Snow globe project

By: Sadie Raddatz

 

Have a bunch of pictures that you don’t know what to do with? Do you like to decorate your house for the holidays? Personalizing a snow globe could be what you’re looking for. Snow globes are cool and fun. It’s an easy way to add decoration to any room. It is also perfect for any occasion.

What you need first is a clear or softly colored jar with a lid. It doesn’t matter what size the jar is, but the bigger the picture or decoration you want to add, the bigger the jar needs to be. For a more homemade looking snow globe, you could use a mason jar, but if you want more of the snow globe look, you can find a flower aquarium in floral shops or online.

If you are going to use a figurine, make sure the lid is big enough to hold the figurine. It also needs to have a little bit of space between the figurine and the jar; that way you can fit it into the jar easily and, when shaken, it won’t hit against the glass and or break.

When attaching the figurine to the lid, use epoxy. When adding the water, make sure you use distilled water and fill it until it is just below the opening. Then you will need to add one tablespoon of liquid glycerin, usually found in soap making sections of hobby store, to thicken the water.

Next, you will want to add your glitter. Remember, don’t add too much, but add enough so that when it is shaken you can see it. Once you have completed this step, add the lid to the jar. Make sure the lid is securely in place and is tight. If you are using a flower aquarium, slowly invert the decorated portion of the rubber base into the water, then stretch the seal of the rubber base over the lip of the globe. There you have your snow globe.