Don’t tell my college art professor, but I am having a BALL making art with shrink plastic rather than oil paints and canvases! You read that right…making art with that Shrinky Dinks stuff! Yes, you can create art with what is generally regarded by all as a children’s crafting material! Maybe the kids had it right all along…you should have FUN while making art! There’s no need to stress and strain over an art project when you can just print imagery, cut it out, bake it and voila! Magical pieces of sturdy plastic, ready to use in a variety of artistic endeavors! Are you ready to give it a try yourself? It really doesn’t get any easier than this…
Embrace your inner child and indulge in some artful play! This ain’t the stuff you crafted with back in the 70’s! Now, with an inkjet printer, you can print your own personal photos, your own artwork…the possibilities are endless! I am overwhelmed by the vast creative scope of this product!
Everything I have learned in this past year about working with inkjet shrink plastic I am passing on to you! Read on to find out more!
*If you have already taken my ‘Dainty Dioramas’ workshop, you will have received most of this information…perhaps try one of my other shrink plastic project courses…
Flower Fairy Boxes, Fairy Light Jars or Plastic Paper Dolls!
In this course you’ll learn:
- what you need to know to successfully print on inkjet shrink plastic. It’s not rocket surgery, but I can drop a little knowledge on you…
- how to adjust your own personal photos for use with inkjet shrink plastic.
- tips and tricks for cutting out the shrink plastic..yes, there are some specialized techniques involved!
- how to add color and design to your shrink plastic images with three different forms of pastels.
- how to accent your designs with stencils.
- how to add design elements with rubber stamps.
- what to expect when baking shrink plastic and how to thermoform pieces
- how to add color AFTER baking.
- how to create crowns and hats from printed shrink plastic.
- how to put them all together…don’t believe me? Take a peek at the video below to see what past participants have created with shrink plastic after taking one of my workshops!
In this course you’ll receive the following:
- several hours of video instruction with “lifetime” access!
- four downloadable PDF sheets of imagery already prepped and ready to use with inkjet shrink plastic!
- instructions on how to adjust your own photos for use with inkjet shrink plastic
- access to private FB group to post pictures, chat, ask questions and meet classmates!
- special give-aways of materials and original art!
- heaps of ideas and inspiration!
Supply list
Hover over highlighted words in blue to activate links..I’m a visual person…I like pictures of things! A full supply list for each workshop will be provided with completed registration, but I want you to know that there are a few supplies that are essential for completion of this project so that you may budget accordingly.
Grafix White INKJET Shrink Film (I do not recommend Shrinky Dinks Inkjet…I never could get it to print correctly, pieces stuck to themselves as they baked, the plastic didn’t flatten completely, and it smelled bad during baking.)
Toaster Oven (although you can shrink the plastic in your regular oven…I just like having dedicated craft appliances)
Access to an INKJET Printer (a laser printer will not work because it uses heat to set the ink and this heat might warp your shrink plastic)
Chalks or Pastels (these can be stick, Pan, or my favorite CarbOthello)
Small Paintbrushes
Small Ceramic Tile
Spatula
Testimonials about my workshops featuring
shrink plastic…they’ll get their five bucks later…kidding..sort of:
“Ohmygosh, this is so much fun! I bought all four of the extra downloads on your Etsy store, too. Now I’m waiting to get my second package of the shrinking plastic from Amazon and debating ordering the package of 50 sheets. Thanks for the super fun class, Stephanie!”
“I am so enjoying this course. The videos are great – so many useful tips and so inspiring.”
“I can’t stop cutting out pieces and baking them!”
“Stephanie, you’ve created a group of shrink art addicts!!!!! I hope you’re happy!!!!!”
“This is SO. MUCH. FUN.”
*By clicking on purchase link, you are agreeing to Studio Rubiano Workshops Policy…so you might wanna read it first.
You will receive a confirmation email after payment with more information on the workshop!
Hope to see you in the classroom!
