In late February 2017, news stories about homemade "slime" (a mixture of white glue, water, sodium borate, and food coloring causing a purported shortage of Elmer's Glue were popular on social media: ...

If you need glue, good luck finding it! A school kid craft craze called “Slime” has caused a shortage of Elmer’s Glue at many stores nationwide, including some in San Diego. “Slime” is a fun, droopy, ...

On its earnings call at the end of April, Newell Brands, which owns the 70-year-old Elmer's Glue business, reported historically positive numbers for the first quarter of 2024. It was Elmer’s first ...

"Sliming" has taken over social media — and it's causing stores to run out of Elmer's glue. In the last several months, photos and videos of slime have become an Instagram sensation. The home-made ...