It is an extruded polystyrene foam (XPS). Easy to cut with electrical hot wire or ultra sharp utility knife and glue with modelling glue. This foam is much preferred over Styrofoam for prototyping, formwork and crafts due to its compact fine texture, neat shaping and smooth sanding. Good thermal conductivity 0.034w/mk for cold boxes, heat insulation with glue and drywall screws in fabrication of mold boxes too. Mounting and stuffing of taxidermy for its stability and light weight.
Use Multifilla modelling glue on both surfaces to join without dissolving XPS. Paint with Americana acrylics and gloss with Multifilla Super Gloss or H20 Covercoat Varnish.
For outdoor or indoor sculptures and protected if needed for impact resistant with paint on Epsilon from Smooth-On USA. After which spray paints without dissolving the foam. Epsilon is the preferred surface hardener for XPS foam in theme parks and events display to minimize handling and displays damages.
NOTE: Due care in packing for online delivery. Dents , damages in transit is not claimable. Own collection from showroom preferred. Manufacturer minor extrusion surface and handling defects are expected. Purchase only upon acceptance of condition.
