If you don’t have a school-age child or grandchild, there’s no reason to have one A bottle of white glue around, right? I thought the same thing, until I started seeing some brilliant ideas around the web involving white glue!
As it turns out, that simple white school glue we all remember from grade school, which can help you create unique and beautiful projects, can also help solve life’s everyday problems! And the key to the versatility of white glue comes down to the way it behaves in different states.
in liquid formWhite glue is thin, easy to work with and cleans up easily. And Once it driesIt forms a moderately strong bond while remaining highly malleable. It is these behaviors that make white glue a true unsung hero of versatility!
To prove it, I’ve included 9 of my favorite uses for white glue below. But this list is far from complete, so if you have a favorite use for white glue that isn’t listed here, be sure to share it with us in the comments at the end of this post!
9 Surprising Uses for White Glue
1. Removing splinters
To remove a pesky splinter or sliver from your finger, coat the area in a layer of white glue. Allow the glue to dry completely, then remove the dried glue from your skin. The glue should leave the splinter as it is removed.
2. Secure the shirt buttons
Apply some white glue to the threads of the buttons on your shirt. This will help prevent the threads from fraying, and will keep your buttons going longer.
3. Repair of screw holes
If the screw hole is a little too large to hold your screw securely, saturate a cotton ball with white glue and stuff it into the hole. Leave the cotton ball to dry overnight, and in the morning, it will harden and anchor your screws, no problem!
4. Filling nail holes
If remodeling or moving has exposed unsightly nail and tack holes in your walls, you can fill them with white glue. Just squeeze some glue into the hole, and smooth it so it’s flush with the wall using plastic wrap on your finger. Let it dry, then paint over it if necessary.
5. Crafting Homemade Piñatas
Although the traditional papier mache mix uses flour, you can also use equal parts water and school glue to make adorable custom pinatas.
6. Prevent fraying
Prevent shoelaces, ropes and cords from fraying and tangling by coating the ends in a bit of white glue.
7. Emergency first aid
If you have a paper cut, hangnail, cracked nail, or other minor injury, but don’t have a Band-Aid handy, grab your bottle of white glue! Smooth a thin layer of glue on the injury and let it dry. The glue will seal the dirt and help ease the pain until you can clean it properly.
8. Cleaning the pores
Prepare your own pore-clearing strips from white glue. Just smooth a layer over your nose or chin, let it dry, then carefully peel it off to remove blackheads.
9. Crafting and decoupage
Combine three parts glue and one part water to mix up a batch of homemade decoupage medium (aka “Mod Podge.”) This DIY version holds its own with store-bought materials, and is just as easy to use! Layer it over your project with a sponge brush, allowing each layer to dry in between, with a final layer sealing in the final effect.
Do you have a favorite tip or trick for using white glue?
