- 1). Wash and dry the jar you plan to use for the snow globe. Baby food jars are easily accessible options for small globes, and jelly and pickle jars are larger options. If the jar has a label, soak it in water and scrub to remove adhesive residue.
- 2). Apply epoxy to the bottom of the figurine and press it onto the inside of the jar's lid. The figurine must be waterproof. Plastic and ceramic are a couple materials that hold up well in a snow globe.
- 3). Fill the jar to within about 1/2 inch of the top with distilled water. If the figurine is particularly large, only fill the jar to within 1 inch of the top to leave room for the figurine.
- 4). Stir a few drops of glycerin into the water. This product is available at most drugstores and thickens the water so the snow will fall more slowly.
- 5). Pour in about 1/2 tsp. of coarse white or silver glitter. Do not use fine glitter, which might float on top of the surface instead of falling to the bottom.
- 6). Screw the lid tightly onto the jar, being careful to not knock off the figurine as you place it into the jar.
- 7). Apply aquarium sealant around the bottom rim of the lid to seal the space between the lid and the jar. This helps prevent leaks from a lid that might not be perfectly tight. Allow the sealant to dry overnight.
- 8). Turn the jar over so its lid is on the bottom and watch the snow fall.
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