i use benfranklin crafts, but all they have is 1 inch foam. ive just been using it whole. but on my last puppet i sliced it in half with a razor blade. i dont recommend it though its hard to do and it takes along time and its not even after slicing. hope this helps

I need 1/2" foam that is denser (is that a word) than the green foam at Joanns.  
Anyone have any idea what I need to ask for?

Ask for EVA or high density foam. It is what I use for body characters and even some styles or hand puppets. On hand puppets I use 2lb 1/2" and on body chareter you can increase to 4lb or even the 1".

If your in the ct area google new england foam they have all sorts of foam but there is a 150 dollar min order.

I'm looking for a new foam supplier near or around South Carolina. I've ordered from Southeastern foam in N.C. ( not interested) and my last order came from Albany foam. I ordered two 50 foot rolls of 24" wide X 1/2" The foam was flat in the center and never regained it's shape. So I don't want to order from them anymore. Another problem is I like to know up front what my shipping is going to be before I place my order. If anyone has any suggestions I would like to know. I had to take my puppet kits down off the SS Puppets site until I solve my foam issues.

Hi, Just come across this forum topic, hope the following helps, I am based in London UK and have been making puppets and props which require various types of foam, there are many suppliers ive come across in the UK www.efoam.co.uk i have found to be the most reliable and comprehensive in the products they stock. I often use zotefoam in small quantities and I cannot find this anywhere else other than efoam. Hope this helps, any questions, please let me know

This is where I usually get my Plastazote for anybody looking in the UK.