OPEN-CELL XPS FOAM 6 MM 200X300 5392

Open-Cell XPS Foam 6 mm 200x300 5392

Open-cell extruded polystyrene XPS 6 mm

Open-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 allows for a "low memory" 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 building elements such as rocks, or even columns and large pedestals for dioramas. It is a lightweight and durable material that is easy to work with, making it a popular choice among amateurs and professionals.

The texture of this material is reminiscent of very fine sandpaper, so before painting, it is advisable to post-treat it with a protective coating or surface sealant 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.

Open-cell extruded XPS is also highly moisture resistant and works excellent as a thermal insulator. This makes it an excellent choice for creating terrains, landscapes, and other model building elements, such as buildings, pedestals, and rocks. It is also ideal for making game boards, dioramas, and other craft projects.

There 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.

Saws 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.

When working with this material, it is essential to take safety precautions, as this material can emit toxic fumes when heated or sanded intensively. It is important to wear a respirator or work in a well-ventilated area to prevent inhalation of the fumes.

Content: 200x300mm

Thickness: 6 mm

Type: Open-cell

Approximate density: 33 kg/m³

WARNINGS:

• Extruded polystyrene XPS can emit toxic fumes when heated. This heating can occur when cutting with a hot wire, aggressive sanding, and also by applying hot glue.
• This foam should never be worked in an enclosed space or without a respirator. Cutting Styrofoam with an electric saw will also produce melting and fumes.
• Always use suitable glue, such as tuft glue or hot glue, to glue Styrofoam.
• Standard PVA glue or white glue will only bond this foam where it comes into contact with air. Where air cannot reach the glue, the glue will NOT cure and will remain liquid.
• Dust generated by sanding or cutting Styrofoam with a saw is also dangerous and should be avoided by wearing a dust mask and taking appropriate ventilation and other safety measures.
• The safe maximum operating temperature for extruded polystyrene XPS is 75 degrees Celsius (167º Fahrenheit).