Lots 'O' Bots Bracelet

This bracelet is made with shrinkplastic.  You can use any images you like, mod the shapes, hand draw, rubber stamp, or whatever.  I used the plastic you can inkjet print on and got the robot pictures from google for this project.

Step 1 Supplies

This is what I used, feel free to substitute:

computer
printer
shrinkplastic for inkjet- this kind is fairly pricey- $10.95 (I think) for a pack of 6 sheets- the regular is $4.95 (can't remember exact prices)
a hole punch that makes little holes (1/8")
scissors
toaster oven
small piece of no-slip shelf liner
votive candle ( this is to mold the curve of the shrinky tiles)
3 chopsticks/ pencils/ heavy skewers- your choice
roll of tape
can of sealer
jewelry pliers- optional round nose pliers, clips, 1 eye pin, & 1 bead/charm (for dangle if you want one).
paper cutter, xacto & ruler, whatever you use to cut paper
7mm 18gauge jump rings (i like heavy duty)
5mm 18gauge jump rings
1 clasp

Comments

[grannyjones]

In the late 70's, I used the disposable palette sheets on a pad sold at art supply stores. A great cheap craft for kids. They shrunk more one way than the other, but no biggie.

[dismissie]

hi grannyjones- somehow I missed these as a kid, so I'm having lots of fun making up for lost time!

[scoochmaroo]

I was just talking to someone about how I'd always wanted to do this with the Mexican Lotteria cards! She'd never heard of Shrinky Dinks. . .

[dismissie]

Hi scoochmaroo- I''ve made bracelets with both Loteria cards and Tarot cards- they work great