Last year, I hosted a Halloween party where the decorations were a hit but the real stars is a row of eerie, hand-crafted wine bottles glowing on the mantle.
Guests didn’t stop talking about them. Some thought they were potion props from a haunted apothecary; others snapped selfies with them like they were guests of honor.
That’s the magic of turning simple wine bottles into Halloween showpieces. With a little paint, twine, and spooky charm, these glass vessels become conversation starters, centerpiece-worthy art, or haunting ambient lights.
Ready to steal the spotlight this season? These 20 Halloween wine bottle crafts will help you haunt your party in style and leave your guests spellbound.
This painted wine bottle might just be the cutest thing to crawl onto your Halloween shelf. The bold orange "B" is filled with hand-drawn spiderwebs and googly-eyed spiders peeking out from the curves like curious little trick-or-treaters.
Also, the two plump orange spiders at the bottom are painted with sweet expressions, giving this spooky accent a surprisingly playful vibe.
You can set it on a table or mantle, and it becomes an instant conversation starter, especially if you love crafts with character.
Step 1: Start by painting your wine bottle matte black. Let it dry completely before decorating.
Step 2: Sketch the letter “B” and spiders lightly with chalk or pencil. Then, paint them in vibrant orange and highlight with white for a 3D pop.
Step 3: Add expressive spider eyes and web lines using white and black detail brushes. You make sure to let each color dry before layering.
Step 4: Tie ribbons and berries around the neck and secure with hot glue. Then spray with sealant if desired for extra protection.
Oh my God, this spooky bottle pair takes Halloween décor to a whole new level of eerie.
One bottle is tightly wrapped with sculpted bone-like fingers that appear to grip the surface with chilling precision. The other features a hauntingly smooth skull design molded around a green glass jug, giving it a ghostly presence.
Together, they feel like something pulled from a haunted apothecary or dark fairy tale lab.
Step 1: Start by cleaning both bottles thoroughly and letting them dry. You should leave the green jug unpainted and spray the tall bottle black if not already dark.
Step 2: Roll thin clay strips to form bone shapes. Sculpt knuckles and joints for realism, then press them gently onto the tall bottle in a spiral fashion, as if wrapping a skeleton hand around it.
Step 3: On the jug, mold a skull face directly onto the bottle. Start with eye sockets, then the nasal cavity, cheekbones, and teeth. Smooth edges to blend into the glass.
Step 4: Let the clay dry completely (24-48 hours), then paint the bones and skull white. Then use a small brush to get into crevices.
Step 5: Finish by sealing both bottles with a matte clear spray to protect the details and add a professional touch.
There's something deliciously wicked about these aged "Poison No. 72" bottles. Each one is cloaked in textured black paint, wrapped in twine, and topped with sinister details like skulls, bats, and skeletal hands.
They look like something snatched from a witch’s apothecary shelf, perfect for haunted mantels or eerie table centerpieces.
Plus, the worn labels with ominous names like “Venom Spider” and “Wing of Bat” seal the deal.
What makes these so satisfying is their handcrafted charm. They don’t try to be polished; instead, they thrive in imperfection, making them feel like genuine cursed artifacts.
Step 1: Use a hot glue gun to create texture like swirls, cracks, or raised designs on your bottles before painting. Let dry.
Step 2: Paint each bottle black, covering both the glass and glued areas. For an old look, dab the brush unevenly.
Step 3: Wrap the necks with jute twine and glue on creepy accents like tiny skulls or bat wings.
Step 4: Print and glue on potion labels, then lightly smudge or stain them for an aged effect.
Tip: For an even more gothic vibe, you can mix in gray dry-brushing over the raised glue areas once the black paint dries.
These dazzling Calavera-inspired bottles are bursting with personality! Painted to resemble festive skeletons and topped with glitter-covered skulls, each figure becomes a character all its own.
The hand-painted clothing adds a quirky twist, making these bottles feel like joyful companions celebrating Día de los Muertos.
They're fun, vibrant, and totally unique, perfect for a party centerpiece or altar decoration that gets people talking. Each one is a mini masterpiece of color and charm.
Step 1: Paint each bottle to resemble a skeleton body in festive clothes. Let them dry completely.
Step 2: Cover each plastic skull with glue, then coat with glitter. Shake off the excess and let dry.
Step 3: Decorate the skulls with feathers, small embellishments, or themed miniatures using hot glue.
Step 4: Hot glue the skull heads onto the tops of the bottles to complete your calavera characters.
Covered in textured white paint for a vintage plaster effect, each one sports a cheeky cartoon face with bold black eyes, raised brows, and a big wide grin.
But the real kicker is the googly eyes, those bouncing pupils give the ghosts a hilarious personality that’s hard to ignore.
Each bottle shouts a big “BOO” in comic book-style lettering, making them perfect for adding a splash of fun to your Halloween setup.
Step 1: Spray the bottles with textured white paint. Let them dry fully, it creates a spooky stone-like look.
Step 2: Sketch out fun ghost faces with a pencil, then paint or draw over them with black acrylic or marker.
Step 3: Write the word “BOO” near the bottom in comic font for a bold finish.
Step 4: Add googly eyes over the black ovals for a silly animated effect, then glue them in place.
If you're aiming for an unsettling centerpiece that makes guests do a double take, these haunted all-seeing eye bottles deliver the chill.
Wrapped in dark, textured faux leather and chained like ancient relics, these upcycled wine bottles feel like something dragged out of a wizard’s forbidden vault.
Moreover, the glass eyes embedded around the bottle seem to follow you and that’s exactly the spooky magic you want for Halloween decor.
Step 1: Clean your bottles and remove any labels or glue residue. Let dry fully before starting.
Step 2: Cut your faux leather or craft foam into jagged pieces and glue them onto the bottle to give it a patchwork stitched skin look.
Step 3: Add doll eyes in scattered places around the bottle, nestling them between seams. Hot glue them firmly in place.
Step 4: Wrap and glue the plastic chain over the bottle surface, weaving it between eyes like veins or bindings.
Step 5: Use a sponge to dab black and brown paint over the bottle to unify the look and create a weathered texture. Let dry, then seal if desired.
Wow, this eerie bottle looks like it was plucked straight from a vampire’s apothecary.
Crafted with sculpted polymer clay, it reveals a grinning skull face that wraps around the glass like it’s fused to the bottle itself.
Paired with a tattoo-style flourish on the neck, this DIY gives off serious gothic vibes, the kind you’d expect to find on Dracula’s wine shelf.
Step 1: Begin by sketching or planning the skull layout. You’ll want upper cheekbones, a nose cavity, and top and bottom rows of teeth for dramatic effect.
Step 2: Roll out your polymer clay and mold the bone-like facial structure directly onto the bottle. Press gently to shape the contours, but don’t flatten the texture too much.
Step 3: Carefully create each tooth and press them into the gum line. Use a sculpting tool to shape creases between them, then add a slight grin for a spooky touch.
Step 4: Cure the clay according to your brand’s instructions (usually with a heat gun or baking at 275°F for 15-30 minutes). Let it cool completely before painting.
Step 5: Use acrylic paint to add depth to the teeth and around the eye sockets. Lastly, draw or transfer your gothic floral tattoo design on the bottle neck for extra flair.
Tip: If your clay doesn’t adhere well, apply a thin layer of tacky glue before molding. And if your bottle is dark-colored like green or brown, your skull face will stand out even more.
Sweetly spooky and playfully polished, these BOO bottles blend clean design with fun Halloween spirit. Each wine bottle is painted in crisp white, then wrapped in black and purple felt, gingham ribbon, and yarn to form a festive centerpiece.
Plus, large block letters spell out “B-O-O” with a ghost floating in the center and glittery spiders creeping along the sides.
This set is perfect for decorating mantels, kitchen counters, or a Halloween party table without being too scary for little ones.
Step 1: Paint each bottle white and let them dry completely.
Step 2: Wrap the base of each bottle with ribbon and felt. Then use glue to secure in place.
Step 3: Wrap yarn around the middle bottle for texture and glue on the ghost cutout.
Step 4: Attach the B and O letters to the outer bottles, adding a spider or glittery detail on each.
Step 5: Finally, tie a small bow at the neck of one or two bottles for a polished touch.
You can see this adorable ghost and mummy bottle pair will bring charm and laughter to your Halloween decor.
Made from simple wine bottles, one is transformed into a wide-eyed ghost using a draped white cloth, while the other becomes a tape-wrapped mummy peeking out with giant googly eyes.
Bonus, these budget-friendly decorations take just minutes to create but deliver loads of personality.
Step 1: For the ghost, drape the white cloth over one bottle’s neck and secure it under the head with a rubber band or string.
Step 2: Glue on two googly eyes near the top of the cloth to bring the ghost to life.
Step 3: For the mummy, wrap the second bottle in strips of masking tape or white crepe paper. Then crisscross the layers for a more authentic mummy look.
Step 4: Leave a gap in the tape where you want the eyes, then glue on the googly eyes to complete the look.
Are you scared? These haunting bottles look like they belong on the shelf of a dark alchemist or a sorceress’s lair.
Each bottle is painted matte black, then adorned with rich, eerie textures from scaled dragon skin to creepy reptilian eyes, twisted roots, and spiked horns.
Moreover, the central bottle features a striking green eye that seems to watch your every move, while the others are decorated with gothic jewelry pieces and sculptural details that add drama and intrigue.
Step 1: Clean the bottles thoroughly, then spray with matte black paint and allow to dry fully.
Step 2: Sculpt textures directly onto bottles using air-dry clay or hot glue with scales, bark, horns, or raised patterns.
Step 3: Press in the eye cabochon while clay is soft or glue it in place after texture dries.
Step 4: Paint over the sculpted areas to match, then highlight textures with bronze or dark silver dry brushing.
Step 5: Finally, attach jewelry elements using glue, and add toppers like faux claws or crystals for extra drama.
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The wine bottle is coated in shimmering green glitter, with orange sequins spiraling down like a festive ribbon.
Perched on top is a glittery orange "Boo!" sign, surrounded by bold black faux flowers, giving it that eerie bouquet effect.
Specially, fuzzy black spiders crawl up the side, adding a playful creepy-crawly twist. Every element here screams Halloween in the best possible way.
Step 1: Apply a coat of glue or glitter spray over the bottle and sprinkle green glitter evenly. Let it dry fully before handling.
Step 2: Starting from the top, wrap the orange sequin trim around the bottle diagonally. Then secure it in place with dabs of hot glue.
Step 3: Attach the plastic spiders at random points along the bottle for that creepy effect.
Step 4: Insert faux black flowers into the bottle neck. Next, you hot glue the “Boo” sign in the center, nestled among the blooms.
Step 5: Finish it off with orange and black ribbon tied around the neck of the bottle for a charming final detail.
Painted in electric green with a bold black top, this Frankenstein-themed bottle brings everyone's favorite monster to life with a friendly (yet slightly mischievous) face.
What makes it pop is the warm string lights glowing from inside, giving the whole design an eerie radiance.
Perfect for dim-lit corners or porch steps, this glowing ghoul adds the right touch of fright and fun. Best of all, you can reuse the bottle every year.
Step 1: Paint the top portion of the bottle black to resemble Frankenstein’s hair. Let it dry completely.
Step 2: Apply your Frankenstein face using a sticker, stencil, or hand-drawn with a paint marker.
Step 3: Insert LED string lights inside the bottle and secure the cork light topper if using.
Step 4: Turn on the lights and display your glowing monster wherever you need a Halloween glow!
These hand-painted bottles channel the mischievous charm of Jack Skellington, the beloved Pumpkin King. With bright, bold strokes and vibrant fall colors, each bottle becomes a tribute to Tim Burton’s iconic character.
Wrapped in twine at the top for a rustic flair and finished with a bow or braided cord, they bring the perfect blend of spooky and whimsical.
You can easily display them as a Halloween centerpiece or add fairy lights inside for an enchanting glow that’ll have guests doing double takes.
Step 1: Clean your bottles and lightly sand if needed for better paint adhesion. Start with a background color, blue or green works beautifully.
Step 2: Sketch the design lightly in pencil: a bold Jack-o'-lantern background, Jack Skellington in front, and “The Pumpkin King” banner below.
Step 3: Fill in the design with bold acrylics. Start with large areas, then layer in details like facial outlines and shadows.
Step 4: Once dry, wrap twine around the necks using hot glue and finish with a bow or braided band for a cozy touch.
Step 5: Seal the entire bottle with a clear coat to protect your artwork and add a polished finish.
This spooky bottle is crawling with Halloween horror, perfect for those who love the eerie side of décor.
Painted in matte black, it’s swarmed by a creepy collection of miniature creatures including a rat, a bat, and a spider, all clinging to the surface like they’ve escaped from a haunted crypt.
Moreover, black pipe cleaner curls resemble wild monster hair, giving this bottle personality and movement.
Step 1: Spray paint the bottle black and let it dry fully.
Step 2: Bend pipe cleaners into wild curls and hot glue them to the bottle’s top like hair.
Step 3: Glue the skeleton hands across the neck as if gripping the bottle.
Step 4: Attach the plastic critters crawling around the sides of the bottle with hot glue.
Step 5: Finish with a few randomly placed googly eyes for extra weirdness.
This project captures the heart of Halloween in one glowing vignette. A stack of cheerful jack-o’-lanterns is painted inside the outline of a floating white ghost, who looks like it’s guarding them with playful fright.
What really brings this piece to life are the string lights inside, turning the pumpkins into flickering lanterns. The warm light dances through the glass, giving the illusion that the pumpkins are lit from within. It’s haunting in the coziest way.
This bottle makes a great windowsill display or nightlight, especially for homes that celebrate the whimsy of Halloween just as much as its eerie side.
Step 1: Paint the three pumpkins stacked on each other using orange glass paint. Let dry fully before adding facial features in black.
Step 2: Use white paint to outline a ghost shape over and around the pumpkins. Then add black oval eyes and an open mouth for expression.
Step 3: Paint a base of autumn leaves at the bottom using gold or brown to ground the design.
Step 4: Insert string lights through the top or drill a hole near the back if desired. Make sure the lights nestle between the pumpkins for a glowing effect.
Painted in a festive burnt orange, this cheerful bottle speckled with a black mist effect for added texture.
A glittery black bat with a mischievous grin is front and center, while Halloween-themed ribbons and natural raffia add a layered, rustic charm near the neck.
Furthermore, a few twigs tucked inside the bottle finish the display, giving it a farmhouse-style flair that’s ready for a mantel, entry table, or centerpiece setup.
Step 1: Clean and dry the bottle, then spray it evenly with orange paint. Let it dry completely.
Step 2: Lightly mist black speckle paint over the surface for a speckled look, if desired. Then glue the bat cutout to the front of the bottle once the paint is dry.
Step 3: Tie decorative ribbons and raffia around the bottle neck and secure with a knot or glue.
Step 4: Insert small twigs into the bottle opening for a whimsical touch.
This hauntingly clever bottle looks like a ghostly skull is dripping down the glass like it’s slowly oozing out from another realm. Plus, the effect is both eerie and elegant.
Crafted with polymer clay and painted in a bone-washed finish, the mask-like skull wrap allows the clear glass to peek through its eye sockets and nasal cavity, creating a mesmerizing three-dimensional illusion.
Step 1: Lightly clean the bottle surface so the clay sticks well. You need to roll out a sheet of clay about 1/8" thick.
Step 2: Drape the clay over the bottle’s shoulder and sculpt the melting skull design directly onto the glass. Then cut out large eye holes and a nose cavity with a sculpting tool or blade.
Step 3: Carve downward drips at the bottom of the skull for that melting effect. Next, smooth the edges with your fingers or sponge to soften transitions.
Step 4: Bake the bottle according to clay instructions or use a heat gun, keeping it slowly rotating to avoid cracks.
Step 5: Once cooled, apply black acrylic paint into the grooves and wipe off the excess.
Wrapped in tattered gauze with googly eyes peeking through, this DIY project is surprisingly quick but packs a festive punch.
The contrast of the white mesh against the dark bottle creates a dramatic effect, especially when placed near soft lighting or flickering candles.
Great for porches, patios, or Halloween party tables, this mummy bottle will charm your guests and look like it took way more effort than it did.
Step 1: Start by securing one end of the gauze at the bottle’s base with glue.
Step 2: Wrap the gauze loosely around the bottle, crisscrossing as you go. You should leave gaps for the eyes to peek through.
Step 3: Once fully wrapped, trim any excess gauze and secure the end with glue.
Step 4: Glue the googly eyes directly onto the glass in the exposed area.
Look at this glowing Halloween bottle! It casts an enchanting yet eerie light that instantly sets the mood.
Once lit from within with warm fairy lights, the silhouettes come to life, dancing with every flicker.
Bonus, the warmth of the lights contrasts beautifully with the sharp black silhouettes, creating a storybook glow that draws you in.
Step 1: Clean and dry the bottle thoroughly. Make sure it’s completely clear of labels or residue.
Step 2: Cut out or create a spooky Halloween scene, you can think twisted tree, owl, spider, and crescent moon. Then freehand it or use a template with a vinyl cutting machine.
Step 3: Carefully apply your black vinyl decal to the bottle. Also, smooth out any air bubbles with a card or scraper.
Step 4: Insert the string lights into the bottle. You now adjust them so they spread out and glow evenly inside.
Step 5: Switch the lights on, dim the room, and let the haunting ambiance take over.
In this wine bottle, a shiny black-painted bottle becomes the perfect canvas for dozens of wiggly googly eyes of various sizes, giving it that someone’s watching you vibe.
To top it off, a cheerful orange ribbon with black polka dots ties into a sweet bow, softening the spook with a festive touch. It’s a simple DIY that brings personality to your Halloween décor without requiring a full craft cabinet.
Step 1: Clean and dry the bottle thoroughly. Then remove any labels and sticky residue.
Step 2: Spray or paint the entire bottle in glossy black. Let dry completely.
Step 3: Glue googly eyes randomly across the surface, mixing sizes for a fun scattered effect.
Step 4: Tie a ribbon into a bow around the bottle’s neck for a festive finishing touch.
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