Quick answer: You can buy Instant Snow online from Water Beads Australia. It's a powder that turns into fluffy fake snow when you add water. It comes in 50g and 100g packs, ships from Melbourne, and shipping is free on all orders. Shop Instant Snow.
If you're decorating a Christmas table, a village or a shop window, a few things are worth knowing before you buy.
What is instant snow?
Instant snow is a dry white powder that soaks up water and puffs up into soft, realistic-looking snow in a few seconds. It's made for decorating: Christmas tables, villages, mantelpieces, windows and event styling. It's a great way to get a white Christmas in an Aussie summer.
What to look for when buying fake snow
Powder or spray?
Instant snow powder makes loose, fluffy snow you can spoon into drifts around a village or along a table. Snow spray comes in an aerosol can and is mostly used to frost windows, wreaths and tree tips. People search for "snow in a can" for both, so decide on the look first. For drifts, table runners and displays, powder is the one you want.
How much the pack makes
Check how much snow a pack makes once you add water, not just its weight. Our 50g pack makes about 3 litres and our 100g pack about 6 litres.
Mix it as you need it
You don't have to make the whole pack at once. Mix a small batch for each part of your display and keep the rest of the powder dry and sealed.
Clear safety information
Fake snow is décor. It's not a toy and it's not edible. Look for packs that say so and explain how to dispose of used snow.
Buying Instant Snow from Water Beads Australia
- Instant Snow in 50g ($16.90) and 100g ($28.90) packs.
- Australian owned, shipped from our Melbourne warehouse. Established in 2015.
- Orders are sent within one business day.
- Free shipping on all orders, or Express Post for a flat $10.
- Buy more and save 20% on each extra item, and bonus beads on orders over $50.
- See the full Instant Snow range.
How much instant snow do I need?
| Pack | Makes about | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| 50g | 3 litres | Christmas village, table runner, mantelpiece |
| 100g | 6 litres | Shop window, long dining table, event styling |
For a single centrepiece or a small village, 50g is plenty. For a long table or a window, go for 100g, or two packs if you're styling more than one spot.
How to make instant snow
- Pour the powder into a bowl or tray.
- Add about 30 ml of water for each gram of powder. For example, 10g needs about 300 ml.
- Fluff it up with a spoon and style it into your display.
Indoors it stays fluffy for up to about a week. Mist it with a little water to refresh it. Lay a tray, plastic sheet or lined runner underneath first. Made-up snow is damp, so keep it off timber, paper, fabric and electronics.
Ordering for Christmas
Order by Saturday 19 December for Christmas. Express Post is also available at checkout for a flat $10. See our postage information.
Ideas for your snow
- Christmas village: lay a tray or plastic sheet under the village, then spoon snow around the houses and shape drifts with a soft brush.
- Christmas table: run a strip of snow down a tray or runner, then add pinecones, candles in jars and vases of red, white or clear water beads.
- Windowsill: keep the snow in a lined tray along the sill rather than straight on the timber or glass.
More ideas in our fake snow ideas guide and our Christmas table centrepieces guide.
Common questions
Can I buy instant snow near me?
We deliver Australia-wide from Melbourne, including country and regional areas, with free shipping on all orders. So wherever you are, you can order online and have it posted to your home, workplace or PO Box.
Is instant snow the same as snow spray?
No. Instant snow is a powder you mix with water to make loose, fluffy snow. Snow spray is an aerosol for frosting glass and branches.
How long does instant snow last?
Once made, it stays fluffy for up to about a week indoors. Mist it with water to refresh it. Unused powder keeps as long as it stays dry and sealed.
How do I clean it up?
Scoop it into a bag and put it in the general waste bin. Don't put it down sinks, drains or toilets.
Can I eat it or use it near food?
No. Instant snow is not edible. Keep it away from food and drinks, so on a dining table keep it on its own tray or runner away from plates.
Safety: Instant snow is a decorative product, not a toy, and not edible. Keep the dry powder and made-up snow away from children and pets, and away from food and drinks. Avoid contact with eyes; if powder gets in the eyes, rinse well with water. If swallowed, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26, or 000 in an emergency.
Water beads: Not a toy. Keep away from children and pets. Swallowed beads can cause a blockage. If swallowed, call the Poisons Information Centre on 13 11 26.
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