foam-core but not PVC

[George Elston]

Does anyone know of a material that is like foam-core for mounting photographs, but is not PVC based. I have a client that wants material mounted on foam-core laser cut and am looking for a substitute. She has rejected MDF as too messy on the edges, and cardboard is not strong enough. Any ideas?

[Scott Shepherd]

George, can you expand on what she means by "Too messy on the edges" of MDF?

How about Scooterboard. I've cut quite a bit of that in the last two weeks. Cuts like a champ and does an excellent job.

[Mark Winlund]

Lots of foam core out there based on polystyrene. Most of the artist's types are polystyrene filled. Go to an artist supply store.

Mark

[Joe Pelonio]

Lots of foam core out there based on polystyrene. Most of the artist's types are polystyrene filled. Go to an artist supply store.

Mark
I agree, the only trouble is the edges will be concave from melting at a faster rate than the paper surfaces, but it looks fine.