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Kwanzaa Beads

 

Materials

  • ~ Black yarn or string
  • ~ Penne or Rigatoni pasta
  • ~ Red and green food coloring
  • ~ Rubbing alcohol
  • ~ Pie pans or shallow dishes


Instructions

  • ~ String red and green colored pasta onto black yarn.
  • ~ To color the pasta (this step is done by an adult) spread a single layer of dry pasta in the bottom of a shallow dish of pie pan. Each child will need about 10-12 pieces. Add in several drops of food coloring. Stir gently to evenly distribute the color. Let soak for 1-2 hours. Remove pasta pieces from the dye mixture and lay them on paper towels to dry.