Frozen Ice Paints

May 29, 2024

Moms Morning Memo

Looking for a refreshing and creative way to keep your kids entertained as we approach summer? Let’s make some frozen ice paints! This fun art activity is perfect for hot days and combines the joys of painting with the coolness of ice. It’s easy to set up and provides endless artistic possibilities.

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Frozen Ice Paints

Beat the heat with colorful ice cube art!

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Things You’ll Need:

  • Ice cube trays

  • Water

  • Food coloring

  • Popsicle sticks or toothpicks

  • Paper or canvas for painting

Steps-by-step process:

  1. Fill each compartment of the ice cube tray with water. Add a few drops of different food coloring to each compartment to create various colors. Mix well.

  2. Place a popsicle stick or toothpick into each compartment. This will serve as a handle for your ice paints once they are frozen.

  3. Put the ice cube trays in the freezer and let them freeze completely. This will take a few hours, so you can prepare them in the morning and use them in the afternoon.

  4. Once the ice cubes are frozen solid, remove them from the trays. Hold the sticks and use the colorful ice cubes to paint on paper or canvas. As the ice melts, it will create beautiful, watercolor-like effects.

Pro Tips:

  1. Use thicker paper or canvas to prevent tearing from the melting ice.

  2. Experiment with different techniques, like pressing the ice cubes or dragging them across the paper, to create unique textures.

  3. Try adding glitter to the ice trays for a sparkling effect.

Why we love this activity

Frozen ice paints are a fantastic way to combine art and sensory play. Kids will love the process of creating their own paints and then using them to make colorful masterpieces. It’s a great way to cool down on a hot day and explore creativity in a fun, new way.

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