Fun for Beginners! Make Keychains with Shrinky Plastic!
What is Shrinky Plastic?
If you've heard the term but aren't sure what it means, don't worry!
Shrinky plastic(Plastic sheet)It's basically a plastic sheet.
When heated it shrinks, resulting in a sturdy thickness after heating.
It's a material that's easy for craft beginners to start with, and it's now enjoyed by a wide range of people from children to adults.
It's excellent for making everything from keychains to accessories, three-dimensional pieces, and fan goods.
Check the Types of Shrinky Plastic!
We offer various types of shrinky plastic.
See types and features below ↓
• Clear type-Colors show up well. Because the sheet itself is transparent, you can trace illustrations.
• Semi-transparent type-You apply color to a textured surface, so colored pencils and crayons work well.
• White type-Great for items that use a white base. Has a matte texture.
• Phosphorescent type-Gently glows in the dark.
• For inkjet printers-You can print photos and illustrations with a home printer.
You draw your favorite design with colored pencils or markers, cut with scissors, then heat to shrink — a simple process to create pieces.
How to Enjoy
-What to prepare-
• Shrinky plastic
• Markers, colored pencils
• Scissors
• Toaster oven
• Aluminum foil
• Chopsticks
• A thick book or magazine
(• Hole punch and keychain parts if needed)
-How to make it-
1. Draw your favorite picture with an oil-based marker or pen. Draw larger than the final size to account for shrinking.
Also, colored areas will appear darker after shrinking.
2. Cut into your desired shape.
3. Punch holes where you want to attach parts, like hardware.
4. Crumple aluminum foil, place the shrinky plastic on top, and put it in the toaster oven.
The shrinky plastic will start shrinking while curling dramatically. When it stops shrinking further, turn off the oven and remove it with chopsticks.
5. Be careful not to burn yourself; while still warm, press the shrunk plastic flat with a book or other flat item to correct warping.
6. If needed, attach a chain or parts to finish.
You can also coat with resin to create a plump, glossy look!
Tips for Heating
Watching the shrinky plastic shrink is the most thrilling part — be patient and don't rush!
A few tips...
● Preheat the toaster oven and start from a warm state.
● Wait until the curling of the shrinky plastic settles down.
When removing it will be extremely hot, so be careful of burns.
Product Information
Clear / Craft Shrinky Plastic A4 (non-silicone)
Frost / Craft Shrinky Plastic B5 (semi-transparent)
Inkjet-printer Shrinky Plastic postcard size · 3P (frosted semi-transparent)
At stores nationwide100yen shops. (Available items vary by store.)
