How to Make a Shrinky Dink Yule Log
- 1). Buy a set of Shrinky Dink sheets from your favorite craft store or the manufacturer. (Follow the link in Resources.) These packages generally cost between $3 and $5.
- 2). Take out a Shrinky Dink sheet and lay it rough side up on your table. (That means the smooth side will be facing the table.)
- 3). Use a brown pencil crayon to trace an outline of your yule log. Remember to make your yule log bigger than you really want it, because it is going to shrink.
- 4). Color in your yule log with your pencil crayons. Add any decorations, such as holly leaves, acorns or Christmas bows.
- 5). Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- 6). Cut out your yule log, but leave a clear edge all the way around. This will give it some extra room when it shrinks.
- 7). Place the yule log on your cookie sheet, with the colored (rough) side facing up.
- 8). Set the cookie sheet in the oven for 60 seconds and no longer. Remove from the heat.
- 9). Let cool for at least 20 minutes before using.