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Gluing Correx, Acrylic, Foamex or Polycarbonate? – Watch our “how to” Video

Posted on October 2, 2014 (August 15, 2023)

Tecbond instant bonding hot melt adhesives for gluing Correx, Acrylic, Foamex and Polycarbonate There are several materials that usually resist bonding with hot melts such as Corrugated Plastic Sheet, Acrylic, PVC Foam Board and Polycarbonate. However, Tecbond is more than just a glue stick! Tecbond adhesives can instantly bond all of these materials which are […]

Let your imagination run wild

Posted on September 23, 2014

Tecbond coloured glue sticks blended with heat to release amazing vibrant colours and create a work of art. While making various projects using hot melt glue from Glue Guns Direct I had a lot of off cuts and bits of coloured glue left over. It really bothered me seeing all those bits laying around. […]

Halloween Candles – Tutorial by Nixxi Rose

Posted on September 23, 2014 (September 11, 2019)

Be creative this Halloween with Tecbond coloured glue sticks ! Nixxi Rose famous for her creative custom made shoe designs and all things glittery, gory, macabre and sparkly! Turns her talents to creating a tutorial video on making Halloween candles with Tec glue gun, Tecbond colured glue sticks and lots of imagination Watch video […]

I absolutely love my new Tec 305-12 glue gun

Posted on September 8, 2014 (April 20, 2018)

I wanted to try the new glue gun on a variety of products I make -and I’m extremely impressed with the results. I started with a small foot stool my aunt gave to me -this didn’t match any of my rooms so my thoughts were to revamp this item. Tec 305-12 glue gun, Tecbond 261-12-300 glue sticks, […]

Buttons, Buttons, and more buttons, be creative with buttons !

Posted on September 5, 2014 (June 15, 2017)

Crafting with buttons and Tecbond glue sticks Buttons have been manufactured from almost every possible material, both natural and synthetic since early times. Buttons can be individually crafted, produced by the cottage industry or mass-produced in high-tech factories from hard plastics, seashells, metals, and wood which seem to be the most common materials used in […]

Making Hair Clips & Bows ?

Posted on September 5, 2014 (June 15, 2017)

Ever growing in popularity is crafting of your own hair clips and bows and with so many possibilities and combinations of accessories we like to say “what can we GLUE for you?”. All you need is a Tec 305-12 glue gun and either Tecbond 248-12-300 clear adhesive high performance or Tecbond 261-12-300 flexible grade […]

How to make a bowl using Tecbond Coloured Glue Sticks

Posted on September 4, 2014 (September 4, 2014)

Create beautiful and amazing designs, let your imagination run wild with Tecbond coloured glue sticks! Take a glass or ceramic bowl, Tec 305-12 glue gun, Tecbond coloured glue sticks and have fun and enjoy making many different designs and patterns. Create, transform and decorate…. I start with clear hot melt glue to create […]

Making Kusudama flowers from origami paper with a Tec 305 Glue Gun

Posted on September 1, 2014 (April 20, 2018)

Meet the Boulds who make Kusudama flowers from origami paper and have been using double sided tape to keep them together but not too successfully. They saw an advert for a glue gun + glue sticks that could glue anything and thought they would give it a try. They applied for one of the free guns and […]

Create instant webs, patterns and designs

Posted on August 26, 2014 (August 26, 2014)

Spray or bead Tecbond hot melt adhesives into a bowl of cold water to create instant webs, patterns and other designs. To create the patterns we used the Tec 7300 spray tool and Tecbond 232-43 hot melt adhesive, tub of cold water (can be almost any size) and away we go. We sprayed the adhesive, but […]

DIY button photo frame

Posted on August 22, 2014 (February 18, 2022)

Be creative with Tecbond Glue Sticks Add colour, sparkle, decorate and create with Tecbond coloured and glitter glue sticks. Tec 305 glue gun and Tecbond glue sticks put to the test, read customer review View products tested Tec 305 glue gun Tecbond coloured glue sticks Tecbond 132 clear glue sticks Tecbond 261 flexible glue […]

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Bonding Correx – Corrugated Plastic Sheet

Posted on August 12, 2014 (July 18, 2023)

Tecbond instant bonding hot melt adhesives are ideal for gluing Corrugated Plastic Sheet At Gluegunsdirect.com, we provide specialised solutions for bonding Correx, or corrugated plastic sheets. Our recommended adhesive, Tecbond 261 or Tecbond 267, is designed to deliver superior bonding strength while maintaining the integrity of the Correx. Compatible with most standard hot glue guns, […]

Follow us on Twitter @GlueGunsDirect

Posted on July 22, 2014 (July 29, 2014)

Have you seen gluegunsdirect.com on Twitter ? Have you followed our page? Follow and tweet our posts on glue news, promotions, discount codes, application stories, new products everything and anything to do with gluegunsdirect.com www.twitter.com/GlueGunsDirect #gluesticks #glueguns #gluegunsdirect Don’t forget to keep your eyes GLUED to our YouTube channel and Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/GlueGunsDirect www.youtube.com/WeAreGlueGunsDirect […]

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