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Enjoyable even for beginners! Making keychains with Shrinky Board!

Enjoy Even as a Beginner! Making Keychains with Shrink Plastic Sheet!

 

 

What is Shrink Plastic Sheet?

You might have heard of it but aren't quite sure what it is. No worries!

Shrink plastic sheet (also known as " shrink sheets") is essentially a plastic sheet. When heated, the shrink plastic sheet shrinks and become thicker.

The shrink plastic material is beginner-friendly and is enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults.

This is an excellent product which can be used to create somethings from keychains to accessories, three-dimensional works, and fan merchandise.

 

Check Out the Types of Shrink Plastic Sheet!

 

We offer various types of shrink plastic sheets. Here are the types and their features:


 

- Transparent Type : Good color application. Since the sheet itself is transparent, you can trace illustrations.
- Semi-Transparent Type : You can draw with colored pencils or crayons on the rough surface. 

- White Type : You can create items which make use of the white base. It has a matte texture.

- For Inkjet printer You can print photos and illustrations with a home printer.

 

You can create works with simple steps: Draw your favorite design with colored pencils or markers, cut it out with scissors, and shrink it with heat. 

 

**How to Enjoy**

 

**Materials Needed**

- Shrink plastic 

- Markers, colored pencils

- Scissors

- Toaster oven 

- Aluminum foil

- Chopsticks 

- Thick books or magazines

(Optional: hole punch and keychain parts)  


 

 

 

**How to Make**

1. Draw your favorite picture with oil-based markers or pens. Draw it larger than you want it to be, as it will shrink. Moreover, the colored areas will become more vivid after shrink.

2. Cut it into your desired shape. 

3. Make holes at the desired position to attach parts using a punch or similar tool.

4. Crumple the aluminum foil and place the shrink plastic sheet on top, then put it in the toaster oven. As it will start to curl up and shrink, turning off the toaster oven and take it out with chopsticks once it stops shrinking.


5. While it's still warm, press it flat with a book or something similar to straighten it.

6. If necessary, attach chains or parts to complete it. You can also coat it with resin to give it a glossy finish!

 

**Tips for Heating**

The moment the shrink plastic sheet  shrinks is the most exciting, and it's important to wait patiently!


- Preheat the toaster oven and start from a warm state.

- Wait until the shrink plastic stops curling.

Be careful not to burn yourself when taking it out. 

 

**Product Information**

- Transparent Craft Shrink Plastic Sheet  A4 (Non-Silicone)

 

- Frosted Craft Shrink Plastic Sheet B5 (Translucent)

 

Inkjet Printer Shrink Plastic Sheet Postcard Size / 3P (Frosted Semi-Transparent)

 

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