An option that you can do to get your children involved and let them make personalized ornaments. Scan in a picture from a coloring book. Print that just as you did in the video and make it large. I agree that adding the hole when your cutting is the best option. (I didn't do that the first time and had to drill a hole in the plastic). Once you have them printed. Cut them out with the Cricut or other cutting device. Let the children then color the pictures with magic markers. They can even put their names on them if you have left enough space around them. Then after they have colored in the picture. Put it in the oven just as you did. They come out great and the kids love watching them shrink down and the colors intensify. Thank you for posting this video. While still warm I have put them under a heavy book to make sure they stay flat as well. Great job. Thank you.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I love using shrink plastic with kids! Coloring it is so much fun!

Wonderful! Thank you Angie, as usual totally thorough - you're awesome!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

Hi, Angie. I really want to thank you for this video. I got the plastic and ordered the blade, which was supposed to be here today, but it's running late... maybe tomorrow. I've got the images I want to use. So I have all of my Cricut files saved and ready to go. I'm pretty anxious to get started with it.

Love shrink film! I decrease photos opacity so they are more light. Sharpie marker then cut is fun! I’ve made bookmarks and name takes.

Thank you, I haven’t heard of shrinks dinks in years. Cute kids and great idea.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great tutorial. Thank you, you covered all of my questions!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

I never bought Shrink Film until last week. Perfect timing, thanks! Hope you’ll do more videos using this product.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you! You just answered all my question!

This is what I looked for last year! Thank you for finding it...will get an order off to Amazon tomorrow (but first, dentist at 9a.m)

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

I learned you lower the saturation and brightness I believe I did it once and I think I did everything at 50% in illustrator they printed very muted, but then, as soon as they were in the oven, they got to normal color

This is pretty cool! Thank you!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

You bet!

Yay another crocus video

Ok, this is scary! I spent the last 2 days looking for shrink wrap photo gifts and no one has really shown me anything with details. But you post this today 😳😁. Love your tutorials and blog. You're such a great step by step teacher 😊👍

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help!

Thank you for sharing 👑

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Yep! Thanks for watching!

Thank You

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

Your knowledge is incredible Thank you so much for sharing ✨✨✨I’m a new Sub and new to cricut crafts . Only had my machine 2 weeks Hugs from U.K. ✨✨💜🌈

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subbing!

I just did this with transparency film.. it cut out fine in my cricut explore air.. no white involved!!! ☺️☺️

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting!

I will just keep saying it. YOU are my all time favorite Influencer ever! Thanks Angie!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you! I was not a school teacher but everyone asks that!

I hadn't even thought of this smh I wish I saw it before I bought the wood ornaments 😭😭 Thank you 😊

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

Thank You Angie! Is it possible to place parchment paper above and below the shrink plastic and use an easy press to shrink it?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think it would work? But it may be worth a try!

You are absolutely amazing! How in the world did you learn all of this.i have not registered my cricut yet because I have been sick.but I am amazed by your videos

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I literally just try many, many things! HA!

Question regarding clear- I know you said not to cut it. Does this Change if you can adhere something on top? I am fairly new and just found out about using shrink plastic for jewelry. The person I saw was using translucent and colored it with chalk pastels. I am so grateful for the tutorial- I had no idea where to start! Have an inkjet so SUPER EXCITED!

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

It may or may not cut it? You can definitely try it and see if you can get it to work!

Finally an useful video for me. Can I cut shrink plastic in the Cricut Joy?

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

No. The Joy does not have a deep point blade.

Thank you i gotta try this. Question, how do you figure out the ratio? Second what if you try using a heat press with parchment on either side. Hmm interesting thought

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

The packaging should state the ratio. I am not sure if a heat press would work!

Scary but awesome. Now can I use a reg oven?if so what temperature? How can I put the picture on a coaster using the shrink plastic

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I have used my regular oven for shrink plastic many times. I recommend using the directions on the package for time and temperature. And no this will not work for adding an image to coasters. I have done that with tattoo paper though. You can see that here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/dJygpahvnK7YYpc.html

i like you video do heat shrink plastic sheets work with cricut joy?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

No they will not.

Hi Angie Thank you for the great video. Can I use the Maker Knife Blade instead of the Deep-Point blade?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

No. It would cut too deep.

@mskeitok1657

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thank you so much for your quick reply!

Hi thanks for the video! My design has a lot of longer cut out pieces and keeps curling onto itself...even with something over the top. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks!

@AngieHolden

6 ай бұрын

That is the tough part. I don't have a ton of suggestions for that.

OMG! I want to do this so much! what printer did you use? could it be possible to get a print shop to print on the shrink sheets if you brought them in? I ask because my HP ink jet printer just does not print colors well anymore and am limited on ink costs! i know i really should get new color ink jet printer but have no clue which one to get! so much printing to do and so little ink! (and time)

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Try this for my printer: kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZYBnptBuos63aaQ.html and I am not sure about the print shop?

I successfully cut the clear shrink plastic with my maker 3, and a fine point blade, only issue I had was it slipped out of place, but I quickly realized that I had used a dirty mat. I paused the machine, carefully removed the plastic, then unloaded the mat, switched mats, and started over. I also used the blue mat. I did use scotch tape to keep it down after the slip. I had successfully cut some before adding the tape. I guess there are several ways that work. The other video I saw was by Creative Rachy

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Yes, usually you can get several things to work with these machines.

Would the cricut eye read the line on clear shrink plastic if you put a "frame" of white paper down behind the clear plastic sheet?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I had a few people ask this. And it might work? Maybe white tape? I would be concerned with the shrink plastic sticking well on the mat. It really needs to be down on there because it goes over several passes.

hello Angie!! thank you for the video. I have one question, what is the final thickness of the ornament?

@AngieHolden

6 ай бұрын

Gosh I did not measure it. But it will not bend or anything.

Thanks so much for the tutorial! By chance do you have a link to plastic that will with a laser printer?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I don't! Sorry!

@Mom_for_real_life

Жыл бұрын

You can not use shrink plastic with laser printers because they use heat in the printing process.

Thank you so much for the video! One question: Can you print on both sides of the Shrink plastic and make a double sided ornament?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that would work but maybe someone can figure it out.

@vanessadzuro6261

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden thank you for the reply. I may try after the Christmas and let you know. 😀

Cool. I just ordered the plastic and the blade. Does anybody know if epoxy resin will stick to this? Thanks!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I am sure it would. I haven't used it on there but it seems like it would work.

@MileyonDisney

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thanks.

@elizabethnewell3133

2 жыл бұрын

For best results add modge podge first and dry then your resin.

What setting would you reccomend for the fine point blade?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I use the deep point blade for this.

Does the HP 3755 printer print this shrink film?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

If you buy the inkjet shrink film, any inkjet should work.

i wonder if a blank paper on the back of the clear then both taped down will help the cricut cut the clear shrink paper

@AngieHolden

11 ай бұрын

Oh maybe?

I love this, but I do have a question. Is it necessary to use this in a dedicated oven or can it be done in a regular oven? Will it give off toxic fumes if I use the household oven to shrink?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I have used my household oven to shrink them before. I am not sure about anything toxic? You may read up on it before you do.

@BrendaLG

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thanks!

I already have a bunch of clear printable shrink paper. Is there a hack for using it? Like if I put white copy paper on the mat & then use tape to hold my shrink paper in place. Have you tried that? Or will the shrink paper move too much as it's cutting.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I think it would move too much. I don't know of a great hack that would be consistent enough to get good results.

has cricut removed this materal option or is it for series 3 only? ive got an explore air 2 and can not find it. Thanks

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

Not sure! I haven't used it in a while. You can try a different similar material.

I wonder if you tape down the parchment paper on top of the shrink sheet if it would keep it from curling so much.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I guess you could use heat tape?

@christinahernandez3988

Жыл бұрын

It curls because of the shrinking process. Use a weighted heat resistant block (like a marble square that is decently heavy) and place it on top of your shrinks while hot. It'll cool them flat.

Could you cut the clear and then color it before you shrink?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes you could do that!

What size for the image would you use for a charm bracelet?

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

Each brand of shrink plastic is a bit different so you may need to experiment with that.

Hi Angie can’t we use white copy paper under the clear shrink plastic maybe just tape both to the mat so Cricut can see the area to cut? Thanks for the information

@AngieHolden

3 ай бұрын

You will not get good cuts as the shrink plastic will not be stuck down to the mat.

@darleneroach2848

3 ай бұрын

@@AngieHolden thanks Angie 😊

If you put a white sheet of paper behind the clear shrink sheet, would it work to have cricut cut it then?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Then your shrink plastic wouldn't stick to the mat so that would not work.

Angie....How long does it generally take for an 8" printed picture to totally dry before cutting...?

@AngieHolden

10 ай бұрын

If you get the shrink plastic made for printing, I would say minutes? 15 maybe?

Silly question… I see how big the original pic you printed of say the football player was approx. 6.5” x 9”. I’m not good with %… could you share the inch dimensions of the shrunk size please? My friend wants to make a pic to fit inside a snow globe (which has small opening) and we thought a shrinky dink would work? Thanks in advance!!!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

You really need to go by the package of shrinky dink material. Mine shrinks to like 20% of the printed size but some shrink less. It should say!

@janet_mattson05

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden okay… thank you for getting back to me so quickly too!!

Would it work with a supplemation printer with supplemation ink We would love the see this experiment. I haven't seen any other videos on this process. Might be the first if you give it a try.

@AngieHolden

5 ай бұрын

This would not be for sublimation.

Do you have a video making earrings with this shrink plastic?

@AngieHolden

8 ай бұрын

I made some on my blog several years ago but no video: www.thecountrychiccottage.net/geometric-lace-jewelry-shrink-plastic/

Can you use a heat press for shrinking to shrink he dink?

@AngieHolden

11 ай бұрын

I don't think so but I have not tried!

can u make a video how to sealer it?? thank u

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I have never sealed shrink plastic?

Good morning. This is a good project. Two questions...cricut did not cut through the film, suggestions? Secondly, once shrunk, the picture got very dark. Thoughts? Thanks!

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Add more passes before you eject the material by pressing the go button again. The picture will get very dark as noted in the video. You can try to lighten it before printing.

@cherylconard821

2 жыл бұрын

I did run it through several rounds, didn’t work. It worked out. I picked lighter pictures but they really got dark. Thanks!

@elizabethnewell3133

2 жыл бұрын

reduce your color saturation by about half. You may have to try different amounts

I wonder if you could cut the clear on cricut if you taped a printer paper with the same design on it with the registration marks on it and taped it to the back of the clear paper? So that the cricut was reading the marks from the paper through the clear film? Hmmm? 🤔

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe? Any tricks seemed like more work than they were worth!

Also, how do I tell the Cricut where my printout is on the mat?

@AngieHolden

6 ай бұрын

Cricut will print registration marks and those will be read by the machine to locate the cuts.

Hey Angie, I thought the Maker 3 didn't use mats. I recently purchased it but didn't get mats. Can you please comment on this, as I am a bit confused now 🤔?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

You can use mats or you can use Smart Materials and no mat. For this product, you will have to use a mat. You can use any of the 12x12 or 12x24 mats with the Maker 3 or Explore 3. They are sold separately and don't come with the machine.

@kokocaballero8440

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thank you so much for the information and the timely response. I will ensure that I get it soon.

My Cricut having trouble reading the black line. Any tips?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I would put matte tape over the lines. Probably shiny.

Hi I wonder if you can help me. After I've printed it on my printer it makes registration marks but it smeers the registration marks on the plastic and my Explore won't read it.

@AngieHolden

9 күн бұрын

Make sure you are using a shrink plastic made for printing and that you are printing on the right side.

Thanks for the video, I would like to know what oven do you used for this vinyls.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I used a counter top convection oven but you can use any oven with shrink plastic.

Can you do this on a joy xtra?

@AngieHolden

9 ай бұрын

This takes the deep point blade which you cannot use on the Joy Xtra.

I'm trying to make croc jibbitz but when I cut and if it have words it cuts out the shape and words do you know why?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

You need to pick both the word and the shape at the same time and click flatten. That will make it where it just cuts the shape.

@beebeej1

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden thank you

When I print the plastic moves and cuts off half of my page. Is there a way I can keep it from moving?

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

Sounds like the feed in your printer is not picking up the sheet. You can try to clean the rollers but your printer might not be able to do it.

my question is do you sand the shrink plastic ?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

No. This brand is made for printing. I think people hack other shrink plastic and sand before printing.

put white tape on the back of the clear plastic so the cricut can read the registration lines

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Oh that may work! I didn't try that!

@AnisaDavisDetroit

2 жыл бұрын

I was thinking a the backing from permanent vinyl or a piece 9d white paper attached to the back side of the clear. Thanks for the video.

@elizabethnewell3133

2 жыл бұрын

What kind of tape, please?

Can you use a laser printer?

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

This was an inkjet printer.

Can you cook shrink plastic with a heat press?

@annahallemeyer1931

5 ай бұрын

Or with a cricut easy press?

@AngieHolden

5 ай бұрын

I use a small oven.

Hi what name brand is the oven you are using ?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

It is just a convection oven. I found a steal on Amazon a few years ago so I keep one in my craft room.

@customdesignssuperstore5229

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden what is the brand ?I knew it was a convection oven

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

It says "New House" on Amazon.

also, I tried to make a rectangle...doesn't work when you are shrinking the material.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure what didn't work about it?

Couldnt u put a peice of white paper on thr back to cut it?

@AngieHolden

9 күн бұрын

Then it would not stick to the mat properly.

@escapedgoat5865

9 күн бұрын

@AngieHolden oh ya forgot about that part. I'm glad u responded because I would have wasted my time attempting that

That's awesome. I so want to do this but make charms for jewelry. BTW, those kids are cute. Are they yours 😁

You are so good at explaining! This autistic girl is ready to craft😂

I assume this is your family. I hope they get a "cut" of the profit on this one. 😃

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

HA! They will get over it!

The picture's quality suffered (it's really dark ) because you didn't lower the opacity of the pictures before you printed it

@AngieHolden

Жыл бұрын

You can lower the opacity when you make your version!

I just checked my Explore Air 2, and I do not have "Plastic Packaging" available. Is that through subscription or for the Maker only?

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

Well darn it. That is so weird. I don't know why it would only be Maker. Do you have any "plastic" settings?

@MileyonDisney

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Thanks. Yes, I have Cutting Mat Protector, Foil Acetate, Stencil Film - 0.4mm, and Transparency. They do make a deep cut blade for Air 2. Maybe the Air 2 doesn't have as much power as the maker? I'll make a material manually. Could you please share the specifications of the Plastic Packaging material? Thanks for your help and for all of your amazing videos.

@AngieHolden

2 жыл бұрын

I have cut this on my Air 2 so you can definitely do it. And you can get a deep point blade for that machine. Try making a custom material setting with the deep point blade. Pressure 310. Passes 5x. You might have to increase those passes. Try your first one and see what happens. You can see how to make a custom setting here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/d6GJtJNveLSTZNI.html

@MileyonDisney

2 жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Wow! Thanks for all of your help, Angie! I have my ornaments printed, and I should get the blade today. Thanks again!