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USA Macaroni Necklace

USA Macaroni Necklace

Macaroni crafts are classics in American culture! Making your own macaroni necklaces is a fun and easy craft that builds hand-eye coordination. You and your kids can also have fun with macaroni in lots of other ways, like glueing to construction paper to make works of art!

  • World Library: United States
  • Language: English

    • Supplies Needed

    • large, uncooked macaroni noodles
    • yarn
    • tape
    • scissors
    • food coloring (optional)
    • rubbing alcohol (optional)

    Preparation

    1. OPTIONAL STEP: To color your macaroni - for each color, mix together in a small bowl or resealable plastic sandwich bag a few drops of food coloring with approximately 3 tablespoons of rubbing alcohol. Immerse macaroni and allow to absorb coloring for a few minutes. Dry on paper towels before stringing.
    2. Cut yarn into necklace-length portions (about 16 inches). Wrap one end tightly with tape to allow for easier lacing.
    3. String one macaroni on the un-taped end and tie a knot, so that next macaronis stack on top without sliding off the string.
    4. Continue stringing your necklace, making patterns as desired with different colored macaroni.

    Credits

    CC Photo by Chelsea Powers