Description
A fun and easy crafting project to create colorful necklaces using painted pasta, perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
- Uncooked pasta (penne, macaroni, or any shape)
- Acrylic paints or food coloring
- Small and large paintbrushes
- Clear sealant or mod podge
- String or elastic cord
- Scissors
- Bowl or tray for mixing colors
- Water for cleaning brushes
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace: Lay down newspapers or a plastic cover to protect surfaces and arrange paints and brushes.
- Paint the pasta by dipping your brush into the paint and applying it to the pasta piece.
- Dry the pasta: Place painted pasta on paper towels to dry completely (1-2 hours).
- String the pasta: Cut cord to desired length, then thread the dried pasta pieces onto the string.
- Finish the necklace: Tie a knot at the ends and optionally apply a clear sealant for durability.
Notes
Customize colors, try different materials, create multi-strand necklaces, and use seasonal themes for added fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 necklace
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg