Things You'll Need:
- Glue gun
- Glue stick
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Step 1
Plug the glue gun into an electrical outlet. Make sure it is placed in a secure place, away from flammable items. As the glue gun heats up, a little bit of glue might drip from the end so you won’t want to leave it on a wood table or on carpet.
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Step 2
Insert a glue stick into the back of the glue gun. If the glue gun already has a glue stick in the chamber, keep a second one in reserve nearby.
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Step 3
Gather the materials you want to glue together. Hot glue works exceptionally well on thick fabrics, dried flowers, Styrofoam, wood and plastics. Since it leaves a thicker residue, it is not the best choice for thin papers, fabrics and ceramics.
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Step 4
Check to see if the glue in the gun has melted by squeezing the trigger slightly and touching the tip to a test piece of paper. If the glue comes out easily, the glue gun has heated up fully. If the trigger is hard to pull, wait a minute more for the gun to heat more completely.
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Step 5
Pick up the glue gun and squeeze the trigger slightly while you draw a thin line on one side of the item to be glued.
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Step 6
Immediately place the other object to be glued on the glue line, pressing firmly.
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Step 7
Hold the two pieces together for about 15 seconds. Test to see if the item still holds when you remove one hand.
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Step 8
Let the item set for a few minutes in order to “cure.” Once the glue has dried fully, use a fingernail to scrape away any of the excess glue.
