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Re: Foam board and paint

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Kimberly Anne Herbert (kimberly)
Tue, 05 Oct 1999 00:58:18 -0500

The orginal post was a warning, not to use spray paint on foam board
because it would melt. I think someone was trying to figure out how to
make a set for a play.
Kimberly Herbert

Maggie White wrote:

> Jdecker.US wrote:
> >
> > I don't know who posted the original message about dissolving
> > foam board with spray paint....but this is a very dangerous practice
> > to do with students. A much safer way to cut foam board would be
> > to use a dremel tool.
> > Judy Decker
>
> Didn't catch the original question, but to cut any kind of foam
> I've found a hacksaw blade works great. They're cheap, can be
> snapped in half to make two (and stretch your investment a bit),
> and aren't dangerously sharp.
>
> They do make lovely pellets all over the place; the students can
> cut the foam in soda flats. Keep your DustBuster handy.
>
> Maggie

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