OOLY Shrink-Its!: D.I.Y. Shrink Art Kit - Glow Buddies

My 7-year-old was totally captivated designing her own little ghost and bat shapes, and watching them shrink in the oven never gets old. The final charms are surprisingly sturdy and have a cool, ghostly glow that actually lasts a while in a dark room.

My daughter and I spent a whole rainy afternoon designing glow-themed characters, and the shrinking process itself was surprisingly satisfying to watch. The glow effect really did show up nicely once we held them near a light source, and the finished pieces are sturdy enough to hang on her backpack.

Watching the little creatures glow after shrinking genuinely surprised me—the kids kept turning off the lights just to see them light up again. The process itself was straightforward and kept them engaged for a solid hour, though you do need to supervise the oven part closely.