Safety Glue
A unique homemade adhesive with a mild scent of cloves, suitable for craft projects and repairs, especially for use with small jars and gentle applications.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Gather a baby food jar to store the glue.
- Combine 1 cup of unsifted flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of powdered alum in a pot.
- Add 4 cups of water gradually, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
- Cook until the mixture thickens to a glue-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
- Remove from heat and add 30 drops of oil of cloves for preservation and scent.
- Allow the glue to cool slightly before pouring into the baby food jar for storage.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
115
kcal
6% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).