Wax paper, parchment paper, or aluminum foil (to let the pasta dry on)
Ingredients
rubbing alcohol you can also substitute vinegar, if desired
food coloring
4cupspastadivide if doing different colors (I did one cup per color)
Instructions
Divide the pasta in however many bags you want to dye (you'll need one bag per color).
Add about ¼ cup of alcohol to each (you may need to do less if you have lots of bags).
Add the food coloring. Close and then shake well. I recommend starting light with the food dye then adding more if needed.
Let the bags sit for 15 minutes then drain the dye and alcohol from the bags.
Lay the pasta out on a lined tray (line with wax paper, parchment paper, or aluminum foil, whatever you have on hand).
Let dry (I let ours dry overnight). Test the dryness with a paper towel (it should come off clean if the pasta is dry).
Notes
Let dry (I let ours dry overnight). Test the dryness with a paper towel (it should come off clean if the pasta is dry).
I don't recommend using yellow food coloring. It doesn't really show up well.
Pasta sensory bins are meant for older children who no longer put things in their mouths. Uncooked pasta can be a choking hazard and parental supervision is always required.