How to make a water balloon with your own hands. DIY snow globe

New Year is a very bright and fabulous holiday. On this day, it is customary to give gifts to everyone and most of us are used to buying them in stores. But how much more pleasant it is to receive original gifts from loved ones, which they made themselves with their own hands. Gifts presented by children, made by them personally, are especially appreciated. A souvenir - a snow globe - can serve as an original gift for the New Year. It will look especially fabulous under a fluffy Christmas tree.

Even a child can make such a souvenir, but it looks very dignified and symbolic. Such a gift can be presented to a person of any age. And having imagined a little, and at all, to do something unique. Instead of figurines, you can immerse a laminated photo or other small significant object inside the jar. If it breaks down in water, cover it with a water-repellent varnish. How to make a Christmas snow globe? Everything is very simple.

To create it, we need:

• Nice little jar with a tight-fitting lid.
• Items that you want to load into the jar.
• Artificial snow, which can also be made by hand.
• White paraffin candle.
• Sequins.
• Waterproof or silicone adhesive.
• Distilled or boiled water.
• Glycerol.

First of all, we prepare a scene that will be inside the jar. To do this, place and glue all objects on the inside of the lid with silicone glue. If the figures need to be immersed in drifts, apply glue to the lid and sprinkle with artificial snow. You can replace it with a white paraffin candle.

To do this, cool the candle in the refrigerator and three on a fine grater, then sprinkle it with a thick layer on glue and press it well. Thus, you can make the required number of layers and get the intended result. And if the paraffin is heated to a soft state, then you can immediately mold the necessary drifts, cool them and glue them to the inside of the lid along with the rest of the objects.

Silicone glue dries long enough, therefore, in order for the snow globe craft to be of high quality and durable, you should be patient and allow the glue to dry completely.

fig. 1 Figurine for a snow globe

While our composition is drying, we prepare a jar for a snow globe. We wipe it with alcohol. This is done so that the water does not become cloudy over time, but remains transparent.

Then we dilute warm water and glycerin in a separate container. The more glycerin, the thicker the solution will be, and the slower the snowflakes will fall. If you want the snowflakes to fall very slowly, use glycerin without water. Pour the resulting mixture into a jar, but not to the brim.

It should be borne in mind that the compositions on the lid will also need space in the jar and excess liquid will flow over the edges.

Fig. 2 Preparing the solution for the snow globe

After the glycerin and water have been poured into the jar, pour artificial snow and sparkles into it. Try throwing some snowflakes first and watch them sink to the bottom. If they descend too slowly, add some water. If too fast, add glycerin. Artificial snow for a snow globe can be replaced with white sand or finely grated paraffin. Sequins can be bought in the "All for Nails" or "All for Creativity" stores. White sand is sold at the pet store, in the fish section.

Try not to throw in a lot of glitter and snow, as the water can appear cloudy when flipping and the snow globe will ruin.

fig. 3 Fall asleep sparkles for the snow globe

When sequins and artificial snow are added to the jar, the most crucial moment comes. It is necessary to check that all the figures are well adhered to the lid and only then immerse them in the solution. Excess liquid will start to spill over the edges, so we advise you to substitute a saucer. If after you lowered the lid with the figures into the solution, there is still free space in the jar, add more solution. It is better to do it yourself with a syringe.

Now that everything is ready, carefully wipe off excess liquid from the thread of the can and apply glue to it. Then we tighten the lid tightly. Do not immediately turn the container over. Wait for the glue to dry under the lid. When everything is dry, you can see what happened.

If air bubbles remain in the jar, try removing them with a syringe. You can also add liquid with a syringe if there is not enough liquid. If water leaks from under the lid, you need to turn the jar, wipe it dry and re-coat with glue, then let it dry.

fig. 4 Finished craft - snow globe

Your snow globe is almost ready, all that remains is to decorate the cover beautifully. To do this, you can use multi-colored foil, openwork ribbons or beads. You can also glue the lid with polymer clay and paint with acrylic paints. This will be the final part of the job. Now you know how to make a snow globe at home. It is absolutely easy, and the gift is very original and unique. By decorating a house with them, you will create a unique New Year's atmosphere.

Dreams come true, even the most fabulous! Since childhood, I so wanted to have a similar snow globe, which often appeared in New Year's films... The gentle flickering of the overflow of snowflakes inside me completely mesmerized ...

With what joy I learned that you can make such a ball yourself, and make it exactly the way you want it!

The work will need fairly simple elements, so find them and feel free to start creating a New Year's miracle. This is very good gift idea, with your own hands you can create a little joy for family and friends. And children will be simply ecstatic from such a toy!

Snowball

You need

• glass jar with a tight screw cap
• boiled or distilled water
• glycerin solution
• waterproof glue
• snow substitute (artificial snow, glitter, styrofoam, broken eggshells, coconut flakes, white beads)
• various figures from kinder surprises
• various little things for decoration

Christmas story knocking at everyone's house! Do not waste your time and start your New Year's preparations now, thinking about gifts, remember this ball. An absolutely magical thing!

Share your best ideas with your friends - tell them about this article with simple instructions on how to make a Christmas snow globe. Let the festive mood be with you every day!

Snowball Is one of the most popular Christmas souvenirs around the world. Inside the glass toy there are usually some kind of figurines - snowmen, little Christmas trees, fancy houses or other traditional characters. It is worth shaking this unpretentious composition, as a fairy tale comes to life: artificial snow or sparkles slowly whirl and gradually settle. You can easily make such an interesting craft and memorable gift with your own hands and at home.

How do you make a snow globe?

To snowball was bright, add sparkles, but not too small. If you are not sure about the quality of the glitter, which may contain gold dust instead of small grains, then you can use ordinary tinsel, which is finely cut with ordinary scissors. You can also use artificial snow or beads.

You will also need:

• a figurine (any suitable in size and which does not dissolve in water, you can even use a laminated photo or picture),
• a beautiful jar with a well-closing lid (I used a half-liter one, but you can even use baby food jars, the main thing is to find a figure that fits the size),
• universal glue moment,
• liquid glycerin at least 1/3 of the volume of the jar (the amount also depends on how slowly you want the "snow" to fall, the more glycerin, the slower. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise the "snow" will hang in the air all the time ),
• water (either filtered, boiled, or distilled. If you take plain tap water, your snow globe will become cloudy over time),
• glue gun.

If you will decorate a jar or make a decorative stand, like me, additionally prepare:

• satin ribbons, decorative twigs, flowers, etc. to decorate the jar,
• cardboard (but not hard),
• Scotch,
• scissors,
• self-adhesive film - gold,
• PVA glue,
• dry sparkles - gold,
• thin brush
• well, already listed, a hot glue gun.

So let's get started!

Wash the jar, lid, figurine and any additional decorations well so that the water does not cloud over time. I processed everything with boiling water, as for preservation.

We attach all decorative elements to the lid with hot glue.

I have already used as an imitation of snow: tinsel, sparkles and beads.

I'll tell you how to make a glitter snow globe, as there are some subtleties here. There are no such problems with tinsel and beads.

We take a clean jar, in my case a half-liter, pour 150-250 ml of glycerin.

Fill the rest with water (we do not fill the jar to the edge, since we will still have a figure there that will displace a certain amount of water).

Add sparkles and mix with a clean spoon.

Even if the glitter is large, there are some particles that have not settled to the bottom of the jar. We must collect them, otherwise they will subsequently always float from above, and, frankly, it does not look very good. This can be done with a small spoon or the tip of a clean waffle towel.

Now very carefully, better over a plate, we immerse our composition in a jar, twist it a little so that air bubbles do not get anywhere. We tighten the lid tightly. You need to try to close it so that no air bubbles remain in the jar. Since we did not glue the lid inside, if necessary, it will be possible to redo it.

When the lid is screwed on, for insurance, you can walk along the joint from above with universal glue (if available, it can be waterproof). There have never been any problems with such jars, so the glue, in principle, only serves to fix the lid so that no one accidentally opens it.

Our snow globe is ready! Let's style it a little to hide all traces of the lid and jar.

From several strips of cardboard, you can make a strong stand, paste over it with gold self-adhesive film. The diameter is equal to the diameter of the cap. We decorate with all kinds of ribbons, twigs, it all depends on your desire and imagination!

I supplemented it with sequin curls a little, with their help I hid the carving at the bottom of the jar and all sorts of unnecessary numbers. To do this, we dilute 1: 1 water and PVA glue, generously add dry sparkles to this mixture. The curls were painted with a regular thin brush.

And here's what I did!

And with flying sparkles ...

This magical gift is sure to please both children and adults. Everyone will be mesmerized by the magic behind the glass. Give each other joy and such wonderful handmade snow balls, into which a piece of your soul and warmth is put!

I was glad to help!

The New Year is getting closer, and more and more you want magic, snowflakes whirling in the golden light of lanterns, a festive atmosphere ... In the meantime, it is still a long time before the holiday, we ourselves can make a small miracle - a snow globe with our own hands. Adults will surely like this magical gift, and the baby will be mesmerized by the magic hidden behind the glass.

How to make a snow globe? When you look at the magical whirling snowflakes above a small, like a gingerbread house or a toy snowman, it seems that you cannot repeat such a miracle yourself. But we assure you - if you follow the simple instructions, you will succeed!

What do we need to create a ball?

• a small glass jar with a fairly tight-fitting lid (volume - no more than 1 liter);
• a small figure that will need to be placed inside the ball - a house with glowing windows, Santa Claus or a snow-covered tree - anything that will help create a New Year's mood;
• waterproof glue (it will be more convenient to use a glue gun);
• distilled water;
• sparkles (artificial snow can be used);
• glycerin (sold at any pharmacy);
• if you want to create an imitation of snowdrifts in a ball, you can use self-curing plastic for this purpose.

Snow Globe Making Process:

It is most convenient to start creating a snow globe with your own hands by gluing the toy to the lid of the jar. If you will be using metal figurines, it is better to pre-treat them with an anti-corrosion agent. Combine them beautifully into a single composition (for this it will be more convenient to use a gun with super glue), you can make plastic snowdrifts with your own hands - in general, show your imagination and create a truly magical New Year's composition! In this case, it will be necessary to allow the plastic to dry completely before placing the lid in the jar.

Then wash the jar cleanly, pour water into it and add glycerin. It should be slightly less than water, the more it is, the slower the sparkles or snow will fall on our figures. When in doubt about the dosage, throw a few sparkles into the water and see how fast they go down. Too fast - add to solution glycerin, slowly -water .

Add half a teaspoon of glitter or artificial snow. By the way, making it with your own hands is very simple: just peel the eggshell from the film and grind it in a mortar.

When the glue on which the toys are planted is dry, close the jar lid tightly (very tightly!). Tip: over time, water from the ball may begin to leak, and to prevent this from happening, the lid and the thread of the can along the edge can be well coated with glue.

To complete the composition, decorate the resulting snow globe around the edge of the lid with decorative braid or ribbon. A small New Year's miracle is ready!

... and also a gift for a loved one!

If you want to make not just a Christmas decoration, but a gift that will be intended only for one person and can show your love for him, we offer a great idea - a ball with a photo! It is done in exactly the same way as we have just described, only inside you will need to place a pre-laminated photo of the person to whom the gift is intended. Well, or your joint with him, looking at which on long winter evenings, he will remember you with warmth and joy 🙂

We offer you a master class on making an accessory, without which it is simply impossible to imagine the New Year holidays. We will make a glass snow globe - a decoration that is always loved by both adults and children.

These snow balls are simply mesmerizing. As soon as they are shaken, it seems as if something magical is happening. Beautiful flakes slowly circle behind the glass, as if there is a whole snowy world in your palms.

Of course, these traditional New Year's souvenirs on the eve of the holiday are not hard to find. But it is much more pleasant (and, by the way, at times more budgetary) to make them with your own hands. At some point, you will even feel like a wizard!

What do we need?

• clear glass jar
• water (it is better to take distilled water so that it does not "rot")
• glycerol
• white sequins
• small figurine for the base

Progress

1. Glue a figurine to the back of the lid (tree, snowman, birds - to your taste).
2. Mix water with glycerin in a ratio of one to three and fill the jar to the very top.
3. Add some sparkles.
4. Carefully coat the edges of the lid with glue and screw the jar.
5. It remains only to tie a beautiful ribbon around the neck and turn the jar over.
6. The magic begins!

Tip: if the neck and, accordingly, the lid are too narrow, glue the figure directly to the bottom of the can. To do this, drop the glue not on the bottom, but on the figure and fix it inside.

Here are some ideas for inspiration.