I know this is a classic preschooler activity, but I did not realize how much Emily would enjoy making these pasta necklaces! She was excited about every step, and loved wearing her necklaces around the house for the rest of the day.
To make your own pasta beads, you will need uncooked pasta such as ziti, penne, wagon wheels, or macaroni, white vinegar, and some food coloring. To a glass bowl, add one large handful of pasta, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and 4-5 drops of food coloring. Stir very well, and allow to dry on paper plates.
Once the pasta is dry, place in an empty egg carton or muffin tin for stringing.
Next, take a few feet of yarn, and thread a yarn needle. You may want to tie a small knot around the needle to keep the yarn from coming out.
We let the cat play with some leftover yarn. He’s big and fat and can use all the exercise he can get!
Thread the beads through, and make your necklace.
Wear and enjoy!
April 15th, 2009 on 7:39 pm
We made a necklace and bracelet set a couple weeks ago using pipecleaners. Meghan still wears hers almost daily.
April 15th, 2009 on 9:13 pm
We did this yesterday!
April 15th, 2009 on 9:14 pm
Seriously — did you used to run a preschool? I think you’ve covered all the various activities my kids have done at ECFE (early childhood and family education) and preschool. You are a rock star mom!
April 16th, 2009 on 7:50 am
Very pretty
April 16th, 2009 on 11:11 am
That is SO much fun! I love how you dyed the pasta… what a great idea.
Hey, I was going through my blog archives and thought you would like this:
http://rosegardenhomeschool.blogspot.com/2009/03/montessori-for-logan.html
Hope you are having a beautiful Wed!
Val
April 17th, 2009 on 8:34 am
You guys made some great colors!! She looks so happy…you seem like a fun mommy!
April 17th, 2009 on 9:59 am
That is such a fun project. Those colors are great. My youngest will love doing this with those great colors.
Thanks for sharing and have a terrific weekend.
April 17th, 2009 on 12:42 pm
I have been wanting to do pasta necklaces. Thanks for the coloring instructions!
April 17th, 2009 on 5:16 pm
What a great project. We always do this near thanksgiving and discuss the pilgrims and indians. Thanks for sharing.
April 17th, 2009 on 10:33 pm
@ jennwa — Emily is a big fan of bright colors, very bright orange in particular. I think that is why she enjoyed this so much!
April 17th, 2009 on 10:34 pm
@ Holly (mother is not concerned) — You are very welcome! Please let me know how they turn out!
@ Sanders — You’re welcome and thanks for stopping by!
April 18th, 2009 on 7:49 pm
I used to make these when I was little. I need to bring them back into my home!!! Thanks for the idea and the memories!
May 2nd, 2009 on 4:22 pm
Love the great tutorial the colors are so bright, thank you for sharing your ideas
Samantha at http://www.TwoHeartsTogether.com
June 13th, 2009 on 4:48 pm
Thanks for this blog! We just dyed some pasta for my daughters 3rd birthday on monday. She will have a little friend over and they will make those necklaces.
It was already fun dyeing them. Though I was hoping for a nice purple, but I don't get a purple. And pink is not possible either.