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At Hobbytec, you’ll find a great range of top-quality hot melt glue sticks and craft glue guns in both 7mm and 12mm, all at great prices. With a full range of craft accessories and kits also available to help you on your way, what are you waiting for? Start crafting today!
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 […]
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 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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]