Comments on: Frozen Ocean Animal Rescue {salt, water, & ice play}

By: Helena

Helena — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 20:22:53 +0000

So much fun! Thanks for the idea using salt and food coloring.
Cheers from Indonesia

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 15 Mar 2019 18:28:38 +0000

We have frozen Lego figurines in ice and rescued them before, but this is a whole other level of beauty with the crystal-clear ice and colored water and salt. You got some great photos and I bet the color added another dimension to their fun. Great idea!

By: Claire

Claire — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:48:37 +0000

I have seen the idea before and used it in my classroom with success. I never thought to freeze it in stages in order to get more animals in!
Fabulous idea x

By: Syafiqah

Syafiqah — Wed, 30 Mar 2016 15:03:25 +0000

Awesome idea for children to spend their time especially holiday.. If don’t mind, can I know the suitable age of children to join this activity?

By: Natalie

Natalie — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 05:14:52 +0000

It’s a great activity! It cost me a sleepless night while freezing, but kids in the summer camp were fascinated. To my great surprise rescue was interesting not only for younger kids, but for teens as well. Thank you!

By: Deborah

Deborah — Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:21:38 +0000

In reply to Penny. Apparently it helps if you use distilled water... or boil the water before you freeze it.

By: Penny

Penny — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 04:31:55 +0000

I made something similar recently but just for an ice sculpture as a bday table decoration… Only problem was that it was super cloudy and no could see the #4 birthday candle embedded inside … Any tips for getting it so clear?

By: Natasha

Natasha — Tue, 20 May 2014 16:04:07 +0000

I love this! Where did you get the big bucket/bowl that the you used for the ice block to mealt in?

By: Jane

Jane — Sun, 11 May 2014 04:34:39 +0000

This is gorgeous and looks really fun! I’m in the midst of creating one right now. Froze the first layer this afternoon. When i poured the water in for the second layer tonight the first layer cracked. I thought perhaps because the water was too warm (room temp out of the tap). So, I’ve filled two containers of dyed water and put in the fridge for the next layer? I’ll see how it goes. Any suggestions jen?

Also, i noted you said you refilled the salt a lot. I was wondering if using some sort of a shaker with big holes would slow the amount of salt used while still being effective for melting?

I don’t have spray bottles on hand (LOVE the idea of reusing glue bottles). Are they essential? Kinda thinking they are.

Thanks Jen, I always love your ideas, instructions and photos. Great job!
Jane

By: KidsCareList

KidsCareList — Thu, 24 Apr 2014 02:33:26 +0000

Have to say, this is excellent. Added it to our FB page.