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Shrinky Dinks crafts for schools and kindergartens is always a popular topic. Shrinky dink plastic, also known as shrink film or shrinkies, is a special type of plastic that shrinks when heated. It is popular among crafters for its versatility, ease of use, and the unique look it can provide to any project. From jewellery to home décor and even toys. Plastic Shrinky Dinks can be used to create a variety of craft projects. One of the most popular craft projects is creating jewellery. With a few basic supplies, you can make colourful, unique earrings, necklaces, and other pieces of jewellery.

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day Keyrings Shinkies

Always a hit for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day as well. Simply trace the child’s hand with a black permanent marker and have them colour it in with coloured pencils. Once it has been shrunk the colours are condensed and vibrant.

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Easy Mothers Day Craft - Shrink Art Shrinky Dink Love Heart.
Easy Mothers Day Craft – Shrink Art Love Heart.

How to Make a Shrinky Dink

Start by selecting a few pieces of plastic for shrinky dinks in either printed our plain. Use a hole puncher to punch a hole in the plastic before cutting out your desired shapes. Bake the pieces in a toaster oven or in a conventional oven to shrink them. Finally, attach them to split rings, earring posts, necklaces, and other findings. Another great craft project with shrinky plastic is making magnets.

Once they are cool, glue a magnet to the back of each piece. You can also use shrinky plastic to make keychains, paper clips, and other useful items. Shrinky plastic can also be used to make fun toys. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes such as animals, cars, and stars. Bake them in the oven and string them together to make a garland.

You can also make personalised game pieces for board games and toy figures. Shrinky plastic can also be used in home décor projects. Cut out any shape and use a hole puncher to make a key ring. Bake the plastic and attach it to a key ring to go on you luggage.. You can also make wall art by cutting out shapes and attaching them to canvas or wood.

Finally, you can use shrinky plastic to make greeting cards. Cut out shapes and attach them to cards with glue or tape. You can also use shrinky plastic to decorate gift boxes and bags. Shrinky plastic can be used to make all kinds of craft projects. Whether you’re looking for jewellery, toys, home décor, or greeting cards, shrinky plastic can help you create something unique.

Trace with Shinky Dinks
Trace your favourite cartoon character with shrink film

With a few simple supplies and some imagination, you can make a variety of fun and colourful projects with shrinky plastic.

If you are looking to buy Shrinky Dinks Australia we have a great range of printed and plain Shrinkies at the absolute best price!