Why dream of a white Christmas when chances are you’ll make a pint-sized one at residence? A snow globe is the correct kind of trip décor, and might look pretty on a mantel, windowsill, and further. A DIY mannequin makes for an incredible reward too.
Fortuitously, the provides for a snow globe are simple adequate to provide. It is best to use practically any jar, though a wide-mouth mannequin is more healthy. Glycerin might be found at a pharmacy, and epoxy and glitter might be discovered at any craft retailer.
What’s most crucial in your snow globe creation, though, is what’s inside. You might make a tiny snowman by rolling balls of polymer collectively, and attaching any tiny particulars with glue, like a carrot nostril, scarf, or hat. If that’s not your mannequin, toy figures of Santa or reindeer moreover make for a stupendous wintry present. Observe these straightforward steps and you can be letting it snow in a short time!
This craft requires a little bit of painting. Ensure you prep your home to avoid spills. Inside the event you have to take away a stain, make certain to have some mineral spirits an acetone available!
Instructions
Paint the Jar Lids:
If the jar lids are often not in seasonal colors already, paint them with oil-based enamel paint.
Sand the Lid and Add Collectible collectible figurines:
Sand the inside of the lid until the ground is hard. With clear-drying epoxy, adhere the collectible collectible figurines to the inside of the lid, and let the epoxy dry.
Fill the Jar With Distilled Water and Glitter:
Fill the jar practically to the very best with distilled water; add a pinch of glitter and a contact of glycerin to keep up the glitter from falling too shortly. Don’t add an extreme quantity of, or the glitter will observe the underside of the jar when it’s flipped.
Screw on the Lid:
Screw on the lid tightly, being cautious to not dislodge the figurine. Flip the jar over and once more as soon as extra—and let it snow.
Initially appeared: MARTHA STEWART LIVING, DECEMBER/JANUARY 1998/1999