Foam sculptures can be made in a variety of forms, dimensions and also designs. This light-weight material is excellent for producing large, multi-part jobs that totally understand a theoretical artist’s vision. Sculpting foam is a subtractive process that needs getting rid of items of the substratum to shape the item right into its final kind. This can be done by hand or with the use of a computer-controlled cutting device. One of the most usual kinds of foam for sculpting are extruded polystyrene (XPS) and increased polystyrene (EPS). Both are made utilizing a blowing representative to increase the polystyrene resin right into a range of shapes and sizes throughout their manufacture. Both XPS and also EPS can be reduced with standard family tools or with a hot cable cutter. A warm wire cutter is a basic device that utilizes electrical power to generate enough heat to puncture the foam without harming it. The majority of artists favor EPS for their large-scale foam sculpting jobs. It is less costly and also has a bigger density than XPS, making it more suitable for large-scale sculpting tasks. Lots of EPS artists utilize a Hirsch mold to ensure they obtain the specific block dimension they desire. These blocks are offered in sizes varying from 37-1/2′ to 54′ as well as sizes of 49′ to 121-1/2′. These are offered for purchase through a number of art and also shaping supply stores. They are additionally typically sold at a multitude of house and also yard stores, craft programs and also art fairs. Depending upon the sort of foam you pick to collaborate with, you might need to glue the blocks together to create a solid armature. Gorilla glue is a great option, as it sticks well and also has a fairly reduced solvent web content. However, various other glues can penetrate the foam, leaving visible damages and craters externally of the glued components. This is specifically real when working with EPS, which has a high-density polystyrene core that is hollow at the top. This causes a smoother surface area that some musicians discover even more comfortable to carve and form. The outer surface area of a foam sculpture typically receives a hard finish to supply a desired finish, whether it’s for paint and finishing or for shielding the completed sculptural item from damages and also wear. This tough coat can be repainted in any kind of shade to fit the general look of the sculpture. Custom-made foam sculptures can be a terrific means to promote your organization or brand name. They can be utilized as a free gift or leave-behind product at an exhibition, or included in your interior or store display screen for a top quality factor of sale experience. If you want personalized foam sculptures for your store or structure, call us today to see exactly how we can turn your idea right into a reality. We will certainly develop a free project plan to direct you with the procedure as well as help you pick the best options for your needs. We provide a selection of quick turn-around services for 5-axis CNC foam milling as well as foam sculpting, in EPS Styrofoam or HDU Foam. Generally, we can finish a single-part order within 2-4 days after production begins. If you have a huge, oversized part or if your order consists of a great deal of parts, we may require more time to supply the finished product.