Our lovely friend Michelle Phippard wowed us with enchanting snow globes made with our Snow Globes Mould. The mould includes many snowy scene details plus extra decorative bits, so you can play with both the inside and the outside until each one feels like a tiny winter wonderland.

In this tutorial, Michelle demonstrates how she uses both quick-set resin and clear resin to build glistening scenes—right down to the “snow” and finishing touches on the base. There’s even a fun little twist tucked into her process that makes these feel extra special.

These would be beautiful tucked into a garland along a mantel or on a fireplace hearth. You could even add a little eyelet, and suddenly you have heirloom vintage ornaments. Grab your Snow Globes Mould, some resin, and your favorite paints from your local or online stockist. ❄️💕

• Snow Globes Mould 

• Quick-Set Resin
• Clear Resin
• Chalk-Type Paint*
• Faux Snow
• Metallic Bronze Paint

*we used a chalk-type paint in this tutorial, but there are many brands and types of paint, talk to your stockist to learn which one is right for you!

STEP ONE: PREP RESIN & CAST TINY SNOW GLOBE SCENES

Michelle starts by highlighting one of her favorite resin tips, which is to use the milliliter markings on your IOD Moulds to measure carefully so you’re not wasting product. Once the resin is mixed according to the package instructions, she pours it into the moulds using a silicone cup or syringe—whatever gives you the most control.

After about ten minutes (or as directed by your resin brand), the castings are ready to pop out.

STEP TWO: PAINTING SNOW GLOBE SCENES

Once your resin pieces are cured, it’s time for paint!

Michelle suggests using your favorite colors on all those tiny details, then finishing with a dry brush of white to give everything a snow-dusted look.

STEP THREE: WORK WITH CLEAR RESIN 

Michelle starts building those dreamy snow globe scenes with clear resin. Remember to use gloves and follow your resin’s instructions closely. She fills the mould only partway at first so there’s room to tuck the painted pieces in later. 

For the “snow,” Michelle sprinkles silver German glass glitter in one globe and faux snow made from finely cut iridescent plastic in the other. 

STEP FOUR: APPLY SNOW GLOBE SCENES

Now for the best part—building those darling snowy scenes. ❄️

Remember, your snow globe scene goes in upside down, so the pieces you want at the front of the globe should be set in the resin first. Clear resin gives you a generous working time, so you can nudge things around, adjust your layers, and play with the composition until it feels just right. Add a little more German glass glitter and faux snow, and let it dry overnight. 

STEP FIVE: PAINT YOUR SNOW GLOBE

Finally, it’s time to dress up the base so your snow globe looks every bit as special as the scene inside. 

Michelle likes to start with a dark undercoat, then lightly brush on metallic bronze to catch the raised details. You could just as easily reach for silver, copper, or rose gold—each one brings its own festive shimmer and personality to the piece.

We hope this project nudges you to slow down, play a bit, and build a few little winter worlds of your own. If you create with the IOD Snow Globes Mould, we’d love to see—share with your local stockist or tag us so we can cheer you on. 

If you're just kicking off your creative journey, have no fear — our Product 101 pages are packed with straightforward techniques to set you up for success. We're thrilled to accompany you as you explore and create. For more how-tos and creative inspo, make sure to browse through the rest of our blog.

Once you've crafted your final piece, share it with our Facebook Creative Tribe! This community is not just a showcase but also a supportive hub for when you hit those creative roadblocks. And remember, your local stockist is always ready to assist with IOD supplies and expert advice. We're excited to see what you'll bring to life!