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<blockquote data-quote="susiestar" data-source="post: 484548" data-attributes="member: 1233"><p>As they shrink they kind of wrinkle up, then they flatten out. I took mine out just as they flattened because I was afraid they would burn. It was just as much fun to watch as when I was little and when I did them with the kids when they were little.</p><p></p><p>A kit with markers, patterns to trace, and some circles where you cut the rims off of the plates and the kids had the circles to make their designs would be a great DIY shrinky dink kit. If you got a coloring book with their favorite cartoon/video game character, they could do ANY character they wanted. For easiest use, tape the coloring sheet down and tape the plastic down over the picture so they don't move around. I usually stockpile the flannel backed vinyl tablecloths after they are on clearance and put these down to do this type of project on. I just tape the paper and then the plastic to the tablecloth. It keeps any mistakes with the permanent markers from damaging furniture. </p><p></p><p>You do need permanent markers for this. Either sharpie, mark-it (Bic brand) or the elementz brand sold at Walmart. The elementz were cheaper and had some cool metallics that were interesting, but there was a set of 24 sharpies for $10 and I couldn't resist. I am a total office supply addict, lol. </p><p></p><p>I have found that my kids have a LOT more fun and get more satisfaction from a homemade kit than from the various kits that are sold in stores, esp the ones for kids. The kits that I make last longer, usually have more and better stuff, and the cost is lower or at most the same as the kit but has more stuff in it. (Plus it is fun to make them, lol!)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="susiestar, post: 484548, member: 1233"] As they shrink they kind of wrinkle up, then they flatten out. I took mine out just as they flattened because I was afraid they would burn. It was just as much fun to watch as when I was little and when I did them with the kids when they were little. A kit with markers, patterns to trace, and some circles where you cut the rims off of the plates and the kids had the circles to make their designs would be a great DIY shrinky dink kit. If you got a coloring book with their favorite cartoon/video game character, they could do ANY character they wanted. For easiest use, tape the coloring sheet down and tape the plastic down over the picture so they don't move around. I usually stockpile the flannel backed vinyl tablecloths after they are on clearance and put these down to do this type of project on. I just tape the paper and then the plastic to the tablecloth. It keeps any mistakes with the permanent markers from damaging furniture. You do need permanent markers for this. Either sharpie, mark-it (Bic brand) or the elementz brand sold at Walmart. The elementz were cheaper and had some cool metallics that were interesting, but there was a set of 24 sharpies for $10 and I couldn't resist. I am a total office supply addict, lol. I have found that my kids have a LOT more fun and get more satisfaction from a homemade kit than from the various kits that are sold in stores, esp the ones for kids. The kits that I make last longer, usually have more and better stuff, and the cost is lower or at most the same as the kit but has more stuff in it. (Plus it is fun to make them, lol!) [/QUOTE]
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