I imagine any white, clear vinegar would work, Kendra.

Could you use a diff vinegar if you don’t have white

You’re welcome, Cathryn! So glad your kids are enjoying it!

That’s so strange, Bo. I’ve never had a problem with the colour coming off on my hands, even when we don’t use alcohol or vinegar to set it. I wonder if you used too much colour. You could try baking it in the oven on your lowest heat setting to see if that sets it.

Yay! So glad you and your son loved the recipe. Isn’t it easy?!

**side note** Wish I had used alcohol (which I have on hand, too, but went with vinegar since it was in the kitchen) because this stuff is stinky poopoo!! lol

I’m not sure I understand this post appearing on your site. It’s a Buzzfeed post, but it looks like it’s been copied and pasted into your site? That’s a breach of copyright, unless of course, you’re affiliated with Buzzfeed, and have permission to repost their posts in whole this way. If so, please forgive my ignorance.

I made mine with regular liquid colours from Carrefour supermarket in Dubai and used take out containers to do the mixing. Drying out the rice is no problem at all thanks to the hot weather. The foam plates were a great plus.

Enjoyed it 🙂

Yes, just regular white vinegar, Tina.

We’ve ever had a problem with “critters”, and we’ve stored our rice for over a year now. The only way I can think that critters would get in is if it’s not sealed in an air tight container. We keep ours in a large mason jar with a tight-fitting lid or in a sealed freezer bag.

There are lots of sites that will allow you to convert measurements, Emma. If you google “measurement conversions”, it should pull a few up. I’m not sure if this helps, but our “cup” is 8 ounces.

I never know what a cup is. What’s the uk equivalent? Thanks 🙂

That’s brilliant, Cindy! I use my hairdryer to dry our art projects all the time, but I’d never thought of using it to dry our rice! Thanks for the great suggestion!

I color my rice and pasta the same way. Fastest way to do it and it dries quick.

For us, it’s always dissipated as the rice has dried, Clare.

Thank you

You can use either, Olgasek. I know lots of people who use liquid watercolours to dye their pasta and their rice.

I use the vinegar as a substitute for rubbing alcohol. I’ve read that some people use hand sanitizer, and I’ve heard that some don’t bother adding anything to set the colour, but you might run into the colour coming off on your hands. I can’t guarantee whether you will or not, but I add the vinegar so it doesn’t happen to us.

Thanks! That’s what I was thinking… I read on another blog somewhere that the gel food coloring and rubbing alcohol don’t mix well. Maybe that was my problem. Looking forward to trying out rice and pasta next! Thanks again for your post and feedback!

No, I’ve only used this process to dye rice and pasta, Annie. I know others have used it to successfully dye corn kernels, but I’ve not heard of anyone dyeing beans. Sorry. It’s the gel that I use to dye my rice and pasta, and I’ve never had a problem when working with those materials, but maybe the beans just don’t absorb it well. Sorry I can’t be of more help.

How wonderfully spooky Lindsay! Have fun. 🙂

How interesting. We didn’t have a problem with our pasta becoming brittle when used vinegar in the dyeing process. In any case, the vinegar is a fine alternative for those who have concerns about using the alcohol when working with little ones. Thanks for your feedback.

I’m glad you had fun with it, Shirin. I love how easy and mess-free it is when you make it this way. Can’t wait to see what you create!

I”m so glad we’ve inspired you to do a sensory box for your classroom, Jessica! Your little people will love it!

Thank you! You really have to try it! It was so easy to make! ANd it’s SO pretty! Even when it’s all mixed up!

Thanks, Ms. Jessi! 🙂

Absolutely, Sarah! Please share!! Glad you liked the ice-painting too! Thanks so much. 🙂