shrink plastic ring bowls

Shrink plastic will always be once of my favorite materials to create with because there are so many different ways to use it! It is also a really fun supply for all crafters, especially kids. Watching that plastic shrink down never gets old! Today I am sharing a simple project that is a fun project for any age.

I recently had the idea to create simple ring bowl. I love tiny little bowls. I have them all around the house and use them to hold change, rings, jewelry and small treasures. 

I started by drawing drawing a circle in the middle of a 8.5" x 11" piece of shrink plastic. 

TIP: When working with shrink plastic you have to keep in mind that your designs will shrink about 50% so I created a flower big enough to shrink down to a small bowl. I created a circle large enough to fit onto the width of my sheet.

Next I drew a flower, cut it out and added details.

Following the directions provided, I baked baked my design in the oven. 

TIP: I've found that when I am creating larger items from shrink plastic they have a tendency to curl up in the oven. I like to place my design on a piece of parchment paper and lay another piece on top to keep things from folding and curling up. 

Once my flower had shrunk down, I quickly removed it from the oven it with a pair of tongs. 

At this stage the plastic is very hot and pliable which means you are able to bend it. 

I set the flower onto the top of a glass to give my design a small curve and to form it into a bowl. At this stage you have to work fast because you only have seconds to bend the plastic before it hardens.

The end result is a pretty little bowl perfect for tiny treasures!

Looking for more shrink plastic inspiration?

1. statement necklace  2. rings  3. earrings  4. graphic bangles  5. chunky ring  6. heart pins