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1 Draw
a candy corn
on scratch
paper by
making a
triangle
with round-
ed points.
Keep in mind that the design will shrink down from the original drawing.Check the manufacturer’s packaging on how much. It’s usually about 50%. Add in details like a face or lines to separate the colors.
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YPut A Pin In This Cute Halloween Project
ou really know fall is here when you icons like a bat, pumpkin, black cat, witch’s start to see Halloween candy appear hat and more. They would make a spooktac- in stores. One iconic treat is candy ular bracelet or mask leash.
foil the shri Or, the doi like fan the pla can pie wit enc
corn. While I don’t eat much of it, I do love Another idea is to attach these charms
• shrink film sheet, matte • 1/8-inch hole punch, if making
its shape and colors, especially for crafting. There are times when I want a little some- thing extra to add to a project, and making your own charm or decoration is easy when you use shrink plastic. Since I am working on Halloween cards and treats, I wanted to make
• black fine-tip Sharpie
• sanding pad/paper, fine grit
• colored pencils
• Glossy Accents or UV resin
• pin back or cellphone strap
• foil-covered mat board/paper plate for shrinking plastic
• E6000 glue or similar, if mak- ing a pin
• sharp scissors
• toaster oven or Ranger Heat It tool (No. 30003773)
charm
• jewelry pliers, if making charm • wood chopstick or similar, for holding down shrinking plastic
• sharp pin, for air bubbles
Note: Prep shrink plastic by lightly sanding the surface of an area large enough for your design. Sand both sides if you plan to color both sides. Wipe off excess dust.
some candy corn charms.
This project is very simple and is made
You can find the how-to project sheet for this and many more crafts at benfranklincha-
using the basic shrink plastic technique. You could make a bunch of different Halloween
2 Place shrink plastic over the drawing and trace just the outline with a black Sharpie marker.
Cut the colored image out, leaving a small border around the design. Be careful not to tear or crack the plastic. If you want to make this into a charm, leave a little space at the top to make a place to add a jump ring. Use the 1/8-inch hole punch to make a hole in the center at the top of the candy corn so you can add the charm cord.
on to a small cardstock backing and pass them out as treats instead of candy. There are lots of fun ways to use your own DIY charms. Share your ideas by sending them to joyofcrafting@gmail.com, and if I share it here, I’ll treat you to a Ben Franklin Crafts gift card.
3 Color the design with colored pencils. Note: The color will intensify when the plastic shrinks. You can draw in the face with the Sharpie marker now or later.
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