Hot hide glue is great, but requires a reliable way to heat it to 135-145F. There are many ways to do this on the cheap, with baby bottle warmers, wax warmers, and small hot pots frequently being mentioned.
Macy's Black Friday sale had small hot pots for $10 and the "low" setting is 140F.
They come in many colors, with the one I selected being the obvious choice:
Yes, that is pink with gnomes.
