Have you ever color-dyed dry pasta? It is surprisingly easy and inexpensive to do and requires very few supplies. Dyed pasta can be used in many different ways like:
- in sensory bins
- included in a busy bag activity
- used in an art project
- use to help teach colors
- counting & math activities
Since pasta comes in many different shapes the options for their use once color dyed are endless! My kids have used dyed pasta in art projects and even on homemade cards.
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How To Color Dye Pasta Noodles
Supplies needed:
- 16 oz. box of dry pasta noodles (here is a variety pack I used)
- zip lock bags
- food coloring
- rubbing alcohol
- baking sheet
- paper towel
Step-by-step instructions:
- Divide the dry pasta noodles evenly into zip lock bags.The quantity of bags depends on how many colors you want to make.
- Add about 1 tablespoon (eyeball it!) of rubbing alcohol and 10-15 drops of food coloring into each bag. Zip the bags closed and gently shake the bag to mix the color making sure all the noodles are evenly coated. Then let the noodles sit in the bag for about 10 minutes.
- Line a baking sheet with paper towels and pour the colored pasta onto the paper towels. Let the noodles dry completely before letting your children play with them.
Fun Projects To Make With Color Dyed Pasta
Noodle Jewelry
Pasta Butterfly Card
Color Sorting Activity
Pasta Garland
Colorful Rainbow Pasta Art
Let your kids make something pretty to hang on their bedroom wall! On a sturdy piece of cardstock lightly draw one arch of a rainbow to use as a guide. With craft glue (or hot glue) spread a dab of glue along one side of the pasta and stick it to the cardstock on the pencil-drawn arch. Using the same color pasta continue adding pieces of pasta until the arch is completely covered. Add a second arch under the first arch of pasta with a new color. Continue adding new colored arches until you are satisfied with your rainbow.
Color Dyed Pasta Mosiac
via: buggyandbuddy.com |
This is a great art project to do with a variety of color-dyed pasta shapes. Use stiff cardboard and cut out a large simple shape like a heart or a circle. Spread craft glue thickly over the surface of the cardboard shape. Place a variety of colored pasta into the glue completely covering the cardboard. Once the mosaic is dry hot glue a small piece of ribbon to the back and hang it up to display.
How To Store Color Dyed Pasta
It is best to store your color-dyed pasta in a large zip-lock bag or air -tight container. If it becomes crushed and broken just toss it out and make a new batch!
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