How To Make A Snowglobe
| DIY : Decorating Want to make a beautiful custom snow globe? Here's what you'll need: * snowglobe kit from http://www.snowdomes.com (a variety of shapes and sizes are available. * plastic model glue * HO scale model figures or other waterproof figurines * glitter if desired * distilled water * patience! Step 1: Create your snowglobe scene by gluing your water-safe objects and figurines to the plastic base. Use the correct glue for adhering your objects to plastic (see instructions on the glue’s packaging). Make sure that the position of your objects does not interfere with the seating of the dome onto the base. You should then allow ample time for the glue to dry before gluing the dome over your snow globe scene. Step 2: Glue the dome to the base. This is a critical step, requiring great care. a) Put a continuous bead of plastic glue in the little channel that runs inside the perimeter of the base. Gaps in the glue will allow your finished dome to leak, while too much glue can be messy. So be careful, but be sure that you have a continuous bead of glue in the channel. b) Carefully place the dome onto the base so that the the entire bottom edge of the dome seats in the glue. A tiny wiggle of the dome may help distribute the glue evenly. c) PRESS DOWN FIRMLY and keep pressing down on the dome for at least 30 SECONDS to create a good watertight seal. You must then allow ample time for the glue to dry completely before you proceed with filling. Overnight is best. Step 3: Add the “snow.” A folded paper funnel can help deposit the snow through the filler hole in the base. If you wish to use something other than the included snow in your dome, something like glitter or tiny beads, this is fine, but you should test the material first to see how it moves in water and that it won’t bleed color into the water. tiny funnel can be very helpful with this step. Use only still, un-aerated water. Distilled water is recommended but not absolutely necessary. Finally, insert the removable plug into the filler hole. Have fun and happy shaking!
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