How Do You Sculpt Foam For Plastic Coating?
Artists make foam sculptures with EPS foam, which stands for extruded or expanded polystyrene foam. Examples of the material’s use include creating fine art sculptures, theater props for stage plays, and even indoor playground equipment. The artist shapes the foam by hand using tools made for the purpose, then applies paint or some other coating. The coating is usually some kind of plastic and seals and protects the sculptures as well as adding aesthetic qualities. Design or acquire a pattern for your sculpture. The pattern can be printed on any kind of flexible material such as paper or fabric, as long as it can be transferred easily to the foam. Transfer the pattern to the foam. If necessary, stack the foam pieces together in the way they will fit for the finished piece and glue them in place. If the item is small enough or the design lends itself to doing so, pin the pattern onto the foam for easy tracing. Alternatively, you can draw the pattern by hand onto the foam without a patte
