Walmart, unfortunately. I have been avoiding shopping there for years, and it's one of the only places to carry the large Ross glue sticks (THE BEST!) in my hometown.
ANS 2 - Elmer's has owned Ross for a number of years now, and they market Ross products in many stores. -If you had said WHICH area you are in, I could have told you where you can buy Ross other than Walmart.
No, glue sticks are a type of thermal adhesive.
There are many glue sticks made especially for children that do not contain caustic materials. These glue sticks general are made from non toxic glue binders developed from certain food products.
Glue sticks can be bought from most stationary shops. These type of shops are most likely to stock them. One would also be able to find glue sticks at some oft he big name convenience stores.
Elmer's says the gel is a much tougher glue.
Hot glue will not work as good on pop sticks as wood glue, which will provide much better bonding.
Yes they are.
Elmer's Glue produces colored glue sticks marketed mostly to children. Colored hot glue sticks are also available from All-Temp. Both types can be purchased online or at most craft stores.
The material is tacky and sticks to the surfaces it contacts.
The electricity created by plugging in a glue gun is what makes it warm enough to melt the glue sticks. Without the heat from the electricity, the glue sticks would remain solid.
People who do it usually use glue sticks or Aleenes glue.
White glue or carpenters glue works best on popsicle sticks.
It is not dangerous to burn popsicle sticks if they are made from wood and are burnt in a well ventilated area. If the sticks are plastic, you should not burn them. Whether the glue is dangerous depends on what sort of glue it is.