Stick It! Cool Melt Glue Gun

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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. For surfaces of this type they will need to be roughed up first to provide a key for the glue to bond to. Use some 120 – 160 grit sandpaper and gently rub over the gluing area.

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Never touch the nozzle when it’s hot! The nozzle of some guns can reach temperatures of up to and over 350 degrees! Most glues should have set enough to allow you to move the object you’re working on, but if you can, allow 12 hours for the glue to really harden off. Always work in a well lit area free from any obstructions and clutter so that you can see what you are doing and won’t be constantly tripping over or working around objects that are in the way. As mentioned above, to turn on your glue gun this is normally just a matter of plugging it into the mains and leaving it to get up to temperature. With the first surface coated, move on to the next, using the techniques above to apply the glue to the surface.

Yes, a “low temp glue gun” and a “low melt glue gun” refer to the same glue gun type. They operate at lower temperatures than their high-temperature counterparts. The terms are often used interchangeably in crafting and DIY communities. Low temp/low melt glue guns are ideal for delicate materials like fabric, foam, and other heat-sensitive materials, reducing the risk of causing damage during the gluing process. Can you use a low temp glue gun on balloons? 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?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

Apply some gentle pressure to the trigger until the glue starts to flow freely, at which point move the gun along the length of the surface, easing the trigger off as you approach the end. If you’re not going to be using it again or certainly for 30 minutes or so turn it off at the mains. Whether you need to repair a broken piece of furniture, you want to add jewels to a plain headband, or the strap to your favourite leather bag is falling off – a glue gun is the perfect tool to help.Low melt glue guns are safe and easy to use. Low melt glue guns reduced risk of burns due to the adhesive being applied at a lower temperature and are commonly used for bonding heat-sensitive materials like polystyrene which a hot melt adhesive would melt! Also used extensively in arts and crafts and schools. 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. 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.

In the case for the gun we are using in this example, the manufacturer states to leave the gun for 5 minutes, but as mentioned, refer to your manufactures user manual for specific times. 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.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. A stand can come in handy, as can on/off switches and dual temperature control. Put some real thought into what you’ll require for the project or projects you have in mind. How We Selected These guns are often referred to as High Temp and Low Temp glue guns. They have fixed settings 195°C for high temp guns and 130°C for low temp. In some cases (for example the Tec 820-12 and Tec 820-15), these glue guns have adjustable temperatures, from low to high melt. Pop the gun upright on the stand that was provided and then turn it off at the mains and (wearing gloves as the nozzle is hot), wipe it over with a paper towel to remove any and all surface glue.