The imagination is limitless for realizing creative ideas and creating a unique New Year's interior. On the list original crafts and an unusual jar with snow - it’s not difficult to make it with your own hands. A snow ball, in which snowflakes swirl and whimsical New Year figures float when shaken, is a distant childhood memory for almost everyone.
A master class for creating a winter-themed phantasmagoria with your own hands in an ordinary glass jar is incredibly simple. Shall we try?
Decoration materials
To create a New Year's jar with snow, we will need a tall and straight glass container with a screw-on iron lid with a volume of about 1 liter, loose foam or artificial snow, minifigures that will live in a jar of snow. Our decor includes a green Christmas tree and a funny snowman with a sleigh.
To create a unique New Year's decor The choice of miniature toys is quite wide. The main thing is that it fits in the jar. Santa Claus and deer, a Christmas tree, the Snow Maiden, gnomes, forest animals in the snow, in a word, everything that is somehow connected with the New Year and Christmas holidays.
It’s worth thinking about a platform stand for figures in a jar of snow. This can be a hand-made pedestal made from a piece of wood, polystyrene foam or cardboard. Small white cotton or wool balls will come in handy. You can make them yourself or buy them at a craft store. You will also need a needle, fishing line, glue/tape.
Step-by-step algorithm of work
A stylized New Year's jar in a festive interior will be an excellent decoration for any room: living room, kitchen, children's room. Considering that you will make this miracle with your own hands, a festive atmosphere will appear in the house during the creative process.
- We thread the fishing line through a needle and string cotton or wool balls onto the fishing line. To secure them, use a drop of glue or a drop of nail polish (colorless) on one side of the middle of the ball.
- We attach a platform for a mini-toy to the bottom of the jar. Glue and double-sided tape will help with this.
- We place miniature figures on the bottom of the jar, while there is still no snow, and attach them so that they do not dangle when the jar moves.
- Sprinkle the glass bottom of the jar with artificial snow or loose foam so as to completely cover the “podium”. By the way, artificial snow for a jar is quite easy to make with your own hands. There are many original recipes for making it on the Internet.
- The crucial moment is “snow” in the bank. We attach the improvised garland using hot glue or tape to the screw-on lid. Eight to ten “cotton-snow” threads of different lengths - best option for New Year's decor of our magic jar.
- The final touch is to close the container with a lid with attached garlands and screw it on. The jar of snow is ready!
Imagination will suggest decor for winter, Easter, autumn jars in which you can use natural materials and a creative set of do-it-yourself figurines, toys, and accessories.
The shape of the can itself may also be interesting. The more unusual the glass container, the more intricate the painting inside can be. And a reason to create and use “can” decor with your own hands can arise at any moment.
DIY New Year's snow globe from a jarYou 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 flakes, 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!
Last year we bought my daughter shower gel, with a cute girl posing on the bottle. I don’t want to repeat myself, and besides, the very idea of a man-made winter is attractive, so I collected information from the Internet and today I am sharing it with readers. I planned to call the article “New Year’s ball with snow,” but I came to the conclusion that it was difficult to make one at home due to the lack of transparent balls. But cylindrical glass jars are in every kitchen, and it is these that craftswomen use to create homemade jewelry winter theme.
The figures are glued to the lid, dried, then “snow” is poured into a clean jar and filled to the top with “winter air”. All that remains is to connect the two parts of the product and conduct a test: whether snow falls, whether the contents leak out.
Which plot to choose for the craft?
In tall jars, slender fir trees look impressive, next to which children and animals walk; in low jars you can also place one item each: a snowman, Santa Claus, the animal symbol of the year, a resident of the North; tree, winter house, etc. Beautiful and touching Christmas compositions with angels and Christ's nurseries. Sometimes it is appropriate to use a background cut from a postcard. In order for the craft to acquire a complete design, it is worth decorating the lid-base: with paint, fabric, self-adhesive film, bright tape, a bow, varnish.
What materials are needed for snow in a jar?
- Actually a jar with a tight screw-on lid.
- Small toys that are not afraid of moisture. Ideal - penguins, bears and princesses made from chocolate kinder eggs.
- Supermoment glue for attaching toys to the lid.
- Artificial snow or glitter, crushed rain, foam balls, grated white paraffin candle.
- Transparent liquid filler. Filtered water, a mixture of water and glycerin, or pure glycerin from a pharmacy will do. The higher the density, the slower the snowflakes fall down - it’s more interesting.
What I wouldn't do
Photos with children's heads in jars give off a dismembered look, so I don't like this experiment. I don’t include pictures so as not to offend the authors of the crafts, but they are easy to find on the Internet. And here is a figurine of a child in full height It looks very cute against the background of the Christmas tree and under the snow. They write that the photograph must first be laminated or generously covered with tape, but I’m not sure of absolute tightness, so I won’t risk it.
A transparent ball with snow can be a good competition craft for kindergarten or at New Year. Little children should explore this toy with their parents, because the can is not only fragile and dangerous, but also quite heavy.
You will learn how to make a beautiful New Year's ball on a stand from a very good video.
Fascinating and magical holiday. At this time of year, everyone wants to give and receive gifts. In this article you will read how to make a “snow globe” with your own hands to please your loved ones.
Why make a "snow globe"?
Before starting any work, a person asks himself: “Why am I taking on this particular business?” In the case of this craft, this question is easy to answer. Firstly, everyone loves to receive gifts made with their own hands, especially since in the modern world it is also very fashionable. Secondly, such original gift Even children can do it, which is even more valuable.
Thirdly, the New Year's “snow globe” looks beautiful, symbolic, and is suitable for a person of any age. And if you use your imagination, you can create a unique and memorable surprise! And to make it you will need very little time and minimal financial costs.
What is needed for the job?
In 1889, the New Year's "snow globe" was made for the first time. It was presented in Paris and had small size(could fit in the palm of your hand). A copy of the famous Eiffel Tower, and the role of snow was played by fine sifted porcelain and sand. Today, anyone can create a “snow globe” with their own hands. How to make such a miracle? Let's start by preparing the necessary things. So, you will need:
- Glass jar with a locking lid. It is better that the container is airtight, otherwise you will have to strengthen the screwing point to prevent the craft from leaking;
- Figures to create the main composition - these can be houses, animals, Christmas trees, and so on.
- Glue gun or good super glue.
- Distilled water. If you take an unrefined liquid, it will darken over time, ruining appearance crafts.
- Artificial snow - it can be played by sparkles and finely chopped tinsel. Some even use chopped disposable tableware or polystyrene foam.
- Glycerin - for thickening water. It is he who will help you see how the snow falls in your ball.
- Decorations for the lid.
Let's get started
When all the necessary preparations are completed, you can proceed directly to creating the ball. To begin, thoroughly wash the jar and figurines to create the display. You can even pour boiling water over them. This is done to better preserve the snow globe from the jar. If any bacteria remain on the figures, the craft will quickly become cloudy.
Now start creating a decorative composition on the lid. Wipe wrong side covers sandpaper, so the glue will adhere better. Then treat the surface with glue and install the figure of your choice. Work quickly before the compound dries.
If the base of your figure is very narrow (for example, like a Christmas tree), place a couple of pebbles on the lid, and install the tree between them.
Place the shapes in the center of the lid and do not make them too wide, otherwise they simply will not fit into your “snow globe” with glycerin. When the plot is ready, set the lid aside. The glue must dry completely!
You can also place your figurine on a snowdrift. Cut it out of foam, glue it to the lid and paint it with white paint.
Treat the snowdrift with glue and sprinkle with glitter. A wonderful platform for fairy-tale characters is ready! Now you can place any hero on it. You can create a unique figurine if you mold it yourself from polymer clay.
Preparing the solution and artificial snow
In the question of how to make a “snow globe” with your own hands, the nuance of preparing a solution of the required consistency is very important. Take a jar and fill it three-quarters full with water. Then pour in 2-3 teaspoons of glycerin (you can buy it at the pharmacy and it is very inexpensive). The amount of glycerin determines how slowly the snow falls in the composition. When the solution is ready, the children’s favorite stage begins - loading “snow” into the jar. Carefully place the glitter into your balloon. Their quantity depends only on your desires, but you should not put too many sparkles, otherwise they will cover the entire view of the composition. Gold and silver glitter work best, but you can use any shade.
If you don’t have glitter on hand, a white eggshell will save the day; it needs to be thoroughly crushed, and it will do a great job as snow in a New Year’s craft.
The sparkles must be carefully mixed with a clean spoon and observed their behavior. If you see particles that do not settle to the bottom, carefully remove them. They will continue to float on top of the composition, spoiling its appearance.
Now proceed to the crucial moment - immersing the figurine in water and screwing on the lid. Turn the compositions over and place them in water.
Screw the lid tightly, using a towel to remove any water that has leaked out. To be on the safe side, it is better to apply glue once again along the junction of the jar and the lid.
Decorating the lid
The lid is also worth thinking about. Before you make a “snow globe” with your own hands, prepare everything you need for decoration.
Decorating the lid is not a necessary step, but it will make the ball look complete. The decoration will help hide the joint between the lid and the jar.
Cut a couple of strips from cardboard and glue them into a circle. Cover the stand with gold self-adhesive paper and place the jar in it. This stand can be decorated as you wish.
You can cover the lid with nail polish, wrap it in bright decorative tape, decorate it with felt, or glue small decorative elements: bells, curls. The ball is ready! Shake it and watch the fabulous snowfall.
Making a "snow globe" from a store-bought kit
If you don't really want to search necessary items to create snow New Year's gift, you can create a ball from a ready-made set. They can be found in many stores. The kits can be different: some already have grooves for photographs, others contain clay for creating ceramic figurines. The main thing is to strictly follow the instructions! There are kits in which children must draw and color some of the details themselves. Most often, the decoration is installed on the lid and glued to a dome made of plastic or glass. Then, through a special hole, solution and artificial snow are poured into the ball. The plug from the kit will allow it to be tightly closed.
"Snow globe" without glycerin
Is it possible to create a New Year's surprise without glycerin? And how to replace glycerin in the “snow globe”?
Baby oil can be a good substitute for the substance; it can also thicken water. Or you can create a ball with only water. There is an option to create crafts without any solution at all. Take round Christmas balls with transparent walls. Remove the rope attachment, insert a small figurine and add snow. Place the toy on a stand or decorate a Christmas tree with it.
This magical surprise will be pleasant for both children and adults. Everyone will follow the snowfall of sparkles swirling behind the glass. A gift made with your own hands contains a piece of your soul, and this is very expensive!
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 the winter holidays and will be unique New Year's decoration 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 a small artificial Christmas tree,
- good glue(ideally epoxy),
- artificial snow and sparkles,
- distilled water,
- glycerol,
- Oil paint white enamel (optional),
- polymer clay, polystyrene 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 the outer side of the 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.
