In the construction industry rigid insulation (foam) comes in 4' x 8'
sheets.  I have even gotten it with a paper coating on both sides which
makes it more easily paintable.  It comes in varying thicknesses.  Check
with suppliers of insulation products.  Best of luck.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert B Hole Jr" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2003 10:23 PM
Subject: materials idea sought - foam?


> This is a tough one to explain. We're looking for a material that we can
> cut into large animal silhouettes. The material must be light weight, pain
> table, someone flexible, and not too fragile yet reasonably cuttable.
>
> We have explored plywood - too heavy; foam core - too easily damaged;
> packing foam - can't paint it well; wood/other veneer - brittle; canvas -
> too floppy.
>
> The closest thing to what we think we want is "fun foam" found in craft
> stores, but we've been unsuccessful locating a supplier of the size sheets
> we need (potentially up to 4x8 ft)
>
> Any suggestions or assistance would be most welcome.
>
> Thanks to all in advance.
>
> Bob
>
> Robert B. Hole, Jr.
> Interpretive Supervisor/Exhibits
> Lindsay Wildlife Museum
> 1931 First Avenue
> Walnut Creek, CA 94597 USA
> http://www.wildlife-museum.org
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