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How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

The wonders of hot glue never cease. Most people are familiar with traditional clear glue, but did you know that it also comes in a variety of colors? Not only colors, also glitter! It can also be poured into silicone molds to make a variety of crafts. So many more uses than just sticking this to that.

How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

Jennifer perkins

Spice up your bulletin board with these adorable custom cactus pins made from you, guess what, hot glue.

Check out this episode of DIY This With Jennifer Perkins all about hot molding.

How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

Jennifer perkins

Supplies

  • hot green glue
  • cactus-shaped silicone mold
  • push pins
  • pom poms
  • silicone gun
  • scissors
How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

Jennifer perkins

Fill the cavity of the silicone molds with hot glue. While the glue is still hot, insert a pin.

Let the glue cool down and harden completely; keep an eye on the pin to make sure it doesn't move.

How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

Jennifer perkins

The hot glue should be cool enough to remove in a minute or two. If there are any rough edges from the molding process, use a small, sharp pair of scissors to trim them.

How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

Jennifer perkins

Use some hot glue to add a small pom pom or flower to the top of the push pin.

How to make cactus push pins from glue sticks

Jennifer perkins

Add your new pins to your cork board. Silicone molds come in as many shapes as hot glue makes the colors (glow and glow in the dark too). What shape of push pins will you make?

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