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Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to making rainbow macaroni for crafts!
Macaroni crafts are the quintessential arts and crafts projects for kids. It seems like every kid has done macaroni crafts at some point in their lives…and why not? They’re cheap and fun, and the creative possibilities are endless!
Rainbow macaroni makes the crafts even more fun! It’s extremely easy to make, and uses only 3 common household ingredients. So what are you waiting for? Let the crafting begin!
Rainbow Macaroni Can Be Used For:
- arts and crafts projects
- fun jewelry
- sensory bins
- learning manipulatives
Substitutions
You don’t have to use macaroni! You can use any other pasta shape to go along with your project. For example, using penne pasta would be easier to string for making jewelry.
How do you make rainbow macaroni?
You’ll Need:
- macaroni (or other pasta of your choice)
- rubbing alcohol
- food coloring
- dish or ziploc bag
- paper towel
- sheet pan
Step 1: Add the rubbing alcohol to a dish or ziploc bag. (I decided not to use a plastic bag to be more eco-friendly.) Use 1 tablespoon of rubbing alcohol for each 1/2 cup of macaroni.
Step 2: Add food coloring and mix it with the rubbing alcohol. Use enough food coloring to create a deep color, so your macaroni will turn out bright and vibrant.
Step 3: Stir in the macaroni until it is evenly coated. Let the macaroni sit for about 5 minutes, mixing occasionally. Then, place the macaroni in a single layer on a sheet pan lined with paper towel. Let it dry out completely. Then, start crafting with them or store them in an air tight container until you’re ready to use them.
Step 4: Repeat with other colors until you have the colors of the rainbow!
Other Rainbow Crafts and Activities
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