Run waxed twine for reins from harness to driver. When the paint is dry, attach silver beads as harness bells, using epoxy or contact cement applied with a toothpick. To customize your globe, paint the base and sleigh's interior red. Simply give it a shake, and everyone will love to watch the snow swirl inside.ДЄssembling this snow globe from a kit takes a few days (to allow for presoaking snow).

One of the secret ingredients to any snow globe is glycerin, a clear liquid typically made from vegetable oils, which is widely used to slow down the effect of shaken water and glitter, to the effect of falling snow. You can also use toy figurines like reindeer, skiers, carolers, or a jolly Santa. Why not populate the snowy hill with a tiny polymer clay snowman? Roll three white balls in descending sizes, squeeze a few dots of glue, and stack them, then roll off even tinier details (a carrot nose, black button eyes, scarf, and top hat) to give him a personality. The details inside are just as important, if not more, than the globe itself.

For a personalized touch, ask your child if she can find the perfect figurine toy to display in her snow globe. (A wide-mouth jar is ideal for reaching in to position and reposition the details of your wintry vignette.) Glycerin may be found among your health and cosmetic supplies, while epoxy and glitter are likely in your craft room. Most of the supplies required for this project can be found at home: You can use any jar-storage, jam, or jelly-whatever you have at home.

Dreaming of a white Christmas? Create your own little winter wonderland this year with a craft that's easy, charming, and made affordable with household items.Д¬hildren love snow globes, and they're even more fun when handmade.

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