Are there Hot Glue Gun Sticks that dry clear?
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Why not use an extra strong clear glue?
The package should say if they dry clear. http://www.staples.com/SUREBONDER-4-inch-All-Temperature-All-Purpose-Mini-Glue-Stick-Clear-25/product_FPRDT25?cid=PS:GooglePLAs:FPRDT25&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=FPRDT25&KPID=FPRDT25&cvosrc=PLA.google-SALES.Office%20Supplies&cvo_crid=39357178182&cvo_campaign=173090982&gclid=CJi05pCLv9ICFYNnfgodZu8N7w Walmart has them too but their link wouldn't open so I could copy and paste.
Hot glue usually dries to the same color as the glue stick is. You could try 5 minute epoxy as a glue (2 parts that are mixed together, and cure within 5 minutes.)
Lots of people swear by E6000 adhesive as it is an industrial strength (I hear) and supposed to dry clear. I got some at Joann or Michael's with a coupon but haven't tried it yet. Good luck!
Just saw this post on another Hometalk article :)
"E-6000. Trick is to not touch it, don't move it, don't breathe on it, don't even look at it for 24 hours. At 23 hours and 59 minutes, leave it alone. At the 24 hour mark, you are good to go and it's amazing. I've been a glass artist and used this to adhere dichroic glass to metal or to other glass bits for years. It also stinks bit until it dries, so ventilate well." Hope it helps...
E6000 is great. Go to the nearest craft store and look in the glue aisle. An employee should be able to suggest the best ones for you. I use Loctite Instant frequently. Home Depot or Lowes also sell great glues. They also have great cutomer service. Good luck!
I recently read that the hot glue sticks you use should be made by the same company that made your glue gun. That may make a difference in the outcome. (Maybe it has to do with temperature variations. There are high-temp, low-temp, and multipurpose glue sticks.) The AdTech glue sticks I bought for my AdTech gun melted clear. The package did not specify the color, but they looked like they'd dry clear, and it says "non-yellowing" on the package. I just lucked out. I also found that a company called Unique Bargains makes glue guns and colored glue sticks: blue, teal blue, black, silver tone glitter, gold tone glitter, dark purple, green, coffee brown, beige, and Oyster white. Sounds like you could achieve a multitude of fun effects.
All my glue sticks turn clear!!
your sticks looks bit opaque - looks for the real transparent ones - it should work..
IM with you , I have been on the hunt for two years , ever since the cold heat glue gun was discontinued , I have bought every group gone on the market and every glue stick you can imagine and when I finally realized about this glue gun I was forever Chasing when I finally found it on eBay , it was terrible , what I realized was it thing was the glue sticks and there no wear to be found. I know I’m not being helpful and I really truly apologize but I just want you to know that I totally feel your pain I’ve bought gorilla glue sticks I’ve bought ad tech, Ive bought Joanne, Ive bought everyone on the market , every brand name , every no name I’ve bought everyone that looks clear and it never dries completely clear and right now I’m doing a project I need good clear glue for and I bought like 18 different Kinds of glue . 3 glue guns , nothing works perfectly , except clear gorilla glue no foam formula , The problem is for me though as it doesn’t catch enough but if you’re doing applied project that’s flat it will definitely work and it dries 1000% clear . So actually I hope it did help XOXO
i found out (because i was having the same problem) that if you run a lighter near not on or to close but enough to heat you can make it turn clear
if you rn a lighter not on/to close but near enough to catch heat it should clearin up
I did a search on the subject, that's how I got here. But I had an idea that might help. I hope you still check this. Perhaps use a glue dot on the clear ones. It should hold it in place and be clear.