Make Your Own Toxin-Free Glue
Glue, as many people don’t realize, can be very toxic. Yet for many craft projects, glue is just the thing to make a project go smoothly without much expense. So what to do?
Easy! Make your own. . These natural glue recipes are not only easy to make, but they are good for the environment and your pocket book… and they’re safe for kids!
#1 This first
recipe is really easy to make and fun for kids. They can even make the recipe themselves with your guidance.
Ingredients:
1 cup of plain white flour
1/3 cup of granulated sugar
1 cups water
1 teaspoon of white vinegar
Natural food dye/colors
Instructions:
Place all ingredients in a medium pot over medium heat. Stir together gently until mixture thickens. Remove from heat to cool. Store in an air tight container and the glue will keep for approximately seven days.
#2 This second recipe is more involved but makes a great all-purpose glue.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup water
3/4 cup COLD water
Instructions:
Place the first 3/4 cups water, corn syrup and vinegar in a pot. Bring to a boil. In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch with another 3/4 cup cold water and mix well. Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the boiling mixture. Stir until thickened. Remove from heat to cool completely. Store in an air tight container and the glue will keep for approximately 7 days.
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