Printing on Shrink Plastic? Let's Try!

Today I want to try printing on Shrink Plastic, and to see if I can do a Print And Cut with the Cameo 2!
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[@trishhampton7030]

We did these when I was a kid, so when I found shrinky dinks at Dollar Tree, I bought them for us to do at a family holiday. My sister in law had never seen them before and she thought it was so much fun. Last year when the pandemic hit, I sent a bunch to her from Amazon. She was so excited. They had so much fun with them while quarantined.

[@LollyPalooza]

I didn't know the Dollar Tree had them! Cool!

[@TheLoveOfGodPodcast]

Thank God for KZbin because without this platform I wouldn’t know how to figure out ideas like this

[@LollyPalooza]

Thank you for watching :P)

[@InkTheEdges]

I have never seen these shrink plastics in my entire life before. What an amazing invention/toy/craft!! I want to buy some for my nieces, they will go to town with these!!

[@LollyPalooza]

We had these when I was a child, and they have been resurrected for crafters :) I have stamped on them and colored them in before heating -- that works, too. I have links below this video for buying the shrink plastic

[@shawnajones2038]

Thanks for another great video, Lolly. I really enjoy when you make these types of videos because I find your narrative to be so clear and unbiased. Your tutorials are always easy to follow.

[@LollyPalooza]

thank you so much!

[@sheilajohnson7519]

FYI, the cricket cutter can read registration marks if you outline them with a black magic marker. It works very well.

[@LollyPalooza]

I haven't tried on the Cricut. Thanks for the tip

[@lalagamma4452]

Sometimes we use the #6 food container plastics to make our own homemade shrink charms. I had no idea you could still buy the stuff to make this. This was a really neat project thanks for sharing it. Namesta my sweet Friend.💓🤗🐞🥰💖

[@LollyPalooza]

That's a great idea!

[@juliecavanagh6094]

Takes me back to my childhood. We used to shrink crisp packets on the heaters in the classroom lol. I love yours.

[@LollyPalooza]

sounds fun! Thanks for watching

[@gaylemora1390]

I used sharpie pens on the sheets and it worked. You can color them after they cool down

[@LollyPalooza]

I've also stamped on mine, but I colored before shrinking. Mostly I was testing the printer this time around.

[@jw9584]

Coloured pencil also works well, but the best I've found is - weirdly - fabric markers! You get really intense colour and far less streaking than Sharpies. I resin top coat as well for extra snazziness ;)

[@gaylemora1390]

@@jw9584 thanks for the tips

[@LollyPalooza]

@@jw9584 that's interesting! I've used colored pencils but hadn't thought of fabric markers

[@LollyPalooza]

You can also use a heat tool to shrink the plastic: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iofGZ5rd1_mtU I used INKJET printer, as the shrink plastic manufacturer states to use.

[@charlotteragan6583]

Neat, I remember these from when my girls was younger.

[@melissakinnear828]

It was like magic!!

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, we got pre-printed images to shrink! Such fun

[@LollyPalooza]

it was!

[@GuTRoT-OwN]

you can use a very light dusting of baking powder over the fresh ink to prevent smudging, the techinque is often used for high detailed or the more delicate caligraphy to instantly set the ink.

[@LollyPalooza]

great tip

[@cindyinaz2357]

Love theses ideas, I have Shrink Prink and need ideas to use it up…thank you

[@LollyPalooza]

great! Glad to help.

[@sscrafter1]

I usually use a laser printer when printing on acetate, plastic, transparencies and anything shiny. Since it’s toner, it’s adheres better and is dry. An inkjet or deskjet printer usually smears and takes a long time to dry. Love the pink shrink paper and your word/name hang tags. So cute. TFS

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks so much. We do have a laser printer, which has not been used for over 3 years. I have never used it with my computers and should try.

[@justinalee7306]

Ooh interesting! Does it melt the plastic?

[@sscrafter1]

@@justinalee7306 no, not at all.

[@justinalee7306]

@@sscrafter1 Oh, thank you! I was thinking of getting an ink jet printer to replace my laser printer, to print on shrink plastic. Thought the heat would damage the plastic. I’ll try it with my current printer first, since it could work. Thanks!

[@jeangemmel7895]

I used shrink plastic for scripture years ago. I punched a hole in them and shrunk by using the heat gun. I had verses from The Bible and attached them to cards I made which I had printed the same verse on, punched a hole and threaded my shrink plastic verse on to. That way when the card was finished with people could keep the little shrunken one........I thoroughly enjoyed doing this.

[@LollyPalooza]

That's awesome!

[@jeangemmel7895]

@@LollyPalooza xx

[@RARenni62]

If you put a stamping block on top after baking, it flattens nicely and won’t hurt your block. Just a little tip! I’ve done this with my children, growing up. Hugs 🤗

[@LollyPalooza]

Thank you. I thought about that but was a little cautious about ruining my blocks

[@suecorell1872]

When my Cricut won't read the registration marks because the sheet is too shiny, I place matte finish cello tape (I used Scotch Magic Tape) over the registration marks. That knocks down the glare. I saw that suggestion on another You Tube video and tried it. It worked great for glossy label sheets, so maybe it will work for the shrink film. Thanks for the video, I was having trouble with understanding how the shrink film worked and this helps a lot. They are adorable!

[@LollyPalooza]

That's another great idea. I was thinking I would print out a paper version and cut out the registration marks & attach to the top of my shrink plastic, & your idea is also another solution

[@susanlindahl3848]

You can shrink them with a heat gun. I just bought some to make. Thanks for sharing !

[@LollyPalooza]

I have done it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iofGZ5rd1_mtU

[@bonnieisabelle3641]

You can do shrink plastic with your embossing heat gun. I found this out quite by accident many years ago

[@LollyPalooza]

I've done it here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iofGZ5rd1_mtU

[@denisehjennings]

I think you can stamp on that same stuff. I have some. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, I have stamped on it years ago.

[@LollyPalooza]

I used an INKJET printer -- that's what the printable shrink plastic by Graffix says to use.

[@Ineedabreakfromlife]

Do you think playing around with printer settings would help with the ink bleed? Like setting the media type as plain paper vs photo paper? I'm assuming print quality wouldn't be too important anyways since everything gets shrunk down

[@LollyPalooza]

it depends on the printer, too. I have been printing on the Grafix shrink film with great success: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3WciGWHoNmnbtE

[@karen8698]

I use my heat tool and it does a great job.

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes it does! :)

[@christinedauzat5036]

Super cute love it

[@LollyPalooza]

Thank you! 😊

[@mikkdimperio224]

😀😀😀😀😀😀 THANKS!!!!!! I'M GOING TO MAKE SOME

[@LollyPalooza]

Hope you enjoy

[@NancyLynn]

That was so cool, Lolly! I'm wondering, did you use an ink jet printer or laser Printer?

[@LollyPalooza]

Inkjet, which the Printable shrink plastic states it works with. I should have mentioned it. Thanks for asking!

[@jw9584]

Maybe attach a piece of paper (or white sticker) to the corners of the plastic for printing the registration marks?? I bet the Cameo would pick that up easily enough...in fact, I might try it later today! Good luck :)

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, I did mention it in this video that I'll try that. Let me know if it works for you!

[@bridgetletcher3034]

I ment to say & shrink it as well

[@LollyPalooza]

yes, it still shrinks well.

[@techjunkie68smusicandtech56]

I know it's bit late, but you can cut on Silhouette Cameo without registration marks

[@LollyPalooza]

the registration marks are for cutting around preprinted images. Or you could use Pixscan mat

[@JomeImaginations]

It’s your color. If you change all the black to gray scale it won’t bleed.

[@LollyPalooza]

Thanks for the tip!

[@Beautyfauxthingsandbling]

Thank you 😊

[@LollyPalooza]

You're welcome 😊

[@MissElo4u]

@LollyPalooza What if you try affixing the shirk plastic in a smaller dimension to a normal piece of paper in a way that the position markers that cameo uses would be printed on the paper portion and the images on the shrink plastic. (hope this makes sense) Hopefully, it would then have marks that are clear enough while still cutting the images on the plastic. Possibly a way to outsmart the machine :)

[@LollyPalooza]

I mention something similar in the video -- that I need to cover the registration marks with paper registration marks. :) We'll keep trying!

[@loke-art7383]

So cute ❤️

[@LollyPalooza]

thanks!

[@PepperChacha]

when i print the ink bleed all over do you have any suggestion ?

[@LollyPalooza]

It could be either the shrink plastic or the printer. If you have friends who would let you try your shrink plastic in their printers, you could test different brands.

[@kris7200]

They also have printable shrink plastic sheets made for printing. They are more expensive tho.

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

you could use an x-acto tool also.

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, certainly

[@cornbreadfedkirkpatrick9647]

@@LollyPalooza okay.

[@estefaniarivasnuez7547]

Hi Lolly, whats the final thickness of the charm?

[@LollyPalooza]

I don't believe it's more than 2 mm thick.

[@bridgetletcher3034]

Could a heat tool be used to dry it faster?

[@Grianan66]

A heat tool can be used, but you have to make sure the pieces don't fly away. If your design has a hole like these, I usually put my pointy tool inside the hole to keep them mostly steady. If there is no hole in your design (ex. for magnets,) it's a bit trickier - be sure that if you are using something to hold it down, that you don't mar the surface while it's hot and soft. Using a small box to hold your piece can work, but again, be careful not to let it fly out of the box. Hope that helps! :)

[@LollyPalooza]

I use a heat tool on smaller items, as you can see here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3iofGZ5rd1_mtU The small items heat quickly and evenly, whereas the larger items require a little more work -- holding the item down with a paper piercer or a tool through the hole. It helps to place the item in a small (NOT large) box with sides to catch it from flying around. You'll also have to "wave" the heat tool around the item to get even heat.

[@idadejesus931]

Could you put a piece of white paper on back tape it so it would cut?

[@LollyPalooza]

possibly. Could be you just need the Maker or Cameo 4 that cut thicker material

[@idadejesus931]

Oh ok great thank u

[@krash1220]

Can you do this with the official Shrinky Dinks brand shrink plastic? I got the kind that’s frosted on one side (the scratchy looking texture you mentioned) kind and I'm curious if it will work.

[@LollyPalooza]

It should, as the rougher side can take the ink better. Try one small image in the corner to test it out!

[@n_n_nn95]

Hi, firstly loved the video!! I tried printing on the shrink prink sheets on the frosted side with an inkjet printer. But for some reason it didn't print anything at all the first time. And didn't go in the printer the second time. Are there any specific printer guidelines/settings to follow while printing?

[@LollyPalooza]

ooh, I am not sure why you're having this issue. I did not change any printer settings. It is a strange material that some printers aren't happy with pulling through the gears. As for not printing, I would try flipping it over the other way next time, to make sure it wasn't an error of feeding it in the wrong way.

[@n_n_nn95]

@@LollyPalooza thanks lolly!! Could you please tell me which printer do you have?

[@heatherpagefiberfreak4230]

​@@LollyPalooza You should try the printable shrink plastic. It is more expensive but you don't have all of that smearing.

[@LollyPalooza]

@@heatherpagefiberfreak4230 That's what the Grafix shrink plastic is. I have used it a lot since then, with great results.

[@cbooth113]

Did you see that there are several brands on Amazon that are for printers, even inkjet?

[@LollyPalooza]

Have you looked at the supply list under the video? I have some listed there.

[@cbooth113]

@@LollyPalooza Thank you, I will. 😊

[@SDIVADesigns]

Just set your printer to print on A4 size

[@LollyPalooza]

True! Thanks for the reminder

[@mrsmommie3759]

Do you preheat the oven first?

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, always. Otherwise it's not actually the temp you set it for, and the item in the oven can also burn your item (food, shrink plastic, whatever), since the top element stays on until it reaches the right temp

[@mrsmommie3759]

@@LollyPalooza thank you

[@MsShanarun]

Ink Jet printer?

[@LollyPalooza]

Yes, someone said that the laser printer toner smears less, but I don't have a colored laser printer

[@dianachesser218]

What kind of printer do u have

[@LollyPalooza]

It's an HP 8610