How to Make a Snow Globe

How to Make a Snow Globe. Building a snow globe is a fun indoor project for a cold winter day. You will need A glass jar with a lid A small, rust-proof ornament or figurine White glitter Aquarium silicone sealant Distilled water 1/8 tsp. glycerin A small block of wood or bowl for a base One hard-boiled white eggshell, ground into tiny pieces and food coloring. Step 1. Find a small, clear glass jar with a secure lid. Step 2. Select something to put inside the jar, like an ornament, a figurine, or a miniature toy. Or sculpt your own decoration out of clay. Whatever you choose, make sure it's waterproof. Step 3. Measure the white glitter you’ll need for the globe by pouring it into the lid. Set aside enough glitter to fill the lid. You can grind hard-boiled white eggshell into fine pieces and use that in place of glitter. Step 4. Glue the decoration to the inside of the jar's lid using aquarium silicone sealant. Let it dry for at least 12 hours. Step 5. Slowly pour distilled water into the jar until it almost reaches the top. You can make your own distilled water by boiling tap water and then letting it cool. Step 6. Add the glitter and one-eighth of a teaspoon of glycerin to the jar. Step 7. Screw the lid onto the jar, turn it over, and give it a shake. Add more glitter if needed. Add a drop or two of food coloring if you'd like. Step 8. Squeeze a thin layer of silicone sealant on the threads of the lid before screwing it on tightly. Step 9. Glue your snow globe to a base, like a wood block or small, upside-down bowl. Ta-da! You've made a snow globe. Did you know In 2007, Ontario, Canada created the world's biggest snow globe to promote tourism. It stood two stories tall and was 20 feet in diameter.