Introduction: Melt Used Glue Back to a Hot Glue Stick
If you use hot glue, there is a chance you waste some of it.
Dripping glue gun is probably the biggest reason for the waste.
We also waste the glue on projects that don't work out the way we want.
In this video Instructable, I show you a simple way to collect and melt the used glue to make new glue sticks.
What's needed:
Make sure the silicone can withstand temperatures up to 200°C (392°F)
- Filter/Funnel from a coffee maker
Search for "moka funnel" in eBay, Amazon etc.
- 2 x Aluminium Foil Tubes
- Cork
- Large Needle
- Popsickle Stick
- Hot glue
In case you can't see the video:
21 Comments
Question 4 years ago
I loved this method totally as I have been saving wastage since very start, but never could find anything more effective than this, only huge problem regarding material I am facing is, that silicone mix is not available anywhere in market, or online store, Can I use general purpose silicone caulk gun and tube for making this??? if so, can Plz help to ensure that works as gr8 as this one by making one?? plz that would be a huge help, thanks in advance, awaiting reply...
6 years ago
This is great; I've always wondered if there was a way to salvage the waste and now there is - thank you!
6 years ago
Great idea.
Never seen an easier way to reuse glue from glue sticks.
Thanks a lot for this :)
6 years ago
Great idea - thanks. I have noticed how much glue I waste. The funnel looks just like a tea light candle. I think an empty one with a hole in the bottom, shaped a little could work!
7 years ago
genial!
7 years ago on Introduction
where can you purchase Silicone Rubber for mold making? Thanks!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
One of the places would be http://www.smooth-on.com
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
thank you ! :D
7 years ago on Introduction
great, thank
7 years ago on Introduction
Super
7 years ago
That's a great idea! But why did they come out black? Did you overheat it?
P.S. I'm on mobile and can't see the video right away, so not sure if you explained in it.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
I had black glue mixed with clear glue, so it came out dark-ish.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Ah. I've always seen and used clear glue sticks only. So thought the black was due to your method. Just saw your video as well and loved the simple yet effective solution to those always dripping glue guns.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Also, The glue I was melting in the picture was from a different batch.
The end product had more black glue in it than the clear glue.
Reply 7 years ago
my guess would be dirt or something like that, or it works the same as balistics gel
7 years ago on Introduction
HI THIS IS SO NEAT I HAVE BEEN WASTING GLUE FOREVER I CAME UP WITH THE IDEA OF THE MELTING POT FOR MY WASTED GLUE I GOT ONE OFF EBAY BUT DO NOT DO MANY CRAFTS FOR HOT MELTED DIP. I MGOIN TO TRY THIS SUCH A GOOD IDEA HOPE I CAN FIND ALL I NEED... PLEASE BE CAREFUL HAD MANY GLUE GUN BLISTERS....OUCH.. I MESSED UP MY GLUE GUN BY TRYING TO PUT MY DRIPS BACK IN IT..
7 years ago on Introduction
One of my hot glue guns barely drips at all. It will drip one drop as it heats up, and that is it. Another one of my hot glue guns leaks like a sieve. But it is easy to throw glue back into that gun. So I really don't have the quantity of used glue to recycle for this.
7 years ago
I'm sorry but the only thing I got on my I-pad was the tools needed. No link to video either.
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Oh, I see.
There must be some problems with the way mobile devices see it.
I will include another link.
7 years ago on Introduction
I like this!