So what is everyone using all this foam for may I ask ?
The foam or foamcore insulation is used to build a variety of different props - the best usage is for carving tombstones. The pink/blue foam is available in sheets 4 ft x 8 ft and thicknesses and (depending on where you live and if you NEED thick insulation for winter) ranging from 1/2 inch up to 2 inches.
It is a smooth solid piece, unlike the typical styrofoam (the white bead stuff that cooler and the like are made from) and carves and cuts like a dream. You can use a woodburner to carve lettering and recesses, a dremel handtool or bladed instruments.
It's also useful for facades - "stone" walls and the like since it's so easy to carve and paint and lightweight.
Try searching "tombstone" to see what pops up.
evidently, no retailer near me seems to carry either the blue or pink styrofoam insulation.
has anyone had any kind of experience with the green foam sheets that seems to be Lowe's brand?
I just noticed it says you're in PA - how on earth could they not carry the pink/blue stuff up there? You definitely get the cold winters, so that doesn't make sense. Hope you can find some at one of the big hardware stores. I know that you really have to search it out as no one I asked in the beginning knew what the he!! I was talking about.
