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June 2006 Archives
The ColdHeat Cordless Glue Gun - A Review
As far as crafting goes, I am the Queen of gadgets. If it looks interesting, looks like it will make my crafting activities faster and easier, and is a good value for the price, I'll buy it! Which is why, when I had the chance to try out the new Freestyle ColdHeat glue gun, I jumped at it. It is billed as a 'truly' cordless glue gun and it is exactly that. The battery back fits neatly on to the handgrip of the gun and only needs to be plugged in for a few hours prior to first use. After… Read More
The Funky Chicken
Dress your child in the coolest costume around when you glue gun together this Funky Chicken suit. This awesome costume is a glue gun classic. All those little ghosts and witches will be eating their hearts out! What you'll need: 2 heavy or 4 medium white marabou boas7" of red marabou boa2 white long-sleeve leotardspolyester fiberfill stuffingyellow tightsyellow latex glovescanvas shoeswhite baseball captwo 8"X 12" orange felt piecestwo 35 mm wiggle eyesblack markerhot glue gun and glue stickssafety pinsscissorssewing supplies of choice. To begin, layer the leotards one inside another. Align the arm and leg openings. Sew legs together with… Read More
The Costume Designer's Secret Weapon: The Glue Gun
If you are a costume designer, it's time to pull the plug on your Swinger and pull the trigger on your brand-new glue gun. In-the-know costume designers have long abandoned tedious stitches in favor of the quick sealant and staying power offered by a glue gun. As Kevin Kelly from Cool Tools puts it, "A trade secret from professional costume designers: throw out your sewing kit. The way to make quick and dirty costumes is to scrounge for old clothes, cut them up creatively with your scissors, and then instantly reassemble the pieces using a hot glue gun." Kelly goes… Read More
Mask Maker, Mask Maker, Make me a Mask
Now that you know the joys of using a glue gun for costume design, why not check out this cool mask for your first glue gun project? The Foam and Airball Mask Project made on a Plastic Base To get started you will need: A plastic base mask from your local craft storecheesecloth or tobacco clothcraft scissorsacrylic glazeflexible glue or white gluea hot glue gunpieces of foamcardboard, and poster board as the design calls fornon-toxic paintsfestive embellishments like feathers, faux flowers or rhinestones as you desire. To begin, it could be a good idea to sketch out a rough drawing… Read More
How does your Garden Grow? Glue Gun Gardening Project
By now, you've used your glue gun for plenty of crafting projects. But did you know your glue gun can even help you ward off bothersome bumblebees, creeping worms, munching rabbits, and other garden nuisances? "Wow," you are saying to yourself. "How can my glue gun do all that?" Magic, of course! Every good gardener knows a garden takes a lot of tender loving care. But no mere mortal can watch their garden all the time. That's why Glue Gun Crafts' latest project is the ultimate garden guardian a.k.a The Flower Fairy. These whimsical creatures are the perfect garden gatekeepers… Read More
Creating Scallop Shell Lights
Anyone who's ever had a son or daughter with a dorm room knows that stringed lantern lights are all the rage. But don't go running out to Target yet! Whether you want to catch on to the lantern light craze or just love a nautical theme, we have a great way for you to put your glue gun to use and get creative with the shell collection that's gathering dust in the glass bowl on your coffee table. Nautical themes are classic and classy, so why not invoke your beach combing theme in a charming new way? Learn how to… Read More
What To Do With Fido's Photo? Create a Dog Bone Frame
We all love capturing moments of our favorite furry creature, so why not house them in a pet-friendly frame? This darling dog bone frame is a great gift for that puppy-obsessed co-worker or a fine way to honor your own four-legged friend. Read below to learn how to commemorate your loyal canine using your trusty glue gun! You will need:cardboardfoam core boarddog biscuitsspray mount or glue stickglue gun and hot gluea cherished snapshot of your beloved pet. Once you have your materials assembled, you are ready to begin. If you have not already done so, now is a good time… Read More
Make Some Groovy Bar Stools
If you have a pair of boring bar stools already, or don't want to spend a fortune on fancy ones, buy a plain pair and jazz them up using your trusty glue gun. If you have a cordless glue gun like the one from ColdHeat, you can easily spend a happy afternoon in the garage or on the porch adding style to your bar stools! This cool glue gun project is a perfect pre-summer pastime that gets your outdoor seating ready for all those garden parties and BBQ's! You will need: bar stools 1 yard of oil cloth fabric assorted… Read More
Foamy Fish
What better way to celebrate summer crafting with the kids than this adorable Foamy Fish? Difficulty Level: Easy (perfect for kids 6 and up with adult supervision, especially around that hot glue gun) What you will need:two sheets of craft foam in contrasting colorsacrylic paint in various colorspaint brushes, from medium to smallstyrofoam egg shapes (for the fish body)scissors or craft knifepattern for finshot glue gun and hot glue (low- or high-temp) 1. Start by painting a primer coat of acrylic paint on the egg; you can simply use white acrylic paint for this. Allow this to dry. 2. Make… Read More
It Was Almost Curtains
I work, on a volunteer basis, for a local repertory theater, as the prop manager. Most of the time, props cooperate with the show and never blow their lines! But one night, during the intermission between Act 2 and Act 3, one of the important props, on stage, suddenly fell apart! The curtain was scheduled to go up in 5 minutes and general panic ensued. In desperation, I pulled out my ColdHeat cordless glue gun and hot glued the broken prop pieces back together. I didn't have to take the time to find an outlet, I didn't have to wait… Read More
Refridgerator Magnets
Sure magnetic poetry is cool, but why not add some magnetic panache of your own to the old fridge? Creating your own refrigerator magnets is easier than you think! All you need is a glue gun, the small round magnets found at craft stores, and any small glue-able objects your heart desires: scrabble tiles, typewriter keys, buttons, dominoes, dice, foreign coins… you get the idea! If you have a free afternoon or a rainy Sunday morning, why not spend it relaxing and creating with a project that glue gun gurus Christine Stickler and Kitty Harmon call "easy as they come,… Read More