Creatistics White Printable Shrink Film- Pack of 12

The Creatistics White Printable Shrink Film - Pack of 12 is a versatile and creative crafting material perfect for producing unique keepsakes, classroom art, and personalised gifts. These A4 shrink film sheets shrink to approximately 60% of their original size when baked, allowing students to observe transformation while engaging in hands-on creative expression. The sheets feature a sanded/matt side, making them ideal for drawing with coloured pencils, permanent markers, acrylic paints, or even printing photographs using an ink jet printer. This opens up endless artistic opportunities, from vibrant artwork to photographic mementos, all made compact and long-lasting after baking.

These sheets are a valuable educational tool that can integrate visual arts, STEM, and design technology into one fun project. Children will enjoy seeing their designs shrink and transform, creating sturdy end products like key tags, magnets, charms, and jewellery that they can proudly display or give as gifts. This resource also provides a great way to introduce children to heat transformation, material changes, and sequential crafting processes.

Educational Benefits:

• Promotes fine motor skill development - Tracing, cutting, and decorating help build coordination.
• Fosters creativity and personal expression - Students design their own wearable or displayable items.
• Introduces scientific concepts - Observe heat shrinkage and material transformation.
• Encourages planning and sequencing - Students follow a series of steps to create a final product.

Classroom Ideas:

• STEM-meets-Art activity - Teach shrinking ratios or explore physical changes in materials.
• Create key tags or ornaments - Add personalised designs and give as gifts.
• Photo art gallery - Students print and shrink portraits or class photos for a unique display.
• Make wearable art - Shrink personalised designs into jewellery, such as bracelets or rings.

Product Specifications:

• Pack Size: 12 A4 sheets
• Shrink Ratio: Shrinks to approx. 60% of original size
• Surface: Sanded/matt side for colouring or ink jet printing
• Compatible Media: Coloured pencils, permanent markers, acrylic paint, ink jet printer

Instructions:

• Step 1 - Draw, paint, or print on matt side
• Step 2 - Cut out design and punch hole if required
• Step 3 - Pre-heat oven to 150 °C
• Step 4 - Place design on lined tray, matt side up
• Step 5 - Bake until design shrinks and flattens
• Step 6 - Press flat if needed with spatula or mitt

Tips:

• Use light colours (designs darken when baked)
• Punch holes prior to baking for jewellery
• Twist while warm to create 3D shapes
• Do not use watercolour paint or crayons

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