https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/shrunken-plastic-jewelry • Posted by Biblohip
I came across this idea somewhere a long time ago as a cheap alternative to Shrinky Dinks, and things like it. It's super easy and I love the end result. I made these for my boyfriend of his dog that just died. R.I.P. Chopper.
I came across this idea somewhere a long time ago as a cheap alternative to Shrinky Dinks, and things like it. It's super easy and I love the end result. I made these for my boyfriend of his dog that just died. R.I.P. Chopper.
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Start with a plastic container. Number 6 works best and it's the easiest to find. Mine was a pie cover thing.
Cut out the flat part so it's easier to work with.
Take your picture (I photoshopped it so the contrast was higher and easier to see) and tape it right side down onto the plastic.
Trace over it with the markers and color it however you want. Then punch a hole in it wherever you want it to hang from.
Make a little tray out of aluminum foil, put your plastic on it, and put it in the oven.
Keep it in the oven for a minute or two, checking on it every 30 seconds or so. The plastic curls really weird for a little bit, but it'll flatten out, don't worry!
Take it out of the oven. If you want to bend it, do it within the first 10 seconds. It should be okay to touch.
I put on a coat of clear nail polish, but that's optional.
Put it on a string, chain, ear rings, bracelet, whatever you want! Enjoy!