How to Make the Glue for Sticky Notes

While you can't make the exact same glue that you find on sticky notes, you can use a few different adhesive products as replacements on homemade sticky notes.

The glue used on sticky notes is a special polymer developed by the 3M corporation. It is a very unique light adhesive that is impossible to reproduce from simple household items. The closest approximate alternatives for this special adhesive are the following.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Make Homemade paper glue:
   
   6 tbsp. water
   2 env. plain gelatin
   2 tbsp. white vinegar
   2 tsp. glycerin
   
   Boil water in a saucepan then remove from heat and add gelatin, vinegar, and glycerin. Stir with a metal spoon until all items are thoroughly mixed together.
   
   Pour into a tightly lidded plastic jar, and allow mixture to cool before using.
   
   This glue is stronger than sticky note glue, but less messy than homemade glue paste. Apply a light amount to the top back edge of a homemade sticky note and adhere to a surface.

2. Purchase a glue stick:
   
   Glue sticks can be purchased in craft stores, drug stores, office supply stores, and most places where stationary is sold.
   
   Glue sticks have a similar adhesive strength as sticky note adhesive. They are convenient and less messy than homemade glues.
   
   To use, simply make a single swipe across the top back edge of a homemade sticky note and adhere to a surface.

3. Purchase Wackytac Liquid Sticky Note Adhesive:
   
   Wackytac Liquid Sticky Note Adhesive is basically a fairly accurate imitation of the adhesive commonly found on sticky notes, sold in a convenient liquid form. This item is difficult to find, crafts stores and the internet are the best places to look for this product.

[jackieok]

on 5/27/2009 hey can you tell me the process to make the industrial polymer, i really need it thanxss!!!