How to remove hot glue gun residue from a ceramic dish?

[debodun]

I've tried, Goo Gone, vegetable oil and rubbing alcohol. The glue won't budge.

 

[Knight]

Try warming it with a hair dryer until it is soft enough to scrape clean

 

[That Lady in PA]

Heat gun and putty knife

 

[debodun]

Not everyone owns a heat gun.

 

[That Lady in PA]

Not everyone owns a heat gun.

I have no idea what you own, what you can borrow, etc.

You asked how to remove it... that is what worked for me.

 

[officerripley]

Try Goof OFF; it costs almost twice what Goo Gone does but works a lot better.

 

[Aunt Bea]

A razor blade might work.

 

[PeppermintPatty]

From Chat Gtp

The best way to remove glue from a ceramic dish depends on the type of glue, but because it’s ceramic (hard, non-porous, heat-resistant), you have a few safe options.
Start with the safest method
Soak in hot, soapy water for 15–30 minutes.
This often softens labels, craft glue, or weak adhesives.
Use a plastic scraper or old credit card to lift the softened glue. Avoid metal tools that can scratch glaze.
If glue remains
Apply cooking oil or peanut butter
Rub onto the glue and let sit 10–15 minutes. This works well on sticky residue from labels or tape adhesive.
Use rubbing alcohol or nail polish remover (acetone)
Dab on a cloth or cotton ball, let sit briefly, then rub the glue off. Good for super glue or stubborn residue.
For super glue specifically
Acetone is usually best
Apply carefully, wait a minute, then gently scrape. Repeat if needed.
After removal
Wash thoroughly with dish soap and hot water before using the dish for food again.
Important caution
If the dish is decorative, hand-painted, or has metallic trim, skip acetone first—it may damage finishes.
My recommendation
For most ceramic dishes:
Hot soapy soak → plastic scrape → rubbing alcohol/acetone if needed → wash well.

 

[OldOld]

Let's check first if this dish is of any significant sentimental or material value.