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.
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 […]
Scrabble photo frame
Why not make it personal this Mother’s Day with a hand made gift? This DIY scrabble photo frame is quick and easy, and the finished result looks great. You will need: Glue gun Glue sticks Picture frame Wooden scrabble tiles Insert a glue stick into your glue gun. Switch your gun on, and let it […]
How to make wax melts using a Glue Saver
Using a Glue Saver is a great way to cut down on waste glue. If you like to use lots of different glue colours, you’ll know it can be difficult to chop and change. But with the silicone Glue Saver, you can dispense any unwanted glue into the side of the mould and recycle it […]
Crafty Christmas cards & gift tags
Why not take a more personal approach to Christmas this year and make your own cards and gift tags? You can use all kinds of things including buttons and old Christmas decorations to make your card designs. And if you don’t have those? No sweat. As long as you have a glue gun and some […]