How to Make Glue

The simplest glue is that made from a paste of flour and water. You may remember making this in kindergarten. It is easy, non-toxic and great for working with paper that needs gluing.

Simple Glue Ingredients

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup water

Steps

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Mix flour and water in a bowl. If you need more glue, simply double the recipe. If you need less glue, start with the amount of flour you will use, then add water a teaspoon at a time until it reaches the right consistency.

3

Blend until your glue is smooth and a little runny, but not watery. It should not be too thick or too drippy.

4

Use it soon after creating it. It can be used to stick paper together for a variety of craft projects, such as making greeting cards and other small projects.

5

Store in refrigerator. Keep any unused glue in a tightly-sealed container in the refrigerator, where it should last a week or two.

Paper Mache Glue Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1-1/2 cup water with 1 tsp white vinegar mixed in

Steps

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Mix the flour and sugar. In a small saucepan, mix the flour and sugar with a fork or whisk until well-blended.

3

Add 3/4 cup water/vinegar mix. Blend until very smooth and lump-free. It will have the consistency of a thick paste. When smooth, whisk in the rest of the liquid and mix thoroughly.

4

Cook over medium heat. Stir constantly, until the mixture begins to thicken.

5

Let cool. When the mixture has cooled, pour into a sealable container, and store in the refrigerator. This glue will keep for 2 to 4 weeks in the refrigerator.

• Adjust the recipe as needed: the basic proportions are 3:1 for the flour:sugar mixture, plus as much water as needed to get the results described. Allow one teaspoon vinegar for every unit of flour (e.g., 2 cups flour, 2 tsps vinegar).

6

Glue something! When cooled, you can use this glue to make paper mache, craft projects, and anything else. It's totally non-toxic, too!

Simple No-Cook Flour Paste

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps

Gather your ingredients.

2

Make glue: in a small bowl, add the flour, and add water a bit at a time to make a thick paste. Add a pinch of salt, and blend thoroughly.

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