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How to Make Fake Snow
Snow and Christmas
always seem to go together but for those who do not live in colder
areas where it snows, there are some great ways to make your own
snow for crafts and decorations!
There are many options
for making your own fake snow. It really just depends on how you
would like to use it.
If you want to make certain smaller objects look snow
covered, try this recipe:
½ cup sugar
½ cup talcum powder
White glue
Mix the powder and sugar together.
Spread glue on the surface that you would like to add snow to
and then sprinkle the sugar and powder mixture over the glue.
Allow the glue to dry and it gives a soft, glittery snow look.
Crafters can use this for adding snow to their craft projects and
giving handmade holiday decorations and gifts a ‘snow-covered’
look.
If you want to make larger objects, such as your Christmas tree
or a Christmas display, look like they are sprinkled with snow try
this recipe:
2 cups soap flakes
Blue food coloring
Glitter
2/3 cups liquid starch
3 tablespoons water
Combine the liquid starch and soap flakes in a mixing bowl. Slowly
add the water and mix it with a beater. The mixture will get thick
as you mix it. Add a couple of drops of blue food coloring and add
glitter if desired. Paint the mixture onto the tree branches or
other items for a newly fallen snow look.
If you want a soft squishy snow then try this recipe:
Mix 1 part white glue with 2 parts shaving cream. This is a
perfect medium for children's art crafts or to just allow them to
play as if they had real snow.
If you want to make it look as if it is snowing, mashed
potato flakes are a great option:
Buy ready made potato flakes to cover areas with fresh snow.
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