Vial of memories HP

[The Portugeek]

So I recently received a Vial to be used for a "Vial of Memories" replica from HP.
Anyone here have any clue how I can create the look of the memories floating inside the vial??

 

[Beechy McFly]

I was going to add a liquid of some kind, and then add some dental floss to represent memory strands..

 

[picosbeak123]

It's easy to find a special kind of bouncing balls with a liquid that moves just like the memories in the film! I'll try to find some video to show you. BTW, that's a really cool looking vial! Is there any chance I can buy one as well?

Edit: Well, it's not a video, but I think it will do. Those stripes and waves does move floating inside the ball. When I saw them on a local shop it was the first thing that came to my mind. I hope it's useful!

 

[The Portugeek]

I got this one as a gift. Not sure if there are any for sale.
Not sure where I would get one of those balls.
I'll do a test with dental floss! I hope memories taste like mint ;P

 

[The Portugeek]

Am I correct to say it is yellow liquid?

 

[robghost]

heres a good idea https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CttLGHYHVPU

 

[The Portugeek]

That's a pretty cool idea. Not sure I would want the heat of a light on it all the time lol.
I'm testing beechys dental floss idea.
Anyone know where I can get the label?

 

[robghost]

yeah the floss would be good.
for the video i just meant using the soap and the type... the heat thing was not part of my recommendation but may look cool as well

 

[novacat17]

Saw this and though I'd add an idea

I think what you want to use is mica powder. A good example can be seen in this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y7HCRnulQE

The stuff comes in all different colors and should give you the effect you want, just get the water to mica ratio correct.

 

[grimstitch]

Right away before reading all the posts I thought of combining two liquid soaps or shampoo for this. I've created the same effect accidentally a few times when I've added clear soap to refill containers having a bit of pearlescent soap left in the bottom.

 

[picosbeak123]

Saw this and though I'd add an idea

I think what you want to use is mica powder. A good example can be seen in this video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3y7HCRnulQE

The stuff comes in all different colors and should give you the effect you want, just get the water to mica ratio correct.

That's the liquid inside the bouncing ball! I didn't knew it's name! Thanks.

 

[The Portugeek]

What about a label?

 

[The Portugeek]

So I know its not movie accurate but my wife was about to throw away this small lantern she had when I had an idea! It's kinda small but will do as a temporary display case for the vial.

 

[ATL Kenobi]

I used a heavy dental floss that I shredded a little bit and suspended it in a light amber colored bath gel. The label was made using parchment paper (the kind used for baking) and punched with a Fiskar paper punch I believe I got from Joann's. I taped this to an 8-1/2x11 sheet and ran it through a printer to add the writing.

ATL

 

[The Portugeek]

That looks great!