Shrink Plastic! (DIY "SHRINKY DINKS")

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[@TheCrafsMan]

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[@hobbes1408]

The "posca-bilities are endless" is a solid joke. Thanks for the laugh!

[@ecosmith7852]

Oh mercy

[@specialk8927]

😂😂

[@Tallen79]

I had an idea for how to know how much these shrink. If you mark one like a ruler with millimeters then shrink it you can use it to measure what size the full size piece needs to be to shrink down to fit in a project.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Timothy, this is an EXCELLENT idea! I'm pinning so others can see it. Thank you! And it's good to make both horizontal and vertical markings, since shrinking isn't necessarily even in both directions. Here's a video showing how this may be done: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZmTc6qha5uaadE

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@@TheCrafsMan Crafsman don't you know who that is? That's Timothy "The Tool Gentleman" Allen!

[@imperialpresence1173]

and can it be printed on with like an inkjet printer...

[@TheCrafsMan]

@@imperialpresence1173 : They make a version that accepts ink and can be fed through an inkJet printer. I should have mentioned that. :)

[@TheCrafsMan]

@@-_._._- OH SNAP! :)

[@firehawk2324]

Last year, for Mother's Day, my daughter's Pre-K teacher had her class make their mom's a Shrinky Dink handprint keychain, with their name written on it and the year. I have it on my keys. I think she used acrylic paint, had the kids dip their hand in the paint, place it on the Shrinky Dink, then she baked them. The paint has a lot of texture, but won't come off. I love it so much!

[@lokicooper4690]

That was a cool idea! Way better than the macaroni cards we made when I was a kid. Lol!

[@deby7821]

What a great idea !!!!

[@doc_sav]

Wow, that is really, really great. Thanks for posting that.

[@Dusty_Ford]

The quality of your videos Crafsman is on another level. No matter what its about it's always a joy to watch.

[@arleebean]

Every single one of your videos feels like such a treasure!

[@jp8649]

Love it when my wholesome faves intersect.

[@eva1777]

I could watch Crafsman dance for hours.

[@Toastedtasty42]

My 6 year old loves Zelda and I have the Hyrule Historia, I think we're going to have a tracing party this weekend. Thanks for the idea.

[@foghammer9767]

That’s some A+ parenting right there, now.

[@doc_sav]

That is gonna be fun!

[@karen4you]

Ooh I've been saving clear plastic and have an old toaster oven. Going to make custom charms for Christmas presents. Wonderful helpful hints. Thanks!

[@thewiseturtle]

Just make sure it's #6 plastic, as all of the other clear plastics, which are more common, don't have this property.

[@karen4you]

@@thewiseturtle yes! If it isn't I can use for dollhouse windows or window greeting cards.

[@rocdocs]

STEADY SHRINKIN! From one hand pup to another- you are great, baby!

[@machineman6498]

Easily the most wholesome thing seen on-line in weeks. Got a whole lot of animation stills that could use this treatment.

[@dust195]

The Machine Man approves of The Crafs Man

[@matildayoung5548]

My son is in kindergarten and he made me a shrinky dink keychain his is his hand print and inside says I love you and his name. ❤ I love it. Plus I just got it today for yesterday mother's day.

[@andy-in-indy]

There are shrink plastics that you can print on with an inkjet printer. The colors seem weak until they shrink, then the intensity is amazing! Since they shrink consistently, I used them to make game pieces. They are excellent for making toy pieces like tail lights for GI Joe cars or winders with tiny people in them for miniature buildings.

[@BraceFaceBrandNew]

Im from central MS, your accent and way of speaking sparks SUCH nostalgia for me. Reminds me of the older folks I grew up around! 😅 Its like sun & cicadas. You sound like home ☺

[@FranklyPeetoons]

When the thunder rolls around... when the rain starts hitting the Craft Shed... That's when everything is melted down and comfy

[@jonreed9915]

My Girlfriend and I just started watching your videos a few weeks ago and we love them! We say your voice is as soothing as Bob Ross. We love watching and learning how to craft.

[@Mkemphues1]

I was so entertained by this! Your comedic skills almost outshine your crafsman-ship. lol.

[@dragonlordpatrol5]

"the posca-bilities" are endless crafsman you brighten up my days.

[@amaza888]

I'm from Canada. I was a child in the 80s. I've never seen Shrinky Dinks in my life. I feel like I missed out.... 😥 Cool video CrafsMan!

[@PatrickCordaneReeves]

I could listen to Crafsman read the phone book. Don't know why he would be reading the phone book, but I could listen to it.

[@deby7821]

Because he is so soothing and peaceful which is what we need most in this world today.

[@alexandertownsley1418]

How could you not love the craftsman

[@Talik13]

"The Poskabilities are endless" Crafsman, I absolutely love puns. Don't ever stop.

[@mr.miniaturesmodels8465]

Crafsman! You gave me an excellent idea on how to craft my own game accessories such as tokens or markers! Especially from those collectible card games that normally come with flimsy punch card tokens. Thank you so much!

[@joshmyer9]

Dude. Thanks for posting this! I wouldn't have thought of that, but it's brilliant. Maybe it's time to try and get my 10yo to make some sweet custom Magic counters...

[@thewiseturtle]

When my husband and I first got married, I made up our own currency called "honey money". I drew bees and other cute things on circles of shrink plastic, and told my husband that we could use them to trade favors. I think I only used them a couple of times, but it was cute, at least, as a fun idea to get us to think about currencies and our relationship.

[@Mad4400]

That Woody quip was gold.

[@MadebyMeche]

I never thought about putting the black "outline" on one side and color the other- another BRILLIANT tip from the CraftsMan.

[@seminarianmacl]

Got too crazy with the dancing…brought on the thunder!

[@HiroProtagonistak]

My wife and I are medical gypsies I guess. This will be fun for the kids as we travel. Not a huge shop living in a fifth wheel. We can make pins for all the places we go. Great video.

[@pinstripeowl]

The real-time activation of those pens with the little bobbing nib brought back memories!

[@pinstripeowl]

Also colouring in on the non line side is genius, signed another messy artist

[@biancaesteban1652]

There was no moment of this video that was not FREAKIN ADORABLE!!!!!! 😍😍😍😍

[@josephbenson4444]

You were right Crafsman, the poscabilities are endless.

[@crayolahalls]

Thank you for going back to some general craftin! The family loves these best.

[@ShieAyla]

Craftman..... I love you. Spilling markers, pulling away the plastic unnecessarily, being free and having fun. I really do love you! Omg those blue love birds are SOOOOOO CUTE! You're a good artist Craftman.

[@jpsimon206]

Crafsman, I've been watching your videos for a few years now. I just thought I would mention how much I enjoy them. I don't have any interest in toys or injection molding or most of your subject matter. It doesn't matter. The value I get out of your videos is your calming demeanor. Your videos are basically therapy in today's modern world. So, I wanted to say thank you. I think you're doing a lot more good in the world than you realize. Take care

[@professorkraft480]

This is the best thing I've seen in months. I think I may use this to upgrade board game components. A new hobby to be sure. at work I have an oven and nacho trays. and I carry posca markers in my bag every day.

[@lisaroper421]

This is a great idea!! I am all of a sudden thinking of making "minis" for an RPG, but just super easily! Thanks!!

[@doc_sav]

I just did the math on this and it appears you have a great recipe for making something similar to Shrinky Dinks™️!!

[@TheOriginalWerty]

Crafsman, i don't want to put any more strain on yourself for the channel but, honest to God, i would watch you build work tables all day

[@Penner_Baits]

Only the Crafsman could turn something as simple as shrinks dinks into something truly amazing. Never stop craftin’ Crafsman👍🏽

[@abk9314]

Happy Monday to the Crafsnation!!

[@Zissou2]

New island looks great. DOF for the win 😍

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Oh Crafsman, I love everything about this video, the beautiful humor, the feeling, the technical info, the beautiful DOF with your camera and your wonderful/fun drawings. This was as sweet and cool as a nice drink of water. Thank you.

[@sespider]

I did this last year when my friend Lee (IceyCat25) passed away. Except I used a printer to print out a bunch of his logo. After baking and resin covering them, I added lapel pins the backs and gave them away to his family and friends. The plastic curling in onto itself is a issue when baking. So you do have to keep an eye on it. Even with parchment paper on top. Adding UV resin on top does help, but it can be a pain when bubbles form while drying. I ended up skipping the resin due to this. I'm now working on 3D printing Lee's logo as a key charm for his family. Once done, I'll put the STL file up for free download.

[@lochmoigh1]

Thank you Crafsman. I will most likely never use this, but it is still entertaining, and your positive attitude is a beacon right now.

[@kelfae]

The shoulders!!! I might have laughed my coffee out of my nose.

[@JomasterTheSecond]

Man, this reminds me of when my brother and I used to put chip packets in the oven as a kid - they shrunk like mad. This seems a little more interesting than shrinking a packet of Twisties though. :P I especially love the domed pieces, the resin really gives them a sweet shine!

[@bertiesgirl1]

we used to do that as kids too, here in the UK it was a big thing

[@hambeastdelicioso1600]

CrafsMan, I have just discovered your channel and first off, I just love your voice (yes, even the whispery parts) and your manner of speaking because they make me feel very calm and safe. Second, as someone who worked for ten years at a national fabric and craft chain, I really appreciate your dedication to safety and the way you obviously read and follow package directions on craft supplies. Last, the sheer variety of crafts you demonstrate is so impressive! Your channel is an amazing resource and I've already gotten my husband and a friend to subscribe. I'm having a wonderful time exploring your video library.

[@lizday8140]

SEVEN minutes ago??? Oh, boy! I'm just in time! Can't wait to watch. Love me some Shrinky Dinks!

[@glutenfreegam3r177]

I once made a dog tag for my beloved pooch that passed away some years ago using "Shrinky Dink" and that was eventually replace with one of those vending machine tags found at your local pet shop. Thanks for sharing the knowledge with us TheCrafsMan and keep on SteadyCraftin

[@moxee33]

That's a brilliant idea! 💡

[@RMacca]

I love the combination of the shrink plastic and UV resin! Gives me something to make with my shrinky dink plastic that doesn't feel like something I could easily ruin

[@Atlantismonkey40]

I think I laughed more from your narration in this video, than all of last week. Keep crafting!

[@mazinz2]

I didn’t even watch the video yet but earlier today at work I was thinking about Shrinky dinks and realizing I still have some sheets when they re-released it a few years ago. Scary how things are sometimes in sync

[@Therealmrmeow]

Fantastic It's Shrink Plastic Make doodles From a trash pick Draw a thing That's real sick Add color Maybe alcoholic Cut 'em up No sharp edge nick Toaster on Not verticalic Watch 'em move Use a flat trick What you get It's like magic!

[@yayab4771]

I really loved this... something I can do with the kids.

[@imagitext1342]

I had forgotten about shrinky dink! My dad taught us how to do it when my sisters and I were little and we loved it. Great memories

[@henryibarra9476]

I do remember "Shrinky Dinks" Had a lot of fun with those. Thanks for this video.

[@JarlThorson]

I like the depth of field ability Crafsman.

[@YouDontGnomeMe]

Brings back memories of making a million shrinky dinks as a kid!

[@valentine_puppy]

Man Shrinky Dinks were so cool. Thank you so much Crafsman for showing me how. Awesome teacher and student of Steady Craftin. Alright.

[@jsantacruz3146]

I opened up my craft shop because of you!!! I enjoy your videos. plz never stop. u r amazing

[@jaxsouthside6042]

Boylei hobby time gave you props for the painting plastic video you Did. Keep up the awesome work.

[@Orcinus24x5]

Love the bass from 11:10 to 11:30! Sounds really good on my system!

[@ariannatorres3799]

That coloring technique is so smart! Definitely what I'll be doing from now on, also, I loved how you in cased the pin back in resin, I've never seen that before!

[@BeauJaxon]

Hi there, I'm new to this channel and would like to say, and forgive me if this has been said before and is a known thing, but this man is a modern day Bob Ross. Making works of art, teaching us, and all while making me feel like I'm with a friend. Mr. Craftman, I think I love you.

[@kandyappleview]

that's the rule: the A always stands for Administration

[@matt-v3912]

The line on one side and Color on the other is actually a very traditional way of doing things ! Oldie but goodie

[@amandaochfilmen]

I can’t believe it, my favourite crafter doing my favourite craft! 😍

[@jdubs5161]

Crafsman, your audio is blowin my mind! felt like an Imax when you rolled them colored pencils across your table

[@sclogse1]

I always make a point to put on the expensive headphones with these. Fat sounds....

[@See_Jay_Play]

Sometimes I wake up from nightmares and such in the middle of the night, and come here to listen to the Crafsman's soothing voice before attempting to go back to sleep.

[@angies6311]

Congratulations on the great new island work bench! It is going to make your filming sooooo much easier, and is going to give us (your faithful followers) a much better view of what you are doing. I'm excited!

[@HaXxXoVtotheZ]

This dude needs to do voiceovers for a cartoon. I'd watch that ALL DAY.

[@HaXxXoVtotheZ]

ALL DAY!

[@AlbertFilice]

I really like all things small, which makes me wonder why I never had these as a kid, heck I never even heard of them before! Thanks for the cool video, and I like the new island film setup :)

[@MyWorkbasket]

One tip Crafsman- if anyone is new to shrink plastic the best thing to make first is a ruler! Cut one end off of the sheet that is 1" wide, then mark it lengthwise with ruler marks. Then after you shrink it you know exactly how much it shrinks to help you plan projects. You get a good idea of what size piece to start with to make the finished size you want. I usually make a new ruler for each pack of shrink plastic, mostly because I always lose the old one.

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

my favorite one you made are the two birds adorable! :D love your uploads crafsman!!

[@KimberleyB]

I have to admit I'm pretty jealous of your setup. That's my dream workroom! You've got a smart camera setup, too.

[@eclipsestorm1975]

Quicknisity ... Love it. You are bringing me back to childhood. You rock bud

[@TylerHendrixO]

Doing lines on the top side and colors on the bottom side is also how they used to do animation on cels back in the day, so I think you've got the right idea Crafsman

[@laurentaylor9288]

That's real fast Crafsman! 🏃🏼‍♂️💨💨💨

[@fredericksquirlly]

I knew I loved this amazing person as soon as I seen one of his videos. Stay gold craft man. This channel is super bright! Shine on!

[@jajwarehouse1]

That island is an excellent addition to the shop.

[@JeffreySerpas]

Love that little egg character. Would be a cool key chain

[@jakerezac9088]

Always love a new upload from your. Your channel is always exposing me to new craft techniques. It feels like I'm collecting something useful whenever I watch your videos.

[@LaineyBug2020]

I love that you have a separate oven for the plastic. It's very important not to do this in an oven where you cook food, as the fumes get into the oven and they will cause cancer, which is also a good reason to use in a well ventilated area!

[@bc3316]

Thank you for sharing. So many reminiscences from childhood. You're the best.

[@lollylolly8186]

I just started using this medium last week to make magnets, pins and earrings for my daughter who teaches kindergarten. I could have used this video then.😁

[@jackkuehneman9300]

Crafsman's workshop is a work of art

[@pamappleby1400]

Oooo, that new workbench, nice job Crafsman 😃

[@Basket_Knot]

I died at "Woody Harrelson". I'm dead.

[@ultra4e]

Just ended a full evening of binge watching your videos...Best unique channel I've found on youtube! Texas hat tip to you Mr CrafsMan

[@pipipipurple]

I felt so connected to crafsman using the 3 hole punch on shrinky dinks!!! I do the exact same thing ALL the time!!! Thank you for the video crafsman, so fantastic as always!!

[@Amocles]

I'm pretty sure with your style and voice you could talk us through the apocalypse as our hair catches fire, and we would still feel pretty calm.

[@Dizzula]

That fox is the cutest thing I have ever seen

[@PlastikGatz]

There's just something so fitting to Crafsman's aesthetic when it comes to the music he chooses. Absolutely phenomenal!

[@lisaroper421]

I *love* shrinky-dinks! They are so very satisfying! I don't love my drawing, but when it gets small it is just so charming!!

[@rainbowditto9033]

That dance at the end had me outright jovial!!

[@Tim-57]

What an amazing project (as you mentioned) for Families! Your videos are always so thought out and informative. I really enjoy your sense of humour as well. Take care and thank you🙂

[@jazzyquack7905]

Yay! I love shrink plastic , can’t wait to learn how to improve! Just love watching your videos no matter what

[@leagueleaders]

I loved me some shrinky dinks. 80s were the best to be a kid.

[@GondozaSulo]

My children are going to love doing this, I used to shrink old potato chip packaging in the 80s the same way, thanks crafs man 👍🏽

[@psychicspidey]

WOW this makes me want to make my own pins!!

[@VelvetTeacup]

Lol @ 5:00 I love you Crafman. I literally cackled.

[@300poundbassman]

Cool stuff. I remember burning a few in my mom's stove when I was a wee lad 😄keep up the great stuff 300 pound baseman out,❤️

[@Plokman040]

My poppa said that.

[@readtruth6670]

I wish I could make all the old lego mini figures I never had (or the ones I lost). You guys remember the old original castle sets and the robin hood lookin dudes? I think I need about a million of them. Crafsman, let’s see some pyrography/woodburning! Lots of crazy stuff can be done w that basic concept. Organic stuff. Primitive. Sacred.

[@readtruth6670]

Also… WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THOSE AWESOME HOLOGRAM STICKERS USED TO BE ON E V E R Y T H I N G BACK IN THE DAY????????