How to Dye Noodles--the Crafting and Edible Version!!!

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How to Dye Noodles--the Crafting and Edible Version!!!

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Dyeing dry noodles for art collages, stringing awesome necklaces, or sorting by color is a breeze! Go back to kindergarten with this easy project.

*Note: This new recipe allows noodles to be used for craft projects, or technicolored meals!* Check out my blog, www.thehandmadeproject.com for more crafty tidbits.

Take One Willing Two-year-old and Post Them Next to You in the Kitchen.

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Prep Yourself With Food Coloring, White Vinegar, Baggies, and Dry Noodles.

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Add One Teaspoon (or Less! Less Is More in This Step or Else You Will Wind Up With Soggy Noodles With Unevenly Distributed Color) of Vinegar to a Baggie of Dry Noodles.

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Squeeze in Four to Five Drops of Food Coloring. Close Baggie and Distribute the Color!

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Open the Newly Colored Baggie of Noodles to Let Air Dry. Enjoy Just How Easy Dyeing Noodles Are!

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Once Noodles Are Dry, Take Out of Baggie and Get to Stringing...

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Or Sorting by Color (a Great Montessori-inspired Lesson).

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When Finished Working With Your Gem-hued Noodles, and Your Gem-hued Hands.

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