Snow globes are a miniature world of gently falling snow on a picturesque scene. You can make your own snow globe with a house inside it easily as a holiday craft or to give as a gift. The snow is made from egg shells, which are light enough to float in the water but sturdy enough not to break down over time.
Peel the label off your jar and soak in warm water for 20 minutes to loosen any left over glue. Scrub the glue off and dry the jar completely.
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Glue the house figurine to the inside of the jar lid with aquarium glue. Make sure the lid is completely dry before gluing.
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Soak the egg shells in hot water and drain them through cheesecloth. Crush them so they are about the same size as pieces of glitter and place them in the jar.
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Fill the jar with water. Dry the rim of the jar then place a thin bead of aquarium glue on the threads of the jar lid. Screw it on tightly.
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Cut a length of ribbon that is long enough to wrap around the lid with a 1 inch overhang. Hot glue it on to disguise the lid.
Tips & Warnings
You can make your own house with polymer clay. Fashion the house, then bake according to package directions.
Consider finding house figurines from board games, such as Monopoly.
Use glitter or plastic confetti to add color to the snow in the snow globe.
A drop or two of glycerin in the water will make the snow fall slower.
Make sure the egg shells are clean or your water will become cloudy.
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