Make Your Own Non-Toxic Craft Glue

So how many of you remember kids that ate paste and Elmer’s glue at school?

I do.  There was a kid in my kindergarten class that ate so much glue that they had to get the fire department to remove his finger from  of his nose.

O.k…not really.  But he ate alot of glue. Seriosuly.

Glue can be expensive, especially if you have a kid that likes to do crafts…or six kids that like to do crafts…or six kids and two grandkids that like to do crafts…

This glue is easy to make out of things you probably all ready have around the house.  It is nontoxic and best of all …it works.

Craft Glue

1 qt. skim milk
3/4 Tbsp. baking soda
1 Tbsp. white vinegar
10 oz. water

Place the milk and vinegar in a double boiler.  Cook over low heat, stirring, until curds begin to form and whey separated from curd.  Congrats.  You now have ricotta!

Drain off the whey, the greenish liquid by pouring the mixture through a colander lined with cheesecloth.

Wash the cheese that remains with water until all of the vinegar smell is gone.  Place in a clean bowl.

Dissolve the baking soda in the water and pour over the curds.  Stir.  They will begin to break up  and a white paste will form.  Keep in sealed containers in the fridge.

Glue!

Image:Marye Audet