How to blind a good snowman? Instructions

If it was snowing on New Year's Eve, perhaps today is a great time to blind a snowman. In the end, what else to do on January 1?

1. Wait for the right snow

Scientistsclassify snow for snowmen by the amount of moisture in relation to snow crystals:

1. dry (there is no water at all);
2. two types of wet (3-8% of water);
3. very wet (8-15% of water);
4. slush (more than 15% of water).

For the snowman, point No. 2 is suitable for moderately humid snow. It is clear that no one will measure the ratio of water and moisture and snow crystals using some devices, so you just need to roll the snowball for checking. If it turns out strong and round, everything is in order.

Short. Ideal snow is wet, not too wet, not too fluffy and without ice crust.

2. Choose a suitable place

Firstly, in this place there should be a lot of space with snow, so that you have where to roll snow balls.

Secondly, there should be a lot of snow-if he just fell out, then even in a huge field you may not have enough building material. In the best case, you will get not a snowman, but a mud. Ideally, if the depth of snow is about 10 centimeters.

Thirdly, it would be nice for the snowman itself was hidden from the sun-so it will simple.

And one more thing: do not make a snowman on the asphalt - the asphalt stores heat from the sun and your snowman can quickly melt. It is best to do it under a tree or on a flat surface in front of the hill.

Short. Choose a fairly spacious snowy clearing. It would be nice to put the snowman somewhere in the shade.

3. Start rolling balls

Make a snowball and start rolling it on the ground. Do not roll straight - you will make a cylinder, not a ball. Rap in different directions so that the surface of the ball increases evenly.

The classic ratio of the lower part of the snowman, the body and head - 3: 2: 1. Evaluate in advance whether you can put the second ball on the first, and the third on the second. It will be a little stupid if you slide such a body that you can’t hoist it on the “legs”.

Before installing balls on each other - add each of them: so they will stand stronger.

Short. Cap in balls, not cylinders. Stop yourself in time - otherwise you will not be able to raise the second ball to the first, and the third - to the second .

4. Now strengthen the structure

After all three balls are installed, take more snow and strengthen the structure, sticking snow between the balls. Use snow as glue. The body of the snowman should not fall apart from a strong wind, and if he falls, then the whole.

Short. Strengthen the snowman with handful of snow.

5. Add body parts and clothes

You will need two sticks of the same size - these will be hands. If they have twigs at the end, these will be hands with fingers. But keep in mind: if the sticks are too thick, the body can just fall apart.

It is better to use carrots for the nose: when you are dealing with snowmen, it is better to adhere to a classic style - this is a win -win option.

As an eye, it is convenient to use buttons - you can be different, so even more fun. The mouth can also be laid out of buttons or even leave the snowman without mouth. Carefully follow the expression on your snowman - remember the fragile children's psyche.

You can put on a classic bucket on your head. As well as a ladies' hat, a hat with a pompon, a baseball cap “Make America Great Again”, Sombrero, a triangle or a cap. But it’s better to be a bucket.

Short. Buttons, carrots and a bucket are the best choice for decorating a snowman. Classic is a classic.

6. If you do not have enough motivation to sculpt a snowman, look at this ramp!