Very cool! Dimensional magic is such a great, versatile product.

I've just completed a laser print photo in colour onto canvas,can I put this over my project to finish it off

one question. what if the pin want pop the bubbles ?

I know your comment is almost a year old, but perhaps you could cover the fabric with the fabric mod podge formula, let it dry, then coat with dimensional magic.

Mod Podge can be brushed over any ink or marker that is permanent. If it is a water-based ink or an alcohol ink, all water-based Mod Podge formulas will re-wet the water-based inks.

I sometimes use a Q-tip for pesky bubbles that don't pop with a needle or shish kabob skewer. It will either pop the bubbles, or take 'em right outta there :)

It is possible that your paper is super porous, (not knowing more about your supplies). However, if following the basic technique of Mod Podging the paper into the bottle cap and then applying a coat of Mod Podge over the paper in place and then allowing it to thoroughly dry before applying Mod Podge Dimensional Magic, all should be well. Perhaps one of two things ... 1. Your paper is super porous, OR 2. Perhaps you did not seal the paper with a topcoat of Mod Podge prior to applying the Mod Podge Dimensional Magic.

I have seen ppl put it on after you have baked the polymer clay x

If Mod Podge Dimensional Magic is applied too thickly, it may slightly dimple throughout the drying process. It is best to keep the project surface level, in a warm area, and only apply a little dimension at a time.

+K Hallyu i especially recommend using paper for copic markers and ect. those papers are stronger and wont smudge the drawing or photo. you can even use paper for watercolor paintings- it helps too (btw paper for watercolor have strips and bumps on them so don't be surprised when you see them)

+K Hallyu I painted the back and front of my paper with regular matte mod lodge (after trying many different ways to get rid of the same problem you had...) and allowed to dry first, then applied an acrylic resin (but want to try the dimensional lodge) and absolutely no water stain! :)

I'm having the same problem and can't find an answer. This is what I found and is a common problem. This is from a customer on Amazon.com. This stuff is really great for certain uses, but it has some drawbacks that make it not suitable for other projects. First, I can confirm what some other reviewers have reported about the "dimple effect." Basically the larger the item is, the more likely that there will be a noticeable depression in the center of the item after the glue is completely dry. I even tried to compensate for this by adding multiple progressively smaller coats (letting it dry completely between each one) just to the center of the item but most things still dimpled! However, if you're using it to fill shallow tray-like jewelry items like rings or pendants, this effect is much less problematic or noticeable. This glue dries really shiny and clear, so it makes for a very beautiful finish and it's easy to use. The bottle and dispenser tip work perfectly and don't get messy at all. I would recommend this product if you need a hard shiny THIN coat over images/artwork. If you want a thicker coat or are hoping to build up a dome, it would be better to buy round, domed glass tiles and mod podge the image to the bottom of the glass (or there are also clear epoxy stickers that mimic these glass tiles).

I use this typd of shrink plastic all the time and used to have problems with the ink smearing. Then I read that you need to use a special type of sealer, so now all my pieces get sprayed with a matte fixative before I try to put on any gloss or other finish. Hope that helps.

Thanks I will try this next time I do shrink art. I tried the dimensional magic and found that it makes a nice dome over the shrink film but while it is curing the inks dissolve slightly and the image becomes blurry. I experimented with clear nail polish and found that it did not cause the ink to dissolve. Finally I first applied several coats of clear nail polish letting each cure completely. I allowed the polish to cure for several days. I then applied the dimensional magic and let it cure for about three days. This produced pretty good results. The ink did not blur and there is a nice dome over the image. Regardless of what the instruction on the dimensional magic indicate you must let it cure for at least three days before touching it or the finish will be damaged. Also it is very important to be in a clean dust free area and cover the art while it is curing or dust particles in the air can damage the result. I don't yet know if this method will hold up over time but it is good enough for my purposes. I make little trinkets to be used as tradables for Geocaching. I think people like them because they take them.

I know what you mean. Use Ranger Glossy Accents on Polymer Clay (and paper, charms, etc) for a gloss. Dimensional Magic never properly sets on polymer clay for some reason!

***** thanks for the help!

i'm having this same problem and i can't find a solution / answer anywhere

Krista Joy you need too seal the image first then the ink won't darken and bleed

possitivelyinsane I did, actually! I used matte mod podge that a lot of people had recommending using first when they used resin, and it didn't help at all unfortunately. Thank you for the advice though!

Krista Joy I read somewhere maybe clear nail polish would work. Sorry I struggle with making this stuff work too, it gets all cloudy.

I saw this darkening referenced in another video where she was making bottle caps. It may just be what happens after the sealant has dried. Are you letting it dry completely? I would maybe suggest tweaking the lightness of the image before you print it? Hopefully that wouldn't effect the color...if so, you might need to tweak the color contrast as well.

Yep, me, too. I use it to make a domed finish on top of these circle-things I make. When the nozzle is a little worn, the stuff comes out too fast, and it overflows. What I sometimes do is pour out some DM in a tray (I use silicone, so it's easy to clean.), and a shish kabob skewer - I dip the skewer into the DM, and drop it onto my project. Make sure you put droplets onto your proj. and try not to drag the tool you're using through it :/ I know... It sucks. I like using this better than resin, though. UGH, damn yewwwwwww, Dimensional Magic! :P

@@lizjoe21750 #1, if it runs, you might try putting it in the fridge for a bit and chill it down, it should get a bit thicker but may take a bit longer to dry. #2, when you put the stuff away, put a pin in it then the cover, should help.

Yes it will work on normal paper

but will probably make ink jet ink (on normal printer paper) run if it's directly on the print.

What are you using to color the pins?

@@plaidcrafts I'm using a printer. It's the Canon Pixma MG3620. The ink it uses is PG-240 Black Ink and CL-241 Color Ink

Since you are using Ink Jet printer, when the ink comes in contact with water or liquids it will run due to the nature of the ink. We would suggest using a dry toner image such as a color copier or laser printer. This will not run when the dimensional magic is applied.

it could be due to the amount of humidity or the temperature in the room that you placed them in to dry. I'm also struggling with this stuff. I know your comment was 4 months ago, so I hope you figured it out. n_n

me, so irritating.

+Daywhoopga If you find out why, please let me know and I will do the same! I tried calling the company but they weren't much of a help...

+Shana Cohen I put my drying things inside a cabinet, and left them there for a day, they didn't seem to crack when I did that, they were more clear too. I may have been being impatient. I think the key to it is you must leave it alone, in a non drafting area, where you won't be moving it all around. also had it where it wasn't too warm, not too cold, and no humidity. I am waiting on two to dry, and then I'll tell you how they came out from being in my cabinet. I hope that me moving it around, and the draftiness of my house was the issue. ❤ I really want this stuff to work for me..

+Shana Cohen I have made like four things with it. one thing came out super cracked, and sunken in. the other ones had serious bubbles all over, but they were more clear than the cracked one. those were the ones I left in my cabinet for like 2 days.

+Daywhoopga hmm strange! I'll have to try leaving them inside of a cabinet. I wonder how that'd work for me. Thank you!

I find cheery upbeat "life is wonderful" music (if you can even call it music) thoroughly irritating!!!

Trish Short Lewis Yes! There's far too much of it in craft videos. That and why does everything have to have flowers and butterflies on it? Everything looks the same.

@@westminsterabbey.6916 and also when people describe their life story before they get to the crafting part - just get on with it, but these two did just fine and I didn't even notice the music.