I read somewhere that the accelerant in spray paint is what melts the foam. But if you move the can further away it’ll dissipate before it hits it.

Another tip I'd like to add is using a wire brush in sports to add more subtle grainy texture and help rough up the edges where some of the cracks are. Definitely trying this out

OMG this will be so helpful with projects especially becuase this is cheaper than buying massive sheets of plywood. Nice tutorial Elizabeth! Can't wait to see more from you!

@CatsMenagerie

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's super lightweight too which really helps with the setup :) - Elizabeth

Awesome work- I’m working on a faux window and found a lot of cool tips in this video. Thank you! 🖤

When I saw the wood graining tool in the original video my mind was BLOWN, that tool is so cool and so simple, thank you for making this video! :D

You do awesome work the details look spot on.

Fantastic tutorial. Super helpful.

Exellent job, looking forward to trying this

So sick!!!!!!I'm totally using this for this year

You did a very good job on this video I can tell you have a real talent for this🙂

Extremely helpful! Thank you 😊🎃

Very good job,,,I got a lot of ideas from this video,,,thank you

This is great, perfect for a project I have in mind.

Great job on the video! Very informative and the finished product looks awesome. You could have a career as a Disney Imagineer!

Looks amazing

Good job!

looks great..

Amazing!

I’d like to see how you made that roof

The spray paint melts the foam due to the solvent in it. The off-gasing is hazardous. I recommend sealing foam in acrylic first, even a thin coat will prevent the foam melting. Though if you want a rattle can solution, prime it in fast dry polyurethane spray.

Amazing what can be done with the foam

I want to make hollow foam wood beams. What do you suggest I use to bound the foam together ?

Which foam are you supposed to get the r max or the XP’s

Thanks Elizabeth! This is an AWESOME tutorial. One question - is the brown color you roll on also latex paint? Thanks for the easy to follow guidelines. I just ordered the cutting tool you use and I can't wait to try it out. Happy Haunting this year!

@CatsMenagerie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊 I don’t think the brown paint was latex paint (I think it was some sort of acrylic) You only need the one layer of latex paint to create a seal around the foam (so the first layer of black latex paint), after that you can use any paint you want and it will sit on top of the latex paint without absorbing through. Hope that helps and happy haunting! -Elizabeth

I can't find xps foam at any local stores, is there a shortage?

How weatherproof are they?

Can u make a tree trunk from the foam?

Thanks for the video! Will this foam hold up to outdoor weather like wind? We get strong winds and I've had large foam pieces break before. I'm thinking about making elf houses for Christmas decorations using this if it's strong enough.

@CatsMenagerie

3 жыл бұрын

Adding the layer of polyisocyanurate foam will help some. It’s got this foil-like layer that helps keep it from bending and breaking, however it’s still foam. I left the facade up during some light rain storms, but I had to take it down on Halloween last year due to bad storms and a tornado warning. The main concern for me was the foam tearing at its attachment points. The wall panels are attached to the wooden structure with screws and washers that I attached to the polyisocyanurate foam (which can be seen at 3:25). I think if I had a better way to attach the foam that was more spread out, instead of concentrated at individual points like the washers, then I would be more trusting of the foam in high winds. - Elizabeth

@jacobbond3256

3 жыл бұрын

@@CatsMenagerie Thank you for the detailed answer! We live on a hill and can get some strong winds. Tombstones for the most part survive, though a few have broken, but I once had an admittedly cheap foam graveyard gate that was huge but got absolutely shredded by winds the first week. I'll have to get some of this foam and give it a test to see if it can survive. You'd definitely given me some ideas to work with! Thanks again!

You are a doozer from fraggle rock! Keep doing

W❤🤘

nice

Sweet

Me (12 yrs masonry + nerd): What is polyisocyanurate?? My boss (30yrs masonry): Is that some kinda drug?! Also me: 😎