shrinky-dinks

last night my kids had friends over. we made shrinky-dinks. remember them? i loved them as a kid.

1. you color with sharpies on a piece of #6 plastic.

2.throw them on a cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil.

3. bake them for 1-5 minutes (wait until theyre small and flat) at 275 degrees.

4. voila! a shrunken art masterpiece.

i think you can buy this special clear plastic at arts and craft stores, but we use ours from recycled plastic containers, like strawberry containers and food carry out boxes. just make sure that it is the #6 plastic. if you and your little ones have any questions, drop me a line. ill help answer anything i can.

here is a picture of the kids peering into the oven watching the magic at work.