Monday 19 January 2015

Homemade Glue and Paste Recipes

Glue

Materials
·         3/4 cup water
·         2 tablespoons corn syrup
·         1 teaspoon white vinegar
·         Small saucepan
·         Small bowl
·         2 tablespoons cornstarch
·         3/4 cup cold water
Directions
1.       Mix water, corn syrup, and vinegar in saucepan.
2.      Bring to a full, rolling boil.
3.      In bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water.
4.      Add this mixture slowly to the hot mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture returns to a boil.
5.       Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
6.      When cooled, pour into another container and let stand overnight before using.

Homemade Paste

Materials
·         1/2 cup flour
·         Cold water
·         Saucepan
·         Food coloring (optional)
Directions
1.       Add cold water to flour until mixture is as thick as cream.
2.      Simmer and stir in saucepan for 5 minutes.
3.      Add a few drops of food coloring, if desired.
4.      This wet, messy paste takes a while to dry.