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Shrinky Dink Woven Bracelet Tutorial

Shrinky Dink Woven Bracelet Tutorial

I experimented a bit and created this woven shrinky dink bracelet.  For this project, you will need one sheet of shrinky dink, jump rings, and a clasp.

 
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Step 1Cut Pieces

Cut Pieces

I started by cutting out five squares of shrinky dink, about 2"x2." I have tiny wrists so you may need more squares. I rounded the corners with a paper punch and then cut out lots of thin strips of shrinky dink that were a little shorter than the square. 

Next, I used a craft blade to cut strips in the squares. Leave space around the entire edge. This was the tricky part. It's not that easy to cut the strips through the shrinky dink so be careful not to cut yourself. It's also possible to pull down too far and cut all the way down to the end of the square.
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Jan 28, 2012. 7:49 PMkathynv says:
Very nice. I think that your weaving is inspired, and would be easy to mix up and use in many jewelry pieces on your Etsy site. Consider woven hearts or circles as the links on your bracelet, or use colored plastic as the weaving material on a clear or white background. I've had decent luck giving the plastic a light sanding then coloring it with colored pencils. The color looks weak before baking, but intensifies when the plastic is shrunk. Also, since the weaving takes so much time, you might consider a woven piece as the highlight of a beaded bracelet or a pendant hanging from an interesting bit of chain. Best of luck with your lovely crafts.
Jan 23, 2012. 3:41 AMGIJillie says:
I have 25 sheets of shrinky dink! I think this will take care of one of them! Thanks, its very cute!
Aug 24, 2011. 9:23 PMdilinin says:
i thought its ideal for fashionable belt ....:)) luv this bracelet ..
Aug 9, 2011. 2:22 PMsunshiine says:
Love this, thanks for sharing.
Aug 4, 2011. 11:35 AMgwylan says:
Just a word to the wise recycler. Shrinky-dink is a commercial name for bi-axially oriented polystyrene, which is pretty common packaging material. Use the clear or colored thin sheet stuff with a #6 recycling code stamped on it. The quality will vary, but on the other hand, it's free.
Aug 5, 2011. 1:20 PMdchall8 says:
I've looked for this and cannot find anything packaged in #6. Where do you find it?
Aug 9, 2011. 10:51 AMgwylan says:
Clear plastic food containers, like bakery clamshells, are your best bet. You also find the '6' on foamed containers, but that form doesn't work.

Good hunting.
Aug 5, 2011. 10:07 AMghawkins3 says:
How long do you bake this and at what temperature? Any concerns about off-gassing?
Aug 5, 2011. 8:23 AMRaisedByRobots says:
ooh ahh, nice. me likey
Aug 4, 2011. 10:38 AMsupersoftdrink says:
Cool instructable, and great photos and instructions!
Aug 4, 2011. 10:22 AMjessyratfink says:
I just love the way this looks!

I recently saw this on Craft and I'm so happy you shared it with us too. :D

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I like crafting and am kind of addicted. I'm currently working on starting my own craft business. You can check out my site here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ABirdInTheHandArt