ellajoan Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Mine gave up the ghost. I was just using an old embossing gun and wonder if I should get something different/better. Suggestions, please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I’m using one of these. Has been going strong for a few years. I had one more expensive brand before this one that was downright dangerous. It had some sort of internal safety fan that would not turn off right away when switched off. the one before that had ceramic inside that shattered when I dropped it. saw a vid of a candle make on The Profit that uses a blow torch 😳. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I'm using a smaller one now than the larger one I had before that finally went out, I think it was about fifteen years old. I prefer the smaller one, which I think might be called a "mini heat gun" for embossing, even with that, it still blows a little more than I prefer and I had to rig a little foil cage for the nozzle. Most likely, there are some models that come with an attachment of some sort so it doesn't blow so directly, but if you have ever watched "The Red Green Show," you'll understand how my foil cage came to be. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandleRush Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I have 2 kinds. Like the one talltayl has and an embossing heat gun or craft heat gun which I use. It gets plenty hot and it’s not heavy. Joanns had them at one point.🌸 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErronB Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, CandleRush said: I have 2 kinds. Like the one talltayl has and an embossing heat gun or craft heat gun which I use. It gets plenty hot and it’s not heavy. Joanns had them at one point.🌸 That's exactly what I have, I keep the little one at my desk when I'm playing with wicking and use the Wagner for the workshop. I won't keep a bigger one at my desk, if you accidentally touch the end after heating some candles you can get some VERY nasty burns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shari Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I have the Wagner posted above. Been using it for several years now and still going strong. I do have a new one just in case. Got too good of a deal on it not to have an extra. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallTayl Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Shari said: I have the Wagner posted above. Been using it for several years now and still going strong. I do have a new one just in case. Got too good of a deal on it not to have an extra. Always good to have a hot backup! If I see them for less than $20 again I will likely get more. They are nice guns. i melted one a little while back. Used a metal candle dipper to “holster” it between uses instead of finding an open spot on the bench. Don’t do that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted September 10, 2020 Share Posted September 10, 2020 I have a Wagner and I have an Ace Hardware (not sure who makes it for Ace). I actually like the Ace only because it's lighter. I've had both over 10 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I use an embossing gun that I purchased from the craft store....it's light weight and produces enough heat for me........I really don't like using the more heavier heat guns mainly because I don't need THAT much heat. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdcharm Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 4 hours ago, Pam W said: I use an embossing gun that I purchased from the craft store....it's light weight and produces enough heat for me........I really don't like using the more heavier heat guns mainly because I don't need THAT much heat. I agree, I like the smaller one I have now better than the larger one I finally wore out. Okay, so, in case anyone wasn't familiar with Red Green, I just looked him up to see what he does for a heat gun ... I see he did a short episode on it, but he was using hair dryers. On this note, I've read of people using hair dryers, but it's really not a good idea, too much blowing air, could blow your wax all over, and could be dangerous ... I would have never thought these were interchangeable. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravens Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) I bought one when Peak's Candle sold them and it lasted a little over a year. Used it to smooth the tops of my candles. I ended up buying one from Amazon several years ago, and it's still going strong. I think it is more of an embossing gun but it does the job perfectly. At the time I paid around $16-18 for it. It is basically like the one whose link I'm posting here: https://www.amazon.com/Chandler-Tool-Embossing-Heat-Gun/dp/B07G4VMSHW Forgot to mention it has 2 settings. Hth Edited September 15, 2020 by Ravens added text Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 that is similar to the one that I have. It is light weight and easy to use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forrest Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I have two, one I inherited from my dad, and the little one I got from Amazon. It is an Homidic and works great most of the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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