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Painted Pasta Necklaces
Tis’ the season of back to school (or back to daycare) for many children. Get in the school zone with these cute and creative necklaces!
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Materials Required
- pasta
- paint (acrylic or non-washable)
- string and scissors
- tape
- paint brushes
- a surface to paint on (wax or parchment paper optional)
- a palette or plate for paint
- water and clean up supplies
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Step 1
Prepare your work area by pouring your paint and getting your pasta out. You can make a necklace with very few pieces of pasta, or with very many.
Step 2
Paint each piece of pasta. They can be any colour you would like. As you finish each piece, put them in a safe place to dry. I laid mine on some plastic, but you could use wax paper, newspaper, or a tray/plate.
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Step 3
Wait for your pasta to dry. As you wait, prepare your string. It can be very long or very short. You could even make a bracelet instead.
Step 4
String your pasta onto the string. To finish your necklace, tie the ends in a knot. You can add a piece of duct tape over top of the knot if you would like.
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Congratulations! You are fashionable and creative!
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