How do Post-it® notes work?So what about that little Post-it® note stuck to your wall? How does that work?Look at the back of a sticky note using an electron microscope and you'll see not a continuous film of adhesive but lots of microscopic glue bubbles, known as microcapsules,...
Polyvinyl Acetate, also known as PVA is a glue most commonly seen in the form of white school glue. It also comes in other forms such as yellow wood glue. It flows easily from the bottle, and while generally non-toxic, it can quickly get into fabric because of how fluid it is. Remov...
When borate ions (from activators like sodium borate, borax powder, or boric acid) mix with PVA glue (polyvinyl acetate), a cross-linking chemical reaction occurs, transforming the glue into stretchy slime. The glue, a polymer, starts as a liquid with molecules that flow past one another. ...
Ingredients to Make Homemade Glue You’ll need some ingredients. Many are are household ingredients which you probably already have on hand. Here’s how they all work. Corn starchhelps to thicken the glue mixture, giving it a gel-like consistency. This thickness helps the glue adhere to surf...
I always thought slime was too difficult to make, but then I tried it! Now we are hooked on it. Grab some liquid starch and PVA glue and get started! NOTE:We have found that Elmer’s specialty glues tend to be a bit stickier than Elmer’s regular clear or white glue, and so for...
So if you are using white tissue paper in your craft, you may like a glue recipe instead. Most people however, tend to paint their finished projects, so the colour of the paste really shouldn’t make a difference! Go with flour! How long does Paper Mache paste from flour KEEP FOR?!
Mod Podge is fabulous, as it comes in so many different finish – matt, gloss etc. But a similar effect can be achieved with water down PVA glue (water it down to a milk consistency). The main thing though is to avoid direct sun light and humid rooms (e.g. bathrooms). ...
Not only does this DIY project save money, but it also allows for personalization to fit your style, ensuring your plants thrive even in challenging light conditions. This informative guide offers clear, actionable advice for crafting a plant-friendly environment with a touch of elegance. ...
Ours didn’t work either. I used elmers clear glue, followed the recipe to a “T” and I have FOUR bowls of glittery colored liquid on my counter. The saline solution I used was OptiFree and contains sodium borate, but not boric acid. Does it need both, or just one or the other?
Use green glitter with the clear glue slime recipe. Why do Harry, Ron, and Herminie drink polyjuice potion? What happens to Herminie? Pin The Science of Slime We always like to include a bit of homemade slime science around here. Slime really does make for an excellent chemistry ...