Use these Free Shrinky Dink Templates to create earrings, keychains, or charms. Shrinky Dinks are a fun and affordable activity for the whole family!
Shrinky Dinks are a throwback to childhood. We spent hours and hours creating fun designs. Now, I make designs with my family.
I am not great at drawing, so I need a template. Since I could not find what I wanted, I created templates, which I now pass on to you.
Free Shrinky Dink Templates
I’ve provided five different template sets for you to use. There are Kawaii foods, geometric flowers, geometric shapes, blank shapes, and cute designs. Feel free to mix and match or create your designs on the blanks. The possibilities are endless!
Use these designs to create earrings, keychains, zipper pulls, charms, necklaces, magnets, and more.
How to Make Shrinky Dinks
Supplies to make Shrinky Dinks:
- Shrinky Dink Sheets
- Colored Pencils
- Permanent Marker
- Small Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Earring Making Supplies, Keyrings, etc.
You will need some Shrinky Dink sheets, which you can find online or at a craft store. Then, you have to download and print the templates. I sized them to match a 5½x7½ inch shrinky sheet. Print on the rough side if you print directly on the Shrinky Dink sheet.
Notes: 1. Shrink plastic deduces to 20% of its original size, so print accordingly. 2. Flip any writing so it is not backward on the shiny side of the dink.
Once your templates are printed or traced with a permanent marker, it is time to color on the rough side. I prefer to use colored pencils. The design appears dull, but it intensifies when it gets cooked.
Now, grab some scissors and cut them out. Small scissors work best.
Then, use a hole punch to create a hole where you want to attach your earring hook or jump ring. No hole is needed for a magnet.
Next, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Place your cut-out pieces on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet and pop them in the oven for 1-2½ minutes. Once they flatten out, allow another 30 seconds in the oven. Watch as they magically shrink and become thicker and more durable!
Once shrunk, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Finally, attach your earring hooks or jump rings with pliers.
You have your very own Shrinky Dink jewelry and embellishments. My daughter helped turn mine into cute earrings, which I love so much!
Cute Shrinky Dink Patterns
These Free Shrinky Dink Templates can create various items, including earrings, keychains, and charms. Shrinky Dinks are an enjoyable and affordable activity for the entire family.
Materials
- Shrinky Dink Sheets
- Colored Pencils
- Permanent Marker
- Earring Making Supplies, Keyrings, etc.
Tools
- Small Scissors
- Hole Punch
- Pliers
Instructions
- Download the templates HERE (automatic download). Print the templates on paper or directly on the rough side of the Shrinky Dink sheet.
- Color the templates using colored pencils on the rough side. The design may appear dull, but it will intensify once cooked.
- Cut out the template pieces using small scissors.
- Use a hole punch to create a hole where you want to attach your earring hook or jump ring. No hole is required for a magnet or post earrings
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Place your cut-out pieces on a parchment or foil-lined baking sheet and bake them in the oven for 1-2½ minutes.
- Once they flatten out, leave them in the oven for another 30 seconds. Watch as they magically shrink and become thicker and more durable!
- Once shrunk, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- Attach your earring hooks or jump rings using pliers.
Notes
- Check the print settings before printing, especially directly onto the plastic.
- Alternate heating sources are a toaster oven or a crafting heat gun. Microwaves do not work!