How to Dye Pasta and Rice

A five-step recipe for dying pasta in every color of the rainbow for craft projects, jewelry, and more.

Ingredients and Supplies

  • Uncooked pasta or rice
  • Food coloring or icing gels
  • Vinegar
  • Plastic containers with lids or Zip-loc bags
  • Newspaper or paper plates
  • Cookie sheet

 

Instructions

  1. Place the pasta or rice in container or Ziploc bag (up to two cups).
  2. In a small bowl, mix together 1 tsp of vinegar with a generous dab of icing gel or 1/2 of a small bottle of food coloring.
  3. Pour the vinegar/icing gel mix over the pasta or rice and seal the container.
  4. Shake vigorously, until the pasta is well coated. (Hint: purple pasta must always be done twice.)
  5. Pour the pasta out in a single layer onto a cookie sheet covered with newspaper or paper plates and let dry. 

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