Things You'll Need:
- Snow globe
- Globe
- Bucket
- Grip
- Sieve
- Towel
- Glue
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Step 1
Go out and buy a replacement globe by finding either a place that sells globes separately or a cheap globe of a comparable size.
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Step 2
Place a bucket on the floor or a flat surface in preparation for opening the globe. The contents may spill, and preparing a container to catch the mess is easier than having to go outside or clean the whole floor.
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Step 3
Unscrew the glass globe from its base as you hold it firmly over the bucket. Usually, with a bit of a tug the globe will come unstuck, but you could use a jar-opening grip for assistance. You may need to chip away a small amount of glue with a jeweler's screwdriver or other small pointed utensil before unscrewing.
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Step 4
Let all inner pieces, including the snow and any other objects, pour into the bucket. Usually, objects are attached to the base, but they may have come unstuck when the globe cracked. Take care with breakable items.
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Step 5
Pour the contents of the bucket through a sieve to remove water. Rinse the pieces with fresh cold water. Dry the pieces you wish to keep on a soft kitchen towel. This is the perfect time to get new snow or items for your snow globe base.
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Step 6
Hold the replacement globe upside down and fill it with clean water and snow. Add a few drops of glycerin or baby oil to the water to increase the buoyancy of the snow.
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Step 7
Turn the base upside down and screw it firmly onto the globe -- not the other way around. That would be messy. Seal the globe with a bead of glue and enjoy.
