Christmas is approaching and many businesses are already preparing their decorations for this holiday. Surely you are also already thinking about how you will decorate your house this year if you want to renew the style a little. However, there are some elements that never change, such as the nativity scene or the Christmas tree with its corresponding lights and garlands.
If you want to give a different and wintery touch to your home with a little artificial snow or you want to learn how to make this craft to spend an entertaining afternoon with your little ones, in this post we tell you how to make artificial snow with soap. Do not miss it!
Artificial snow with soap and shaving foam
If you are wondering how you can easily make artificial snow with soap, keep reading because below we show you how with just a few materials and in just a few simple steps you can make artificial snow that is quite impressive. Let's see how it's done!
Materials to learn how to make artificial snow with soap and shaving foam
- A box of cornstarch
- A bottle of shaving foam
- A bottle of liquid soap or laundry detergent
- A small bottle of silver glitter
- A bowl and a spoon
Steps to learn how to make artificial snow with soap and shaving foam
- The first step will be to apply three tablespoons of cornstarch or corn flour to a bowl.
- Then shake the bottle of shaving foam and add a good splash to the cornstarch. There are no exact quantities because they depend on the consistency you want to give it.
- Mix the cornstarch well with the shaving foam with the help of a spoon. Next add a couple of teaspoons of liquid laundry soap. This will help the mixture to be finer and the different ingredients to integrate better. Then continue mixing with the spoon or if you feel like smearing a little, you can also do it with your hands.
- The next step will be to add a little silver glitter to give our artificial snow a more beautiful and intense color.
- And it would be ready! Now you would just have to put it on your nativity scene.
Artificial snow with bar soap
Another easy way to learn how to make artificial snow with soap is to use a simple toilet or laundry bar. The steps are very easy and you will not need many materials. You will be surprised at how quickly and easily you can prepare artificial snow.
Materials to learn how to make artificial snow with bar soap
- A white bar of soap
- A cheese grater
Steps to learn how to make artificial snow with bar soap
- This craft is very simple to carry out. Just take the bar of soap and grate it with the help of the grater until you get the volume of artificial snow you want.
- When doing this craft, be sure to use the grater on a non-slip surface to avoid hurting your hand.
- And it would be ready! With this artificial snow you can decorate your Christmas tree, your fireplace or any other space you want.
Other ways to make artificial snow
In case you want to try other ways to make artificial snow beyond soap, there are other proposals. For example, did you know that you can make artificial snow with baking soda, a jug of water and a package of children's diapers? At first glance the ingredients may seem a little strange but don't worry, below we will easily explain how to do it.
Artificial snow with baking soda foam
Of the proposals in this post, perhaps this is the most realistic artificial snow. It has another advantage and that is that it is one of the easiest to prepare because it requires very few materials. Do you want to learn how it's done? Let's go over the materials you'll need to gather and what steps you'll need to take.
Materials to learn how to make artificial snow with baking soda
- A can of baking soda
- A jug of water
- A bowl and a fork
Steps to learn how to make artificial snow with baking soda
- The first step to make artificial snow with baking soda is to apply about four or five tablespoons of this product to a bowl.
- Next, take a jug of water and with a tablespoon of water, begin to mix both ingredients well. You can use a fork to make a kind of fine-textured paste.
- That easy! In just a few steps you will have managed to create artificial snow with which to decorate the places you want during this Christmas: Do you dare to try it?
Artificial snow with cellulose
Another option to prepare artificial snow is to use the cellulose that, for example, comes from children's diapers. It is a very simple craft to do but, unlike the previous ideas, the effect is not dry but wet. Keep this in mind when preparing it as you can get more messy!
Materials to learn how to make artificial snow with children's diapers
- A package of children's diapers
- A jug of water
- A bowl
- Scissors
- A fork
Steps to learn how to make artificial snow with children's diapers
- The first step you will have to take is to take one of the diapers and with the help of some scissors you will have to cut it and remove the cellulose inside. You will notice that it is the largest part but it also has some small and somewhat rough balls that look like powder, which is what will make it become artificial snow.
- When you have all the cellulose you want in the bowl, add a little water from the jug and using a fork, stir little by little to break up the fibers.
- Look at the consistency! Because it is wet, this artificial snow looks like real snow. In fact, if you cool it for a few hours the effect is amazing. Of course, since it is soaked you will have to think carefully about where you will put it. Maybe you just want to make this craft to play with your kids on a winter afternoon.