A creative penne macaroni necklace that the students create by painting with tempera and stringing the beads. The penne macaroni is easier to string and looks like colored beads when it is finished. It is a fun activity that helps with fine motor coordination and it takes skill and planning. The Following VA. Art Sols apply:K.12 The student will identify and use the following in works of art: a) Color—red, blue, yellow, green, orange, violet, brown, black, white. d) Texture—visual, tactile.