For over 70 years, Elmer’s has been a leader in the adhesives industry, providing innovative solutions for DIYers, crafters, and professionals alike.
For over 70 years, Elmer’s has been the premier brand for quality adhesives and craft supplies. It all started in 1947 when founder Elmer Gross revolutionized school arts and crafts with the first white glue specifically formulated for classrooms. Since then, the Ohio-based company has grown into a leading manufacturer of innovative adhesives, as well as essential arts, crafts and DIY products.
While the Elmer’s selection has expanded greatly over the decades, their commitment to empowering makers and creators remains unchanged. The company aims to make creativity accessible, easy and fun for crafters and builders of all ages. Elmer’s offers specialty glues, rubber cements, spray adhesives and more, expertly designed for every application and surface.
Product quality is paramount at Elmer’s state-of-the-art American production facilities. Extensive testing ensures adhesives meet strict standards for optimal bonding strength, flexibility and longevity. A dedicated R&D lab pioneers new formulas and improvements based on consumer needs and creative trends.
Importantly, Elmer’s gives back by supporting arts education and donating supplies to schools and charities nationwide. The brand strives to fuel young imaginations and make hands-on creation possible for all youth. Looking ahead, Elmer’s plans to expand their offerings while inspiring crafters through digital content and community engagement. As long as people keep making, Elmer’s will keep providing the products to make their visions stick.
Elmer's white school glues and rubber cements typically dry completely in 5-10 minutes. Allow 24 hours for maximum bond strength. Specialty glues like epoxies take longer to cure fully.
No, Elmer's adhesives are rigorously tested and guaranteed non-toxic when used as directed. They meet ASTM standards for child safety.
Yes, Elmer's makes washable and waterbase glues that are certified safe for arts and crafts projects involving food items. Avoid using rubber cement on anything edible.
Allow any dried Elmer's glue to soften in water, then gently peel off. For skin, wash hands with soap and water. Elmer's school glues are designed to wash out of fabrics as well.
Yes, Elmer's makes wood glue formulations specifically designed to bond wood. Elmer's wood filler also expertly repairs cracks and gouges in wood.
Yes, when dry Elmer's adhesives are acid-free and safely bond photos without damage. Allow 48 hours to fully cure.
Rubber cement creates a temporary, repositionable bond while white glues create a permanent bond. Rubber cement is ideal for paper crafts and collage.
For a thinner consistency, Elmer's white glue can be diluted up to 50/50 with water. Stir well until thoroughly mixed.
Unopened, Elmer's glues typically last 2-3 years when stored properly. If glue seems too thick, add a bit of water to reconstitute it.
Elmer's makes specialty glues designed to bond porous and non-porous materials like paper, wood, plastic, metal, foam, fabric, glass, and more.