Shrink film

What is shrink film?

Shrink film, also known as shrink plastic, is a special type of plastic sheet that shrinks and thickens when heated. Designs drawn or printed on the sheet become smaller, more vibrant, and more durable after shrinking, making shrink film a fun and unique material for crafting.

Different types of shrink film

At Vaessen Creative, shrink film is part of the craft materials collection. It is available in clear, frosted, or coloured sheets, allowing for different creative effects. Clear shrink film is perfect for tracing images, while frosted versions are great for drawing with coloured pencils. Some shrink films are printable, making it possible to design patterns digitally before shrinking. Once baked in the oven or heated with a heat tool, the film reduces to about one-third of its original size.

Creative hobbies & projects with shrink film

Shrink film can be used in many hobbies. In children’s crafting, it is perfect for making keychains, charms, or jewellery with hand-drawn designs. In Christmas crafting, shrink film can be used to create festive ornaments, personalised gift tags, or decorations. Another inspiring idea is in card making, where shrink film embellishments add a unique and tactile element to handmade cards. With shrink film, simple drawings or prints are transformed into long-lasting, miniature creations.

Why choose shrink film for your projects?

The main advantage of shrink film is its ability to turn flat drawings into durable, small-scale designs. It allows children and adults alike to preserve their artwork in a fun and practical way. The finished pieces are strong and lightweight, perfect for accessories or decorative details.

Order your shrink film online at Vaessen Creative

At Vaessen Creative, you can find shrink film within the craft materials collection. You can also explore other essentials such as modelling tools, pipe cleaners & pom poms, wire, foam, craft kits, ribbon & cord, beads, magnets, sequins & stones, jewellery supplies, iron on beads, and rope & jute. With shrink film, you can turn your drawings and designs into unique, lasting keepsakes.

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