What number plastic Can you use for Shrinky Dinks?
What number plastic Can you use for Shrinky Dinks?
#6 plastic
Shrinky Dinks can be made from #6 plastic. #6 plastic is the classification for Polystyrene (aka Styrofoam). When you think Styrofoam you’re likely thinking of disposable cups or take out containers. This is NOT what you want to use for this project!
Can you use number 2 plastic for Shrinky Dinks?
Shrinky Dink Plastic Here where I live, we can only recycle number one and two plastic. You may have more options where you live, but this activity is fun too and you can still recycle the scraps for shrinky dink plastic. Check the little triangle on the container and see if you can find one with a 5 or a 6.
Can you use Number 3 plastic for Shrinky Dinks?
Batch #3 was the best shrinky dink, in that they shrunk well, thickened well, and stayed flat.
Can you make Shrinky Dinks with #7 plastic?
Yep – plain old #6 containers make the perfect shrinky dink art. You can reuse plastic you may have got from ordering take out – or you can purchase some at your dollar store. Any #6 plastic will work – just make sure it says #6 on the bottom of the plastic.
Can I use #1 plastic for Shrinky Dinks?
Number 1 plastic shrinks a little, but not much and also sometimes just turns white and curls – it’s not a good material for DIY shrinky dinks. The #6 plastic with the ridges has a pretty neat effect when made into a shrinky dink.
Is number 6 plastic reusable?
Number 6 plastic stands for polystyrene (PS) or styrofoam. This is one of the plastic recycling codes that must be avoided or, at least, reused as it is hard to recycle 6 plastic.
Which plastic code numbers are safe?
Although, the best is to avoid plastic usage at all, if you have to use it, there are certain codes that are safer than the others. Generally, codes 2, 4 and 5 are better than code 1, 3, 6 and 7.
Can you use number 4 plastic for Shrinky Dinks?
It turns out that only ONE KIND of plastic can be used as a Shrinky Dink stand in, and that’s plastic stamped with a #6 recycle code. Other kinds of plastic doesn’t work, and some might even be dangerous. Doh!
Can you reuse #5 plastic?
Identify the Plastic Number If you find as #2, #4, or #5 plastic, those are fairly safe to reuse. These contain low levels of polyethylene thermoplastic, low-density polyethylene, and polypropylene.
How much does a Shrinky Dink shrink?
Remember your shrinky dink will shrink to about 1/3 of the size of the original plastic. You can be creative with this – do circles, squares, lightning bolts – whatever your imagination can come up with.
Can You shrink Dink art?
Yep – plain old #6 containers make the perfect shrinky dink art. You can reuse plastic you may have got from ordering take out – or you can purchase some at your dollar store. Any #6 plastic will work – just make sure it says #6 on the bottom of the plastic.
How big does a valentine’s day shrink Dink pattern get?
There are two sizes of each design of shrinky dink patterns available. The small ones shrink down to about half an inch and the larger size shrink down to about an inch. If you want larger items, you can print the valentine images out and blow them up on a copier, then trace them.
What kind of plastic do you use to make Shrinkies?
Any #6 plastic will work – just make sure it says #6 on the bottom of the plastic. If you do decide to use a plastic container from a food that was leftover just make sure it is fully cleaned and dried! Colored permanent markers Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Cut the plastic into sizes and shapes you want your shrinky dinks to have.
