How To Make Glue – Only 2 Ingredients! - One Crazy Mom

Learn How to Make Glue and save a ton of money on your craft projects. It is so easy to make homemade glue and only takes a few minutes.

I enjoy doing a lot of craft projects and kid’s projects around the house. From homemade mod podge, to glitter slime, and our homemade play dough, we have a lot of fun.

However, we don’t always have enough glue on hand for some of our craft projects. When we are doing a craft, it is such a hassle to run out to the store just to grab a bottle of glue.

I ventured out to learn how to make glue and it is really easy. While some DIY’s call for cornstarch, white vinegar or milk as the liquid, we are just using flour and water. You do not need to use the stove or a saucepan, and this recipe is so easy.

Table of contents

• Why We Love This Homemade Glue
•   Ingredients
• How to Make Homemade Glue
• What Projects Can I Use with Homemade Glue?
• Pro Tips
• Frequently Asked Questions
• More Fun Craft Ideas

Why We Love This Homemade Glue

• You will love how much money you save.
• It is really easy to make and only takes a few minutes.
• Only 2 ingredients needed.

Ingredients

• ½ Cup Flour
• ⅓ Cup Warm Water

Find the complete ingredients at the bottom of the page.

How to Make Homemade Glue

Step 1. Get out a bowl or pot to combine ingredients. Pour ½ cup of flour into the bowl.

Step 2. Now, pour in the ⅓ cup water. The rest of the water should be warm but not hot.

Step 3. Start stirring the flour glues with a spoon to combine.

Step 4. Continue to stir the milk glue until the mixture is smooth and without lumps. Pour into a sealed container with airtight lid or squeeze bottle. It is now ready to use just as you would white glue.

What Projects Can I Use with Homemade Glue?

• How to make a Frozen Pinata
• Heart Suncatcher
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• How to make a Minecraft Pinata
• Fun and Easy Summer Crafts for Kids
• How to make Floam

Pro Tips

• Just remember to use warm water (not cold water) and stir constantly in a small bowl.
• The water temperature is important as you also do not want to let the water boil.
• If you have heard of paper mache glue, it is a similar type of glue.
• Make sure to stir the mixture really well.
• If the glue has a thick paste and lump consistency, try adding baking soda. If it is too thick, try adding corn syrup. I would add a teaspoon or tablespoons at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store?

Store until ready to use inside an airtight container so it stays free of mold.

How to use?

When ready to use, just dip your paintbrush into the glue and brush it on. You can use it on paper, woods, metals, cardboard and anything else.

How long will homemade glue last?

This will last about 1 to 2 days on the counter. However, you can refrigerate it to extend the shelf life to 1 to 2 weeks.We normally refrigerate the glue, so it lasts longer and is readily available for crafting and DIY projects.

More Fun Craft Ideas

• Tissue Paper Crafts for Kids
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• 20 Toilet Paper Roll Crafts for Kids
• Seashell crafts for kids
• 20 Easy Summer Paper Plate Crafts for Kids

The kids just love this fun project. Try making this glue recipe with the kids. Then come back and leave a comment.

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How to Make Glue

Learn How to Make Glue and save a ton of money on your craft projects. It is so easy to make homemade glue and only takes a few minutes. Prep Time5 minutes minsTotal Time5 minutes mins Keyword: How to Make Glue – only 2 ingredients! Yield: 1 Author: One Crazy Mom

Materials

• ½ Cup Flour
• 1/3 Cup Warm Water

Instructions

• Grab a medium sized mixing bowl and pour in your flour.
• Now pour in your warm water and start stirring to combine the ingredients together. Stir until your mixture is nice and smooth.
• Store in an airtight container. I already had mine in my house, but our storage container is a lot like these on amazon.
• When ready to use just dip your paintbrush into the glue and use it on paper, woods, metals and anything else. Be sure to store your left overs in the fridge until next use.