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  • Question
    How can I add color to my snowman?
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    Add a few drops of food coloring to a spray bottle full of water, secure the lid, and shake thoroughly. Then, spray the food coloring mixture onto the desired areas of your snowman.
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    Can I make a snowman have an icicle as a nose?
    Community Answer
    Yes, just get the icicle and put it in where your want the nose to be do the same as you would do with a carrot.
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    I tried last year, but every time I tried to roll it, some snow fell off. Why?
    Community Answer
    It may be because the snow wasn't compact enough or moist enough. You can add freezing water to fluffy snow to help it stay in one piece.
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    How do I make a perfect snowball?
    Community Answer
    Check out this article on how to Make the Perfect Snowball .
  • Question
    When I go and try the packing method for my snowman, it kept on falling. Should I pour water on the snowman so that it turns into ice and hardens?
    Community Answer
    Yes -- and pouring water over it seems to help, just make sure it's very cold water.
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    What would we need for the eyes and mouth of the snowman?
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    For the eyes. use big coal bits. If not available, use stones or pebbles. For the mouth, use shells, pebbles, or small pieces of coal.
  • Question
    What should I use in place of buttons?
    Community Answer
    You could use any round, hard object, including pebbles/rocks or golf balls.
  • Question
    Will it be hard for me to make a snowman?
    Community Answer
    The process is pretty easy. What might be hard is staying warm, or lifting the middle section if it gets heavy.
  • Question
    Can I make a snowman with ten snowballs?
    Community Answer
    No, because it takes about 30-40 snowball for the bottom, top, and middle section. I suppose if you wanted to make a mini snowman, you might be able to get away with 10.
  • Question
    Can I use candies for the eyes and/or mouth?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is highly recommended. It gives your snowman a creative, cozy look.
  • Question
    How do I make the snowman parts round? When I roll the snow on the ground, it doesn't work.
    Community Answer
    The snow may not be hard enough. Start with a compacted snowball and roll it in the snow. Stop to pat it down every so often.
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    Can I make snowman animals?
    Community Answer
    You certainly can. Keep in mind that snow animals may likely take more time to complete due to the shape of their body and how they stand. Plan what animal you're going to do and be prepared with lots of snow and time ahead. Try simple animals such as a dog or a cat.
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    Can I use milk bottle lids for eyes?
    Community Answer
    Yes, of course. As long as they are not white, as it would be difficult to see the eyes. Any other color would work though.
  • Question
    How do I make snow?
    Community Answer
    You can look up recipes for synthetic snow online.
  • Question
    Can I make a snowman from one inch of snow?
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can, but it will be a very small snowman!
  • Question
    Can I make snowman Pokemon and snowman animals?
    Community Answer
    Of course! You can make snow versions of just about anything you can think of. Print out some pictures for reference, and ask some friends or family members to help you.
  • Question
    How can I make some clothes for it?
    Community Answer
    You can just put any clothes on it that you want.
  • Question
    No matter how much i try, it is impossible to roll a snowball. Advice?
    ICSIH
    Community Answer
    Make sure the snow is moist enough to make one. If it is too cold, the water will freeze and snowballs will fall apart. Try rolling snowballs when the temperature is around 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Question
    How much snow do you need?
    Happyella
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    It depends on what size snowman you want. You'd need about a pound of snow for a big snowman and half of a pound for smaller snowmen.
  • Question
    Can I use stones for a mouth?
    jessica barnes
    Community Answer
    Absolutely, that is a good choice. Just make sure that the stones are small so you can make the snowman's mouth with ease.
  • Question
    Does the snowman have to have eyes, a nose, and arms?
    Iris8989
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    Technically for it to be a snowman it needs to have at least 1 of those features. Although you can make other touches to it, like a scarf, hat, or a pipe. Or maybe you can make a snow sculpture that's not a snowman, like a snow dog, snow superhero, etc.
  • Question
    What if there’s not enough snow around you?
    Iris8989
    Community Answer
    You can make smaller snowmen. There are also DIY kits on how to make snow online. There is also a WikiHow article on how to make snow.
  • Question
    Could I have more than three sections?
    Iris8989
    Community Answer
    Yes, you can put more than three sections. There are no specific guidelines to building a snowman.
  • Question
    Can I add food coloring?
    Iris8989
    Community Answer
    Yes you can add food coloring for a colorful snowman. You can do whatever you want to your snowman, as there are no specific rules for making one.
  • Question
    How many pebbles do we add for the stomach?
    Serena
    Community Answer
    2 or 3 is what most people do. Feel free to add more if you'd like!
  • Question
    Do I have to make the snowman's mouth out of pebbles?
    Community Answer
    No. You have alternatives. Small candies (M&Ms, Skittles) will work. Charcoal or any other small, round/oval objects are good, too.
  • Question
    What about the legs?
    Serena
    Community Answer
    Snowmen don't need legs. You can add them if you want, but the usual snowmen do not have legs.
  • Question
    Can I use colorful candies for the mouth and a Christmas hat for the head?
    Serena
    Community Answer
    Of course! This is your snowman, and you shall do anything you want with it.
  • Question
    What if we don't have scarves or beanies. Also, we don't have sticks where I live.
    Community Answer
    Make the most of whatever you do have. Be creative. Look around. You're bound to find a few things you can use as arms, facial features and clothing. Don't worry about it. Let it be fun.
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