DIY Tool Charms with Grafix Shrink Film and Silhouette

Creating unique tool charms is a fun and rewarding DIY project that allows you to personalize your tools and accessories. Using Grafix Shrink Plastic and a Silhouette cutting machine, you can craft intricate, customized charms that add a touch of creativity to your toolbox.

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Do you lose track of your tools when crafting? Or attend events where your table neighbor might have the same scissors as you? Tool charms are not only fun to make but can serve a functional purpose too!

Custom Tool Charm with Grafix Shrink Plastic

I had so much fun creating all of these tool charms! And I’m sharing how I created them as a contributing artist over on the Grafix Arts YouTube channel HERE.

All brands of shrink plastic can vary and the blade sharpness will affect the cut settings needed to cut completely through. I started with the Shrink Plastic setting in the software and increased the blade depth to a 7, force 33, and 2 passes. As the blade dulls, you will need to increase the settings.

DO NOT unload the cutting mat after the cut is complete. Check to see if it’s cut through and if not, send the cut again as needed.

Additional Resources:

• Perfect Cut Settings
• Print and Cut with Silhouette

Supplies used for the custom tool charms:

Here is a list of the supplies I mentioned and demonstrated in the new YouTube video:

• Grafix Shrink Plastic – White or Clear
• Designs from the Silhouette Design Store
• Clasp such as a lobster claw or snap hook – must fit onto the handle or hole of the tool
• Jewelry chain – Michaels or Amazon
• Jewelry pliers (2) – Amazon or Craft Chameleon
• Jewelry split rings or jump ring
• Optional: charms, tassels, jewels, other additional accessories – mine are from Craft Chameleon
• Tool to customize: scissors, tweezers, etc.

This would be a fun project to set up for a kid’s party or a craft night with friends!!!

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Enjoy !

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