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How do you smooth cut Styrofoam?

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How do you smooth cut Styrofoam?

Rub an old wax candle along the blade of a serrated knife, craft knife or electric carving knife. This will allow the blade of your cutting knife to slide easily into and through the Styrofoam.

What do you cut foam board with?

Take scissors, a simple blade, cookie cutters, or even dental floss and cut through your foam. To make larger cuts, use electric tools. Secure the foam and use an electric knife, hot wire cutter, or foam saw to cut through thick or firm foam.

How do I make Styrofoam paintable and smooth?

How to Paint Styrofoam Balls

  1. Glue a piece of smooth fabric over the ball to make it easier to work with.
  2. Try using Gesso as a primer, as it will dry to a very smooth finish.
  3. Use tissue paper and glue to create a smooth surface.
  4. Lightly rub the Styrofoam ball with another Styrofoam ball until you have a smooth finish.

How do you cut Styrofoam without making a mess?

Hot Knife. A hot knife is our top choice for cutting Styrofoam. A heated knife is ideal for making small cuts and leaves minimal mess compared to a normal serrated knife. The key is to use a sawing motion when cutting instead of pushing straight down.

Is there a way to cleanly cut styrofoam?

Cut firmly but not so deep as to tear the Styrofoam. Basically just the tip each pass and make multiple passes. It will be slow and tedious but if you do it right it wont be messy. A faster method is to use a scroll saw with a vacuum attachment.

How do you make a styrofoam cutter?

Use cookie cutters to make unique shapes. If you have a relatively thin piece of styrofoam (no more than two inches or five centimeters thick), you could use a cookie cutter to cut through styrofoam. Just press the thin edge of the cookie cutter into the styrofoam until it punches through to the other side.

How do you cut styrofoam board?

There are two ways to cut STYROFOAM Ag Board. One way is to use a straight edge and a utility knife or handsaw. Or, use a knife to score the STYROFOAM Ag Board. Then break the board over the edge of a table or sawhorse.