serenamarie Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 I remebered someone saying they were in the paint department so I go back there and ask this man where I might find the heat guns and he asked me what are you using it for? crafts? and I said kind of ... candles. So he directs me to the craft/sewing department and I told him no, I would like a heat gun that cost $22 and he said the best thing for you is in the craft aisle since you are doing a craft. I then tell him "okay, well if Im peeling paint off the walls where might I find a heat gun?'' and he looks at me strangely and directs me to the POWERFUL heatgun I want, lol. Poor guy was trying to protect me or something.So...so far Ive melted wax out of containers and smoothed tops of tarts, what else do you use your heat gun for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caramel Posted January 16, 2009 Share Posted January 16, 2009 Maybe shrink wrap? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Shrink wrapping, clean up wax spills from floor, stovetop, clean molds & pour pots, melt cheese on my sandwiches :smiley2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Di_in_AZ Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Also good for putting a nasty scorch mark on the countertop Thankfully I did that right before we were renovating and gutting out the kitchen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlelady Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Smoothing out candle tops, filling in sink holes, and shrink wrap.....it's a wonder tool in the candle making bidness....LOLCarrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8-GRAN-ONES Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 i don't know what i would do without mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MissMary Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Cleaning pour pots sometimes, cleaning out containers, smoothing tops, shrink wrap, cleaning the table (VERY far away), cleaning wax out of carpet, cleaning wax out of my ears... no wait, that's Q-tips... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puddin1970 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 WOW! I never knew I could get one at Wal Mart!! I am gonna get one the next trip there. Where did you find it? and what did it cost? approx? That way I dont run into a sales person like you did lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adillenal Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 Got mine at Ace Hardware but I got it for shrink wrapping soap and lotion. That was before I started dabbling in candles. Now I also use it to clean out molds and make the tops level if I have messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msalex28a Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think you can use it for embossing too. I bought mine at Michael's with their 50% off coupon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlesprite7 Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I lost my heat gun for about a week once. I freaked out, every time i tried to make something I needed it. Once you have it you just cannot do without it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webgyrl Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I use mine for shrinkwrapping bands around the top of my fudge jars.And my hair is super thick. Works great when I'm in a hurry and need to quickly dry my hair.Just kidding. lolol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krafty Kandles Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 I think you can use it for embossing too. I bought mine at Michael's with their 50% off coupon.What you got at Michaels was an embossing gun. It's not as hot or direct as a heat gun. The heat gun has a more narrow nozzle for direct heat. Embossing guns are used in cardmaking and scrapbooking which I also do. I have both and the heat gun works better for candlemaking. Too hot for embossing. I got the heat gun at Walmart near the paint dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serenamarie Posted January 17, 2009 Author Share Posted January 17, 2009 It was in the paint section for $22.00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam W Posted January 17, 2009 Share Posted January 17, 2009 What you got at Michaels was an embossing gun. It's not as hot or direct as a heat gun. The heat gun has a more narrow nozzle for direct heat. Embossing guns are used in cardmaking and scrapbooking which I also do. I have both and the heat gun works better for candlemaking. Too hot for embossing. I got the heat gun at Walmart near the paint dept.I have the embossing gun and like it much better than the bigger heat guns - fits my hand better and it produces all the heat I need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tootie04 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Harbor freight has them for under 20 bucks...for those who HATE walmart!!:tiptoe: tootie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Also good for putting a nasty scorch mark on the countertop Thankfully I did that right before we were renovating and gutting out the kitchen!and separating the laminate from the countertop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coconut Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 I use mine for cleaning up my tools-aluminum funnels and my stir stick, plus the usual applications.At Christmas I wanted to get a Leapfrog video sender to get the signal from my dvd player over to a second TV. The youngster behind the counter at Best Buy tried to send me to the children's video games.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsgirl Posted January 24, 2009 Share Posted January 24, 2009 smores! no really it works great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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