How to Make Snowman Snowglobes
Snow globes are fascinating to adults and young children alike. There is something magical about them. Unfortunately, most snow globes are quite expensive. They are also delicate, and young children can end up breaking them. The best thing to do is make your own snow globes. They are inexpensive, and if they break, you can always make another one. During the winter, you may want to make a snow globe with a snowman inside of it.
Things You'll Need
- Glass jar with a metal screw top lid
- Cork
- Snowman figurine
- Silicone
- Water
- Glitter
- Glycerin
- Ribbon
Instructions
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Unscrew your metal lid and place the inside of the lid facing up on your table.
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Cut a piece of cork so that it makes a small stand for your snowman. Glue it to the middle of the lid with sealant. Then glue the snowman on top of the cork with sealant. Wait 24 hours before continuing.
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Place two tbsp. of glitter in to the bottom of the glass jar.
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Add half a tsp. of glycerin to the jar and then fill it up with water. You want the water level to be very close to the top.
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Carefully flip the lid and screw it in place. Make sure the lid is on tight.
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Use silicone around the outside of the lid. Let it dry overnight.
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Turn your snowglobe upside right and enjoy.
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Tips & Warnings
Make mini snow globes out of glass baby food jars.
If you don't have sealant, you can use superglue. Superglue is waterproof.
You don't have to use the glycerin, but it makes the glitter fall slowly like real snow.
