World of WarCrafts: Super potions
by Shelbi Roach 
Apr 10th 2008 at 9:00AM
Every Thursday, Shelbi Roach of The Bronze Kettle guides you in creating WoW-inspired crafts using real world mats with World of WarCrafts.If you ever find yourself low on Health or out of Mana, or you're in need of an innovative gift idea for a hardcore WoW fan, then try your hand at crafting these nifty potions. Minimal alchemy skills required. One of these pots is guaranteed to add +10 geek appeal to any players WoWspace.
Here is what you will need:
- Candle Gel Wax
- Candle Dye (Gel Safe)
- Glass Potion Bottle (any shape)
- Funnel
- Corks (unless your bottle comes with one)
- Ribbon (go for the gold)
- Scissors
- Super Glue
Click on the images below to view a gallery of step-by-step instructions.
Filed under: How-tos, World of WarCrafts
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Ladli Apr 10th 2008 9:28AM
This was a pretty creative idea. I really like the look and the effect - especially the litecubes. Nice touch.
Dakira Apr 10th 2008 9:37AM
Impressive!
Have to give this one a try!
Brawndo Apr 10th 2008 9:52AM
Those look awesome, though I was kind of annoyed that they glossed over how they got them lit up like that. Are the litecubes embedded in the gel as it cools? Or did they just drop them in the bottle I guess? Adding to my annoyance is the fact that the Litecubes website isn't very forthcoming on how or where to procure them. Still, determined to get my hands on these, I will contact them.
blackwolf675 Apr 10th 2008 10:17AM
I think these look great!
Sad thing is: the Litecubes appear battery operated - so after about 12hrs it's dead.
I started looking and found some glow-in-the-dark powder that you can mix into the gel candle. The powder would let you keep 'recharging' the potion so the item would glow on demand without batteries.
Unfortunately, the 'red' powder has a short glow time, but the blue can apparently last up to 8hrs.
Think I'll have to try these for Christmas presents!
Jon Apr 10th 2008 10:39AM
Lightcubes are used but they are merely hidden behind the potions to provide the lighting effect you see in the picture. Please refrain from trying to shove a 1-inch plastic cube into a tiny half-inch glass hole. =)
Joshua Ochs Apr 10th 2008 10:55AM
I don't normally go for the WarCrafts (I tend to make a mess of things like this), but this one has definitely got me interested. Those look *awesome*, and sound even within my limited reach. Definitely something to try on a rainy weekend. :)
censorman Apr 10th 2008 11:25AM
love this stuff, keep it coming!
Rhoelyn Apr 10th 2008 11:55AM
To add an extra dose of practicality to these, I'd add a wick and make it a proper candle. I love to burn a candle by my compute while I'm playing, and a 'potion du jour' candle would be awesome. :) If scents are your thing, you can also buy candle scenting oils to add to the mix with the coloring. What would a mana potion smell like, any way?
Yours,
~Rhoe
Jon Apr 10th 2008 12:09PM
Blueberries of course. ;)
Eternalpayn Apr 10th 2008 5:11PM
That would be cool with the smoke coming out of the top.
Nefret Apr 10th 2008 12:37PM
Okay, now I have to break down and go to the craft store. These look awesome ;D I like Rhoelyn's idea of scenting them and making them actual candles too.
Shelbi Apr 10th 2008 9:06PM
You can purchase Lightcubes here: http://www.littlebrightlights.com/site/1435548/page/709577
"Non-replaceable batteries last about 36 to 48 hours on steady light mode, or more than a week on flashing light mode," so quite a bit more than 12 hours.
Initially, I thought about putting scents and a wick in the candles, but you would have to use a really long match in order to light them because the neck is so slender.. and there is also the concern with the glass breaking due to heat in such an enclosed space.
Kump Apr 11th 2008 6:36AM
Hi,
First, thank you Shelbi for your weekly craft review.
I'd like trying this but since ice cubes don't last more than few hours or days, I'd like to know if these potions are as pretty without light? Pictures maybe?
Regards,
Kump.
Andrew Apr 12th 2008 12:11PM
Quick question...I'm helping an art camp teacher put this together, and I want to know if you could color the wax after it was in the vials as opposed to before. Can this be done? The kids (VERY CLOSELY SUPERVISED) would like that more than "Pick one of 5 colors. Blah."
Shelbi Apr 12th 2008 10:49PM
I have added a picture to the photo gallery which shows the potions in regular light. They are still quite pretty. :)
You can buy pre-colored, ready to squeeze, gel in a tube. It's ready to use immediately, no heating, which might be better for the kiddos. You can search the web for the tubes. I found some online, but only in 2 colors (yellow and orange). You might also want to check with your local craft store.
http://cj.shop.com/Yellow_Candle_Gel_per_Each-17895395-25075936-p!.shtml?sourceid=23
Andrew Apr 30th 2008 2:11PM
Thank you!
We'll take this into consideration. Thankfully most of the kids are older, so we might be able to safely do the original project. We need to do some testing yet, but this looks good. Thank you for this column.
Z Jun 2nd 2008 7:43PM
I suppose simply inserting a small LED by drilling a hole in the bottom would have a sweet effect as well. The alternative would be placing a small lamp behind it, which would last indefinitely, rather than those cubes.
Regardless, looks super sweet and easy to make to boot. Definitely going to try this one!