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The 'Glue Looper' is a Glue Applicator that Enables Faster Crafting

— January 27, 2016 — Art & Design
Created to help offer a no-mess alternative to applying adhesive, the 'Glue Looper' is a glue applicator that will effectively put just the right amount of glue where it's needed. Ideal for model makers and hobbyists who work with adhesive consistently, the 'Glue Looper' works with low viscosity glue to easily place it into even the most awkward of spaces.

With the rise of maker culture, consumers are opting to make a number of different things themselves ranging from jewelry, all the way up to miniature devices for the home. As such, specialized tools for getting into tight spaces with adhesive like the 'Glue Looper' glue applicator are becoming more prominent. The current version of the device is currently funding on Kickstarter.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Crafting - Specialized tools like the 'Glue Looper' glue applicator enable easier and more precise adhesive application for DIY crafters.
2. Maker Culture - The rise of maker culture drives the demand for innovative tools like the 'Glue Looper' glue applicator, catering to hobbyists and model makers.
3. Low Viscosity Glue - The 'Glue Looper' glue applicator targets the increasing use of low viscosity glue in various industries, offering a mess-free solution for precise application.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Supplies - The 'Glue Looper' glue applicator presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the craft supplies industry by addressing the need for more accurate adhesive application.
2. Consumer Electronics - In the consumer electronics industry, the 'Glue Looper' glue applicator offers a new tool for assembling miniature devices, providing efficient glue placement in tight spaces.
3. Hobbyist Tools - The 'Glue Looper' glue applicator taps into the market of specialized hobbyist tools, offering users precise and mess-free adhesive application.
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