No Mess Glue

Glue! I have noticed that teachers are using stick glue in the classroom more and more. Really! Some of the reasons are due to fast drying time, less mess, and easy to use. Yes! These are great, but look at the negatives: the little sticks run out fast, aren't refillable, , they tend to dry out before you know it, and overtime the glue looses its bond. Talk about frustrating! Well, have I got a solution! As I was perusing through my Oriental Trading magazine today I saw that they had empty bingo markers for sale . Then I had a little light bulb go off. Why not fill them with glue? White school glue is a bit thicker than paint so it shouldn't spill, the sponge tip allows for a smooth thin layer, and it has a cap so it can be closed. If the glue is too thick for the marker, then all you have to do is add a few drops of water and mix it well. The teacher can add a few drops of food coloring before pouring it into the marker for added interest. The teacher can limit the amount of glue in the marker. There is less waste since these markers are refillable. There is as much control of the glue as a stick of glue. Teachers and Educators should be pouncing on this idea. Ok, so I do realize that there are liquid glue sticks out there, but do you realize that the glue is runnier that the classic white glue? Those tubes tend to drool! The refillable bingo markers are designed to keep thick liquids under control.

Here I found some for $14.95

Sargent Art Brushless Paint Marker Empty Dispensers - 1 Ounce - Pack of 10

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