I'm working on a sculpture and need to buy 4x8 sheets of styrofoam, or other rigid foam. I know it is sold at lumberyards, but I was wondering if there is anywhere online I could buy it for cheaper, or if there are other stores I should contact. I am looking to buy in 1, 2, or 4 inch thicknesses. Thanks!
2007-10-16 10:27:35 · 6 answers · asked by Jdogg1508 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I am hoping to find white, as I would rather not paint it. I don't need it to have much detail, as I'm essentially just building a bunch of rectangular frames out of it.
I was planning to use a Japanese pull saw...unless there is some way to make a hot wire?? Also, do you recommend using a regular drill bit to drill holes, or a table saw to cut it? Thanks.
2007-10-16 16:14:44 · update #1
Where else but HOMMER.S DEPOT or in the U.S. LOWE.S
2007-10-16 10:32:43 · answer #1 · answered by loverichard@rogers.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without knowing where you are certainly HD or Lowes.
I've been involved with theater for many years and sculpted foam is something I do also.
I'm curious as to your methods. Hot Knife; hack saw blade; hair dryer; soldering iron; etc.
Depending on the Type of sculpture; do you also use FoamCote/ and or; that and cheese cloth?
If your not doing any major detail; but using cutting tools; the large cell; white Stryo is fine. I prefer the Construction grade; small cell foam; usually used for insulation; often in Blue or Pink.
Backing up; to the Hot Knife; What a great tool; albeit not cheap. Mine had dozens of blades; and templates; as well as plates allowing that I could create molding; such as found for DOORS/ WINDOWS/ COVE BASE/ etc.; in a single swipe.
Certainly too; theatrical supply houses; construction supply houses; perhaps spcializing more in the Thicker "BLOCKS" of foam; usually in the large cell white. I've purchased it as thick as 12 inches; but not in large sheet stock.
Steven Wolf
2007-10-16 12:01:09 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Michael's
2016-05-22 23:50:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buying it on-line wouldn't be a good idea. It will have to be shipped, after all. Your best best is the one you're avoiding. Not necessarily a lumberyard but a place like Home Depot or other building supply store. Good luck!
2007-10-16 10:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you can try roofing supplies too also if your sculpting you can buy great stuff it comes in a can , you spray it and it expands into foam you can cut or sculp it
2007-10-16 16:29:22 · answer #5 · answered by cowboy_up1963 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
any hardware store that sells lumber should have it.
2007-10-16 10:35:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋