Make Glue out of Milk
Template:Intro You are to prepare a science project and find out that you don't have the most important thing, GLUE!! Relax and prepare your own glue by this method.
Steps
- Pour 125 ml (8 fl oz) of skimmed milk into a pan.
- Heat this on a stove at 120°C (250°F). Let it warm, but not boil.
- Add a tablespoon of vinegar, and stir the mixture. Continue stirring even when solid clumps of material form on the surface.
- Place the strainer over the jar (preferably resting on it), and pour the mixture through the strainer.
- Use the spoon to press the clumps through the strainer, and release the liquid.
- Remove the material from the strainer, and place it back in the pan on the stove.
- Add 100 ml (½ cup) water and a tablespoon of baking soda to the liquid.
- A casein material will begin to bubble. When this stops, use the leftover liquid as glue.
- Finished.
Warnings
- Wait several hours before using any item secured with this glue.
- This can be very messy; make sure you take care, and tidy up the area when you've finished, or preferably as you're going along!
Things You'll Need
- Milk
- Small pan
- Tablespoon
- Vinegar
- Measuring jug
- Strainer
- Jar
- Paper towels
- Water
- Baking soda
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Sources and Citations
- Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things, by Cy Tymony
