Nowadays, even needlework does not do without special, very useful devices. An example of this is a hot glue gun. Perhaps not everyone knows what it is and how to use it. Today we will try to understand this issue.
It must be said that the
glue gun for needlework is a universal thing. It can be used in various fields. People far from hand-made consider him an indispensable assistant in domestic affairs. A hot glue gun will help you glue a ceramic vase or glue a socket. But today we will discuss its use in needlework.
For this purpose, small and not very powerful models are usually chosen. A not too large gun is much more convenient to hold with a miniature female hand. The thermogun can have different power, which does not depend on its size. Power, as a rule, affects how quickly the glue melts and, therefore, how quickly it can be used.
Now let's talk about the "cartridges" for this tool. These are rigid sticks of glue, which when heated melt and become ordinary, familiar to us, liquid glue. It dries very quickly, while gluing the parts very tightly. The rods can be of different lengths and diameters. Most important is its thickness. Each model requires the use of certain sections. When buying a glue gun for needlework, ask what rods are suitable for this model. The most common are No. 7 and No. 11.
How to use a thermogun? We insert the rod into the tool, plug it into a socket and heat it to the required temperature. At this time, you do not need to touch it, click on the buttons. After 5-15 minutes (depending on the model) the gun will be ready for use. The first sign of this will be glue dripping from the “barrel”. For many models, this is completely normal, although more advanced models have collections that do not allow leakage. Now you can get to work.
We bring the thermal gun to the working surface. The amount of extruded glue depends on the depth of the trigger. The gun has a fairly narrow hole that allows you to apply the adhesive pointwise, but it also has additional nozzles, which, for example, will allow the adhesive to be applied in a wide strip. But remember that it dries very quickly, so you need to work quickly.
I would like to dwell on the safety of working with this tool. A glue gun for needlework, however, like any electric tool, requires compliance with certain rules. In this article we will not talk about how to work with electrical equipment, that you should not put your fingers into the outlet. The most dangerous part of the gun is its tip, a red-hot nozzle. You do not need to touch it - otherwise you will get a severe burn.
A glue gun for needlework, the price of which ranges from 300 to 800 rubles, is quite affordable for those who are seriously engaged in needlework. Such a tool is simply necessary, because not all decorations (applications, rhinestones, other decorative elements) can be sewn.