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You have a 7 mm mini gun and want a large UK review file. The ANSIO 50-pack is the top pick: clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £3.95, 4.7 from 4,007 reviews. Two buyers found them too narrow, and short sticks run out quickly.
Hot glue sticks comparison 2026
The best hot glue sticks, compared.
Top pick: ADHES hi-temp mini hot glue sticks, 100 Best value: WORKPRO hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 200 – Best pence per stick among packs with a large printed review count: about £7.99 for 200, about 4p a stick, after the shared-review deduction. Updated 22 October 2026.
Charlie White (Charlie DIYte)Expert source
Hot glue sticks are solid refills that a glue gun melts and that set as they cool. In the UK they top up a mini gun or a full-size gun for crafts, floristry, card, foam and light household repairs. They are not the gun, not PVA, and not a solvent adhesive. A stick that fits matches the barrel. Compact guns take a 7 mm stick. Full-size guns take an 11 mm stick. The two sizes are not interchangeable, and a trade stick near 12 mm can sit close enough that a thinner stick raises a melt-back risk. A short stick runs out on a long bead. A longer stick means fewer reloads. A high-temperature gun and a low-temperature gun are different systems. A line that says high, low and dual is not a stated low-temperature grade. Diameter, length and temperature are set out in the [hot glue sticks buying guide](/hub/fillers-adhesives-and-sprays/hot-glue-sticks/sub/hot-glue-sticks-buying-guide). On the listings, a usable stick matches the gun, feeds without being so soft the trigger chews it, and cools in the tens of seconds the listing claims.
Hot glue sticks are solid refills that a glue gun melts and that set as they cool. In the UK they top up a mini gun or a full-size gun for crafts, floristry, card, foam and light household repairs.
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Our view
ADHES lists 100 clear EVA sticks at 7 mm × 100 mm and about £7.99 under the name hi-temp mini, model GS002-7-100PCS, with 5.0 from six amazon.co.uk reviews. The written reviews in the file are from Germany and the United States, so they are not UK shopper comments. The title and pieces field say 100 sticks, while the unit-count field says 1.0 and included components says corded electric, which is a gun attribute. The listing does not give a set time in seconds, only a fast-melting bullet, and it does not state water resistance. Hi-temp mini means a hot mini gun, not an 11 mm full-size gun and not an 85°C low-melt grade. The pack weight is 430 g. Leave this pack if you need UK review text or a low-temperature fabric stick, and treat the star line as too thin to rank above packs with hundreds of UK reviews.
Pros
- 100 sticks stated at 7 mm × 100 mm
- EVA, labelled hi-temp mini
- Pack weight 430 g
- Star line of 5.0 from six on the UK listing
Cons
- Written reviews in the file are from Germany and the United States
- Unit count says 1.0 and included components says corded electric
- No set time in seconds
- Hi-temp mini is not a low-temperature or 11 mm stick
Best for: You already run a hot 7 mm mini gun and you are not relying on the six-review star line.
Less suitable: You need UK review text, an 11 mm gun, or a stated low-temperature grade for fabric.
Specifications
- Model
- ADHES hi-temp mini hot glue sticks, 100
- Brand
- ADHES
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(6)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Material
- EVA
- Temperature
- Hi-temp mini
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards. Hi-temp mini means a hot mini gun, not a full-size gun.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £7.99. The title and the pieces field say 100 sticks. The unit-count field says 1.0, and included components says corded electric.
Are the written reviews from UK buyers?
The star line is the UK listing, 5.0 from 6. The review bodies in the file are from Germany and the United States, so they are not UK shopper comments.
Our view
Aspect lists 100 clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £6.99, with a star line of 5.0 from only two amazon.co.uk reviews. The only captured review talks about delivery, not about melt, feed or how long a joint held. The item-weight row is 100 g for a hundred sticks, and a wattage row on the file is a gun attribute, not a stick specification. Material, temperature class, set time and water resistance are all missing from the listing. A perfect average on two reviews is not evidence you can set beside a file of thousands. Buy this only if you already accept a thin sample for a mini gun, and leave it if you want reviewers who describe a bond.
Pros
- 100 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £6.99
- Clear sticks sized for a mini gun
- Star line of 5.0 on the UK listing
Cons
- Only two reviews, and the captured one is about delivery
- Item weight of 100 g does not describe a hundred sticks
- A wattage row is a gun attribute, and material and set time are missing
Best for: You accept a two-review sample and only need a spare 7 mm pack.
Less suitable: You want reviewers who describe feed and hold, or your gun is 11 mm.
Specifications
- Model
- Aspect hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 100
- Brand
- Aspect
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 5.0/5(2)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £6.99. The pack size on the listing is 100.
Does a 5.0 score mean these are the strongest sticks?
The listing shows 5.0 from 2 reviews. The only captured review mentions delivery, not bond strength. That is a thin sample next to packs with thousands of reviews.
Our view
The SHALL SH124004AE is 70 clear 11 mm × 200 mm sticks at about £16.99, rated 4.8 from 3,399 amazon.co.uk reviews. Reviewers like the 200 mm length because they reload less often, and one says carpet-edging tape was still holding after months. The same notes say the glue is not odourless: it smells and smokes, and it is not fully clear once hard. The listing claims high, low and dual temperature use, calls the glue water resistant, and describes curing only as fast, with no seconds figure. Viscosity is given as 2,300 CPS and high, without a test temperature. The pack weighs 1.33 kg. It is the full-size option in this set when you want long sticks and a review file of its own, and a poor choice if fumes in a small room or a crystal-clear set matter more than length.
Pros
- 4.8 from 3,399 amazon.co.uk reviews on this size
- 70 sticks of 11 mm × 200 mm at about £16.99
- Reviewers cite fewer reloads and carpet tape still holding after months
- Listing says water resistant
Cons
- Reviews say it smells, smokes and is not fully clear once hard
- No set time in seconds, only fast curing
- Viscosity has no test temperature
- High, low and dual is a listing claim, not an 85°C grade
Best for: You have an 11 mm gun and want 200 mm sticks with a review file that is not shared across sizes.
Less suitable: You need a low-odour melt, a fully clear set, or a 7 mm mini gun.
Specifications
- Model
- SHALL hot glue sticks, 11 mm × 200 mm, 70
- Brand
- SHALL
- Price
- ∼£17
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(3,399)
- Diameter
- 11 mm
- Length
- 200 mm
- Gun fit
- Full-size 11 mm
- Pack
- 70
- Material
- EVA
- Temperature
- Dual-temp claim
- Water
- Water resistant
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a mini 7 mm glue gun?
No. These are 11 mm sticks for a full-size gun. They will not enter a 7 mm mini gun.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £16.99. The pack size on the listing is 70.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Praise is the 200 mm length, which means fewer reloads, and carpet-edging tape still holding after months. Criticism is that the glue is not odourless: it smells and smokes, and it is not fully clear once hard.
Our view
JelKen lists 100 clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £5.94, with 4.8 from 823 amazon.co.uk reviews and a rank of third in Hot Glue Sticks on the captured page. Return craft buyers say the sticks do the expected job in a mini gun. The listing calls the material resin, marks viscosity only as high, and states a 30-second set. It also says the glue is not water resistant, and it does not give a temperature class. One buyer says the sticks are short if you do not measure first, and another says bonds break off and a higher-modulus grade is needed. The 380 g pack weight is at least consistent with a hundred short sticks. Choose it for ordinary craft on a 7 mm gun when you accept a bond that can snap off, and skip it for a wet joint or a load-bearing fix.
Pros
- 4.8 from 823 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 100 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £5.94
- Return buyers say the sticks do the expected craft job
- Pack weight of 380 g matches a hundred short sticks
Cons
- Listed as not water resistant
- One buyer says bonds break off and wants a higher-modulus grade
- 100 mm sticks are short if you do not measure first
- No temperature class on the listing
Best for: You want a 100-pack for ordinary 7 mm craft and you can accept a bond that may snap off.
Less suitable: The joint will get wet, or you need a higher-modulus stick for a load.
Specifications
- Model
- JelKen hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 100
- Brand
- JelKen
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.8/5(823)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Material
- Resin
- Set time
- 30 s
- Water
- Not resistant
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £5.94. The pack size on the listing is 100.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Return craft buyers say the sticks do the expected job. Criticism is that they are short if you do not measure first, and one buyer says bonds break off and a higher-modulus grade is needed.
Our view
BEEWAY’s STICKS#710050 is sold as 50 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £5.99, with 4.7 from 10,586 amazon.co.uk reviews, the largest count in this set. Reviewers praise the value and a reliable feed in a mini gun, and they report a hold on plastic, fabric, wood and card, with light stringing when the nozzle pulls away. The listing claims high, low, dual and multi-temperature use, while the viscosity line is 9,000±500 mPa·s at 180°C, so that bullet is not an 85°C low-melt grade. The number-of-pieces field says 40 and the item weight is 30 g, which does not match a 50-stick title. The page also says the glue is not water resistant, and the set-time rows disagree: 30 seconds in one bullet and 12 seconds in the full-cure field. One buyer expected two boxes from the photo and received one. It is a popular mini-gun alternative when you can live with those listing conflicts, and a weak buy if you need a waterproof joint or a stated low-temperature stick.
Pros
- 4.7 from 10,586 amazon.co.uk reviews
- Reviews describe mini-gun feed and a hold on plastic, fabric, wood and card
- Viscosity stated as 9,000±500 mPa·s at 180°C
- Shelf price about £5.99 for the titled 50-pack
Cons
- Pieces field says 40 and item weight is 30 g, against a 50-stick title
- Listed as not water resistant
- Set time is 30 seconds in one row and 12 seconds in another
- High, low, dual and multi-temperature is not an 85°C grade
Best for: You want the largest review file on a 7 mm craft stick and you will ignore the 50-versus-40 count conflict.
Less suitable: You need a waterproof joint, a stated low-temperature grade, or a pack count that agrees with itself.
Specifications
- Model
- BEEWAY hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 50
- Brand
- BEEWAY
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(10,586)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 50, field 40
- Material
- Resin, EVA
- Set time
- 12–30 s
- Temperature
- Multi-temp claim
- Water
- Not resistant
- Colour
- Clear white
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £5.99. The title and the unit count say 50 sticks. The number-of-pieces field says 40, and the item weight is 30 g.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Praise is the value and a reliable mini-gun feed, with melt and hold on plastic, fabric, wood and card. Criticism is light stringing when the nozzle pulls away, and a photo that suggested two boxes when one box arrived.
Our view
The WORKPRO W133233A is 200 white EVA sticks at 7 mm × 100 mm and about £7.99, about 4p a stick as a rule of thumb, with a printed 4.7 from 4,776 reviews. That written review text is the same pool as the other WORKPRO sizes in this set, so the count is the figure on the listing, not a separate test of the 7 mm pack. The file states a softening point of 83±3°C and a 15-second set, and it does not give a temperature-rating class or a water-resistance line. Stringing appears inside that shared review text. The pack weight is 770 g, which is plausible for two hundred short sticks. In this set it is the best value line for a mini gun when you want volume and you accept pooled reviews, and it is the wrong diameter for an 11 mm gun.
Pros
- 200 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £7.99, about 4p a stick
- Softening point stated at 83±3°C
- Listing set time of 15 seconds
- Pack weight of 770 g fits two hundred short sticks
Cons
- The 4,776-review text is shared with the other WORKPRO sizes
- Stringing appears in that shared text
- Water resistance and a temperature class are not stated
Best for: You have a 7 mm gun and want the largest mini pack in this set at about 4p a stick.
Less suitable: You need reviews written only about this diameter, or your gun is 11 mm.
Specifications
- Model
- WORKPRO hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 200
- Brand
- WORKPRO
- Price
- ∼£8
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(4,776)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 200
- Material
- EVA
- Set time
- 15 s
- Temperature
- Softens 83°C
- Colour
- White
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £7.99. The pack size on the listing is 200.
Are the star ratings only for this size?
The file shows 4.7 from 4,776 reviews, and the same written reviews appear on the other WORKPRO sizes in this set. Treat that count as the figure printed on the listing, not as three separate tests.
Our view
The WORKPRO W133234 is 100 white EVA sticks at 11 mm × 100 mm and about £9.99, with the same printed 4.7 from 4,776 reviews as the other WORKPRO sizes in this set. The listing claims high and low temperature guns, a softening point of 83±3°C and a 15-second set. One review in that shared file describes a tight fit in an 11 mm Bosch gun, so check the barrel if your gun is already snug. The 100 mm length reloads more often than the 200 mm WORKPRO pack, and the pack weight is 970 g. Water resistance is not stated. It is a shorter full-size refill when about £9.99 matters more than fewer reloads, and a mismatch for any 7 mm mini gun.
Pros
- 100 sticks of 11 mm × 100 mm at about £9.99
- Softening point 83±3°C and a 15-second set
- Pack weight 970 g
- Listing claims high and low temperature guns
Cons
- Shared 4,776-review text with the other WORKPRO sizes
- One review describes a tight fit in an 11 mm Bosch gun
- 100 mm sticks reload more often than 200 mm sticks
- Water resistance is not stated
Best for: You have an 11 mm gun and want a shorter stick at about £9.99 rather than a 200 mm pack.
Less suitable: Your barrel is already tight, or you are feeding a 7 mm mini gun.
Specifications
- Model
- WORKPRO hot glue sticks, 11 mm × 100 mm, 100
- Brand
- WORKPRO
- Price
- ∼£10
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(4,776)
- Diameter
- 11 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Full-size 11 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Material
- EVA
- Set time
- 15 s
- Temperature
- High and low
- Colour
- White
Common questions
Will these fit a mini 7 mm glue gun?
No. These are 11 mm sticks for a full-size gun. They will not enter a 7 mm mini gun.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £9.99. The pack size on the listing is 100.
Are the star ratings only for this size?
The file shows 4.7 from 4,776 reviews, and the same written reviews appear on the other WORKPRO sizes in this set. Treat that count as the figure printed on the listing, not as three separate tests.
Our view
The WORKPRO W133235 pack is 100 white EVA sticks at 11 mm × 200 mm and about £18.99, the highest shelf price in this set. The listing claims they suit high and low temperature guns, states a softening point of 83±3°C, and puts set time at about 15 seconds. The star line is 4.7 from 4,776 reviews, and the same written reviews appear on the other WORKPRO sizes, including a note of stringing. A 200 mm stick means fewer reloads than a 100 mm stick in a full-size gun, and the pack weighs 1,920 g. Water resistance is not stated. Buy it when you already own an 11 mm gun and want long sticks in a large pack, and leave it if you need reviews that describe this length alone or a lower price.
Pros
- 100 sticks of 11 mm × 200 mm for a full-size gun
- Softening point 83±3°C and a set time of about 15 seconds
- 200 mm length means fewer reloads than a 100 mm stick
- Pack weight 1,920 g
Cons
- Highest price in the set at about £18.99
- The 4,776-review text is shared with the other WORKPRO sizes
- Stringing is in that shared text, and water resistance is not stated
Best for: You own an 11 mm gun and want a 100-pack of 200 mm sticks.
Less suitable: You want a lower price, a mini gun, or reviews that cover only this length.
Specifications
- Model
- WORKPRO hot glue sticks, 11 mm × 200 mm, 100
- Brand
- WORKPRO
- Price
- ∼£19
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(4,776)
- Diameter
- 11 mm
- Length
- 200 mm
- Gun fit
- Full-size 11 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Material
- EVA
- Set time
- 15 s
- Temperature
- High and low
- Colour
- White
Common questions
Will these fit a mini 7 mm glue gun?
No. These are 11 mm sticks for a full-size gun. They will not enter a 7 mm mini gun.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £18.99. The pack size on the listing is 100.
Are the star ratings only for this size?
The file shows 4.7 from 4,776 reviews, and the same written reviews appear on the other WORKPRO sizes in this set. Treat that count as the figure printed on the listing, not as three separate tests.
Our view
The ANSIO 4115 is a pack of 50 clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £3.95, rated 4.7 from 4,007 amazon.co.uk reviews and ranked first in Hot Glue Sticks on the captured listing. Reviewers describe a smooth melt that feeds without clogging once the gun is hot, with little excessive stringing. The listing puts set time at less than 30 seconds and names EVA and resin, though it does not state a temperature class or water resistance. Two buyers found the sticks too narrow for their small gun, so a printed 7 mm is still worth checking against the barrel before you order. The 100 mm length is the other repeated complaint: short sticks run out quickly on a long bead. In this set it is the top pick for a mini gun when you want a large UK review file at a low shelf price, and a poor match for an 11 mm full-size gun.
Pros
- 4.7 from 4,007 amazon.co.uk reviews, rank 1 in Hot Glue Sticks
- 50 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £3.95
- Reviews describe a smooth feed with little excessive stringing once the gun is hot
- Listing set time under 30 seconds
Cons
- Two buyers found them too narrow for a small gun
- 100 mm sticks run out quickly
- Temperature class and water resistance are not stated
Best for: You have a 7 mm mini gun and want a large UK review file at about £3.95.
Less suitable: Your gun is 11 mm, or you need long sticks so you are not reloading every few centimetres.
Specifications
- Model
- ANSIO hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 50
- Brand
- ANSIO
- Price
- ∼£4
- Customer rating
- 4.7/5(4,007)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 50
- Material
- EVA, resin
- Set time
- Under 30 s
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £3.95. The pack size on the listing is 50.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Praise is a smooth melt and feed without clogging once the gun is hot, with little excessive stringing. Criticism is that they were too narrow for one buyer’s small gun, and that short sticks run out quickly.
Our view
Amazon Basics lists 100 mini sticks at about £5.83, sized on the title as 4 in × 0.27 in and mapped here as about 7 mm × 102 mm, with 4.6 from 747 amazon.co.uk reviews. Reviewers say they fit a small gun, heat and flow for home craft, and stick well. The same file records a weird smell, stringing, a flimsy stick, and a trigger that did not advance the refill. The listing gives a 30-second set time and does not state material, temperature class or water resistance. The item-weight row prints 3.97 g, which cannot describe a hundred sticks, so treat that figure as a bad specification row. Rank 2 in Hot Glue Sticks is a popularity line, not a fit test. It suits a mini gun for short craft sessions if the smell does not bother you, and it is a poor pick if your last refill already failed to feed.
Pros
- 4.6 from 747 amazon.co.uk reviews
- 100 mini sticks at about £5.83, about 7 mm × 102 mm
- Reviews say they fit a small gun and flow for home craft
- Listing set time of 30 seconds
Cons
- Reviews mention a weird smell, stringing and a flimsy stick
- One trigger did not advance the refill
- Item weight of 3.97 g does not describe a hundred sticks
- Material, temperature class and water resistance are not stated
Best for: You want a familiar mini refill for short craft sessions and the smell is acceptable.
Less suitable: Your gun already failed to feed a soft stick, or you need a stated temperature class.
Specifications
- Model
- Amazon Basics hot glue sticks, mini, 100
- Brand
- Amazon
- Price
- ∼£6
- Customer rating
- 4.6/5(747)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 102 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Set time
- 30 s
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £5.83. The pack size on the listing is 100.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Praise is that they fit a small gun, stick well, and heat and flow for home craft. Criticism is a weird smell, and one buyer says they are flimsy.
Our view
The G4GADGET pack is 50 clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £4.99, with 4.5 from 244 amazon.co.uk reviews. One reviewer used them to stick decorative trim on window blinds and liked the low price. Other notes call the sticks soft, rubbery and bendy, and say a Worx trigger would not advance them, so the buyer pushed them in from the rear. That feed failure is why the shelf price does not make this the best value pack in the set. The material row says EVA and also plastic, and the listing does not give a set time or a water-resistance line. They belong in a 7 mm mini gun only if that gun already feeds a soft stick, and they are a weak choice if a previous refill stalled in the trigger.
Pros
- 50 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £4.99
- 4.5 from 244 amazon.co.uk reviews
- One reviewer stuck decorative trim on window blinds
Cons
- Reviews call the sticks soft, rubbery and bendy
- A Worx trigger would not advance them; the buyer pushed from the rear
- No set time or water-resistance line on the listing
Best for: You already know your 7 mm gun feeds a soft stick and you want a small 50-pack.
Less suitable: A previous refill stalled in the trigger, or you need an 11 mm stick.
Specifications
- Model
- G4GADGET hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 50
- Brand
- G4GADGET
- Price
- ∼£5
- Customer rating
- 4.5/5(244)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 50
- Material
- EVA, plastic
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £4.99. The pack size on the listing is 50.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Praise is the low price, and one buyer stuck decorative trim on window blinds. Criticism is that the sticks are soft, rubbery and bendy, and a Worx trigger would not advance them, so the buyer pushed them in from the rear.
Our view
Liyerfer lists 100 transparent 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £6.99, with 4.4 from only 10 amazon.co.uk reviews. Four of those reviews are positive. Buyers mention value, a standard fit and an easy melt, and a 30-second set is on the listing. One buyer doubted they would use the rubber finger caps, which appear in the reviews and not in the title. Another had to explain that a melted bead is much longer than the solid stick. Material is given as resin and EVA, and temperature class and water resistance are not stated. The 420 g weight fits a hundred short sticks better than some conflicting rows in this set. Use it only as a spare mini-gun pack when a ten-review file is enough, and skip it if you want a large UK sample or a stick with a stated temperature.
Pros
- 100 sticks of 7 mm × 100 mm at about £6.99
- Reviews mention a standard fit and an easy melt
- Listing set time of 30 seconds
- Pack weight of 420 g
Cons
- Only 10 reviews, at 4.4
- Finger caps are in the reviews, not the title
- Temperature class and water resistance are not stated
Best for: You want a spare 7 mm hundred-pack and a ten-review file is enough.
Less suitable: You want a large UK sample, or a stick with a stated temperature class.
Specifications
- Model
- Liyerfer hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 100
- Brand
- Liyerfer
- Price
- ∼£7
- Customer rating
- 4.4/5(10)
- Diameter
- 7 mm
- Length
- 100 mm
- Gun fit
- Mini 7 mm
- Pack
- 100
- Material
- Resin, EVA
- Set time
- 30 s
- Colour
- Clear
Common questions
Will these fit a full-size 11 mm glue gun?
No. The listing size is 7 mm, which is the mini size. An 11 mm gun needs 11 mm sticks. Forcing a thin stick can let melt push backwards.
How many sticks are in the pack, and what is the shelf price?
The captured amazon.co.uk price is about £6.99. The pack size on the listing is 100.
What do the captured reviews repeat?
Praise is the value, a standard fit and an easy melt. Criticism is that one buyer doubted they would use the finger caps, and a melted bead is much longer than the stick, which a reviewer had to explain.
How we compared
Twelve amazon.co.uk hot glue stick listings were scored on a 0–100 scale. Amazon evidence is 30 points: the star rating, with a deduction when the count is tiny, the written set is thin, or several listings share one review block. Listing fit is 35 points: diameter, length and pack count agree, and the temperature line matches the gun. A pieces field that contradicts the title, a gun attribute on a stick listing, or a hi-temp mini line that can be read as full-size is deducted. Review outcome is 20 points: a feed and a hold on the stated diameter score above a soft stick, a trigger that will not advance, or reviews written outside the United Kingdom. Value is 15 points: shelf price in GBP against sticks a review says will feed. The lowest price does not win if the stick is too soft to trigger. Pence per stick is a rule of thumb, not a quality score, because an 11 mm × 200 mm stick holds more adhesive than a 7 mm × 100 mm stick. The highest score is the top pick. The best pence per stick among packs with a large printed review count, after the shared-review deduction, is the best value. Prices are the amazon.co.uk shelf prices on 19 October 2026. This is not a laboratory bond test.
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Amazon evidence
30%Star rating on amazon.co.uk, then a deduction when the count is tiny, the written set is thin, or several listings share one review block.
2
Listing fit
35%Diameter, length and pack count agree, and the temperature line matches the gun. A conflicting pieces field, a gun attribute on a stick listing, or a hi-temp mini line read as full-size is deducted.
3
Review outcome
20%Reviews that describe a feed and a hold on the stated diameter score above a soft stick, a trigger that will not advance, or reviews written outside the United Kingdom.
4
Value
15%Shelf price in GBP against sticks a review says will feed. The lowest price does not win if the stick is too soft to trigger. Pence per stick is a rule of thumb, not a quality score.
Independent review
Last updated: 22 October 2026
8 sources checked
Hot glue sticks buying guide
Match the stick to the gun you already own. Diameter decides whether it will feed. Length decides how often you reload. A temperature bullet is not an 85°C grade unless the listing states that temperature.
What are hot glue sticks?
Hot glue sticks are solid EVA refills. A glue gun melts them and they set by cooling. They are not the gun, not PVA, and not a solvent adhesive. UK shoppers use them to top up a mini 7 mm gun or a full-size 11 mm gun for crafts, floristry, card, foam and light household repairs. A usable stick matches the gun’s diameter, feeds without being so soft the trigger chews it, and cools to a bond in the tens of seconds the listing claims. Diameter comes first. 7 mm sticks feed compact guns.
Best for
- Crafts, card, foam and light household repairs on a gun whose diameter matches the stick
- Floristry and long beads on an 11 mm gun, after a scrap test on the fabric
Not ideal for
- A loaded joint, polythene, polypropylene, or a joint you need to treat as waterproof
- A low-temperature fabric job when the stick does not state that grade
Mistakes to avoid
- 1
The wrong diameter
7 mm and 11 mm sticks are not interchangeable. A 12 mm trade stick is only a near neighbour. Forcing a thin stick into a wider barrel can let melt push backwards.
- 2
A thin or shared review file
A 5.0 from two reviews is not a large UK sample. The three WORKPRO sizes share one written review pool. Hi-temp mini means a hot 7 mm gun, not a full-size gun.
- 3
A stick the trigger will not feed
A low shelf price does not help if the stick is so soft the trigger chews it. One captured note describes rubbery sticks that had to be pushed in from the rear. Do not peel molten glue off skin.
What to weigh up
Diameter and length
High7 mm sticks feed compact guns. 11 mm sticks feed full-size guns. Novus states they are not interchangeable. Glue Guns Direct notes that many European 12 mm sticks measure about 11.3–11.7 mm, and a thinner stick raises a melt-back risk. UK reviews say 100 mm sticks run out fast. 200 mm sticks cut reloads on a full-size gun. Check the pieces field against the title before you treat a pack count as settled. BEEWAY’s title says 50 and the pieces field says 40.
Temperature and job limits
HighBostik’s DIY sticks quote a gun at about 175–200°C and say that grade does not bond polythene or polypropylene. A low-temperature system, about 85°C, is a different product and is not in this set. A bullet that says high, low and dual is not that grade. ADHES hi-temp mini is a hot mini gun. SHALL’s listing says water resistant. BEEWAY and JelKen say not. Score those lines as listing words, not as one waterproof result for the category.
Which option suits you?
Three typical situations, each with a recommendation from this comparison.
A large mini refill
You want the most 7 mm sticks for the shelf price and you can accept a shared review file. The WORKPRO 200-pack is the best value at about £7.99, about 4p a stick, with a softening point of 83±3°C. The 4,776-review text is shared with the other WORKPRO sizes.
Long full-size beads
You own an 11 mm gun and want 200 mm sticks with a review file of their own. SHALL is 70 clear sticks at about £16.99, 4.8 from 3,399 reviews. Reviewers cite fewer reloads. The same notes say it smells, smokes and is not fully clear once hard.
Common questions about hot glue sticks
Which hot glue sticks are the top pick in 2026?
The top pick is the ANSIO 50-pack of clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £3.95. On amazon.co.uk it is 4.7 from 4,007 reviews and ranks first in Hot Glue Sticks. Reviewers describe a smooth feed once the gun is hot, with little excessive stringing. Two buyers found them too narrow, and 100 mm sticks run out on a long bead. Temperature class and water resistance are not stated. This is not a laboratory test.
How much do hot glue sticks cost?
These twelve amazon.co.uk listings, checked on 19 October 2026, run from about £3.95 to about £18.99. Entry packs are about £3.95 to £5.99, mid packs about £6.99 to £9.99, and 11 mm × 200 mm sticks about £16.99 to £18.99. Pence per stick runs about 4p to about 24p. That is a rule of thumb, not a quality score, because a long 11 mm stick holds more adhesive. These are captured shelf prices, not a live scrape.
Will a 7 mm stick fit an 11 mm glue gun?
No. A 7 mm stick feeds a mini gun. An 11 mm stick feeds a full-size gun. Novus states the two sizes are not interchangeable. Forcing a thin stick into a wider barrel can let melt push backwards. A 12 mm trade stick is a near neighbour, and many European 12 mm sticks measure about 11.3–11.7 mm. The gun itself is a separate purchase: the hot glue gun comparison covers the tool, not which refill to buy.
Are these low-temperature glue sticks?
No. Low-temperature systems, about 85°C, and a quoted 105–140°C band are separate UK products and are not in this set. Bostik’s own sticks quote a gun at about 175–200°C. A bullet that says high, low and dual is not an 85°C grade. ADHES is labelled hi-temp mini, which means a hot mini gun, not an 11 mm gun and not a low-temperature fabric stick. If the material will scorch, use a low-temperature gun and a stick that states that grade.
Are hot glue sticks waterproof?
Not as a set. The listings disagree. SHALL’s row says water resistant. BEEWAY and JelKen say not water resistant. The other packs do not state it. Do not treat a craft stick as a wet-joint seal, and do not use it for a loaded fix. A manufacturer sheet for a 12 mm DIY stick says that grade does not bond polythene or polypropylene. If the joint stays wet or carries a load, use another adhesive.
What should you do if hot glue burns your skin?
Cool the burn under cool running water for 20 minutes. Do not use ice, creams or butter, and do not pull off glue stuck to skin. Then lay cling film on without wrapping a limb. Call 999 for a large, deep or facial burn, and NHS 111 if you are unsure. If glue coats your fingers, keep them moving so it does not act as a tourniquet, and do not peel molten glue. Glue in the eye needs urgent help.
Do the three WORKPRO sizes each have separate reviews?
No. The file shows 4.7 from 4,776 reviews, and the same written reviews appear on the 7 mm, 11 mm × 100 mm and 11 mm × 200 mm listings. Treat that count as the figure printed on the listing, not as three separate tests. Stringing appears in that shared text. The 7 mm 200-pack at about £7.99 is the best value here, about 4p a stick as a rule of thumb, with a stated softening point of 83±3°C.
When is a hot glue stick the wrong product?
Use another adhesive for a loaded joint, for polythene or polypropylene, or when you need a stated waterproof seal. Schools and parents need ventilation, an adult present, and a low-temperature gun when the material will scorch. “SGS approved” or “child-safe” on a bullet is not a UKCA mark and does not make the nozzle safe. A workplace needs that grade’s safety data sheet. HSE sheet SR22 covers solvent adhesive, not these EVA sticks.
Our verdict
The top pick is the ANSIO 50-pack of clear 7 mm × 100 mm sticks at about £3.95: 4.7 from 4,007 amazon.co.uk reviews, rank 1 in Hot Glue Sticks on the captured listing, and a smooth feed once the gun is hot. Two buyers found them too narrow, and 100 mm sticks run out quickly. The best value is the WORKPRO 7 mm × 100 mm 200-pack at about £7.99, about 4p a stick, with a stated softening point of 83±3°C. Its 4.7 from 4,776 is the same written review pool as the other WORKPRO sizes. Neither award is a laboratory bond test, and a 7 mm stick will not feed an 11 mm gun.
Best value
View offer
WORKPRO hot glue sticks, 7 mm × 100 mm, 200
Best pence per stick among packs with a large printed review count: about £7.99 for 200, about 4p a stick, after the shared-review deduction.
Editorial
DIY & tools editor
Hot glue sticksGlue gunsamazon.co.uk listings
Peter F. is the editor for DIY & tools at productscompared.co.uk. Comparisons in this category are checked against amazon.co.uk listings, review evidence and public UK sources.
Updated: 22 October 2026
8 sources checked
Guides to hot glue sticks
Guides on what to look for, how to use a product, and common mistakes.
Hot glue sticks buying guideDiameter, temperature, length and review trust, without the ranked table.Best hot glue sticksTop pick and best value from these listings, and who should skip each pack.How to use hot glue sticksLoad, press, set and burn first aid, once the stick is already chosen.7 mm or 11 mm hot glue sticksWhich diameter feeds which gun, including the 12 mm near neighbour.Hot glue sticks for fabricCloth, foam and polystyrene, and when a low-temperature gun is the safer tool.
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Sources
Public UK sources used for this comparison. amazon.co.uk prices, stars and review counts were taken from the listings on 19 October 2026.
- NHS burns and scalds (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Electrical Safety First, glue guns (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Glue Guns Direct, stick sizes (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Glue Guns Direct, hot melt fumes (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Glue Guns Direct, glue gun safety (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Bostik DIY hot melt glue sticks TDS00037 (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- Novus hot glue sticks (retrieved 19 October 2026)
- amazon.co.uk best sellers, Hot Glue Sticks (retrieved 19 October 2026)
Expert source (DIY & tools): Charlie White (Charlie DIYte) (external profile) – public expert commentary used as a research source, not as a contributor to our pages.
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