Don’t toss those old ice cube trays just yet. Here are 10 clever ways to reuse them

Ice cube trays can be a fun tool for art projects. Create paint or dye cubes by mixing water with food coloring or natural dyes, then freeze. Use these cubes for painting projects or fabric dyeing, allowing colors to blend as they melt. Alternatively, melt broken crayons in a tray to create new multicolored crayon blocks. Simply place crayon pieces in each compartment and bake at a low temperature until melted. Let them cool and harden before use.

10. Use Trays as Mini Molds for Candies, Soaps, and Wax Melts

Transform your ice cube tray into a mold for homemade candies, soaps, or wax melts. For candies, melt chocolate or candy melts and pour into the tray, adding nuts or dried fruits for added texture. For homemade soaps, mix soap base with fragrances and colorants before pouring into the tray. Wax melts can be created by melting wax with essential oils and dyes, then pouring into the tray. Once set, these creations make for delightful gifts or personal treats.