Making Wheat Paste Glue

Wheat paste is extremely inexpensive and simple. As a glue for paper projects it can be just as strong as white Elmer's glue at a fraction of the cost. It only requires flour and water and can be made in about 10 mins. It uses a 4 to 1 water to flour ratio and you can make as little or as much as you require. You simply heat the mixture until it thickens then let it cool. I does not store well but can be kept refrigerated for a couple of days. I make it the same day I use it and throw away any leftover. The glue is not waterproof but does create a hard and strong bond. I use it for making fireworks and rocket motors. As a side note some people say the storablity can be improved my adding things like salt, sugar or peppermint oil. I have tried many without good results.

The materials I use:

All purpose Flour
Water
Cooking pot
Mixing spoon
Measuring cup
Heat source

All the required materials layed out.





Measure out an amount of flour you want to use.





Add 4 times the amount of water as flour. ( the amount isn't critical)





Start heating and mix the flour and water until there are no lumps and continue to mix until its finished.





Continue to mix the until it thickens which will happen quickly and then let it cool.





After the wheat paste cools. you can use it just like you would Elmer's glue. It does dry a little slower in colder temperatures.