Sourcing high density polystyrene foam for block making - Learn How To Make Hats Online | Hat Academy Millinery Courses2024-03-29T07:18:43Zhttps://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/sourcing-high-density-polystyrene-foam-for-block-making?commentId=6485913%3AComment%3A148087&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI wish I was. Im in central q…tag:hatacademy.com,2016-05-18:6485913:Comment:1773502016-05-18T10:11:02.587ZKylie McLeanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/KylieMcLean
<p>I wish I was. Im in central qld </p>
<p>I wish I was. Im in central qld </p> I will have to google it agai…tag:hatacademy.com,2016-05-18:6485913:Comment:1775322016-05-18T04:39:26.185ZRuth Connorhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RuthConnor
<p>I will have to google it again, Kylie, as I didn't follow it up. I can tell you, that they only sell it in 8' long sheets. If you are in Mel, maybe you would like to buy a sheet and split the cost? I will google it today!</p>
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<p>I will have to google it again, Kylie, as I didn't follow it up. I can tell you, that they only sell it in 8' long sheets. If you are in Mel, maybe you would like to buy a sheet and split the cost? I will google it today!</p>
<p></p> where can you get it from Rut…tag:hatacademy.com,2016-05-18:6485913:Comment:1775242016-05-18T04:00:09.461ZKylie McLeanhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/KylieMcLean
<p>where can you get it from Ruth?</p>
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<p>where can you get it from Ruth?</p>
<p></p> yes, this is the same stuff f…tag:hatacademy.com,2016-05-16:6485913:Comment:1771772016-05-16T07:30:26.953ZRuth Connorhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RuthConnor
<p>yes, this is the same stuff from Sydney</p>
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<p>yes, this is the same stuff from Sydney</p>
<p></p> Couldn't add image from the i…tag:hatacademy.com,2016-05-16:6485913:Comment:1769392016-05-16T01:33:41.947ZGenevieve Campbellhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/GenevieveCampbell
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500144?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500144?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Couldn't add image from the ipad. Okay, so this is the foam. Regards, Gen</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500144?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="721" class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968500144?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024"/></a>Couldn't add image from the ipad. Okay, so this is the foam. Regards, Gen</p> Hi Corina,
I'm coming in a bi…tag:hatacademy.com,2016-05-14:6485913:Comment:1770032016-05-14T01:52:42.462ZGenevieve Campbellhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/GenevieveCampbell
Hi Corina,<br />
I'm coming in a bit late on this but I have made several hat blocks from the high density foam from House of Adorn. <a href="https://www.houseofadorn.com/index.php/foam-block-styrofoam-xps-modelling-foam-block-30cm-x-30cm-x-10cm" target="_blank">https://www.houseofadorn.com/index.php/foam-block-styrofoam-xps-modelling-foam-block-30cm-x-30cm-x-10cm</a><br />
It's pretty easy to use, and versatile for shaping.<br />
Once I work out how to add an image here, I'll post some of the blocks.<br />
Regards<br />
Gen
Hi Corina,<br />
I'm coming in a bit late on this but I have made several hat blocks from the high density foam from House of Adorn. <a href="https://www.houseofadorn.com/index.php/foam-block-styrofoam-xps-modelling-foam-block-30cm-x-30cm-x-10cm" target="_blank">https://www.houseofadorn.com/index.php/foam-block-styrofoam-xps-modelling-foam-block-30cm-x-30cm-x-10cm</a><br />
It's pretty easy to use, and versatile for shaping.<br />
Once I work out how to add an image here, I'll post some of the blocks.<br />
Regards<br />
Gen and we have found a place in…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-07-23:6485913:Comment:1480872015-07-23T10:07:30.166ZRuth Connorhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/RuthConnor
<p>and we have found a place in Sydney, haven't we Marion, that has this, although yet to check it out</p>
<p>and we have found a place in Sydney, haven't we Marion, that has this, although yet to check it out</p> My milliner friend has given…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-07-13:6485913:Comment:1472602015-07-13T18:36:59.946ZMarion Lowehttps://hatacademy.com/profile/MarionLowe
<p>My milliner friend has given me some of the high density foam her husband makes her blocks from. It is blue and about 2" thick. He advised me to stick layers on top of each other to get to the height required for making deep blocks.</p>
<p>Also suggested using a fret saw for cutting the shape. I have made a small 'fill in' block to fill a deep point in a hatinator shape.....where I wanted a more rounded shape. Like you Jain I used a serrated knife and then sandpaper outside wearing a…</p>
<p>My milliner friend has given me some of the high density foam her husband makes her blocks from. It is blue and about 2" thick. He advised me to stick layers on top of each other to get to the height required for making deep blocks.</p>
<p>Also suggested using a fret saw for cutting the shape. I have made a small 'fill in' block to fill a deep point in a hatinator shape.....where I wanted a more rounded shape. Like you Jain I used a serrated knife and then sandpaper outside wearing a mask. I have not done this but someone else recommended trying a hot wire?!</p>
<p>When I have time I aim to try other shapes.</p> I got my roofer to leave me t…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-07-13:6485913:Comment:1471672015-07-13T18:27:01.929ZJain Kidsleyhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/JainKidsley
<p>I got my roofer to leave me the insulation foam he had over when he did my flat roof, and have experimented with that. I have a thiner one and a thicker one, just about the right size for a crown.</p>
<p>I got a knife from DIY to cut plaster board, I found the carving knife a litle too light. I cut a rough shape, then use sandpaper ( whilst wearing a mask even outside), to refine the shape. it messy stuff, I wash it under the tap and then use PVA glue to seal it. </p>
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<p>I got my roofer to leave me the insulation foam he had over when he did my flat roof, and have experimented with that. I have a thiner one and a thicker one, just about the right size for a crown.</p>
<p>I got a knife from DIY to cut plaster board, I found the carving knife a litle too light. I cut a rough shape, then use sandpaper ( whilst wearing a mask even outside), to refine the shape. it messy stuff, I wash it under the tap and then use PVA glue to seal it. </p>
<p></p> Go to Wickes in the UK and yo…tag:hatacademy.com,2015-07-08:6485913:Comment:1465832015-07-08T08:03:23.624Zedith fhttps://hatacademy.com/profile/edithf
<p>Go to Wickes in the UK and you will get it! You will be spoilt for choice there high density foam come in all colours but its firm to the touch! Do not take the soft thin slightly bouncy type price starts from £6 for a long thick one and I teach block making to my students with it!</p>
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<p>1 triple which white</p>
<p>2 brick block one in blue or green</p>
<p>Go to Wickes in the UK and you will get it! You will be spoilt for choice there high density foam come in all colours but its firm to the touch! Do not take the soft thin slightly bouncy type price starts from £6 for a long thick one and I teach block making to my students with it!</p>
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<p>1 triple which white</p>
<p>2 brick block one in blue or green</p>