Inspiring floristry – created with the help of craft glue
We were lucky enough to be sent pictures of another brilliant creation this week at Hobbytec. The clever people at Martins Flowers used a tec 305 craft glue gun and craft glue from Hobbytec to help create this fantastic flower-covered drum. They applied the silver glitter glue to the side of the drum to give […]
A parrot on parade – using hot melts!
At Hobbytec, we love seeing what crafters can achieve using our products and a little bit of imagination. So we were thrilled to be sent pictures of this fantastic parrot from Brighton Children’s Parade, which took place on Saturday 2nd May. This bright and beautiful creation is the hard work of teachers and students from […]
Make your own jewellery out of hotmelt glue
What’s that, you say? Jewellery? Out of hotmelt glue? Well, yes, actually. It’s easier than you think, and, as well as being fun to make, you’ll be left with something that’s completely unique to you. It also makes a great present with a personal touch for a friend or loved one. So why not give […]
DIY ring holder
Here at Hobby Tec, we’re always looking for new ways to turn your unwanted household items into something special. Today we’ve taken an old book gathering dust on the shelf and made it into a funky new ring holder to beautifully display all our sparklers! Getting started All you need is: An old hard-back book […]
Fuss-free glass vase decoration
Convert your plain glassware into contemporary ornaments in no time. All it takes is some crafting glue! Getting started To get decorating, you will need: 3 tecbond glue sticks (depending on the size of your vase) 1 tec305 glue gun A knife or scraper A glass vase To begin, load your coloured or glittered hot melt […]
Wooden letter decorated with shells & moulds
In our last tutorial on decorated letters we focused on using buttons, diamantes and some glue moulds to create an impressive layered effect. This time, we’ll just be using shells and glue moulds to decorate our letter in a more minimal way. It’s incredibly easy and looks great – but don’t take our word for […]
Create your own hot melt glue seals
You don’t need to use sealing wax to give your letters or parcels an authentic old-fashioned feel. Try using our coloured hot melt glue sticks instead! Getting started All you need is: Some glue in colours of your choice (we‘ve chosen some regal colours – red, dark blue and gold) A Hobbytec glue gun (we’ve got […]
Quick and Easy Heart Shaped Magnets
Make your own shaped fridge magnets in minutes with our quick and easy tutorial. Getting started To make your own magnets, you will need: A silicone mould (we’ve used hearts here, but other shapes should work just as well) A glue gun (like the trusty tec 305 that we’ll be using) Crucially, some magnets Coloured […]
Make a masquerade mask with Klaire de Lys
Klaire de Lys is an artist and make up enthusiast who uses her blog and YouTube channels (yes, channels) to share her fantastic creations. A graduate of Graphic Design, Klaire started out as a singer on YouTube before shifting her focus to art and make up. As well as being very handy with a pencil […]