Glue Guns Knowledge Base
What is the difference between high and low temperature glue guns? I need to buy a glue gun for an art project, and I was wondering what the difference is between glue guns that melt glue at high or low temperatures. I need to use glue on garbage bags and plastic bottles and other things, so will using a glue gun on low temp. prevent the plastic stuff from melting?
What else can be used for crafts besides glue guns? I am looking for suggestions on what else I can use for arts/crafts besides a glue gun? I honestly don't care for them as they as very messy, not to mention hot! Also, I have rather large hands for a woman so using a glue gun with small pieces makes for an aggravating experience. I would appreciate any less messy suggestions. Thanks to all!
Is the glue from hot glue guns safe to ingest? To make the story short, I have a gigantic tea cup (It's supposed to be for a plant, and at the bottom theres a little hole for the water to leak out) Well, I want to actually be able to drink from this cup, just to be funny. But I don't want the liquid to drip out the bottom. If I used a glue gun to close the hole, and fill it with hot tea or something - will it melt the glue? And if so - Will it be safe if I were to ingest some of it? 10 points.
how do I make hot glue plastic from glue guns peal off easily? I'm going to make a hot glue sculpture with a glue gun but I need to glue it to the floor in order to build it and make it bigger. The problem is, I don't want it to get stuck to the floor. so what should I use for the bottom of the sculpture so it can come off the floor easily without sticking, oil? Wood?
Is the glue from hot glue guns safe to i? To make the story short, I have a gigantic tea cup (It's supposed to be for a plant, and at the bottom theres a little hole for the water to leak out) Well, I want to actually be able to drink from this cup, just to be funny. But I don't want the liquid to drip out the bottom. If I used a glue gun to close the hole, and fill it with hot tea or something - will it melt the glue? And if so - Will it be safe if I were to ingest some of it? 10 points. *Ingest**
What is a good Hot Glue Gun to purchase? Are there different levels of quality in guns and/or glue, because when I tried to hot glue fake fiber spiderwebs to brick last Halloween I had a great difficulty getting everything to stick. My next project is gluing feathers to wood?
Any specifc, spray Guns for glue and adhesives.? What to look for in a spray gun for adhesives like Helmitin Helmiprene. I current have a Devilbiss Finishline III gun that I use for paint. But I am looking for a cheap gun to spray glue. What exactly do I look for? Can any spray gun spray glue? Can anyone provide links?
Do they sell hot glue guns at dollarama ? ? Hi I live around Mississauga Ontario, Canada and I need a hot glue gun for my project due Wednesday. I was wondering if they sell hot glue guns at the dollar store Dollarama ??
Can Glue Guns be Heated? I have this broken Flat iron.... The part were the heat is.... is the place were it snapped ( on the bottom on the heat thing ) If I use a Glue Guns Glue to Glue it together.... Will it stay? Is it Safe? Can the Glue be Heated after its done with the glueing?? And im on my brothers account. And sorry I used Glue so much....
Hot glue guns ? I once had a glue gun that came with different sizes of discs the gun would melt the glue that was on the disc and you would be able to hang the disc anywhere you would like to hang things. im looking for the name of this gun due to me no longer having it. i believe the name was somewhat like "Duzit" any clues?
what is the best cordless glue gun? I'm just looking for input on cordless glue guns before I decide to purchase one. Most of the cordless glue guns I have found online, do not have reviews. So, if you own or use a cordless glue, please share your experience. Thanks!
aloud to buy hot glue guns? there is a little project i want to do. i wanna make something for a friend that involves spray paint and a hot glue gun i planned on going to ace hardware and im 14 am i allowed to buy them without my parents being their with me
people who built popsicle stick bridges- hot melt glue guns okay? the rules are any glue max 200 sticks max 80% each popsicle stick covered, so 20% must be exposed no cutting no laminiating must span the 85cm gap must be atleast 6cm wide weigh will be placed in the center, a bar will go through the center, then a hook will be placed on the bar where it will hold a bucket where the weights will be placed my idea is an arch design so i made a prototype bridge to get the idea of what im doing. i used hot glue and realized hot glue guns have really strong fitting , however ive never used other strong glues before like caprentors glue or epoxy the GOAL IS TO HOLD 100 pounds. (100 pounds = 100% mark, 85 pounds is 85% mark, etc) are hot melt glue guns a good choice for building a bridge? this si for grade 12 physics not some middle school bs lol
What happens if you use a low temp glue stick in a high temp gun? I recently bought a High Temp glue gun, but I forgot to buy the sticks. I have sum low temp ones for my other gun, what would happen if I out the low heat glue sticks into the High temp gun? Im assuming a big gooey mess, but hoping not lol. So I can use it? It wont melt inside too fast and mess up the glue gun or anything?
Hot glue guns - low temp/ High temp - What's the difference? Not sure what each is best for. Why are there two types. i think I can figure out that one is hotter than the other ;) What projects does High temp work best on and what is the Low temp recomended for. Is High temp better because it will be harder when it cools down? Thanks for anyone who really knows and can advise :)
Could I use a glue gun to apply diamante jewels to canvass plimpsole/pumps? I would love to design some fun and funky shoes for my daughter. Would a glue gun burn through canvass pumps? Is there a special kind of craft glue I could use? I just want to experiment and hope that this would last when put to the test. Any help would be appreciated though as I am a novice. Many thanks for anyone who could share some tips!
How can you dissolve heat gun glue? Hello, how would I dissolve glue gun glue that has glued together two ceramic objects? Thankyou. Hello, how would I dissolve heat gun glue that has glued together two ceramic objects? Thankyou.
How to remove hot glue gun glue from carpet? I accidentally dropped a huge, thick blob of glue on my bedroom carpet and let it to dry because I thought that I could peel it off after it dried — but it wouldn't rip off! My mom is going to be so angry at me, she doesn't deserve to be angry; she works all day! I tried using laundry detergent with boiling water and ordinary soap, but it won't come off. I also cut a piece of carpet and now it looks so horrible! How can I remove hot glue gun glue from carpet? I'd be thankful for your help.
How do you remove a dried up glue gun from your nipple area? When I was napping, my 4 year old daughter thought it would be neat to put glue on my chest area. Now its still stuck and glued to my nipple areas, and it hurts. Can someone tell me how to remove this glue gun without tearing my nipple off?
How to get glue gun of Lacrosse head after a dye job? Recently I just dyed my lacrosse head using a glue gun. When I was finish dying the lacrosse head I tried taking the glue off and it was impossible. It was still sticky(not hard like its normally) any recommendations on what should I do to get it off because its taking me 3 day just to do the top half of my head! Thanks
What is the average cost of a hot glue gun near Toronto? I need a hot glue gun for an art project I'm working on but I have no idea if I can actually afford it. So if anyone could tell me the average price of a hot glue gun and the names of the stores I could get one in that would be great! By the way - I live around North York Region.
My neighbor fixes everything with a glue gun? He never uses the conventional methods of making repairs on his house and cars. He just uses hot glue guns for everything! He insists he's the "Glue Gun Guru". Should I be worried? -Al
How to repair a stain on a leather couch due to a glue gun? My brother was making a project for school and let his hand slip and applied some hot glue from his glue gun right onto our $3,000 couch. When the glue was taken off, it left an orange-ish stain on the couch, about the size of a dime. Our mom was simply heart broken when she found out, partially because of the cost and partially because she spent days and days searching for the right couch. Anyone know how to repair the mark?
How much voltage can i give my glue gun? Hi i have a staples mini glue gun that i bought in the US and is designed for 110V. Would something really bad happen if i plug it into a 220V socket or should I have a converter?
Using a hot glue gun to mould heroscape tiles? This may sound weird, and a new idea, but is there a way you can use a hot glue gun to mould heroscape tiles? If not, is there anything cheap and easy to use to mould them? If you can use hot glue gun for a mould, can you put something on it like pam grease (This sounds extremely unintelligant, doesnt it?) to make it slide out easier? I would like to know if there is a way!
How to use a glue gun? Ok it's my first time trying to use this thing, I'm sure it's very easy but I am trying to insert the glue stick into the gun and it doesn't seem to be going in all the way, does it go in all the way? help
Can caulk be used in place of a glue gun? I'm making a few Halloween decorations and I don't have a glue gun but my husband has tons of caulk laying around the house. The part of the project that requires a glue gun is simply gluing a ghost made out of a plastic bag to the bottom of a jar lid. Any other ideas that might work better? I don't want to spend any money I would like to just use what I already have here.
Can I use a glue gun instead of electrical tape? My cat chewed through the data cable I JUST BOUGHT! Rather than take my aggressions out on her, I decided I should fix it as quickly as possible, to eliminate my intense rage... So, can I use a low-temp glue gun instead of electrical tape? My experience with electrical tape tells me it just gets slimy, and slides off after a month or two, and a glue gun seems more permanent. Anyone, or any suggestions? Thanks! SF
How much does a hot glue gun costs? What is a average price for a hot glue gun? I need one for my project but don't know how much it costs. I live in California by the way. and something not online please in the store
What are the Best uses for a glue gun? I have always wanted to buy a glue gun, but don't know what hobby it would be best utilized for. They look so nifty! How are they better than regular glue? Can I get refills? What hobbies are they best for? Thanks I cannot wait to buy my glue gun I saw one at the drugstore today.
What is the best glue to use to art sculptures? So I usually use a hot glue gun, it works alright, I just do not like how my sculptures and art projects have hot glue strings everywhere, (it makes it look like I did projects fairly quickly and doesn't look 100%) which there is nothing wrong with that sometimes. So would gorilla glue be a good glue to use? Or any other suggestions? any other glue?
How can I glue those little fuzzy balls onto metal? I have to make a model of an atom, and I need to glue some of those little fuzzy balls for the protons/electrons/neutrons onto metal rings as the orbitals. I tried regular school glue, but that did not work. Would a GLUE GUN be more effective?
What should I use to glue floral foams together? I need to glue together pieces of floral foam for a molding project. I need to have these pieces glued together firmly. Previously, I've tried using hot glue (from a glue gun), yes the pieces stick, but you can break everything apart with a nudge of a finger. I need these things to be glued and not stuck together by sticks or wires because the floral foams would be shaped by sandpaper. Please help!
Does anyone know how to remove glue from metal? I have this metal candle stand and it was covered in ribbon, I have removed the ribbon because I wanted to spray paint it but theres still hot glue gun glue dried up on it. I have tried to peel it off but on some parts it just won't come off. Please if anyone knows any remedies or information, it will be gratefully appreciated thanks.
What kind of glue should I use to attach plastic to glass? Basically im doing this art project that i need a VERY durable glue to attach smaller plastic pieces to a larger glass piece. I do not want to use a hot glue gun or anything like that. again needs to last a long time! its an important piece.
How does temperature affect the strength of adhesive glue? So am doing this experement its called How does temperature affect the strength of adhesive glue? to burn the glue am using a glue gun and 2 glue gun sticks. then am using 2 sticks and putting them in a refrigereator am doing this for the sam,e amount of time 30 minutes or so wat should my materials be? any suggestions on wat my control and variables might be?
How do you sew or glue elastic onto fabric to make a curtain without a sewing machine? I need to make a handmade "curtain" without a sewing machine by tomorrow morning (i.e. a few hours from now...:) The curtain is being used to hide a refrigerated display case. I'm planning on using velcro to attach the material to the case. However, it is in a restaurant and will need to be cleaned quite often. So i thought using elastic to gather the material at the top would create creases to help hide any stains at least a little bit. I have a glue gun, elastic, thread, and a needle. What do you suggest?! Help please!! (Actually I know not to GLUE the elastic to the material, but rather i mean use the glue to create the horizontal "pocket" around the velcro.) I need to make a handmade "curtain" without a sewing machine by tomorrow morning (i.e. a few hours from now...:) The curtain is being used to hide a refrigerated display case. I'm planning on using velcro to attach the material to the case. However, it is in a restaurant and will need to be cleaned quite often. So i thought using elastic to gather the material at the top would create creases to help hide any stains at least a little bit. I have a glue gun, elastic, thread, and a needle. What do you suggest?! Help please!!
Whats the best way to glue a magnet to an aluminum surface? I have experimented with Gorilla Glue (which isn't as durable as I would like) and an industrial strength epoxy (which is messy, time consuming and stinks to high heaven.) Would a hot glue gun be any better? Would I have better results placing a permanant sticker on the aluminum surface first and then gluing the magnet to the sticker? Please help!
Is gorilla glue a good idea for wedding centerpieces? Hi am doing wedding centerpieces and am adding ribbon and pearls to a glass bubble bowl with a hot glue gun, but when I see them the next day the are falling off. I was wondering if it would be a good idea to use gorilla glue?
How do I add custom fabrics to my jeans? Should I glue, stitch by hand or machine? I find that old navy & express bootcut jeans fit me perfectly...the problem is they all look the same and have little flavor. being jamaican, i need to brighten things up a bit. I want to cut slits in the jeans and place some bright colors & designer fabrics in the gaps. I havnt found detailed info on how to do this. What I have in mind is to use a box cutter / razor to cut the slashes, turn the jeans inside out. attach the fabric with a typical hot glue gun then stitch over the glue. Does this sound like a good plan? and will it hold up if the washing machines? I was planning to do this by hand but is there any way to do this with a sewing machine without stitching my jeans shut? Also, I was thinking of maybe spicing up the back pockets. Any suggestion? Tips? Advice?
How do I remove dried hot glue from my desk? This is my first time using a hot glue gun and I was stupid enough to place it on my desk, which is made of wood with a thin layer of paint on it. Some of the hot glue dripped onto the desk and now I have dried hot glue all over my table. The bad thing is I tried prying them off but it caused it to smudge everywhere, does anyone have any methods of getting it off without damaging the table?
Glue for items that will be in aquarium? What kind of glue can I use to build my fish little shelters out of terra cotta pot shards? I need it to be waterproof, of course, and non-toxic once it dries. I do have a hot glue gun if that is an option. . . . Thanks everybody. We will definitely make sure to sand down all rough or sharp edges. These are for my son's betta tanks and it's a project he wants to do. The tanks are kind of small and oddly shaped. We'll probably be decorating them by gluing on colored aquarium gravel in different patterns, too. He is really excited about this!!! Wow! Everybody gave great answers and were very helpful. I can't decide who's answer was best. All of you were helpful and informative and each of you gave me a new insight. I'm going to ask the community to vote on this one.
How can I remove dried hot glue from a desk? Having never used a hot glue gun before, I figured letting the excess of one kind of hot glue out before using another would be okay. It quickly hardened (as hot glue is supposed to), and now I can't get the glue to pry off. Is there a particular liquid I can spray to loosen it?
What kind of glue should I use to affix the rear-view mirror in my car? I have a '92 ford deathtrap, er, I mean, Explorer, if that matters. The bloody thing just fell off yesterday. Don't tell me expoxy-type glues. They don't stick fast enough, I can't clamp it, and I can't very well sit there for 10 minutes holding the damn thing. I was thinking a hot glue gun. Well, I went to the auto supply. Bought the w/s repair kit. Followed directions EXACTLY. It didn't work. The glue is nothing but superglue and it didn't stick for beans. I think part of the problem is that the "button" is part of the mirror. It's a metal piece that looks like it slides into the mirror, and it was glued in. Should i try soaking the thing in acetone, see if I can get the button out, then try it that way.
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