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Hot Glue

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General Overview

Hot glue is a plastic like adhesive that is melted using a hot glue gun. Hot glue is a great (albeit messy) glue for use on paper materials such as Cardboard and Foamcore.

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Not Recommended

Some materials just are not suitable to be used with hot glue.

  • Soft foams, and other materials that may melt.
  • Really smooth materials such a plastic and glass. It just will not stick well.

Safety Information

Note: All safety information contained here within is pure recommendation, and its sole purpose is to help students work safer. This should in no way be considered a professional statement or a replacement for reading product information. Please read all instructions included with products before use.

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