trisha Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I really don't want to buy a heat gun.. I know they are not too exspensive, but I'm cheap. Do you think a hair dryer would do the trick? May sound stupid. Sorry:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 'Fraid not. Hair dryers blow too much air and not nearly enough heat. It's similar in principle but completely different in practice.I know this expression is overused but it's perfectly apt here -- once you have a heatgun you'll wonder how you ever lived without one. Put an end to the suffering and spring for it -- it's every candlemaker's most revered tool. Just ask Breanna. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vec Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 i guess it might on some things (heating part of a mold..or..i cant think of anything right off) but its got a monster fan in it compared to a heat gun...and if you were using it directly on wax the fan would prolly push melted wax to where you might not want it...and heat guns get lots hotter.im assuming..dont own either heat gun or hair dryer..so i might no have any room to talk:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisha Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Oh well, it was just a thought. Guess I'll have to spend the $20:cry2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scented Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 It'll be $20 well worth spending Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelaVA Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 It'll be $20 well worth spending I completely agree. I kept putting it off and DH finally bought one. Now I wish I had bought one ages ago. It really makes things much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donita Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Heatguns are just that .......HEAT....hair dryers are warm.....Happy Halloween. Donita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I finally got one a few weeks ago, and it's well worth it. For instance, last night I unmolded a candle which hadn't mottled completely - put it back in the mold and heated it w/the gun and now my mottle is complete (I was just guessing that it would work lol) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I had a heat gun for a couple of years and never used it. I finally used it one day for something (can't remember what now), and now I wouldn't be without one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trish Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I cannot live without my heat gun...and the problem is, I seem to break mine every few months. If you have a Harbor Freight near you, keep an eye on their ads because quite often they have them on sale for $9.99 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candle Kitty Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I know I can't do my marbles without one. That technique is one of several that a heatgun is vital to get all the air pockets and bubbles out so you have a smooth, clean finish to the candle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvcandleguy Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 take that step. I have used a hair dryer for a few years now, but only for shrink wraps and stuff. Finall broke down and bought a heat gun, and I cant believe I waited so long..lol. I say GO FOR IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yeah and even though you can't use your hair dryer as a heat gun, a heat gun will dry your hair once and for all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerriWV Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yeah and even though you can't use your hair dryer as a heat gun, a heat gun will dry your hair once and for all.OMG LOL Hope no one tries that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisha Posted October 31, 2005 Author Share Posted October 31, 2005 Yeah and even though you can't use your hair dryer as a heat gun, a heat gun will dry your hair once and for all.Hey Top, I dunno where you come up with that stuff. I just hope you don't live anywhere near me. I'm scared:shocked2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandgirl Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 HEY TOP- I really am starting to think your some kind on pyro!!! You seem to like to play with fire and like explosions... Here is a simple test for you to take- it might clear things up once and for all!!!! hahaha:smiley2: http://www.armory.com/~spcecdt/pyrotech/pyrotest.htmlHTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topofmurrayhill Posted October 31, 2005 Share Posted October 31, 2005 HEY TOP- I really am starting to think your some kind on pyro!!! You seem to like to play with fire and like explosions... You're just starting to think it? Sorry, I thought I made it clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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