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.

Step 1: 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.

Step 2: Weave Pieces

Now weave the strips through the squares in a normal weaving fashion. I used only about five in each; when I tried to pack it too tightly I ended up ripping my squares. It also ended up looking tidier if I trimmed the strips to line up right with the end of the slits.

Step 3: Punch Holes & Bake

Once the squares are woven, punch holes in all four corners. Now, bake. This is the fun part. I recommend sitting in front of your oven in anticipation.

Step 4: Attach Metal Findings

Now use jump rings to attach all the squares together. Attach a clasp and a length of chain to the two ends to close it. It would probably be easier to just have one hole punched in the middle of these two end squares, but I didn't plan ahead and made it work with two holes. You can find what works for you and adjust it to fit your wrists.

Step 5: Wear

Now wear it. Ta-da! Gorgeous.

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12 Comments

kathynv

11 years ago on Introduction

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.

GIJillie

11 years ago on Step 5

I have 25 sheets of shrinky dink! I think this will take care of one of them! Thanks, its very cute!

dilinin

11 years ago on Introduction

i thought its ideal for fashionable belt ....:)) luv this bracelet ..

sunshiine

11 years ago on Introduction

Love this, thanks for sharing.

gwylan

11 years ago on Introduction

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.