+epicfantasy Sorry I can be dramatic I just like double headed & Templar kite shield & you do your projects so well. I'm one fo you many big fans I really like your projects.
Wow, this is such a thorough and informative video! I never thought I’d need a bevel or right angle tool until I saw all your organizers. You pointed out so many different uses and applications for it! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creations!
Omg THANK YOU! I love FOAM BOARD I have made shelves for my kitchen with it but I never seen like actual “furniture” like creations. This is amazing thank you
Great how to video. As a cabinetmaker, I never realized all the cool joinery and construction that can be done with foam board. And you can do it all with simple hand tools-very cool.
Thank you for this video! I will be using foam board for the first time next month regarding a Valentine's Day decor project. Since I am unfamiliar with foam board, I searched for a video to become familiar with it and this was the first one that popped up and it was informative. Thank you again!
Just bumped into your video and watching in 2020. I love working with foam board and I've been making projects with them for years but without those tools. Must buy. Thanks a million for sharing.
I painted both sides of my poster board with acrylic paint/water mix on both sides and it still bowed. I then misted it with water and pressed it in between wax paper for 72+ hours (as one would to flatten cardboard) When I removed the board after a few minutes I noticed it started to bow again. Lol🤔. I thought I'd try using polymer varnish on a corner to see if that'll flatten it for good. I do welcome any advice/resolves to this issue? If I figure it out I'll share my resolution here to help others. I will say I enjoyed this video. Very informative as to different ways to use poster board and various tools. You've done some wonderful things with this board. Thanks for sharing! UPDATE: I checked on the poster board that I had pressing for 72+ hours. I guess all it needed was time and patience because it stayed flat. 😉☺
Ooh those cutters look cool. I have made several containers for my millions of markers that need to be stored horizontally. I'd love that angle cutter, that would improve the edges so much. I was looking for tips to prevent jagged edges, guess its as simple as using sharp tools. Good video thx!
Thank you very much showing the foam board i never used before and thinking about the size and diffrent used of it very informative thank you again its gives me very helfull information keep it up when ever i used it for my project iwill send you the picture
Thank you for your informative and creative vid. I didn't know about the various cutting tools - I like the bevel because it make the corners neat and clean and will use that to make a new project due in November. Take care out there and thanks for sharing!
Excellent. I'mma make a few prop weapons out of these for future projects. Had work with wood for a while now & thinking to look for another material that is lot more light weight while remaining stiff & strong. Don't want to work with EVA foam because after awhile, the foam can warp & curl from experience.
holy crap, you are crazy talented! If you read this, what kind of paint do you recommend to paint foam boards? I would like to make some jewelry displays :)
Hi guy i loved it your video i going to make some project and was seeing i will need a cutting knife border or edge like yours , but i dont have idea where can i find it, i looking in ebay but there’s not like that please can you say where can i buy it or the name for that tool I will appreciate to much Thanks a lot🙂👌
I was wondering if you'd think it would be ok to do a puzzle on a piece of foam board. Not to mount it, just for easy flipping when through, so I can tape the back.
I really like this new series. It will help get the basics for doing your projects. I'm interested about your sculpting foam (e.g. your diorama waterfall).
Very informative video with useful tips. I found all my answers to questions I had about a craft project I'm wanting to do- a DIY magazine holder with poster board foam I have on hand versus cardboard box which I would have to get at a grocery store. Also, to decorate my magazine holder, instead of using patterned duct tape, I was going to paint it but after learning it can curve, I decided am going to purchase a roll of duct tape from dollar tree. Thanks for making this video and sharing your knowledge on it (Currently researching which Xacto knife to purchase for the cutting because my sharpest brand name scissors won't cut the foam..well it is but I'm dulling the blade and I know it won't give me a clean straight cut like the Xacto would).
I've been using a big sheet of it for a surface for my videos, because it makes it easier to see what I'm doing. I wonder if you could make a catapult out of it?
Thankyou for all this information 👍How much weight can these foam boards take on them without bending? I was wondering if foam board can be used as a base for 3d air dry clay painting
Thanks, I made that out of foam. I have a whole series of videos on the making of it right here: ua-cam.com/play/PLmikw45YEhFwe6aMsFuUaAISUSvao-xKt.html
Hay that trick with the water was excellent,natural curve save trying to bend without breaking. My question is the most simple, I find it hard to cut straight lines in 5mm foam board with exacto knife, even with a ruler. When I push the blade tight against the metal rupee so It stays straight, the knife stil goes off and finds its own line which is not straight. Am I pushing too hard on knife or is the blade too blunt? I even tried heating blade up hoping it would fly through but I must of not done it for long enough. Thank you. England fan.
Thanks for the great comment. This is a matter of training your hands to a new position. Your hands being shoulder width apart tends to pull the cutting hand away from the ruler. It's a natural biomechanic. Rotate the piece so the ruler is more parallel to your shoulders. Give it some practice with scraps of foam. Hey and very clever idea about heating the xacto blade. I might give that some testing.
Great new series! I really enjoy videos of tips and tricks about tools and materials, really gets the creative juices flowing! Also, please, if you can, make a tutorial about that desk organizer, I really need to make one of those for my studio and would love to have one like yours. Thanks so much, Will!
We liked watching this video, and the solar system model was our favorite part. We are sisters who use foam board to make furniture and rooms for dolls.
Originally, I was just going to say thanks for the video, but I think now it's a damn good one not only for crafters, but modelers.Looked up Foam Werks tools on Ebay and they also have one that allows circles to be made. Definitely have a use for these tools. Also didn't know hot glue guns actually came in 2 settings which explains why my nephew doesn't use one as it always melted the plastic.Getting back into plastic modeling (1/35th scale) after 15-20 years, but not aircraft/armor this time. Going for zombie dioramas and want to build stores/homes with foam board. There are plastic kits of buildings available, but they're vaccuformed, so there's no interior and of course, there's the price.
What sort of foam is it? I don't think it's polystyrene, as it resists glue and spray paint/ adhesive. Also, what sort of tensile strength does it have? Based on my experience with foam board it doesn't have a ton of cross lateral strength, it told a to fold or sag, so I'm surprised you could use it for shelves like that.
Hi Sir! I just wanna ask if it’s ok to spray paint the Foam Board to enhance its color? I was about to spary paint black, a black foam board so that it will look more expensive looking. Thanks you sir!
They do sell black foam board. It's ok to spray paint foam board but.... try not to get any on the actual foam core. THe spray paint instantly melts it.
Like this new series of videos on tips and tools? GIve me a thumbs up to let me know you want more of these vids.
+epicfantasy can you make a double headed ax & a Templar kite shield
+epicfantasy PPPPPLLLLLEEEEEAAAAASSSSSEEEEE:(!
+epicfantasy Sorry I can be dramatic I just like double headed & Templar kite shield & you do your projects so well. I'm one fo you many big fans I really like your projects.
I loved it when u threw the knife
I have some leftover foam board from Christmas which foam board project would you suggest me to do?
Wow, this is such a thorough and informative video! I never thought I’d need a bevel or right angle tool until I saw all your organizers. You pointed out so many different uses and applications for it! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and creations!
Super helpful information “THANK YOU” Sir.-God bless you
You are very welcome. Thanks for watching :)
Wow, you do a lot with foam board! Thanks for ideas on how to cut and adhere them together!
Omg THANK YOU! I love FOAM BOARD I have made shelves for my kitchen with it but I never seen like actual “furniture” like creations. This is amazing thank you
Great how to video. As a cabinetmaker, I never realized all the cool joinery and construction that can be done with foam board. And you can do it all with simple hand tools-very cool.
Great comment. Your cabinetry skills will translate well. Be sure to let me know about any projects you make!
@@epicfantasy what glue does you use . Is it instant adhesive.
I really appreciate all this information.
Thank you for this video! I will be using foam board for the first time next month regarding a Valentine's Day decor project. Since I am unfamiliar with foam board, I searched for a video to become familiar with it and this was the first one that popped up and it was informative. Thank you again!
Thank you. I've passed this stuff for years and barely noticed it. The storage units were great. Also luv that grey beard!
Amazing video. Straight to the point, covered everything, easy to understand. Thank you.
thanks for the video!!! that is exactly what I was needing to know!! I m loving all your tips and videos. so awesome!
Just bumped into your video and watching in 2020. I love working with foam board and I've been making projects with them for years but without those tools. Must buy. Thanks a million for sharing.
Super useful!! I’m excited!!
I love foam board!
I painted both sides of my poster board with acrylic paint/water mix on both sides and it still bowed. I then misted it with water and pressed it in between wax paper for 72+ hours (as one would to flatten cardboard) When I removed the board after a few minutes I noticed it started to bow again. Lol🤔.
I thought I'd try using polymer varnish on a corner to see if that'll flatten it for good. I do welcome any advice/resolves to this issue? If I figure it out I'll share my resolution here to help others.
I will say I enjoyed this video. Very informative as to different ways to use poster board and various tools. You've done some wonderful things with this board. Thanks for sharing!
UPDATE: I checked on the poster board that I had pressing for 72+ hours. I guess all it needed was time and patience because it stayed flat. 😉☺
Love this stuff! Going to make a storage unit for my (many) polymer clay tools and supplies. Thank you 😊
thanks for the description of foam board
Thank you! That was an inspiring video! Absolutely life-changing 😊
Ooh those cutters look cool. I have made several containers for my millions of markers that need to be stored horizontally. I'd love that angle cutter, that would improve the edges so much. I was looking for tips to prevent jagged edges, guess its as simple as using sharp tools. Good video thx!
This tutorial was AWESOME! Thank youuuu !
what kind of paint do you use? and will spray do? and which do you prefer spray paint or the one you use? and is the paint you use cheaper?
thx, i want to build my first DIY model airplane, i'll get a hold of this stuff and start working on it.
It's cool to see part of your workshop. It's surprising how many tools you have.
Great information ..thanks alot for sharing..love your foamboard projects ..
very nice. I enjoyed your video. very informative.
Really nice explanation, got interested in foamboard work. Thanks.
So glad I came across your tutorial! You are very entertaining! Thank you! New subscriber!
How do you keep the paper from coming off the foam board after painting it? Which glue is the best for foam?
Do you have a tutorial for that paint organizer shelf it looks really nice and i would like to make it?
Thank you very much showing the foam board i never used before and thinking about the size and diffrent used of it very informative thank you again its gives me very helfull information keep it up when ever i used it for my project iwill send you the picture
Useful explanation. Thank You.
Thanks! Very helpful video!
Nice explanation thanks
Thanks for your new Serie. This Video helped me a lot.
+Kati Riese Thanks for watching!
i liked the castle that you built behind
now for that I am subscribing u
Hey man keep doing what you are doing keep up the good work appreciate it
You sound like Teddy from Bob's Burgers and it's the best thing ever.
Thank you for your informative and creative vid. I didn't know about the various cutting tools - I like the bevel because it make the corners neat and clean and will use that to make
a new project due in November. Take care out there and thanks for sharing!
Thank you so much for this vid very easy to follow and great info that I was after 😊
Very informative. Thank you.💯
Excellent. I'mma make a few prop weapons out of these for future projects. Had work with wood for a while now & thinking to look for another material that is lot more light weight while remaining stiff & strong. Don't want to work with EVA foam because after awhile, the foam can warp & curl from experience.
Nice X-acto knife throwing skills in the intro bro
+Death Rhino Thanks, I should do an xacto dart board, of course out of foam board!
thanks bro for this epic video but a question from where we buy foam board
Amazing and helpful vedio thank you 😊
Thank you ❤
holy crap, you are crazy talented! If you read this, what kind of paint do you recommend to paint foam boards? I would like to make some jewelry displays :)
Any tips for making a a simple sandwich board completely from foamboard (no wood)
Would really like to see how you made the organizer on your work bench.
Hi guy i loved it your video i going to make some project and was seeing i will need a cutting knife border or edge like yours , but i dont have idea where can i find it, i looking in ebay but there’s not like that please can you say where can i buy it or the name for that tool
I will appreciate to much
Thanks a lot🙂👌
Awesome passion
Great video
Can you use foam boards on the inside of mobile home trailers walls to redecorate the house?
I was wondering if you'd think it would be ok to do a puzzle on a piece of foam board. Not to mount it, just for easy flipping when through, so I can tape the back.
Do you have any idea of the best way to punch holes in a foam board? I’d like to make a foam board book.
Nice video 👍
I really like this new series. It will help get the basics for doing your projects. I'm interested about your sculpting foam (e.g. your diorama waterfall).
+Gallowglass Thanks! Yes, hot wire foam cutters is coming up.
epicfantasy Thank you!
Very informative video with useful tips. I found all my answers to questions I had about a craft project I'm wanting to do- a DIY magazine holder with poster board foam I have on hand versus cardboard box which I would have to get at a grocery store. Also, to decorate my magazine holder, instead of using patterned duct tape, I was going to paint it but after learning it can curve, I decided am going to purchase a roll of duct tape from dollar tree. Thanks for making this video and sharing your knowledge on it (Currently researching which Xacto knife to purchase for the cutting because my sharpest brand name scissors won't cut the foam..well it is but I'm dulling the blade and I know it won't give me a clean straight cut like the Xacto would).
Hi Do you think foam Board will make a good backing for art prints already have the mounts but not the backing Board . Great tutorial .
What is stronger foam board or cardboard
I've been using a big sheet of it for a surface for my videos, because it makes it easier to see what I'm doing. I wonder if you could make a catapult out of it?
Thankyou for all this information 👍How much weight can these foam boards take on them without bending?
I was wondering if foam board can be used as a base for 3d air dry clay painting
Can foam board be used to insulate a box for shipping? If not, do you have any suggestions?
I noticed that beautiful castle in the backround...did you make that out of foam board?? And THANK YOU for this video!! :-)
Thanks, I made that out of foam. I have a whole series of videos on the making of it right here: ua-cam.com/play/PLmikw45YEhFwe6aMsFuUaAISUSvao-xKt.html
Cool video. Very useful.
Hay that trick with the water was excellent,natural curve save trying to bend without breaking.
My question is the most simple, I find it hard to cut straight lines in 5mm foam board with exacto knife, even with a ruler. When I push the blade tight against the metal rupee so It stays straight, the knife stil goes off and finds its own line which is not straight.
Am I pushing too hard on knife or is the blade too blunt? I even tried heating blade up hoping it would fly through but I must of not done it for long enough.
Thank you. England fan.
Thanks for the great comment. This is a matter of training your hands to a new position. Your hands being shoulder width apart tends to pull the cutting hand away from the ruler. It's a natural biomechanic. Rotate the piece so the ruler is more parallel to your shoulders. Give it some practice with scraps of foam. Hey and very clever idea about heating the xacto blade. I might give that some testing.
Amazing do you know in witch shop can i buy this foam board in india.
Perfect review ever liked
Excellent thank you!!!!
Any hints to keep sharp corners of the foam board?
Thank you
Which glue will be suitable to stick foam boards on wall
Great new series! I really enjoy videos of tips and tricks about tools and materials, really gets the creative juices flowing! Also, please, if you can, make a tutorial about that desk organizer, I really need to make one of those for my studio and would love to have one like yours. Thanks so much, Will!
+Rocket Girl I should have shot video when I made it! Maybe I will do a web tutorial with pics.
+epicfantasy that would be cool! Thanks :)
Awsome video! Thanks Epic Fantasy!
Can we use this for planes
Foam board is a basic material I've used in many crafts, including costumes, props, and dioramas. It's versatile if you're imaginative.
Very informative , can you please tell me would it make a watertight joint ? Can I use making working model ships out of thin plywood ?
We liked watching this video, and the solar system model was our favorite part. We are sisters who use foam board to make furniture and rooms for dolls.
if you paint it with some type of waterproof paint can it be used outside?
Originally, I was just going to say thanks for the video, but I think now it's a damn good one not only for crafters, but modelers.Looked up Foam Werks tools on Ebay and they also have one that allows circles to be made. Definitely have a use for these tools. Also didn't know hot glue guns actually came in 2 settings which explains why my nephew doesn't use one as it always melted the plastic.Getting back into plastic modeling (1/35th scale) after 15-20 years, but not aircraft/armor this time. Going for zombie dioramas and want to build stores/homes with foam board. There are plastic kits of buildings available, but they're vaccuformed, so there's no interior and of course, there's the price.
Foam board is awesome!
So glad I found this
Can I hot glue items on
top of the board or will it melt? Ty
Hot gluing items to the top will be quite ok.
@@epicfantasy
Awesome! Ty going for it ! 😄
Is Styrofoam d same as foam board. Please reply.
This was superrrrrr helpful! You just gained a new subscriber 😊
hi... i need to make POP display from Foam board
could you please brief that part
Great for board game inserts
What kind of paint do you use to paint foam board
thank you
Sir I loved it but can you please tell that where we can get it from outside
Thank you! I love your video! I wonder if I could use foam board to make shallow shelving to hold my wool needle-felted small dolls... hmm
I didn't know about the Foam Werks tools pretty cool
So interesting. Thank you loads for these info.
Brilliant, thanks very much x
is this not related to the water in the paint like acryl? What happens with colors which are oil based?
Can i use the rabbet cutter in thicker foam broad ? Please let me know . Thank you
Where We can get that different types of cutters....
Damn i hope I can find this at my local diy stores
What sort of foam is it? I don't think it's polystyrene, as it resists glue and spray paint/ adhesive. Also, what sort of tensile strength does it have? Based on my experience with foam board it doesn't have a ton of cross lateral strength, it told a to fold or sag, so I'm surprised you could use it for shelves like that.
Can I use this for my cat shelter?
Hi Sir! I just wanna ask if it’s ok to spray paint the Foam Board to enhance its color? I was about to spary paint black, a black foam board so that it will look more expensive looking. Thanks you sir!
They do sell black foam board. It's ok to spray paint foam board but.... try not to get any on the actual foam core. THe spray paint instantly melts it.
I saw you had a stand where you put some paints , so my question is how many pounds can it hold!? And what thickness you used?
Huzzah! top notch information here good sir.
+X.david Williams Thanks :)