asheebeans Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I finally broke down and bought a heat gun today! Once I get over my sheer terror of it, perhaps I will use it too! LOL I did a search under "heat gun" and found some great info. One thing I didn't see is if anyone uses a special workspace when using these. I usually work in my kitchen and don't want to mess up my kitchen countertops! I already have this vision, too, of me melting shrinkwrap to my soap until I get the hang of it!! My hair dryer is getting retired. I am tired of splashed wax and scared babies every time I turn that old dinosaur on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ring of Fire Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Good for you. Really no need to be afraid. It's completely harmless and won't mess up your kitchen. Unless you try heat gunning your counter tops instead of the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashncandles Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 You'll definatly get some use out of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 One of the most important tools for me. Use it all the time. When my first one went out, I was freaked out and quickly got a new one...man I realized how much I use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brat Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 The tip is VERY HOT when you use it, so be careful what's around where you set it after using it. I've seen people here make little "holsters" for them. Oh, and be careful where you aim it lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Ive decided I need to buy a second heat gun. One for candlemaking and one for card making...and other general crafts.Basically, one upstairs and one downstairs...lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 On the high setting you should be able to burn paper to a cinder. Not that I recommend anyone do that of course. Except...well, you know...for fun. Don't get your fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 On the high setting you should be able to burn paper to a cinder. Not that I recommend anyone do that of course. Except...well, you know...for fun. Don't get your fingers.Heck do it just once and you may not do it again, unless you're me. Makes great toast too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbbs@intergate.com Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Oh, I love my heat gun. It's the one tool I couldn't live w/ out. You'll love it.Good Luck and have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terryb44256 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 the tip does get real hot... so i keep an old medium sixed pizza pan under it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Monkey Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 I used mine to strip paint off an old piano. It did get VERY hot. I had to be careful where I put that thing in between burnings. be careful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamilea Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 It's never messed up my counters, but my table has a couple of blisters!:whistle: Oops!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 It's never messed up my counters, but my table has a couple of blisters!:whistle: Oops!!LOL!!! Ever see the "Flamethrower Burger" commercials from Dairy Queen? I have this vision of me turning around, catching the curtain on fire....then paper towels, then a box of cereal....etc. (No, I still haven't pulled it from it's prison that is the Wagner box....) Thanks for the responses, though, everyone! I'm slowly building up the courage to open the box..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Creek Candles Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Go for it!!!! I got one last week. It has mad my life so simple. I can hear the chanting now "NO MORE REPOUR, NO MORE REPOUR" Set the poor baby free from it's prison. You will be the winner!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcc Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I LOVE MY HEAT GUN! Look out for that tip though, gets red hot and will burn your entire hand in less than a second (ask me how I know). As for scared babies, the heat gun does make noise like a hair dryer, not as loud though so hopefully your little ones will not be fearful of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 When I got mine I made sure to get myself in the habit of ALWAYS putting it down in the upright position, on its base. After a few uses I found that I do that every time, by habit now. My b/f warned me of that. It's the greatest thing to have and USE, but be careful! Form good habits...good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kuepie Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 It also takes a long time to cool down. A really long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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