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Rainbow Art with OOLY Watercolor Paints & Crayons

Three colorful rainbow shapes with intricate wax crayon designs in red, blue, and green, painted with vibrant watercolor hanging on a white wall with string. OOLY Craft blog.

Craft blog by: OOLY

Bring a magical twist to your art with our colorful rainbow project! Using OOLY Lil’ Watercolor Paint Pods and Color Appeel Crayon Sticks, you’ll create a beautiful, multi-dimensional rainbow that pops with color and resists watercolor for a fun effect. This craft is perfect for artists of all ages to enjoy!

Time Duration: 20 minutes + dry time

Skill Level: Beginner

OOLY Products Needed:

Other Items Needed:

  • Scissors (adult supervision required)
  • Water
  • Cup


Directions:

A blank rainbow shape cut out of Chroma Blends Watercolor Paper, displayed with Color Appeel Crayon Sticks. OOLY Craft blog Step 1.
Step 1: Start by cutting out a fun rainbow shape from your OOLY Chroma Blends Watercolor Paper! The size can be big, small, or anywhere in between—it's all up to you!
A plain rainbow shape outlined with simple green wax crayon lines, with Color Appeel Crayon Sticks in the background. OOLY Craft blog Step 2.
A rainbow shape with scalloped and straight green wax crayon lines, next to Color Appeel Crayon Sticks. OOLY Craft blog Step 2.

Step 2: Next, grab your OOLY Color Appeel Crayon Sticks and draw bold, fun designs on your rainbow. Try zigzags, swirls, or polka dots—just make sure your lines are thick enough to really stand out! 

A close-up of a hand brushing blue watercolor over green wax crayon patterns on a rainbow shape, with OOLY Lil’ Watercolor Paint Pods and Color Appeel Crayon Sticks in view. OOLY Craft blog Step 3.
A hand using a brush to apply blue watercolor over green wax crayon designs on a rainbow shape, with OOLY Lil’ Watercolor Paint Pods and Color Appeel Crayon Sticks nearby. OOLY Craft blog Step 3.

Step 3: Dip a paintbrush into your favorite colors from the OOLY Lil’ Watercolor Paint Pods, and brush the watercolor over the crayon designs you made in Step 2. Watch as the crayon resists the paint, making your designs stand out while filling the background with vibrant color! Add as many layers as you like to achieve your desired depth and brightness.

A rainbow featuring blue and green crayon designs, next to OOLY Lil’ Watercolor Paint Pods and Color Appeel Crayon Sticks. OOLY Craft blog Step 4.

Step 4: Once it’s dry, your rainbow is ready to shine! Display it as colorful décor or give it as a handmade gift.

In just a few fun steps, you’ve created a unique, colorful rainbow masterpiece that’s as magical as it is vibrant! Perfect for brightening any space, this easy and creative project showcases the playful beauty of OOLY’s watercolor paints and crayons. Hang it up, give it as a gift, or simply enjoy the vibrant display—it’s sure to bring smiles all around!

We would love to see photos of your craft projects! Tag us on Instagram at @WeAreOOLY using #OOLYcreateyourhappy.

 

 

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