Composition and characteristics
Elmer's glue is made on the basis of polyvinyl acetate, with the addition of components that give special properties. Can be found in articles and interpretations about the components of animal origin. But there are none there.
Main characteristics:
- economical consumption - a thin layer is enough for gluing;
- increased adhesion;
- fire and explosion safety;
- frost resistance;
- non-toxic;
- does not turn yellow;
- low degree of shrinkage.
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What is the best glue for slime?
"Elmer's" is considered an ideal option for creating slimes. After various experiments, most users are inclined to this opinion. The glue goes well with various thickeners and dyes, although regular PVA also makes good slimes. Some people practice making slimes from homemade glue, but the result, of course, will be worse. It is not advisable to use a product that has expired or has been left open for a long time. Usually the result is a liquid substance that is not at all like slime.
Features of Elmer's popular adhesive composition
Elmer's adhesive composition is produced by the Elmer's School Glue company, which develops special compositions for creativity. This glue specializes as a school glue, but is often used to create slimes and viscous toys. Externally, the mass is similar to PVA glue, since it is also a thick consistency of a white mass. When gluing, it is easily distributed over the plane.
It goes on sale in large volume packages, buckets, and tubes. Colored masses with glitter are produced.
This material glues paper, cardboard, fabric bases, and wallpaper. The clutch happens quickly. But excess or stained areas are easily washed off with water.
When making slimes, it is better to buy a transparent colored composition. This material does not contain toxic compounds, so it is suitable for use by small children.
We found a use for the product when cleaning nails. To do this, Elmer's glue is applied to the nail and the area around it. Adhesive tape is applied on top. After hardening, the tape is removed along with any dirt that has been absorbed into the adhesive mass.
Making quality glue at home
You can make your own popular glue for creative ideas. Of course, its properties are somewhat different from the original, but the effectiveness will be similar.
To prepare safe baby glue you will need the following ingredients:
- Water.
- Gelatin.
- Glycerol.
- PVA glue (optional).
- Vinegar.
Reference! It takes 15 minutes to make good glue for paper and fabric.
First, soak the gelatin in warm liquid. When the mixture has swollen enough, you need to place it in a water bath, gradually stirring to dissolve the granules. There is no need to bring the mixture to a boil; as soon as foam begins to appear, the solution is removed from the heat. If boiling occurs accidentally, you will have to start the whole process again.
After removing from heat, a little vinegar and glycerin are added to the solution. Everything is mixed, then a little PVA glue is poured in. You should get a homogeneous mass without lumps, which in consistency resembles regular glue. Afterwards, the adhesive is placed in a jar and closed tightly so that the mixture does not dry out. You need to leave the glue on for a while.
Reference! Ready-made glue can be used to create slimes, gluing paper, cardboard, fabric and other decorative elements.
Advantages and disadvantages of Elmers glue
Advantages:
- suitable for gluing, making jelly-like toys;
- develops creative thinking and fine motor skills in children;
- does not contain harmful components, can be used by small children;
Although the glue is non-toxic, it should not be given to children under three years of age to avoid ingestion.
- There are various colors;
- easy to use;
- easy to wash off clothes;
- excess is removed with a damp cloth or water.
Flaws:
- does not glue heavy objects;
- high price;
- not on store shelves.
Customer reviews about Elmers
Elmers Glue is popular and it's no surprise that it receives positive reviews from children and their parents. Of course, if you try to glue massive structures together with it, nothing will work, but that’s not what it’s intended for.
The cost of the glue is affordable, which also pleases buyers. The average price for a package of 147 ml is 600 rubles. Colored glue can be bought for 750 rubles, white for 550, transparent, a liter in volume will cost 3,000 rubles. When you need high-quality glue for decoration, this will be a good and economical option.
Life hackers and experimenters consider this glue to be one of the best for making slime. It goes well with thickeners and is available in different bright colors. At the same time, you need to take only high-quality glue that has not dried out and has not had time to thicken. When the expiration date has passed, or the composition has been left open for a long time, the properties deteriorate significantly.
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1. Supplier’s website: https://elmersrussia.ru/ https://www.elmersoptom.rf/ 2. Minimum wage: 20,000 3 . price list on the supplier's exchanger https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18ChFZnU0RwrtUGeUqTOpyjkGIf20t-FclBnRpZFFILQ/edit?usp=sharing collection in blocks, the number of units of goods in a block is indicated in the price list. colored adhesives are mixed by color (you can collect the indicated minimum from a mix of different colors)
The more we collect the total amount of the order, the greater the discount we will receive - see the price list, progressive cut-off amounts for discounts.
4. Organizing 15% + delivery in Moscow is divided among all participants in the purchase in equal shares.
5 . Prepayment for the joint venture group: 50% before redemption is deposited onto the card within 3 days from the date of receipt of the notification from the Organizer.
Additional payment for the joint venture group: at least 50% upon purchase - when the goods are in the hands of the Organizer
6. The processing time for orders is 10 days from the date of posting information about shipment and the start of processing in the news post.
“The ADVANCE PAYMENT (deposit) MADE BY THE PURCHASE PARTICIPANT FOR THE GOODS TO THE ORGANIZER OF THE JV IS NOT REFUNDED BY THE ORGANIZER OF THE JV IN FULL ACCORDING TO THE RULES OF THE JV RESOURCE MAMFO UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE EVENT IF THE ORGANIZER HAS COMPLIED THE JV ALL RULES OF THE JV SITE MAMFO, ALL CONDITIONS OF PURCHASE ARE COMPLIED, PRODUCT BY THE ORGANIZER PURCHASED FOR THE PARTICIPANT AND ALL OBLIGATIONS ON THE PART OF THE ORGANIZER FOR THIS PURCHASE WERE COMPLIED AND COMPLETED IN FULL. BY PARTICIPATING IN THE PURCHASE, EACH PARTICIPANT AGREES WITH THIS CONDITION OF PURCHASE AND NO CLAIMS IN THIS CASE FOR REFUND OF THE ADVANCE PAYMENT (DEPOSIT) FOR THE ORDERED GOODS IN THE CASE OF REFUSAL BY NEITHER THE MODERATORS OF THE EMERGENCY OR THE ORGANIZERS OF THE JV They are RUGGING."
Unfortunately, I don’t have a warehouse, if you can’t pick up the order yourself within the specified period, there are many alternative methods of disassembly (mail, EMS, courier).
7. Replacing marriage.
Defects and re-grading are possible always and everywhere, but they can always be resolved.
If we find a defect, we will send you a clear photo + description of the claim in a private message. for Moscow, the deadline for claims for defects is 7 days from the date of posting information about shipment and the beginning of analysis in the news post. It is in your interests to sort everything out on time.
With regions, the deadline for filing a complaint about a defect is no more than 3 days from the date of receipt of the parcel by postal track, but no more than 14 days from the date of posting information about shipment and the beginning of analysis in the news post. It is in your best interest to order delivery on time.
To replace a defective or mis-sorted item (this is 99.9% excluded, since deliveries are made in factory boxes with quantitative contents inside + we check everything), immediately after identifying it, the participant must send a clear photo of the defective fragment with a description. After agreeing with the supplier on a replacement, the participant from Moscow must independently deliver the order to the shipping point. The exchange will be processed with the next shipment. If the customer is located in the region, we divide the mail in half. We also divide the shipment of defective goods to the supplier in case a return is needed for accounting or disposal.
Exchanges of mismatched items or replacement of defective items without the coordination of the issue between the organization and the supplier (directly by the client) are not provided.
We identify mis-grading at the stage of order analysis and resolve it ourselves with the supplier.
8. Pickup, Post, EMS, courier —
Pickup: 3rd Mikhalkovsky Lane 24 (metro station Voikovskaya)
Don't forget about the rules of good manners - 10:00-22:00.
There are no appointments, pickup is available all day long by prior arrangement.
SDEK according to the agreement
If you haven’t found yours, don’t hesitate to ask, there are pickup points in almost all cities and it’s very profitable!
RF MAIL - due to volume and frequent purchases, average rates for mail have been established: 1-5 tubes 300 rubles, 6-10 - 350 rubles.
The indicated tariff already includes the cost of postage + envelope + 50 rubles courier.
Mail is sent within 3-7 days after the purchase, but we always try to send everything as soon as possible
After sending, we send the tracks to everyone in a personal message.
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11. Certificates: certificates of conformity are posted on the supplier’s website https://www.elmersoptom.rf/
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13. Conditions for accepting an order.
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