What are the cheapest ways to apply shrink tamper seals to 70cl bottles without buying expensive sealing equipment?

For low-volume operations (100–200 bottles per week), members skip dedicated sealers and use heat guns instead.

**Heat gun approach** — A basic heat gun from Screwfix (around £20) works well for manual sealing. Lay the gun flat on a surface, twist the bottle to apply the shrink seal evenly. Requires gloves and practice to get consistent results, but members confirm it's "perfectly acceptable" for low volumes. Heat settings don't need to be as high as you might expect.

**Paint stripping gun alternative** — One member reported success using a paint stripping gun from Aldi, laid flat while twisting the bottle. Similar principle to the heat gun but potentially cheaper depending on what's available locally.

**Things to note** — A hair dryer won't produce uniform results (too weak/uneven). The heat gun method trades speed for capital cost, so it's viable only if you're doing small batches. Requires protective gloves and a learning curve to avoid over-heating the plastic or cork.