What's the best hot glue (gun) to use in the tropics?

by Juanita

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Glue seems to perish so fast in the heat / humidity; I wonder if anyone has any tips / experience with hot glue gun projects.

Juanita

q what s the best hot glue gun to use in the tropics, crafts

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Hillela G. on Feb 14, 2017

I don't know about hot glue guns, but E600 glue withstands heat really nicely

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Irish Pack on Feb 15, 2017

I tried E6000 to glue Dollar Tree stones to jars to make luminaries, but the stones kept sliding off. So I returned it to WalMart and bought Gorilla Glue hot glue sticks....did the trick.

I lucked out at a thrift store and found an Aileen's glue gun and she has a booklet that tells what kind of glue to use for different projects. She also has different tips for it, but when I got it, there was only the one tip. I am very happy with it.

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Jacx on Feb 17, 2017

I guess it depends on what you are gluing. If you need hot glue, use the high temp sticks, w an appropriate gun. What are you trying to glue? Let us know so we can give you better feed back.

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- Juanita on Feb 18, 2017
  
  its not for a particular thing, just to have for various projects that might come up - I see so many projects to do on here, that use
  a hot glue gun, so I thought I'd ask Before buying one.
  A few years ago I had one to glue silk flowers onto a wooden frame, but the glue fell apart after a month or so.
  I live in the tropics where it's hot and humid, and slot of glues don't last long.
  
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Irish Pack on Feb 18, 2017

here's a handy link on glue what + to what
http://www.aleenes.com/
hope this helps

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Brigette Fahey on Jul 24, 2017

Can you keep the glue sticks in the fridge til you use them? Definately use a high temp glue or gorilla glue sticks for projects but for keeping the sticks in tact id keep them in the fridge so they dont get compromised before use. ❤

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