The Best Glue Gun for Crafts (Is it the Cricut glue gun?)

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I decided to challenge myself to find the best glue gun on the market right now for crafters. After all, the Cricut glue gun just came out on the market. Is it worth the money? How does it stack up to other popular models? I am comparing 6 glue guns so you don't have to! Use my review to determine which glue gun is right for you. You really need a good glue gun for crafts and finding one that has the best features will make your life so much easier!
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Glue guns tested:
Cricut Glue Gun www.thecountrychiccottage.net...
Surebonder Green/Black surebonder.com/collections/pl...
Surebonder Lynn Lilly Edition surebonder.com/collections/ly...
Xyron Multi Stick shrsl.com/3ag1q
Adtech Project Pro amzn.to/3Rs1p06
Adtech Precision Pro amzn.to/3C0eiJ5
Large silicone mat surebonder.com/collections/fo...
Hot Glue Gun Book amzn.to/3UPdak7
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0:00 Introduction
0:23 Why a good glue gun?
0:49 Hot glue gun book
1:39 Hot glue sticks
2:33 Glue gun features
3:07 Silicone mat
3:45 Cricut Glue Gun
9:01 Surebonder glue guns
13:37 Xyron glue gun
16:36 Adtech glue gun
20:20 Pros and cons
25:48 Trigger comparison
26:45 Price comparison
27:28 "Drip less" feature
28:25 Glue guns I use
28:45 Wrap up

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@marlenenicholl6825 Жыл бұрын

I don’t use a glue gun much but I do have a cordless one - Before I attach a new glue stick I put a dab of hot glue on the end then push the two together - that way you don’t have to keep pushing the stick in

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Love that tip!

@Lilpeanit-rd7bs Жыл бұрын

Awesome idea

@joycetownsel9250 Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden joyce

@bridget3027 Жыл бұрын

Have you tried the gorilla glue gun?

@melissakeller3628 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip.

@dandmpug Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great product comparison video. Always enjoy them! Just a tip that I only recently learned on another video - add a small drop of hot glue to the end of the new stick before you insert it, and it bonds to the first one, so you don't have to push it again. When I saw the tip, I wondered why I hadn't thought of it myself - so simple and really works!

@drmtbc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for doing this, Angie. I really appreciate that you do a fair assessment of new Cricut products. Too many bloggers give a thumbs up to all Cricut stuff, and seem to totally disregard their high prices.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I always try to give my honest opinion!

@julieann5196 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison. I also like a bigger base for my glue guns, I don't like laying them down. Thanks for sharing.

@evelynpineda3336 Жыл бұрын

Love it!!! Thanks for the review and your honest feedback. I need that Lynn Lilly glue gun STAT.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

It really is great!

@kathiestapleton4151 Жыл бұрын

Love all your videos. They are always helpful and informative. This video is no exception. Thank you.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

@xyroncorp Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your honest opinion and showing our glue gun.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@marinavitale8803 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this very informative video. I'm in the market for a new glue gun so this was perfectly timed.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@RobesonCreative Жыл бұрын

Love this! Very helpful!! Thanks!

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@janruby319 Жыл бұрын

Angie, I love all your great advice!! I am new to crafting and got the gorilla glue gun from Costco before I saw this video. I will make it work either way because I don’t know what I’m doing 🤣 Thanks for helping me get crafting!! You’re wonderful and a great teacher !

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Gorilla makes a good glue gun!

@suezak2669 Жыл бұрын

Hi Angie, I have recently been trying to do foam projects for my great nieces for xmas and been frustrated because I couldn’t get them to stick. Now I know why, been using the hot and not the cooler glue gun. Hopefully when I get the correct sticks I can remedy this problem. Thanks for your video on glue guns and I intend to keep watching. From Australia ❤

@matw1x Жыл бұрын

The Cricut is so aesthetically pleasing. I hope they make a cordless version.

@J0SHUAKANE Жыл бұрын

The Ryobi with the built-in drip tray & changable nozzles is my favorite. The bigger Ryobi glue gun is my 2nd favorite.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I had a Ryobi but it was a test model from several years ago and I didn't want to show it on the video!

@tammy7759 Жыл бұрын

Where do you find this with the interchangeable tips?

@libraeotequever3pointoh95 Жыл бұрын

@@tammy7759 Home Depot

@dmrcreations3311 Жыл бұрын

thanks so much for this video lol I was just trying to research glue guns...I do hair bows and need a skinny tip I have used the lynn lilly one in the past and was very pleased.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@gerilynne1955 Жыл бұрын

I still have my original glue pot and gun from the late 1980's! I just invested in a new one only because it does a much thinner line and the tip can be change. (This Southern Girl You Tube had one.) I don't use low heat at all. But I don't craft with children and glue guns. Thanks again for another great video.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I didn't even go into glue pots on here! I thought that might be a little much for most people!

@starbrown1219 Жыл бұрын

What an informative video. I have a gorilla glue gun. It works well, but no stand. I don’t use it too often, so I’m fine with it for now.

@jillkalaniopio5863 Жыл бұрын

Great info!

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@jensingerlady Жыл бұрын

Very thorough thank you.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Very welcome!

@lynngalvan Жыл бұрын

I THINK THE LYNN LILLY ONE WAS BETTER, IM GOING TO ORDER THAT.

@khowler Жыл бұрын

Didn't known Cricut put out a glue gun. First I have heard of it. 40 bucks is a little pricey for no stand or anything. Thanks for your review.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

It literally just came out. Glad you liked the review!

@leslieenns5889 Жыл бұрын

I noticed this post within the last week or so and then yesterday while crafting my glue gun literally blew up, sparkles smoke and flames were involved. Soooo this video helped a lot as today I’m shopping for a new glue gun 😂🎉 Thanks Angie for the comparisons I think I know now what I want in a glue gun.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

WHOA! Flames?? Yikes!!

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

I had a little one blow up on me in my teens it was scary!!

@leslieenns5889 Жыл бұрын

@@elizabethferroni9766 so scary but was over in a flash my episode anyway 😉

@zullo3529 Жыл бұрын

This is an excellent comparison. You always do such a good job. I have two surebonder guns and they both drip. I have another brand (can’t remember name) and it drips also. I would love for you to compare glue sticks. Surebonder, gorilla, Cricut DollarTree etc. Gorilla is supposed to be good for any craft such as wood, cardstock, fabric. The others offer different sticks for these things I think. Thanks Angie

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glue sticks are so hard to compare!

@melissakeller3628 Жыл бұрын

The glue guns I use are Aleene glue gun that I've had for a good 10yrs. And just recent is Westcott glue gun and pencil glue gun. Those are the ones I love. Thank you for the comparison of the glue guns.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I have used Westcott guns and they are okay. I am also NOT a pencil gun person AT ALL! HA!

@alicedilts Жыл бұрын

I really like my cordless Ryobi glue gun!

@helenwalters3740 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comparison 😊

@AngieHolden 8 ай бұрын

My pleasure 😊

@tammy7759 Жыл бұрын

Excellent and very thorough!

@LisaVornhagen Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! It was really helpful. I've seen another comparison to the Cricut glue gun, but they didn't show as many as you did. I've been considering purchasing a new glue gun, specifically a cordless one. I hate the cord. It just gets in the way. The Surebonder Lynn Lily I think it's called seems to be the way to go for me. The stand is great! I love the little drip tray, which I never did see any drips on. Thanks for helping me to make up my mind!

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

It actually didn't drip the entire time and I had it on for a while in the background so I could just keep filming!

@LisaVornhagen Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden That's awesome! I hate drips.

@atelier142.creations 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! Now I have a better idea of what to get 🌺

@AngieHolden 9 ай бұрын

Happy to help!

@atelier142.creations 9 ай бұрын

@@AngieHolden quick question: is it the Lynn Lilly limited edition?

@vincemoser4636 Жыл бұрын

I love my Ryobi 18V cordless glue gun, it's very useful without a cord to chain me down

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I do have a Ryobi and they work great! The one I have is a demo unit so I do not show it on camera!

@catnippetsitting Жыл бұрын

Awesome

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

I have 6 different kinds my corded cool shot is my go to never really drips and you can actually touch the glue. Plus for the glue being a cool glue it holds very well.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I have one of those! I don't really like it! The glue is too cool for me!

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

Why do you say that it doesn’t have to burn the heck out of you to adhere well?

@auzzygirl8175 Жыл бұрын

Maybe hot glue a small piece of wood (1/3) of a popsicle stick to the xyron (one with the small flip up stand) to make it more stable.

@lisahughes3012 Жыл бұрын

i like your video😃

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

I have the large expensive Ryobi cordless it leaks horrible I love the cordless aspect the battery lasts forever and gets nice and hot but the dripping is horrible.

@yolandasotolopez Жыл бұрын

we used to joke that you weren't a true crafter unless you had a glue gun burn somewhere on your body, hahaha.... great video Angie

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

So. Many. Glue. Gun. Burns. HA!

@Lukas583 4 ай бұрын

I respect the honesty about Cricut- $40?! 🤯

@Lukas583 4 ай бұрын

I don’t understand their logic behind designing and creating this

@AngieHolden 4 ай бұрын

Not sure why they created it but it could have been better in my opinion!

@patriciavincent1569 Жыл бұрын

When you need another glue stick put a bit of the hot glue on the tip before putting the stick in gun then it will stay in. Love your videos!

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@honeybee1969tc Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, I probably have 15-20 glue guns. I got big tips, little tips, hot glue, low temp, cordless. You name it. Have tried it! Hmm… another glue gun. I like surebonder myself. I love that the surebonder has cordless and stand. I like a stand for my glue guns. I love other things of cricut, but I don’t think that I would like the glue gun unless they make a few changes to it.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Yep. I have so many and several that I have given away over the years!

@jrhodes3216 Жыл бұрын

The Cricut replacement sticks are twice as long as the ones that come with the gun (not sure why they don’t give the double-length ones with it… would make the experience better I think). I got mine on sale (somehow) on launch day for $23… but for $40 forget it…

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

I paid nearly 200.00 for my Ryobi it is not a 200.00 gun what.

@donproctor3445 Жыл бұрын

I'm not a crafter . . . . yet. binge-watching many channels for inspiration. I am, a carpenter and that's where I see some pros. I would simply make a stand for my glue gun. I'm surprised with all the crafting going on that I have yet to see ANY crafter suggest or show having made their own stand. Must not be a big deal I guess. *** Edit **** why not glue on a stick or something to make the trigger longer on short guns?

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I actually have a blog post on making a hot glue stand out of wood! HA!

@mkautry Жыл бұрын

Angie, thanks for the great info! Could you please comment on hi-temp and/or lo-temp. What are yours? Do I need both?

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I tend to use high temp most often. Low temp would be good for something that is foam as the high temp would melt the object. That is one example but I think you get the idea!

@smoothlight3567 Жыл бұрын

I have a hate, hate relationship with my mid price range glue gun. 🙃 The quality is beyond bad. Can you say cheap? Your video will help me decide on better choices. Thnx 🌸

@karenkas2490 Жыл бұрын

I have the Lily glue gun and it came with mini and long glue sticks. I mostly use the long glue sticks.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Yes the mini comes in short and long. The long I showed in the video was a larger diameter. So a full size glue stick.

@karenkas2490 Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden thank you - that’s good to know when i have to purchase more. I didn’t realize it was diameter. Love your videos. You are very informative. Thank you.

@alohalynn3648 6 ай бұрын

@AngieHolden - Hi Angie. When you mentioned that you also used a large diameter glue stick for the "Lynn Lily" hot glue gun, how many inches in diameter are you talking about?

@loridelay6083 Жыл бұрын

Angie, did you try using the Cricut Glue sticks in any of the other guns to see if it dripped less and with less strings? Just curious.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I did not. Only because I just had three and really didn't want to purchase a package of them.

@catty2chatty 4 ай бұрын

I have the AdTech Precision Pro and I find it drips so much. Other than that I like it.

@AngieHolden 4 ай бұрын

I haven't really noticed and I used that one for YEARS!

@brendalawrence6732 Жыл бұрын

I have to laugh as I didn't even know Cricut came out with a glue gun. My Lynn Lilly is my favorite for several reasons. I love the fine tip, the stand and the fact that it can be used cordless for a bit. I also have a totally cordless one from Amazon and love that one as well when I need to be complete electric free for a bit. Then I have an OLD Craftsman glue gun from the early 80's, don't use that one a lot as it is bigger but it's still a good glue gun. I'm not impressed with the Cricut glue gun at all and the price point really turns me off. I think it is the no stand that I don't like about it and the price point. I know you think it is cute, but I don't find it cute. lol Different strokes, different folks thing. Loved the comparison of all the glue guns, you did a nice job as always. Hugs, Brenda

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Definitely! Do what works for you!

@Crafts-and-cocktails Жыл бұрын

I have the Like 5. Two Ryobi ones, we r memory, a Wescott and the other I can’t find. They all leave strings and I always wondered if I was doing something wrong watching these videos where everyone is glueing beautifully and they take time to put the things together where my glue seems to dry as soon as I lay it down. Might have to get your book to see those tips. Thanks again

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I always press down slightly at the end and twist the gun to break the string. I do have troubule with the glue cooling if I am using a low temp gun. But a good hot gun is usually okay for a while!

@serenaerler9970 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever used the Ryobi compact glue gun with the stand?

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I do have a Ryobi gun but I don't think it is that specific one.

@gayleweyman2768 Жыл бұрын

Is some hot glue better than others? I’m wondering because I always just buy whatever’s available at Michaels.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Depends on the application. They make high strength glue and all sorts of other specialty applications that would be unique. For just standard crafts, I just reach for whatever is handy.

@aimeeaspery3896 Жыл бұрын

The surebonder cordless does have a full size.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Oh good to know!

@andreatthatsme Жыл бұрын

I really want the - glue pen - but it's only available in Europe and Asia... ugh.

@Deakar59 Ай бұрын

Have you tried the sizzix one please Angie

@AngieHolden Ай бұрын

I have not!

@willg9003 Жыл бұрын

Very informative as always. not sure if you have tried the cordless one by Ryobi. Been using it for over a year and love it. Very light and easy to manage. Bought it at Home Depot. If you have a Ryobi rechargeable battery, then you will only need to buy the gun. With Battery: Item: RYOBIONE+ 18V Cordless Full Size Glue Gun Kit with 1.5 Ah Battery, 18V Charger, and (3) 1/2 in. Glue Sticks

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

I have the Ryobi full size mine drips really awfully.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I have one! Mine is one they sent me to test before they were released to the public so it doesn't have the logo on it so I don't show it on camera!

@elizabethferroni9766 Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden Does it drip?

@auzzygirl8175 Жыл бұрын

Are the tips of any of the guns changeable? I have a cordless one myself and love that I'm able to change out the tips. It came with 2 tips and the smallest tip is still too big for my liking so i bought a smaller tip online. Might be something some people want to take into consideration.

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I didn't add any interchangeable tip guns to this comparison. My favorite one that will do that is so old and worn and not even sold any longer! HA!

@auzzygirl8175 Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden oh that's a shame. I got mine this year and it's an own brand called Ozito from Bunnings in Australia. They are our version of Home Depot and Masters. It's battery operated and stands up on its own. I put a tile underneath to catch any drips. Thank you for all your hard work in making the KZfaq videos.

@GoFarFarAway. 9 ай бұрын

Can anyone suggest a plug in medium size glue gun that has a separate base to cradle the gun in between gluing????

@AngieHolden 9 ай бұрын

Is the Lynn Lily one shown here not what you are looking for?

@sandragosnell6334 Жыл бұрын

I keep having the problem with the silicone tip falling off. What do I do?

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I have not had that issue so I am not sure.

@uklife4495 Жыл бұрын

can i use different brand sublimation ink in printer

@starlit-hw6523 Жыл бұрын

I like cordless

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

Me too!

@uklife4495 Жыл бұрын

can i use different brand sublimation ink in printer ?

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I would need to know what printer you are talking about and does it have sublimation ink in it already?

@uklife4495 Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden epson ecotank et-15000. I buy brand new for sublimation. And I want to try deferent brand sublimation ink .

@campbelltamesha Жыл бұрын

Imma stick to what I know and my glue gun with a stand works just fine for $10!!! $40 I wish I would

@Bigmist8k Жыл бұрын

Cricut’ s glue gun is really pricey!

@Blahblahblah769 Жыл бұрын

I’m cheap so I love my cheap glue gun lol 😂. Friendly tip. Remember to unplug it. I’ve forgotten once or twice 😂😂😂😂😂

@AngieHolden Жыл бұрын

I REALLY dislike a cheap glue gun! HA!

@Blahblahblah769 Жыл бұрын

@@AngieHolden I’m so cheap ! Cricut one looks really nice. I may have to upgrade to an auto shut off one. There’s a few times I was ecstatic my house didn’t burn down !