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Shrink Film Activity Pack

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This Shrink Film Activity Kit provides everything needed to create fun, personalised shrinky designs. The pack includes 12 A4 sheets of clear shrink film, 12 coloured pencils, and scissors. The shrink film shrinks to 60% of its original size when baked in the oven, allowing students to create custom jewellery, key tags, magnets, and more. The sanded, matt side of the sheets is perfect for colouring with pencils or permanent markers, while the clear side provides a transparent finish once baked. This engaging activity encourages creativity, fine motor skills, and understanding of how materials change when heated.

Benefits:

  • Stimulates Creativity: Children can design and colour their own artwork, turning it into small, tangible pieces like keychains or jewellery.
  • Develops Fine Motor Skills: Drawing, cutting, and colouring help improve hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
  • Hands-on Learning: Students can explore the concept of shrinkage and transformation as they watch their designs shrink in the oven.
  • Versatile: Great for making personalised gifts, crafts, and classroom projects, as well as reinforcing art and design skills.
  • Safe & Supervised: While fun and interactive, the activity requires adult supervision when using the oven, ensuring safety in the classroom.

Classroom Ideas:

  • Keychains & Jewellery: Have students create personalised keychains, bracelets, or necklaces to wear or give as gifts.
  • Classroom Rewards: Students can make their own reward badges or magnets with positive messages to display in the classroom.
  • Gift Making: Perfect for creating unique gifts for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or special classroom events.
  • Scientific Exploration: Incorporate the shrink film activity into science lessons by explaining how heat causes the material to shrink and transform.
  • Design Project: Challenge students to create their own designs based on a particular theme, such as animals, holidays, or their favourite hobbies.

Instructions: 

  • Draw a design on the matt side of the shrink film using coloured pencils or permanent markers.
  • Cut out design and punch a hole if required.
  • Pre-heat oven to 150C.
  • Place design on a lined tray (matt side up) and bake in pre-heated oven.
  • Plastic will begin to shrink after 10 seconds. Remove from oven when plastic has returned to its flat shape.
  • If your pieces don’t lie completely flat, lightly press with a spatula, cardboard or oven mitt.


Tips Include: 

  • Use light colours when drawing—designs will darken after baking.
  • Punch a hole before baking to create jewellery or key tags.
  • While still warm, shape or twist designs into rings or bracelets.
  • Avoid using watercolour paint or crayons.
  • Colouring and cutting are recommended for children aged 5+, with adult supervision.
  • A responsible adult must handle the baking process.

Inclusions:

  • 12 x A4 clear shrink film sheets
  • 12 x Coloured pencils
  • 1 x Pair of scissors

Product Specifications:

  • Sheet Size: A4
  • Shrinkage: 60% of original size when baked
  • Suitable for: Ages 5+ (adult supervision required for oven use)

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Kit components

Component  Name  Quantity  Unit  In stock
CS4000   Creatistics Clear Shrink Film - Pack of 12   1   EACH
DP14433   Westcott Scissor Blue 15 cm   1   EACH
CS0090   Creatistics Coloured Pencils - Pack of 12   1   PK12