on the elmer's site it says the ingredients are "proprietary information" where else can I find out what's in it or does anyone just know?
2006-09-18 13:52:31 · 19 answers · asked by sadlymistaken 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I'm not sure
2006-09-22 06:35:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Elmer's Glues are chemical based. They are made or formulated from chemicals which are synthesized (created by Man). These chemicals were originally obtained or manufactured from petroleum, natural gas and other raw materials found in Nature. The exact formula and specific ingredients used in making Elmer's products are considered proprietary information
Elmer's does not use animals or animal parts to make glue. Our products are made from synthetic materials and are not derived from processing horses, cows or any other animals.
2006-09-18 20:57:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.thistothat.com/glue/pva.shtml
Elmers is considered a PVA glue, this site may be somewhat helpful
Here is a recipe to make glue
{{{{{{FLOUR AND WATER PASTE
Adult help required
You will need:
Plain flour, boiling water, cold water,
salt ,measuring jug, small bowl and a spoon.
What to do:
Measure ½ cup of flour into the bowl. Add ¼ cup of cold water and
mix with the spoon until it is a smooth paste. Pour on 1 cup of boiling
water (get an adult to do this) and mix till smooth and it takes on a
transparent look. Strain through a sieve if necessary. Add a
pinch of salt and top up with cold water until it is the required consistency.
This paste will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days.
It is suitable for paper, foil, light fabrics, card etc.}}}}}}
2006-09-18 21:50:45 · answer #3 · answered by wingnutrosie 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This is a recipe that I found for glue I'm not sure it works as I have not tried it.
Wil
Materials needed:
3 TBS. pure white vinegar
1 pack (1 oz.) unflavored gelatin
1/3 TBS. lemon extract
Instructions:
1) Bring vinegar to boil in a pan and add the gelatin, stirring until completely dissolved.
2) Add lemon extract and stir well.
Store in a capped bottle or jar.
2006-09-18 21:05:24 · answer #4 · answered by wilsgolden 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Someone told me it was made from horses. They boil the bones and the gooey stuff makes glue. I was eight or nine years old. Ha. Ha.
2006-09-18 20:54:45 · answer #5 · answered by Patty 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
animal hooves, skins and such.
There used to be a old saying about a old horse. That is was time to send him to the glue factory.
2006-09-18 20:54:16 · answer #6 · answered by Eldude 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to hear that glue was made out of horses.
I have yet to prove or disprove this statement.
2006-09-18 20:54:37 · answer #7 · answered by maat13101 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elmer's glue is made of a copolymer off polyvinyl acetate and polyvinyl alcohol.
Yeah,I don't know what that stuff is either!!LOL :)
2006-09-18 20:57:29 · answer #8 · answered by Darlene S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Horse hooves
2006-09-18 20:59:39 · answer #9 · answered by dirtmerchant_12b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the # on the bottle, and if they aren't allowed to answer ur question or give some lame excuse, try another brand. good luck
2006-09-19 00:01:51 · answer #10 · answered by Surfin'_the_Tide 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recyled lunch meat mixed with water and tape.
2006-09-18 20:54:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋