Easy DIY: A Collection of Unique and Adorable Wedding Accessories Made with Nostalgic "Shrinky Dinks" ♡

2016.01.27 published

Nostalgic Play "Plastic Shrink Film" ♡

Do you remember this? ♡ "Plastic Shrink Film" that everyone probably played with as a child＊ Many people might have drawn their favorite pictures on plastic sheets and made keychains or other items＊

"Plastic Shrink Film" is Making a Comeback Among Adults ♡

The image of plastic shrink film as a children's play has become a trend again among adults＊ It's so popular that many books on how to make it have been published♩

Can Even Be Used at Weddings ♡

Even though plastic shrink film is something easy for children to make, it’s so cute that it can be arranged in various ways, making it perfect for wedding accessories＊

First, let's review the simple way to make it＊

Easy DIY Plastic Shrink Film ♡

① The materials you need are plastic sheets, scissors or a cutter, colored pens, etc.＊ You can easily gather everything from a 100-yen shop♩

② First, cut the plastic sheet into your desired shape＊ You can use regular scissors, but plastic-specific scissors available at 100-yen shops are easier to cut with and recommended♩

③ After coloring or drawing on the cut sheet to your liking, heat it in a toaster oven＊ Be careful, if you use clean aluminum foil, it might stick together; it's recommended to crumple it up once and then lay it down♡

④ When there is no more reaction from the plastic in the oven, take it out＊ Before it cools down, place it on a flat surface and lightly press down to shape it while cooling＊ This will give it a nice finish♩

Now, 3D Plastic Shrink Film is Trending Too ♡

By warming it in the oven and shaping it by hand before it cools, you can create such cute 3D plastic shrink films＊

Next, I will introduce some designs for wedding accessories♡

Plastic Shrink Film Accessories ①＊Hair Accessories

I definitely want my hair accessories for the wedding to be cute＊ However, the hair accessories that can be rented or purchased at venues or dress shops are often a bit pricey… With plastic shrink film, you can create such cute and unique hair accessories♡

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Such cute hairpins can also be made with plastic shrink film＊ Anyone can DIY this easily and inexpensively♡

For a spring wedding or pre-shoot, cherry blossom hairpins are lovely♡ If I’m making them, I want the hair accessories to perfectly match the flowers of the kimono or dress♩

Plastic Shrink Film Accessories ②＊Earrings

Accessories like earrings can also be easily made from plastic shrink film♩ This way, you can wear something that fits your taste＊

These are earrings with cherry blossom designs that sway like petals＊ Most of the time at weddings, hair is styled up, so I want to pay attention to the earrings too♩

Plastic Shrink Film Accessories ③＊Rosettes

You can also make such cute rosettes with plastic shrink film＊ It’s simpler than making them with ribbons or masking tape, and you can create exactly what you want♩

Plastic Shrink Film Accessories ④＊Name Tags

The name tags for souvenirs or small gifts that guests will take home can also be made so cutely using plastic shrink film＊ While it’s challenging to create personalized ones for each individual, this is definitely worth doing♡

If you make name tags that match the theme of the wedding, guests will remember the wedding even after returning home♩ Such elaborate designs can be easily crafted by just drawing on a plastic sheet＊

I Want to Incorporate the Popular "Plastic Shrink Film" into My Wedding ♡

The highly regarded "Plastic Shrink Film" is something I definitely want to incorporate into my wedding♩ It's easy and adorable, and since you can make it just as you imagined, please give it a try♡