Adhesive gun - for needlework an indispensable assistant

In our time, even needlework can not do without special, very useful adaptations. An example is a hot-melt 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 a glue gun for needlework is a universal thing. It can be used in different areas. People who are far from hand-made, consider him an indispensable assistant in domestic affairs. To glue a vase from ceramics or to stick a socket to you the hot glutinous pistol will help. But today we will discuss its application in needlework.

For this purpose, small and not very powerful models are usually chosen. Not too large a pistol is much more convenient to keep a miniature female hand. The thermo gun can have different power, which does not depend on its size. Power, as a rule, affects how quickly glue melts and, therefore, how quickly they can be used.

Now let's talk about the "patrons" for this tool. These are rigid rods made of glue which, when heated, melt and become a usual liquid liquid that is habitual for us. It dries very quickly, while very tightly gluing the parts. The rods can be of different length and diameter. The most important is its thickness. Each model requires the use of certain sections. 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 thermo gun? We insert the rod into the instrument, plug it into the socket and heat it up to the required temperature. At this time, it does not need to be touched, to press the buttons. After 5-15 minutes (depending on the model) the gun will be ready for operation. The first sign of this will be dripping from the "muzzle" glue. For many models, this is perfectly normal, although more sophisticated patterns have collections that do not allow leakage. Now you can start work.

We bring the thermo gun to the working surface. The amount of extruded glue depends on the depth of the trigger. The gun has a narrow enough opening, which allows to apply the glue pointwise, but it also has additional nozzles, which, for example, will allow to apply the adhesive with 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. 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 in the socket. The most dangerous part of the gun is its tip, a hot nozzle. You do not need to touch it - otherwise you will get a severe burn.

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 (appliques, rhinestones, other decorative elements) can be sewn.