MichaelMeissner
Senior Member+
I was wondering if I could use a craft hot glue gun, thermoplastic (plastic that melts and can be reshaped) or suguru to go over wires soldered into prototype boards to prevent wires from touching. Ideally, one or all of these substances act as an insulator so I can protect some circuits.
I have several steampunk props in mind. Things can move around a bit, and I thought I would add a layer of hot glue (from a craft hot glue gun) on top of the soldering to protect the wire and prevent accidental shorts. I have hot glue, and thermoplastic available on hand, and these are nice in that I can use a heat gun to melt them in case I need to make changes. I also have some suguru, and while it doesn't melt per se, it can be scraped off.
I have several steampunk props in mind. Things can move around a bit, and I thought I would add a layer of hot glue (from a craft hot glue gun) on top of the soldering to protect the wire and prevent accidental shorts. I have hot glue, and thermoplastic available on hand, and these are nice in that I can use a heat gun to melt them in case I need to make changes. I also have some suguru, and while it doesn't melt per se, it can be scraped off.