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Shrink Art

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

Instructions to make home made shrink art using styrofoam meat trays, submitted by Beth.

Materials Needed:

  • Styrofoam Meat Trays

Instructions:
Cut shapes and color a picture on the bottom of a styrofoam meat tray. Put them on a cookie sheet and in the oven for a few minutes on about 350 degrees. You will see them curl and shrink; then they are ready to take out.

You can make your shrink art into jewelry by following the directions above. Just punch a hole before putting into oven. Thread onto yarn or colored string. Make necklaces and bracelets.

Make your shrink art into a key chain. Cut out a large oblong or any shape, color with a permanent marker, punch a hole in the top, and shrink in the oven. They make a cute keychain.

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