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.
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.
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.