Hot glue. It is your friend in crafting but it's also a hazard. I was crafting a small pincushion and got the hot glue on my finger.
I was fused to my craft and had to push past my instincts to drop the glue-gun and risk burning something else.
I peeled the glue off my finger. I knew it was going to be blistered and possibly take a layer of skin off with the glue. I ran it under cool water knowing I wasn't going to sleep much if I didn't calm the pain.
I read something online and decided to make black tea with honey. As the tea was making I put honey on my finger. Ahhhmazing. Then I was stupid and licked it off. The warmth of my mouth started the pain up again. I reapplied the honey and left it on while I made the tea.
The pain became better and then I put the cooled, wet tea bag on my finger. Many minutes later...the pain was gone. Gone! The blister looked empty. I was so surprised! I enjoyed my cuppa a much happier person and relatively pain free.
What are your remedies for crafting injuries? Burns...cuts...dry winter hands? Please share!
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We have heard that also, about those tea bags, thanks for sharing.
stella rose
We are not crafty so no tips here. Yikes we'd hate to think what we'd be like with a glue gun????? Glad the honey and tea helped. Have a terrific Tuesday.
Best wishes Molly
I will have to remember that!
Ouch sorry you hurt your finger. Glad you were able to ease the pain. I've never heard of that before. No help from me. I just pout and cry about it haha.
I have an aloe plant on hand for that sort of thing. It is also the only kind of plant I can keep since I tend to forget to water it....
tea bags have been used to stop bleeding after a tooth extraction ....
if bleeding use flour /talc get a wee cup and fill with flour and stick finger etc in and leave ... do not try and brush the gunk off as this will re open it ... keep on for as long as possible and it will help seal the wound ...
dry winter hands love "udder cream" ... and its good for stitchers too as it doesn't leave a greasy mess :)
burns try and get cooled down as much as possible with water and wrap affected area in cling film until you get to the emergency room (doesn't stick or so I am told) hope that helps abit :) love mouse xxxxx
That hot glue causes nasty burns. Ask me how I know! Glad you found a way to help the pain.
I grow an aloe plant outside our back patio door. It is my 'go to' for burns.
I'm glad that you got such quick relief.
I had to switch to cool glue guns at school when I taught 4th grade. I love the hot glue guns, but they were just too hot and too dangerous for the little fingers (and for the students' fingers, too! :)) )
Hugs,
Jackie
Aloe is my absolute go-to for burns. I have a rather large patch in my back yard, just outside the back door. I live in Arizona and never remember to water it and it does just fine. I cut a stalk and rub the cut end on the burn if it is small. If larger, I split the stalk open. Reapply several times, about 15 minutes apart. Amazing how it prevents blisters and calms pain.
I don't have a hot glue gun, don't think I could be trusted with it.
Have heard that honey is a good remedy for most cuts and grazes.
I have perpetually dry crackling hands. I have no clue what to do about them. They're ugly and I am embarrassed. I try lotion everyday but nope, it doesn't do the trick. I don't know what to do either.
Parsley -
Honey is a great home remedy for burns as is diluted vinegar.
I went to a spa yesterday and had a facial and hand treatment. The best cure for dry skin is not topical but internal -- drink more water! I use shea butter. Just a tiny amount and work it in goes a long way.
Your Friend,
Deborah
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