what is Elmer's glue?

Question

What would be the equivalent to buy in the UK
(I need it to make slime!)

Answer 1

Plain white liquid glue that comes in a bottle. It dries clear and it's kind of plasticy. Sometimes it's called 'tacky' craft glue. It should be water-soluble, too.

Answer 2

"White glue" comes in different forms, but the permanent version is basically a "PVA" or "vinyl" glue, very like acrylic paint. In the U.S. at least, any glue that says "school" or "washable" is not permanent though so may not work for some things (like slime?).

Elmer's is just the best known brand name here for white glues (they make the permanent type which is called Glue-All, and the non-permanent type called washable "School" glue... though they can both be used in schools of course).

White glues are water-soluble when still wet, but the permanent ones will become highly water-resistant after drying, and esp. after curing (about a week). Some permanent "industrial-strength" ones come close to being totally water-proof, but most will still soften and give a little if they're actually soaked for awhile.

I'm sure you have lots of "white glues" in the UK, but you may not have the brand called Elmers, which shouldn't matter.
Just look for an inexpensive white colored** glue at your craft or hardware or other store, and make sure it's permanent if that's what you need for your slime. "Tacky" glues are also white glues that are thicker and therefore have more initial grab, and other brands of white glue may be stronger after drying or thinner or sold for specific purposes such as for making books... but still all are "white glues."

** carpenters' "wood" glue" is also a white glue, but it's been colored yellow


And vamsy, that was interesting about the Cascorez (sp?) glue, and explains something entirely different to me.... thanks!


Diane B.

Answer 3

Wow! I tried and tried but can't find an equivalent for you in the UK for Elmer's glue. It is used in because it is non-toxic, washes out of clothing, dries clear, etc. If a recipe calls for it, there's a reason.

You could buy some from www.amazon.com (the US version, not the UK version where it is not listed) and have it shipped to you over there or through eBay (links below) but again through someone in the US who would have to ship it to you internationally. I typically get my packages from UK shippers in a week to 10 days here on the East Coast.

Answer 4

In 1947, the first consumer white glue was introduced and marketed by Borden® under the trade name "Cascorez Glue." It was packaged in glass bottles with "ice cream pop" type wooden sticks attached with a rubber band. Shortly thereafter, the glue was repositioned under the name "Elmer's Glue-All", after Elmer, the spouse of Borden's corporate symbol, Elsie the cow.

Answer 5

Elmer's glue is the Borden name for white school glue that is non toxic.
Borden had line of milk products and Elsie the Cow was the logo her husband's name was Elmer :)

Answer 6

I can't find any ingredients, but it is just like any ordinary school glue. You don't need to have Elmer's glue.

Answer 7

borax, water, glue and food coloring will make slime. send me your address and I'll mail you a bottle of Elmer's glue.

Answer 8

Elmer's® glue is the best glue because it is the only glue in the world made of camel intestines. Camel intestines have a natural adhesive quality unlike that of any other intestines, which of course is what all glue is derived from.

Answer 9

Horse

Answer 10

Copydex.....safe white glue that drys clear. We used it at school. We used to put it on our hands, let it dry and then peel it off...nice. Safe glue!!