Model Making 101

Cutting Styrofoam

This guide introduces the basic techniques for cutting and shaping Styrofoam for modelmaking. It explains how to score and snap the material for clean straight cuts, or cut fully through using a long, vertical blade. The guide also covers tidying edges with sanding to achieve smooth finishes. Emphasising control, patience, and simple hand tools, it helps beginners work safely and effectively with Styrofoam as a lightweight, versatile construction material.

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Cutting Styrofoam

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