Baking Soda Snow Globe
A delightful and eco-friendly DIY project perfect for all ages, allowing for creative expression and imaginative play through crafting a whimsical snow globe.
Ingredients
For the snow globe
- 2 cups Baking soda
- 1 cup Water
- 1 piece Clear jar with a lid
- Figurines or small decorations (e.g., mini trees, animals)
- Glitter or fake snow
- Adhesive (waterproof glue)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Create the Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of baking soda with 1 cup of water.
- Stir until the mixture becomes a thick paste.
Mold the Shape
- Use your hands to mold the paste into desired shapes (like a small mound for a snowy hill).
- Let the molds dry for 24 hours until they become hard to the touch.
Prepare the Jar
- While waiting for your molds to dry, clean and dry your clear jar.
- Glue your figurines or decorations to the inside of the lid using waterproof adhesive.
Assemble the Globe
- Once the molds are dry, place them into the jar.
- Fill the jar with a sprinkle of glitter or fake snow.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if you wish to tint the water.
Final Touches
- Carefully fill the jar with water, leaving a little space at the top.
- Secure the lid tightly onto the jar.
- Shake lightly to see the snow effect!
Notes
Customize with holiday-themed miniatures or different textures using salt. Consider adding LED lights underneath for a glowing effect.