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Step 2The Shrinkie Medal
This is the real creativity; where you are not limited by anything but imagination. I needed some medals for my Theater students so I designed a version of the classic comedy/tragedy masks.
The 2 1/2" drawing shrunk to about 3/4". I've used 3" as well. Printing words also works well since the shrinking process improves imperfections in tracing.
Trace the drawing using a large sharpie. Turn it as needed to make best use of your piece of plastic.
Cut each one out. Tedious, but remember the money you're saving. Cut on the outside of the dark line if you want this in your medal, I did. You can always add any with the sharpie that get cut off too much in the process.
Careful on inside corners where the scissors can break the plastic as you try to make the turn. I suggest coming into the corner from each side to avoid this possibility.
My trusty single-hole punch, what would I do without it? I leave at least an 1/8" from each edge to avoid the plastic melting away from the hole.
The 2 1/2" drawing shrunk to about 3/4". I've used 3" as well. Printing words also works well since the shrinking process improves imperfections in tracing.
Trace the drawing using a large sharpie. Turn it as needed to make best use of your piece of plastic.
Cut each one out. Tedious, but remember the money you're saving. Cut on the outside of the dark line if you want this in your medal, I did. You can always add any with the sharpie that get cut off too much in the process.
Careful on inside corners where the scissors can break the plastic as you try to make the turn. I suggest coming into the corner from each side to avoid this possibility.
My trusty single-hole punch, what would I do without it? I leave at least an 1/8" from each edge to avoid the plastic melting away from the hole.
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