Shrinky Dinks Instructions.pdf

Shrinky Dinks Instructions

Take a sheet of shrinky dinks paper:

 make sure the rough side is up before starting if you are using colored

pencils.

 make sure the shiny side is up before starting if you are using sharpies.

1. Tape your image down to the table/ surface underneath. You can also tape your

shrinky dinks paper right onto the table. This will make it easier to trace & it

shouldn't move underneath.

Tip: you can also add an extra sheet of paper under your image so that you don’t

damage any surfaces at home.

2. IMPORTANT: You want to only use half of the page, so move your image towards the

side of one side of your paper. This way you can use the other half for a second

image.

3. Be sure to look at your image and really focus on the colors used, details, etc.

4. You can remove the shrinky-dinks paper every once in a while to make sure you like

the way it looks.

5. Once you fully trace & color your image, cut it out carefully.

Tip: sharp edges don't shrink too well, round them out instead of leaving them

sharp.

Baking

 Before baking, make sure that there is a hole punch.

 Bake your image for approximately 1-2 minutes at 325 degrees

 WATCH IT SHRINK!

 Once it is cooled you can add a keychain or a necklace if you’d like!

Please ask a parent or guardian to help if needed.