Slowly pour warm tap water into the middle of the plate, until it partially covers the candy (or fully, depending on how deep the plate is). Watch the plate closely for a few minutes.

Next, carefully pour the warm water in the dish. If you pour slowly, or trickle the water down the edge, your design will not be disturbed. Let the candies sit in the warm water and see what happens.

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After she sees the artistic capabilities you’ve demonstrated with water and packages of candy, we’re sure she’ll make an exception to that pesky childhood rule.

UPDATED: June 11, 2025 at 8:33 AM EDT Central Florida peeps, do I have an icy rainbow delight for Pride Month (whether or not your particular neck of the swamp decides to celebrate)!