{"product_id":"open-cell-xps-foam-20-mm-200x300-5141","title":"Open-Cell XPS Foam 20 mm 200x300 5141","description":"\u003cp\u003eOpen-Cell XPS Foam 20 mm 200x300 5141\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-cell extruded polystyrene XPS 20 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-cell extruded polystyrene foam, also known as Styrofoam, is a lightweight, strong, durable, and less dense material than the blue, closed-cell XPS foam. This results in a \u003cstrong\u003elow memory\u003c\/strong\u003e effect that is ideal for marking, engraving, texture transfer, scratching, and roughing. Open-cell XPS foam can be used to create various landscapes, such as hills and cliffs, game boards, various model-making elements like rocks, or even columns and large plinths for dioramas. It is a lightweight and durable material that is easy to work with, making it a popular choice among amateurs and professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture of this material is reminiscent of very fine sandpaper, so for painting, it is advisable to post-process it with a protective coating or surface sealer such as our Medium Decoupage. Unlike blue XPS foam, this open-cell material can be engraved with texture rollers or cut with a modeling tool for sculpting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-cell extruded XPS is also highly moisture resistant and works excellently as a thermal insulator. This makes it an excellent choice for creating terrains, landscapes, and other model-making elements, such as buildings, plinths, and rocks. It is also ideal for making game boards, dioramas, and other craft projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several tools you can use to shape and cut it. One of the most commonly used tools is a hot wire cutter, a handheld device that heats a wire to cut through the foam. A hot knife is another tool that uses heat to cut through the foam, but it is more precise than a hot wire cutter and ideal for creating intricate details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaws and knives can also be used to cut through this material. A hand saw or jigsaw is ideal for cutting larger pieces of foam, while a sharp utility knife or craft knife can be used for smaller cuts and details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen working with this material, it is essential to take safety precautions, as this material can release toxic fumes when heated or sanded intensely. It is important to wear a smoke mask or work in a well-ventilated area to prevent inhalation of the fumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eContents: 200x300mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThickness: 20 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eType: Open-cell\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstimated density: 33 kg\/m³\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWARNINGS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExtruded polystyrene XPS can release toxic fumes when heated. This heating can occur when cutting with a hot wire, aggressive sanding, and also by applying hot glue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis foam should never be worked in an enclosed space or without a smoke mask. Cutting Styrofoam with an electric saw will also melt and produce fumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways use suitable adhesive, such as tufting glue or hot glue, to glue Styrofoam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStandard PVA glue or white glue will only bond this foam where it comes into contact with the air. Where the air cannot reach the glue, the glue will \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e harden and will remain liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDust generated when sanding or sawing Styrofoam with a saw is also dangerous and should be avoided by wearing a dust mask and ensuring adequate ventilation and other safety measures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe safe maximum operating temperature of extruded polystyrene XPS is 75 degrees Celsius (167º Fahrenheit).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Stuff World","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61222626787658,"sku":"GSW5141","price":3.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1020\/4450\/0298\/files\/5141-open-cell-xps-foam-20-mm-1.avif?v=1772405989","url":"https:\/\/scenery-en-zo.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/open-cell-xps-foam-20-mm-200x300-5141","provider":"Scenery en Zo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}