XPS foam is a versatile and popular material for carving due to its ease of use, light weight, and ability to hold detail. You could carve a wide variety of items, including: Tabletop Gaming & Dioramas Props & Replicas Home Decor & Large Sculptures Craft Projects Tips for carving:
XPS foam green man carving. Carved from a block of 75mm thick xpsfoam. I think the panel was either 200mmx300mm or 300mmx400mm. Tools used to carve xps foam, scalpel, sand paper, soldering iron with a variable temperature control, small metal files, an electric hot wand tool with a variable temperature control. Remember to use a […]
XPS foam block 300mmx150mmx150mm carved with a jab saw and scalpel and then embossed using sculpting hand tools usually used for shaping clay. I also used a small wire brush for smoothing some of the angles. Inspired by Native North American totem designs and images of south American native carvings. Carving tool about 2 hours […]
XPS foam, 3mm thick, 15 off 300mmx300mm, ideal for crafting 3d model making. Available on eBay. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125600987867
A wire brush carved and hot wire cut polystyrene dog. Expanded polystyrene.
Carved polystyrene cat head, mostly carved with a hot wire wand, wire brush and sandpaper. Draw your design and cut the profile shape in card, pin the card to the polystyrene, cut the shape out with a hot wand tool, shape the material with a wire brush and smooth it into a final shape with […]
Carved medieval knight on horse xps foam. Using 50mm thick, 300mmx300mm. 12 hours to do, it took three attempts. tried to use an electric hot wand tool but they were to aggressive. Carved with a scalpel and using various tiny sanding files. To be used as a base pattern for making a latex mould and […]
Carving an abstract sculpture in EPS foam can be a fun and rewarding process. Here are the basic steps to get you started: Remember to always work in a well-ventilated area when carving EPS foam, as it can release harmful fumes when heated or cut. Additionally, wear gloves and a dust mask to protect yourself […]
Carving polystyrene with a hand-held saw can be a bit challenging, but it can be done with some patience and the right tools. Here are some steps to follow: Remember to wear safety goggles and a dust mask while working with polystyrene to protect your eyes and lungs from any fine particles that may be […]
Carving polystyrene with an electric hot wand tool is a relatively simple process that requires some patience and care to avoid accidents or mistakes. Here are the steps to follow: Remember to always use caution when working with electric hot wand tools and to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for safe use.