DIY Christmas snow globe from a jar
It is very easy to make a New Year's snow globe with your own hands from improvised materials. It is one of the most popular Christmas souvenirs in the whole world. To decorate a souvenir, you can mold some kind of figurine, for example, like here, a snowman. You can sculpt from any modeling mass, except for salt dough, which dissolves in water
For work we 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, sequins for the body, crushed foam, beaten eggshell, coconut flakes, white beads);
chocolate egg figurines
toys from polymer clay,
various little things - you can use anything to decorate a souvenir, except salt dough, which dissolves in water.
The inside of the jar must be washed and dried. On inner part Glue the prepared figures on the lids.
If we need to use some metal parts, then they must first be coated with colorless nail polish - otherwise they risk corroding and ruining the craft.
Now we pour boiled water into the jar, mixed with glycerin in a ratio of 1: 1, but you can add more antifreeze - then the snow inside the dome will be very slow and "lazy".
We pour “snowflakes” from the selected material into this liquid, and if they fall too quickly, add more glycerin.
After testing the snow is completed, the last step remains for us: screw the lid tightly, glue the joint. When the craft is dry, you can turn it upside down and admire the result!
Hi all! And we will create again! 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 hands with pleasure in anticipation of a miracle! And we will make 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 give some details regarding necessary tools and material. Then the subtleties of making a ball. And at the end, I prepared a master class for you. The program is extensive and designed with the help of little ones! It seems that everything is so serious that there is nothing to entrust to them. But, I think that you and I will find something that the kids can do! 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 fell apart in 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"
- Story in story
Any bank will do? Will any material become snow? And which story to choose? Let's answer these questions!
Jar. We need everything to be clearly visible in the bank. Therefore, plastic or a jar with any pattern, 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 slowly fall. Therefore, water is needed. And without it in any way! That's just how to make sure that the snow does not float on the surface and settles slowly? It is for this that it is worth making a solution of glycerin.
Glycerol. There should be a lot of it, then the snowflakes will spin. Ideally, the proportions of glycerin and water should be 1 to 5. You can make a ball without glycerin, but snowflakes will quickly fall to the bottom. From quantity glycerine the speed of rotation of snowflakes will depend, the more it is, the slower they will spin. Many are interested in the question Can whether do snow ball without glycerine just on the water? We answer, no, without glycerine snowflakes will immediately fall to the bottom.
"Snow". What will do? Sequins, cut pieces of thin plastic or foil, artificial snow.
Story in story. Here's something to think about. First, what should the story be about? It is best if it is themed. After all, the ball can be made for any holiday as a gift. You can take plants as decorations, figurines as heroes, etc. The ball with a photo inside looks original. That's just the photo should be pre-laminated or covered with tape.
And you can even make a gift - a keychain with flying snow.
Tricks to help you make a cool snow globe
Now I will continue the topic. I’ll just show you how you can make a “ball” in different versions.
First of all, who said that pot-bellied banks are necessary? 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 necessarily 2-3 cm higher than the figure.
Our New Year's plot assumes that there will be snow. I offered several options to choose from. But these are mostly finished products. And how to make artificial snow with your own hands at home? Yes, you can cut, as I said, plastic. But you can also grate a candle or solid 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 on your own: eggshells, which are dried and then crushed; or, diaper filler. It should be taken out and slightly moistened. And it is indistinguishable from natural snow.
And then I will answer the question that you may have. Is it possible to make a ball without glycerin? Easily! It is replaced with very sweet syrup or vaseline oil. Some take refined instead of glycerin vegetable oil. Take note of this idea too.
And one more nuance. For complete sealing, you need a silicone tape or thin rubber; you can use a medical glove cut into ribbons as it.
Without glue, the structure will fall apart! Look for glue that is not afraid of water. And it is desirable that it freezes quickly.
Last thing. The lid itself does not look presentable or elegant. It should be "disguised". How? Ribbon, bow, paper strip.
Let's make Christmas crafts together
Since the holidays are approaching, my baby and I decided to make a snow globe for the New Year. At first they wanted to buy figurines of holiday heroes. But we went through everything we have and found everything we need. That is why they did not postpone the 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 trees 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 from a 5-liter water bottle, and insert plant decor into the holes.
After, when we fill the entire lid with glue, the design will become completely stable. But even now it is worth trying to keep the holes small, and so that the plants go deep into them.
We fill the lid with glue and install the figure of "Santa Claus", lay out the "drifts" of foil balls. And in the gaps between them we glue pieces of foam.
The structure is ready. We fix it on the lid of the jar. We carry glue along the bottom of the lid. And when we put it in place, we additionally fix it with droplets of glue from all sides.
Tape the side of the lid.
We prepare water. Fill it first half, then add glycerin. If necessary, we still add water, but remember that our design will take some place.
It is not always possible to completely remove the air from the can. Yes, and there is no special need to do so.
We cut “snow” from the rain, and slightly crumble the foam. Here is the last one - my little one really liked it. I liked it so much that, unnoticed by him, I had to fish out and remove part of his “work” from the jar, otherwise everything would have been covered in snow to the very eyeballs.
Before connecting the lid and jar, we will take care of complete sealing. We glue 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
Surprise guests and relatives, as well as simply create a festive mood.
Almost every housewife in the house has a separate locker or a place where glass jars are folded. If you also have a similar corner, and the number of various jars there has already reached a critical point, and you still have not figured out what to do with them, we suggest that you use them for New Year's decor. These cans will create an additional atmosphere of celebration and comfort.
These holidays will be a good incentive to find other things. After all, in this way you not only get a new original item, while not spending a penny, but also save the environment.
Snow globe from a glass jar
The most beautiful winter version of interior decor that can be made from a glass jar is. And it is not necessary to fill it with water so that the snowflakes envelop everything inside the jar. It is enough just to fill the jars with mini trees, animals, toy houses And . Then arrange on shelves and nightstands to create a winter atmosphere.
So that, banks can be taken in a variety of ways, not necessarily spherical in shape.
Christmas tree from cans
Risk of being knocked over or hurt. But such a jar will create a holiday even in the smallest room. Fill six small jars, arrange them in a pyramid, decorate with a garland and a Christmas star. Your unusual Christmas tree is ready!
Festive cookie or candy jar
For the New Year and Christmas period, forget about tin cans in which you store sweets all year round. Paint an ordinary glass jar bright colors, decorate with festive ribbons, fill with cookies or sweets and put on the table.
To stay fresh longer, choose a glass jar with a convenient lid that is easy to open and close.
Christmas lights in jars
If you put LED garlands in transparent jars, you will get creative New Year's ones. And if you decorate such an installation with cones, needles and other winter elements, you get a fabulous decor.
Nightlights from cans
Children will be delighted with such nightlights. On the outside, stick templates of winter landscapes and New Year characters cut out of paper on the jars, and put candles in the middle.
Glass jar candlesticks
Painted jars with candles inside are the easiest way to decorate festive table and an apartment on Involve the kids in such crafts, because they will certainly enjoy painting the jars in different colors.
Berries, cones and needles will be added from cans of this winter mood. Decorate jars with them to create an atmosphere of celebration and comfort.
Vases from glass jars
Replace for winter ordinary vases on beautifully decorated jars. In such improvised ones, you can put sprigs of spruce or pine, or winter flowers to fill the house with beauty.
Flavors in jars
They create a festive mood and soothe. very simple, and so that the special aroma of the New Year is carried throughout the apartment, place it in a jar.
Edible terrarium in a jar
Do you want to surprise your guests with something unusual? Prepare them edible terrariums in jars! Use crumbled cookies coconut flakes, marzipan to make trees or succulents, and crushed chocolate for the "earthy" layer.
Cans for drinking
IN New Year with, for example, instead of cups in winter, use decorated jars. And such containers for drinking can be distributed to guests during the winter holidays. Fun and original!
Christmas coasters for kitchen utensils
So that in the kitchen, where culinary masterpieces will be created on New Year's table, the spirit of the holiday was also felt, make holiday coasters out of cans for different kitchen utensils. With such decor elements, the dishes will turn out even tastier, because you will cook in a cheerful mood.
Decorate an apartment for the New Year 2018, inspire you to be creative!
bewitching and magical holiday. At this time of the 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 loved ones.
Why make a snow globe?
Before embarking on any work, a person asks himself: "Why am I undertaking this particular business?" In the case of this craft, this question is easy to answer. Firstly, everyone loves to receive handmade gifts, especially in the modern world it is also very fashionable. Secondly, such original gift even children can do it, which is even more appreciated.
Thirdly, the New Year's "snow globe" looks beautiful, symbolic, suitable for a person of any age. And if you turn on your imagination, then you can create a unique and memorable surprise! And for its manufacture it will take quite a bit of time and a minimum of financial costs.
What is needed for work?
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). It installed 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 resealable lid. It is better that the container is airtight, otherwise you will have to strengthen the place of screwing in order to prevent the craft from leaking;
- Figures for creating 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 unpurified liquid, it will darken over time, spoiling appearance crafts.
- Artificial snow - sparkles, finely chopped tinsel can act in its role. Some even use chopped disposable tableware or foam.
- Glycerin - for thickening water. It is he who will help you see how the snow falls in your ball.
- Cover decorations.
Getting Started
When all the necessary preparations are completed, you can proceed directly to the creation of the ball. First, thoroughly wash the jar and figurines to create an exposure. You can even pour boiling water over them. This is done to better preserve the snow globe from the can. If any bacteria remain on the figurines, the craft will quickly become cloudy.
Now start creating a decorative composition on the lid. Wipe wrong side lids sandpaper so the glue sticks 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 already install a spruce between them.
Place the shapes in the center of the lid and don't make them too wide or they won't fit into your glycerine snowball. When the plot is ready, set the lid aside. Glue must be completely dry!
You can also place your figurine on a snowdrift. Cut it out of styrofoam, glue it to the lid and paint it with white paint.
Treat the snowdrift with glue and sprinkle with sparkles. A wonderful platform for fairy-tale characters is ready! Now you can place any hero on it. You can also create a unique figurine if you mold it yourself from polymer clay.
Preparing mortar 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 desired 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 a pharmacy and it is quite inexpensive). How slowly the snow falls in the composition depends on the amount of glycerin. When the solution is ready, the children's favorite stage begins - loading "snow" into a jar. Gently place the glitter in your balloon. Their number depends only on your desires, but you should not put too many sparkles, otherwise they will block the entire view of the composition. Gold and silver glitter works best, but any shade can be used.
If there are no sparkles at hand, a white eggshell will save the situation, it needs to be thoroughly crushed, and it will perfectly cope with the role of snow in the New Year's crafts.
Spangles must be gently mixed with a clean spoon and observe their behavior. If you see particles that do not settle to the bottom, carefully remove them. They will float on top of the composition, spoiling its appearance.
Now proceed to the crucial moment - immersing the figurine in water and twisting the lid. Turn the compositions over and lower them into the water.
Screw the lid on tightly, removing any water that has leaked out with a towel. For insurance, it is better to once again go through the glue along the junction of the can and the lid.
Decorate the lid
The lid is also something to think 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 out 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 a bright decorative tape, decorate with felt or stick small decorative elements: bells, curls. The ball is ready! Shake it up and watch the fabulous snowfall.
Create a snow globe from a store-bought kit
If you don't feel like looking necessary items to create snow new year 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 - clay for creating ceramic figurines. Most importantly, follow the instructions exactly! There are kits in which children have to paint and color some details on their own. Most often, the decoration is installed on the lid and glued to the plastic or glass dome. Then, through a special hole, a solution and artificial snow are poured into the ball. The cork 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 what can replace the glycerin in the "snow globe"?
It is not bad to replace the substance with baby oil, it is also capable of thickening water. And you can create a ball only with water. There is an option to create crafts without a solution at all. Take round Christmas balls with transparent walls. Remove the rope holder, insert a small figurine and pour snow. Set the toy on a stand or decorate a Christmas tree with it.
A magical surprise will be pleasant for both children and adults. Everyone will follow the snowfall of sparkles swirling behind the glass. A handmade gift keeps a piece of the soul, and it is very expensive!
With a figurine and falling snow inside - a Christmas souvenir known all over the world. It is believed that the French were the first to make such crafts back in the 19th century. Today, on the eve of the New Year holidays, you can buy a similar product in any store, but it is much more interesting to make a snow globe with your own hands.
Preparation of the necessary materials
To make this Christmas craft, you will need: a jar with a lid, any waterproof glue, decorative figurines, glitter or styrofoam, glycerin, water. Snowball you can do it yourself from almost any container. Jars are perfect for this purpose. baby food and others food products. Remember, the more interesting the shape of the container, the more original the finished craft will look. Any figurines can be placed inside the jar: factory-made souvenirs, small children's toys, decor can be made independently from polymer clay. Rinse and dry the container well before proceeding with the manufacture of crafts.
Making interior decor
Christmas snow globe home production can stand on the lid or bottom of the jar. Decide in advance how you like it best and start decorating the part that will become the bottom.
Option one: glue the selected figures directly onto the lid or bottom. Pour the remaining space around with glue and sprinkle with foam shavings or sparkles. Leave the decor to dry for a while. It is believed that a do-it-yourself snow globe will look most impressive if you install the interior decor on a slight elevation. The easiest way to achieve this effect is using a piece of plasticine. Blind a cake that is suitable in shape and size and glue it to the lid or bottom with glue. Next, install the decorative figures by drowning their base in plasticine, and then mask the base with foam or sparkles.
The magic begins
As soon as the blank with the internal decor dries, you can start filling our container and assembling it. at home? To fill the container, you will need glycerin - you can buy it at a pharmacy. Pour into a jar of distilled water - 2/3 full. Fill the remaining space with glycerin. Don't forget to add sequins, sequins, beads or other small elements that imitate falling snow. If there was nothing suitable at hand, you can make "snowflakes" from finely chopped rain, foil or waterproof confetti.
Sealing and finishing touches
Even if the lid of your jar closes tightly, it will not be out of place to smear it with glue before twisting it. Handle the finished souvenir very carefully. Remember, if the glass snow globe leaks or breaks, you will ruin the textiles or stain the furniture very badly.
your magic New Year's craft ready, but if you want, you can add a few final touches. Decorate the outside of the lid using foil, wrapping paper, or a pretty fabric. If the top of the souvenir is flat, you can glue a small decorative figure on it.
Is it possible to make a falling snow ball without glycerin?
A popular question among those who decided to make a snow globe for the first time with their own hands is whether it is possible to use ordinary water without additives to make this craft? Actually it's not best idea, since glycerin slows down settling to the bottom and prolongs the “shelf life” of the souvenir. Ordinary water will deteriorate faster, the interior decor may become covered with an unpleasant coating, or the liquid itself will become completely cloudy.
If glycerin is not at hand, but you want to start the creative process right now, you can replace it with refined vegetable oil or a very sweet transparent syrup. But remember, no matter what product you choose, in any case, after a few months it will go bad. This also applies to glycerin.
It is believed that the smaller the snow globe and the more interesting its shape, the prettier it looks. Whether or not you follow this rule is your own business, but do not use jars larger than 1 liter for this craft.
A souvenir with falling snow can also be made from a plastic container. The main condition is a tight-fitting lid, the transparency of the vessel and the absence of unnecessary edges and ugly seams on its surface. By a similar principle, and glass jar. A container with smooth walls or a small number of edges is best for making this craft. But a complex cut will interfere with viewing a fascinating inner world compositions.
Now you know how to make a snow globe but still wondering what to put inside? Small houses, Christmas trees, snowmen, Santa Claus, figurines of animals or fairy-tale characters - if you create with your child.
Craft with "falling" snow can be not only New Year's. Try to make such a souvenir for March 8 or Valentine's Day. Accordingly, the interior decor should support the theme of the holiday, and only sparkles, multi-colored beads and confetti can fall in such a ball, styrofoam crumb need not.
Another one interesting idea- make a balloon with a postcard or a photo inside. You will need a paper photo or Nice picture suitable size. Tape the blank with transparent tape so that it does not get wet. Next, as always, place the decor inside and mask its base, add glitter and finish the craft by pouring the mortar and sealing the lid tightly.
