I’m glad to introduce you to our collection of 30 free printable PDF rainbow coloring pages. It’s time to color a magical and colorful rainbow with your colors!
These rainbow coloring sheets are perfect for kids who love vibrant pictures. Coloring is not only a fun activity, it also helps develop fine motor skills, and stimulates creativity for kids.
Don’t forget to read facts and craft ideas in this post! I promise it will create a healthy and calming experience for children.
1. 30 Free rainbow coloring pages printable PDF
As a kid, I’m always curious and in love with the rainbow. The obvious reason is it’s colorful, magical and rare. After every rainy day, I always wish to see a beautiful rainbow in the sky.
If you also love rainbows, you are here for a treat. Welcome to our collection of 30 free coloring pages of rainbow PDF. All the coloring sheets are in high-resolution PDF format with high bold sketches.
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2. How to download and print free rainbow coloring page
It is so easy to download and print all the coloring pages of the rainbow for free on VerbNow. However, before starting, make sure that you usually use them for personal uses.
Now, let’s get started to own your favorite rainbow coloring pictures.
- Step 1: Browsing 30 rainbow designs in VerbNow’s collection. Click directly on the picture you want to print.
- Step 2: After clicking, you will successfully open the large chosen image.
- Step 3: The green button “Print PDF” is under the image, choose it to start setting. You can adjust the size (A4 or US letter), scale of image (range from 100% to 25%).
- Step 4: Now, it’s time to print coloring pages directly or save them to the computer. Make sure you print with high quality paper to ensure the coloring experience.
After having all the rainbow pictures you want, grab your favorite photo and start. If you don’t know how to color a rainbow beautifully, don’t skip the next section.
3. Various themes in rainbow coloring pictures pdf collection
Throughout 30 designs of rainbow, there are many different themes. From kids to adults, you can find coloring pages that fit your skill level and preference.
Now, let’s time to discover all the themes and how to color them later.
3.1. Simple rainbow coloring sheets for kids
Simple rainbow coloring pictures have bold and simple lines. It makes them easy for toddlers and preschoolers to color within lines.
Normally, these pages include classic rainbow arcs with fluffy clouds and sun. With large patterns and not intricate details, they are for young children.
3.2. Rainbow with different animals to color
To make the designs more interesting, we featured some animals in the coloring pages. You can find cats, butterflies, dinosaurs, rabbits, horses and birds in this collection.
Don’t worry that it can be difficult to color. All animals are illustrated cute with large patterns that even kids can fill in.
Why don’t we teach them about different species and their habitats while coloring? I believe it’s a way to combine entertainment with education.
3.3. Rainbow with nature patterns coloring pages
Rainbow is a part of nature and of course it won’t be complete if we don’t have these themes. When I mention nature, it means flowers, trees, mountains, and rivers.
These features even make rainbow coloring pages more attractive and outstanding. Kids will have more things to color and be creative.
Let’s create stunning landscapes where rainbows blend harmoniously with the environment.
3.4. Other themes in rainbow coloring pages collection
Besides, you also can find other themes with different patterns.
- Gold Pot: A classic St. Patrick’s Day-themed rainbow with a pot of gold at the end. If your kids love treasure hunts, how can you miss these pages?
- House/Castle: Besides, also having more intricate rainbow coloring sheets for adults. You can find designs of majestic castles and cozy houses with rainbows in the background.
- Elf: Cute elves interacting with rainbows. It is great for holiday or fantasy-themed coloring activities.
- Kids & Fairies: There are pages featuring children and fairies. Kids play under the window, while fairies fly above. It helps add a touch of wonder and magic to the coloring pages.
4. Suggestion on coloring rainbow coloring pictures
Coloring the rainbow can bring a lot of fun and boost the creativity of kids. You can color on your way with your favorite colors and combine them with some techniques.
Which coloring technique am I talking about? Let’s stay tuned in the next part to apply in your artwork.
4.1. Choose rainbow colors
First of all, choose the colors for your rainbow. As normal, the classic rainbow has 7 colors ranging from red to violet. To be more specific, 7 colors are:
- Red (outermost)
- Orange
- Yellow
- Green
- Blue
- Indigo
- Violet (innermost)
The color transition will go gradually from warm colors (red, orange, yellow) to cool colors (green, blue, indigo, violet).
Obviously, you can try different color combinations, and be as creative as you want. For example, you can create a pastel rainbow, neon rainbow. Or you can create a monochrome rainbow – try different shades of a single color.
4.2. Layering and blending colors for the rainbow
Layering colors is not a difficult technique, you just need to know how it works. The formula is to start with a light base and gradually add layers of colors.
The purpose is to create depth and a more vibrant effect. I suggest you try this technique when you use colored pencils and crayons.
After layering, let’s blend colors to make a smooth gradient effect. You can use blending stumps, tissue paper, or even a cotton swab.
5. What to do with finished rainbow coloring pages
After finishing coloring, let’s try these craft ideas to make your coloring pages useful. These are some easy ideas that kids can make and enjoy! Now, it’s time to expand your fun with finished rainbow coloring pages.
5.1. Rainbow Suncatcher
Have you ever had a suncatcher? It will catch and reflect sunlight which casts colorful patterns into a room.
Now, you can make one for yourself with the finished coloring pages of the rainbow. Let’s study how to make this colorful craft.
- Step 1: You choose the rainbow design you like. Then, you trim the edges into the shape you want.
- Step 2: To make it translucent and durable, cover it with clear contact paper or laminate it. You also can add translucent tissue paper behind different sections of the rainbow. It makes the suncatcher more striking.
- Step 3: It’s time to punch a hole at the top and thread a string or ribbon through it.
Step 4: The rainbow suncatcher is ready to hang it on a window. Let’s choose a place that has as much sunlight as possible.
5.2. DIY Greeting Cards decorated with rainbow
Making a greeting card from the rainbow coloring sheet is a good idea. You can use the card for many occasions such as birthdays, holidays or thank-you notes.
Before starting, make sure you have enough needed materials. You must have a cardstock, or an available blank card, some decorative stuff. Now, there are 4 steps to have a handmade greeting card.
- Step 1: If you use an available card, skip this step. To make the shape of a card, you fold a cardstock in half.
- Step 2: You choose the rainbow design that you like. Then, you cut out your colored rainbow neatly and then glue it to the front of the card.
- Step 3: You can decorate the front face with anything you want. For example, you can add stickers, glitter or washi tape. You even can add a photo of you and your friend, family to decorate.
- Step 4: Now, the card is ready to write your heartfelt message and send it to your beloved person.
5.3. Rainbow Collage Wall Art
Making a collage wall art is a good way to display your rainbow artwork. Let’s encourage your child to do this craft to make them proud of their effort. It is such an easy and cheap craft that fits kids at all ages.
- Step 1: Let’s kids choose some rainbow coloring pictures that they like. I recommend choosing pages that have many elements.
- Step 2: Now let’s cut out the rainbow and other elements like animals, flowers,… out. You can help your kids cut out if they are too small.
- Step 3: It’s time to arrange them creatively on a piece of poster board or canvas. You can be creative as you want to form a new design.
- Step 4: For decoration, you can cotton balls for clouds, stickers, glitters. You even can draw on the board or sign on it to add personal touches.
- Step 5: The last step is to frame it and hang on the area you want.
6. Some fun facts about rainbow you may not know
Rainbow is a magical thing that you may not know all about. While enjoying rainbow coloring pages, let’s learn more facts about it.
- You Can Never Touch or Reach the End of a Rainbow. The reason is that the rainbow has no physical location, it is just an optical illusion.
- Rainbows are not in the arches shape as you see. Although we usually see them as arches, rainbows are actually full circles. You can’t see it in full shape because the ground blocks our view. However, you can if you are in an airplane or at a high altitude.
- Rainbows Can Appear at Night – called moonbows or lunar rainbows. They occur when the moon’s light is reflected through raindrops in the air.
- Two rainbows can exist at one time. Sometimes, light reflects twice inside raindrops, creating a double rainbow. The second rainbow is a little fainter and has reserved colors.
- Rainbows have more than 7 colors as we always thought. The scientist proved that a rainbow actually consists of millions of colors blending smoothly together.
- You can often see rainbows near waterfalls, ocean mist. Sometimes, even when you are watering plants with a hose on a sunny day, a rainbow can appear.
Conclusion
Free printable rainbow coloring pages of VerbNow is a choice for both kids and adults. More than just free coloring pages, you can find coloring tips, craft ideas and fun facts. Combining fun and education together in just one website – VerbNow!
