How can I prevent strings from hot glue gun?
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Hi, I build Faerie Houses and furniture and use a hot glue gun. There are ALWAYS strings everywhere and it drives me crazy. I spend hours picking them off. Anyone have ave a solution? Iβd be grateful. π§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈπ§π»ββοΈβ€οΈ
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I twirl the gun and then flip it which minimizes the strings.
Yep. I do what Kathy suggests. After applying the glue I twirl the tip in a circle as I pull away.
Twirling the tip like a tornado breaks the strand. Needs to be done pretty quick.
I heard you can use a hair blowe