Halloween falls on 31st October, with eerie monsters roaming the streets shouting “trick or treat!”. You’ll also spot spooky pumpkin faces in windows and, of course, creepy clothes pegs bats. Yes, you read that correctly! We’re referring to bat silhouettes attached to clothes pegs to make their wings flutter. Super easy to make. You can discover these, along with numerous other fantastic Halloween decoration ideas, online. Additionally, you can find affordable crafting tools like hot glue guns and a variety of hot glue sticks, ranging from transparent to colourful and even glittery, in our Trotec Shop.
Home-made decorations – a nice, budget-friendly way to create some scares!
Whether you’re planning to host a full-fledged Halloween party, add a spooky touch to the kids’ rooms, or make your front doors and windows as terrifying as can be, it all comes down to having the right decorations. And you can source these cost-effectively in your own home, as demonstrated in the example with the clothes peg bats above. How about creating a DIY ghost garland for your balcony and garden as well?
There are plenty of clever ideas online…
All you need is a string of lanterns, white fabric, a hot glue gun and a fabric marker. Cut fabric rectangles and attach them over each lantern, then use the fabric marker to create the eyes, nose and mouth for the ghost face. Finally, position the string of lights in your garden hedge or on a balcony railing.
…and practical hot glue guns are available from Trotec
The hot glue guns in Trotec’s PGGS series are perfect for intricate decorating and crafting projects, along with smaller repairs and touch-ups. You can easily bond components that will form a sturdy structure in the future. Thanks to their ergonomic design and lightweight build, the PGGS hot glue guns are comfortable to hold, enabling you to work swiftly and accurately. Moreover, their automatic adhesive retraction mechanism helps prevent any dripping points.
Don’t forget the matching sets of hot glue sticks!
No matter if Halloween or Christmas is approaching, or if you’re simply seeking creative craft opportunities throughout the year, Trotec offers hot glue stick sets that cater to your needs. These high-quality universal glue sticks ensure a strong and fast hold, making it easy to glue various materials like wood, plastics, foam, fabrics, felt, cardboard, paper, ceramics, porcelain, stone, leather, cork, carpet tiles, glass and metal. These sets come in transparent, colourful and glitter options, allowing you to choose the perfect fit for your project.
