Thread And Shrink Plastic Brooch

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  Step 1

  Use a cup or mug that has a rim of approx 8.5cm to draw a circle onto your shrink plastic. Cut it out and punch a series of 7 holes at equal distances around the edge. Don’t worry too much about being neat, shrink plastic is very forgiving!

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  Step 2

  Shrink according the manufacturers instructions using either a domestic oven or heat tool. Once shrunk, the brooch should measure about 4cm.

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  Step 3

  Using a permanent or paint marker colour the edge of the plastic and leave to dry.

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  Step 4

  Thread your needle with about 75cm of thread and begin to stitch from one hole to another. leave a loose tail of thread to tie off later.

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  Step 5

  I choose a random, non-symmetrical pattern, but you can create more regular patterns too-if you don’t like a shape you can always pull the thread out and start again!

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  Step 6

  Once you are happy with your design, bring the thread to the back and tie the ends together. Mix up a small amount of epoxy glue and use to attach the brooch back. Allow to dry.

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