Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Snowman In A Jar {XL Size}

Snowman In A Jar {Krafty Kat}

As I was cleaning out my kitchen cabinets, I stumbled across this giant pickle jar and I just knew right away that it would be perfect for a fun Christmas project!  I decided to make a snowman in a jar.  As if he had been captured and able to live forever inside this jar.  It is sort of like a snowglobe except I didn’t want to turn it upside down since it was so big and heavy.  It is almost as tall as a 2 liter soda! 

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I made a snowman from polymer clay and then baked him in the oven. 
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 While I waited I boiled a big pot of water and painted the jar lid white.  When the snowman had cooled, I painted his button eyes and carrot nose as well as his hat and coat buttons.  I cut a piece of felt to make a scarf.  He seemed to like it quite well.
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Then I glued him to the bottom of the jar using epoxy glue.  I added lots of fake snow and glitter.  Then I added boiled water and a few drops of baby oil to help the snow fall a little slower.  I have seen people use distilled water and glycerine, baby oil alone, etc.  I have also read that people have used clear dish soap to replace the glycerine.  I just used what I had on hand.  I added some more epoxy glue to the ring around the jar lid and secured it on.  Then, I added a cute little bow with a little jingle bell.  I also placed this little piece of an old Christmas card with the greeting “Happy Holidays” on the top to add a little cheer.
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I just love him!  It is like I have captured a little magic inside this jar along with the snowman! 

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He is definitely a great conversation piece and adds a touch of fun and whimsy wherever I want to display him. 
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One thing I noticed though which is probably due to the fact that I didn’t seal the clay is that his bottom part (his butt) seemed to swell during the first day.  I was worried he would eventually swell to the size of the entire jar and then he would seem more like a scary specimen than something cute for Christmas!  But it seemed to reach a stopping point and he just looks like a big, happy snowman! 


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7 comments:

  1. Too cute!! I love your Christmas decorations on the webpage!!

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  2. I love this and I actually have a gallon pickle jar too! But, you said you didn't want it to be a snow globe.....but it is, isn't it??

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    1. Well, yes, but usually when people make mason jar snow globes they turn them upside down so the glass is the top not the lid. I wanted this to seem more like a fairy in a jar type thing. Thanks for commenting & hope you make one!

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  3. This is such a fun idea, I'd never have thought of using such a large jar, I'd be too worried I'd drop it! And I never knew you could the clay in water, good to know!

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  4. Very cute! The part about your fear of it swelling to the size of a jar and looking like a scary specimen made me laugh.

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  5. This is so cute! And you even crafted the snowman. Good job!

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  6. This is such a great project. Your snowman really came to life when you painted him! Thanks for sharing on the homemade holiday party.

    Marilyn
    4you-withlove.blogspot.com

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