hot glue gun
Melting adhesive applicator
A hot glue gun is a handheld tool that melts sticks of thermoplastic adhesive and dispenses the glue through a nozzle.
The trigger pushes solid glue sticks through a heated chamber, producing a stream of molten adhesive that bonds quickly as it cools.
Standard equipment for crafters, hobbyists, and for quick household repairs: I hot-glued the broken handle back on.
Binding tie or connection
tacky · permanent · quick-dry · repositionable · layering · laminating · reinforcing · mending
Transferred thermal energy
- meltChange from solid
- moltenLiquefied by extreme heat
- coolingLosing thermal energy
- solidifyMake or become hard
thermoplastic · temperature · warm-up · burns · strings · webbing · oozing · dripping
What initiates action
- nozzleFlow-directing pipe fitting
- tipEnd or gratuity
- standUpright support structure
- cordlessWithout attached wiring
full size · drip tray · silicone mat · heat setting · warm-up time · extension cord
Compressed fiber textile
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- fabricWoven or knit material
- foam boardRigid polystyrene-core panel
- popsicle sticksFlat wooden craft strips
cardstock · embellishments · trims · buttons · pompoms · pipe cleaners · googly eyes · feathers
Fixing residential structures
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- customizationModification to individual preference
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
tinkering · picture frames · shoe repair · broken toys · cable management · drawer liners · cabinet knobs · weatherstripping
bond
Binding tie or connection
seal · tacky · permanent · quick-dry · repositionable · layering · laminating · reinforcing · mending · patching
heat
Transferred thermal energy
solidify · thermoplastic · temperature · warm-up · burns · strings · webbing · oozing · dripping · viscous
trigger
What initiates action
cordless · full size · drip tray · silicone mat · heat setting · warm-up time · extension cord
felt
Compressed fiber textile
- ribbonsNarrow fabric strips
- fabricWoven or knit material
- foam boardRigid polystyrene-core panel
popsicle sticks · cardstock · embellishments · trims · buttons · pompoms · pipe cleaners · googly eyes · feathers · sequins
home repair
Fixing residential structures
- upcycleCreatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- customizationModification to individual preference
handmade · tinkering · picture frames · shoe repair · broken toys · cable management · drawer liners · cabinet knobs · weatherstripping · holiday decorations
- craft suppliesscissors, paper, tape, paint, yarn
- sealing toolsvacuum sealer, plumbers tape, wax seal, sealing wax, notary seal
- art suppliesbrush, paints, pencil, easel, eraser
- heating devicesradiator, furnace, heat lamp, electric blanket, burner
- candlemakingcandle wax, beeswax, soy wax, paraffin wax, wick
- florist suppliesfloral foam, floral tape, floral wire, wire cutters, vases
hot glue guncold weld
Metals fusing without heat
contact cement · white glue · rubber cement · spray adhesive · glue stick
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