Hot Glue Gun Hacks You Must Try for Crafting

Crafting gets so much easier—and a lot more fun—when you know a few secret hacks with a hot glue gun. 🔥 It’s one of the most affordable and versatile tools every DIY lover should have, but it can be used for so much more than just gluing things together. With a little creativity, you can turn hot glue into shapes, textures, or even practical decorative items.

In this tutorial, I’ll show you 5 clever hot glue gun hacks you must try. They’re simple, quick, and will prove just how versatile hot glue can be in your crafting projects.

Let’s dive in step by step and see how we can turn hot glue into a true creativity booster!

The main tool you’ll need for all these projects is a hot glue gun with glue sticks. This will be your best friend throughout the tutorial, since each hack is based on the creative use of hot glue.

Along the way, you’ll also see how we can use simple, everyday or even recyclable items to create something useful and beautiful. Crafting is not only about being creative—it’s also about giving a new life to materials that might otherwise end up as waste. This way, we save money, reduce waste, and make something truly unique with our own hands.

For this project, I created a recycled jewelry box using a few simple materials and hot glue. Here’s how I made it:

1. I started with a foam food container (it originally held a dessert), which I cleaned and painted with pink acrylic paint to give it a fresh look.
2. To create the dividers for the jewelry, I reused a cardboard tube from aluminum foil. I cut it into three pieces and shaped them to fit inside the box.
3. I then used foam sheets, cut to the right size, and attached everything together with hot glue, making sure the compartments were secure and neat.
4. For decoration, I poured hot glue glitter sticks (yellow with sparkles) directly into small silicone molds to make heart shapes. Once they hardened, I glued them on top of the box for a special finishing touch.

The result is a practical and charming jewelry box made entirely from recycled and affordable materials. It’s not only functional but also a great way to reduce waste and turn everyday items into something beautiful.

I transformed a simple tin can (it used to have olives 🍃) into a creative and stylish holder for makeup brushes, pens, or pencils. This is an easy DIY project using affordable materials, and it’s also a fun way to recycle.

Prepare the can

1. Wash the tin can thoroughly with warm water and soap.
2. Remove the label and any leftover glue, so the surface is clean and smooth.
3. Dry it completely before painting.

Paint the can

1. Using a paintbrush, apply an even coat of black acrylic paint on the outside of the can.
2. Let it dry, then add a second coat if needed to cover the metal completely.
3. Set it aside until it is fully dry.

Create the legs

1. Plug in your hot glue gun and carefully pour the hot glue into a silicone mold.
2. (Tip: I reused a baby bottle part as a mold, but you can use any small silicone mold you have at home.)
3. Wait until the glue cools and hardens, then remove the shapes from the mold.
4. Paint the glue pieces black so they match the can.
5. Once dry, use hot glue to attach four legs evenly spaced at the bottom of the can. This will give the holder stability and a creative look.

Decorate the inside

1. Cut a piece of glitter foam sheet so it fits the inside of the can.
2. Glue it carefully along the walls or just place it inside so it holds in place.
3. I also covered the top rim of the can with the same foam sheet to hide the sharp metal edge and make it look Make the flower decorations
4. Fill silicone flower molds with hot glue and let them cool.
5. Once hardened, take them out.
6. Glue the flowers around the upper part of the can to add a delicate, decorative finish.

Now you have a chic, elegant holder made entirely from recycled materials! It’s perfect for organizing makeup brushes, pens, pencils, or even craft tools. This DIY project is simple, budget-friendly, and gives a second life to something that would otherwise be thrown away.

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