Thank you for the video, I will reference this while I attempt to save my own childhood snowglobe which recently has detached ornaments from the inside in addition to water that's browned over the past 20 some years. Thanks a bunch, we shall see if I'm successful.
I adore the detail on this snowglobe! You two always do such great work in restoring these globes. I think of it as re-energizing them with beautiful wishes and treasured memories by those who once loved them. You have given back hope to everyone subscribed by showing that these globes can have their "soul" back. Many kids and older kids can have back their happiness of these beautiful treasures!!!
We agree 100%! They deserve a second chance. And yes, that is a cool globe, still one of our favorites. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. We're happy that you like the videos.
Hi. We have a one gallon jug of water for the snow globes that we add alcohol to. It inhibits algae and bacteria growth and that should also keep the water clear longer. Thanks for the comment.
Thank you. Yes it is very satisfying to see them come back to life! You may want to check out our Snow Globe Repair playlist to see all of our repairs. th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
Hi. We are happy that our videos helped you. This video that you are commenting on is from the channels early days. You may be interested in some of our more recent videos. Check out our snow globe repair playlist, we have repaired quite a few Disney globes. It may provide you with more ideas! Snow Globe Repair Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
Excellent! If you haven't already seen them, here are some of our videos that may help you: Episode 3 where we explain the tools and materials we use, Episode 32 is a side by side comparison of the different liquid choices for your globe, Episode 200 has an example of cleaning the figurine, and Episode 151 has an example of cleaning and recovering the snow/glitter. You can also check out our snow globe repair playlist to see all of our repairs: th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html. Good luck!
This was so helpful! I have a globe that is turning color that I’ve had for 7 or more years. It isn’t made anymore and I was wondering if it could be restored. You made my day!! Are you using distilled water? And clear school glue is ok?! I think that really surprised me. Thank you again!
That is great! Happy to hear it. We use filtered water with a little alcohol in it, about two tablespoons per gallon. The glue is optional but we use Elmer's Clear glue. Check out Episode 32 to see several options for the snow globe water.
Hi Tracey and thanks for the feedback, we really appreciate it. If you haven't already done so you can watch Ep. 3 The Snow Globe Repair Tool Kit (th-cam.com/video/43RVYhHdcso/w-d-xo.html) for an explanation of the tools and materials we use. Good luck and let us know how they turn out.
Hi Tony! Hi Ally! I have been enjoying your videos while I get pumped up to fix two snow globes and a "water puzzle", which is a similar idea. My question concerns snow: My globes contain snow that is like big chunks of salt. Not flakes or glitter. I looked at the link to the National Artcraft Co. and they list this: "Stock Number: 157-110-09 A) White Snowflakes for Water Globes. These 3-dimensional white bits are like the "snow" found in traditional Snow Globes. This 3/4 tsp. packet is enough for a 4-6" water globe. " I did not find anything like this in my local Joann or Walmart, but haven't checked Michael's yet. Is this most likely what is in my stock globes?
Hi. You may be interested in watching Episode 19 where we review the snow that we got from National ArtCraft. This is the only time we have purchased snow globe snow. We get all of our replacement snow by disassembling other old snow globes for parts. The snow we got from National Artcraft is in our opinion is medium size snow. We have some globes with fine snow, and some with large chunky snow. This is in between. We don't like the fine snow in most cases. Sometimes the chunky snow is too big. This stuff from National Artcraft is a good size for us.
Hi, I have a partylite "Christmas Morning" snowglobe that turned brown. I saw it in the background of this video and was wondering if you have any guidance on how to open it up, as it has a motor and music box and I'm not sure if I can just peel the bottom out like you did in this video. Any guidance is appreciated.
I'm not sure which snow globe you are referring to. Send us a picture at tespi74@gmail.com. If we did a repair video on it we can provide you with the video link. However, you should be able to heat the cover with a hair dryer and remove the cover and music box like we do with most other snow globes. When we get the picture we can give you a better answer.
Thanks so much for your videos. I collected music boxes/ snow globes as a kid and now I’m buying them for my nieces. I have a few that were busted over the years and now I feel confident I can fix them myself. One has a broken globe and one, I think, got too cold and the stopper popped out and drained all over the music mechanism. It’s completely rusted, so I’m currently waiting on the new mechanism and a new globe so I can hopefully fix them this weekend. Will you please direct me to one of your videos that explains how to properly measure the diameter so I buy the right size? (I actually ordered blind and 🤞🏻it fits. 🤣) Thanks so much! Again, I love your videos! Sending much love from Wisconsin. ❤️
Hi. We are happy that you like the videos. That is great that you are going to repair your snow globes. Below is some information on determining the correct size replacement globe: This information comes from: snowglobecentral.com/pages/repair On the base of your broken or cracked snow globe, measure the diameter of the circular opening where the snow globe fits into the base. The diameter is the largest line straight across from point a to point b. Glass replacement globes for snow globes and water balls are most commonly available with diameters of: • 1 1/8 inch diameter base opening = 1 3/4" diameter glass globe • 1 3/4 inch diameter base opening = 2 1/2" diameter glass globe • 2 1/4 inch diameter base opening = 3 1/4" diameter glass globe • 2 3/4 inch diameter base opening = 4" diameter glass globe • 3 inch diameter base opening = 5" diameter glass globe • 4 inch diameter base opening = 6" diameter glass globe
We read that modern snow globe snow is made of plastic but we did not find what type of plastic. There are three links in the description to companies that sell snow globe parts and accessories. We normally get our snow by recycling other old snow globes. We did buy some new snow globe snow from National Artcraft, listed in description, and it worked out well. We review the snow in Episode 19.
Hi. we get all of our replacement plugs by disassembling other old used snow globes. We have not been able to find a company that sells just the rubber plugs. There are links in the video description to three companies that sell snow globe parts. They sell replacement globes that come with as new stopper. So if you want a new stopper from one of these companies you have to buy a replacement globe. I hope that helps.
Thank you for this video. You inspired me to repair a snow globe that was my grandmothers. The snow is discolored, where can I find replacement snow. Also what type of hot glue do you use?
We are happy that you like the video. There are three links to snow globe supply companies in the video description. You can buy snow from them. We used National Artcraft. We have no experience with the other two. You can check out Episode 19 for a review of the snow that we bought and compared it to some snow that we bought on Amazon that did not work. Also, the snow may just need to be rinsed and cleaned. Check out Episode 151, at around the 3:30 point we show how we clean and recover snow. Once you rinse out your snow you may not need to buy new snow. Also, you can do what we do and get replacement snow from other old used snow globes that we find in the thrift store. It may save you some money. We use the Gorilla Hot Glue, but we have used a couple other that also worked. I think Elmer's Hot Glue sticks was another one that we used at one point.
Great Channel! My homemade snow globe will be going to the Tampa Bay area :) Question about alcohol/water: You mentioned in a comment that you keep a gallon jug of the mixture. About how much alc per gallon? Or is it more of a "just a skosh" thing? Thank you!
Hi. We've actually gone further that that since this time. We have the water, alcohol, and glue pre-mixed in a container ready to just pour in. We are currently using 65% water, 5% alcohol, and 30% glue. This ratio has been working out for us so far. You can see us use this mix in most of our most recent videos.
@@snowgloberescue8887I'm looking to restore a couple of globes in my girlfriends Christmas collection so I really appreciate the quick reply! Happy Holidays!
Nice channel. I'm trying to repair an old globe for my daughter. It was dropped and the rubber water seal inside busted into pieces. I'm wondering where could I find a replacement?
We get all of our rubber stoppers from other used snow globes that we disassemble for parts. There are links in the video description to three companies that sell snow globe parts, however, to get a new rubber stopper from them you have to by a replacement globe which comes with a new stopper. We have not been able to find a supplier that just sells the stoppers.
We use filtered water since we repair so many globes, it is less expensive, however, most people do use distilled water. We have not had any issues with the filtered water.
We found those syringes at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Make sure it is not the kind that has holes on the sides of the needle because those don't work well. You may be interested in watching episode 3 where we explain the tools that we use. Good luck!
Hi. Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer repair services. We hope to be able to do that in the future. You should be able to fix it yourself. We have many videos on different types of snow globes that can assist you. You can check back with us down the road but if you need something fixed soon there are several snow globe repair companies that we know of. We will provide links to them below. At least one of them has pricing on their site. Keep in mind that getting a snow globe repaired is expensive plus you have to pay shipping both ways. In most cases the cost of having a snow globe repaired exceeds the value of the globe unless of course it has sentimental value or is a collectible. Here is the list of repair companies, good luck! snowgloberepair.com/ snowglobecentral.com/ www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
Following your great video I was able to disassemble mine but a couple ornaments plus the base that is attached to the plug came loose. Can you recommend a glue that will work (since it will be in water). Thank you. And thank you for all your great videos.
Hi. We are happy that you found the videos useful. The glue we use is Zap-A-Gap. It was recommended by National Artcraft for use in the water. It has not let us down.
@@snowgloberescue8887 Thank you for quick response. I think you both have me "hooked". I just found another snow globe for $1; now I have two to work on.
We are currently not in a position to take on repairs but we hope to change that at some point, maybe this year. If you need one repaired now you can check the following companies: snowgloberepair.com/ snowglobecentral.com/ www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
I have a question. I was given a Santa snowglobe for Christmas last year. The music is battery-operated. The water has turned yellow & there is a big bubble at the top. Is it possible for me to send an email with a picture so perhaps you can fix it for me or give instructions on how to fix it? It belonged to my mother in law.
Hi. We are currently not in a position to accept outside repair work but if you send some pictures of the globe we would be happy to share any advice that we may have. Send to tespi74@gmail.com. Also, you may want to check out our snow globe repair video playlist. It contains all of the repair videos we have done. Look through the thumbnails on the list and see if you find a snow globe similar to yours. Snow Globe Repair Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
We use a marinating syringe. However, we do not use the one with the holes on the side of the needle such as the turkey marinating syringes, they don't work well for this purpose. Ours have one hole at the point. We found them at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Check out Episode 3 where we go over all of the tools and materials we use.
Interesting question. We don't have experience with this situation but we don't believe that putting the snow globe in the cupboard would be a problem.
Our research uncovered four options for the globe liquid; plain water, water mixed with either clear Elmer's glue or glycerine, and baby oil. We have a video where we compare all four options. We repaired a globe with each option to use in the comparison video. The video is Episode 32. The clear glue dissolves and dilutes clear and it thickens the water so that the snow or glitter fall slower. Of the four options the clear glue works best for us for several reasons that we explain in the video. Hope that helps.
Hi. You are the first person that we know of that watches from Brazil! Thank you for watching. We are sorry to hear about your sons snow globe. We were offering snow globe repair services at one point and it did not work out for several reasons. We hope to change that in the near future. Please check back with us. We can provide links to some snow globe repair companies if you need something repaired sooner. Keep in mind that there is the cost of the repair plus shipping cost to and from the repair shop. In many cases the cost of sending a globe out for repairs exceeds the value of the globe, unless of course if it is a valuable collectible or has sentimental value. However, the goal of our channel is to show you how you can do it yourself. Take a look at the videos in our Snow Globe Repair playlist and you will have step by step instruction on how to complete the repair. We are always willing to answer your questions. You can do it! Snow Globe Repair Playlist th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
My silicone cover won’t go in like yours does. It’s really frustrating, I spent nearly an hour and it won’t fit in perfectly either falling in fully or not even going in
A couple of things that may help; try a very thin coat of mineral oil or baby oil around the stopper. It may help get the stopper to slide into the globe easier but don't use any more than necessary so you don't get drops of oil floating in your globe. Another possibility could be to take a thin screwdriver like the one we use to get the air bubble out when under water and work it around the stopper as you work the stopper into the globe.
I have a really pretty snow globe with a merry-go-round horse in it and I'm scared it'll loose its coloring. Do you (or anyone else) know anything about that? The water's yellowish right now and I thought about taking it out completely so nothing gets damaged..
We rarely have an issue with the figurine paint coming off. It should be fine to take out and clean. We have three videos of us repairing three different carousel horse snow globes. Check out episodes 24, 80, and 86 for some examples that may help you.
I’d like to see how you clean and refill a snow globe that appears to be plugged and glued down from the top of the stand. I’m thinking that the glue would be cut to release the glass then the plug with snowman could be removed and cleaned up
It sounds like you are talking about a solid base snow globe that has no opening at the bottom of the base. We have many examples on the channel. You can do a search on "Solid base" and find a bunch. You can use a hair dryer to heat the base and melt the glue but our preferred method is boiling water. Place the globe in a plastic bag to protect the base then put it in a bowl and pour boiling water up to where the base and globe meet. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then check if it is loose, if not, boil more water and give it another 10 minutes. It normally takes 10 to 30 minutes but if it was assembled with hot glue it will eventually come loose. Check out Episodes 201 or Episode 195 for some recent examples.
Hi. We are currently not in position to provide repair services. This is a hobby that we are sharing so others can have the information needed to repair their globes. We hope one day to be in a position where we can provide those services. Below we are providing links to three companies that repair snow globes. We will warn you ahead of time that getting a snow globe repaired is expensive and you have to pay for the shipping there and back. For most people, sending a globe in for repair exceeds the value of the globe unless the globe has sentimental value or is a valuable collectible. You can see some of the pricing on their home pages: snowgloberepair.com/ snowglobecentral.com/ www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
We pour the snow globe out into a large container. We use a large measuring cup. Then we fill it with clean water. Wait until all of the snow falls to the bottom then pour the water out. You do that a couple of times and you end up with clean snow. We show the process in all of our later videos where we save the snow.
It is personal preference. We like to see the globes with no air in them at all. A small bubble is common. We see brand new globes all the time with air bubbles.
But the bubbles though... And it's not fully filled. Should redo so we can all do it right or maybe use a few drops of glycerin and the glue so it bubbles less?
Hi. We'll have to watch the video again to see what you are referring to. However, that video was posted on December 30, 2020, over a year and a half ago. We just took a look at that snow globe sitting on the shelf and it still looks perfect. No air bubble at all. A year and a half later it still looks good. This video was created in the very early days of the channel. We have learned a lot in that time and things have changed. Check out some of our more recent videos and let us know what you think.
If you have a strainer with a very fine mesh you can pour the globe water in there and rinse it, however, our strainers are not fine enough to hold glitter and fine snow but it does work for larger chunky snow. The method that we use it the dilution method. We pour the globe water into a large container, we use a 4 cup measuring cup, fill with water, as the glitter/snow just settles down, slowly pour the water out stopping before you lose any glitter/snow. Fill again with clean water and repeat until glitter/snow and water are clean. You can see an example in Episode 151.
That is a marinating syringe that we found at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. You can get them on Amazon as well, however, make sure that you get the one with only one hole in the tip. You don't want the one that has the holes on the sides of the needle. Also, we rarely use the syringe to remove the air bubble these days. Check out any of our recent videos and you will see us use the submersion method where we hold the globe upside down under water and pull back on the stopper to replace the bubble with water. It is much easier.
Thank you for replying & answering my question ! I ended up pulling back on the rubber stopper & just kept filling it with water till it overflowed. I will remember the submersion method for next time. Sounds much more easier !! Thank you for the very helpful information, tips, & clear instructions on these videos. I always see yellowed water snowglobes in thrift stores & felt sad for them …. Lol . Now I buy them & try to bring them back to their former glory ! 😊
That is a good question. It all depends on what is in the water, the figurine and how it is stored. We have globes that are almost 30 years old where the water looks fine and then we have seen globes that are only a few years old and have issues. We have globes that we repaired two year ago that still look fine. The main things to remember are keep the globe out of direct sunlight. Don't store snow globes in a place where they will be subjected to high heat, like an attic or outdoor storage shed or garage. Also don't let them freeze if you live in a place that gets that cold. Sometimes there is metal in the globe such as with an impeller that circulates the snow which rusts over time and turns the water brown. We have seen many of those. There are many factors but theoretically, if it is made correctly and stored properly it should last years.
We have never used a heat gun but we have been told it may be too hot. However, if that is all you have it would probably work as long as you don't hold it too close.
There are several possibilities. If you do not add alcohol to the water it could develop algae or bacteria. The water or something in it may have reacted with the figurine or the paint on the figurine. Sometimes there is metal in there such as a snow circulation impeller and the water causes it to oxidized and taint the water. Also, leaving the globe in direct sunlight can case the water to turn.
We have never repaired a pedestal snow globe but we have a couple that we have not gotten around to yet. Hopefully they are assembled with hot glue. What we plan to do is use a hair dryer to heat up the pedestal around the part where the globe meets the pedestal. If that doesn't work we will put the whole thing in a plastic bag then into a tall pot and pour boiling water in until it reaches the top of the pedestal, keeping the glass globe out of the water. If it is assembled with hot glue it should come loose within 10 minutes or so. If you are not familiar with the technique, it is what we what we have been using for all of our solid base snow globes. We have lots of examples on the channel if you want to see it. Check out Episode 128 for a large snow globe and Episode 129 for a small globe. If it is not assembled with hot glue then you can try applying heat for a longer period of time. We have had globes assembled with super glue or epoxy come apart with enough heat. Sometimes they do not. You can also try acetone around the area where the globe meets the base. Sometimes that helps dissolve the glue. Make sure the base will not be harmed by the acetone. As a last resort, and this has happened to us a couple of times, if it is a globe that you really want to fix and you cant get the globe off. Find a cheap used snow globe at the thrift store that has the same size glass globe. Wrap yours in a towel and then break the globe with a hammer or other tool. Use a screwdriver to pry the pieces of glass out of the base then disassemble the globe from the thrift store and use the glass from it to repair yours. Hope that helps.
Hi. This is just a hobby that we are sharing on TH-cam in order to help other people who may not know that they can repair their snow globes. It would be great if we could one day do this as a business but we currently live in a small apartment which is not conducive for running a business. We hope to have a house again one day and then we may be able to run a small snow globe repair business.
Hi. We are currently not in a position to take on repairs. We hope to change that in the near future. If you need something fixed now you can check with these companies: snowgloberepair.com/ snowglobecentral.com/ www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
We found the syringe at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. In Episode 3 - The Snow Globe Repair Tool Kit we explain all of the tools and materials that we use. However, since the time we made that video we don't use the syringe often. In most of our videos from the past six to nine months we have been using the water submersion method where you put the globe upside down in a pot of water then open the stopper slightly to let the air bubble out. It's much easier and works better. We do use the syringe occasionally if there is something about the base that we think will be damaged if the entire globe is place under water, such as a wooden base or a base with electronics or lights. Check out some of our more recent videos to see how it is done. A recent example is Episode 166 where we submerge an Easter globe to remove the air bubble.
this is so funny you having to pretend you like the brown glitter. "yeah dear, looks great." "you think so?" "yeah I totally think so." "should we add more?" "no that already looks so amazing and perfect already". "do you think we should add more", "no my darling I think you already added the perfect amount of brown glitter". "wow do you think the brown glitter looks good?" "yeah the brown glitter looks so great, it definitely did not ruin this snowglobe", "do you like how the brown glitter is stuck all over the face and makes it look even dirtier and out of place than before?" "yes I love that darling you are so clever for coming up with this"
Hi Greg. Good to hear from you again. It sounds like you found a snow globe that needs to be repaired. It sounds like there may be a problem with the glass globe part. Is it broken? Do you need to remove the globe?
Yes. We use hot glue around the stopper, overlapping the glue over the stopper and the globe to seal it. Most of our repair videos show that process, especially the more recent ones.
Thank you for the video, I will reference this while I attempt to save my own childhood snowglobe which recently has detached ornaments from the inside in addition to water that's browned over the past 20 some years. Thanks a bunch, we shall see if I'm successful.
We are happy that our video helped you. We are confident that you will succeed!
I adore the detail on this snowglobe! You two always do such great work in restoring these globes. I think of it as re-energizing them with beautiful wishes and treasured memories by those who once loved them. You have given back hope to everyone subscribed by showing that these globes can have their "soul" back. Many kids and older kids can have back their happiness of these beautiful treasures!!!
We agree 100%! They deserve a second chance. And yes, that is a cool globe, still one of our favorites. Thank you so much for the wonderful comment. We're happy that you like the videos.
Just a suggestion….add 1 tsp rubbing alcohol to keep it clearer longer.
Hi. We have a one gallon jug of water for the snow globes that we add alcohol to. It inhibits algae and bacteria growth and that should also keep the water clear longer. Thanks for the comment.
You two are amazing! I love all things restoration and this so comforting to my soul to see this beautiful piece restored to its original beauty.
Thank you. Yes it is very satisfying to see them come back to life! You may want to check out our Snow Globe Repair playlist to see all of our repairs.
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thank you, i am so glad to know how to fix. and change water in my snow globes....
Hi. We are happy that you found the video helpful and thank you for letting us know!
Perfect!
Thank you. Glad you liked it!
Excellent Demo. Many Thanks 👍.
We are happy that you liked the video and thank you for the feedback!
You both did a great job it’s looks brand new.
Thank you. We did this repair over two years ago and it still looks the same today!
love the glue tip
Thanks. You may be interested in Episode 32 where we compare the different options for liquid in your snow globe.
Thank you so much !!!!!I have so many snowglobes from Disney. THE WATER IS SO DARK. I Ddidn't know what to do , now I do. Thank you for your video.
Hi. We are happy that our videos helped you. This video that you are commenting on is from the channels early days. You may be interested in some of our more recent videos. Check out our snow globe repair playlist, we have repaired quite a few Disney globes. It may provide you with more ideas! Snow Globe Repair Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
My mom gave me a huge snow globe. I will try to restore it using your method.
Excellent! If you haven't already seen them, here are some of our videos that may help you: Episode 3 where we explain the tools and materials we use, Episode 32 is a side by side comparison of the different liquid choices for your globe, Episode 200 has an example of cleaning the figurine, and Episode 151 has an example of cleaning and recovering the snow/glitter. You can also check out our snow globe repair playlist to see all of our repairs: th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html.
Good luck!
@@snowgloberescue8887 thank you for all the information. I will put it to good use. Happy holidays
This was so helpful! I have a globe that is turning color that I’ve had for 7 or more years. It isn’t made anymore and I was wondering if it could be restored. You made my day!! Are you using distilled water? And clear school glue is ok?! I think that really surprised me. Thank you again!
That is great! Happy to hear it. We use filtered water with a little alcohol in it, about two tablespoons per gallon. The glue is optional but we use Elmer's Clear glue. Check out Episode 32 to see several options for the snow globe water.
Thank you for repairs to my globe step mother Easter gift updated😂
Glad we could help!
This is the exact snow globe I have and it’s yellowed like this.
Sweet, and now you know how to fix it. We fixed this one almost two years ago and it still looks good. One of our favorite pieces.
What glue did you use to seal up the base so that water doesnt leake out?
We use hot glue to seal the rubber stopper.
I love you channel! I have so many snow globes from my childhood and the water is turning brown now. Thanks for the awesome video!
Hi Tracey and thanks for the feedback, we really appreciate it. If you haven't already done so you can watch Ep. 3 The Snow Globe Repair Tool Kit (th-cam.com/video/43RVYhHdcso/w-d-xo.html) for an explanation of the tools and materials we use. Good luck and let us know how they turn out.
Hi Tony! Hi Ally! I have been enjoying your videos while I get pumped up to fix two snow globes and a "water puzzle", which is a similar idea. My question concerns snow: My globes contain snow that is like big chunks of salt. Not flakes or glitter. I looked at the link to the National Artcraft Co. and they list this:
"Stock Number: 157-110-09 A) White Snowflakes for Water Globes. These 3-dimensional white bits are like the "snow" found in traditional Snow Globes. This 3/4 tsp. packet is enough for a 4-6" water globe. "
I did not find anything like this in my local Joann or Walmart, but haven't checked Michael's yet. Is this most likely what is in my stock globes?
Hi. You may be interested in watching Episode 19 where we review the snow that we got from National ArtCraft. This is the only time we have purchased snow globe snow. We get all of our replacement snow by disassembling other old snow globes for parts. The snow we got from National Artcraft is in our opinion is medium size snow. We have some globes with fine snow, and some with large chunky snow. This is in between. We don't like the fine snow in most cases. Sometimes the chunky snow is too big. This stuff from National Artcraft is a good size for us.
Hi, I have a partylite "Christmas Morning" snowglobe that turned brown. I saw it in the background of this video and was wondering if you have any guidance on how to open it up, as it has a motor and music box and I'm not sure if I can just peel the bottom out like you did in this video. Any guidance is appreciated.
I'm not sure which snow globe you are referring to. Send us a picture at tespi74@gmail.com. If we did a repair video on it we can provide you with the video link. However, you should be able to heat the cover with a hair dryer and remove the cover and music box like we do with most other snow globes. When we get the picture we can give you a better answer.
Thanks so much for your videos. I collected music boxes/ snow globes as a kid and now I’m buying them for my nieces. I have a few that were busted over the years and now I feel confident I can fix them myself. One has a broken globe and one, I think, got too cold and the stopper popped out and drained all over the music mechanism. It’s completely rusted, so I’m currently waiting on the new mechanism and a new globe so I can hopefully fix them this weekend. Will you please direct me to one of your videos that explains how to properly measure the diameter so I buy the right size? (I actually ordered blind and 🤞🏻it fits. 🤣) Thanks so much! Again, I love your videos! Sending much love from Wisconsin. ❤️
Hi. We are happy that you like the videos. That is great that you are going to repair your snow globes. Below is some information on determining the correct size replacement globe:
This information comes from: snowglobecentral.com/pages/repair
On the base of your broken or cracked snow globe, measure the diameter of the circular opening where the snow globe fits into the base. The diameter is the largest line straight across from point a to point b.
Glass replacement globes for snow globes and water balls are most commonly available with diameters of:
• 1 1/8 inch diameter base opening = 1 3/4" diameter glass globe
• 1 3/4 inch diameter base opening = 2 1/2" diameter glass globe
• 2 1/4 inch diameter base opening = 3 1/4" diameter glass globe
• 2 3/4 inch diameter base opening = 4" diameter glass globe
• 3 inch diameter base opening = 5" diameter glass globe
• 4 inch diameter base opening = 6" diameter glass globe
Keep up there good work on TH-cam mate keep up the good work on TH-cam mate
Thank you.
Do you know what the snow was made of? Polyfoam or a type of plastic and where can you get good snow for your globe
We read that modern snow globe snow is made of plastic but we did not find what type of plastic. There are three links in the description to companies that sell snow globe parts and accessories. We normally get our snow by recycling other old snow globes. We did buy some new snow globe snow from National Artcraft, listed in description, and it worked out well. We review the snow in Episode 19.
Hi, I live in Quebec, Canada. Do you know where I can find a replacement rubber plug? Mine dried up and craques 😢
Hi. we get all of our replacement plugs by disassembling other old used snow globes. We have not been able to find a company that sells just the rubber plugs. There are links in the video description to three companies that sell snow globe parts. They sell replacement globes that come with as new stopper. So if you want a new stopper from one of these companies you have to buy a replacement globe. I hope that helps.
Thank you for this video. You inspired me to repair a snow globe that was my grandmothers. The snow is discolored, where can I find replacement snow. Also what type of hot glue do you use?
We are happy that you like the video. There are three links to snow globe supply companies in the video description. You can buy snow from them. We used National Artcraft. We have no experience with the other two. You can check out Episode 19 for a review of the snow that we bought and compared it to some snow that we bought on Amazon that did not work. Also, the snow may just need to be rinsed and cleaned. Check out Episode 151, at around the 3:30 point we show how we clean and recover snow. Once you rinse out your snow you may not need to buy new snow. Also, you can do what we do and get replacement snow from other old used snow globes that we find in the thrift store. It may save you some money. We use the Gorilla Hot Glue, but we have used a couple other that also worked. I think Elmer's Hot Glue sticks was another one that we used at one point.
Great Channel! My homemade snow globe will be going to the Tampa Bay area :) Question about alcohol/water: You mentioned in a comment that you keep a gallon jug of the mixture. About how much alc per gallon? Or is it more of a "just a skosh" thing? Thank you!
Hi. We've actually gone further that that since this time. We have the water, alcohol, and glue pre-mixed in a container ready to just pour in. We are currently using 65% water, 5% alcohol, and 30% glue. This ratio has been working out for us so far. You can see us use this mix in most of our most recent videos.
How does the snow react with the glue-water if you need to open it again?
We have had a few globe that had to be revisited after our initial repair and the glue and water solution did not present an issue.
@@snowgloberescue8887I'm looking to restore a couple of globes in my girlfriends Christmas collection so I really appreciate the quick reply!
Happy Holidays!
Nice channel. I'm trying to repair an old globe for my daughter. It was dropped and the rubber water seal inside busted into pieces. I'm wondering where could I find a replacement?
We get all of our rubber stoppers from other used snow globes that we disassemble for parts. There are links in the video description to three companies that sell snow globe parts, however, to get a new rubber stopper from them you have to by a replacement globe which comes with a new stopper. We have not been able to find a supplier that just sells the stoppers.
Did you use distilled water to fill globe?
We use filtered water since we repair so many globes, it is less expensive, however, most people do use distilled water. We have not had any issues with the filtered water.
Where can I buy a big Syringe like that? I have some globes I found at a thrift store I’d love to restore!
We found those syringes at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Make sure it is not the kind that has holes on the sides of the needle because those don't work well. You may be interested in watching episode 3 where we explain the tools that we use. Good luck!
Hey guys! Came across your video- I’ve been looking for how to rescue a globe for my gf, do you guys do repairs??
Hi. Unfortunately we are not in a position to offer repair services. We hope to be able to do that in the future. You should be able to fix it yourself. We have many videos on different types of snow globes that can assist you. You can check back with us down the road but if you need something fixed soon there are several snow globe repair companies that we know of. We will provide links to them below. At least one of them has pricing on their site. Keep in mind that getting a snow globe repaired is expensive plus you have to pay shipping both ways. In most cases the cost of having a snow globe repaired exceeds the value of the globe unless of course it has sentimental value or is a collectible. Here is the list of repair companies, good luck!
snowgloberepair.com/
snowglobecentral.com/
www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
Following your great video I was able to disassemble mine but a couple ornaments plus the base that is attached to the plug came loose. Can you recommend a glue that will work (since it will be in water). Thank you. And thank you for all your great videos.
Hi. We are happy that you found the videos useful. The glue we use is Zap-A-Gap. It was recommended by National Artcraft for use in the water. It has not let us down.
@@snowgloberescue8887 Thank you for quick response. I think you both have me "hooked". I just found another snow globe for $1; now I have two to work on.
Excellent! Happy hunting!
Do you do repairs for pay?
We are currently not in a position to take on repairs but we hope to change that at some point, maybe this year. If you need one repaired now you can check the following companies:
snowgloberepair.com/
snowglobecentral.com/
www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
Are you using just regular hot glue to seal it?
Hi, yes. We use the Gorilla glue sticks but any hot glue should work.
I have a question. I was given a Santa snowglobe for Christmas last year. The music is battery-operated.
The water has turned yellow & there is a big bubble at the top.
Is it possible for me to send an email with a picture so perhaps you can fix it for me or give instructions on how to fix it?
It belonged to my mother in law.
Hi. We are currently not in a position to accept outside repair work but if you send some pictures of the globe we would be happy to share any advice that we may have. Send to tespi74@gmail.com. Also, you may want to check out our snow globe repair video playlist. It contains all of the repair videos we have done. Look through the thumbnails on the list and see if you find a snow globe similar to yours. Snow Globe Repair Playlist: th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
Can you tell me what kind of syringe you use and where we can buy one
We use a marinating syringe. However, we do not use the one with the holes on the side of the needle such as the turkey marinating syringes, they don't work well for this purpose. Ours have one hole at the point. We found them at Bed, Bath and Beyond. Check out Episode 3 where we go over all of the tools and materials we use.
Making a DIY snow globe but glitter keeps clumping together what type of glitter do you use for the snow?
Hi. We use the Recollections like of glitter. Have not encountered any issues.
After 10 years have passed, If I can put Snow Globe in the cupboard for decoration Will it break by itself?
Interesting question. We don't have experience with this situation but we don't believe that putting the snow globe in the cupboard would be a problem.
Okay, Thank you for answering my question.😍😊
Do you sell them, or just collect them?
We are just collectors at the moment. That may change as the snow globes start to take over the house!
Help me understand the reasoning for clear Elmer's glue, please? (I have 52 waterglobes)
Our research uncovered four options for the globe liquid; plain water, water mixed with either clear Elmer's glue or glycerine, and baby oil. We have a video where we compare all four options. We repaired a globe with each option to use in the comparison video. The video is Episode 32. The clear glue dissolves and dilutes clear and it thickens the water so that the snow or glitter fall slower. Of the four options the clear glue works best for us for several reasons that we explain in the video. Hope that helps.
Hello!
I’m brazilian
I need of your help.
My little son broked my snow globe. I want to restore. Can you help me?
Hi. You are the first person that we know of that watches from Brazil! Thank you for watching. We are sorry to hear about your sons snow globe.
We were offering snow globe repair services at one point and it did not work out for several reasons. We hope to change that in the near future. Please check back with us. We can provide links to some snow globe repair companies if you need something repaired sooner. Keep in mind that there is the cost of the repair plus shipping cost to and from the repair shop. In many cases the cost of sending a globe out for repairs exceeds the value of the globe, unless of course if it is a valuable collectible or has sentimental value.
However, the goal of our channel is to show you how you can do it yourself. Take a look at the videos in our Snow Globe Repair playlist and you will have step by step instruction on how to complete the repair. We are always willing to answer your questions. You can do it!
Snow Globe Repair Playlist
th-cam.com/play/PL2nI60LLgsOzFUEwNoQz4odEeCL01jpHF.html
What did you clean the ornament with?
We use mild dish detergent and a soft brush. You can see an example in Episode 151.
My silicone cover won’t go in like yours does. It’s really frustrating, I spent nearly an hour and it won’t fit in perfectly either falling in fully or not even going in
A couple of things that may help; try a very thin coat of mineral oil or baby oil around the stopper. It may help get the stopper to slide into the globe easier but don't use any more than necessary so you don't get drops of oil floating in your globe. Another possibility could be to take a thin screwdriver like the one we use to get the air bubble out when under water and work it around the stopper as you work the stopper into the globe.
I have a really pretty snow globe with a merry-go-round horse in it and I'm scared it'll loose its coloring. Do you (or anyone else) know anything about that? The water's yellowish right now and I thought about taking it out completely so nothing gets damaged..
We rarely have an issue with the figurine paint coming off. It should be fine to take out and clean. We have three videos of us repairing three different carousel horse snow globes. Check out episodes 24, 80, and 86 for some examples that may help you.
I’d like to see how you clean and refill a snow globe that appears to be plugged and glued down from the top of the stand.
I’m thinking that the glue would be cut to release the glass then the plug with snowman could be removed and cleaned up
It sounds like you are talking about a solid base snow globe that has no opening at the bottom of the base. We have many examples on the channel. You can do a search on "Solid base" and find a bunch. You can use a hair dryer to heat the base and melt the glue but our preferred method is boiling water. Place the globe in a plastic bag to protect the base then put it in a bowl and pour boiling water up to where the base and globe meet. Let it sit for about 10 minutes and then check if it is loose, if not, boil more water and give it another 10 minutes. It normally takes 10 to 30 minutes but if it was assembled with hot glue it will eventually come loose. Check out Episodes 201 or Episode 195 for some recent examples.
How much do you charge to repair a snow globe ?
Hi. We are currently not in position to provide repair services. This is a hobby that we are sharing so others can have the information needed to repair their globes. We hope one day to be in a position where we can provide those services. Below we are providing links to three companies that repair snow globes. We will warn you ahead of time that getting a snow globe repaired is expensive and you have to pay for the shipping there and back. For most people, sending a globe in for repair exceeds the value of the globe unless the globe has sentimental value or is a valuable collectible. You can see some of the pricing on their home pages:
snowgloberepair.com/
snowglobecentral.com/
www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
how did you save the snow?
We pour the snow globe out into a large container. We use a large measuring cup. Then we fill it with clean water. Wait until all of the snow falls to the bottom then pour the water out. You do that a couple of times and you end up with clean snow. We show the process in all of our later videos where we save the snow.
are all snow globes to be filled completely to the top? i just bought a broken radko globe but the water is an inch from the top
It is personal preference. We like to see the globes with no air in them at all. A small bubble is common. We see brand new globes all the time with air bubbles.
But the bubbles though... And it's not fully filled. Should redo so we can all do it right or maybe use a few drops of glycerin and the glue so it bubbles less?
Hi. We'll have to watch the video again to see what you are referring to. However, that video was posted on December 30, 2020, over a year and a half ago. We just took a look at that snow globe sitting on the shelf and it still looks perfect. No air bubble at all. A year and a half later it still looks good. This video was created in the very early days of the channel. We have learned a lot in that time and things have changed. Check out some of our more recent videos and let us know what you think.
How do you capture and clean the snow?
If you have a strainer with a very fine mesh you can pour the globe water in there and rinse it, however, our strainers are not fine enough to hold glitter and fine snow but it does work for larger chunky snow. The method that we use it the dilution method. We pour the globe water into a large container, we use a 4 cup measuring cup, fill with water, as the glitter/snow just settles down, slowly pour the water out stopping before you lose any glitter/snow. Fill again with clean water and repeat until glitter/snow and water are clean. You can see an example in Episode 151.
@@snowgloberescue8887 Thank you very much!
@@snowgloberescue8887 Thank you very much!
Where did you get your syringe from ?
That is a marinating syringe that we found at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. You can get them on Amazon as well, however, make sure that you get the one with only one hole in the tip. You don't want the one that has the holes on the sides of the needle. Also, we rarely use the syringe to remove the air bubble these days. Check out any of our recent videos and you will see us use the submersion method where we hold the globe upside down under water and pull back on the stopper to replace the bubble with water. It is much easier.
Thank you for replying & answering my question ! I ended up pulling back on the rubber stopper & just kept filling it with water till it overflowed. I will remember the submersion method for next time. Sounds much more easier !! Thank you for the very helpful information, tips, & clear instructions on these videos. I always see yellowed water snowglobes in thrift stores & felt sad for them …. Lol . Now I buy them & try to bring them back to their former glory ! 😊
Nice, thanks for sharing your craft! Question, how many years does the water stay clear?
That is a good question. It all depends on what is in the water, the figurine and how it is stored. We have globes that are almost 30 years old where the water looks fine and then we have seen globes that are only a few years old and have issues. We have globes that we repaired two year ago that still look fine. The main things to remember are keep the globe out of direct sunlight. Don't store snow globes in a place where they will be subjected to high heat, like an attic or outdoor storage shed or garage. Also don't let them freeze if you live in a place that gets that cold. Sometimes there is metal in the globe such as with an impeller that circulates the snow which rusts over time and turns the water brown. We have seen many of those. There are many factors but theoretically, if it is made correctly and stored properly it should last years.
would a heat gun be too hot to loosen the glue? don't want to melt the plastic base
We have never used a heat gun but we have been told it may be too hot. However, if that is all you have it would probably work as long as you don't hold it too close.
I don’t understand, how come the water turned yellow?
There are several possibilities. If you do not add alcohol to the water it could develop algae or bacteria. The water or something in it may have reacted with the figurine or the paint on the figurine. Sometimes there is metal in there such as a snow circulation impeller and the water causes it to oxidized and taint the water. Also, leaving the globe in direct sunlight can case the water to turn.
How would you go about fixing a pedestal snow globe?
We have never repaired a pedestal snow globe but we have a couple that we have not gotten around to yet. Hopefully they are assembled with hot glue. What we plan to do is use a hair dryer to heat up the pedestal around the part where the globe meets the pedestal. If that doesn't work we will put the whole thing in a plastic bag then into a tall pot and pour boiling water in until it reaches the top of the pedestal, keeping the glass globe out of the water. If it is assembled with hot glue it should come loose within 10 minutes or so. If you are not familiar with the technique, it is what we what we have been using for all of our solid base snow globes. We have lots of examples on the channel if you want to see it. Check out Episode 128 for a large snow globe and Episode 129 for a small globe. If it is not assembled with hot glue then you can try applying heat for a longer period of time. We have had globes assembled with super glue or epoxy come apart with enough heat. Sometimes they do not. You can also try acetone around the area where the globe meets the base. Sometimes that helps dissolve the glue. Make sure the base will not be harmed by the acetone. As a last resort, and this has happened to us a couple of times, if it is a globe that you really want to fix and you cant get the globe off. Find a cheap used snow globe at the thrift store that has the same size glass globe. Wrap yours in a towel and then break the globe with a hammer or other tool. Use a screwdriver to pry the pieces of glass out of the base then disassemble the globe from the thrift store and use the glass from it to repair yours. Hope that helps.
Where are you folks located?
We live in the Tampa Bay area. Where are you located?
Is this a snow globe repair business, or is it just a hobby for yall?
Hi. This is just a hobby that we are sharing on TH-cam in order to help other people who may not know that they can repair their snow globes. It would be great if we could one day do this as a business but we currently live in a small apartment which is not conducive for running a business. We hope to have a house again one day and then we may be able to run a small snow globe repair business.
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Do you accept snowglobes to repair for a fee?
Hi. We are currently not in a position to take on repairs. We hope to change that in the near future. If you need something fixed now you can check with these companies:
snowgloberepair.com/
snowglobecentral.com/
www.snowgloberepaircenter.com/
Where did you all find the Syringe?
We found the syringe at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. In Episode 3 - The Snow Globe Repair Tool Kit we explain all of the tools and materials that we use. However, since the time we made that video we don't use the syringe often. In most of our videos from the past six to nine months we have been using the water submersion method where you put the globe upside down in a pot of water then open the stopper slightly to let the air bubble out. It's much easier and works better. We do use the syringe occasionally if there is something about the base that we think will be damaged if the entire globe is place under water, such as a wooden base or a base with electronics or lights. Check out some of our more recent videos to see how it is done. A recent example is Episode 166 where we submerge an Easter globe to remove the air bubble.
this is so funny you having to pretend you like the brown glitter. "yeah dear, looks great." "you think so?" "yeah I totally think so." "should we add more?" "no that already looks so amazing and perfect already". "do you think we should add more", "no my darling I think you already added the perfect amount of brown glitter". "wow do you think the brown glitter looks good?" "yeah the brown glitter looks so great, it definitely did not ruin this snowglobe", "do you like how the brown glitter is stuck all over the face and makes it look even dirtier and out of place than before?" "yes I love that darling you are so clever for coming up with this"
Keeping the wife happy is half the battle!
I got a sow globe how can I do there Galss on my sow globe fe u can help me out with at let’s me kown fe u can help me out with at
Hi Greg. Good to hear from you again. It sounds like you found a snow globe that needs to be repaired. It sounds like there may be a problem with the glass globe part. Is it broken? Do you need to remove the globe?
That brown glitter completely ruined the whole thing. It makes it look like there is dirt in there.
The clean snow makes a big difference!
Bad idea with the brown glitter. Looks awful
Thanks for the feedback. We rarely use brown glitter. Sometimes we experiment and try to do something different. It doesn't always work out.
Do you seal it with hot glue?
Yes. We use hot glue around the stopper, overlapping the glue over the stopper and the globe to seal it. Most of our repair videos show that process, especially the more recent ones.