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Make your Own Glue

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Making glue is as simple as boiling water. Mix this recipe up ahead of time to have a strong glue on hand that works wonderfully in any arts and crafts project.
Glue is relatively simple to make at home and stores well in any tightly covered container, such as a mason jar.

Combine the following in a small saucepan & bring to a rolling boil:

3/4 cup water
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoons white vinegar

Blend the following in a small bowl:

1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water

Add the cornstarch mix slowly to first mix. Stir constantly. Remove from heat, Cool, transfer to Covered Container and it Let stand overnight before using to cure.

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13 thoughts on “Make your Own Glue”

  1. so wondering if the mixture would be put into a covered container when cooled or just cover it lightly to “cure and set” overnight. please let me know because i want to make soon please. thank you!!!!
    love your website it is :piggy:awesome!!

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    • So wondering if the mixture would be put into a covered container when cooled or just cover it lightly to “cure and set” overnight. Please let me know because I want to make soon please. Thank you!!!!
      Love your website it is :piggy:awesome!!

      Updated the directions to include:

      Remove from heat, Cool, transfer to Covered Container and it Let stand overnight before using to cure. 😉

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  2. i think my nieces and nephews will like this idea — they go thru a lot of glue with all their crafts. i posted this to facebook for them. thanks for this inexpensive idea!

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  3. hmmm good to know… i just bought glue for the 1st time in many years and didnt need the whole bottle 🙂 thanks for the tip

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  4. Has anyone used this technique? I would love to try this, but I want to make sure it’s as stout as Elmer’s or other craft glues.

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