Thanks for the many replies. Some we'd thought of, some we most definitely
hadn't.

Something I didn't put in as a requirement, that I was reminded of this
morning was that not only do we want to paint it, we want to paint in some
detail. If that stirs anyones memory, let me know (off-list is fine).

We'll look at them all and see what works best for us.

Thank you all again.

Bob


>  --- Robert B Hole Jr <[log in to unmask]> wrote: >
>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
> > [log in to unmask]
> >
> >

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