How to Make Glue Less Watery

School glue will thicken when exposed to air.

Glues are a liquid or semi-liquid compound that are used to bond different materials. Glues are made from organic materials like bones, hooves and hide, basically any material that contains a collagen, and then mixed with water. The organic material is cooked in clean water, then cooled, cleaned and thickened. Manufacturers use special vacuum evaporators and freezers to thin their glue, but follow these steps and you can make your glue the thickness you want.

Things You'll Need

• Glue
• Spare container

Instructions

1. Pour some glue from its original container into another container with a lid.

2. Allow the glue to sit for a while with the lid off.

3. Stir the glue periodically to prevent a film from forming on the surface.

4. Use the glue once it has thickened enough for your project.

Tips & Warnings

• Another option is put your glue in the freezer for approximately a half hour before using it.

• Epoxies and cements are different from glue because they are chemically constructed compounds rather than organic compounds.

References

• Made How: How Glue is Made
• Free Craft Unlimited: Creative Craft Project Tips