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I have knitting item groupings that I would like to shrink without distorting the shape. Do you have any ideas?

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Use a plastic bag and get all the air out with a straw.

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What should I do if the shrink wrap doesn't close properly?

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Remove the shrink wrap and try again.

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Is shrink wrap waterproof?

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Yes, unless you put it in hot water. You shouldn't carry water in it, though.

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Is it possible to shrink wrap sand to make like a big ball?

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Possibly, but the ball will likely become misshapen and unable to stay spherical due to the weight of the sand and the flexibility of the shrink wrap.

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Can I shrink wrap old photos?

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You can if they are already sufficiently protected in a photo frame. Shrink wrap alone wouldn't be recommended for old photo storage/transport.

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How do I shrink wrap a picture?

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Put the picture in a sturdy picture frame first, then shrink wrap and bubble wrap it (to protect the glass from breaking). Alternately, you can sandwich the picture between two sheets of sturdy cardboard or wood, then shrink wrap that.

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To shrink wrap over candy, will the chocolate get overheated?

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Yes, the chocolate may melt due to the heat from the heat gun or hair dryer.

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How do I get precut circles of shrink wrap materials without hand cutting it?

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Cut a large potato in half, then carve a circle outline on one (like when you make an ink stamp). Press this on a sheet of shrink wrap that is placed on a thin sheet of foam to cut the circle shape.

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