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Our Top Choice
Elmer's Liquid School Glue
For over 65 years now, Elmer’s has been making a wide range of adhesives and consumer glue. Its products are toxin-free, safe, and designed to fuel creativity and enhance learning.
Easy to wash. Items can be adjusted before they set. Contains no toxin. Non-runny formula. Safe for use by the whole family. Applies smooth and dries clear. Fast-drying.
Non-paper materials won’t stick firmly for very long.
Narrow neck and spout
1, 3, 6 or 12-pack
4, 5, 7.625 or 9 ounces
Washable; quick drying
Paper; wood; fabric; ceramics
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Crayola 4-oz. Washable School Glue
Crayola LLC is a socially- and environmentally-responsible producer of artists’ supplies. It ensures that its products are toxin-free, kid-friendly, safe, and affordable.
Applicator tip that doesn’t clog. Cap remains attached to the bottle when in use. Contains no toxins or acid. Dries clear without cracking. Easy to use and wash off.
Smaller children have difficulty with squeezing the bottle.
No-clog tip; no-lose cap
1 or 12-pack
4 ounces
Washable; no-run
Paper; fabric; cardboard
Aleene's Tack-It Over & Over School Glue
Aleene produces “gold”-quality glue that’s high-performing, each one born out of a desire to provide the highest quality possible and enhance the success of crafters everywhere.
Made in America. Adheres to ASTM D4236. Thick and non-runny. Non-toxic. Repositionable. Sticks to a wide range of surfaces and items.
The thickness makes it difficult to clean up after it’s dry.
Screw-on cap
1 or 2-pack
4 ounces
Temporarily hold; dries colorless
Appliques; paper; wood; glass
Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue
Tombow makes office and arts supplies, and has been in business for over 100 years. It continues to make top-quality products that are both cutting-edge and affordable.
Acid-free. Non-toxic. Double applicator tips. Photo safe. Great for bonding cardboard, poster boards, cardstock, and embellishments. Washable.
The tips get clogged.
Fine and broad tips
1 or 3-pack
0.88 ounces
Permanent hold; washable
Photos; cards; fibers; buttons
Staples 4-oz. Washable School Glue
Staples was born in 1985 out of a desire to make office supplies easily accessible to customers at affordable prices. It has built a brand that customers can always rely on.
Kid-friendly and safe. Easy to wash off. Applies smoothly without wrinkles. Complies with the ASTM D 4236 Standard. Photo-safe. Non-toxic and acid-free.
It’s not great for making glue slime.
Narrow neck and spout
1 or 3-pack
4 ounces
Washable, nontoxic; acid-free
Paper; cloth; wood; pottery