Things You'll Need
Candy wrapper
Paper towel
Cookie sheet
Toaster oven
Spatula
Turn candy wrappers into accessories or dollhouse decorations by putting them in a toaster oven. The heat shrinks the wrappers to a miniature size and makes them a hard plastic. Punch a hole in the top of the wrappers before shrinking to insert a jump ring and add to an earring or necklace. Shrinking candy wrappers is a project that will entertain children or teenagers for an afternoon of creating.
Step 1
Empty the candy wrapper.
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Step 2
Wipe down the candy wrapper with a damp paper towel to remove any crumbs.
Step 3
Preheat a toaster oven to 325 degrees F.
Step 4
Place the wrapper—logo side down— flat on a cookie sheet.
Step 5
Insert the cookie sheet into the toaster oven.
Step 6
Watch the wrapper shrink down to a miniature size and remove the cookie sheet with oven mitts when finished shrinking. The process of shrinking usually takes two to 10 minutes.
Step 7
Turn off the toaster oven and allow the wrapper to cool for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Remove the miniature wrapper from the cookie sheet, using a spatula if it is slightly stuck.
Tip
Cut the wrapper into shapes like stars for a different look.
Spray the wrapper after cooling with a clear acrylic spray to prevent scratches if being worn as jewelry or a key chain.
Warning
Supervise children and teenagers when doing this project.
Open windows and ventilate when shrinking wrappers in the toaster oven.
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