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--- guides:materials [2012/10/03 18:29] – [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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 |Spinnaker Repair| 5 |
 |Clear Packing (Staples)| 3.5 |
+|Pro-Gaff Fluourecent Pink Gaffer| 16g |