When you need tacky glue, pour the amount of Elmer's Glue-All that you will need onto a paper plate about two hours before you will be using it. The glue will be nice and tacky for most craft projects.
This page contains alternative uses for Elmer's glue. A handy paper and wood glue that can be useful for other personal and household applications.
Make your own decoupage sealer at home. This is a page about making homemade craft sealer.
An inexpensive way to add a sheen to a craft project is by applying layers of white school glue. This is a page about use white glue to add shine to your craft.