How To Use Colored Pencils On Shrink Film
Add color to your shrink plastic crafts using colored pencils.
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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.
Cost: under $5