DIY trend leading to glue shortage

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Saturday, February 25, 2017
Parents reporting glue shortage across the country
Bottles of Elmer glue sit on a table in the KTRK studio before making "green slime".

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Need some glue?

Good luck finding it.

Store shelves across the country are lacking the once-simple item due to a fad that's sweeping craft tables: slime.

The gooey product is a hit with kids as the old creation makes a comeback.

To make it, you need glue, water and Borax.

Watch the video above for detailed instructions for how to make it.

Sales in December for Elmer's glue doubled, according to the company.

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