22 MidJourney Prompts for Magical Potion Bottle Designs
Fantasy art has always captured my imagination. There’s something magical about the way it brings mythical worlds to life.
Among all the fantastical elements, potion bottles stand out. They’re tiny, mysterious vessels, each holding a story of magic, adventure, or even danger.
Designing potion bottles is a creative process I’ve grown to enjoy. With Midjourney, I’ve found it easy to bring these whimsical ideas to life. Every detail—from the glowing liquids to the intricate bottle shapes—can transform a simple container into a work of art.
In this post, I’ll share 22 prompts that I’ve used to create magical potion bottles. Each one has its own unique vibe, perfect for fantasy art enthusiasts or anyone who loves to craft mystical designs.
Tips for Creating Perfect Potion Bottle Prompts
Creating magical potion bottles in Midjourney is all about focusing on the details. A well-thought-out prompt can make your design feel alive and full of character. Here are a few tips that have worked for me:
Think About the Story Behind the Potion
Ask yourself: what is this potion for? Is it a healing elixir, a love potion, or something more sinister? The purpose will influence everything from the bottle’s shape to its glowing liquid.
Add Specific Details to Your Prompt
The magic is in the specifics. Mention materials like glass, crystal, or metal. Include decorative elements such as engravings, glowing runes, or intricate stoppers. Details like these can transform your design from ordinary to enchanting.
Use Colors Wisely
Colors set the mood. A fiery orange potion suggests energy or danger, while a soft blue liquid feels calming and mystical. Be clear about the color of both the bottle and the liquid inside.
Don’t Forget the Surroundings
Potion bottles don’t exist in isolation. Surrounding details like glowing mist, floating particles, or magical auras can make the design feel complete. Describing the environment in your prompt can bring an extra layer of charm.
Experiment with Shapes and Themes
Fantasy worlds are filled with endless possibilities, so don’t stick to plain bottle shapes. Think of dragon claws, celestial orbs, or enchanted snow globes. If you love a certain theme—nature, gothic, or marine—let it guide your design.
Test Midjourney Parameters
Try different aspect ratios (–ar 3:4 works great for vertical designs). Adjust settings like version numbers or style modifiers for varied results. Small changes can lead to delightful surprises.
Midjourney Prompts for Potion Bottles
Here are 22 prompts I’ve used to design magical potion bottles in Midjourney.
1. Ancient Vines and Emerald Glow
Prompt: An ancient potion bottle with vines growing around it, filled with emerald green liquid, glowing softly –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This design feels like it belongs in an overgrown forest, hidden away for centuries. The vines and glowing green liquid give it a mysterious, earthy charm.
2. Elven Water Ripple Bottle
Prompt: A slender, translucent bottle with a light blue potion that seems to ripple like water. The bottle has a label made of parchment paper with handwritten elven script, and it’s tied with a ribbon made of woven clouds. The stopper is a small, white feather that glows gently. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This bottle is delicate and ethereal, perfect for a potion crafted by elves. The feather stopper adds an otherworldly touch.
3. Dragon’s Claw and Fiery Elixir
Prompt: A potion bottle shaped like a dragon’s claw holding a fiery orange liquid, emitting soft embers, fantasy aesthetic –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This design has a bold and dangerous vibe. The fiery liquid and dragon claw make it ideal for a potion of strength or fire magic.
4. Obsidian and Crimson Arcana
Prompt: A potion bottle carved from obsidian with glowing red cracks, holding a dark crimson elixir, surrounded by arcane sigils, fantasy theme –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
The glowing cracks and dark elixir give this bottle a powerful, arcane feel. It looks like something a sorcerer would use.
5. Frost-Covered Enchantment
Prompt: A frost-covered potion bottle filled with icy blue liquid, emitting cold mist, detailed magical engravings, fantasy artwork –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This bottle feels like it was plucked from a frozen kingdom. The frosty mist and icy liquid create a chilling effect.
6. Crystal Quartz with Liquid Light
Prompt: A faceted, crystal quartz potion bottle with a clear potion that shimmers like liquid light. The bottle is cut like a gemstone, with each face reflecting rainbow hues, and it’s capped with a stopper made of polished amethyst. The base of the bottle is engraved with ancient runes. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This design is elegant and radiant, with a light-catching shimmer that feels magical and precious.
7. Dark Enchantment with Spiderwebs
Prompt: A dark enchanted bottle with glowing green liquid and spiderweb patterns, emitting a sinister aura, fantasy horror style –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
Perfect for a potion of poison or curses, this bottle has a spooky vibe with its glowing green liquid and web patterns.
8. Floating Rainbow Elixir
Prompt: A floating potion bottle with liquid rainbow swirling inside, shimmering with magical light, surrounded by tiny glowing orbs, fantastical design –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This one is playful and vibrant, with swirling rainbow liquid and glowing orbs adding a whimsical touch.
9. Oceanic Turquoise Waves
Prompt: A potion bottle with ocean waves painted on the glass, filled with glowing turquoise liquid, adorned with seashells and pearls, fantasy marine theme –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This marine-themed bottle feels like it belongs to a mermaid or sea wizard. The wave patterns and turquoise glow are mesmerizing.
10. Moonflower and Pastel Purple Glow
Prompt: A delicate, pastel purple potion bottle with a soft, glowing potion that resembles the petals of a moonflower. The bottle has a label made of delicate, silver thread embroidery, and it’s topped with a stopper made of a preserved moonflower bloom that never wilts. –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
Soft and dreamy, this bottle looks perfect for a love or sleep potion. The moonflower stopper is a magical detail.
11. Celestial Stardust Elixir
Prompt: A mystical potion bottle with celestial engravings, filled with golden stardust, emitting soft cosmic light, ultra-detailed fantasy art –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This cosmic design sparkles with golden stardust, giving it an ethereal, celestial charm.
12. Winter’s Crystal Elegance
Prompt: A crystalline potion bottle with swirling silver and blue liquid, surrounded by floating snowflakes, magical winter aesthetic –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This winter-themed design looks like it could cast icy spells. The snowflake details add a seasonal touch.
13. Chained Purple Mystery
Prompt: A mysterious potion bottle wrapped in magical chains, filled with glowing purple liquid, emitting eerie light, dark fantasy theme –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
The chains and glowing purple liquid make this bottle mysterious and intimidating, ideal for dark magic.
14. Nature’s Green Glow
Prompt: A nature-inspired potion bottle with leaves and flowers etched into the glass, containing vibrant green liquid, glowing softly, fantasy forest theme –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This bottle feels alive, with its natural elements and gentle green glow, perfect for a forest-themed potion.
15. Clockwork Golden Time Bottle
Prompt: A potion bottle with intricate clockwork mechanisms, containing a glowing golden liquid, time-themed fantasy art –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This design is intricate and steampunk-inspired, with clockwork details that suggest a time-altering potion.
16. Cursed Red Shadow Elixir
Prompt: A dark potion bottle with glowing red liquid, surrounded by shadowy tendrils, cursed magical vibe, fantasy horror aesthetic –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This bottle exudes danger with its red glow and shadowy aura, perfect for forbidden spells.
17. Pearl Opalescence Fantasy
Prompt: A potion bottle crafted from translucent pearl, containing glowing opalescent liquid, surrounded by magical aura, underwater fantasy theme –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
Shimmering and luminous, this design feels like it belongs to an underwater kingdom.
18. Knight’s Helmet with Protective Glow
Prompt: A metallic potion bottle resembling a knight’s helmet, glowing red liquid inside, engraved with runes of protection, medieval fantasy style –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This bottle looks sturdy and noble, perfect for a potion meant to grant strength or protection.
19. Shadow and Light Swirling Mystery
Prompt: A glowing black potion bottle with a smoky white liquid swirling inside, surrounded by auras of shadow and light, mysterious fantasy aesthetic –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This design balances darkness and light, creating a mysterious and magical vibe.
20. Glittering Pink Gemstone Heart
Prompt: A potion bottle shaped like a gemstone heart, filled with glittering pink liquid, radiating love and warmth, enchanting fantasy design –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This bottle is charming and full of warmth, perfect for a love potion or a symbol of care.
21. Illuminated Jade and Golden Leaves
Prompt: A bottle carved from glowing jade, filled with a softly illuminated green elixir, surrounded by golden leaves, nature-inspired fantasy design –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
Earthy and magical, this design feels like it’s been crafted by forest spirits.
22. Snow Globe with Frosty Blue Swirl
Prompt: A potion bottle resembling a delicate snow globe, swirling frosty blue liquid inside, glowing softly, magical winter fantasy aesthetic –ar 3:4 –v 6.1
This whimsical bottle captures the beauty of winter, with its glowing, frosty swirl.
Designing magical potion bottles with MidJourney is like stepping into a world of endless creativity.
Each prompt opens the door to a unique blend of fantasy and art, letting you craft designs that feel straight out of a spellbook.
Whether you’re inspired by glowing liquids, intricate bottle shapes, or enchanting details, these ideas can be a starting point for your own artistic creations.
And with a little customization, you can bring your personal touch to every design, making it even more magical.
I hope these prompts spark your imagination as much as they did mine.
