Safety Glue

Prep: 10 min

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.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsifted flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon powdered alum
  • 4 cups water
  • 30 drops oil of cloves

Instructions

  1. Gather a baby food jar to store the glue.
  2. Combine 1 cup of unsifted flour, 1 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of powdered alum in a pot.
  3. Add 4 cups of water gradually, stirring continuously to prevent lumps.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly.
  5. Cook until the mixture thickens to a glue-like consistency, about 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and add 30 drops of oil of cloves for preservation and scent.
  7. 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

Macronutrients

Protein 3.1g 6% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 25g 9% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.3mg
Potassium 88.5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 1.3mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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