Step 3: Cutting the Styrofoam
I bought a 4 inch thick rectangular block of Styrofoam from A.C. Moore art supply store. I marked off arc shaped pieces and cut it with a band saw. The Styrofoam is easily cut, so you could use a hacksaw blade to cut it if you don't have access to a band saw. Another method involves a hot wire which I did not try.
The arc shape pieces are then assembled into a circle and glued together. I used a water based wood glue which was not the best choice - it took several days to dry.
I used 'hot glue' sparingly to hold it together while the wood glue was drying. Too much hot glue can cause the Styrofoam to melt!
Apparently there are glues available at the art supply store that would have been more appropriate.
(lesson learned!)
This was actually the most expensive part of the project - about $15.00
The arc shape pieces are then assembled into a circle and glued together. I used a water based wood glue which was not the best choice - it took several days to dry.
I used 'hot glue' sparingly to hold it together while the wood glue was drying. Too much hot glue can cause the Styrofoam to melt!
Apparently there are glues available at the art supply store that would have been more appropriate.
(lesson learned!)
This was actually the most expensive part of the project - about $15.00
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