Professional Creations - We have a team of carvers, designers, artists, model-makers, painters, air-brushers, sculptors, carpenters, and welders to fabricate that imaginative, immersive, and experimental 3D foam model.Another option is to just specify to WhiteClouds what you would like done, and we would be glad to do it for you. The first step in any of the finish work is typically done by sealing the surface then applying protective, textured, or finish coatings. Special attachements to the carved sculpture can be applied, such as greenery or even candy/food finishes. 2lb density EPS foam works well for the best combination of affordability, ease of carving and manipulation, and durability to carve fine details.įinish - Does the final carved sculpture need to be painted, or wrapped in vinyl, laminated, or a very special finish? Does the paint finish need to be similar to painted house walls or does it need an automotive-type finish? Does weather-proofing or temperature play into this? Does the carved sculpture need to be installed underwater? Latex, acrylic, and special sealers should all be considered along with indoor/outdoor requirements, humidity requirements, and the natural glare of lighting/sunlight.

EPS foam comes in large white blocks that can weigh anywhere from 300 to 900 pounds. Other special densities can also be carved, some as small as. These weights define how much the finished foam weighs per cubic foot. Additional functionality that is easy to implement using EPS foam products is the insertion of dowels, PVC, or metal rods to give the carved sculpture additional strength and support.Ĭommon densities of EPS foam are 1lb, 2lb, and 3lb. XPS can be easily purchased at your local hardware or home improvement store. This is sometimes called “blue foam” or “pink foam” and also by its most popular brand name - Styrofoam. Some carvers will use XPS (extruded polystyrene) foam. Usually, high-density foam is used in conjunction with CNC machines doing the automated carving.ĮPS (Expanded Polystyrene) is used for most of the hand-carving of our scupltures, this is typically the white foam. It is a much stronger foam, but is very difficult to hand-carve. High-density foam is used in many of our models where a heavier material is required, such as architectural and terrain models and many props. We use primarily two types of foam: high-density and expanded polystyrene (EPS).

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