MATERIALS:
• Tubular Pasta
• Food Coloring
• Water
• String or Yarn
DIRECTIONS:
1. Select your choice of tubular pasta. Any pasta
you can string through will do. I used Rigatoni,
Pennette, Tortiglioni and Ditalini.
2. Fill bowls half way with water. Put 10-20 drops
of your choice of food coloring in each bowl and
stir. (The natural color of pasta can even be
used as one of the colors, in which case, be sure
to set some aside).
3. Distribute pasta evenly into bowls. Shift them
around so they are completely immersed. Let
sit for 4-5 minutes.
4. Drain pasta and place on top of paper towel to
help absorb moisture.
5. Let pasta dry over night. This is very important.
If pasta is not completely dry, they will crack
once strung and hung (I’ve woken up to cracked
pasta all over my tree skirt).
6. Bead pasta using your choice of string/yarn.
Bright colors that contrast against your tree
or wreath work to further add a decorative
element.
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