Where can we take you?
Where can we take you?
Dressed snow
Realistic artificial snow installations for indoor and outdoor environments — designed, delivered and dressed by our team of snow specialists.
Over 100 types of artificial snow
Indoor & outdoor installations
Eco-friendly materials
Christmas & year-round
Nationwide UK installation
Fully managed — we dress & clear
What is dressed snow?
Dressed snow is artificial snow applied by hand to surfaces, structures and props to create a realistic settled snow effect — the kind you’d see on Christmas trees, windowsills, rooftops, and landscapes in a professional winter installation.
Unlike falling snow, dressed snow stays where it’s placed. It can be applied to almost any surface — indoor or outdoor, and is available in over 100 different formulations depending on the effect, texture and environment required.
FX Live’s team of snow specialists handles everything from the initial design consultation through to on-site application and removal, so every installation looks exactly as planned and is cleared away without a trace.
Where we work
Retail displays · Christmas installs · Event venues · Hospitality
Artificial snow dressing for retail displays, event venues, hospitality spaces, and Christmas installations — applied with care to create immersive, branded winter environments.
Theme parks · Visitor attractions · Holiday destinations · Outdoor events
Weather-resistant artificial snow for gardens, outdoor attractions, theme parks, and external event dressing — designed to withstand the elements and look spectacular.
Ice caves · Ice tunnels · Ice bars · Snow sculptures
Ice caves, tunnels, bars, and sculptural snow installations — the more theatrical end of our dressed snow range, transforming spaces into breathtaking winter worlds.
The Materials
There are over 100 different types of artificial snow — each with different textures, densities, and properties suited to different environments and effects. Our team will recommend exactly the right material for your project based on your brief, your venue, and your budget. Just tell us what you need.
Display snow
Indoor settled effect
Exterior snow
Weather-resistant outdoor use
Heavy frost
Fine crystalline surface dressing
Paper snow
Eco-friendly, biogradable
Specialist blends
Bespoke requirements
Not sure which is right for you? Get in touch and we’ll advise →
Who we work with
How it works
We handle everything — from your initial brief and material recommendations through to on-site dressing and removal. Our team works around your schedule, leaves the space looking exactly as planned, and clears away without a trace.
Share your brief — the venue, the effect and your budget. We'll work with you from the very first conversation.
We recommend the right materials and techniques, drawing on hundreds of projects to make the most of your budget.
Our team applies every detail by hand on site and when it's over, removes every trace cleanly and carefully.
Common questions
There are many different artificial snow effects we can achieve — from delicate frost on window ledges to deep, immersive snow landscapes. We’re always happy to talk through your brief and help you find the right approach.
Yes, we provide both indoor and outdoor artificial snow installations. Outdoor installations use weather-resistant materials specifically formulated to withstand the British climate while maintaining a realistic appearance.
This depends on the material, the environment, and the level of interaction. We’ll advise on longevity as part of your consultation — indoor installations generally last longer, and the British weather plays its part outdoors.
We recommend using our trained team for the best results, but if budget is a consideration we can discuss options and provide guidance for a DIY approach, just get in touch.
There are over 100 types of artificial snow, each with different properties. Our team will recommend the right material for your project, factors include indoor or outdoor use, the surfaces involved and the realism required.
Every project is different so we don’t have fixed packages. We’ll work with you to create the best installation possible within your budget. The best way to get a sense of cost is to get in touch and tell us about your project.
