Does anyone know if it's where to buy something like a styrofoam block/brick?

Question

Also, if there is somewhere else to get one other than a store like Home Depot or Lowes. But it has to be a brick, thick. It can't be something like a sheet.

Answer 1

Try going to a furniture store and asking if they'd let you "recycle" some packing from furniture crates.

Answer 2

You can buy various types of polystyrene foam ("Styrofoam" and others) in sheets, bricks and various shapes at craft stores, or Home Depot etc. (where it will be called something different and be in the insulation dept):

While Home Depot and some other places may not have "bricks," one way that crafters make bricks of foam is by gluing together a stack of sheets... once dry, it can be handled like a solid brick or whatever shape you cut it into.
There are some photos *somewhere* on this site that show that being done... interesting site anyway too:
http://hotwirefoamfactory.com/customer/gallery/gallery.htm

Some of the adhesives that work for polystyrene foams are:
....low temp "hot glue" guns are okay (not high temp hot glue guns though)... can use same glue sticks in either
...white glues (permanent type, like Elmer's Glue All)... poly(vinyl acetate) based (PVA or white, glue) adhesives are satisfactory for foams that will not be immersed in water
...an epoxy is recommended when optimum resistance to moisture or heat is required
...or Super 77 spray adhesive


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expanded polystyrene (EPS) is a closed cell, thermoplastic, lightweight rigid foam plastic
.....can either be block-molded ("EPS block") or custom-shape-molded ("EPS shape")
.... if carving, (this white stuff, or molded bead) will generally crumble and flake more than the extruded type

*extruded* polystyrene (XPS) carves easier and holds details better and can be found at most building centers as insulation
--usually either pink or blue (in the US?)
... more info on Molded Expanded Polystyrene (MEPS) Boards & Extruded Expanded Polystyrene (XEPS) Boards at:
http://www.healthgoods.com/Education/Healthy_Home_Information/Building_Design_and_Construction/foam_board.htm



HTh,

Diane B.

Answer 3

You might try to find it Tall Mouse or if you a business license then you can go to Shinoda - Designer Center.

1421 S Village Way - Santa Ana, CA 92705
Ph 714-541-4444
Fax [phone]

or

7170 Miramar Rd #600 - San Diego, CA 92121
Ph 858-566-5366
Fax [phone]

Answer 4

Michael's or Hobby Lobby sell Styrofoam in the floral department, the ladies soak them in water and make flower arrangements with them. They are green. Any large craft store

Answer 5

Flower arrangers get bulk styrofoam, go to Michaels or a florist supply shop.

Answer 6

Walmart's craft section has a lot of different sizes of styrofoam bricks/blocks/balls/hoops.

Answer 7

Try your larger craft stores, also if you have a large floral store or floral wholesaler in your area, this type of thing is often used or flower arranging.

Answer 8

Try a arts & crafts store.