Best Way To Cut Craft Foam

The saw is supported by a base that you set on your work surface.

Best way to cut craft foam.

Cut shapes to make one of a kind 3d accents stencils embellishments and kid s games. Foam core and craft foam sheets can be used to complete a wide variety of craft projects but in order to complete those projects you will most likely have to cut the foam sheet. Foam sheets aren t thick and will fit within the parameters of the cutter. Push the edge of the foam against the ridge of the cutter at the top so the foam sheet is even and then run the blade along the section to be cut.

It s the dumb way to cut foam. The blade runs vertically so you ll hold and move the piece of foam against the blade to make your desired cut. One of the things i neglected to mention in my banquette building post was how to cut the foam. Having no money i cut through five inch thick foam sections by making repeated swipes with a cheapie utility knife like the one above.

This is the easiest and best method i have ever used. I have tried all types of foam board cutting gadgets. Then a third cut through the paper back. For straight lines and even strips of craft foam use a paper cutter.

Cut foam with a saw. I will be using foam board even more in future projects. If you cut a lot of foam on a regular basis consider buying a foam cutting saw. Cutting a foam sheet whether it be foam core or craft foam is a project that can be completed by a complete craft novice.