How to Make Snow Lights
To start up there are only two things you need: Snow of course, and a candle. What kind of candle it is really doesn't matter, but I usually use a tea candle. If you have a candle holder with a screen on, it's good but not necessary.
What you do next is to make snowballs. I usually make them as I go, and put them in a circle one foot across. When the bottom circle is finished you put the next round of snowballs on top, filling up the space underneath. Keep doing this until the gap on top is just big enough for you to put your hand in.
If you have a candle holder light the candle and put it inside your snow light. If you just use a candle, put it inside the snow light and then light it. Then very gently not to drop any snow onto the burning candle, put on the last snowballs for a perfect finish.
These snow lights are beautiful when they shine at night, and have almost a magical shine to them. If you really get into the spirit, you could make them all along your driveway, and get lights that last for a long time. Grave yard lights are good for this purpose, as they can last for several days. You just have to adjust the size of the snow light according to how big the candle is.
This is a fun activity that's quick and simple to do, and it's an old tradition in my family to do this around Christmas time. The only real difficulty can sometimes be with wind getting inside the snow light, but if that happens, try to make the snow balls smaller and light the candle again. If you live in a very windy area you might have to use a candle holder with cover on it. I have never tried this before, but the result should come out the same.
You should of course be careful with the surroundings, and not make one where it could potentially create a fire.
If you have never made one of these, I encourage you to try it. It is fun for the whole family and truly beautiful once finished.
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11 Comments
Post a CommentThat's cool! I've never heard of it. Now if only we'd get a little snow in Florida. :)
Fun idea.
How FUN!!!
Lovely idea!!! Thanks so much for sharing. I will have to try it :)
What a fantastic idea! I'd love to give this a try. Thanks for a great article.
Sounds like fun...I'll try it.
Excellent activity- never heard of it before.
I hope you guys are going to like them if you make one, they are just so pretty. It has to be dark when you light them though :)
I have never heard of these before but they sound so beautiful! I will certainly be trying this out with some of our winter snow this year. My son will love it!
Oh, wow! This sounds tooooo cool! Excellent!