Doodle Earrings (Jewelry Charms) by Recycling #6 plastic (Make your own shrinky dinks!)

Step 6 Sealing - optional

The ink will scratch off of the shrinky plastic, so if you want to seal the charms, I've had the best success with dipping in polyurethane and letting dry overnight. However, I have also had some hairline cracks appear by the hole when i've tried this with tear drop shaped charms. So your mileage may vary.

You can also try painting with clear fingernail polish, several of my readers on Dabbled have said that worked for them!

Unless you want the colors to lighten considerably, don't seal with any sort of spray acrylic that contains acetone. Although, it may give you an interesting effect! (I have a whole section on that in my experiments)

Comments

[KwartzKitten]

Have you ever tried using crazy glue? It's far from perfect and a good whiff while concentrating on your piece will make your eyes water, but I've gotten good results from merely one coat.

[DotatDabbled]

that's an excellent idea. will have to try it!

[htonks]

Could you use clear nail polish over these instead of polyurethane?

[DotatDabbled]

Yes, in fact, several people have recommended that.

[Jiji]

I have had good luck with spray varnish....I hold the spray nozzle about a foot away and spray very lightly. Works like a charm.

If you spray too heavy or too close, or yes, it could get interesting.

It's nice too, because it's dry in about 10 minutes.

[smashmellow]

WOW! what great gifts these will make. Thank you so much!

[JusticeRose]

I tried sealing with clear nailpolish and it smudged the sharpie then when it dried came off the plastic in a sheet.

[DotatDabbled]

Another thing to try is Diamond Glaze
I haven't but several people have reported that this works well:
http://www.amazon.com/Judikins-GP005-Diamond-Glaze-2-Ounce/dp/B001B26II4

[melynia]

what does "ymmv" mean?

[DotatDabbled]

ymmv = "Your Mileage May Vary" which basically means, you may have better/worse results!