Comments on: Part 4 of the Shrinky Dink Test lab: Successful sealing.. maybe http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html Experiments in Art, Craft, and Food Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:04:59 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Lynn http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-2803 Lynn Sat, 02 Jan 2010 04:41:37 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-2803 I experimented with a few different sealing methods and here's my 2 cents. I have found that embossing powder, used liberally, works really really well. Just coat the heck out of the side you need sealed (after you have shrinked the dink, of course) and stick it back in the oven for 2-4 minutes at 300*. The clear embossing powder works really well, but I discovered you could get away with printing on the frosted shrinky dinks but you just needed a white or black embossing to seal the ink and make the picture show up. The only hard part is keeping the embossing from getting onto the side of the picture you don't want opaque! I also tried glossy accents with one I did using colored pencil. The colors bled into the sealant. Could be a cool effect for some pieces, but wasn't what I was looking for. It did leave a great coating, though. I experimented with a few different sealing methods and here’s my 2 cents. I have found that embossing powder, used liberally, works really really well. Just coat the heck out of the side you need sealed (after you have shrinked the dink, of course) and stick it back in the oven for 2-4 minutes at 300*. The clear embossing powder works really well, but I discovered you could get away with printing on the frosted shrinky dinks but you just needed a white or black embossing to seal the ink and make the picture show up. The only hard part is keeping the embossing from getting onto the side of the picture you don’t want opaque!

I also tried glossy accents with one I did using colored pencil. The colors bled into the sealant. Could be a cool effect for some pieces, but wasn’t what I was looking for. It did leave a great coating, though.

]]> By: David http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-2510 David Mon, 07 Sep 2009 23:03:43 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-2510 I'm looking for some #6 plastic right now. I got "tricked" into buying #1 (operator error), but at least the cookies were good. In the mean time, has anyone tried sealing with that old standby, Mod Podge? Or dipping into white glue and letting it dry? I’m looking for some #6 plastic right now. I got “tricked” into buying #1 (operator error), but at least the cookies were good. In the mean time, has anyone tried sealing with that old standby, Mod Podge? Or dipping into white glue and letting it dry?

]]> By: Calyx Ann http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-655 Calyx Ann Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:30:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-655 Thanks for doing all this hard work! This information is exactly what I was looking for to use with kids in afterschool art program! Brilliant!! Thanks for doing all this hard work! This information is exactly what I was looking for to use with kids in afterschool art program! Brilliant!!

]]> By: AllyEmm http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-654 AllyEmm Wed, 24 Dec 2008 12:13:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-654 This is a great post! <br/><br/>I just thought id offer my 2 cents. I have a feeling that you pieces might be cracking because of the amount of Polyurethane you are putting on top of it. It looks as if you use a really good amount and the chemicals in the sealer might be creating some weird sort of chemical reaction as it is drying. I dont know for sure though it is just a thought, you could try using less sealer and see if it continues to crack.<br/><br/>Hello, I'm Sally - you asked what happens if you don't seal your pieces. Honestly I think it depends on how you make it and what you plan on using it fore. If you color it with colored pencils it will most definately fade over time and may rub off with skin contact or even on your clothes which I don't think is very atractive. I you color with sharpies, pens, or even print your designs (depending on your inks i suppose) It can run if it gets wet, warp if it gets hot, and also can rub off on the skin esspecially if someone is sweating, which may cause ink poisoning (in extreme cases).<br/><br/>There are many different kinds of sealers as well. I usually stick with the spray on sealers because it is quick and painless, but if I want a more thick, glass-like coating I use liquid plastic and pour or paint it on.<br/><br/>Good luck to everyone :) This is a great post!

I just thought id offer my 2 cents. I have a feeling that you pieces might be cracking because of the amount of Polyurethane you are putting on top of it. It looks as if you use a really good amount and the chemicals in the sealer might be creating some weird sort of chemical reaction as it is drying. I dont know for sure though it is just a thought, you could try using less sealer and see if it continues to crack.

Hello, I’m Sally – you asked what happens if you don’t seal your pieces. Honestly I think it depends on how you make it and what you plan on using it fore. If you color it with colored pencils it will most definately fade over time and may rub off with skin contact or even on your clothes which I don’t think is very atractive. I you color with sharpies, pens, or even print your designs (depending on your inks i suppose) It can run if it gets wet, warp if it gets hot, and also can rub off on the skin esspecially if someone is sweating, which may cause ink poisoning (in extreme cases).

There are many different kinds of sealers as well. I usually stick with the spray on sealers because it is quick and painless, but if I want a more thick, glass-like coating I use liquid plastic and pour or paint it on.

Good luck to everyone :)

]]> By: Ms. Johnson http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-653 Ms. Johnson Tue, 15 Jul 2008 23:13:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-653 Hola!!<br/><br/>I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Shrinky Dinks's. Thanks soooo much for this WONDERFUL blog. AS I was reading your 5 part series...I was moved...I might send hubby out in an hour to get me a carry out...I feel inspired!!<br/><br/>RE: the cracking hole<br/>When I am in full "shrink" mode, I ALWAYS forget to punch holes before I bake. When I do, after they cool off I pull out my handy dandy drill and make the hole any size that I want. I usually use 2 magazines or an old phone book as my base and then I drill my hole. To date, I have not had a problem.<br/><br/>RE: sealing<br/>I LOVE and LIVE for a challenge...I WILL make it my life's work to find a way to seal these puppies. When I do, I will post...<br/><br/>The self proclaimed "Shrinky Dink Queen"...<br/>Tiffany Hola!!

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Shrinky Dinks’s. Thanks soooo much for this WONDERFUL blog. AS I was reading your 5 part series…I was moved…I might send hubby out in an hour to get me a carry out…I feel inspired!!

RE: the cracking hole
When I am in full “shrink” mode, I ALWAYS forget to punch holes before I bake. When I do, after they cool off I pull out my handy dandy drill and make the hole any size that I want. I usually use 2 magazines or an old phone book as my base and then I drill my hole. To date, I have not had a problem.

RE: sealing
I LOVE and LIVE for a challenge…I WILL make it my life’s work to find a way to seal these puppies. When I do, I will post…

The self proclaimed “Shrinky Dink Queen”…
Tiffany

]]> By: Rosie&amp;James http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-652 Rosie&amp;James Sun, 13 Jul 2008 20:54:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-652 These are so super cool! I guess I've been living in a closet for the last 26 years because I've never heard of these things. How awesome are you?! (your validation is well deserved.)<br/><br/>Thanks for the totally awesome series. These are so super cool! I guess I’ve been living in a closet for the last 26 years because I’ve never heard of these things. How awesome are you?! (your validation is well deserved.)

Thanks for the totally awesome series.

]]> By: boberry http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-651 boberry Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:46:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-651 Well i read your blog for the first time today and was totally inspired. I normally don't buy anything in those plastic containers, but ran out to the shop today and bought some croissants as a treat. Now that i am full from my treat I am going to give shrinking a try. Tomorrow i am going to visit some of my friends and neighbours and ask them to save their plastic for me.<br/>Thanks so much!<br/>Bo Well i read your blog for the first time today and was totally inspired. I normally don’t buy anything in those plastic containers, but ran out to the shop today and bought some croissants as a treat. Now that i am full from my treat I am going to give shrinking a try. Tomorrow i am going to visit some of my friends and neighbours and ask them to save their plastic for me.
Thanks so much!
Bo

]]> By: Brooke http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-650 Brooke Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:42:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-650 I saw them, and I have human eyes! I'm up to my armpits in new craft ideas, but I loved shrinky dinks so much as a kid that this is getting moved to the top of the pile. I saw them, and I have human eyes! I’m up to my armpits in new craft ideas, but I loved shrinky dinks so much as a kid that this is getting moved to the top of the pile.

]]> By: Dot http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-649 Dot Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:46:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-649 stitch markers are a great idea!<br/><br/>the poly says it's non-yellowing -- we'll have to see how it works! <br/><br/>Glad you all enjoyed this!<br/><br/>By the way, just wanted to say, as I included in Part 1, this idea is not original to me.. many thanks to several other websites for ideas (curbly, craftster, and others). stitch markers are a great idea!

the poly says it’s non-yellowing — we’ll have to see how it works!

Glad you all enjoyed this!

By the way, just wanted to say, as I included in Part 1, this idea is not original to me.. many thanks to several other websites for ideas (curbly, craftster, and others).

]]> By: Dorathy http://dabbled.org/2008/07/part-4-of-shrinky-dink-test-lab.html/comment-page-1#comment-648 Dorathy Sat, 12 Jul 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2008/07/09/part-4-of-the-shrinky-dink-test-lab-successful-sealing-maybe/#comment-648 Thanks for this series. I have been wanting to make stitch markers (for knitting), and I love the idea of using recycled material. Thanks for this series. I have been wanting to make stitch markers (for knitting), and I love the idea of using recycled material.

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