DIY Faux Snow Balls
November 30, 2012 by Jessica Christman
Filed under Winter Crafts
Just the thing for your winter displays, these faux snowballs are glittery and fun without the bother of melting ice in your house! Be sure to use white Styrofoam balls for the base so that you get a nice white finish in the end.
Things you’ll need:
Styrofoam balls
Mod Podge
Epsom Salt
Things to do:
1. Working on a covered work surface, paint the ball in sections with a generous amount of Mod Podge and then press in a good coating of salt.
2. Continue to add Mod Podge and salt until the whole thing is covered.
3. Scoop a heap of salt onto the surface and roll the ball in to fill in any places that might have been missed. Allow it to dry in the pile of salt to keep it from sticking to the work surface.
How could you make these where they can be outdoors? Could you use fake snow instead of the salt? Would mod podge hold in the weather? Sorry about all the questions but am looking for snowballs for an outdoor decor.
Hi Gail! Thanks for all your questions. Im thinking you could try to use this same technique with the Epsom salt but use the Hard Coat Mod Podge. After you have made your snowballs, spray a generous amount of sealant over each one. This may make them suitable for the outdoors, but I have not personally tried this. You could also do a glitter/Hard Coat Mod Podge mixture and cover the styrofoam balls. These would make lovely snowballs as well, you just wont get the same bumpy texture like you would with the Epsom. Hard Coat Mod Podge isnt completely water proof but rather water resistant, so the snowballs wont last forever in the elements. I hope this helps a little. Please let me know if you have any other questions!
could i use the fine glass granuals i have for filling limbs of reborns ? also can i get mod podge in the uk
Yes, I think the doll pellets would work perfectly fine for this project as well Judith. Great idea! We carry a variety of Mod Podge and we also ship internationally. You can find all of our Mod Podge here: factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=mod+podge+&submit.x=0&submit.y=0 Please let me know if you have any other questions!
thank you will let you know how i get on
Is Mod Podge a glue?
Hi Julie! Mod Podge is a type of glue but it is also a sealer and finish. You can find the different types of Mod Podge that we offer here: factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=mod+podge&submit.x=0&submit.y=0