In late February 2017, news stories about homemade "slime" (a mixture of white glue, water, sodium borate, and food coloring causing a purported shortage of Elmer's Glue were popular on social media: ...

If you need glue, good luck finding it! A school kid craft craze called “Slime” has caused a shortage of Elmer’s Glue at many stores nationwide, including some in San Diego. “Slime” is a fun, droopy, ...

People inspired by social media to make homemade slime for fun -- and in some cases, profit -- are helping the bottom line of Newell Brands (NWL), the parent of Elmer’s Glue. That’s because the ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. It's far from back-to-school season, but stores everywhere are selling out of Elmer's glue at ...

Has a kids crafting craze brought glue makers to their knees? Parents across the country are reporting a shortage of glue in stores and many are naming the simple, do-it-yourself "slime" as the ...

Q: I heard an unusual home remedy on your radio show: using Elmer’s glue to prevent blistering on a burned hand. I burned myself last night and initially iced my hand. I decided to try the glue method ...