What is Hot Glue?
To be technical, hot glue is a combination of polypropylene and various resins. A simpler way to think of hot glue is a plastic that is solid at room temperature. Heat makes it turn into a liquid. Hot glue cools very quickly when compared to other various types of glue such as wood glue. It is also nontoxic and waterproof. Hot glue usually comes in round sticks, but I’ve seen oval shaped hot glue too. Most hot glue guns use round sticks. There are various types of hot glue formulas. Some are made to be water clear, make no glue strings, or are colored. Some even have glitter in them. The most important thing to look for when buying hot glue is finding what temperature melts at. There is low temperature, high temperature, multi temperature, and ultimate temperature hot glue. Each glue has its pros and cons, but ultimate temperature hot glue is the most variable of them all. • Low Temperature (Melts at 260°F – 127°C) – Best used on glass, fabric, floral, paper, foam, and jewelry • High T
