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Rainbow Ice Cube Painting

This was something new for us, Rainbow Ice Cube Painting.  I froze LIQUID WATERCOLORS (filled the trays with water first, then added watercolors & stirred) overnight. I knew it was going to be a hot day so the plan was to do this activity outside. I’ve seen this activity done plenty on paper but I wanted to try fabric. {If anyone offers you fabric of any kind for your child care or preschool, TAKE IT! I had a huge donation a couple years ago and I’ve used a lot of it for various activities.}

Rainbow Ice Cube Painting

Rainbow Ice Cube Painting

Even though it was hot, it took a while for the ice to melt, allowing lots of time to play with the ice.
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
What I didn’t expect is the kids to play with the cubes making things like this:
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
It soon turned to hoarding & stockpiling….a little arguing besides…
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
All the while the cubes were melting on the fabric leaving pretty colors. After the center was wet we moved the fabric so the edges would get painted too.
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
Then we hung it up on the clothesline to dry.
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
It’s beautiful! I think we’ll use it right here in the summer, on the clothesline to play behind. There’s an area in this corner between the deck & the fence that the kids like to play in.
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
Whoops, I didn’t realize it wasn’t cut straight on the end…
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
What was left – it melted too fast for us to put it in the water table, but that was the plan.
Rainbow Ice Cube Painting
I thought this was an amazingly fun activity! The kids {7 of them} were fully engaged and enjoying playing, kept cool, made a mess and made art all at the same time!

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Rainbow Ice Cube Painting

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Would this wash off if you washed them? Thinking of doing a pillow case or bandana...Thanks! Also would it stain side walks or concrete or be able to wash off? Thanks!

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Liquid watercolors would wash off the fabrics or sidewalks. If you use tempera paint that might be different.

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