How To Make a Snow Globe
- November 25, 2008
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Writer
Rosemarie_Lennon
Music
Edison Music Corp
Voice Over Artist
Amanda Yachechak
Building a snow globe is a fun indoor project for a cold winter day.
You Will Need
- A glass jar with a lid
- A small, rust-proof ornament or figurine
- White glitter
- Aquarium silicone sealant
- Distilled water
- 1/8 tsp. glycerin
- A small block of wood or bowl for a base
- One hard-boiled white eggshell, ground into tiny pieces
- Food coloring
Step 1: Select a jar
Find a small, clear glass jar with a secure lid.
Step 2: Find a figurine
Select something to put inside the jar, like an ornament, a figurine, or a miniature toy. Or sculpt your own decoration out of clay. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s waterproof.
Step 3: Measure the snow
Measure the white glitter you’ll need for the globe by pouring it into the lid. Set aside enough glitter to fill the lid.
You can grind hard-boiled white eggshell into fine pieces and use that in place of glitter.
Step 4: Secure the scene
Glue the decoration to the inside of the jar’s lid using aquarium silicone sealant. Let it dry for at least 12 hours.
Step 5: Fill with water
Slowly pour distilled water into the jar until it almost reaches the top.
You can make your own distilled water by boiling tap water and then letting it cool.
Step 6: Add glitter
Add the glitter and one-eighth of a teaspoon of glycerin to the jar.
Step 7: Attach the lid
Screw the lid onto the jar, turn it over, and give it a shake. Add more glitter if needed.
Add a drop or two of food coloring if you’d like.
Step 8: Seal the lid
Squeeze a thin layer of silicone sealant on the threads of the lid before screwing it on tightly.
Step 9: Display it
Glue your snow globe to a base, like a wood block or small, upside-down bowl. Ta-da! You’ve made a snow globe.
In 2007, Ontario, Canada created the world’s biggest snow globe to promote tourism. It stood two stories tall and was 20 feet in diameter.
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Comments (4)
Omg! this is cool made one my self!
over 2 years ago by whba3000
yes~ it is good@
over 2 years ago by aacdeod
very interesting, i wonder if glitter can rotate in the glass jar? thanks you
over 3 years ago by ddat145
for snow globe ideas, and easy snowglobe kits and parts, take a look at http://www.snowdomes.com
over 2 years ago by Quandri
very nice .. i will try :)
about 1 year ago by Dwelme
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