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# Shocked Shrink Plastic Brooches
Dana Damki's Shrink Plastic Jewelry Creatures are Cute and Funny

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-06-20 | Fashion
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrink-plastic-jewelry
References: [swiss-miss](http://www.swiss-miss.com/2013/06/cat-on-skateboard.html) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/danadamki?ref=seller_info)

These shrink plastic jewelry pieces by Dana Damki are wearable Shrinky Dink accessories that turn kids toys into stylish brooches for adults.

The toy-made creations feature adorable illustrations drawn on shrink plastic with permanent marker. After the pieces are shrunken, Damki bakes and varnishes the creations to seal in the designs. Damki's creations make for whimsical [wearable art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dtcable-collection) that puts a fun twist on the classic kids toy.

The jewelry features humorous illustrations by the German illustrator, including outrageous depictions of cartoonish humans and animals in sweaters. Each of the characters has a shocked expression on their faces, some for no apparent reason.

These whimsical designs are sold through Damki's [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropshop) shop. Each character has a unique name that embodies their personalities, like 'KATZI on skateboard' and 'Icecream Bear.'

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.4/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Jewelry](https://www.trendhunter.com/jewelry)

## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Shrink Plastic Jewelry:** The rise of shrink plastic jewelry presents an opportunity for businesses to explore unique and playful accessories.
- **Whimsical Wearable Art:** The demand for whimsical wearable art opens up opportunities for artists and designers to create unique and expressive pieces.
- **Cartoon-inspired Illustrations:** The popularity of cartoon-inspired illustrations provides a platform for illustrators to showcase their unique styles and characters.

### Where This Applies

- **Fashion Accessories:** The fashion accessories industry can tap into the market for shrink plastic jewelry to offer consumers unique and trendy options.
- **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the field of whimsical wearable art to bring creativity and imagination into the fashion industry.
- **Illustration and Graphic Design:** Illustrators and graphic designers can market their skills in creating cartoon-inspired illustrations to various industries, including fashion and publishing.

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