Nicoles_Candles Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Is there a Brand Better than another? I was looking at Ebay and there aren't to bad in the price area? Also what do you use your Heat Gun for?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linnyeg Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have one that I got at walmart. I use it to heat my jars/molds and also to smooth out my tops when needed. hth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asheebeans Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have a Wal-mart one that has sat in the box since I bought it--nearly a year ago! :embarasse I saw the temps that it reaches and I have been scared of it ever since! :tiptoe: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisasst Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I bought the $30 one from walmart...I love it...I heat jars, heat my molds so I can clean them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmfritz Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have one that my DH got at a tool store for around $20. I don't use it all the time but it is nice to have just incase I need it. Sometimes the tops look FUNKY and it's great for clean-up. Just keep your fingers out of the way. I almost always use mine on the lower temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey66 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have one from Home Depot. I love mine because I can control the temp. I crank high for cleaning my molds and pour pots and I keep it at low to smooth out the tops of my candles.The one I used to use was from the craft store. Just a plain on/off setting type. That worked just fine for smoothing out the tops of candles, it just took longer.I would go to the craft store or your local HD or Lowes first before buying one off ebay. :highfive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane42 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Mine came from Harbor Freight for $20. Our Walmart doesn't carry them.We use them to shrink wrap our baskets, votives and melts.I was afraid to use it at first also, but I just put the item on a pan or foil, stand back, and zap it! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I can't even think of all of the reasons I use mine. Smooth out hurricanes...heat and clean molds are two of my favorites. I couldn't make candles without them. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I cannot live without my heat gun. When my first one died, I couldn't function!! I now have four, just in case!I personally went through three of the Harbor Freight ones in a year. I guess I'm harder on heat guns than most, but that was ridiculous. I now have a Milwaukee (birthday present from dad!) a Harbor Freight, an unknown brand and one from Granger. I actually broke the Milwaukee within a month but got it fixed under warranty. I use the one from Granger the most. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynnS Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I love mine. Smooth tops before showsa and also use to heat jars when cold in the basement.LynnS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaxFlower Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I have a Wagner 3500, variable temp (250F - 1350F) with 2 fan speeds. It works great! Got it at Amazon for $9.99. I applied for an Amazon credit card and received $30.00 off my first Amazon card purchase. On top of the $30.00 credit the heat gun qualified for free shipping. I use my heat gun for soo many things, can't live without it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 I don't think I can make candles anymore without one...LOL. I have a Milwaukee that I got for Mother's Day a few years back. I clean my molds, essential for cleaning my pour pots and heat jars to bring them to room temperature, etc. I can't make candles without paper towels either...LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 We use ours all of the time, to clean out pour pots, get rid of wet spots.......ARUGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!and just melt the wax that spills around our work area.A great thing to have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 The best thing to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 The best thing to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tangerine Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Been using my Darice embossing gun from JoAnn's for almost 3 years now. I got it for $12 with a 40% off coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoles_Candles Posted August 22, 2007 Author Share Posted August 22, 2007 I just got one and I love it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabbledoya Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Aren't they great? I've been thinking about buying a second one for backup:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandlekrazy Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love mine! Got it at Ace Hardware (it has their name on it) for under $20. I was afraid of it at first and now I use it all the time to melt the tops after I poke relief holes...no more 2nd pours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justcountry Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 heat gun? can you make candles without one , just kidding could not make a candle without it hmmmm how did I do it before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AAngels Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love mine and got it at Michaels Crafts its an embossing tool works great. I waited for a 40 percent coupon that they offer and used it, normally the price is 24.99 so got it for 14.99 Love those deals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leesters Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 If you're making candles without a heat gun, you are missing out.Just for cleaning up alone, its worth it. Especially for that high melt point wax thats such a pain to work with. I got mine at Big Lots for 12 bucks, Wagner. You don't need to buy the most expensive one, unless you're welding metal on the side.Don't worry about the fact that it says it can reach 3000 degrees, or whatever. It doesn't take long of playing with it to see how to use the distance between heat and object. Even over a foot away, it will still slowly melt the stuff out of your mold. Watch your fingers. Its not a hairdryer.And if you want to make hurricanes? You just can't do it without a heat gun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragonfly Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I love my heat gun. Use it all the time. Mostly for zapping the tops of any candles that do not have a completely smooth look. Got mine at wal-mart for $20 and have used it for over a year now. Would be lost without it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebrownbug Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 We got ours at Wal-Mart for about $20 and it has worked great for us.Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I love mine! Got it at Ace Hardware (it has their name on it) for under $20. I was afraid of it at first and now I use it all the time to melt the tops after I poke relief holes...no more 2nd pours!Thats where I got mine. Its a Wagner and has two heat settings. Hot and extra hot!! Hehe! Was around $20.Use it to help clean up wax from pouring pots, containers, pots and pans, whatever I use for wax. I also heat gun my candle tops to smooth them out after shows. (Some folks just have to stick their fingers in your candles.)Anyway I use it for lots of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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