How To Make a Snow Globe

Ingredients

• A glass jar with a lid
• A small, rust-proof ornament or figurine
• White glitter
• Aquarium silicone sealant
• Distilled water
• 1/8 tsp. glycerin
• A small block of wood or bowl for a base
• One hard-boiled white eggshell, ground into tiny pieces
• Food coloring

Steps

1. Select a jar - Find a small, clear glass jar with a secure lid. (29 sec. )
2. Find a figurine - Select something to put inside the jar, like an ornament, a figurine, or a miniature toy. Or sculpt your own decoration out of clay. Whatever you choose, make sure it’s waterproof. (34 sec. )
3. Measure the snow - Measure the white glitter you’ll need for the globe by pouring it into the lid. Set aside enough glitter to fill the lid. (44 sec. )
4. You can grind hard-boiled white eggshell into fine pieces and use that in place of glitter. (50 sec. )
5. Secure the scene - Glue the decoration to the inside of the jar’s lid using aquarium silicone sealant. Let it dry for at least 12 hours. (56 sec. )
6. Fill with water - Slowly pour distilled water into the jar until it almost reaches the top. (63 sec. )
7. You can make your own distilled water by boiling tap water and then letting it cool. (69 sec. )
8. Add glitter - Add the glitter and one-eighth of a teaspoon of glycerin to the jar. (73 sec. )
9. Attach the lid - Screw the lid onto the jar, turn it over, and give it a shake. Add more glitter if needed. (78 sec. )
10. Add a drop or two of food coloring if you’d like. (84 sec. )
11. Seal the lid - Squeeze a thin layer of silicone sealant on the threads of the lid before screwing it on tightly. (87 sec. )
12. Display it - Glue your snow globe to a base, like a wood block or small, upside-down bowl. Ta-da! You’ve made a snow globe. (92 sec. )
13. In 2007, Ontario, Canada created the world’s biggest snow globe to promote tourism. It stood two stories tall and was 20 feet in diameter. (102 sec. )