Brightly colored pasta for crafts and sensory bins, dyed in a bag with food coloring and vinegar or alcohol.
What You’ll Need
3cupsdried pasta
2 to 3tablespoonsisopropyl (rubbing) alcohol or distilled white vinegar
At least 10 drops food coloring (more as needed)
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.