutorials to learn how to make them!

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These Creamsicle-flavored Orange Halloween Cupcakes are the perfect pumpkin alternative! A tantalizing combination of smooth vanilla and juicy orange fruit.

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    1. Haha spiders are not normally my favorite either– they’re only ok for Halloween! ๐Ÿ™‚

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