The softest glue in the world

Maybe we're not the only ones with a fondness for gummies, but we have to admit that we've never followed the line of thought shared by [Lost Art Press]. After discovering that an ingredient in hide glue was raw gelatin obtained from a confectionery company, they stored the knowledge and eventually tried to make glue using Haribo Goldbears from a gas station .

Melt the anthropomorphized candies in a jar with a little water produced a fine glue, which was tried on a few pieces of wood. The test joint bonded well, and after a few weeks for it to set, it was time to test it. Simply hitting it with a hammer caused the wood to fracture, but using more traditional techniques of dissolving hide glue with water or alcohol gave the expected result of splitting it apart.

Thus, a nice skin glue usable for woodworking can be made using gummies. We think that's pretty cool, but maybe given how easy it is to buy either the real thing or a PVA-based alternative, this is one for the MacGyver file. If you ever find yourself stranded at a gas station unable to save the world for lack of a little glue, now you have the crucial knowledge. Until then, skip Haribo Goldbears!

Thanks [Aaron Tagliaboschi] for the tip!