FAQ
What do you use in the potions? How do you make them?
I use distilled water and 99.9% Isopropyl Alcohol in a sanitised bottle to prevent any bacteria or algae growth! I use food colouring or ink to colour the liquid, and mica powder to create the colour change effect. The particle size and quantity makes a difference to the colour change and how fast it settles!
I then use jute twine around the neck of each bottle, which is burned for neatness, as you might see in my videos. For all charms I cut the chain to length and attach a charm with a jump ring. The cork or cap is secured via industrial adhesive (this differs between designs due to a variety of cap types, but I usually fluctuate between contact adhesive, clear silicone sealant, UV resin, 2 part epoxy and B6000).
I use sealing wax (different to candle wax as it's much more durable!) for the top, and have a stamp with my logo which I had custom made. I then use a chrome pen to colour in the design!
Where do you buy your labels?
For most of my time making potions I have printed these at home on label paper with an Epson Ecotank and cut them out at home, I have also experimented with getting all the labels printed and kiss-cut on vinyl. I am still experimenting and trying from different sellers, and also testing with printing and then cutting with a Brother ScanNCut.
Can I make them myself?
Absolutely! There are lots of good tutorials online on how to get started, with GrimSweetnessApothecary being a great point of reference, as well as several YouTube creators. I would politely ask that if you choose to try and replicate my designs, don't sell them. Thank you!
When are you next restocking?
I haven't yet implemented regular restock dates, but if you sign up to my stock alert mailing list, you will get an announcement for upcoming dates and alerts when stock goes live. As well as that you can follow us on our social media pages, or join our Discord server, where we post about upcoming stock drops and give sneak-peeks into upcoming releases.
Do you ship to XYZ?
I currently ship to the UK, Europe, North American regions and Oceania.
If your country isn't listed on here and you'd like to query it, feel free to ask!
How do you come up with the designs?
As an individual with ADHD my design process is rather chaotic, but I usually start with mixing the colour combinations and then building the designs up from there. Colour theory plays a huge role in figuring out the colour changes of potions, and it is an unpredictable beast at best (for example, green mica in red liquid makes... a red to red colour change), so often I just experiment lots and lots and lots, let the happy accidents occur, and come up with some cool accenting designs from there.
Will you make [this] design?
Chances are, if it's frequently requested it MIGHT just be in the works - but if not, feel free to put your idea in the suggestions channel of our Discord server, and I might just make it happen one day!
(Yes, I hear you, Dark Souls fans!)
Do you do customs?
The volume of requests for customs always takes me aback - you guys really, really want them. I can't do all of them, but I hear you - as a result, I plan on opening set slots for totally custom potions on an auction basis in the near future. This will give you the opportunity to get totally involved in the design process, from bottle type to potion colours and the way I paint the label. Naturally, this might come with an edited and posted video too - so you guys will get to be completely involved in the design process and maybe even share it to the world!
I don't have a date for these yet, but keep an eye on our socials and get signed up to the mailing list!
What's upcoming?
Oh man, I have so many plans and too little time - but expanding my product library is in the works at the moment. You can expect a really cool variety of new fantasy style art from decorations to things that are even wearable. Keep your eyes peeled.
I also have a new "roll for potion" series in the works inspired by the legendary AdventuresInAardia himself!