Inside a "hotfix" rhinestone/diamante applicator

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Today I learned that what we call diamante in the UK is called rhinestones in the USA. This device has a heated tip (about 200C!) that is used to apply them onto fabric by melting the adhesive layer on the back of the gem through thermal transfer from the front. This also allows the gem to be positioned and pressed into place as the glue is melted.

It works. And could have many other uses too. The voltage is universal thanks to the PTC heater that self regulates the temperature. the friction fit Kapton wrapped PTC heater in an ungrounded barrel is a bit squirmy, but no different to many hot glue guns.

Various "anvils" are supplied for different sizes and styles of gems, and the M4 thread means it could be used with custom attachments too. But note that putting a long M4 screw into the end poses a risk of screwing right into the PTC heater.

Here's the AliExpress listing I bought this from.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005766372714.html
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