How to make artificial snow with salt? Find out now!

Did you know that you can make artificial snow with salt?

Let he who has never dreamed of traveling to other countries just to see the snow cast the first stone!

Present in our lives thanks to films and TV shows – especially in productions that take place during the end-of-year festivities, such as Thanksgiving and Christmas – seeing snow has become a dream for many people.

And, although there are places here in Brazil where it even snows – even if very occasionally – these places are only located in the southern region of the country.

Meanwhile, residents living in the rest of Brazil continue to want to have the opportunity to play in the snow, ski and even build snowmen.

But what if I told you that it is possible to make a type of artificial snow with salt, an item that is present in every kitchen in Brazil?

This is the 'snow' we're going to talk about in today's content! Here, you'll better understand how this recipe works and how making artificial snow with salt can give you a little taste of the snowy landscapes that exist in other countries.

Is it possible to make artificial snow with salt?

I don't know if you've noticed, but we're already a little over a month away from the arrival of winter.

And although this season is usually marked by cold fronts and low temperatures – even though there are years when winter ends up being warmer than expected – as Brazil is a country with a tropical climate, snow is far from being a reality here.

But it's that saying, right? Brazilians find a way to do everything. And the lack of snow is no different.

By combining one ingredient here and another there, it is possible to create artificial snow that gives the sensation that we are looking at real snow.

Why is it interesting to learn how to make artificial snow?

One word answers this question: Frozen. Confusing, right? Don't worry, we'll explain it to you!

Anyone who has children around them knows how Disney animation was – and still is – a hit among children! 

The story, which follows the story of sisters Elsa and Anna, who live icy adventures in a distant kingdom called Arendelle. 

They also have an inseparable companion called Olaf, a clumsy but good-hearted snowman.

Just like the vast majority of Disney animations, the success that the animation had among children and adults was huge!

And it served to make the children even more curious to see snow.

This explanation was to show that, just like us adults with Christmas movies – like Home Alone, for example – Hollywood productions are also contributing to creating a fascination with snow in children of this generation.

But since a trip with the whole family to visit countries where it snows – even if there are places in neighboring countries that have snow – can end up being quite expensive, an alternative is to learn how to create this artificial snow and, thus, entertain the children.

How to make artificial snow with salt? Find out now!

Now that you have extra motivation to learn how to make artificial snow with salt, it's time to get down to work and start this experiment.

But before we start, it's important to point out that this recipe is very easy and quick to make. 

You can even invite the little ones to help you with this mission. They will love participating in the process.

And the best news for parents on duty: it's really easy to clean! Isn't that a super advantageous experience? 

But now let's get down to business! Below, we've put together some recipes so you can make your own artificial snow at home however you like.

How to make artificial snow with salt

This is a very simple recipe! To make it, you will only need warm water and refined salt. 

In a container, place the warm water – it doesn’t need to be very hot – and then add the refined salt.

At this point, you should add salt until the water disappears and mixes well with the salt.

This procedure is very quick and easy. Soon the mixture will acquire a more granular consistency, giving it the snowy appearance you want!

How to make artificial snow with baking soda 

Another very simple recipe for those who want to create a snow experience without leaving the country is to use baking soda.

For this one, you will need 3 cups of baking soda and 1 cup of cold water. 

With the bicarbonate in a container, you add the water little by little and always mix well.

After stirring for a while, you will start to notice the snowy appearance and you will be able to see when it is at the ideal point.

Depending on how many you make, you can even create a snowman for the kids to play with.

How to make artificial snow with baking soda and conditioner

Our third and final artificial snow recipe today is also very easy to make and, just like the previous one, it uses bicarbonate.

In it, you will need ½ cup of baking soda and hair conditioner.

To start, pour that ½ cup of baking soda into a bowl. 

Then, mix in a spoonful of conditioner and use a fork to mix the ingredients well.

If necessary, you can add more conditioner or more baking soda while stirring.

After a while, you'll start to see the snowy appearance forming. After that, it's just a matter of playing!

Conclusion 

See how easy it is to create your own snow? 

Of course, it's different from real snow, but it's a great option for kids to experience a bit of that.

And an extra tip is that, in addition to using them for playing, you can also prepare these recipes for Christmas parties as decoration. It's a cheap option, but it will give your home a more Christmassy feel!

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