tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post3080804617783502857..comments2023-10-12T02:09:15.426-07:00Comments on The Writing and Art of Andrew Thornton: Shrinky-Dink...Andrew Thorntonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-29915789888414341012009-03-03T23:01:00.000-08:002009-03-03T23:01:00.000-08:00My general rule of thumb is that if you can't eat ...My general rule of thumb is that if you can't eat it, it's probably not good for you. <BR/><BR/>Shrinky-Dink is fairly non-toxic. However, if it's burnt it does create a black smoke, which is very bad. I imagine that they wouldn't sell anything as a child's toy that's seriously dangerous, but you never know.<BR/><BR/>If you're concerned about how toxic it is, I would suggest picking up a cheap toaster oven at a thrift store for a couple of dollars to use specifically for the Shrink Plastic. It's probably wise to always use a separate oven when working with craft materials. Especially plastics and polymers and to have that unit in a well-ventilated area and to follow the manufacturer's instructions. (The exception to that rule is PMC, which should always be fired at 1650 for a minimum of 2 hours.)Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-53058272637094995042009-03-03T17:32:00.000-08:002009-03-03T17:32:00.000-08:00Is it safe to shrink the plastic in a toaster oven...Is it safe to shrink the plastic in a toaster oven used on a daily basis for food?<BR/><BR/>I've been searching around and no site seems to say if its dangerous, toxic, or what?Peachychanchohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16567108777251404550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-48828284240207292932008-09-10T19:56:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:56:00.000-07:00Hello Peacock Fairy!I'm glad that you're taking a ...Hello Peacock Fairy!<BR/><BR/>I'm glad that you're taking a trip down Memory Lane also with Shrinky Dink!<BR/><BR/>I think rubber stamps are cool. We've been using pen and ink and special markers for more custom and one of a kind designs. Though carving your own stamps our of a lino block might be neat.<BR/><BR/>Curling is a easy problem to fix. While they are still hot, flatten them out with a spatula. You'll still be able to shape them when they're hot. You can make rings, curved links, bracelets... all sorts of more sculptural shrinky-dink fun!<BR/><BR/>So... do not despair! You'll be able to save all those curled pieces.Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-77747015841079942672008-09-10T19:29:00.000-07:002008-09-10T19:29:00.000-07:00Oh my gosh Andrew - I was experimenting with Shrin...Oh my gosh Andrew - I was experimenting with Shrinky Dinks just last week! What great nostalgia from childhood! I used a rubber stamped image for mine so far. Perhaps I will have to email you outside of the blog as I was having issues with mine curling on all 4 batches I did. Maybe you could help me troubleshoot.peacockfairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03146229719855348612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-24501238117830415432008-09-10T17:11:00.000-07:002008-09-10T17:11:00.000-07:00Hey Melissa! We've been having a lot of fun with ...Hey Melissa! We've been having a lot of fun with the shrinky-dink. Yes, that's a harpy. We all love bird-girls! Perhaps I'll post a better picture of her.Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-16242616123878125532008-09-10T17:06:00.000-07:002008-09-10T17:06:00.000-07:00Hey Lisa. You know what they say... hindsight is ...Hey Lisa. You know what they say... hindsight is 20/20. When we were kids, we did all sorts of projects in and out of school that I would not recommend. I remember one Christmas where we heated old vynol records in the oven to make candle-holders. To this day I can smell and see the toxic swirling black smoke pouring from the ovens. Eek!Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-89360486009298451242008-09-10T15:29:00.000-07:002008-09-10T15:29:00.000-07:00This takes me back. I had a Chinese puzzle box wh...This takes me back. I had a Chinese puzzle box where I hid all of the Shrinky-Dink pendants I made as a child. These are gorgeous - I love the harpy (I think she's a harpy - photo's not quite clear in that corner).Melissa J. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12814179484989750756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-25832805968314412162008-09-10T15:17:00.000-07:002008-09-10T15:17:00.000-07:00Fortunately, neither my mom nor I were pregnant at...Fortunately, neither my mom nor I were pregnant at the time. Back then we didn't know the extent of the hazards - we had even done the project in my elementary school art class, that's how we got the idea. I am not suggesting anyone do this now - just to make it clear.Lucid Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242760391750163003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-11592756983987632562008-09-10T13:53:00.000-07:002008-09-10T13:53:00.000-07:00EEK! Heating styrofoam creates toxic gases! If s...EEK! Heating styrofoam creates toxic gases! If someone is pregnant, they should NEVER heat or burn out styrofoam as it creates embryonic mutagen!Andrew Thorntonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04191233443131580096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31223185.post-53199795261394933082008-09-10T12:04:00.000-07:002008-09-10T12:04:00.000-07:00What fun! I love shrinky-dinks. I have some shri...What fun! I love shrinky-dinks. I have some shrink sheets that can be used in a printer...I think I need to get them out and play!! As a kid, my mom and I would also color styrofoam cups and shrink them in the oven to make Barbie hats!Lucid Moon Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242760391750163003noreply@blogger.com