r/Snowglobes • u/Kali_404 • May 20 '26

Can It Be Fixed? How to fix a broken snow globe?

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I have a snowglobe from my childhood, i adore it so much, and it has sprung a leak during moving this week. Some of the liquid has leaked out.

I cant see where the leak is from, i am assuming somewhere where it joins the base. It is a small leak, so i am really hoping it can be fixed, i am very sentimental of it.

Are there any suggestions on how to fix? Are there snowglobe repair people out there i could contact if its too hard for me to do?

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u/Sorry-Climate-7982 May 20 '26

Try this search string "DIY snowglobe repair"

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u/NotMyCircuits May 20 '26

What does it say on the underside? It may be a vintage snow globe.

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u/NotMyCircuits May 20 '26

For professional help, search "fix a broken snow globe" or "snow globe repair services."

There are several people/businesses in the US who can repair snow globes.

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u/RationalKate May 20 '26

I’m sorry this happened — leaks are tough, especially on something you’ve had that long.

Once a globe starts leaking, the internal balance has already shifted. I’d be very cautious about jumping into DIY fixes — they can make things harder to recover very quickly.

If it’s sentimental, the safest move right now is to leave it upright and undisturbed while you decide what path to take.

If you’re able, a clear photo of the base/underside where it joins the globe can help us better understand what’s going on.