Noodle Names Spaghetti noodles 2 x 4 x 6 inch of any kind of wood Your choice of paint colors Boiling water Cook noodles until they are soft but not fully cooked, just tender enough to form letters. Drain; let cool. Paint wood the color you want. Shape the noodles on wax paper in letter shapes or numbers or designs. Let dry thoroughly. When dry, paint. Glue to the wood and hang up.