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Activities that call for glue can become quite a challenge for little hands. Squeezing the bottle isn’t always easy or glue sticks don’t always cover the area the way you want. This is when painting glue comes in handy.
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For activities that call for full coverage an area for decorating such as glitter or rice pictures, paint-able glue is a fun and easy method to get the glue coverage you’re looking for while still allowing your preschool to fully participate in the activity.
You need:
- Regular school glue or Mod Podge
- Water
- Plastic container
To make paintable glue:
Mix 2 parts glue with 1 part water. You can either make just the amount you’ll need for the craft you’re working on, or make in a larger container to store for later. Stir together well – don’t shake. Shaking will create bubbles that you’ll have to let sit to settle for use.
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Tips:
- Use a paint brush that won’t lose a bunch of bristles when painting with glue.
- Make sure to thoroughly rinse out your brush when finished or you’ll end up with a hard, un-useable brush when it dries.
- Don’t make too big a container to use for a single craft, you’ll end up with left over that has various craft floaties such as glitter or paint brush bristles that you’ll probably not want to save.
- Store excess in a plastic or glass container with an air tight lid