DIY Fishbowl Snow Globe Tutorial

DIY fishbowl snow globe tutorial. Snow globes or snowglobes are so fun to make and easy too! There are lots of ways to create festive DIY snow globes. Like the waterless snow globes, glycerin snow globes, baby oil snow globes, decorative snow globes and even faux snow globes. Either way everyone likes to make there own version of snow globes.

Today I am sharing a DIY fishbowl snow globe tutorial. I had been wanting to create something festive for the holidays. Something that brings the feeling of Christmas and Winter. This idea uses fishbowl to make a snow globe.

DIY Fishbowl Snow Globe

The traditional snow globes with snowman and Christmas trees looks nice. But you can make a snow globe with anything you think is special and relative.

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You may use modern Christmas trees, cute little ornaments and jingle bells. To make it look festive use glittered items and lights. You can also use mini trees and snow village pieces to create winter scene. This will also make great winter wonderland gift.

Let’s get to the tutorial.

Modern Snow Globe Tutorial

Material to make fishbowl snow globe

• LED Mini String Lights (battery or remote-operated)
• Glittered Holiday Items (Decorative figurines, Christmas tree, ornaments and jingle bells)
• Fishbowl
• Salt
• Glitter or fake snow – choose fine or medium grade so it floats well.
• Circular wood stand or base to elevate the scene.

Selecting Your Fishbowl:

1. Choose a clear bowl with minimal distortion and wide mouth for easy access.
2. Ensure it’s waterproof and sealable if you’ll add liquid.
3. Consider size: a medium bowl gives more dramatic effect but means more glitter and larger scene.
4. If you add lights, ensure you have space to hide the battery pack or route wiring.

Pro Tip:

If using liquid Try this simple recipe: Make Your Own Christmas Snow Globe

How to make festive snow globes?

Instructions:

Once all your material is ready. You simply have to put it together.

• Place your fishbowl on the base.
• Make sure you clean your fishbowl thoroughly by removing dust or fingerprints.
• Then add some salt in it. Once you are satisfied with the amount of salt i.e. snow in your bowl, its time to decorate.
• Arrange your mini figurines, trees or scene elements inside the globe. Play around with them, till you are satisfied with the look!
• (Optional): Use hot glue to secure each piece so they stay upright and fixed.
• Finally wrap your mini string lights around the scene, hiding off switches and wires as much as possible. Test the lights.
• You are done.

Display and Enjoy:

• Place your snow globe on a sturdy surface.
• Turn on lights; enjoy the glow and sparkle.
• You can place a battery or switch access point behind or under the base for neatness.
• Consider a small label or tag if you’re gifting it.

We love having it in our home. My kids love switching it on at night. It looks cute and festive. Have fun making your own fish bowl snow globe.

Other ways to make snow globes for Holidays

You may want to make your own version of snow globe. It requires your unique collection of winter village pieces and decorative accessories. All you need is your imagination and some winter magic. These are great choices for unique gift ideas as well. A few choices can be:

• DIY mason jar snow globe
• DIY snow globe ornaments
• Plastic snow globe
• Baby food jar snow globe
• Favorite things snow globe
• Christmas music snow globe
• Glass jar snow globe
• Winter village jar

How to make snow globes with kids?

Kids are fascinated by all things magical and twinkling. They will love to make their own globes filled with snow. There are a variety of things you can use to create snowstorm in the snow globe:

• Fishing wire
• Hot glue
• Lids
• Legos
• Bag of fake snow
• Flameless candles
• Clear plastic cups
• Bunch of clear plastic ornaments
• Olive oil at the bottom of each bowl
• Snowman’s hat
• Basic craft supplies and scissors

5 Creative Variations and Themes

Make this project your own with themed versions:

1. Holiday Winter Wonderland – Mini pine trees, snowmen, white glitter.
2. Kids’ Room Fantasy Globe – Unicorns, pastel glitter, LED colors.
3. Year-Round Nature Globe – Use tiny forest animals, clear glass, minimal “snow” for subtle effect.
4. Lightless Minimal Globe – No lights, pure scene, matte base for Rustic décor.
5. Night-Light Globe – LED lights embedded, use soft warm white or colour-changing LEDs.

Troubleshooting:

Common Problems and How to Fix Them

Safety and Durability Tips

1. Use distilled water if using liquid; tap water can cause cloudiness over time.
2. For liquid version, keep the snow globe upright and level; avoid shaking too aggressively if large bowl.
3. Use LED lights (not traditional bulbs) to avoid internal heat buildup.
4. When gifting or shipping, wrap securely and ensure lid is sealed or taped.
5. If children are involved, supervise – glass may break, glitter can spill.

Happy Holidays!

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