Wondering where to place a storm glass? Well, this is the article for you! Storm glass reacts to the temperature surrounding itself, so if kept in a warm environment it might not be giving you those amazing crystals you’ve seen in the pictures. 

So the ideal place to put it is somewhere where it’ll have a mix of warm/cold air passing near it. 

Personally, I keep mine in a plant window where temperature fluctuations occur throughout the day. Here are some other ideas:

• Window Sill: A classic location, especially if the window receives consistent light throughout the day. This spot allows the storm glass to respond to external temperature changes and sunlight.

• Sunroom or Conservatory: These rooms typically have lots of windows and receive ample sunlight, creating an ideal environment for observing changes in the storm glass.

• Near a Patio Door: If you have a glass patio door that gets sunlight, this could be a great spot. The glass door will likely experience temperature changes between indoor and outdoor environments.

• On a Bookshelf Near a Window: A bookshelf that’s not directly in the sunlight but close to a window can be a good spot. It’s away from direct light but still subject to temperature variations.

• Kitchen Window: Kitchens often experience temperature fluctuations, especially near windows. Just ensure it’s placed safely away from cooking areas.

• Living Room with Large Windows: A living room that has large windows can be ideal, especially if it’s a room where the temperature can vary throughout the day.

• Office or Study with South-Facing Windows: An office or study, particularly with windows facing south, can provide a good balance of light and temperature change.

• Bedroom Window Ledge: If your bedroom gets a decent amount of sunlight or has temperature variations, placing the storm glass on the window ledge can be both decorative and functional.

If the storm glass is kept in a warm room that doesn’t have many changes in temperature, it’s going to appear to not work!

Storm Glass Guide

Observations vary based on temperature.

Clear liquid = bright and clear

Cloudy liquid = cloudy and possible rain

Crystals suspended = fog or high humidity

Cloudy liquid with stars = thunderstorms in summer or snow in winter

Crystals at the bottom indicate frost

Long crystals near the surface or on the receiving side of moving air = windy

If you’re looking for a more in-depth guide to using a storm glass, read more here.

Test Your Storm Glass

To test or calibrate the storm glass, you can put it into the fridge for 15 minutes, and you should see snowflakes forming inside the fluid like in the picture at the top of this post. 

If you’ve got a storm glass that isn’t producing crystals like these, or if you need a storm glass, check out my listings on Etsy. I’ve been making storm glass bottles since 2017!