Follow our directions to make colorful dyed pasta that’s perfect for your kids to play with in sensory bins or to use for crafts and other kid activities.
Since pasta comes in all shapes and sizes, all you have to do is dye it, to make it change from boring to awesome! You can use one color or make a whole pasta rainbow for your kids to enjoy. You can also choose to dye one type of pasta or a variety of pasta giving your child different shapes and textures to choose from.
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Tips:
- I like to have dyed pasta on hand for easy sensory bins. Once you have your dyed pasta prepared, all you have to do is add small toys, bowls, cups, and scoops, to your bin of pasta and your kids can spend hours playing.
- I also like to have dyed pasta around for crafts. You can give your kids a piece of paper, glue bottle, and a pile of dyed pasta and they can design fabulous works of art!
- Once made, your dyed pasta can be stored in an airtight container for months.
- If your pasta smells, let it sit with the bag open, until the smell evaporates.
- Once you are done using it for sensory bins or crafts you should throw it away to make sure you don’t accidently ingest glue, glitter, or other items that may have gotten mixed in the with pasta.
I LOVE making things at home for the kids to play with like Ice Cream Playdough and Sensory Play Mud (taste safe recipe).
See all our Sensory Play Recipes Here for more things you can make at home.
How to Dye Pasta for Sensory Bins and Kid Crafts
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SUPPLIES:
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Isoprophyl Alcohol or Distilled White Vinegar
- Food Coloring-I love how many colors this set of dye comes with
- 3 cups dried Pasta-This Pasta Variety Pack is perfect if you want different sizes and shapes
- Plastic freezer bag
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
DIRECTIONS:
Free PRINTABLE DIRECTIONS are available towards the end of this post for your convenience.
Pour the rubbing alcohol or vinegar into a gallon-sized zip top freezer bag.
Add the food coloring (10 or more drops) and swirl the bag gently to mix the food coloring with the alcohol.
Place the pasta into the bag and seal the bag closed.
Toss and shake the bag until the pasta is evenly coated in color. If additional food coloring is needed, add it and continue shaking the bag to coat the pasta completely.
When the pasta has reached the desired color, transfer the pasta to a rimmed baking sheet covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread the pasta into an even layer and allow to dry for several hours, stirring once.
Once it is dry the pasta is ready to be used for fun activities.
PRINT THE DIRECTIONS:
How to Dye Pasta for Kids Activity or Craft
Materials
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Isoprophyl Alcohol or Distilled White Vinegar
- Food Coloring-I love how many colors this set of dye comes with
- Food Coloring-I love how many colors this set of dye comes with3 cups dried, Pasta Variety Pack
- Plastic freezer bag
- Aluminum foil or parchment paper
Instructions
- Pour the rubbing alcohol or vinegar into a gallon-sized zip top freezer bag.Add the food coloring (10 or more drops) and swirl the bag gently to mix the food coloring with the alcohol.Place the pasta into the bag and seal the bag closed.Toss and shake the bag until the pasta is evenly coated in color. If additional food coloring is needed, add it and continue shaking the bag to coat the pasta completely.When the pasta has reached the desired color, transfer the pasta to a rimmed baking sheet covered with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spread the pasta into an even layer and allow to dry for several hours, stirring once.Once it is dry the pasta is ready to be used for fun activities.
Notes
- I like to have dyed pasta on hand for easy sensory bins. Once you have your dyed pasta prepared, all you have to do is add small toys, bowls, cups, and scoops, to your bin of pasta and your kids can spend hours playing.
- I also like to have dyed pasta around for crafts. You can give your kids a piece of paper, glue bottle, and a pile of dyed pasta and they can design fabulous works of art!
- Once made, your dyed pasta can be stored in an airtight container for months.
- If your pasta smells, let it sit with the bag open, until the smell evaporates.
- Once you are done using it for sensory bins or crafts you should throw it away to make sure you don’t accidently ingest glue, glitter, or other items that may have gotten mixed in the with pasta.
