you're right, it was hard to find information about this on the internet. thank you for making this video! really appreciated your scientific approach

This is hands down the best video about all theses formulas. And the most natural, informative and entertaining ! Thank you to the moon and back. Love you guys.

I just had a very rare $89 snow globe break and I can’t afford to just buy another one and even if I could I’d rather use that money to help someone in need so the cheaper route is to just buy new glass and fix it. This video is SO SO specific and honestly a gem! Seeing the difference between the different liquids and how they keep the snow going plus the clarity rating is SO SOOOOO helpful!!! I was originally just going to order glycerin from Amazon but now after seeing how long the baby oil keeps the flakes afloat longer, I might just might use that instead. You guys rock! I absolutely love and adore this channel. Bless you guys, Jesus loves ya! ❤

I am glad I got my old snowglobe professionally fixed because I know mold and paint fading are the main problems if it isn't done right.

Thanks guys! My baby just broke his first snow globe which was a special gift representing the dog who just passed. I appreciate your show and thank you for the advice/comparisons!!!

Looking forward to restoring a couple cloudy snow globes from the 90s I bought online for my collection. This was super helpfull! Thank you! 😊

I have a large snow globe I need to replace the liquid in and fix the train that goes around it. It’s 28/29 years old. This was super helpful. Thank you!

My understanding is that using glycerine is to inhibit freezing. Shipping in cold conditions could damage the snow globes.

Thanks so much!!! This video is exactly what I had hoped to find. I appreciate the time and effort

Cheers, I love the scientific approach you took in your comparative experiment

*THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!* I’m hugging my phone, because I can’t hug you both directly! I have been trying to find the best option to repair/fill a really sentimental globe of mine…and it has been driving me *NUTS! It’s seems like every video lists one of these items and basically claims it to be the “one globe filler to rule them all!”--but on the next video, it’s an entirely DIFFERENT product “to rule them all”! (Then it’s the same “rinse and repeat”over and over on every video/channel!)🤣🤦‍♀️ Thank you for not only taking the time to explain the different options-but to go as far as demonstrating them all to us, so we can get an idea of which one we like the look of most!(and price😁). However, I DO have one itty bitty question though (sorry if it’s dumb-I’m totally new to all this! Lol)… Does the BRAND of clear glue make a difference? I know it’s already a really cost effective option, but if I can spend even LESS (by skipping the brand name)…then yeah, I’m always going to go for that option, even if I won the lottery tomorrow, because seriously-what kind of a leprechaun would willingly blow their entire pot’o’gold on fancyass school glue?!?!. A dumb one, that’s who!!🤣 Ok, ok. I promise I’m done being overdramatic now! 🤣👍

I really enjoyed your video. I liked how you shook them next to each other for comparison. I read that you're supposed to used distilled water with the glue and glycerin to prevent mold in the future. If you have a Micheals you can find find 16 oz bottle for $6. Thanks for your time in making this.

These are uncommon but there is such a thing as two tiered snowglobes. Mostly seen them by Disney to make it look like a layer of water (which it is but dyed blue) and then the rest of the globe is baby oil OR possibly even mineral oil since both are clear. The only difference is I heard mineral oil is thicker than baby oil. Maybe something to keep in mind if you ever find one that is two tiered or you want to make one two tiered. If shaken it does create bubbles but they do disappear and can be pretty in itself but these two tiered ones do not have glitter in them so I guess they're not really meant to be touched or shaken much. Thank you for the video again guys, you're awesome!

SO glad to see more than one way to do thes globe's.

Thanks for the precise comparison. Just what i needed.

That makes more sense to use only baby oil since it doesn't mix with water! Also, that kitten snow globe is super cute!

EXACT information I was looking for!! Thanks guys!🥰

I’m making my very 1st globes & will definitely try the glue b/c all I’ve heard of using is the glycerin. Thank you so much for the info, I truly appreciate you both. May you & yours have a very Merry Christmas 🎄 & a safe, healthy, Happy New Year 🎉

I ended up here while looking for video examples of different mixtures for liquid motion containers. You mentioned that you had difficulty finding information regarding mixtures! I would recommend looking at some of these “recipe” experiments that people have trialed for glitter liquid motion bottles (“calm down bottles”). You may find a recipe that meets your viscosity and density needs (that is also accessible). Also, with glycerin, you can often find it at pharmacies/in pharmaceutical isle of larger stores. It’s usually in the first aid section or by medicated lotions and ointments.

Didn't know there was so much that went into snow globes, Thanks

Thank you for this video. It was very helpful. I'm a Snow Globe Collector, i get one every year for Christmas, sometimes 2 and i have 27 of them right now, i had 28 but one was leaking but it was just a mini one so i just threw it away because i didn't know that i could fix it. But i just recently saw that like 5 of my snow globes are a different color, the water isn't clear and looks kind of dirty and yellow and i just looked up what that means and how to fix that and it showed some videos and that's what led me here. I'll be honest, i haven't really taken care of my snow globes like i should, and that's probably why some of them are like that lol. But most of them are perfectly fine, some of them are older ones that are still clear and some are newer one's that are clear as well but i guess a couple of them just have different materials in them and that's why their a different color then the other one's. And i didn't know this before, that i could change the water inside of it and that it would be much easier doing it myself instead of wasting money to go get them fixed by a professional. So thank you for doing this video.

Great video. TY. I’ve never fixed a globe before! 😜 I’m trying to figure out how to do it. Your videos have helped a lot. Wish me luck

Thanks for the video and comparison. I am trying to repair a few snowglobes. I think the I hate baby oil comment is funny. Being a geek I looked in to the different densities (or specific gravity) and viscosities of the water, glycerine and baby oil (mineral oil). At 77°F or 25°C - water has a specific gravity (SG) of about 1 and a viscosity of 0.893 cP (centipoise). 100% glycerine has a SG of 1.262 and a viscosity of 945 cP. - 6% glycerine/water solution or about 2 Tablespoons of gylcerine mixed in 2 cups of water has a SG of 1.014 and a viscosity of 1.037 cP - 11% glycerine/water solution or about 4 Tablespoons mixed in 2 cups of water has a SG of 1.026 and a viscosity of 1.186 cP. Looking at food grade mineral oil rather than baby oil (about the same as mineral oil but has added fragrance which I understand can cause coloration over time) - clear elmers glue has a SG of 1.03 and couldn't find viscosity. - 100% mineral oil has a SG of about 0.87 and viscosity of about 20 cP. In order to use glycerine at an equivalent viscosity as mineral oil you would need - 71% glycerine/water solution or 78 Tablespoons glycerine mixed in 2 cups of water or 4.9 cups of gylcerine mixed in 2 cups of water which would have a SG of 1.185 and a viscosity of 19.5 cP. Having not used clear Elmer's glue I can’t compare the viscosity of Elmer's to glycerine. But I would guess that the glue has a higher viscosity than 100% glycerine. So to get to a 20 cP viscosity using the glue I would think it would be less than that glycerine. For comparison honey has a viscosity of ~2000 to 3000 cP and molassas has a viscosity of 5000 to 10000 cP. At $21.88 a gallon Clear Elmer's glue, $33.95 a gallon for bulk vegetable glycerin And $25.99 a gallon for food grade mineral oil. Elmer's clear glue even increasing the amount to get a higher viscosity looks like the most economical. Now to run experiments!

Making our first snow globe with son. Thanks

I don’t make snow globes but i make potion bottles and i use entirely baby oil. But i agree about the air bubbles. I can never seem to get rid of them.

thanks for taking all the quess work out of it

Thank you for this test.

Thank you guys so much for sharing

Thanks for your research to make easy. ❤️❤️❤️

Hello im form Monterrey México tks for KZfaq time is awesome all the info

What an in depth video comparing these substances. Now a hard question, is there a ratio combining these substances for the best result? I have a snow globe from Las Vegas I had to repair and didn't know this tiny niche has an encyclopedia of information for reference. This is hands down the best comparison for what I needed. Thank y'all so much.

Excellent video

Thanks I learned a lot

Thanks for the video! I was going to just use water to re-do a large globe I found. Not even considering options. But your video changed that for the much better. I mean no mean when I made the choice to use oil. I liked the way the glitter dropped after being chaotic. Much more calming. As I watched your video a second time I kept my eye on the oil globe. Comparing it to the others. By the end of the video, the oil had a shine that the others did not. I've worked with oil in a job, it's not fun I agree!! So this is not a comment to debunk anything. Because of your information, my globe is going to be great! Thank you. Any info on something interesting other than glitter as the snow?

What is best for diy plastic globes? I’m trying my first ever DIY this holiday season and now I’m just not sure haha. Thanks for any info you guys can give me! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎅🎄

I have made snow globe adding both glycerine and clear glue, it works way much better. The glitter stays floating for a long time and its beautiful

Ty so much for the information 💓. I'm just thinking of doing 1 to see how I do. I need to know how you seal it. ? Where did u get the pieces for the globes?

Thanks

Great video! One thought One consideration I had is storing the snow globe. In the upper Midwest. We have some cold winters. I've stored one in the attic for years and only bring it out during the Christmas season and then back to the attic. Right now, the water/oil(?) is down in the globe so I'm going to have to replace/add some more. Your video is great help! My question is- which one doesn't freeze? I'm not going to use water only as the liquid. Do you know how the other combinations would fair the the cold?

Just watched your video. Do you know if there is a shelf life for the glue?does the water change in color, or anything?

I want to seal the top opening of a glass pendant filled with glycerin oil for a floating opal pendant. What kind of glue works best to seal the opening?

what is the suggested adhesive to attach the figurine to the rubber stopper if baby oil is to be used as medium?

I have a Pete's Dragon Disney Snowglobe I am trying to repair, the globe is rather small. I have not tried to dig in and change the water but any recommendations? I should use a different glue ratio for smaller globes?

Hi, awhile back you did a video on fixing an impeller on a globe. I have searched a lot of hardware srores and those magnets with a hole in the center are impossible to find! You had found a magnet in a chip bag clip (I think), I can't find those either! Any idea where those clips came from? I have 2 globes that need new impellers so any help would be fantastic 😊

Hi, in Germany we use waterclear (a Preservative), that the water keeps fine - and some Washing up liquid, that the snow falls good. What do you think about this? I am wondering, that you use a glue inside the water. We have never tried this.

What about the longevity of the clarity? The globe I need to repair has started to turn to a greenish hue. Will one of these last longer without becoming cloudy or discoloring?

I didn’t know snow globes could be fixed!

How do i color water white? Everything ive tried has settled and i dont want it to. I make mini water and oil keychains

Wow,it's been a myth about glycerin being the best 😀 Thanks I'll be using baby oil easy to find and cheaper than glycerin. 👍👍👍 Yeah baby oil 😘😘😘

Can you recommend the best glitter to use in a snow globe?

What would happen if I added more clear glue to the glue/water ratio?

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Can you tell me what brand of glitter is good for using in snow globes.

Great , I have mine all taken apart now and cleaned, the original snowflakes which seemed like tiny white hard granules of something started to go pink from originally white, what replacement can I get that is white and waterproof, lots on ebay but unsure if just for cards and assume biodegradable glitter is no good ?

So I tried glycerin but my glitter was clumping and if used anymore glycerin then a couple drops it got cloudy I used a drop of dawn dish soap and it solved the issue with the clumping but it just wasn’t falling slowly … is there a certain type of glitter that’s better to use that may be causing my issue ?

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Hey there! I’ve been watching your repair videos, and I’ll soon be implementing them to repair the globes I own, especially those dear to me. I just have a question though, does using glue in the solution present any long-term risk? Have you tried doing a second repair on a snow globe and glue made it hard to fix it? Did the glitter adhere to the figurines or something?

Hello, I found your video Dec 20, 2023 Christmas as I was looking at my two precious snow globes, feeling sad that the water has evaporated some out of both of them. The one I’m most concerned with is 25 yrs old - a Christmas gift to me from my then 10 yr old son, so obviously irreplaceable. It has lost about 2-3 TBS of the liquid over the years and is a bit yellow. Looking at your video, I’m guessing the size may be about 2-4 inches? My question is: how do I know what the original water mixture is inside so that when I refill it, I use the same? In other words, how can I tell if it’s just distilled water, a mixture of distilled water/ glycerin, or water and glue? Wouldn’t it be best to refill it with what’s already inside of it? Or is it better to drain it completely and then refill it with a new liquid mixture altogether? (This makes me nervous- like I said, it’s very sentimental and has little figurine painted birds inside of it so I don’t want to do anything that would hurt the painted finish.) The globe was made in 2000, if that helps at all. Thank you so much for your thorough video and any advice you can give!

What's the best type of glitter to use? I want to make sure it sinks to the bottom and doesn't float to the top.

Hi there! I wanted to ask what you make your water mix out of? I have distilled water and glycerin. Do I need to put anything else such as alcohol? I think the ratio is 2tbs glycerin to 1 cup of water. I also wondered if you know where to get snow globe snow? Im repairing an old globe I found at my grandparents house. ❤️ thanks!!!

I may have missed it, but I was hoping to find out how you got the air bubbles out. I guess I’ll learn by trial and error.😂

Does one work better to keep the water from browning?

If you go to the Dollar tree they have baby oil! So only a $1.25 for a whole bottle! That’s what I use.:)

Thanks so much for taking the time to make this video! This has been the most informative and educational one I have seen. And please forgive me if this has been asked of you a million times already, but how do you keep your glitter from clumping up? I am trying to make my first snowglobe, and so far my every experiment has failed. I have tried many different brands and sizes of glitter. Even in plain water it still clumps up, even if I use just a tiny bit. Do you have any advice?

Where to buy glycerin?

My opinion is the clear glue 4tbs 👍🏻

How do you repair a snowglobe?!?! So pretty 😍😍🥰

how do they do this without a bubble being present

How much glitter did you use in the globe with the glue.

Where do you find the glass for them my daughters globe got busted and that's all I need to fix it

My glitter is floating how do you stop that. Also how do you seal it from leaks?

One thing I'm curious about is what of those mixtures will turn a yellow hue fastest after time has passed and if they take temperature and light exposure differently.

When I was little we used vegetable oil instead of glycerin and has the same effect

did the plain water tumbler water eventually evaporate?

i think is good to see baby oil vs glycerin, I was wondering what would happen if you have more glycerin on the globe because then it would be an even competition is it's the same ratio.

Please how to price snow globes.???? And were can I get the fancier bottoms???? Please help. I'm disabled and trying to may a little money. But I don't know how to price them.ty ty ty

Do you have any suggestion to put snow in the globe instead glitter? Tfs

That's crazy If live by the ocean back in the Tropics I wood use water from the make Me pokemon water globe

How do you get the bubble out of the top of them

I’ve only ever used glycerine when I’ve made snow globes but man do you need a buttload!

Boa noite me ensina a produzir a base de baixo de resina quero a peça completa pra vender no atacado

I tend to use glycerin. I’ve never used baby oil but I’ve spoken to people who have and they said it yellows after a few years.

Quite helpful. The comparisons were interesting. But if only the actual recipe made better sense. For example, 4 tablespoons of glycerin were said to be added to one of the 4" globes. 4 tablespoons equals 2 fluid ounces. So why was 3 fluid ounces missing from the glycerin container? Did the glycerin globe actually represent 4 tablespoons (2 fluid ounces) or 6 tablespoons (3 fluid ounces)? A recommended amount of alcohol to include, to maintain clearness, could have been mentioned. Most helpful to me was showing that the glue clearly has the best effect and seeing that in the video was the highlight. Better than the 100% baby oil in my opinion because there is such a thing as the snow falling too slow and no longer even acting like snow would in the real world. In the oil it was just hanging in the air with no realism at all. I totally agree it's not the best choice, even if it weren't so messy to work with. It's nice to see someone being realistic about amounts of "slow down" agents to add. Everywhere else I've looked, "a couple drops" of whatever, usually glycerin or vegetable oil" is mentioned and you pointed out it makes no difference than plain water. And of course there's the problem that oil and water don't mix. It appears that everyone else out there is copying each other.

Could the baby oil break the seal since its more like a solvent?

what was the ratio for baby oil

Would an additive such as alcohol help to keep the the water clear by sterilizing the contents of the globe?

If the seal doesn't have a slot to put the stem in. How do you keep the rose standing.

I might end up using baby oil. I’m making a Hawaii theme snow globe and the sand I’m using as snow flakes is too heavy for water

Are all of those 4 inch globes?

Where do I I get the syringe

I'd love to know which globe is going to turn brown first.

Glycerin can be found in the baking isle of grocery stores

Found a snowglobe with no water. How can the water evaporate from the globe?

Have u tried mineral oil

The real question is what fluid dissolves the rubber gasket first. Moms like to keep their gifts for 50+ years then hand them down.

Can we use only glycerine?

I could use some help if you have time! Repairing my wifes grandmothers globe with a new globe from national art craft. Problem is all the snow is floating in it for the most part. It works when you shake it but it settles at the top and its very annoying. Its supposed to be her christmas present as the kids broke the globe last year and she thought it was thrown out, yet ive had it waiting to fix it. I should add it has distilled water and i added maybe 1/10 of the bottle of glycerin.

Have you tried using vegetable oil instead of baby oil?

Quarter teaspoon glitter is nothing I've made them. You can put up high as a teaspoon to teaspoon in a half of different kinds of glittering different types and it works beautiful

Won't the glue turn yellowish or blurry over time?