I, too, have had great success using a filet knife. I've also worked with a
produce knife, the kind that doesn't taper to a point but is just a long
rectangle with one sharpened edge.
The key is to keep sharpening the knife as you work; ethafoam dulls blades
like you wouldn't believe.
I actually prefer this method to using a hot knife--no nasty smells, and I
get good control. If I need to, I can sand the finished shape to smooth out
anything rough.

Astrida

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Astrida Schaeffer, Assistant Director
The Art Gallery
University of New Hampshire
Paul Creative Arts Center
30 College Road
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 862-3712
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mickel Yantz [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 3:16 AM
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> Subject: Cutting ethafoam on a low budget
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> What is the best way to cut and shape ethafoam? Of course,
> I'm on a low budget and
> can't buy a $300 hot knife. Any suggestions will help. Thanks.
> Mickel Yantz
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