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You could also use the inkjet printable type of shrink plastic. Creating simple statement rings from shrink plastic is an easy way to create one of a kind creative rings that make perfect little gifts. Shrink plastic sheet, frosted cardstock embroidery floss, 3 colors wool felt, white jump rings, 18 gauge 5mm. Dec 12, 2011 fiveyearold betty made this shrink plastic jewelry for her sibling gifts and they turned out wonderfully. Stamp the shrink plastic before you shrink it so the image shrinks too the heat from.
Once all of your shrink plastic art is created, decide how youd like to display it. For your inspiration, heres some amazing makes using shrink plastic. Make your own shrink plastic nerd glasses pendant with my free printable pdf pattern and tutorial. Apr 24, 2012 create your own custom embroidered pendants with shrink plastic. Shrink plastic jewelry tutorials the beading gems journal. Spring has sprung early here in north eastern ohio, and weve got lovely flowers blooming outside. Simply spread a little glue on the pin or earring back and affix it to the plastic. Once its shrunk and cooled, place an earring hook through the hole. This book was really what i was looking for when i decided i want to learn shrinky dinks.
Sep 09, 2017 ill bet you havent seen shrink plastic turned into this. Shrinky dinks statement jewelry lets you color, bake and shrink plastic jewels to create a unique and attention grabbing piece of jewelry. Beginning to intermediate books are shrink wrapped and are returnable if unopened. Get extra supplies for your 3dimensional shrinky dink projects. Handmade jewelry for women, jewelry making books make jewelry, beaded jewelry making jewelry making.
Fiveyearold betty made this shrink plastic jewelry for her sibling gifts and they turned out wonderfully. After baking, join with jump rings for custom charm bracelets. It covers everything from the many new kinds of shrink plastic available including printable to the latest techniques. Place the shrink film on top of the heat resistant surface. Fabulous foiling fun takes shrink plastic to a shining new high with beautiful hearts adorned with craft foil while you can show your love with the i love you project which features sign language. Shrink plastic, for the uninitiated, was originally marketed as a toy for kids. Fancy creating a set of paris inspired jewelry, all using shrink plastic. Jun 20, 20 in this video, you will get an overview of common techniques for coloring, cutting, and finishing shrink plastic for jewelry making. How to use shrink plastic in your makes sizzix blog. The 31 stylish projects include cute animalshaped rings, a mexican oilcloth necklace, origami airplane earrings, and more. How to make shrink plastic without a kit the spruce crafts. Shrink plastic scrapbooking embellishments for sale ebay.
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Ive done quite a lot of shrink plastic jewelry including the inkjet kind. One simple option is to glue pin or earring backs to each piece. It is full of fun projects that you can do with just a few pieces of shrink. Stepbystep guide on creating wonderful beaded jewelry. Buy fantastic shrink plastic jewellery and crafts by natalia colman isbn. Shrink plastic nerd glasses pattern pdf shrink plastic, frosted 2 jump rings, 3. Kathy sheldon fast, fresh and fun shrink plastic jewellery. How to use shrink plastic in your makes sizzix blog the. With very little in the way of special equipment youll need a heat source for the heating and shrinking, you can create beautiful elements which can be used to make jewelry, decorations, and accessories.
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You may want to use a bamboo skewer or other tool to hold the shrink plastic in place. How to use shrink plastic in jewelry making youtube. There are so many different ways to put it to use and one of my favorites is using it to make jewelry. Stamp the shrink plastic before you shrink it so the image shrinks too the heat from the embossing gun will ensure the ink sets too. Shrinky dinks statement jewelry kit givens books and. This isnt kid stuffits shrink plastic for grownups. Not your grandmothers cameo shrink plastic jewelry. Todays makers love shrink plastic because it can do so much. Shrunk make stylish shrink plastic jewelry diy jewelry.
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