Thanks, April! Drizzled glue is lots of fun--long as you don't worry about the results when making the first few pieces.
Since our group is very stamping-oriented, how about I share some basics for that?
Let's start with using glue gun 'pearls' as the base. A glue gun pearl is just a blob of glue. It is round like a pearl or carbachon stone. They are done on a non-stick surface, but can be done directly on the project if you're feeling 'brave'.
Turning a 'pearl' into a stamped embellishment is simple.
1. Pump out the glue pearl--small to large.
2. Allow to cool a bitm but not harden.
3. Press a stamp into the (still soft) glue & leave the stamp in place until the glue cools & sets.
4. Remove the stamp & peel of the glue piece.
If you want a larger piece, you may want to invest in a 'glue pot'. This tool allows you to melt & pour glue. An alternative is to melt the glue stick(s) in a can immersed in boiling water. Either way the glue needs to be pourable.
1. Pour a puddle of glue large enough to accept the stamp.
2. Allow the glue to cool, but not 'set'.
3. Leave the stamp in the glue until it's set & then remove the stamp & peel the piece from the work surface.
NOTE! I use rubber stamps for this. Clear stamps may work, but test with a less 'fave' clear before using your treasured ones. Hot glue & clear stamps are plastics & all plastics aren't always compatable.
About 'non-stick' surfaces... I prefer 'glue pads' or silicon sheets, but plastic-coated paper will work..
Once you have a stamped glue, you can play like crazy--and I hope you will! A few ideas to get you staryted...
1. Sprinkle glitter, EPs, crayon snibbles, ink, paint on the hot glue or add them while melting the glue sticks.
2. Color the backside of the stamp-impressed glue with a dark paint/paper & fill the impressed image with a lighter paint using the 'antique-ing' technique. (or back with light & antique with dark).
One thing I do with hot glue pieces on paper projects is apply them with tapes & any adhesive other than glue gun. Double-face tape (Scor or Red) are my faves.