Hot air gun

Hot air gun

A hot air gun is a handy tool used for a variety of applications. You can shrinkwrap packaging or finish your candles with it.

Design and features

A hot air gun has a housing with a handle for easy grip and operation. At the front is a nozzle from which hot air is blown.

Function

The main purpose of a hot air gun is to generate and aim hot air at a specific surface or material. It is used for tasks such as heating, bending, shrinking and drying.

Use in candle making

When making candles, a hot air gun can be used in several ways:.

Accelerate the curing process: After the candles are poured into molds, the hot air gun can be used to accelerate the curing of the wax by blowing hot air over the surface of the candles. This can help get the candles out of the molds faster.

Remove air bubbles: Air bubbles may form after pouring the wax into the molds. Hot air guns can be used to gently blow over the surface of the wax to help air bubbles escape and achieve a smoother finish.

Creating decorative effects: Hot air guns can be used to create certain decorative effects on candles, such as melting and twisting wax to create unique patterns and textures.