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--- guides:materials [2012/03/12 20:28] – [2 Wide Tape] rocketboy
+++ guides:materials [2013/01/13 09:27] (current) – [Glues] rocketboy
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 **Cutting:** STYROFOAM™ brand foam cuts easily with a serrated knife, hacksaw, etc.  Wax the knife blade with an old candle for easier, smoother cuts
-**Painting:** Paint with an acrylic craft paint. Solvent-based paints may damage the foam
+**Painting:** Paint with an acrylic craft paint. Solvent-based paints may damage the foam.  Daler Rowney System 3 acrylic paint works well and comes in Fluorescent Pink (other colours are available).
 **Gluing:** For a fast, sure bond, use a low-temperature glue gun. Hot glue guns can be used but the hot glue may melt a small portion of the foam
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 **Silicone Rubber** - as used for sealing plumbing & worktops - allow 24 hours to set.
-**Hot Glue Gun** - set quickly and are relatively easy to apply.
+**Hot Glue Gun** - set quickly and are relatively easy to apply. Use the gun on its low heat setting.
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 Indicative strength (natural colour):
 ^Diameter^Breaking Strain^
+|1.0 mm|22 Kg|
+|1.2 mm|35 Kg|
 |1.5 mm|45 Kg|
 |2.4 mm|130 Kg|
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 ^Tape Type^Weight (g/m)^
-|White Duck Duct|12|
+|White Duck Duct| 12 |
-|Grey Generic Duct|9|
+|Grey Generic Duct| 9 |
-|Black Cheap Generic Duct|7|
+|Black Cheap Generic Duct| 7 |
-|Aluminium|6|
+|Ultratape single sided cloth tape| 7 |
-|Spinnaker Repair|5|
+|Aluminium| 6 |
-|Clear Packing (Staples)|3.5|
+|Spinnaker Repair| 5 |
+|Clear Packing (Staples)| 3.5 |
+|Pro-Gaff Fluourecent Pink Gaffer| 16g |