Make a Snow Globe

To make sure all the snow globe parts fit together before you start gluing, place the jar's lid on your work surface with the top side (the flat side) down. Place the small plastic lid — the base — inside it, top side up. (A white lid is a good choice. If you use a small baby food jar for the snow globe, use a plastic soda bottle cap.) Set the display object on the base. Turn the jar upside down and place it over everything.

Check that the display object is high enough to show well. If it doesn't, use a base that raises it higher.

When you're sure all the parts fit, use glue or silicone to attach the base inside the jar lid, centered. Let the glue dry. Then attach the display object to the base and let that glue dry.

Fill the jar nearly to the brim with distilled water. Add a teaspoon of mixed white and silver glitter. Add a few drops of glycerin and stir gently. If the glitter falls too fast, add more glycerin. Add glitter and/or glycerin until you like the amount of "snow" and the falling effect.

Turn the glued-together display upside down and slowly lower it into the filled jar. Some water might slop over the edge, but try to minimize the spillage so you don't create a big air bubble in the jar. Screw the lid on as tightly as you can.

Dry the outside of the lid and the sides of the jar thoroughly, and then run a bead of silicone or aquarium glue around the edge of the lid to seal the jar. Let it dry.

Attach the base to the lid of the jar with plenty of silicone or aquarium glue, and let it dry. Then shake your new snow globe and let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.