Comments on: How to Make a Perfect Sensory Bottle

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 23:33:00 +0000

In reply to Shoshana. Hi Shoshana, If you click the name of the sensory bottle (Magnetic sensory bottle, alphabet sensory bottle, etc) there are detailed instructions on those pages to tell you how to make them. I hope this helps!

By: Shoshana

Shoshana — Tue, 08 Nov 2022 00:39:42 +0000

I was really disappointed that there are no measurements listed. I really like all the different ideas, but then how do I know how much water to oil/glue/etc to slow the falling objects?

By: Claire

Claire — Fri, 21 May 2021 17:00:22 +0000

In reply to Ms. E-G. Yes! I totally agree with you. I made one yesterday with the Core bottle and it works great. I’m definitely going to make more someday.

By: Foodpot

Foodpot — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 07:46:33 +0000

Thank you for sharing about making a perfect sensory bottle. I will try to make it this idea you have.

By: Katie T. Christiansen

Katie T. Christiansen — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 01:33:37 +0000

In reply to Karen Page. Your sensory bottle sounds absolutely beautiful! Grandparents are angels!! I can't wait to try one similar to yours.

By: Karen Page

Karen Page — Tue, 05 Mar 2019 20:56:09 +0000

My husband & I retired in Florida and we visit our kids & grandkids in Va regularly. The first sensory bottles I made for them (1yr old,3 yr old, and 2 5 year olds) were in plastic Voss water bottles. The label peels off with no residue and the water is delish. After letting the bottles dry, I fill halfway with white craft sand, some silver glitter, and shells I’ve scooped up at the beach. Gorgeous results. I hot glue gun the screw top on and gently roll the bottle to mix

By: Jane fagan

Jane fagan — Mon, 14 Jan 2019 00:01:30 +0000

How much of the candy decorating colors do you use with the bottles that change colors then go back to the original colors? Thank you Jane Fagan J

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 18 Oct 2018 05:43:57 +0000

In reply to Severina Georgieva. Salt crystal sound wonderful! I would probably just keep them dry personally :).

By: Severina Georgieva

Severina Georgieva — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:17:47 +0000

Have you ever try to make a sensory bottle with salt crystals? I want to make sensory bottles for each season and I think Epsom salt crystals can look like winter ice needles.
I was wandering if they can be my “dry” ingredient. Also, what liquid filler I should use? Obviously I can’t use water or they will dissolve. Oil should work fine, but if I want something thicker , can I use hair gel, clear glue or glycerin? Any other ideas or tips?

By: Naomi

Naomi — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 22:08:15 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

Hi Michelle, I was thinking this same thing after making my first “ocean in a bottle” yesterday. Then I remembered how I dealt with the issue of water bacteria when making DIY skincare involving water and oil emulsions. I simply added a small amount of the preservative “phenoserve” and nothing icky appeared in my moisturiser for at least 2 years. I bought it from the online Brambleberry shop in Australia and it wasn’t expensive. You can find info online about what ratio to use for what kind of liquids/oils you’re using. I don’t expect this first ocean bottle to be icky free for long but will definately try again later with the phenoserve preservative. I think it will work 🙂