The Creatistics Shrink Film Charms – Pack of 12 is a creative and interactive craft activity that allows children to make their own personalised charm decorations. Each A4 sheet includes pre-printed charm designs on a sanded/matt surface, ready for colouring with coloured pencils or permanent markers. Once coloured, the sheets are cut and baked in a pre-heated oven, shrinking the designs to approximately 60% of their original size to form firm, miniature charms ideal for keyrings, bag tags, jewellery, zipper pulls, and more. This engaging craft is perfect for both classroom and at-home projects, helping children explore transformation through heat while developing their fine motor and artistic skills.
The process of colouring, cutting, baking and watching the design shrink provides a fun and fascinating hands-on experience. With 60 charms included in total, this set provides enough materials for group crafting sessions, making it great for classroom activities, parties, or collaborative gift-making. The high-quality shrink film ensures crisp, bright results and durability once baked, giving students a tangible, lasting product they can take pride in.
Educational Benefits
- Develops fine motor control – Tracing, cutting and colouring support hand coordination.
- Encourages self-expression – Children personalise each charm with their own colour schemes and designs.
- Demonstrates scientific principles – Shows heat-induced material change and scale transformation.
- Enhances sequencing and planning – Fosters understanding of following structured steps in order.
Classroom Ideas
- Create keepsake charms – Personalised keyrings or necklace charms for family gifts.
- STEM-art integration – Discuss size ratios and shrinking process as part of a science lesson.
- Friendship charm exchange – Students decorate and trade charms with peers.
- Design challenge – Students design a themed charm collection based on classroom topics or holidays.
Product Specifications
- Pack Size: 12 A4 sheets
- Contents: 60 total charms
- Shrink Ratio: Shrinks to approx. 60% of original size
- Surface: Sanded/matt for colouring
- Compatible Media: Coloured pencils and permanent markers
Instructions:
- Step 1 – Colour charm design on matt side
- Step 2 – Preheat oven to 150°C
- Step 3 – Place design on lined tray (matt side up) and bake
- Step 4 – Plastic will begin to shrink after 10 seconds
- Step 5 – Remove and press flat if needed
Tips:
- Use light colours as designs darken when baked
- Do not use watercolour paint or crayons
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