Using Clear Glue as Faux Water

I've watched many videos about using clear glue as faux water. Everyone talks about how pretty this is once it dries. They will say, "This doesn't dry right away, so you have plenty of time to rearrange your dried flowers until you're satisfied." BUT no one tells you how long the glue takes to dry. So, I'm here to share an experiment I'm trying, using clear glue as faux water.

First of all, most people use Elmer's clear glue. I used the Dollar Tree Jot 4 oz. clear glue for my experiment. Either way, Google search AI reports that glue, such as Elmer's glue will take longer to dry with a deep pour. Apparently, 4 oz. is a deep pour. Because my first pour, which used the entire 4 oz., isn't showing any signs of drying soon. All other glue brands take just as long and cost much more.

For beter results, Google AI and Reddit forum users recommend a shallow pour. So, pour a shallow layer, allow to dry, add another shallow layer and allow to dry. Continue the process until you're satisfied with the depth.

Again, my first practice vase had the whole 4 oz. of glue in it. After 4 days, it still isn't anywhere near being dry. My second practice vase has about a 1/2 oz. of glue in it. I did this shallow pour yesterday at about 4:30 p.m. At about 5:30 this morning, it looked as if it was drying well. So, I searched to see if heat would make it dry faster. My research showed that using a hairdryer on low heat would help the glue dry faster. When I tried that, though, it actually melted the glue. So, I'm back to square one, waiting for the glue to dry. Oh, my goodness.

Deep 4 oz. glue pour in a larger bowl/vase

Shallow 1/2 oz. glue pour in a smaller bowl/vase

At this point, I believe the shallow pour, dry, shallow pour, dry process will work best. But DO NOT use heat to try to accelerate drying. That will melt the glue instead.

I will report on both pours once they are cure, starting with today, March 25th, since using the low heat on the hairdryer undid any progress I had originally made. 🫣

Tune in for results as I continue this experiment.

Until next time, have a blessed day,

Patricia

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