Shrink Film Charms - Pack of 12

The Creatistics Shrink Film Charms - Pack of 12 is a creative and interactive craft activity that allows children to make their own personalised charm decorations. Each A4 sheet includes pre-printed charm designs on a sanded/matt surface, ready for colouring with coloured pencils or permanent markers. Once coloured, the sheets are cut and baked in a pre-heated oven, shrinking the designs to approximately 60% of their original size to form firm, miniature charms ideal for keyrings, bag tags, jewellery, zipper pulls, and more. This engaging craft is perfect for both classroom and at-home projects, helping children explore transformation through heat while developing their fine motor and artistic skills.

The process of colouring, cutting, baking and watching the design shrink provides a fun and fascinating hands-on experience. With 60 charms included in total, this set provides enough materials for group crafting sessions, making it great for classroom activities, parties, or collaborative gift-making. The high-quality shrink film ensures crisp, bright results and durability once baked, giving students a tangible, lasting product they can take pride in.

Educational Benefits:

• Develops fine motor control - Tracing, cutting and colouring support hand coordination.
• Encourages self-expression - Children personalise each charm with their own colour schemes and designs.
• Demonstrates scientific principles - Shows heat-induced material change and scale transformation.
• Enhances sequencing and planning - Fosters understanding of following structured steps in order.

Classroom Ideas:

• Create keepsake charms - Personalised keyrings or necklace charms for family gifts.
• STEM-art integration - Discuss size ratios and shrinking process as part of a science lesson.
• Friendship charm exchange - Students decorate and trade charms with peers.
• Design challenge - Students design a themed charm collection based on classroom topics or holidays.

Product Specifications:

• Pack Size: 12 A4 sheets
• Contents: 60 total charms
• Shrink Ratio: Shrinks to approx. 60% of original size
• Surface: Sanded/matt for colouring
• Compatible Media: Coloured pencils and permanent markers

Instructions:

• Step 1 - Colour charm design on matt side
• Step 2 - Preheat oven to 150 °C
• Step 3 - Place design on lined tray (matt side up) and bake
• Step 4 - Plastic will begin to shrink after 10 seconds
• Step 5 - Remove and press flat if needed

Tips:

• Use light colours as designs darken when baked
• Do not use watercolour paint or crayons

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