How to Make a Hot Glue Gun Holder

Do you have a hot glue gun? Can you remember the last time you used it? Do you use it ALL THE TIME? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, then this post is for you! Today I am going to show you how to make a hot glue gun holder that you can customize with your favorite color, that’s sturdy and made with wood, and that even includes a glass tile to catch drips. Y’all will love this for keeping your glue gun within reach and CLEAN! Grab your power tools, ladies — let’s get our craft space a little more organized with this quick, easy, and SUPER useful project.

Looking for DIY hot glue gun crafts? Try making custom hot glue stamps, create your own pencil holder, or design some decorative push pins.

Make your own hot glue gun holder

Save time and money by making your very own, custom hot glue gun stand. It’s incredibly easy to do and much less expensive than the glue gun holders you can order online. Plus, you can make it your favorite color — totally worth the effort!

Supplies and materials needed:

To make your own hot glue gun holder you will need:

• Glass Tile Square 4 x 4 inches
• Wood Plaque 5 x 7 inches
• 1/2″ Plywood
• Router, optional
• Jigsaw
• Wood Carving Tool Set
• Sandpaper
• Krylon Rich Plum Paint or the color of your choice
• Wood glue
• Nails

How to make a hot glue gun holder

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A ROUTER: You can skip the first step if you do not have a router. You can attach the tile to the wood with glue instead; however, it will not be recessed into the plaque. If you have a router, lay out the tile where you want it on the plaque and mark around with a pencil.

Step 1: Cut space for tile

Use the router to remove an area large enough for the tile. PLEASE NOTE:  I am not a professional wood worker and there may be mistakes in my project. However, I am thrilled with the result of my DIY hot glue gun holder. Just jump in and do it y’all!

I used the wood carving tools to finish off the corners. I sanded everything smooth and made sure the tile would fit into place.

Step 2: Create glue gun holster

Cut a “U” shaped piece of wood from the 1/2″ plywood. The size of this piece is determined by the size of your glue gun. I used a jigsaw to cut out this piece.

Step 3: Put the pieces together

Dry fit everything together and you should have something that looks like the image below. This image may also help you determine what measurements you need to use for your “U” shaped piece in the holster step above.

QUICK NOTE: I don’t like to use the “kick stand” on my hot glue gun so I made this hot glue gun holder so that the glue gun will hang into place. If you love your stand, then work with it and create a piece that will suit your needs!

Next we are going to glue and nail the two pieces together. Measure and mark on the back where your “U” shaped piece will sit on the front. This will allow you to get the nails started before you glue. Then, add wood glue and nails.

Step 4: Let dry completely

Allow your DIY hot glue gun holder to dry completely. Then start in with Krylon paint in the color of your choice.

Step 5: Paint your glue gun holder

After a couple of coats and some time to dry, my hot glue gun holder is ready for the craft room. Add in your glass tile when everything has dried completely.

Tips for making this hot glue gun stand

Plan for easy cleanup. I did not use any glue to attach the tile to the stand on my version, as I wanted the tile to be removable for easy cleaning. If you did not use a router and so do not have the indented space in the stand, attach the glass tile with something like E-6000. It will not be removable but you can still clean the dried glue off easily.

Give your glue gun some TLC. Speaking of cleaning… If you want to clean your glue gun up for your new project, be sure to check out this simple tutorial that really works! I am loving how this hot glue gun holder keeps everything handy and mess free. My glue gun and craft room have never looked better!

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DIY Hot Glue Gun Holder

Learn how to make your own hot glue gun holder. This quick and easy project will keep your hot glue handy and your craft room mess free.

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Equipment

• Hot glue gun
• Jigsaw
• Router, optional

Supplies

• 1 Glass Tile Square 4 x 4 inches
• 1 Wood Plaque 5 x 7 inches
• 1/2 inch Plywood
• 1 Wood Carving Tool Set
• 1 Sandpaper
• 1 can Krylon Rich Paint Any color! I used the color "plum."
• 1 Wood glue
• 2-5 Nails

Instructions

• Use the router to remove an area large enough for the tile. I used the wood carving tools to finish off the corners. I sanded everything smooth and made sure the tile would fit into place.
  
• Cut a "U" shaped piece of wood from the 1/2" plywood. The size of this piece is determined by the size of your glue gun. I used a jigsaw to cut out this piece.
  
• Dry fit everything together and you should have something that looks like the image below. This image may also help you determine what measurements you need to use for your "U" shaped piece in the holster step above.
  
• Next we are going to glue and nail the two pieces together. Measure and mark on the back where your “U” shaped piece will sit on the front. This will allow you to get the nails started before you glue. Then, add wood glue and nails.
  
• Allow your DIY hot glue gun holder to dry completely. Then start in with Krylon paint in the color of your choice. After a couple of coats and some time to dry, my hot glue gun holder is ready for the craft room. Add in your glass tile when everything has dried completely.
  

Notes

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A ROUTER: You can skip the first few steps if you do not have a router. You can attach the tile to the wood with glue instead; however, it will not be recessed into the plaque. If you have a router, lay out the tile where you want it on the plaque and mark around with a pencil.

PLEASE NOTE:  I am not a professional wood worker and there may be mistakes in my project. However, I am thrilled with the result of my DIY hot glue gun holder. Just jump in and do it y’all!

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