Free Snowball Maker / How to Make?

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Free Snowball Maker / How to Make?

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Free Snowball Maker ❄️ How To make ❄️ Tutorials

Creating your own Snowball Maker is a delightful and creative endeavor suitable for all ages. In this comprehensive step-by-step guide, I'll walk you through the process of crafting a personalized Snowball Maker right in the comfort of your home, utilizing easily accessible materials. Whether you prefer the joy of a hands-on DIY project or wish to explore the option of purchasing a Snowball Maker, this tutorial is designed to enhance your winter fun and snow-filled adventures. Let's embark on this exciting journey of crafting your very own Snowball Maker!

Supplies

Materials needed for creating a snowball maker:


  • 2 LED bulbs with a power of 15-20 watts
  • 2 metal canned jars
  • 1 door hinge
  • A strip of MDF or, preferably, oak wood, as it will be more durable.


Preparing the LED Bulbs:

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We remove the upper parts of the LED bulbs.

Measure and cut off the excess so that we get a perfect circle from two equal parts.

Preparation of MDF:

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Using cutting tools, trim the sheet along the marked lines.

Assembling the Frame With Hot Glue and Reinforcing With Screws.

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Screw In The Door Hinge.

Preparing the Canned Jars

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Marking on the metal canned jars. The height of the mark should align with the height of the plastic ball's half.

Using tools such as metal shears, cut the jars along the marked line.

Assembly of the Molding Parts.

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Insert the halves and fill with hot glue. This way, the plastic will be protected from impact, cracking, and wear. Also, our construction becomes elastic and rigid, which is exactly what we need!

Installation of the Molding Part on the Frame.

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Be sure to center the two halves! Otherwise, the ball will be egg-shaped.

Final !

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Creating the snowball maker turned out to be a fascinating and practical project. The new tool handles the task of crafting snowballs quickly and efficiently. Thanks to the materials used, the tool has become more durable and long-lasting.

I hope that my experience in creating a snowball mold machine will inspire you to embark on your own creative endeavors. Remember that in the hands of a skilled craftsman, even simple materials can transform into amazing and useful things. Enjoy using this new winter tool and have fun playing outdoors! If you have any questions or need additional information, feel free to ask. Good luck and happy winter adventures!