Anyone remember Shrinky Dinks

[Catch22Dem]

What makes a man think of Shrinky Dinks at 10:00AM on a Saturday morning, but lo and behold, I give you http://www.shrinkydinks.com/

[Insider]

1. but i do remember Winky Dink...

...and You.

http://www.winkydinkandyou.com/

"quick kids, draw me a bridge!"

[tridim]

2. I was nuts for Shrinky Dinks!

They were oh so dangerous. I doubt they encourage 4 year olds to use sharp scissors and a hot oven like they did in the 70's. :)

[flamingyouth]

6. Not to mention their chemical stench

I'm sure that was really good for us!

I loved those things!

[wtmusic]

3. They're still around big time

my daughter's favorite craft!

[disgruntella]

4. we had glow in the dark ones

weird. that's all that comes to mind

[GregW]

5. My kids play with them too

The problem is that now you have to use the 'special ShrinkyDink oven' which requires you to find a particular light bulb to cook them (can't remember the type, only that I looked all over town for one).

[short bus president]

7. THE WATER WAS COLD!

IT'S NOT REALLY THAT SMALL!!!

</Costanza>

:7

[dani]

8. yes

I loved those when I was a kid. I didn't know they were still around, I haven't noticed them in toy stores for a long time (but I guess I don't go to toy stores very often).

[amazona]

9. shrinky dinks very useful!

Contrary to another post, you can still make them perfectly well in your home oven, I do it all the time. There are several colors and types sold at Michael's. They are great for making customized buttons or wine glass labels or even light-weight earring charms.