Whatever one may say, the best gift is the one made with your own hands. A snow globe will be an excellent gift for a friend on the eve of winter holidays and a unique New Year's decoration for your room.
Create a small Christmas miracle with your own hands and give your friends a festive mood. And I will share with you the secrets of making a snow globe.
Are you ready to surprise everyone around you with your rich imagination and talent as a wizard? Then go ahead!
For work you will need:
- a small glass jar with a tight-fitting lid,
- any plastic or ceramic figurines and small faux Christmas tree,
- good glue(ideally epoxy),
- artificial snow and sparkles,
- distilled water,
- glycerol,
- Oil paint white enamel (optional),
- polymer clay, foam (optional).
Instead of artificial snow, you can use: coconut shavings, small foam balls, grated paraffin, etc.
1. From foam plastic or other material that is not afraid of water, we make a platform for the figure (snowdrift), glue it to the lid. We paint in White color. Leave until completely dry.
2. Lubricate the platform with a thin layer of glue and generously sprinkle with glitter. Carefully shake off those that do not stick.
3. On the “snowdrift” we glue a serpentine tree and a figurine of an animal or a favorite fairy-tale character. By the way, you can make a unique figurine from polymer clay.
4. It's time to fill our jar with distilled water and add glycerin (it should be a little less than half of the total liquid in the jar). You can find glycerin in any pharmacy. It is needed so that the glitter slowly and beautifully sinks to the bottom of the jar.
Pour in enough liquid so that the jar comes out complete with the figures. Do you remember Archimedes' law?
5. Add sparkles and artificial snow. Buy glitter in a large size (or even in the shape of stars), then they will not float up, but will spin, smoothly descending “to the bottom” of the jar, like real fluffy snow.
6. Cover the jar with a lid and screw it tightly, having previously lubricated outside neck with glue. This must be done, because over time, water can leak out.
Look how beautiful you and I have turned out! Shake the jar, turn it upside down and enjoy the magical snowfall.
Look what else your snow globe can look like:
How do you like the version of a New Year's ball with snow without water? To make it, in addition to traditional figurines, a jar and a serpentine Christmas tree, you will need fishing line and cotton wool.
You can very easily make a New Year's snow globe with your own hands from scrap materials. This is one of the most popular Christmas souvenirs all over the world. To decorate a souvenir, you can make some kind of figurine, for example, like here, a snowman. You can sculpt from any modeling mass, except salted dough, which dissolves in water
For work we will need:
glass jar with a tight-fitting lid, boiled or distilled water, glycerin solution; waterproof glue (two-component transparent waterproof epoxy glue, florist clay, aquarium sealant, glue gun in the form of silicone sticks), snow substitute (artificial snow, body glitter, crushed foam, broken eggshell, coconut shavings, white beads); various figurines made from chocolate eggs, do-it-yourself toys from polymer clay, various little things - you can use anything to decorate a souvenir, except salt dough, which dissolves in water.
The inner surface of the jar must be washed and dried. On inner part We glue the prepared figures onto the lids. If we need to use any metal parts, we must first coat them with colorless nail polish - otherwise they risk corroding and ruining the craft.
Now we pour boiled water mixed with glycerin in a 1:1 ratio into the jar, but you can add more antifreeze - then the snow inside the dome will be very slow and “lazy”. Pour “snowflakes” from the selected material into this liquid, and if they fall too quickly, add more glycerin. After testing the snow is completed, we are left with the last step: screw the lid tightly and treat the joint with glue. When the craft is dry, you can turn it upside down and admire the result!
Hi all! And again we will create! Today my little one and I are faced with the task of making a snow globe with our own hands. And you know, we are already rubbing our palms with pleasure in anticipation of a miracle! And we will do this Miracle ourselves! I invite you all to be witnesses and accomplices. Let's create everything together!
What will we talk about in the article? First, I will voice some details regarding necessary tools and material. Then the subtleties of making the ball. And at the end I have prepared a master class for you. The program is extensive and designed with the help of little ones in mind! It seems that everything is so serious that there is nothing to trust them with. But I think that you and I will find something that the kids can do too! Here we go?!
When you hold this ball in your hands, it seems that the only thing needed to make it is magic. They shook it a little, and suddenly everything crumbled into a charming snowy day. A real mystery! And really, this riddle can be done at home? Yes! Can! And it is necessary!
For this we need:
- Jar
- Water - 5 parts
- Glycerin - 1 part
- "Snow"
- History in the plot
Will any jar work? Will any material become snow? And which story to choose? Let's answer these questions!
Jar. We need everything in the bank to be clearly visible. Therefore, plastic or a jar with any design, pattern, sticker or edges will not work.
Water. Of course, without water everything will be much easier. But our goal is for the snow to swirl and fall slowly. Therefore, water is needed. And you can’t do without her! But how can we prevent the snow from floating on the surface and settling slowly? This is why it is worth making a solution from glycerin.
Glycerol. There should be a lot of it, then the snowflakes will swirl. Ideally, the proportions of glycerin and water should be 1 to 5. Without glycerin, you can make a ball, but the snowflakes will quickly fall to the bottom. From quantity glycerin The speed of rotation of the snowflakes will depend; the more there is, the slower they will spin. Many people are interested in the question Can whether do snow ball without glycerin just on the water? We answer, no, without glycerin snowflakes will immediately fall to the bottom.
"Snow". What's suitable? Glitter, cut pieces of thin plastic or foil, artificial snow.
History in the plot. This is something worth thinking about. Firstly, what should the plot be about? It's best if it's themed. After all, the ball can be made for any occasion as a gift. You can take plants as decorations, figurines as heroes, etc. The ball with a photo inside looks original. But the photo should be pre-laminated or covered with tape.
You can even give it as a gift - a keychain with flying snow.
Tricks to help you make a cool snow globe
Now I will continue the topic I started. I’ll just show you how you can make a “ball” in different versions.
First of all, who said that you need pot-bellied jars? They can be of any shape and size. The main condition is that in order for the toy to look beautiful inside the jar, the container must be either slightly convex, and/or must be 2-3 cm higher than the figure.
Our New Year's story assumes that there will be snow. I offered several options to choose from. But these are mostly ready-made products. How to make artificial snow with your own hands at home? Yes, you can cut, as I already said, plastic. But you can also grate a candle or hard soap on a fine grater. Only in one case or another the water will become cloudy very soon. There are 2 more options for making snow yourself: eggshells, which were dried and then crushed; or diaper filler. It should be taken out and moistened a little. And it is indistinguishable from natural snow.
And I will immediately answer a question that may have arisen in your mind. Is it possible to make a ball without glycerin? Easily! It is replaced with very sweet syrup or Vaseline oil. Some people take refined glycerin instead vegetable oil. Take note of this idea too.
And one more nuance. For complete sealing, you need silicone tape or thin rubber; you can use a medical glove cut into strips.
Without glue, the structure will fall apart! Find glue that is not afraid of water. And it is desirable that it hardens quickly.
Last thing. The lid itself does not look presentable or elegant. It should be “disguised”. How? Ribbon, bow, paper strip.
Let's prepare a New Year's craft together
Since the holidays are approaching, my baby and I decided to make a snow globe for New Year. At first we wanted to buy figurines of holiday heroes. But we went through everything we have and found everything we needed. So they didn’t put it off creative process, while there is time and the right mood.
A set of materials and tools for making crafts:
- Jar with screw cap;
- Figurine of a frog-Santa Claus with a red hat and on skis;
- Sprigs of Christmas tree and juniper;
- Rain;
- Glue "Moment";
- Silicone tape;
- Scissors;
- Water;
- Glycerol;
- Ribbon;
- Cork;
- Styrofoam;
- Foil balls.
First of all, we make neat holes in the cork of a 5-liter water bottle, and insert plant decor into the holes.
Afterwards, when we fill the entire lid with glue, the structure will become completely stable. But even now it’s worth trying to keep the holes small and the plants to fit deeply into them.
Fill the lid with glue and install the “Santa Claus” figurine, lay out “drifts” of foil balls. And in the spaces between them we glue pieces of foam plastic.
The structure is ready. We fix it on the lid of the jar. Apply glue along the bottom of the lid. And when we put it in place, we additionally fix it with drops of glue on all sides.
Cover the side of the lid with tape.
We are preparing the water. First fill it halfway, then add glycerin. If necessary, add more water, but remember that our structure will take up some space.
It is not always possible to completely remove air from the jar. And there is no particular need to do so.
We cut the rain into “snow” and lightly crumble the foam. This last one - my little one really liked it. I liked it so much that without him noticing, I had to catch part of his “work” and remove it from the jar, otherwise everything would have been covered in snow up to the very beginning.
Before connecting the lid and the jar, we will take care of complete sealing. Cover the thread with silicone tape.
All! Final stage– screw on the lid and turn the jar over! And we really like him!
The snow is spinning
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Many people notice that the older they get, the more difficult it is to re-experience that magical feeling of a fairy tale and miracle that always came to us as children on New Year's Eve.
But we're in website We are sure that the New Year’s mood will not keep you waiting if with my own hands make one of these wonderful decorations for your home and Christmas tree. Almost all of them, with the exception of two or three, do not require much time and any special materials - they can be made in half an hour from what is at hand.
Stars made of threads
Wreath made of balloons and an old hanger
In just half an hour, you can make a colorful wreath by purchasing a couple of sets of inexpensive balloons. Blogger Jennifer, the author of this article, recommends straightening old hanger, but if you don’t have one, then a piece of strong wire will do just fine.
- You will need: a couple of sets of balls (20-25 balls different colors and sizes), wire hanger or wire, fir branches, braid or ready-made decoration for decorating a wreath.
Tablecloth made of snowflakes
A delicate and surprisingly festive tablecloth will be made from snowflakes, which we have gotten our hands on since childhood. You can sit down and cut out snowflakes with the whole family, and then lay them out on the table and fasten them with small pieces of tape. A wonderful solution for entertaining guests or just having lunch with the family during the holidays.
Multi-colored hats
The cutest colored hats can be made from leftover yarn, which can be used to make a garland for a Christmas tree or to decorate a wall. Or hang them on a window or chandelier at different levels. Children over five years old will also be great at making this simple decoration. See details.
- You will need: bushing toilet paper for rings (or regular cardboard or thick paper), scissors, colorful yarn and a good mood.
Lamp “Snowy City”
For this charming lamp, you need to measure a piece of paper around the circumference of the jar with a small margin (for gluing), draw and cut out a simple city or forest landscape. Wrap it around the jar and place a candle inside.
- You will need: a jar, thick paper of any color, maybe white, any candle. Alternatively, you can cover top part cans with “falling snow” using a special “snow” spray, which is sold in hobby stores.
Balloons with photos
A great idea for decorating a Christmas tree or as a gift for relatives and friends. The photo needs to be rolled into a tube so that it fits into the hole of the ball, and then straightened wooden stick or tweezers. Small black and white rectangular photographs are suitable, and you can also cut the photo according to the shape of a ball or silhouette (as in the case of a cat in the snow).
- You will need: plastic or glass balls, photographs, various things to fill the ball - tinsel, garlands, coarse salt (for snow).
New Year's lamps
And this miracle is a matter of five minutes. It is enough to collect balls, fir branches, cones and put them in a transparent vase (or a cute jar) and add glowing garlands.
Embers
Glowing garlands, hidden among cones, branches and pine paws, create the effect of smoldering coals in the fireplace or a cozy fire. They even seem to be heating up. For this purpose, a basket that has been lying on the balcony for a hundred years, a nice bucket or, for example, a wicker container for small items from Ikea will be suitable. You will find everything else (except for the garland, of course) in the park.
Floating candles
A very simple decoration for New Year's table or for a cozy evening with friends during the New Year holidays - a composition with candles floating in a vessel with water, cranberries and pine branches. You can use cones, orange slices, fresh flowers and leaves from a flower shop - whatever your imagination tells you. And as a candlestick - deep plates, vases, jars, glasses, the main thing is that they are transparent.
Snowman on the refrigerator or door
Children will definitely be delighted with this - it’s fast, fun and very simple, because even a three-year-old can handle cutting out large parts. It is enough to cut out circles, a nose and a scarf from self-adhesive paper, wrapping paper or colored cardboard and attach them to regular or double-sided tape.
Snowflakes on the window
Interesting use for a glue gun lying around. In order to glue these snowflakes to the glass, just lightly press them to the surface. For details see our video.
- You will need: a stencil with a snowflake drawn with a black marker, tracing paper (parchment, baking paper), glue gun and a little patience.
Christmas trees-candies
Bright Christmas trees can be built together with the kids for children's party or decorate with them festive table. Cut out triangles from colored paper or cardboard, attach with tape to a toothpick and stick the resulting Christmas trees into the candies.
- You will need: Hershey's Kisses or any other truffle candies, toothpicks, tape, colored paper or cardboard with a pattern.
Garland with photographs and drawings
New Year, Christmas - warm, family holidays. And it will come in very handy with photographs, children's drawings, and pictures. The easiest way to secure them is with clothespins, which can be decorated with hearts or snowflakes.
Origami star
Painted spoons
Regular metal spoons or wooden spoons for cooking with acrylic paints turn into interesting New Year's decorations. Kids will definitely love this idea. If you bend the handle of metal spoons, you can hang them on the Christmas tree. And wooden spoons will look great in the kitchen or in a bouquet with fir branches.
It’s not difficult to make it yourself, and almost all of its components can be found at home.
DIY snow globe| Components
- Jar with screw cap. Ideally, the lid should be screwed on tightly. If you take a jar and a lid from ready-made canned food, do not count on it being sealed. I took a jar of compote, so I had to strengthen and seal the threads to prevent leakage.
- Decorations. Christmas tree decorations are well suited for this role. Houses and Christmas trees look especially good with snow on top. I didn’t take this moment into account right away, so I had to take a lot of shots so that Santa Claus’s face wouldn’t be hidden in the snow.
- Glue. Glue is needed to glue the decoration to the lid. Many people praise the glue gun, but I didn’t want to buy one specifically for the snow globe. I made do with a tube of super glue.
- Imitation of snow. This could be fake snow, glitter, or even shredded white plastic utensils. I bought regular silver glitter, but in the process I realized that they didn’t fit color scheme to our ball. Artificial snow V small town It’s not so easy to find, so I had to limit myself to homemade “snow” from plastic toy packaging.
Homemade artificial snow
- Glycerol. It is needed so that the “snow” falls slowly. This occurs due to an increase in the viscosity of water. The amount of glycerin depends on the type of “snow” chosen. Large “snowflakes” will require more glycerin. I have a 400 ml jar. It took 4 bottles of glycerin, 25 grams each. With a 1:1 ratio of water and glycerin, snowflakes will float in the water almost without sinking to the bottom.
- Water. If you decide to make a ball for long-term storage or as a gift, then you will need distilled water and some kind of disinfectant for jewelry. There is no guarantee that the jewelry is sterile and that its microbes will not cause cloudiness in the water. For a ball that is not planned to be stored for a long time, any clean clear water. I used tap water. The first time I was unlucky, there was a whitish sediment in the jar, which spoiled appearance. For the second time, I used pre-settled water.
- Rubber medical gloves. They are needed if you are not sure about the tightness of the lid. Gloves are convenient to use as a sealant for threads.
DIY snow globe| Assembly algorithm
At this stage, the ball is ready, and the next portion of New Year's mood has been received.
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