Tips For Using Color Pencils On Shrink Film (+ Our Experiment)
We have found a love for all things shrinky recently. Get our tips and see the results for testing different colored pencils on shrink film plastic.
We are huge fans of shrink plastic crafts. From a cool notebook paper keepsake design to easy garden markers, we love seeing our plastic shrink in the oven to make cool magnets, charms and keychains.
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Supplies You’ll Need
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Not Using Frosted Film
If you choose to use clear film (the kind that does not have a rough side), then you will need to lightly sand it with 220 or 320-grit sandpaper. This will give your colored pencil some tooth to stick to.
Testing Colored Pencil Brands
For this test, we are going to show you these materials on frosted shrink film.
Erasable Color Pencils
It is not a surprise that these did not work very well. Just like with coloring on paper, these added a little color, but the harder you pushed the more color was scraped away.
Lyra Neon Pencils
These neon colors are thicker pencils with vibrant colors. We were excited to see what might happen. The biggest con to these was that it was hard to get the color on. Lighter pressure worked better.
Surprisingly, the color is brighter than I expected once it was shrunk.
Crayola Colored Pencils On Shrink Film
These work much better than the other two listed above. You can see the vibrant colors and the ability to blend colors.
Premier Prisma Colored Pencils
We had a feeling these would be the best and they were. The ease of color, the ability to get different values by using different pressures and the ability to blend colors even mattered on shrink plastic film.
Colored Pencil & Shrink Film Craft Idea
We love making customizable drawings on shrink plastic and turning them into DIY keychains.
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How To Use Colored Pencils On Shrink Film
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Oven or Toaster Oven
Supplies
- Plastic Shrink Film
- Colored Pencils Prismas or Crayola work the best
- Parchment Paper
- Clear Coat Mod Podge or Resin
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Draw your design with colored pencils on the rougher side of the shrink film.
- Lay your shrink plastic flat on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 1 to 3 minutes.
- You will see the plastic curl and twist as it heats up.
- Wait 30 seconds after the last shrink plastic is lying flat.
- Remove the cookie sheet from the oven.
- Let the plastic fully cool.
- Once plastic is cool, you can add a protective clear coat.
- Let dry.
- Add jump rings, keychains or tassles to your DIY keychain.
Notes
- Use high-quality materials for the best results.
- You can also use permanent markers, alcohol based markers or light layers of paint to add color to your shrink plastic crafts.