How to Thin Elmer's Glue
- 1). Pour the amount of Elmer's Glue you want to thin into a container.
- 2). Add a small amount of water. To make paste for papier mache, for example, mix together two parts Elmer's Glue and one part water. Stir the glue and the water together.
- 3). Check the consistency of the glue. Take out a spoonful of it. Check its thickness visually as you slowly pour it back into the container.
- 4). Add more water, if needed, to thin Elmer's Glue to the consistency you desire. If you accidentally thin the glue out too much, just stir in more of it to thicken your paste back up.