Decorative Dye

Color rice, macaroni or pasta with this easy-to-make dye.

1 container with lid
1 tablespoon rubbing alcohol
6 drops food coloring

Put rubbing alcohol and food coloring into the container. Place the objects to be dyed into the mixture, and secure the lid. Shake the container gently for about 1 minute.

Spread the dyed objects on a paper towel to dry.

If you dye noodles with large openings, you can string them and make necklaces, bracelets, etc. You can also dye rice or sand and make beautiful art projects. Use your imagination.