# Shopping help: looking for a rectangular, lighted, clear glass snow "globe" **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 1, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881 "2022-12-01T21:14:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 9:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/1 "2022-12-01T21:14:37Z")
I saw this at someone’s house this past weekend. It was used as a table decoration. It’s about the size and shape of a 1-lb bag of flour (maybe a little smaller), clear glass, lighted (probably battery-operated), with glitter circulating inside like snow. I think there was a little forest scene, maybe a reindeer or something, all in white. The glass was quite thick, very heavy. Reminiscent of a glass brick or glass block, but clear. Whenever I try googling “snow globe,” the word “globe” inevitably returns the typical round snow globe. Googling “glass block” or “glass brick” yields slightly more results but I’m not seeing what I’m looking for. Any ideas? ---
**Author:** ![Si\_Amigo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/si_amigo/32/2877_2.png) [@Si\_Amigo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Si_Amigo)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 9:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/2 "2022-12-01T21:26:58Z")
Like this? I did a search on rectangular glitter globe. > **[Lighted Christmas Village Scene Extra Wide Snow Globe With Swirling Glitter -...](https://lightedwaterlanterns.com/products/battery-operated-lighted-holiday-village-extra-wide-water-lantern-with-swirling-glitter-2659150-snowman-village-new?currency=USD&variant=43064972771558&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&utm_campaign=gs-2018-09-03&utm_source=google&utm_medium=smart_campaign&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvqGcBhCJARIsAFQ5ke5AQg1vFoG-KOmkU68_NiYY_F9bU3OKAApadP4dlRtsXdYhVcLf5MEaAqiHEALw_wcB)** > > New for 2022 Holiday Season. Lighted Holiday Village snow globe in an extra wide lantern with swirling glitter. Children gathered around a Holiday tree, building a snowman, giving gifts and on their way sledding. An assortment of colorful houses with... ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 9:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/3 "2022-12-01T21:33:13Z")
“cube snow globe” in google turned up some hits, including: > **[Seattle USA made cube snowglobe](https://space-needle.myshopify.com/products/seattle-usa-made-cube-snowglobe)** > > SpaceBase Gift Shop Some vintage ones > **[Two vintage Christmas cube Santa snow globes | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/304338810584?mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=711-53200-19255-0&campid=5337674829&toolid=10049&customid=730319150-16-770306503.1669929548)** > > Two vintage Christmas cube Santa snow globes. No water. One has scratch on top. Smoke and pet free house? Will combine shipping with other items that I have listed. And even a link to make one on your own > **[DIY Giant Mechanical Snow Globe (Snow Cube) – How To Make A Snow Globe With...](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/372884044145592772/)** > > Dec 2, 2018 - Easy way to make a super awesome giant snow globe (or better to say Cuboid) with never-ending snowfall. Snow is my passion. I love to play with it, walk in i... And a metric ton of lit ‘snow lanterns’. But none of them seem an exact match to what you describe. May be a home project of the past. “cube snowglobe” one word, got this and a few others that were at least close > **[Snow Globe Cube Crest Colorado Red Fox Tourist Souvenir 2 inch cube C-4 | eBay](https://www.ebay.com/itm/224823227490)** > > Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Snow Globe Cube Crest Colorado Red Fox Tourist Souvenir 2 inch cube C-4 at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products! “Lit snow glass block” got a few more hits, but again, nothing that was perfect match. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 1, 2022, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/4 "2022-12-01T21:43:10Z")
@Si_Amigo That one is very cute! Thanks for looking. I will keep it in mind if I strike out on my current search. * * * * * * Hey @ParallelLines , how in the heck are you? My T-Mobile gateway is still working, although it does crash a couple of times a week and I have to restart it. It always comes back on fine. I think AT&T used to do that, too… This techie stuff is great when it works. The Seattle option that you linked to is the closest to what I saw. It was just a plain block with no base, brackets, or anything encasing it. “Cube” is a good word to add to the search string. 👍🏽 ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/5 "2022-12-02T01:17:10Z")
As we all strive to improve our google-fu, key words are the combo moves that ensure the win! And glad the gateway is working. I’m surprised it crashes that much honestly, probably quite a few bugs remaining in either (or both) the hardware and software. Thanks for testing it out for all of us still laboring under the incompetent dominance of the cable internet semi-deities such as Comcast. ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/6 "2022-12-03T13:51:49Z")
Ok, I got a couple of pictures. It’s not exactly rectangular, but not round either. It looks like an inverted one-quart mason jar. The people bought it last year (or the year before) at our terrific local grocery chain H-E-B. I will investigate to see if they have them this year. Searching google for \*mason jar lighted snow globe" did not turn up any exactly like this. I like the fact that the insides are all white, it’s a forest scene, the snow is glitter, it’s lighted, and everything is in constant slow motion. Note the white cardinal (or maybe a jay…). It’s really beautiful. [![](https://i.imgur.com/TSLcJ0w.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/TSLcJ0w.jpg) [![](https://i.imgur.com/uwz1PjQ.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/uwz1PjQ.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/7 "2022-12-03T14:00:25Z")
Your first shot looks mason jar-like with the ridges on the top. ---
**Author:** ![GaryM](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/garym/32/241_2.png) [@GaryM](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GaryM)\ **Post date:** [December 3, 2022, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/8 "2022-12-03T14:00:26Z")
Did you notice that the website first linked called them “Water Lanterns” at the top of the page? Perhaps an additional search term. ---
**Author:** ![ParallelLines](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/parallellines/32/3575_2.png) [@ParallelLines](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ParallelLines)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/9 "2022-12-04T00:56:22Z")
Mason Jar Snow globe gives us quite a few options, including another DIY: > **[Deck the Halls this Holiday Season with DIY Mason Jar Snow Globes](https://www.bhg.com/decorating/seasonal/winter/mason-jar-snow-globes/)** > > We'll show you how to make a snow globe in a Mason jar for a perfectly adorable winter craft. and this one even includes the LED lights! > **[These super-simple DIY Snow Globes lights up!](https://letslassothemoon.com/kids-holiday-craft/)** > > A perfect craft for brightening dark December days... ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2022, 2:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/shopping-help-looking-for-a-rectangular-lighted-clear-glass-snow-globe/975881/10 "2022-12-04T02:49:01Z")
Alas, I’m not a DIY-er. I have documentation from the local fire department confirming this. Well, not so much _documentation_ as sort of an injunction. J/k. Kind of.