Description
Transform ordinary uncooked rice into a vibrant and colorful sensory play material, perfect for crafts and activities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup uncooked white rice
- 1–2 teaspoons food coloring (liquid or gel)
- Rubbing alcohol or vinegar (optional for brighter colors)
- Ziplock bags or bowls for mixing
- Baking sheet (for drying)
- Parchment paper or wax paper (optional for easy cleanup)
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice: Measure out one cup of uncooked rice and place it in a Ziplock bag or bowl.
- Add Color: Add 1-2 teaspoons of food coloring to the rice and a splash of rubbing alcohol or vinegar if desired.
- Mix It Up: Seal the bag and shake vigorously until the rice is evenly coated with color.
- Dry the Rice: Spread the dyed rice onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or wax paper and let it air dry for several hours or overnight.
- Store or Use: Once dried, store in an airtight container or use immediately in crafts.
Notes
Try mixing food colors for new shades or use natural dyes like turmeric for coloring. Adding glitter or essential oils can enhance your project.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg