How to Restore Snow Globes

Restore your beloved snow globe to its former glory.

Over the years, many people have received or purchased snow globes, many of which have great sentimental significance to their owners. However, after time, many desperately need revitalization. With a few simple tools, this is easy to do, and will bring the snow globe back to near-new quality.

Things You'll Need

• Craft knife
• Funnel
• Glitter
• Towel
• Craft glue gun
• Felt piece

Instructions

1. 

   A craft knife is essential for the restoration of a snow globe.

   Turn the globe over and carefully remove surface covering--usually felt or cork--with a craft knife. Pry off the bottom or stopper with knife. Work in small areas, to prevent cracking or damage to the globe. If the globe itself is damaged you may wish to replace it, and these are available from online vendors. In that case, remove the old figures, and glue them to the bottom of the new globe before continuing.

2. 

   Use a funnel to add glitter to the globe.

   Dispose of inside liquid and glitter. Wash out thoroughly until water and inside of globe seem clear.

3. 

   Craft glitter is available in a wide array of colors.

   Using the funnel, place about 1 tbsp. of glitter (white or silver) inside globe. Place globe inside-down on a coil of towel, so that it is level and stable. Gently fill with water until nearly reaching edge of globe.

4. 

   Use a glue gun

   Heat the glue gun. Run a line of glue around the perimeter of the globe bottom (or stopper) and press into place gently on globe. Let harden. Turn over to be sure there is no leakage. If so, go over that area with the glue gun again.

5. Set globe down on felt piece and mark the size with a pencil. Turn globe over and run a thin line of glue around the perimeter of the globe bottom. Immediately place felt piece squarely on bottom. Turn over, and press down gently. Let solidify.

Resources

• Snow Globe Repair and Custom Made Snow Globes: Our Service