Glue Gun Crafts

Make the most of your hot glue gun with our selection of the best glue gun crafts! Each of the glue gun ideas includes step-by-step tutorials to help you get crafting today.

Glue Gun Crafts - New website changes

New website changes

Hobbytec are excited to announce that we’ve made some changes to our website and how you buy our products. These changes are to help streamline your experience on our website and make buying a smoother and more efficient process. What’s changed on the Hobbytec website? On 14th February, we launched our completely redesigned website, where […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Craft Glue Gun Dos & Don’ts

Craft Glue Gun Dos & Don’ts

If you’ve bought a craft glue gun from us, we want the two of you to be happy together. It’s important to treat your gun well, and in return you’ll be rewarded with great results and a tool that’s with you for the long-term. Follow our guide of dos and don’ts to keep your gun […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Hints & tips for using your craft glue gun

Hints & tips for using your craft glue gun

Mixing hot glue colours At Hobbytec, we offer a pretty wide range of coloured glue, but if there’s one that we haven’t got covered, why not try mixing it yourself? Our glue sticks cut easily with scissors, so you can feed small lengths of different glue into the gun to achieve different colours and effects. […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Glue mixing for beginners

Glue mixing for beginners

Mixing glue colours is a great way to add something different to your craft projects. Why not give it a try? Our 12mm glue sticks cut easily with scissors, so you can feed small lengths of different coloured glue sticks into the gun to achieve new colours and effects.
Glue Gun Crafts - What is the difference between a hot melt and low melt glue gun?

What is the difference between a hot melt and low melt glue gun?

Unless you are a crafting professional or enthusiast, you probably have no idea whether you should be using a hot melt or low melt glue gun. So, what’s the difference? And when should you use each one? That all depends on the application and the materials you are working with. Hot melt glue gun If you want pure […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Letter keyrings

Letter keyrings

Make something personal with these letter keyrings! Perfect for putting your initial on your house keys, or to give as a gift, this quick make is super easy. You will need: Tec 305 glue gun 12mm coloured glue sticks Tec mat Letter shaped silicone mould Keyring chains Something to make a hole in the letter […]
Glue Gun Crafts - How to change a glue gun nozzle safely

How to change a glue gun nozzle safely

Switching the nozzle of your glue gun is a quick and easy way to adapt it for your application. Whether you’re working on a project that needs extra reach and delicacy, or your gun’s standard nozzle has become tatty and you want to replace it, we can help. Here’s how to replace the nozzle of your tec 305 […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Papier Mache eggs

Papier Mache eggs

Bring some colour to your Easter celebrations with these fun egg decorations. You will need: Glue gun Coloured glue sticks Tec mat Coloured paint Pencil (optional) First, paint the papier mache egg your desired colour, and leave to dry. While your paint dries, choose which glue colours you’d like to use. Tip: if you’re using more […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Easter glue decorations

Easter glue decorations

With Easter just a week away, now is the perfect time to start thinking about decorations. These quick and easy glue decorations are perfect to prepare in advance, or to make at the start of the long weekend. You will need: Glue gun Coloured glue sticks Tec mat Easter templates to trace Marker (optional) To […]
Glue Gun Crafts - 3 ways the tec mat can improve your crafting

3 ways the tec mat can improve your crafting

It may look humble, but this silicone rubber release mat should be a key part of your crafting kit. Here are 3 ways that the tec mat (now available in A3 size too) can improve your crafting. Protect The tec mat is made of silicone and designed to protect your work surface while you craft. Simply […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Scrabble photo frame

Scrabble photo frame

Why not make it personal this Mother’s Day with a hand made gift? This DIY scrabble photo frame is quick and easy, and the finished result looks great. You will need: Glue gun Glue sticks Picture frame Wooden scrabble tiles Insert a glue stick into your glue gun. Switch your gun on, and let it […]
Glue Gun Crafts - How to make wax melts using a Glue Saver

How to make wax melts using a Glue Saver

Using a Glue Saver is a great way to cut down on waste glue. If you like to use lots of different glue colours, you’ll know it can be difficult to chop and change. But with the silicone Glue Saver, you can dispense any unwanted glue into the side of the mould and recycle it […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Crafty Christmas cards & gift tags

Crafty Christmas cards & gift tags

Why not take a more personal approach to Christmas this year and make your own cards and gift tags? You can use all kinds of things including buttons and old Christmas decorations to make your card designs. And if you don’t have those? No sweat. As long as you have a glue gun and some […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Make your own Christmas tree decorations

Make your own Christmas tree decorations

If you’re a hot melt glue fan, why not have a go at making your own Christmas tree decorations this year? You will need: Tec 305-12 A selection of 12mm metallic and glitter glues Tec mat Design template to follow for your decorations To begin, load a glue stick into your glue gun. Switch the […]
Glue Gun Crafts - Easy Halloween pumpkin decorations

Easy Halloween pumpkin decorations

  Use orange 7mm glue sticks, a tec mat and a steady hand to create these easy pumpkin decorations.   You will need: 7mm glue gun 7mm orange glue sticks Tec mat Pumpkin template to trace Black permanent marker Insert an orange glue stick into your glue gun and switch it on. Place a tec […]

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