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guides:materials [2012/10/03 20:27] – Added pink gaffer upuguides: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 **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 **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. **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.
  
  
guides/materials.1349296026.txt.gz · Last modified: 2012/10/03 20:27 by upu

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