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Ice Cube Painting
Frozen paint cubes melt slowly across paper, blending soft colors in a mess-friendly sensory art moment.
Ages 2+10 min plus freezing prep
What you'll need
- Ice cube tray
- Watercolor paints or food coloring
- Water
- Popsicle sticks
- Thick watercolor paper
- A tray to catch drips
How to make it
- 1
Mix water with paint or food coloring and pour into the tray.
- 2
Place a popsicle stick in each cube and freeze overnight.
- 3
Pop the frozen cubes out and set them on watercolor paper.
- 4
Let your child glide the ice across the page and watch the colors bloom.
Tip
A perfect activity for warm afternoons — try it outside on a picnic blanket.