Are there any good tutorials on carving foam , and what tools do you use?

I have one method to help with smoothing things out once you get the basic design worked out....

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Hope this gives you some ideas...the other method is a good sharp pair of scissors and a lot of patience.

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Daryl has a video for everything............. I know it has been a lot of work on his part but we do appreciate it.

Thanks Billy! I really did cover a lot of materials in the old days when I did a weekly live show...man, the memories!!  It is nice to go back and look at them now and then.  I miss the live shows...but hey life gets busy! 

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Thanks Stiq. I tried the scissors without much luck. LOL. So I guess  I'm off to buy a Drimmel tool.

Daryl has a video for everything............. I know it has been a lot of work on his part but we do appreciate it.

I agree his videos have been extremely helpful to me.

Thanks Billy! I really did cover a lot of materials in the old days when I did a weekly live show...man, the memories!!  It is nice to go back and look at them now and then.  I miss the live shows...but hey life gets busy! 

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Can this method be used on styrofoam as well?

Yes you can use this method on Styrofoam. Both can also be cut or carved with serrated kitchen knives and with electric knives.  Small finger nail clipper scissors are good for clean up and detail work.

Yes you can use this method on Styrofoam. Both can also be cut or carved with serrated kitchen knives and with electric knives.  Small finger nail clipper scissors are good for clean up and detail work.

Thanks Shawn,
I am designing a viking helmet, I was going to purchase a 8" stryro foam ball. But more expensive than I expected. So I bought a 1/2 flora foam ball and scooped out the inside with a spoon. LOL


The horns will be made from air dry clay. What do you think of his face so far.?

I have been gone so long that now I discover that the weekly show's are no more?!!! That is a bummer, I was looking forward to seeing them again, oh well, maybe you could do a special sometime Daryl.