SO MUCH FUN WITH INSTA-SNOW® POWDER
- Fun science kits for kids
- Simple and safe to use
- Makes realistic, fluffy snow in just seconds
- Top sensory toys & STEM activities perfect for classrooms and the home
Make Gallons of Fake Snow in Seconds: The Original Instant Snow Polymer
When snow is on the mind, why wait for that first snowfall? Create fake snow with our Insta-Snow® Powder! As everyone knows, snow is a seasonal phenomenon. In some areas of the country, it doesn’t occur at all. Snow can’t be brought inside for study or playing with friends. It’s difficult to play with safely, but that’s where science comes in.Your young scientists can experience hours of entertainment with Steve Spangler Science Insta-Snow Powder kits, delivering realistic and fluffy fake snow that can be dried out and reused countless times. This fake snow won’t feel fake at all. Just add water and watch in amazement. Within seconds, the mixture transforms into a solid and then erupts into a fluffy, white, snow-like material. The best part? There’s no stirring required. Watch as it instantly expands up to 100 times its original volume before your eyes. Our Instant Snow Powder kit is a true wonder and a versatile learning aid for the classroom or playtime.
Choose Fake Snow for Real Fun in the Classroom
Insta-Snow isn’t just a cool demonstration tool. Educators have found great uses for instant snow from early childhood sensory tables to advanced chemistry experiments. No matter what quantity of Insta-Snow you choose, you’ll get all of the materials you need in this comprehensive fake snow kit, including mixing instructions and an in-depth scientific explanation about polymers. When you order any of the all-in-one science kits from Steve Spangler, you’ll get true wow factor and tons of real-life, scientific applications. This instant snow powder is recommended for children ages four and up with adult supervision.
The Learning Opportunities of Playing With Artificial Snow
Oh, the wonder of polymers! Explore the fun side of learning using the ever-changing science of polymers with our artificial snow kit. As students experiment with our Insta-Snow product, teachers and parents can discuss the application of polymers in everyday life. Kids will be excited to witness the magic of Insta-Snow as you explain to them how this substance changes from a liquid to a solid. Our Insta-Snow provides plenty of discussion opportunities as everyone observes its physical change and response to temperature. Our instant snow is so much fun, you may never want to go back to real snow ever again.
Why Does Fake Snow Still Feel Cold?
Since the fake snow is almost entirely made up of water, the water is bound to evaporate when exposed to warmth like your natural body heat. The process of evaporation produces a constant cooling effect, which is why Insta-Snow is so much fun for kids to touch and why it still feels cold, despite being artificial snow.
How Long Can You Use Fake Snow?
The fake snow will start to dehydrate after a few days due to the process of evaporation. If you’re not ready for the fake snow powder to dehydrate, there’s luckily a solution. Just spray the top of the snow with water and fluff the instant snow with your fingers to give it a fresh, renewed look. You can also let the fake snow completely dry out to use it over and over again. The dry form of Insta-Snow powder will last forever. Once it’s completely dry, store your instant snow powder in an air-tight container, and take out your artificial snow whenever you’re ready to use it again.
How to Make Instant Snow Igloos
Here’s a recipe for instant snow creations at home. You can have fun building a snow fort, an inventive igloo or anything you can imagine by freezing blocks of Insta-Snow with an ice tray from your fridge. Though our instant snow may be artificial, it works just like the real deal!
Steve Spangler Instant Snow Science Kits
Each Insta-Snow science kit comes with an activity guide with suggestions for science fair projects and other fun ways to explore the science of polymers. Get this and other all-in-one science kits at Steve Spangler Science, where we aim to make our science experiments BIG and memorable. With science kits like our fake snow powder, we aim to excite and inspire the next generation of STEMologists!
What’s Included?
XS – Insta-Snow Test Tube – 0.53 oz (15 g)
- Makes ½ gallon
S – Insta-Snow Powder – 3.5 oz (100 g)
- Makes 3 gallons
M – Insta-Snow Powder – 7 oz (200 g)
- Makes 6 gallons
L – Insta-Snow Powder – 14 oz (400 g)
- Makes 12 gallons
Insta-Snow Powder Frequently Asked Questions
How do I dispose of Insta-Snow?
First, make sure you can’t use your Insta-Snow powder again. If your artificial snow was handled with clean hands, spread it out as thinly as possible in a dry area. Over time, the water in the instant snow powder will evaporate, leaving Insta-Snow powder that is ready to be reused.
If it is truly time to dump your Insta-Snow, do so in a trash can. NEVER PUT INSTA-SNOW DOWN THE DRAIN. If some Insta-Snow does end up clogging a drain, table salt and excess water should break down the polymer.
What are the best mixing proportions for instant snow powder?
Mixing 1 teaspoon of Insta-Snow powder with 2 ounces of room temperature water produces the best quality instant snow. It is always recommended to make the snow in small quantities to achieve the greatest amount of mixing. Insta-Snow powder expands to 100 times its original volume. Just a small amount of instant snow powder is needed to make an impressive quantity of snow. On a much larger scale, 1 pound of Insta- Snow powder makes nearly 8 gallons of fluffy fake snow!
How long does the hydrated fake snow last?
The fake snow will start to dehydrate after a few days due to evaporation. Just spray the top of the artificial snow with water and fluff the snow with your fingers to give it a fresh, fluffy look. You can also let the fake snow completely dry out to use it again. The dry form of Insta-Snow powder will last forever!
Will the fake snow ever turn back into water?
No, the fake snow will not melt since it is not really ice. However, the water can be released from the superabsorbent polymer by adding salt. The addition of salt destroys the water-absorbing properties of Insta-Snow forever.
Does Insta-Snow have to be on a special surface?
No, Insta-Snow can be used on almost any surface except untreated wood. Keep the snow off of any surface that might be damaged by water. Surfaces that are ideal include tile, plastic, and glass. Insta-Snow will not stain fabric, but normal care should be taken when applying this water-based material.
Can Insta-Snow be colored?
Yes! Just add a few drops of food coloring to the water before mixing it with the Insta-Snow powder.
Can Insta-Snow be thrown away in the trash?
Insta-Snow is very easy to clean up and can be disposed of in the trash. Just brush the surface clean or use a vacuum to pick up the instant snow. Eventually the hydrated snow will turn back into the dry instant snow powder and can be easily swept or vacuumed. Insta-Snow powder is a non-hazardous, non-toxic, environmentally safe polymer.
Is Insta-Snow safe to use outside?
Yes! Insta-Snow looks so real that it is being used by special effects artists in movies to snow outdoor scenes without damaging the plants and grass. Sprinkle the hydrated fake snow on evergreen trees to produce a realistic snow effect. In fact, the water-absorbing properties of the artificial snow are actually beneficial to the plants. Remember, Insta-Snow is very slippery when wet. Use special care to keep the snow off of any walking surface.
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Valerie Munoz –
My 1st and 2nd grade kids absolutely loved it. How do you make the powder? That would be an expansion of the activity I like to teach.
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Rob –
I have started a tradition of buying this snow for our New Year’s Eve Party every year. I put it in a sandbox with lots of beach toys and the kids go nuts for it. It’s great because unlike real snow it doesn’t get them wet and it isn’t really cold so it just provides hours of fun. Great product!
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Michelle Owens –
Such an amazing product! We had a snowball fight in 100 degree heat here in Texas! We love it so much we will be getting more.
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Ellen Mibbs –
We use the snow at our preschool and the kids love it! I purchased some for our early childhood winter fun night and it was a hit!
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Angela –
What a wonderful experience this was for the kids. The children were truly captivated and curious as to how quickly the polymers absorbed the water and expanded. We did this as a science lesson on one of the half days and students loved this. Will do this again.
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CC –
When I nannied some girls they luved it so much they didn’t want to stop playing with it! (:
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Chelsea Lamb –
We bought 50 gallons of insta snow to give our niece and nephews a white christmas! We made it all on Christmas Eve late at night and covered our front lawn! It was soo cool and looked and felt like real snow! We were soo excited, but we didnt think about the moisture in the air sadly and when we woke up in the morning it was way too wet and turnes super goopy.. We were really bummed, next time we will just wake up early and do it that morning! But the kids still loved it and since they had never seen snow they didnt know the dofference! Overall it is a great product and we are lookibg forward to trying it again!
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N. –
Ordered it several times already for classroom fun science. Kids of all ages loved it!I use it to explain the science of polymers and even compare the physical behavior to that of real snow. One of my classrooms even started a snow fight with it :)I always keep a small bag in my purse to wow kids in any gathering. Highly recommend!
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Neita Oates –
I use this every year with my preschoolers. The four year old class does a focused science activity first to create the snow, and I always enjoy their cries of amazement. The 3 year old class gets to enjoy what the four year olds created and love it just as much. I have learned that when used for free sensory play, it needs to be replaced pretty often because it gets compromised and turns jelly like – which is why I ordered twp bags because it is totally worth it!! Everyone is excited when they have to make more!!
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Schoolhouse Children’s Museum –
We recently ordered your snow for an event and it was awesome–we had another event right after that and had no time to order and found it at a local store needless to say their snow was awful!!!Just ordered your super size for our New Year’s Event.My advice::: Always order the snow from Steve Spangler!
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The best of the best instant snow –
This instant snow powder is really good and helpful for science fairs and stuff like that. My friend invented this rainbow snow 3000. There’s wood and when you let go of the wood the powder from tubes falls down into the food colouring water and makes wonderful instant snow!
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April Oaks –
This is really fun to play with. My kids favorite is to put some in their hands dry, add water, then throw over their heads. You can see what I mean at the one minute mark on this video.
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Josie LaFrancis –
I have been using this snow with children for over a decade and watching their sweet faces transform with pure joy as the snow magically appears before their eyes! We hold an annual toy drive for needy children and this is always the biggest highlight! I usually use a bit in my children’s classrooms a couple of weeks before our toy drive so kids can compare textures (fluffy powder vs compacting snowballs). Best thing ever for kids (and adults)!
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