California Snow Globe

Christmas in California is unique, distinguished by warm, sunny weather and a lack of snowfall. The people started making a variety of California-themed snow globes to capture the distinct spirit of the California Christmas season. Each snow globe captures a little bit of SoCal charm and is ideal for embellishing any festive decor. It's difficult to choose a favorite among the three locations they created—desert landscapes, tropical palm trees, and relaxed beach settings-but the scene with the cacti and the Christmas lights has a particular attraction. Unbelievably, creating your own snow globe is a simple task, and people are excited to offer the techniques.

California Snow Globes in the Making

Start by disassembling a snow globe. The bases of the figurines are attached to the rough side of the snow globe plug using hot glue. Then, to make a realistic scene, pour E6000 glue all over the figures' bases and scatter sand or rocks on top. Give this time to completely dry, which typically takes several hours. People used blue sand to give the impression of a beach.

Apply another layer of E6000 glue with a paintbrush to seal the sand areas once the rocks or sand have dried. Before putting the snow globe back together, let this layer dry overnight.

To stand the globe upright on top, place it upside down next. Water should be distilled and preferably in bottles to ensure crystal clarity. Fill the globe almost to the brink. 1/4 teaspoon of glitter and around 1 teaspoon of a thickening agent, such as corn syrup or glycerine, should be added to the water. The sealed décor component should be inserted, and the top should be firmly screwed on. Now shake it vigorously to witness the enchanted snowfall.

Supply Requirements

To start your snow globe-making adventure, gather the following materials: a plastic, shatterproof globe; large glitter; miniatures of flamingos, palm trees, beach chairs, cacti, and Christmas lights; hot glue; E6000 glue; a paintbrush; imitation sand or rocks; water; and corn syrup or glycerine. Keep in mind that you can find these things by looking for terrarium miniatures or fairy garden accessories.

You might even want to keep these endearing California snow globes on display all year long in addition to using them as a beautiful touch to your Christmas décor.