Ice Paint Recipe

June 03, 2019
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
We have been having lots of fun exploring with ice as we continue to find ways to stay cool this summer.
Today, we got creative with some ice painting!
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose

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Ice paint is super easy to make, and kids of all ages are sure to love it!  Are you ready for the recipe?

How to Make Ice Paint

Materials
Method
  • Begin by filling an ice cube tray roughly 1/3 of the way with paint, rotating colors as desired.
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  • Fill the ice slots the rest of the way with warm water and carefully stir until combined.
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
  • Pop the ice tray(s) in the freezer for 4-6 hours.
  • Then, play can begin!
Ice Paint Play
  • Once the paint cubes are frozen they will easily pop out of the ice trays.
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  • Give kids paper, and they will have a blast creating beautiful, icy works of art.
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose

Ice painting is a great way to cool things off on a hot day!  
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
Both girls loved handling the cold ice, and they loved watching the colors swirl together to make beautiful works of art.
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose 
Rosie and Jewel also loved using the ice paint to engage in a bit of body painting, making for another great way to cool off.
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
We absolutely loved this activity and can't wait to do it again!
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Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose










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Chill the kids out this summer with this easy paint recipe great for arts, crafts, and sensory fun! #icepainting #icepaint #howtomakeicepaint #paintingideas #iceart #iceartforkids #iceactivitiesforkids #iceactivities #growingajeweledrose
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!