I have never done it but my daughter has. It seemed simple enough. She put the powder where she wanted it and then used the gun to heat it and it did it's thing. I think any kind of gun and powder will work. When I talk to her I'll get back if I have any more info. Good luck.. i love scrapbooking. doing one right now of the dogs I have had in my life. getting ready to start my 3rd dog out of 4. taken me all winter