How To Make a Snow Globe

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Building a snow globe is a fun indoor project for a cold winter day.

To complete this How-To 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.

Tip: 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.

Tip: 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.

Tip: 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.

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[dolerbom]

Apparently my cat is not a good ornament.

[shadowstar4444]

I just finished making a snow globe for my girlfriend. I used a small Eiffel Tower figurine (she likes France) as a centerpiece, blue glitter (although a part of it had risen at the top of the jar and I had to take it out); I glued a red ribbon with a bell around the lid. Also I used water resistant construction adhesive (let it dry for almost 24 hours) and about 3 teaspoons of glycerine. It looks pretty, I think she'll love it, and it was fun making it too ! Thanks Howcast :D

[mekkabon]

@shadowstar4444 I hope she liked it ^^!

[Tokkoking]

@boxerlove2000 baby oil is sex only

[boxerlove2000]

if you doon't have glycerin at home, baby oil works too:)

[XxKittyBones13xX]

Who doesnt have glycerin and aquarium silicone sealant handy in their home. I always make sure to have a plentiful supplie of both. :/

[PeepsRock309]

yup evrything looks fuckin whack except the reindeer 0:35

[Evisey]

How did Ontario's two-storey snow globe work? Can't be turned upside down can it?!

[FudgePackProductions]

Faggot shit

[KingCeasar1987]

Are you snow white?



[PeepsRock309]

THE ONLY THING THAT LOOKS NICE IS THE PLASTIC REINDEER AT 0:35

[humzyfoweva]

@ChristinaWeasley711 probably makes the water thicker to stop the glitter falling down to the bottom too quick