Gluesticks

can any kind of glue stick go into any kind of glue gun?

I bought a glue gun today and on the packaging it says use with "Stick it" hot melt glue sticks. Does that mean I can only use that type or will any type do? Also, for those that use glue guns and stuff, is "Stick it" a good brand to use? Will it hold cardboard and plastic together? Or is "Create and Craft" a better choice? I bought this from the art store for £11.59, which I think is quite expensive. The one in Wilkinson was £5.46 but Create and Craft. But cos I dont have a Wilkinson locally I bought the "Stick it" one from the local art store and I don't know if I made the right choice lol Has anyone used this brand? Thanks :)

Public Comments

1. stick it is a brand name others will work if they are the same size of glue sticks
2. Well of course they are going to recommend their own brand. But you don't believe adverts do you?
3. If it's the same diameter and formulated for the same temperature range, any stick should work in any hot-melt glue gun. There are high-temperature and low-temperature glue gun models and glue guns that accommodate different diameters of glue stick. Within a brand, you may find glue-stick formulations that are for different materials. It might be better to look for a glue stick that is designed for cardboard and plastic than for a glue stick of a particular brand.
4. I agree that the only real factor is the size and shape of the glue stick. Some are oval or larger than others, for example. For "craft" glue guns, both high-temp and low-temp glue guns can use the same glue sticks though... one will just heat the glue/etc to a higher temp. For "industrial" glue guns (sold at hardware stores, etc) there are often special glue sticks (for wood, etc) too, usually large diameter.