Diy Shrinky Dinks

DIY Shrinky Dink ornaments super easy Hey guys its Megan.

Diy shrinky dinks. This is another popular option for shrinking plastic. Shrinky Dinks are the bomb. Shrinky Dinks end up being about 13 of the original size after baking so larger images work best.

Follow the instructions on the shrinky dink packaging for shrinking your design. Originally Ive seen these made from recycled plastic containers. When I was younger I remember making Shrinky-dinks.

Cut the plastic into sizes and shapes you want your shrinky dinks to have. Shrink plastic crafts known by the product name Shrinky Dinks were popular in the 70s and 80s. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

After about 2 minutes they will flatten back out again. This is super easy to do simply by hot gluing either old pins or safety pins onto the back surfaces. At first the Shrinky Dinks will curl up but then they will flatten back out.

DIY Shrinky Dinks. This should help to prevent the shrink dinks from curling. Remember your shrinky dink will shrink to about 13 of the size of the original plastic.

Cut any excess plastic away to make a flat sheet use both the top and the bottom and recycle the excess. If youre a child make sure you have parent supervision for this part Step 5. -if your Shrinky Dinks look kind of crinkly put them back in the oven for another minute or two until they flatten out-if they melt around the edges turn down the oven temperature to 300 degrees.