Stick It! Cool Melt Glue Gun

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The lower temperature glue guns are more suitable for more delicate items such cloth/material, paper, card etc. These guns tend to be used more by hobbyists and those involved with arts and crafts.

Covering large areas of heat sensitive materials (like polystyrene) use a Tecbond spray grade applied via a Tec spray glue gun Watch our Tecbond spray adhesive video

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Also, ensure that your work surface is flat and level. The support stands that come with most off the shelf glue guns aren’t that great and can easily topple over if not resting on a level surface, and you certainly don’t want that happening when it’s turned on and up to temperature. Most glue guns heat up at the tip so you’ll know it’s up to temperature and ready when you squeeze the trigger and the glue starts to flow. How to Use a Glue Gun – A Step by Step Guide With these guns you get the best of both worlds, but this feature does come with an additional cost. At Bostik, we have two types of hot glue gun, Bostik Handy Hot Melt Glue Gun and Bostik DIY Hot Melt Glue Gun. Both provide strong adhesion to most materials like paper, wood, metal, glass, card, as well as many craft materials, so you can repair or create almost anything.

Whilst waiting for your glue gun to get up to temperature, now is a good time to do any prep work needed to the items you’re gluing. Yes, you can use a low temperature glue gun on balloons without popping them, making it a suitable tool for various balloon-related decorations. Low temp glue guns operate at a lower temperature compared to high temp glue guns, which makes them safe and easy to use on heat-sensitive materials like balloons. Why buy from gluegunsdirect.com? Before use: Remember, always read the manual before using a glue gun for the first time. Then, inspect the casing and plug wiring for damage before plugging it in. You should put on heat-resistant work gloves and safety goggles too, and place somecardboard or newspaper underneath the gun to protect your worktop. Working in a well ventilated area is also very important. Under normal operating conditions both hot and cool melt glue should not be dangerous, but if overheated then toxic vapours can be released. In terms of drying time, you might be asking yourself; How long does it take hot glue to dry? In answer, allow at least 5 minutes before moving anything to ensure the glue has time to set.

Essentially, standard glue guns come in two different formats; high temperature hot melt and low temperature cool melt.

With the glue applied, position the surfaces together firmly making sure everything is lined up correctly.It's safer. Since the temperature is lower you are not as likely accidents that result in serious burns Before you can start using your glue gun you will first need to get it up to temperature so that when you pull the trigger the glue flows freely through the nozzle. Low melt glue guns are safe and easy to use. They carry a reduced risk of burns due to a lower temperature and are commonly used for bonding heat sensitive materials, arts and crafts and schools. We have even seen a customer apply a low melt adhesive ( Tecbond LM44/12) directly to an inflated balloon without the balloon popping! Down side: restricted glue formulations. During use: Use the gun in a well-ventilated area to avoid inhaling glue vapours. Make sure it has a stable stand to rest upright when not in use, and don't rest it on its side. When the gun is switched on, focus on the glueing task and do not look away unless it's rested securely. If you need to leave it unattended, switch it off at the wall.Never use a glue gun tilted upwards or overhead.