How to make a Shrinky Dink Rabbit's Foot Napkin Ring Keychain Favor for Guests

[kathybeymer]

@roximorgin here is the URL to them: amzn.to [slash] eowVrZ

[kathybeymer]

@roximorgin they are called jump rings for making jewelry. you can get them on Amazon.com

[kathybeymer]

@Cartooons1990s yes, you are right, you can do it before and it would probably be heaps easier. We were being picky about having the hole perfectly centered. I know...

[Hamsterdance2016]

do u need a special type of paper?

[Mokambigai]

what do u use to drill the hole with.??

[kathybeymer]

@Mokambigai: There are a couple of different ways you can drill the hole. We used a Dremel tool with a small drill bit after the foot was baked and cooled ...primarily so that we could ensure the size of the hole would be big enough for the chain. However, you can also use a hole punch before the shrinky is baked; you might want to to play around with a couple of different hole sizes on a scrap piece of shrinky sheet and see which one bakes in the right size. Happy shrinking!!

[EmiriDarkFall008]

do you use regular print paper or a special paper?

[TheEntahtaktahu]

goooood

[rustdangel]

a bettter sealant would be clear embossing powder.

[kathybeymer]

Cool idea, thanks! Have you tried it? I'm wondering how the cooked shrinky dink stands up to the heat of the embossing heat tool?

[rustdangel]

Actually you can do it in the oven (that's how I do it), it only takes less than a minute.

[kathybeymer]

Fabulous! Thanks so much for the tip!

[endane]

one question, I usually have problems with my shrinky dinks, when I put them inside the oven they turn into little bowls, just then i take them out and try to repair them, but they just brake, do i leave them more time?

[kathybeymer]

Hi @edane, try leaving them in the oven a little longer; I find that most of the time they'll flatten out enough that you can then take them out pop them under a stack of magazines to finish the job. Also check your oven temperature using an oven thermometer inside the oven which is more accurate than what the oven display will tell you. Also try buying a fresh set of shrinky plastic. I've used old plastic that has been sitting around that tend to bowl up more than new ones. Hope that helps!

[MiLadyCutie9]

this was pretty awesome!