Getting your Elmer's glue project to dry a little faster takes just a little preparation.
Elmer's glue is a staple in many households and classrooms. The white glue is a familiar product for sticking together almost anything craft-related, such as googly eyes, feathers, glitter and construction-paper creatures. Often in classroom situations, time is limited for projects and no one wants to send home a project still dripping with wet glue. Here are some tips to help speed up the drying time for your Elmer's glue creations.
Instructions
1. Create your projects in the ideal environment, if possible. A room warmed to at least 70 degrees will help the glue dry at its optimal rate. The ingredients in glue will dry more slowly in a cold room.
2. Reduce the humidity in the room to speed drying times. Plug in a dehumidifier in the room. Moisture in the air will keep the glue wet longer.
3. Monitor the amount of glue used to create the projects. Children have a tendency to apply a large amount of glue to their projects. A very small amount of glue spread thinly is generally enough to adhere two pieces of paper together. Less glue means faster drying.
4. Prepare a drying area. Tie a string to two chairs with several feet between them, from the ends of a chalkboard or from the ceiling if possible. Use clothespins to attach projects to hang to dry.
5. Use a small fan to blow air around the drying area. Air flow will dry the glue faster. Be careful not to set the fan on a high setting; this may damage the projects.
6. Dry the glue with a blow-dryer if speed-drying is a necessity. Use a low setting on the dryer, and take care not to put the heat too close to the project. Drying glue too fast can cause it to shrink and crack.
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