Believe it or not, every girl is not born with a glue gun in her hand. Once thought to belong in the garage, the glue gun has evolved into an indispensable tool for all your fashion needs.

A glue gun can turn loose beads and sequins into sweet jewelry and shoe bling. Use a glue gun to fix broken bracelets and earrings. Hot glue even works on fabric. Having a glue gun gives you instant access to a world of fashion-in-minutes. These miracles of modern electricity are endless fun for DIY fashionistas like you.

Read more about how to operate a glue gun, and then try it out as you make a pair of phone jack earrings.

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