How to Make a Holiday Snow Globe

This is a wonderful instructable on how to make a snowglobe out of a jar!
It is a wonderful christmas gift that can bring joy to anyone!

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Step 1: Materials

For this festive instructable you will need:

* A mason or jam jar
* Some Christmas themed toys
*Hot Glue Gun
*Glitter Spray-Optional
*Clear Sealer-Optional
*Glitter
* Water
       You could Use:
           *Distilled
           *Baby Oil
* Plastic Decor Snow Flakes-Optional

jkidder says: Dec 7, 2011. 10:08 PM

Is the water in a snowglobe suppose to sink or float. I've added bunches of glycerin and it still floats instead of sinks.....it's snow upward instead of downward. Any body have any ideas?

twodolphns in reply to jkidderDec 16, 2011. 8:32 PM

well, water doesn't sink or float silly but the glitter and snowflakes are suppose to slowly sink to the bottom of the globe after you shake it up. i've tried this and personally I think it works better with baby oil instead of water because the glitter and stuff falls slower through baby oil -vs- water. Any baby oil works, got mine from the $ store

Suzanne in Orting says: Jan 6, 2011. 11:24 PM

I haven't tried it myself, but I read somewhere that by using glycerin rather than water, the floaty bits will float longer.

I also watched a craft maven make a little flat pillow insert for greeting card and she used thinned hair gel to float sequins in it. I have no idea how long it would last though.

Suzanne in Orting, WA

happyclown1 says: Dec 20, 2010. 5:53 PM

this is super cool!

nathb1028 says: Dec 12, 2010. 11:09 AM

Try using methanol instead of water, its viscosity is around 1/2 that of water and therefore should allow the flakes to spin and dance longer. acetone would work too but would probably eat up the toys and glitter.

tjesse in reply to nathb1028Dec 14, 2010. 2:57 PM

just use gasoline, then you can stuff a rag in it for a molotov cocktail on new years. Crafts are fun.

liz71 says: Dec 14, 2010. 9:20 AM

Very nice. You've done a great job of explaining and giving details thank you ^^*

mokebloke says: Dec 10, 2010. 12:28 AM

Why do you Americans call it "Holiday"?
Are you too scared to say "Christmas? Because that's what it is.

pwoman in reply to mokeblokeDec 12, 2010. 9:32 PM

A Holy Day is when people are tolerant of others that are just trying to be kind. Yes, we do get it.
Happy Birthday to Baby Jesus who grew up to the a great example of tolerance and forgiveness.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!

Etch3 (author) in reply to mokeblokeDec 10, 2010. 8:03 AM

Because some people don't believe in Christmas but go along with the holiday thing.

gregroy in reply to Etch3Dec 11, 2010. 7:53 AM

The word Holiday is a shortened form of Holy Day, so if you don't believe in Christmas why celebrates its Holy Day?

DesignerUserName in reply to gregroyDec 17, 2010. 6:06 PM

Because Christmas is not a holiday of a truly Holy origin. In fact, Christmas itself hasn't even been celebrated for that long. In America, the whole religious back story is just a way to feel less guilty about the commercialization of a "Holy Day."

kmcknight in reply to DesignerUserNameMar 31, 2011. 4:35 PM

its not? since when? there have always been celebrations for the winter solstice but christmas is a christian holiday. even though its now known that jesus christ wasnt born around christmas, the holiday is supposed to be a celebration of the birth of jesus. hence the word CHRISTmas. see the word CHRIST?? if its not of religious origin, then explain why athiests have, for so long, been trying to get the word 'Christ' taken out. its been called christmas since the 1600s. its people now days that have taken the religious factor out.

DesignerUserName in reply to kmcknightApr 2, 2011. 6:09 PM

I'm a scrooge. I hate all holidays. I just don't give a crap. Besides, it's all commercial nowadays.

Taranach in reply to gregroyDec 12, 2010. 9:11 PM

There are seven letters in "Holiday" and seven letters in "Holy Day"... this is barely "shortened"... The Fourth of July is also called a "Holiday" in America... care to comment on it's "religious" significance? What about Memorial Day and Labor Day?

The "reason for the season" is celestial mechanics and orbital tilt... the 21st through the 25th is when the nights stop getting longer and become ever so noticeably shorter. It's called a "Solstice"... Some primitive peoples considered this change a time to celebrate, certain other peoples co-opted those celebrations into their own.

Whatever you want to call it, it is a time when people in the northern latitudes have celebrations for one reason or another. Be peaceful and joyful in whatever form of celebration you prefer and be happy for those who celebrate in a different fashion. This is really not a forum for airing or arguing religious views.

TabbyDeAnne in reply to TaranachDec 18, 2010. 4:35 PM

Very well spoken. I agree. Thank you Taranach.

mokebloke in reply to Etch3Dec 10, 2010. 10:56 PM

But it is still Christmas regardless whether people believe in it or not.
Holidays having nothing to do with it. Bah humbug to political correctness.
Merry Christmas anyway.

Etch3 (author) in reply to mokeblokeDec 11, 2010. 10:24 AM

Yeah Merry Christmas too! :^)

Sam McPhie says: Dec 12, 2010. 4:09 PM

This was such an easy project that I could it most of it with my grandchildren. Hoorah for you.

Mikedood says: Dec 10, 2010. 7:17 PM

Great 'ible!!! But... won't there be a problem with evaporation later?

Etch3 (author) in reply to MikedoodDec 11, 2010. 10:22 AM

Yeah I don't think the water will evaporate because the lid is sealed on tight but what I did forget to put on the instructable is to seal the lid with some kindof glue.

jesebsp in reply to Etch3Dec 12, 2010. 10:49 AM

the water will still evaporate. my mom collects christmas globes and each year the air bubble gets bigger. tap water tends to get cloudy. i'd use distilled.

Etch3 (author) in reply to jesebspDec 12, 2010. 2:21 PM

Ok then! i didn't know that and I should try to use distillled.

vegancraftgal says: Dec 10, 2010. 11:43 AM

Love it! I'm only giving DIY gifts this year, they're adorable and from the heart

http://www.fourgreensteps.com/community/blogs/63/2034

jesebsp in reply to vegancraftgalDec 12, 2010. 10:47 AM

i do it every year. saves money and the recipients appreciate them more. tried to go the easy route and shop one year. my niece said if my arms aren't broken i have no excuse so get sewing.

tropicalbear says: Dec 12, 2010. 10:43 AM

Great idea! I have tons of jars at home, I'll try to make one myself!!!

uberdum05 says: Dec 12, 2010. 8:49 AM

You should put a ring of hot melt glue on the lid before you screw the jar on so it will get a better seal against the glass :)

hvangog says: Dec 12, 2010. 7:13 AM

If the Muslim people can say Happy Eid, and the Jewish people say Happy Hannukah, then MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Treasure Tabby says: Dec 10, 2010. 10:05 PM

Great idea and nice one to do with kids too.
You know, you could instead of water use mineral oil better known as baby oil and use that. Because its more dense, the things in the water will move more slowly. Only down side is that if the oil leaks, it can be messy.

Etch3 (author) in reply to Treasure TabbyDec 11, 2010. 10:23 AM

Great idea! I should try that!

Treasure Tabby in reply to Etch3Dec 11, 2010. 1:48 PM

You can also try both and get a crazy FX. ;)

connoljj says: Dec 10, 2010. 10:38 AM

Very nice 'ible. Except for the whole polar bear in the North and penguins in the South thing. But other than that, great job and thanks.

Etch3 (author) in reply to connoljjDec 10, 2010. 5:14 PM

yeah I wasnt really thinking i just put all of the snow creatures with the snow creatures not thinking that they didnt live together

lyrics.uz says: Dec 10, 2010. 9:30 AM

Not bad)

Etch3 (author) says: Dec 9, 2010. 6:05 PM

Thanks All you guys!