I made grave site stone covers from small scraps.
http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/128886-faux-rocks-over-grave-scrap-foam.html
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http://www.halloweenforum.com/halloween-props/128886-faux-rocks-over-grave-scrap-foam.html
What should I do with all of this scrap styrofoam?
So I'm a pack rat when it comes to foam becasue I'm always sure that I can use it for something involving tombstones, etc. Here's my collection under the house.
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The problem is that much of it is form fitted for it's packaging function and isn't smooth. Other pieces are very thin (like maybe 1/4 inch) so to build up anything like a tombstone it would take 10-15 pieces all of which are varying lengths and widths.
I've used the good pieces to reinforce my dollar store tombstones which start out at 1/2 inch thick but I've made them 2-3 inches thick now - loving the results I've gotten with them.
But I'm at a loss with what to do with all of these random pieces. BTW I have at least twice what is pictured here.
Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?
The problem is that much of it is form fitted for it's packaging function and isn't smooth. Other pieces are very thin (like maybe 1/4 inch) so to build up anything like a tombstone it would take 10-15 pieces all of which are varying lengths and widths.
I've used the good pieces to reinforce my dollar store tombstones which start out at 1/2 inch thick but I've made them 2-3 inches thick now - loving the results I've gotten with them.
But I'm at a loss with what to do with all of these random pieces. BTW I have at least twice what is pictured here.
Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?
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The tall stack in the back looks similar to the computer monitor packing foam I used to build our cemetary columns.
I took each piece of foam and starting slicing out different shapes, just trying to get them to halfway similar depths.
Built the base of the column with 1x lumber and covered with pallet boards, then attach the foam with exterior liquid nails.
Grouted with some cheap caulking, then painted the "stones".
Have used them for the last 3 years. Will likely need to freshen up the paint job, but they've help up well...even in the rain.
This isn't the greatest pic, but only one I could pull from FB.
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I took each piece of foam and starting slicing out different shapes, just trying to get them to halfway similar depths.
Built the base of the column with 1x lumber and covered with pallet boards, then attach the foam with exterior liquid nails.
Grouted with some cheap caulking, then painted the "stones".
Have used them for the last 3 years. Will likely need to freshen up the paint job, but they've help up well...even in the rain.
This isn't the greatest pic, but only one I could pull from FB.
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