How to Make Multicolored Popcorn for Christmas Tree Decorations

Add color to the popcorn for extra flare.

Garland made from popcorn is a traditional Christmas tree decoration. Creative craft enthusiasts use popped corn to make other Christmas decorations, such as ornamental popcorn balls. Coloring the popcorn adds a new flare to the traditional decoration. There are various ways to color popcorn, such as tossing powdered poster paint with the popped corn. Yet, the problem with some methods is that the final product is not edible, and should a pet or young child be tempted to sample the popcorn, they may get sick. Fortunately, there is a way to make edible multicolored popcorn for Christmas tree decorations.

Things You'll Need

• Popped popcorn
• Powdered food coloring
• Large zipper seal plastic food storage bag

Instructions

1. Fill a plastic food storage bag with popped popcorn, leaving enough room in the bag to shake the contents.

2. Add a little powdered food coloring to the bag. Powdered food coloring tends to be very concentrated, so begin with a little and add more for a darker color.

3. Add several drops of water to the bag and seal the bag.

4. Shake the bag, to spread the color over the popcorn. Repeat the process, using another bag and color. Continue, until you have the desired amount of colors for your project.

References

• Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom: Pop, Pop, Popcorn
• Powdered Food Coloring