If you'd love to add some personality and cheer to your holiday decorations this year, look no further! These cute DIY snow globes made with Mason jars are a fun and easy way to sprinkle joy throughout your home, and your choice of figurines and embellishments makes them uniquely your own. They also make wonderful holiday gifts and can be customized to suit the recipient, making them even more special. And when you discover how easy it is to make Mason jar snow globes, you'll want to make one for everyone on your list.
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Things You'll Need
Mason jars
Winter/holiday figurines and embellishments
Spray paint (optional)
Distilled water
Glitter
Artificial snow
Glycerin
Epoxy glue
Tip
If you don't have any Mason jars or would like to save some money, you can upcycle any sort of glass jar as long as the seal inside the lid is still intact. Pickle jars work well for large globes, and baby food jars work well for small globes.
1. Spray paint the lids (optional)
If you are using recycled jars, begin by spray painting the outside of the lids with a festive color. Since the lids of Mason jars are already silver, there's no need to spray paint them unless you prefer them to be a different color.
2. Set up scenes on the lids
After the spray paint has dried, take some time to set up a little scene inside the lid of each jar. Play around and take your time. You'll only have a few minutes once the epoxy glue is mixed, so it is best to decide the exact placement of your scene beforehand. Be sure to stay clear of the seal, as even the tiniest intrusion on the seal will cause a leak.
What should be included in a snow globe scene?
Choose figurines and embellishments that suit yourself or the recipient of the DIY snow globe! For a general festive feel, winter/holiday-related items always look nice; think little deer, arctic animals, ice skaters, pine trees, Santa, elves, etc. Just make sure that the items do not contain any metal or they will rust. Cake toppers work well because they are plastic and lightweight.
After you've arranged your scenes to your liking, mix the epoxy according to the package instructions. Make sure to do this in a well-ventilated area or outdoors. Once mixed, you'll have about 5 minutes to glue your figurines in place. Allow the epoxy to dry completely.
Tip
If you're making multiple globes, mix the epoxy in small batches and work on one scene at a time.
3. Fill the jars
Fill each jar with distilled water to about 1/4 inch from the rim. Add about 1 teaspoon of glycerin to the water if you're using a standard Mason jar. Add a bit more for larger globes and use about 1/2 teaspoon for small baby food jars. The glycerin keeps the snow from falling too quickly when you shake the globe, but too much glycerin will cloud the water, so easy does it.
4. Add the artificial snow and glitter
Add about 1 tablespoon of artificial snow and a dash of glitter. You can adjust this measurement to your own preference.
5. Seal the lid
Carefully place the lid with your scene upside down in the jar and seal the lid tightly.
Tip
If you're using a recycled jar rather than a Mason jar, it’s a good idea to add a touch of super glue or fresh epoxy to the inside rim of the lid before you seal the jar to help prevent leaks.
6. Let it snow!
Display your handmade snow globes and spread holiday cheer!
Tip
Prop them up on mini tree stumps of various sizes to show them off.
