Props Making a flat book cover more 3d

just do a sample off the book first, like blob some glue on a plastic sheet, dry, peel off, and move it around on the book cover to see if you like it. there is also something called "crystal resin" that needs uv to cure, which are what people use in those jewellery with flowers/stuff suspended in it, those are super clear and you wont lose the design.

 

i think there are also other water based craft gels that are specifically for adding embellishments like that, that aren’t as permanent or smelly as superglue would be! I know i’ve seen them, but off the top of my head i’m not sure, so I’ll poke around. People might get that kind of effect from a different kind of glue too.

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here’s some that might work similar?

modpodge brand:
Mod Podge Dimensional Magic - Brand - DIY Craft Supplies | Plaid Online

judikins diamond glaze?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B26II4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_P6y1FbXSSG2CM

and it seems like any clear glue from brands like Elmers, Aileens, etc (so... like the school glue or tacky glue just clear!) work well too! i’d just try it on a paper to see if you like the effect ^o^

 

Mod Podge Dimensional Magic is great to use and doesn't smell. It takes a few hours to cure (I leave it overnight) and very easy to use.

Diamond Glaze and Rangers Glossy Accents are basically the same product as Dimensional Magic, iirc. You can find them all at Michaels.