Stick It! Cool Melt Glue Gun

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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 your work area now prepared and ready, the next job is to turn on your glue gun and get it up to temperature so it’s ready to use. To ensure this happens the glue gun needs to be plugged into the mains and switched on, if it has a power switch, some just rely on the mains supply.

It seems obvious, we know, but it’s a common question people are asking via Internet search engines. And it’s a question we are asked by customers when they are looking for a glue gun from our range. Cords can limit mobility, but depending on a battery has its disadvantages too. Think about which style works best for your needs. Accessories 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. Additionally, if the surfaces you are gluing are polished or very shiny, gluing them together as-is may not be that effective as the glue will have very little to bond to. 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?

Any and all surfaces being glued should be free from any grease, dust or other debris and also dry. When in use and cooling down, always ensurethe glue gun is resting on its stand, with the nozzle pointing downwards

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.In reality the type of glue gun for you will be dictated to you by the type of job you need it for. 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.

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. 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.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. With the nozzle hovering over your drip mat, gently squeeze the trigger until glue starts to flow. The flow should be smooth and consistent, if not, there may be an issue with your gun. With the first surface coated, move on to the next, using the techniques above to apply the glue to the surface.