Snow globe is a transparent sphere that is usually made of glass. The globe holds something inside it, like a miniature Christmas tree, figurines of a couple, a miniature hut, and so on. There is water and ‘snow flakes-like’ particles inside the globe. To activate the snow, all we have to do is shake the globe and we see snowfall inside it. Snow globes are amongst the popular Christmas presents given by people. Though they are easily available in the market, you can make them at home also. Infact, homemade snow globes lend a personal touch to the Christmas gift. In the following lines, we tell you how to make your own snow globe at home.
How to Make Your Own Snow Globe
Items Needed
- Acrylic Paints/Glass Paint Markers
- Baby Food Jar/ Canning Jar/ Glass Storage Jar
- Water/ Mineral Oils
- Glitter/ Sequins
- Small Plastic Toys or Figurines
- Silicone Sealant
Procedure
- Take a clean glass jar that has a lid and with the help of the silicone sealant, glue the plastic toy/figurine to its lid.
- Keep the jar aside and let the silicon dry overnight.
- Fill the jar with glitter or sequins, to form the snow.
- Gently pour water into the jar, making sure that the snow is at the bottom and the jar has enough space for the toy/ figurine. You can also make use of mineral oils for the purpose.
- Put the lid on the jar, with the toy/figurine submerging in water.
- Squeeze a strip of silicone sealer around the lid of the jar, as you turn it around. Make sure that there are no air pockets on the silicon.
- Keep the jar aside and let the silicon dry overnight.
- You can decorate the snow globe with the help of acrylic paint, glass paint markers, and so on.
