How to Collect Snow Globes

Some people have made a hobby out of collecting snow globes. They range from kitschy and cheap to ornate and whimsical. Some play music, and others simply contain scenes from popular places or familiar characters. Perhaps it is the vast variety that makes them so fun to collect. Here is how to collect snow globes.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide on a particular theme for your collection. Holidays, destinations, movies and cartoons are just a few examples. You can also choose between glitter globes or the traditional snow. You can also opt to simply collect snow globes across the board.

2. Search the collectibles section of online auction sites. Here you are certain to find pages and pages containing a large variety of snow globes. This is a good place to look for antique snow globes as well as those that are no longer in production.

3. Shop for specialty snow globes online. Simply type "snow globes" into your favorite search engine. There are many sites containing merchandise for the snow globe aficionado. You can even find kits to design your very own snow globes.

4. Visit specialty gift shops and boutiques. Christmas is an especially good time of year to find various themed snow globes at these locations.

5. Find a suitable location in your home where the snow globe collection can be displayed. High shelves are desirable, as they offer a degree of safety from household activity. Another good spot is a curio cabinet or other type of display case.

6. Maintain the collection by keeping it free of dust. Compressed cans of air work well when trying to remove dust from niches and crevices in the base designs. A paper towel sprayed with glass cleaner will keep the glass orbs free of smudges and fingerprints.