Looking for: crinkly papery stuff

[leaette]

I have no idea what this stuff is called. It's in almost every baby toy and in cat toys too. It's super crinkly sounding. I'm guessing it's a plasticy kind of paper? Know what I'm talking about???

 

Where can I buy some? I am making some baby toys. My son loves his toys that crinkle.

[bettycrackpot]

try waxed paper. thats what i use

[Jeanette_Litsardaki]

Candy wrapers. Just rinse them really well. They keep on working longer than wax paper. But if you are using it for children, make sure to use one like a mars bar, that's nut free and wash it really well. Alergies can develop later on, or they may unknowingly bring the toy somewhere with an alergic friend.

[Amyjk]

How about velum paper (I think that is what it's called) You can find it in the scrapbook section at the craft store.

[leaette]

thanks everyone!

i just thought of something too...how about the clear window on your bills you get in the mail? they are crinkly.

 

i just wish you could get professional grade sheets of it at craft stores.

[01buckler15]

What about cellophane. I think that's what it's called. The stuff you use to wrap a gift basket in?

[hmcquigg]

thanks everyone!

i just thought of something too...how about the clear window on your bills you get in the mail? they are crinkly.

 

i just wish you could get professional grade sheets of it at craft stores.

 

That is what I used when I made cat toys. Then I stuffed some stuffing and catnip inside

[Jeanette_Litsardaki]

Good call on the celophane! Phone your local art store for the thick celophane (easier than going there) I just went into my giftwrap stash and the thiner celophane I have would probably wear out fast. Also, velum is a type of tracing paper, so it would wear out quickly, especially if exposed to any moisture.

[leaette]

yes! it definately needs to be water proof! the way my son spits up all day long, everything is constantly being washed!

[Jeanette_Litsardaki]

this is long gone, but it is actually mylar in the toys, you can buy a shiny balloon that is ment to hold helium, and that is made of mylar

[stitchgirl]

I think that shrink wrap would work well. I guess that's the same as cello.

[everkutz]

I've made cat toys using the plastic bags from pretzels and chips! They crinkle really well. Just be sure to wash them in hot, soapy water and dry.

[craziebunny]

today me and kids were munching on some saltines and the empty bag works great as the noise!:lolso had fun squeezin the bag around

[jenhen]

Cereal bags are pretty crinkly too.