I've lost count of the number of times I've burned my index finger with a hot glue gun! When I saw these finger guards I knew I had to try them. God they're great, they fit snug enough that they don't fall off and aren't uncomfortable to work with. Haven't used them for anything else yet, but I can see how good they'll be for sewing, ironing out tricky creases or seams. I'm just glad to save my skin!