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How to Dye Beans for Sensory Play

 

I wanted to make another alternative to the rainbow rice sensory bin so that I could rotate them and keep Theo interested, and beans felt like a great option to try. I have to tell you, I love this bin because it’s so much easier to clean up than rice and I find myself reaching for it more often! There’s something about the smooth texture that Theo also really seems to love – plus its easier for him to separate the colors!

Please tag me or let me know if you make this or if you have any questions!

I got this “recipe from” this blog which I found on Pinterest.

Materials:

  • Ziploc bags
  • light colored beans (I used lima and nave beans in this bin)
  • food coloring
  • vinegar or rubbing alcohol

Directions

  1. Measure 1 cup of beans and put in Ziploc bag (I used lima and navy beans in this bin)
  2. Pour in approximately 1/4 a teaspoon of rubbing alcohol or vinegar into bag. Do not skip the liquid or your beans will not dry and they will leave a stain on your fingers. I only had vinegar in the house so I can’t attest to rubbing alcohol, but it sounds like from what I read that it will work just as well. And don’t worry, the smell evaporates!
  3. Add in your food coloring – more drops will make a richer color; the beans take much more food coloring than rice to get a deep color, and I wanted a nice pastel tone for an Easter theme so I used just a bit.
  4. Close bag and mix the rice thoroughly. You may need to put in more food coloring or liquid if you’re not getting the color you want.
  5. Lay the beans out for about 20 minutes to an hour (depending on how much water you put in it) on a sheet of parchment paper to dry. Once it’s dry it won’t leave color on your hands.
  6. Repeat steps for any additional colors.

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