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How to remove air bubbles from snow globes?

I am repairing a snow globe and have only one problem I can't seem to remove the bubble. Does anyone know how to remove the air bubble in the snow globe when reassembling? I don't want to have to poke a hole in the rubber gasket and then reseal with silicone. We've tried adding water but doesn't seem to work. What else can we try. I wish someone would write a book on snow globes including repairs and where to purchase accessories.

Honnorjustice
April 2009

Breakables, Glassware

put the globe gently inside a bucket of water to avoid the snow to escape the globe. when it's completely filled, close it inside the bucket.

military tip
November 2020

just break it.

duh
November 2019

Here's a cool site I found.
It's not a book on snow globes but it does have lots of products and info.
http://www.nationalartcraft.com/group6.htm

POnet
March 2010

Would placing a straw into the opening for the snow globe solve the problem. I haven't tried it yet, but that's my idea. Insert a straw into the bottom of the globe, continue to add new water until the air bubble surfaces - so to speak.

JustWondering
December 2009

Okay, this may sound silly, and it's just a shot in the dark, but I would try filling it as full as I could with cold liquid, tightening loosely, and dipping it into warm water until the liquid inside expands and begins to ooze out the top. Then tighten it firmly and see if the bubble's still there.
Worth a shot.

ibstubro
November 2009