{"product_id":"white-printable-shrink-film-pack-of-12","title":"White Printable Shrink Film - Pack of 12","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Creatistics White Printable Shrink Film - Pack of 12 is a versatile and creative crafting material perfect for producing unique keepsakes, classroom art, and personalised gifts. These A4 shrink film sheets shrink to approximately 60% of their original size when baked, allowing students to observe transformation while engaging in hands-on creative expression. The sheets feature a sanded\/matt side, making them ideal for drawing with coloured pencils, permanent markers, acrylic paints, or even printing photographs using an ink jet printer. This opens up endless artistic opportunities, from vibrant artwork to photographic mementos, all made compact and long-lasting after baking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese sheets are a valuable educational tool that can integrate visual arts, STEM, and design technology into one fun project. Children will enjoy seeing their designs shrink and transform, creating sturdy end products like key tags, magnets, charms, and jewellery that they can proudly display or give as gifts. This resource also provides a great way to introduce children to heat transformation, material changes, and sequential crafting processes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEducational Benefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotes fine motor skill development\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tracing, cutting, and decorating help build coordination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFosters creativity and personal expression\u003c\/strong\u003e - Students design their own wearable or displayable items.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntroduces scientific concepts\u003c\/strong\u003e - Observe heat shrinkage and material transformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEncourages planning and sequencing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Students follow a series of steps to create a final product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassroom Ideas:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSTEM-meets-Art activity\u003c\/strong\u003e - Teach shrinking ratios or explore physical changes in materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCreate key tags or ornaments\u003c\/strong\u003e - Add personalised designs and give as gifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhoto art gallery\u003c\/strong\u003e - Students print and shrink portraits or class photos for a unique display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake wearable art\u003c\/strong\u003e - Shrink personalised designs into jewellery, such as bracelets or rings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12 A4 sheets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShrink Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shrinks to approx. 60% of original size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sanded\/matt side for colouring or ink jet printing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Media:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coloured pencils, permanent markers, acrylic paint, ink jet printer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 1 - Draw, paint, or print on matt side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 2 - Cut out design and punch hole if required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 3 - Pre-heat oven to 150 °C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 4 - Place design on lined tray, matt side up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 5 - Bake until design shrinks and flattens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 6 - Press flat if needed with spatula or mitt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse light colours (designs darken when baked)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePunch holes prior to baking for jewellery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwist while warm to create 3D shapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use watercolour paint or crayons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExclusive to MTA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Creatistics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42238344855665,"sku":"CS4002","price":35.95,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/7633\/6753\/files\/cs4002_creatistics-white-printable-shrink-film-pack-of-12_v1_7.jpg?v=1760000900","url":"https:\/\/teaching.co.nz\/products\/white-printable-shrink-film-pack-of-12","provider":"Modern Teaching Aids NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}