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    How To Make Your Own Magical Shrinking Necklaces

    Channel your inner grade schooler with this original tutorial.

    Macey J. Foronda

    What You'll Need

    -Matte Shrink Film Paper

    -Scissors

    -Black Permanent Marker

    -Colored Permanent Markers

    -Hole Punch

    -Jewelry Chain

    -Clasps

    -Jump Rings

    -Needlenose Pliers

    -Aluminum Foil

    -Baking Sheet

    1. Download and print the template of your choice.

    Chris Ritter

    Download here.

    Chris Ritter

    Download here.

    Chris Ritter

    Download here.

    Chris Ritter

    Download here.

    Chris Ritter

    Download here.

    Chris Ritter

    Download here.

    2. Place the shrink film on top of the template. Using your permanent markers, trace each part, one color at a time.

    Macey J. Foronda
    Macey J. Foronda
    Macey J. Foronda
    Macey J. Foronda

    3. Once you've finished coloring, make a small mark about 1/4 inch from the edge.

    Macey J. Foronda

    Repeat on the other side. This is where you'll punch a hole.

    4. Carefully cut out the shape.

    5. Punch a hole on each side, where you placed your marks.

    Macey J. Foronda

    Be careful not to punch at the very edge.

    6. Preheat your conventional or toaster oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit.

    But be sure to check your shrink film package instructions first, in case it requires a different temperature.

    7. Place your cutout, ink side up, on top of a foil covered pan.

    Macey J. Foronda

    8. Pop into the oven and bake for 1 1/2-2 minutes. It should reduce in size by about 2/3 and do something like this:

    Macey J. Foronda

    Remove from the oven and let cool for about 5 minutes before handling.

    9. Cut two pieces of chain, about 7 inches long each.

    Macey J. Foronda

    You can also cut them shorter or longer, depending on where you want your necklace to sit.

    10. Using your needlenose pliers, place a jump ring through a piece of chain and then through the hole on one side of the fruit.

    Macey J. Foronda

    11. Secure with the pliers.

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    12. Repeat on the other side.

    Macey J. Foronda

    13. Use another jump ring to attach the clasp to the chain.

    Macey J. Foronda

    14. Attach another jump ring to the unfinished end of chain.

    Macey J. Foronda

    It's ready to wear!

    Macey J. Foronda
    Macey J. Foronda
    Macey J. Foronda
    Macey J. Foronda