For quick-trimming when used in applique, embroidery, stencils and crafts. Non-slip, heat-insulated handle is easy and comfortable to hold. Light weight for constant use. Use RNK Heat Craft Tool to: Cut Plastic Stencils, Nylon Textiles, Dacrons, Polyesters, etc. (not for use on cotton, linen, silk); Trim Embroidery Designs, Appliques, Patches, Flags, Outdoor Textiles and more With Detail; Spot Bond Using Fusible Backings & Webbings; Transfer Laser Images to Wood Create Intricate Designs with Hot Branding on Polyester Felt; Wood & Leather Craft Projects Using the Various Unique Tips; IMPORTANT: This tool gets extremely hot – change tips when tool is cold ONLY! WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, chromium, di(2-Ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov