How to Print on Shrink Plastic : DIY Custom Pins

Beginners guide to printing on shrink plastic. Watch me create bunch of custom pins using printable shrink plastic. I have these pins for sale if anyone wants one :-)
This was my first time using printable shrink plastic so it took me 3 sheets to get to where I was happy with the results...please note the setting I used is what worked for my images. It’s not fit for all. The setting will depend a lot on the colors you used so please keep that in mind.
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[@AmyMade]

UPDATE: instead of fixative, you can also use krylon clear coat or rust oleum triple thick spray to seal the shrink plastic. If you are using other brands, always test on a piece before applying to your project. ALSO, yes you can cut shrink plastic with a Cricut or a Silhouette!!! I answered this question in the description box but some people don’t bother looking there so I hope people will read a pinned comment 🙏

[@veezanelatto]

I’m still confused on the sealer 😔 not sure what I’m supposed to use or not use. Can you help me out?

[@albizzie3]

Hi Amy! So I have noticed that each time I’ve used krylon crystal clear and krylon fixative on my shrink plastic it seems to not seal properly after I apply the final seal. I use mod podge dimensional could it possibly be the ink I use to print? Or am I not adding enough sealer to hold ink together? Also any tips on not getting any dust particles on images while it’s drying? Thanks!

[@AmyMade]

@alba requena , what do you mean by not sealing properly? it’s not drying? Or is it tacky or not glossy? I need more info to help you. To avoid dust particles settling onto the final coat of any sealer, it’s best to cover the pieces while they’re drying.

[@albizzie3]

@@AmyMade once I add the fixative i let it dry out I add the mod podge dimensional over it but notice the day after the color ran a bit not sure if I didn’t coat it enough times before adding the dimensional ? I usually just add 2 coatings

[@AmyMade]

Maybe try 3 coats? I’ve had great success with just resin or rustoleum triple thick (oil based)

[@amythinks]

Girl, there is something about the way you explain things...you answer all the questions I have in my head when you explain something. Great job. You're a succinct and thorough teacher.

[@dildofuckstorm]

I followed this tutorial to make some charms using the exact same shrink plastic brand, and I have some additional tips to add on after 3 tries: - When you go to edit the image, DON'T adjust the opacity/transparency. My first time around, I adjusted it to about 50% like in the video (I use Photoshop) and you could clearly see that they were slightly transparent once I baked them. Instead, I edited the contrast, brightness, and VERY SLIGHTLY adjusted the luminosity. Of course, it depends on your artwork and the colours used, but I personally found that adjusting the transparency was a bad idea. - I used the same brand in the video, and for me, the shrink plastic had a tendency to stretch vertically (they got longer as opposed to wider). I got around this by shortening the art on the paper slightly (but not too much). - This isn't so much about the shrink plastic, but when you cure/let the resin set after doming (I personally used UV resin), cover your pieces. I didn't do this the first time around and a lot of dust stuck on top of the resin and ruined the pieces. Always do a couple test runs and see how they turn out, because the result heavily depends on your printer and print settings, your artwork, etc - but this is an awesome tutorial for beginners!

[@AmyMade]

Thanks for the additional tips. The setting definitely depends on the art work, the color you used, the printer, the batch of shrink plastic (even with the same brand). I would still highly recommend adjusting the opacity though. The most important key point is to do test runs no matter what. I find I have to do at least one test run every time I make a new artwork. It’s a hassle and a waste but it has to be done.

[@EnidSalamancaSnider]

Any suggestions to get neon colors to bake neon? I’ve tried all adjustments on canva and my neon colors print neon but bake to dark regular colors. Thanks

[@dildofuckstorm]

@@EnidSalamancaSnider Unfortunately I don't; it's always going to darken the colours because of the heat, so I don't think it's possible to get it to be as bright/light as you probably want it to be. It really depends on the art and the specific colours, though. Maybe adjusting the opacity would work here, as well as playing with the contrast more? I'm assuming that lightening it like that but keeping the "vibrance" is probably your best bet.

[@EnidSalamancaSnider]

@@dildofuckstorm thanks so much for the tip! I appreciate you!

[@UltimateAlphaFox96]

Thank you for the tips dildofuckstorm

[@dowarnette]

That was adorable at the end. I'll have to give printable ones a try again.

[@jesusfirstto-the-pointendt4552]

Thank you so much for being so detailed and generous with your information! Those are very cute pins! I may have to buy one for myself! Many blessings to you and yours!

[@dominiquebabangillustrations]

Honestly, I'm struggling with my shrink plastic pins today, nothing is working, and your video gave me courage to not give up today and inspired me, so here a tip, not a lot, but just because i'm very grateful for that useful video. tysm

[@kailanicapelouto2686]

These are so cute!!! Thank you for always making quality art content ✨✨✨

[@team_lollipop9699]

Thank you so much for the incredible advice!!! I’ve been wanting to make my own pins recently and it’s been very difficult to find a good video like this for a digital artist like me🙏🙏🙏

[@penvelope]

I just got this shrink wrap paper yesterday, I'm very excited to work with it. I'm glad I found your channel!!

[@sillyfloofer]

thank you so much! i never thought it was possible to make keychains like these on their own but after hearing about shrink plastic i came across your video and fell in love with this idea. i'd love to give this ago and add it to my list of products!

[@DragonRiderShiru]

I freaking love Canva it's a life saver for so many things. The resumes are 10/10

[@JMarieTaylor]

OMG! Bless you! I have been buying these images from a supplier not it’s costing me a fortune and not always images I would like. Thank you so much! Just what I needed ☺️

[@meleli83]

Can’t wait to receive the goodies I ordered ☺️ love your creations

[@AFateSoTwisted]

Well, thanks to you, I bought some of this shrink plastic. I'm excited to try this now! Excellent tutorial, by the way.

[@meadowlark22]

Thanks so much for sharing all the details. You are saving me from more painful learning curve! One of the best how to vids I have seen. 👍💕

[@TwinFlameTreasures]

Oh my gosh, your lil baby is so sweet and the kitty meow was perfect!

[@AmyMade]

☺️thank you!

[@The30isnew20]

Wow these are gorgeous! You make it look so easy!

[@rpmstudios]

Thank you SO much for this tutorial! This is the first year I'm making Christmas gifts for my friends and family and it's very last minute!! 😅 Your videos are so clear and concise, I cannot thank you enough!

[@stephaniediebel4031]

These are so cute!!! I'm getting ready to make some for a convention, I'm so excited! Thanks for the tips.

[@sadjuju]

Thank you so much for this! I tried using this same shrink film for making pins a while back and had so many issues because of the lack of instructions.

[@kinkskoilsnmelanin4334]

By far the best , most informative video I have watched. Thank you! ☺️

[@BB.halo_heir]

Awww super cute kitty. Great video, they turned out so perfect. Animated Amy is so cute! ♡

[@iekika79]

Great video!! So many helpful tips!! I am off to buy some printable shrink plastic now lol love the clip at the end with your little one and Meeko! Too cute! ❤️🥰

[@AmyMade]

thank you so much!

[@DamascusJuly]

I liked it so very much. Informative and helpful. I also like the packaging.Thanks for the bonus video 👍🏻😄

[@nikhovarela7714]

This has been a HUGE help! Thank you! And i love listening to your sweet voice ^^, and ur kitty so adorable ^^

[@1funkychick]

Thanks for this video. I love the idea of sealing the back with resin after putting on the pin back.

[@daciasdiy1861]

This is the best video on shrink wrap so far

[@animejunkie32]

thank you so much for these tutorials, I just got some of that shrink plastic and an inkjet printer to start making charms! i cant wait to try and make some charms soon definitely subscribed

[@yeeeh841]

Graciassss, explicás muy biennn intentó hacer un regalo con este papel. Seguí tus pasos y todo biennnn, me encanta tus dibujos y tus manualidades son muy lindosss. ♥️♥️♥️

[@mimomime3190]

Thank you very much. All this information is very useful.. I subscribed immediately after watching this video and it is the first video I watched from this channel.

[@demigoddess3988]

This is neat! And I love your cat omgoodness 🥺

[@areicsamoa]

I followed this and a few other videos of yours and just did a practice run and it turned out so cute!!! Making my bf one soon for his bday and I know he’ll love it. I sent my sister this video so if you see this comment, good luck it was super easy🥳

[@AmyMade]

Thank you! I’m glad my video helped!

[@poogle2u]

Thanks,really informative and covered such a lot of helpful tips and tricks xx

[@74sleen]

Thank you for this video!! Perfect instructions! And love your sweet kitty! ❤️

[@ThisOLmaan]

thank you Any been wanting to learn how to also add multiple same images in on sheet, and for all the tips.

[@anaramirez4118]

Thank you for sharing information. And your pins are very well done and cute. ❤

[@saiyakyy]

This video was so helpful! Definitely trying out some of the tips in this video. Hopefully my charms turn out better than they did the first time!

[@1111MMC]

Glad to see this video of the opacity, saturation and contrast before making mine because I've had this on the brain for awhile. Although, I'm surprised there aren't a lot of people on here screaming, "You can cut this out with a Cricut or Brother Scan N Cut!" LOL! And you can also arrange them in Cricut Design Space as well but the opacity and such is a great idea to do in Canva or other program first. Love your videos! :D

[@AmyMade]

I saw some comments regrading Cricut but I think a lot of people watching this videos aren't digital cutter owners. When I made this video, I wasn't either. But now I have one, I've been playing around with it!

[@Craft-Addict]

Beautiful work!

[@mixedupmargie]

Love these, so cute! Love how you have Gato con leche

[@mashakalinkina7207]

What a total labor of love. 🤍

[@prempremglamourz1]

Lovely tutorial. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽

[@xTofuAngel]

Ohhhh so this is how you made them hehe. Love these!! So cute!! I just recently became a cat mama so my love for cat things has increased by tenfold 😍😍😍😍

[@AmyMade]

Awww! New cat mama! Show me your kitty!

[@iamsherri920]

Thank you so much. Exactly what I’ve been looking for

[@samanthapritchard8280]

Great video, thank you for sharing your knowledge! Much appreciated!

[@MrsChangalang]

omg tysm you saved my life. I've been asted soo many trying to figure out why it wouldn't print right

[@lonelyingorg3ous]

ordered mine today, made my day! 🙂

[@deathpixxie]

Again 100% helpful and informative thank you soo much!!!

[@sharongriggs6583]

Great video, can’t wait to try. Thank you 😊

[@YehoodToob]

I really want to try this.

[@samanthaenglish8454]

This is amazing can't wait to try

[@EliBartEliBart]

That looks great!! Thank you!

[@helle9075]

Thank you for this tutorial!! 💙

[@bebazZz]

Now I want to try this so bad! Also, the ending was sooo cute

[@its_angelayang]

These are so cute!! Thanks for the vid 🙏

[@hannahchrisitianson533]

So helpful!! I will have to try thank you!!!!

[@evelynherrera-gonzalez1474]

Thank you so much for this video. You are amazing for sharing your talent with others. New subscriber!

[@AmyMade]

Thank you and welcome!

[@AlittleSprite]

These are so cute and thank you for the awesome tips. Love your kitty.

[@CraftyKimchi]

You make the best videos. TFS! 💜

[@AmyMade]

Thank you!

[@babiekatartaro194]

Excelente!! De maravilla. Me ha servido muchísimo!!! Gracias!!! Aclaraste las dudas que tenía!! 🤗

[@samridhigoyal5033]

Thank you so much for the video I wanted to make large amount of keychains and had no idea we can print on the sheet too😭❤️

[@sanplseasydraw]

Beautiful pins

[@RavannaStudios]

This is so helpful! Thank you so much! Do you take any steps to prevent yellowing in the two types of resin you use? What's your experience with yellowing with the pins you've made?

[@AmyMade]

Thank you! I try to use resin with uv stabilizing additives. The ones I made for this video have not yellowed so far. But I know they will over time.(as all epoxy resins do)

[@amynickerson4258]

I have some made 4-5 yrs ago that have not yellowed. I sealed all of them with krylon clear coat, let that dry. Then did a layer of Modge Podge Dimensional Magic. They’re still crystal clear

[@weirdjanee4273]

@@amynickerson4258did you make it the same way she did? Also, what’s the full product name? I really want to start but it’s difficult for me to own uv resin and such.

[@corderoemc148]

@@amynickerson4258did you use that as an alternative to resin? as a top coat? or did you still add the resin after and it hasn’t yellowed? thanks in advance 💕

[@CutieKats]

Thanks for these videos! I’ve done shrink keychains in the past, & thinking about revisiting but this time with printables. A few questions: Do you know if it’s possible to print on both sides & then shrink? I read in comments that rear tray is fine but what about a front tray printer? For a cricut explore air, what settings would you recommend/you used? These are quite pricey so if they won’t work with me, I don’t want to waste the time & money to get them 😅 Thanks again!

[@MangaMouse]

The bonus clip was really funny😂

[@eliestrations4906]

Great 👍🏻 video I will try my shrink dinks again ❤️

[@timeenuf4200]

Bummer Canva is no longer free but I think the detail in this video will help alot. Thank you for making using Shrinky dinks full proof.

[@tanvinazneen5655]

Wow... So creative... I remembered my days of watching the disney show "ART ATTACK"..i was crazy about that.. But couldn't find any sort of use or help in reality...

[@kyrio.akitomo]

These came out so well! By the way, does anyone have any experience with the Clear version of Grafix Shrink Plastic?

[@analiamachado6038]

Beautiful 💕

[@nu3salud]

Beautiful! Thanks for the detailed video ❤. Quick question, I have a canon that uses pigment ink, do I still need to apply a sealing coat? Or can I directly apply the resin?

[@yumienom2733]

Thanks so much for your helpful videos. There's just one thing I wanted to ask: So, if I'm using Shrink Film from the printer, it will be enough rough for the UV resin to directly stick on the surface, right? And mod podge would smudge it? And if I'm using regular Shrink Paper and painted it with markers, THEN I'm using mod podge first and after this the resin, right?

[@hotwheeler6533]

Love the cute little things you can make with this shrink stuff and your really good at it. I must say your videos are very informative ty for that... I was just introduced this art yesterday and I already purchased what I think I need to get started,, All but a inkjet printer lol... I was wondering tho what do you call the pins on the back and where can I find them if you don't mind? Thanks a bunch and pls keep crafting for us....

[@AmyMade]

Thank you!. I hAve the pin backs linked in the description box👍🏻

[@swikriti_11]

Wow your voice is so sweet and ashetic 😍❤️✨

[@Juliesmithbelton]

Hi, thank you for this great video. Is that a heat gun you are using to pop the bubbles? Which one do you recommend?

[@FaBiHaEsHa]

Thanks for this video ❤

[@mustafaygs]

This is how i exactly do my shrink plastic pins and earrings :)

[@meetyounever6923]

Okay after watching this, and already feeling overwhelmed with new craft skills I've learned; I've decided I'm just going to order some instead. Who's selling these cute little charms?

[@thetramly8775]

Thanks you for posting this I needed guidance how to use this version on shrinks dinks

[@susantalcott2485]

Great info!!! Thnx!!

[@starlaw3320]

I bought the shrink plastic, now I'm worried my printer will jam. I was trying to print on cricut sticker paper and it jammed. Your videos give me s many ideas. So well done.

[@raquelendez]

Thanks so much for such an informative video! Is it possible to print double sided on the Shrinky Dink paper to make a double sided charm?

[@AmyMade]

Thank you and yes. The brand I used is printable on both sides.

[@fahameshac]

Thank you so much for this awesome video. I made some shrinky dink charms for my daughters crocs. Question is there anything I can use to give the charms a shine or three dimensional look? Thanks again

[@AmyMade]

Yes! It’s in this video!

[@thelovelyladylil]

This video has been SUPER helpful! How large did you print your images as? I was thinking of printing mine at 3 or 3.5 inches so they would cook to be around 1.5 inches

[@AmyMade]

Thanks and yes about 3-4 inches. I suggest making a ruler out of the same shrink plastic to have a better idea of sizing. I explain it in my shrink plastic for beginners video😊

[@dolphinylim2001]

hi amy 😊 im a big fan and watched so many videos of your channel ! would like to ask , if i used colour pencil for my shrink paper , what is the best way to seal it ? 🤗 thanks

[@AmyMade]

Hello. Did you watch my Shrink plastic for beginners video? I do talk about different sealer options. Make sure to always test a piece out first before applying to all of your pieces

[@tyrapowers3619]

Thank you!I love how detailed this video is! Can I use UV resin for each resin step or do I have to use the various resins you used?

[@AmyMade]

Thank you! can use uv resin

[@tyrapowers3619]

Ok great! Thank you again!

[@kristinaidrobo]

me encantaaan!!

[@xxxmousiexx]

Amazing video! I can't wait to try myself! I have a question though, what kind of printer do you own? I saw the package said inkjet but I am just unsure on which brand.

[@AmyMade]

Thank you! I own a canon printer. The brand of the printer doesn’t matter. As long it’s inkjet printer, it’s fine

[@LM-ru4rs]

Do u make the little boxes to package them in also???? I love the simplicity of it the packaging so cute!

[@AmyMade]

Thank you! The boxes are bought

[@angeliquemarquez4441]

Hi. Love this idea and would like to try. Can I use Cricut to cut instead of scissors? Also I have a Canon printer. I saw you did too. Are all Canons ok to use?

[@AmyMade]

I don’t have a cricut but there are plenty of tutorials on KZbin on how to cut shrink plastic with a cricut. I believe it has to be with a Maker or any cutter that has a high cut pressure. Any inkjet printer will work with this plastic.

[@pedroandresdiaz7566]

Gato con Leche, lo mejor

[@anghambanjar994]

Thank you for your video i start to draw on procreat so i like to make them as pins i did but i had problem with printing …. Can you tell me please what is your printer or can you suggest for me what printer should i use?! Injekt printer or laser printer?! Thank you 💙

[@allisonilene]

I love your video it has really helped me. Question: Why didn't you add the pins to the back the first time you added the resin?

[@AmyMade]

because the glue will securely hold onto the resin better than the paint

[@ilovemerylstreep73]

Soooo helpful :)

[@synkissed]

Your cat is really cute😻

[@user-nn7kc1pw5i]

Heyy, Omg I love the pins💜💜😍 they're so cute. You're so creative. May I know what tool you were using to pop those bubbles? I use torch to pop them but I'm looking for a safer alternative.

[@AmyMade]

Thank you! I used a torch as well!

[@amandamatias7685]

I loved the video

[@saralinect]

Hiiii i'm pretty new to this 🙈 so basically if i want a 1 inch design I have to print it in 2 inches?

[@nataliemarie2528]

Thank you ♥

[@dorothymancinelli9372]

I've made cute stud earrings, but I'm wondering what I can do to seal around the edges rather than just the front and back to keep them waterproof. Any suggestions? I wore a pair and showered forgetting them and it wasn't good.