DIY "Shrinky Dinks" and Suncatcher tutorial using #6 plastics.

What a fun way to get creative with #6 plastics! #6 plastics include the covers that come with pie pans, and many take-out dinner container lids. If you are unsure of the type of plastic you have, look for the recycling symbol and look to see if it has the number 6 in the middle.

Why does the "number" of the plastic matter? The number indicates the chemical composure of the plastic, or in simpler terms, what it is made of. #6 plastics are made of Polystyrene, which is the type of material needed for this project. That is something you want to remember with this project, as other materials will not behave the same.

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