In these modern times, we are surrounded by plastic. It permeates almost everything we do and is so pervasive we are fearful at how saturated our environment has become with the stuff. So common is plastic, that when we are not decrying its use, we take it for granted. Yet, when you think about it, the stuff is pretty amazing. It can be strong or brittle, rigid or flexible, opaque or transparent. Plastic does it all. Sadly though, as some things become common, we often take them for granted.
Dude, this is an amazing article! I love the history and depth you put into it. I totally forgot about the Smurf Shrinky Dink set I had as a kid until I saw your picture! There was a time in elementary school that our teachers would have us create our own artwork with generic Shrinky Dink plastic. I created a very ugly (but geometrically cool!) Christmas tree ornament design that has been bequeathed to my brother and nephews which still holds a very prominent spot every year on their tree (probably to get a reaction out of my mom, who hated that thing!) Thanks for all your research on this article!
Dude, this is an amazing article! I love the history and depth you put into it. I totally forgot about the Smurf Shrinky Dink set I had as a kid until I saw your picture! There was a time in elementary school that our teachers would have us create our own artwork with generic Shrinky Dink plastic. I created a very ugly (but geometrically cool!) Christmas tree ornament design that has been bequeathed to my brother and nephews which still holds a very prominent spot every year on their tree (probably to get a reaction out of my mom, who hated that thing!) Thanks for all your research on this article!