Hermit crabs are fun, easy-to-care-for pets. They change shells every so often, moving into larger ones. You can find shells with acrylic paint in pet shops, and many people paint their own. There’s a lot to know before you try it for yourself! So, is acrylic paint safe for hermit crabs? Acrylic paint is non-toxic, so …
If you don’t have a standard oven at home, you don’t have to give up on making your Shrinky Dinks! You can use other appliances, but you need to ensure you’re only using the right ones. For example, you should never put your Shrinky Dink creations in the microwave. So, can you bake Shrinky Dinks …
When you think of Shrinky Dinks, you probably first think of drawing the designs on the plastic yourself. However, there are other ways to get your creations onto the shrink plastic! If you like making digital art, there are ways that you can transfer the designs right to the Shrinky Dinks. So, can Shrinky Dinks …
You can use a lot of different art materials on your Shrinky Dinks. Plenty of markers work great, but many people wonder if they can get the same results with gel pens. Gel pens and markers have vastly different consistencies. So, can you use gel pens on Shrinky Dinks? Gel pens don’t work well on shrink …
If you make a lot of Shrinky Dinks, you’re sure to have one curl at some point. It’s normal for the shrink plastic to curl in the oven. However, most Shrinky Dinks flatten on their own before they finish baking. Why are your Shrinky Dinks curling? Shrinky Dinks curl when exposed to high heat. The plastic …
Milk paint is a bit newer to the art world, but there are several benefits that come with using milk paint. This paint consists of milk protein and lime (as well as pigments), allowing the paint to soak into the wood. These features give it a long-lasting finish. Although, it’s harder to find milk paint …
