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• Warning
• What you need

• If you need a lot of glue, just take twice as much material.
• If you use some glue, take a sufficient amount of flour, add a little water, 1 teaspoon each time, until the texture is right.

Use glue right after finishing. You can use a brush or your finger to apply glue when doing it manually. Adhesive is used to glue paper on craft and decorative models such as making cards and children's products.

• Adhesive may become moldy over time. To avoid mold, you should dry the glue on the model with heat.

Store the glue in the refrigerator for later use. Keep excess glue in sealed container and refrigerate. The glue can last for about a week or two.

• If the glue dries out, add a little warm water to continue using.

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Method 2 of 5: Making paper glue

1. 

   Mix 1 cup flour with 1/3 cup sugar. Stir the flour and sugar in a small saucepan using a spoon or whisk.

2. 

   Add 3/4 cup water and 1 teaspoon of vinegar to the mixture. Stir the mixture until smooth and free of lumps. You will have a thick dough texture. Once smooth, add the rest of the water to the mixture, 1/4 or 3/4 cup, depending on the consistency you want and stir well.

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   Use something glue! Once the glue cools, you can use it for backing paper, crafting, and anything. This type is completely non-toxic.
   • Be sure to air-dry handmade models made from this glue. If the glue is still wet, it will become moldy after a while. Since mold will appear when there is moisture, if you dry it or heat it on the stove to dry the product manually, it will prevent it.
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Method 3 of 5: Cornstarch glue

1. 

   Boil ¾ cup of water, 1 teaspoon of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of corn syrup. Stir the ingredients well in a small pan. Turn to medium heat and bring to a boil.

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   Mix cornstarch. While the water boils, mix to ¼ cup of water with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and stir well.

3. 

   Add cornstarch to boiling water. When the water is boiling, carefully add the cornstarch, stirring constantly until the mixture boils.
   • Boil for about a minute after boiling, then remove the mixture from the stove. Don't let the mixture boil for too long or burn. Stir the mixture continuously with a spoon as it boils.

4. 

   Mix the mixture well in a small bowl. Pour the flour and add water, a little at a time for a thick paste. Add 1 pinch of salt and mix well. So done. You can use a brush to apply glue when doing it manually. advertisement

Method 5 of 5: Making milk glue

1. 

   Combine ½ cup of skim milk with 2 tablespoons of vinegar. Stir the ingredients well in a small bowl and let the mixture rest for 2 minutes. The protein in milk will coagulate into small white lumps. The chemical reaction causes the protein in the milk to clump. The remaining liquid is called milk water.

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   Strain the curd to get milk water. Carefully pour the curd and the liquid on the tissue. The milk will run down the cup and the curd will be on the paper.
   • Leave the curd and the milky water on a paper towel for 5 minutes to allow time to filter.

3. 

   Place the curd between two dry paper towels. Take the curd on top of the filter paper and place it between two other pieces of paper. Gently press the curd to let the liquid drain. You need to take all the liquid to make glue.
4. Mix the curd with 2 teaspoons of water and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Take another bowl and add curd, water and baking soda. Stir the mixture well. You will hear the bubble burst if you listen carefully because the reaction of baking soda with curd produces carbon dioxide.
   • If the mixture doesn't have a glue-like texture, add 1 teaspoon of water at a time until the texture is standard.

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Advice

• For kids of any age making glue will be happy because these formulations are non-toxic. However, remember to help your child remove the clumped dough from the glue, because clumped glue will be very difficult to use.
• Don't do too much glue as it will deteriorate.
• Don't add too much water.Add only the required amount of water to each recipe.
• If desired, sift the flour before mixing.
• Wear old clothes when done so the clothes you normally wear won't get dirty. Old t-shirt is best.
• Have your child wear an apron so the glue doesn't stick to the clothes.
• If the glue is too thin, add a little powder. If too thick, add water.
• When making milk glue, be sure to use fat-free milk and not almond milk. Almond milk is ineffective because it does not produce curd.
• When applying glue to something, only a little should be applied.
• You will need more water depending on the powder you use.

Warning

• Make sure to dry anything that is glued with a mixture of flour and water. If it is still damp, it will become moldy. If you get mold, you will have to discard the product and start over!

What you need

• Ingredients are listed in the recipe
• Bowl
• Pan
• Spoon
• Plate, whisk or blender