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    Home » Blog

    Harry Potter Potions Class: Luck Potion

    Published: Oct 6, 2022 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 24 Comments

    What's been your most fun themed birthday party? Ours is definitely Harry Potter. And, what Harry Potter party could be complete without a Harry Potter Potions class? This Felix Felicis slime, or "Luck Goo" was such a fun activity. The kids loved mixing their own luck potion, because who doesn't love making slime? (Okay, I don't, but my kids and their friends sure do!) This idea comes with free printable ingredient and potion labels, a recipe scroll, and a potion cupboard sign. It's everything you need to turn boring slime into the perfect Harry Potter party activity. (Say that five times fast!)

    This is perfect for a Harry Potter Potions class! Regular slime becomes "Luck Goo," complete with a recipe scroll, ingredient labels, and more. This looks like so much fun! {OneCreativeMommy.com} #harrypotterpartyideas #freeprintables #harrypotter

    Harry Potter Potions Idea and Printables

    In the past, I have shared lots of ideas for a Harry Potter party. In fact, they're probably some of the most popular posts on my blog. The original party was for my oldest daughter, but it turns out that the love for all things Harry Potter runs in the family! My youngest daughter wanted a Harry Potter birthday party, too. Since her party would be for older kids than the first party (and since there are so many new fun ideas out there), we changed her party up a bit.

    Probably the most fun addition was a Harry Potter potions class. Of course, the class was taught by none other than Severus Snape, and the kids made their own luck potion. Remember the liquid luck potion (Felix Felicis) from Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince? That potion could be swallowed for a day of good luck. Well, we improved the potion by making it a topical goo potion that can be used over and over. Really, it's slime -- Harry Potter style.

    Dad was such a good sport to dress up as Severus Snape for our Harry Potter party! He taught the potions class. {OneCreativeMommy.com} #harrypotterparty #severussnape

    You might be wondering how to get Severus Snape to attend your party and teach a class. All you need is this wig (a women's wig I snagged for half off after Halloween), a cape (lovingly made by Grandma for a vampire costume a few years ago), any old black clothing, and a dad who's a really good sport! Honestly, we could not stop laughing. Since my husband usually has a beard and shaves his head, this look was quite a surprising change. The wig was supposed to look like this 50's flip hairstyle, but inexpensive wigs never look like they're supposed to. It turned out to work perfectly for Snape.

    Felix Felicis Luck Goo Potion Recipe

    Now, onto the potion! Here's a look at the potion scroll you can print and give to the kids to use as a recipe.

    Harry Potter Luck Goo Potion Printable -- Felix Felicis Luck Goo Recipe {OneCreativeMommy;.com} Free printable scroll, ingredient, and potion labels #harrypotterpotions #harrypotterpartyideas

    Here's the Harry Potter potions recipe translated into real ingredients:

    Felix Felicis Luck Goo

    Ingredients

    Potion Ingredients for Liquid Luck Potion
    • 4 oz dragon claw ooze (Elmer's White Washable School Glue) I used a glass bottle with a cork, but it didn't hold enough, so I put a label on the bulk-sized school glue bottle as well.
    • ½ T powdered occamy eggshell (Baking Soda)
    • 1 T squill bulb juice (contact lens solution -- make sure it contains boric acid and sodium borate, or the slime will not work) Either of the two solutions below should work. I put some in a McCormick Lemon Extract bottle because it looked cool, but for practical purposes, I also labeled the original contact solution bottle.


    • 2-3 drops of chameleon blood (food coloring) I planned on all of the potions being yellow, but the party guests had other ideas and used all different colors of food coloring.
    • A dash of pearl dust (glitter) Fine glitter doesn't really show up, so use the regular stuff.
    Closeup of Potion Ingredients for Liquid Luck Potion

    Directions

    1. Add the dragon claw ooze and powdered occamy eggshell to your cauldron and mix well.
    2. Add food coloring and pearl dust and mix well.
    Add a dash of pearl dust -- closeup of fun measuring spoons
    1. Once your potion has turned light yellow, add the squill bulb juice and mix well.
    2. When your potion begins to pull away from the sides of the cauldron and it becomes difficult to stir, pour the Luck Goo onto a flat surface and knead well until the consistency becomes smooth. The goo will become easier to mix as it warms.
    3. If the goo is too sticky, add more squill bulb juice (¼ T).

    If you want the adorable dash, pinch and smidgen measuring spoons, you'll find them here. I received them as a gift, and they are so much fun!

    How to Use

    To activate, knead the goo for ten minutes.

    Luck will last approximately one hour.

    Be sure to put a sign on your pantry to keep your guests from getting into Professor Snape's potion ingredients!

    Severus Snape's Potions Cupboard printable

    Download Your Free Harry Potter Potions Printables

    Ready for your printables? Click one of the download links below to open the color or black and white printable pdf file. You can print the files from there or save them to your computer to print later.

    A Few Tips for Making the Potions

    To make measuring the glue easy, prefilled 1 plastic cups per guest with 4 ounces of water. Next, mark the waterline with a sharpie. Then, empty and dry the cups. When it's time for your Harry Potter potions class, give each student one of the cups to use as their cauldron. To measure the glue, all they have to do is pour it to the line on the cup.

    Realistically, many of the kids at your party will have made slime (many times) before. If they want to add the ingredients in a different order or with slightly different proportions, trust their judgment. When it comes to making slime, I've found that the kids know much more than I do! (And certainly more than "Professor Snape.") If they've never made it before, stick with the recipe.

    When the kids finish their potions, you'll need a special container to hold their potions. For my sample potion, I put it in this cool glass lightbulb jar. It looks really cool, but I wouldn't recommend using it for the kids. It's nearly impossible to get the slime out once you've put it in. (I did get it out, but not very easily!)

    Felix Felicis homemade potions, ready for the kids to take home {OneCreativeMommy.com}

    We sent our potions home in these Rubbermaid Take-Along containers. They cost just under a dollar per kid. If you'd rather do a much cheaper option (don't know why I didn't think of it before the party)

    Thanks for stopping by today. Look for more new Harry Potter Party ideas coming soon! Questions? Comments? Bring them on!


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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Joanna

      September 30, 2019 at 3:44 am

      This is such a great idea for an interactive fun party! I love how you've labeled all the ingredients and how everything looks like a Harry Potter wizardry class. Dad makes a perfect Severus Snape, haha :)

      Reply
      • Emily

        January 10, 2020 at 9:00 pm

        I love your ideas!!! Everything is so adorable! I make junk journals to sell on Etsy and was wondering if you would mind if i included your printables in a Harry Potter journal I’m hoping to make soon! It would be adorable to tuck your potion recipe in one of the pockets! 😊
        Thanks!
        Emily

        Reply
    2. Mary Louise

      September 30, 2019 at 5:09 am

      You have created some outstanding potions here. The details are great and so so fun.
      Ging to pop along to the other posts now. So glad that I came across your site.

      Reply
    3. Nyxie

      September 30, 2019 at 6:03 am

      This is so cool. It must be so fun, I'll certainly have to try making potions with my nieces. My sister-in-law is a party planner in Singapore and I'd love to send this through to her to see what she thinks.

      Reply
    4. Amber Myers

      September 30, 2019 at 6:42 am

      How fun! I can see kids loving this. I might have to make some of these even though I admit, I don't know much about Harry Potter!

      Reply
    5. GiGi Eats

      September 30, 2019 at 11:49 am

      What a cute and fun little project!!

      Reply
    6. Rach

      September 30, 2019 at 12:13 pm

      How amazing! Would it be silly to do this for my husband's 30th? Clever idea!

      Reply
    7. Alvern @ Success Unscrambled

      September 30, 2019 at 12:28 pm

      I really like the old looking labels and the containers that you use. They really add a bit of character to the scene. I am wondering where you get a jar that looks like a light bulb, I don't think I ever saw one quite like it.

      Reply
      • Heidi

        September 30, 2019 at 2:49 pm

        Thanks, Alvern. That is a cool jar. There is a link to it on Amazon in the paragraph under the closeup pick of the lightbulb. It originally had an air plant in it. It’s such a fun shape.

        Reply
    8. Tara Pittman

      September 30, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      This is a great idea for a girls night event. I love the way these jars look.

      Reply
    9. CANDACE HAMPTON

      September 30, 2019 at 4:27 pm

      I'm so in love with this idea! I'm a huge Harry Potter fan, so I love doing crazy things like this. Cute packaging!!! So creative!

      Reply
    10. Jessica Joachim

      September 30, 2019 at 5:44 pm

      I absolutely love this! I am a HUGE Harry Potter nerd and a friend of mine is having a Harry Potter party and this would be PREFECT!

      Reply
    11. Shalini

      October 01, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Wow, this is so much fun! I am a huge Harry Potter fan (ven at this age) and I think I am going to try this soon.

      Reply
    12. Sarah M

      October 01, 2019 at 1:28 pm

      I liked how you have labeled all the items. Thanks for sharing creative ideas for the party. Children would love it.

      Reply
    13. Susan1375

      October 01, 2019 at 9:29 pm

      What a great idea, all your Harry Potter craft ideas are fab.

      Reply
    14. Jen Walker

      October 02, 2019 at 10:28 am

      I love this idea! My kids sadly aren't really into Harry Potter (I KNOW! IT'S SO SAD!!), but they would still enjoy creating and playing!

      Reply
    15. Amanda

      October 02, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      This looks like such a fun idea for kids! Love the theme of Harry Potter for a birthday party too!

      Reply
    16. Cindy Ingalls

      October 02, 2019 at 4:35 pm

      My nieces and nephew would love this. They are big Harry Potter's fans and would find it fun to make some potions.

      Reply
    17. Dani Flanders

      October 03, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      This is so adorable and how hysterical that your husband dressed up. What a good sport! I can't wait to be able to do this kind of stuff with my daughter when she's older.

      Reply
    18. TXMom

      April 30, 2021 at 1:59 pm

      Hi! This is wonderfully creative! I’m going to use this for our party. If it’s not too much trouble, could you make the recipe available in just black letters on a plain background? We have parchment-looking paper we can use, and only have a black-and-white printer. Thanks! I think the kids will love this!

      Reply
      • Heidi

        May 03, 2021 at 7:20 pm

        I added a black and white version of the printables. Have fun with your party!

        Reply
        • TXMom

          May 03, 2021 at 7:53 pm

          Thank you very much for adding the black and white version of the recipe!! We so look forward to using it at our party!

          Reply
    19. Elizabeth

      December 18, 2021 at 1:52 pm

      The link to your printable isn’t working for me. Is it still available. We’d love to try some of these potions for our party,

      Reply
      • Heidi

        December 18, 2021 at 4:14 pm

        Hi, Elizabeth. I just tried both links on my phone, and they worked. Sometimes using a different browser works. Let me know if you are still having trouble.

        Reply

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