Shrink Plastic for Beginners: Coloring, Cutting, Shrinking, and Sealing
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- Опубликовано: 9 май 2024
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YOU CAN USE CRAFT ACRLIC PAINT AS LONG AS YOU APPLY IT IN A THIN LAYER. USE A DENSE SPONGE TO DAB IT ON THE PLASTIC.
Instead of modpodge you can also use acrylic sealer spray. If you used sharpie or alcohol based ink, use the Krylon Kamar Spray and for other colorants, use acrylic sealer spray. Always test a piece out before spraying it on your project.
You can also use acrylic spray sealer to seal your plastic before the resin to increase adhesion. BUT make sure test it first to see if it’s compatible with the colorants you used.
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***I bake my shrink plastic on a parchment paper, Or with aluminum foil under the parchment paper. I don’t use baking pan because it can heat up too quickly and can be a source of direct contact heat. Shrink plastic shrinks more evenly with hot air. I also bake one piece at a time so I have more control. The shrink plastic I'm using by Grafix, the baking temperature range is 300-350 and I bake mine around 320. If you find your plastic yellowing after baking or shrinking unevenly, try lowering the temperature. It's always best to bake a test piece so you know what temperature to set at.
*can you use a microwave to bake the plastic? No you can’t! It will only work if you have a microwave that has a convection oven function.
*** PLEASE MAKE SURE THE SEALER YOU USE IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE COLORANTS YOU USED. USUALLY BUT NOT ALWAYS, IF YOU USED WATER BASED COLORANTS, USE OIL BASED SEALERS. IF YOU USED OIL BASED COLORANTS USE WATER BASED SEALERS. LIKE I SAID THIS IS NOT ALWAYS THE CASE SO MAKE SURE TO DO A TEST PIECE BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY APPLY TO YOUR FINAL PROJECT!
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I use a casting resin to cast and a doming resin for doming.
Casting resin is usually low in viscosity and works very well in molds without much issue with the bubbles. Also the low viscosity will allow the resin to reach detailed area of the mold. Doming resin is thick in viscosity and holds its shape very nicely. It creates a full dome and tends to hold the surface tension much better than low viscosity resin. So lower risk of the resin dripping off the sides. It also gives the piece a smooth, flawless finish.
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FAQ: Q: can you use a microwave to shrink the plastic? A: I never tried it and probably never will but I’m going to assume no. Since microwave has hot spots and doesn’t heat evenly. But let me know if it does or not!
Q: Can I use nail top coat to seal it? A: You can but remember some colorants will smudge or bleed when nail polish is applied. For example sharpie marker will dissolve with nail top coat.
@Ευα my name is Eva lol
You can. I tried it and it works well
I got the shrink plastic from dollerama
AmyMade
Do you have to use number 6 plastic cause I don't have please reply
@@talibmadhany8554 no it doesnt have to be number 6 but it might not shrink evenly. Actually i make a lot of my keychains with the plastic from food packaging you buy at the store. Most are number 6. Specially at the premade food counter.
I wish this was old school youtube. This video needs a 5 star rating. A thumbs up isn't enough
Thank you so much!
Underrated comment
Was there a 5 star option in RUclips?????
I got phone in 2018
And I'm the first person of my family to have a phone with internet so i don't know and I'm amazed that i don't heard about it
@@harshanahar I think you got RUclips 10 year late for that
I’ve been browsing on RUclips since 2007 and I don’t remember this at all
This is the BEST most comprehensive shrink plastic tutorial I've seen! THANK YOUUU!!!
IKR? Finally someone tells you all the things you need to know without having to watch 30 video’s. BTW, each type has their own recommended oven times.
Totally agree. Thank you so much
I agree!
💯 For sure.
Agree! So detailed and easy to follow.
Okay you just blew my mind with shrinking the plastic with a heat gun
was that supposed to be a pun?? lol >_
AmyMade I’m flattered you think I’m that clever, but let’s just go with yes... yes it was 😉
Can we use hairdryer? Its hot too
I’ve seen ppl use it but very inconsistent result with distorted pieces
...I just assumed it would be a heat gun honestly, heat guns are used in a variety of art pieces
Just when I think I know a craft, you make a video tutorial and all of a sudden, I feel like a newbie all over again. Even though I've made quite a few shrinky dinks with my little one, I still learned quite a few things from your video. Thank you so much for the high quality video content. I'm always striving to improve on my crafting skills. I love that you're thorough, well spoken, and so awesomely talented with every craft you touch.
islandgirls thank you!
@@AmyMade ars those hard to make?
Beginning to think about how useful this would be for dollhouse miniatures.
this tutorial is the GOAT just cause she considered using clear coat
I am a Graphic Design teacher at a High School, for Christmas I made each of my 2nd & 3rd year students pins of their favorite self-made in class designs! Thank you for the tips, suggestions and detail. This was an extremely informative and helpful video. I wish I watched this before I began my process, it would have saved me a lot of struggles.
Teach the teacher! I love it!
4:53 onwards is really helpful, I thought the reason why my projects look elongated was because of our oven
I’m currently building a resin business. & I’m so fascinated with shrink plastic process but never thought I’d do it. But after seeing your tutorial. I wanna try it out! This is by far the best tutorial I’ve ever seen on anything! So informative and covers all bases!
The most detailed tutorial on shrink plastic I’ve ever seen! Ty for the help 😇
You’re so kind to share all of this info with us! Thank you so much 🥰
Thanks so much for going over the basics. Now another craft to add to my list of stuff to try.
This video has the most clear and useful notes and tips on shrinky dinks! Thank you so much for making this!
Thank you for this tutorial!! I just ordered my shrink plastic. Can’t wait to test it out!! ❤️
This was such a complete and thorough tutorial! Thank you!
Best tutorial on shrink plastic I’ve seen! Very thorough👍.
Thank you! This is the best shrink plastic tutorial/tips on shrink plastic I saw! Thank you for sharing!
You really know what you’re doing in the video. Very thoughtful and informative!
This is one of the best tutorials on shrink plastic. Thank you for explaining so well.
This is one of the best tutorials for anything that I’ve ever seen and most definitely the best for shrink plastic! Thank you so much.
Your video honestly gave such good advice. The coloring, cutting, and sizing of my pins are so much better than what they used to be. Thank you!
Excellent tutorial. Clear explanations and calming voiceover.
This is the clearest and most helpful shrink plastic video ever!
This has to be the BEST tutorial I have found! I have messed up so many projects. Thank you so much for this!
I love how you went into everything that could happen and why. There are soo many tips in this video that are very helpful. They you! You told me everything I needed to know. Great job 👍🏼😻
Omg wow. This is the best of the best shrink plastic videos ive ever seen. Thank you thank you thank you!!!
This is an AMAZING video, you shared everything someone would need to know and so clearly!! Thank you so much
OMG! I HAVEN'T EVEN WATCHED THE VIDEO AND IM ALREADY EXCITED!
Great tips! Thank you!
This has been amazingly helpful, I've never used shrink plastic before but I'd been wanting to design some charms lately. Thanks you so much for the comprehensive guide, this is a fantastic resource for the craft!
You did such a great job at explaining all the important details. Thank you 💕😁
Amazing video! Very well explained. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge!
I was about to film a shrink plastic tutorial because there were so many gaps in others I’d seen - but now I don’t need to, you’ve covered it all! 😁
your channel is so inspiring! There's not much of these materials available in my area :(....but continue your work u are an inspiration for many ppl!
Massive THANK YOU for creating this thorough and inspiring video tutorial.
Thank you for sharing your talents with us 💘
I think this is the BEST tutorial I have yet to see!! I wish I would have seen it months ago before wasting so much money on trial and error. Thank you Amy!!!!
I can't get over how incredibly knowledgeable you are Amy! Also one of the BEST tutorials I've ever watched, on ANY subject. Lovely voice, direct and to the point, TONS of information, without any crazy off topic chatter or loud, distracting music. Subscribed, thank you for this tutorial!
Thank you for the encouraging comment! 😍
Excellent! Literally everything one needs to know! Thank you. I will share on my blog later on so others can come learn from you!
What a comprehensive video. Thank you!
I've been interested in using shrink plastic and im really considering buying some so this was super helpful! There's quite some stuff in here i didn't know about
I really learned a lot from this video!!! Some of the tips are so important (and clever) which I have never seen in other shrink plastic videos! Thank you so much for making this!
Thank you.
That was really well put together to follow and understand. I'll be watching more 😊
So incredibly helpful! Thank you for sharing these great tips! 💖💖💖
I have been playing with shrink plastic for years and I learned so much from THIS tutorial! Some things I knew the how, but not the why. Thank you for the best Shrink Plastic 101, you just improved my artwork a ton!
Oh. My. Gosh! You have taught me sooooo much! Never in a million years would I have thought to paint the back of my melted piece to make the coloring more vivid but I'll be doing that tomorrow! In fact, I found your video while looking for white Shrinky Dink to see if that would solve my problem--I'm so glad I found YOUR video instead!! I'm also kicking myself for having tossed all my PS06 plastic containers in the recycling bin 2 weeks ago (I'd been saving them for use in cardmaking and decided that I had far too many on hand). Thank you so very much for taking your time to teach us through your video--and thank you for such great video work (great lighting, great focus, etc.)
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it was helpful!
Your videos are always so relaxing and enjoyable to watch! What a great way to start my morning 🌞❤
Christina Le 😊hehe thank you!
This is the type of tutorial I look for everytime great video!!
This was an amazing tutorial! Thank you! I have had some shrink plastic for a while, but was unsure how best to use it. You gave some great ideas and tips. Thank you! 😊😊
This was wonderfully informative. I've only messed with the shrinky dink set i bought twice, with the first batch coming out better than the last. I will def be using a lot of these tips to make them better!
Excellent tutorial! I really learned a lot from watching this. Now I'm ready to use some of those handy tips for my own projects!
Thank you Any for all the tips, the quality of the shrink sheets, and the colors to use on certain types that's all good news for me👍🏼😁
this is put together very well, i think you also just helped me identify a mistake i made with my first few tries that deterred me from trying again! take a comment for the algorythm :)
omg these characters bring back so many memories
Best shrink plastic tutorial,very informative
I am an experienced crafter and yet, your tips were extremely helpful.
Thank you! That was so informative, I’m really excited to play with the shrink plastic I bought.💖🥰
Bewitched Fae yay!
These are really great tips! Thanks for sharing them- i bought a whole pack of cheap shrink plastic already sanded/SCRATCHED, and thought I'd wasted my money. Now i can just sand them smooth. And great coloring ideas too! My niece grew up with the Little Miss and Mister characters, i think I'll make her a key chain. Thanks again!!!
Just make sure you’re still using a 320 grit sandpaper. Anything higher than 400 will make the plastic too smooth and color pencils won’t stick.
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The BEST informational video I have ever seen for shrink plastic. THANK YOU!!!!! You answered all my questions!
Resin dome over shrink plastic looks AMAZING. Galaxy-level crafting right there.
I love shrink plastic charms! 😆
I've even made a few of my own with the disposable plastic containers, because this art material is heard to find 😅.
I learned a lot of new techniques from this video so I will definitely be trying again, so thanks for sharing. 😁
Excellent work! Explained thoroughly and very easy for all to understand. I would add to everyone, as a safety precaution, to try and get a dedicated oven to and for your crafting. Having had several college courses on Plastics and Composites Technology, I would warn everyone to please be very aware of the types of materials that you are using. Plastics and composites are extremely fun and if you practice the right Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) it can keep you and your loved ones safe from perhaps some toxicities that are found on some materials. Also, if possible, try and use your dedicated oven outside your living space, again, just as a safety measure.
Again, great job with this video!😊
I've been scouring the web for DAYS to find info on sealing shrinkydinks. Thank you so much!
I am absolutely obsessed with your videos. Thankyou for being so precise and fool proof!
Chelsie Roslyn thank you for watching!
@@AmyMade I'm slowly making my way through them all, I'm gonna try to replicate the night before christmas one 😍
I’m definitely going to use this to make tiny surfboards for my dad’s hot wheels collectibles. 😁
Hands down best guide. Thank you
Thank you Amy for sharing this video. It really helped beginner like me who's into shrink plastic. I wish you great success and thank you again! ❤️
In place of using posca markers, ohuhu is an excellent, money saving alternative. I’ve used them on memorial pieces and they are great!!!! They also last longer.
This is absolutely the most comprehensive video I've seen! Been looking for a while and nothing as informative as this, THANK YOU!!!
And can you do a video using all the sealers you listed with the various types of ways to color? (IE: polycrylic on permanent markers, colored pencils, paint pens, pastels; resin on permanent markers, colored pencils, paint pens, pastels) etc... I've tried embossing before and it was a complete failure 😂
hmmmm....im not sure if that's possible for me to that at this point. Sounds a bit pricey tbh lol Especially since I don't have most of the sealers mentioned in the video. But definitely would like to try some of them some day. Thanks for watching!
@@AmyMade thank you for responding!
Awesome video!! I never would think to use pastels! I love the look
Thank you so much for this! I was a bit curious on how shrink plastic works and you answered most of my questions in one video. The extra links in the description were also super helpful! You're really amazing :D
Thanks for the informative tutorial! I still have trouble with sealing even though I do use mod podge before the uv resin. Still peels off after a while (in my shakers for eg). Do you dome both sides if you've drawn/coloured on both sides of the plastic?
I haven’t had any issues with the resin peeling off so far. I do prefer using the super gloss modpodge over traditional ones. I also make sure the mod podge is completely dry. And yes I do seal and dome both sides
me: let's make this!
brain: yes!
Oven: you dont have me.
me: * cries*
ive seen people use a heat gun
I got a toaster oven from a second hand store for this and other craft baking. I have used the heat gun method as well, it's fine just have to manage heat from the gun and your hands :)
@@QueenOf98596 damn a heat gun? (What what's a heat gun? Is it a hair dryer-)
@@reolisticjelim6857 a heat gun gets hotter than a hair dryer and blows less air but you can try! I second the toaster oven, works so well. Also I’ve seen people use flat irons.
@@truckerdave8465 ooh flat irons! The one you use to iron the shirt right?how long does it takes
woah this is the best shrinky dinky guide!! probaly the only you have to see to get started nicely
Best video on this subject yet!!
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Yes
Because of cookies :D
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Lol same army 💜 💜
I liked this video....when i saw BT21 characters....i am a big fan of BTS💜
Army!!!! 💜
this is by far the best and most informative video ive watched. keep up the great work dude
thank you so much for the tps. i recently bought these for my business project. i hope my piece will turn out well
Awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge so beautifully!
Your gloves are so beautiful. This video is one of the best I've watched about shrink plastic thanks for such good info 👍
Wow, so much important information in one video, thanks so much 💐💖
Wow!!!! What a great tutorial....So informative....Thank you for sharing.🥰
Just when I thought my question wouldn’t be answered you did, thank you!!
Thank you very much. Your information was so very useful. Hope to see more of your tutorials
The best video for beginners. It's so easy to understand ❤
Di tutti i tutorial che ho guardato devo dire che la tua professionalità è nettamente superiore... Complimenti 😊
I have looked at many shrink plastic tutorials and none explain as well as you do and your have quality looking products. Thank you for sharing.
This is such a helpful video. Thank you so much for all of the time and thought that you put into it. It's much appreciated! 🌸💕🌸
Informational tutorial. I have never done this and will try with take-out plastic. Thank you.
Love this! Will try this to make charms for paper crafting.
Thank you so much for such a great video. Very detailed and you explain everything perfectly. I even learned a few things I didnt know. I enjoy all your videos and this one is no different. 😊
Thank you!! did not want to do a ton of research, I’m halfway through the video and all of my questions have been answered 😁
Amazing tutorial covers everything Thankyou and I would use for my shaker moulds 😊💖💕
every time I had a question you answered it! love your videos, very informative and helpful
Wow this actually help a lot with a few questions I've been carrying all this time since I start doing charms with this method. I saw a few videos before but yours it's super detail. Love it. Thank you ❤️✨
This was a very informative video. Thanks for the tips and tricks.
you give the best tips for this, thank you so much !!
THESE ARE ADORABLE 😍 thanks for this video , this explains making Shrinky Dinks in the best way 💖
You were just perfect. Thank you for the tutorial.. it was excellent 😊👍🏽❤️