Glue that dries transparent.

[nurturer]

Anyone know what is the best glue they've found that 1) Dries transparent as in NO DULLNESS, and 2) Does NOT shrink after it dries.

I'm trying to come up with ways to make the buttons on the consoles of the ST TOS bridge. I want to push some glue underneath the plastic console panel that has holes drilled through in the appropriate button positions. The glue will protrude to the other side. Once it dries, I'm hoping for tiny transparent 'buttons' of differing sizes, depending on the sizes of the holes drilled, that I can paint with tranparent paint.

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

You would have to do some experiments, to see what
viscocity of glue will hold the height and dimension of
your buttons. CA, elmers, canopy glue all dry fairly clear.

I built mine up first then did clear castings..
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[photoguy]

I used "ModPodge" (sp) to make drops of "drool" and pools of "slime" on my Venom figure dio. I also use it on photos printed on canvas to imitate oil brush strokes. It holds the brush stroke texture perfectly - Dries crystal clear, doesn't shrink, and it's tough as nails.

[Umi_Ryuzuki]

Here is some really super thick CA plopped on the surface as rivets
I did this for a friend that is into warhammer.

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[kenlilly106]

What about optical cement? Dries perfectly clear and you can get it in 2-part or UV cure, the latter cures in seconds when exposed to strong UV light.

Ken

[Wug]

For Trek buttons I'd use stretched clear sprue. You can color it in translucent paints and easily shape the cross section.

Mike

[TER-OR]

I agree, clear sprue would probably be your best bet. You can sand it to a square shape. You can also buy clear acrylic rods.

[Warped Speedster]

Personally, I agree with using the acrylic rod method Terry mentioned. Or if you need really small buttons use fiber optic strands.