Dyed Pasta for Crafts
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Brightly colored pasta for crafts and sensory bins, dyed in a bag with food coloring and vinegar or alcohol.
What You’ll Need
- 3 cups dried pasta
- 2 to 3 tablespoons isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or distilled white vinegar
- At least 10 drops food coloring (more as needed)
Equipment
- zip-top bags
- baking sheet
Directions
- Pour the alcohol or vinegar into a gallon zip-top bag.
- Add at least 10 drops of food coloring and swirl it around.
- Add the pasta, seal the bag, and shake until every piece is colored. Add more coloring if you want it brighter.
- Spread the pasta in one layer on a baking sheet lined with foil or parchment.
- Let it dry for several hours, stirring once.
Notes
Use it for crafts, sensory bins, and necklaces. Store it in an airtight container for months; if it smells of vinegar or alcohol, leave the bag open until the smell fades. Dyed pasta is not edible, and it’s a choking hazard for children under 3. Grown-ups handle the rubbing alcohol, which is flammable.