Ice Cube Painting

Turn painting into a cool sensory art experience with colorful ice cubes! This fun craft combines art and science as melting ice creates unique patterns, swirls, and blends on paper. It's an easy, hands-on activity that's perfect for warm-weather creativity and process-based art exploration.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

Supplies/Tools Directions

Create It Yourself

Supplies Needed

Gather all the supplies needed to bring your craft ideas to life! ...

  • Watercolors
  • Cardstock
  • Craft Sticks
  • Ice Cube Tray
  • Warm Water

Steps

  • Step 1

    Place watercolor tablet in 2 oz warm water and mix with craft stick to dissolve.

  • Step 2

    Pour mixture into ice cube tray.

  • Step 3

    Repeat steps 1–2 for as many colors as you’d like.

  • Step 4

    With the help of an adult, cut craft stick in half.

  • Step 5

    Place craft stick cut-side-down into cube section.

  • Step 6

    Repeat steps 4–5 until each cube has a craft stick.

  • Step 7

    Freeze tray 5–6 hours. When cubes are frozen, gently remove from ice cube tray.

  • Step 8

    Use frozen paint cubes on cardstock like paint brushes to create colorful patterns and pictures.

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