Can I sugest Ethafoam
http://www.dow.com/perffoam/market/products/
We have painted it with acrylic. As long as it is not
for outdoor use, the paint should stick.
Regards,
Robert


 --- 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
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>
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