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Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 fl. oz.
Get crafting with Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 oz! Its transparent formula applies and dries crystal-clear for permanent see-through placement that won’t yellow. Great for crafts, hobbies, DIYs and household repairs.
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Everything You Wanted to Know About Slime Trends & How to Make Slime
If you are around kids at all, you're likely familiar with the slime craze. And if you live with kids who are into DIY crafts or who simply love to experiment, you're undoubtedly well acquainted with DIY slime and all of its variations. To those less familiar, and for those who think slime is the stuff of Nickelodeon game shows from the 90s or what goops the Ghostbusters when capturing ghosts, this type of slime is a relatively new phenomenon. Slime actually only requires a few ingredients and is a simple concoction of glue, borax and water that produces a putty-like substance. There are borax-free versions however, as well as variant recipes that call for shaving cream, cornstarch, contact solution, and other household items. The silliest part of slime that kids seem to be enjoying - aside from making it - is sticking a finger into it and then pulling it out to produce a funny little slurping noise, as organic and satisfying as the popping of bubble wrap. The History of the Slime Trend Long known as Gak, slime is actually not new: slime recipes have been floating around the internet for decades. But the recent trend with all of its variations owes its explosive popularity to social media. The revival of the slime trend started in 2015 with a few young people posting slime videos showing how to make slime as well as videos of people playing with slime to Instagram. Followers came soon after, and accounts featuring similar videos blossomed. Other kids discovered these videos in their own social media feeds and started Instagram and YouTube accounts to feature their own experiments and creations. Many of the how to make slime videos involved adding secret ingredients to achieve unique properties and characteristics. Can you believe that searching for "how to make slime" on YouTube now yields more than 7 million results?! Why Slime is So Popular Many young budding chemists enjoy the process of making slime, even more than playing with it. Makers post new videos of how to make slime unique on social media to share with their friends and other DIYers worldwide. New creations keep the hobby fresh. But the real source of slime's popularity may be auditory in nature. The appeal of the videos often featuring a tub of slime being poked at repeated lyis that distinctive slurping sound the slime produces when moved, stretched and interacted with. The slime obsession has created several social media celebrities. @slime_baew, a teenage Thai slimer, has nearly 300K followers; her most popular video has been viewed more than 3 million times. YouTube user's diy satisfying MOST SATISFYING SLIME VIDEO EVER!!! has nearly 12 million views. Some enterprising young people have even capitalized on the popularity of slime. Kids are selling their slime to friends at school, and some are even selling online. A 14-year-old in Florida, for instance, has her own Etsy shop for slime to cater to her 50K Instagram followers. It helps that parents are for the most part supportive of their kids' hobby, citing the creativity and hands-on nature of making slime. And while Instagramming and posting to social media are a significant part of the fun, making slime doesn't involve significant screen time. Perhaps best of all, it's an affordable hobby, as expenses are limited to a few low-cost ingredients (like common crafting supplies and household adhesives) and storage materials. It's inexpensiveness and super fun appeal has actually led to glues flying off of the shelves at stores, as budding DIYers can't wait to get their hands (literally) into the fun and silliness of slime! How to Make Slime The basic slime recipe is simple: add borax and liquid dye to glue! It's just one of the Aleene's Tacky Glue uses. Simple Slime See our Easy Tacky Glue Slime Video. See images of this Slime Project. INGREDIENTS: Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 4 oz. bottle or Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 oz bottle 2 tablespoons food coloring or Tulip Fabric Paint in your color of choice 1 tablespoon Borax Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner (Sodium tetraborate) INSTRUCTIONS: Squeeze entire bottle of glue into a bowl or plastic container. You may need to slightly dilute leftover glue in the bottle with water to empty completely. Stir in the food coloring. Mix in the Borax. Keep stirring and it will start clumping up into slime. At some point you'll want to get your hands in there and work it around. Tip: Slime will last several weeks when stored in a tightly sealed bag. Can be stored at room temperature. Of course, there are hundreds of variations of slime to make. Here are our favorites: Easy Glitter Slime See our Easy Glitter Slime DIY video. And check out our other glitter and glue DIY! See images of this Slime Project. INGREDIENTS: Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue 4 oz bottle 2 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons food coloring or Tulip Fabric Paint in your color of choice 2 tablespoons glitter 4 tablespoons liquid starch INSTRUCTIONS: Squeeze entire bottle of glue into a bowl or plastic container. You may need to slightly dilute leftover glue in the bottle with water to empty completely. Add the water to the glue and stir. Stir in the food coloring. Stir in the glitter. Stir in the liquid starch. Keep stirring and it will start clumping up into slime. At some point you'll want to get your hands in there and work it around. Tip: Slime will last several weeks when stored in a tightly sealed bag. Can be stored at room temperature. Fluffy Slime See our How to Make Fluffy Slime video. See images of this Slime Project. INGREDIENTS: Aleene's Original Tacky Glue 4 oz. bottle 2 tablespoons food coloring or Tulip Fabric Paint in your color of choice 2 cups water, separated 1 tablespoon Borax Multi-Purpose Household Cleaner (Sodium tetraborate) 2 tablespoons lotion 1 cup shaving cream INSTRUCTIONS: Squeeze entire bottle of glue into a bowl or plastic container. You may need to slightly dilute leftover glue in the bottle with water to empty completely. Add the food coloring and 1 cup of water to the glue and stir. In a separate bowl, combine the Borax with 1 cup of hot water. Add the lotion and shaving cream to the glue mixture and stir to combine. Add the Borax water to the glue mixture. Keep stirring and it will start clumping up into slime. At some point you'll want to get your hands in there and work it around. Tip: Slime will last several weeks when stored in a tightly sealed bag. Can be stored at room temperature.
DIY Glitter Ornaments: 3 Easy Techniques
Everyone knows that the best ornaments on the tree are the ones that sparkle. They catch your eye and make you feel like this is the most wonderful time of the year. This year why not try to make your own Glitter Ornaments with Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue Adhesive. Here are 3 ways you can make your Christmas sparkle. What you need: Aleene’s Clear Gel Tacky Glue Clear plastic ornaments Glitter (4 colors of your choice) Small funnels Solid Glitter Ornament This one is super easy but sparkles just the same. For this ornament, start off by removing the hook from the top. Then fill the inside with the glitter adhesive. Pour the glitter color of your choice inside the ornament and roll around until the entire inside is covered. Once its covered, put the hook back on top. Ombre Glitter Ornament First we have the ombre glitter ornament. Ombre is such a huge trend from hair to make up and now crafts, we couldnt resist! Take the plastic ornament and remove the hook. Then apply the adhesive to the entire inside of the ornament. Take one of the glitter colors and pour it inside the ornament. Roll it around until it covers the bottom half of the ornament. Next take another color, either lighter or darker, and pour it in the ornament. Try to keep it towards the top half of the ornament. Again, roll it around until the ornament is covered. Place the hook back in and now you have an ombre glitter ornament. Swirl Glitter Ornament This ornament allows for a little more creativity as you get to create swirls or designs of your choice. All you need to do is freehand the swirls on the outside of the ornament with the glitter adhesive. Then with the color of your choice, sprinkle glitter over the adhesive to create a dazzling design. We hope you fill your tree with all the glitter ornaments you can make. Be sure to use the glitter coat adhesive to create name ornaments or write your favorite holiday words. Your tree is sure to catch everyone's eyes this holiday season. These dont have to go on the tree. Put them in a bowl and create a great center piece for your living room coffee table. They also make great gifts!
Crafting with Tacky Glue Vs Hot Glue
Not all glues are created equal. There are many variations within each category, and you need to make sure you choose the right glue for your craft tasks. But in your quest to choose the perfect glue for the job, it begs the question...Is one really better than the other? While hot glue definitely has its merits, we like to think that Tacky Glue reigns supreme because of its versatility. It's great for gluing paper to just about anything and is a crafter's go-to for small craft projects that don't entail heavy-duty materials like metal. Its "instant tack" thick formula (super grabbing power) is ideal for little, odd objects like shells, buttons, etc. so it grips and holds them in place without the risk of running while the project dries. Aleene's Tacky Glue is a PVA glue, which stands for polyvinyl acetate glue and refers to the type of resin used in the glue. PVA glue is commonly known as white glue or school glue. PVA glue remains flexible when dry and does not affect the PH balance of papers, photos and other items it's used on and it won't yellow! PVA glue has a thicker consistency than most craft glues, therefore it holds items in place better while the glue is drying. It comes in white or clear but both types dry clear and are nontoxic. Because of this thickness, it may take slightly longer to dry, however, don't despair, there's Aleene's Quick Dry Tacky Glue if you're in a hurry! Hot glue with a glue gun application is great because it sets quickly and can hold a variety of materials together. It works for hard-to-glue items, yet it's not for delicate items or anything that cannot stand heat. And, speaking of heat, anyone who has used a hot glue gun has surely experience that unpleasant episode when the glue accidentally lands on your skin! (Ouch.) So it's important to remember that hot glue should generally be used by adults and older kids under adult supervision at all times. But Tacky Glue is nontoxic and safe to use for kids and crafters of all ages and skill levels. So why risk the chance of a burn when you get glue gun strength with Tacky Glue? Glue guns generally come in two basic sizes: standard or miniature. The mini uses much smaller glue sticks, therefore you run out of glue more quickly. Tacky Glue comes in a variety of sizes, perfectly suited to fill your crafting needs. (We recommend the largest one available as you'll probably use it so often.) If you've used a hot glue gun, you've most likely experienced "stringing" of the adhesive and the ugly glue "strings" that can get left behind on your project. And why does it string you may ask? Stringing occurs with hot melt adhesives when some of the glue material sticks to the applicator nozzle and then the glue is pulled down. But because Tacky Glue is applied at room temperature it allows for a smooth flow. As a matter of fact, Tacky Glue isn't limited to just one application either. The specialized tip can be cut for more or less glue flow depending on your needs. It can also be brushed on for a smooth, even application. Another challenge with hot glue is that it dries raised and hard and you see lines under fabric. Hot glue is not flexible and won't really soak into fabric. It will be thick and hard. But Tacky glue can be used on non-washable fabric projects for a fairly flexible, yet strong hold. Unlike hot glue, Tacky Glue isn't limited to just gluing "this to that." There's so much more you can do with it! Why not experiment with making some bread dough clay, faux stained glass, faux antiqued metal and, of course, the ever-popular making slime! In case you haven't heard, slime is kind of a THING...a BIG THING. Kids young and old alike are getting their hands onto bottles of glue to make their own sensory play fun. This DIY glitter slime recipe is made with Aleene's Clear Gel Tacky Glue and glitter are you ready to get your slime on? Here's an easy tutorial for glitter slime. But you don't have to stop at glitter Check out our fun and easy slime recipes with Aleene's glue, how-to videos and slime tips. Our unicorn slime and mermaid glitter slime have magical sparkles, and our special glow-in-the-dark slime is totally nontoxic! Slime! And, speaking of kids' crafts, these fun Paper Picture Frames are the perfect afternoon craft for little hands. Using some cute pics, cupcake papers, straws and colorful papers, kiddos of all ages can make an entire blooming garden of friends. Paper Picture Frames And, even adults don't always enjoy working with hot glues. Sometimes when gluing delicate items like paper, it can be tricky and messy. This Paper Wreath is the perfect example of the ideal Tacky Glue project! If you have some old books lying around that you never plan on reading again, you can easily turn them into a decorative wreath! Or, if you love all your books, then just head to the thrift store and snag a few. Grab a bottle of Aleene's Original Tacky Glue and a foam wreath base (or make one out of cardboard) and you have yourself a rustic wreath that looks good year-round. Paper Wreath So, there you have it. Whatever your gluing needs, it's good to know there's always the right glue for the job.
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