Want to know how to glue Styrofoam for a project? Read on to learn just how easy gluing Styrofoam for any of your Styrofoam projects can be! more »
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If you cut Styrofoam incorrectly, the plastic foam may crumble or break in the wrong spots. Try these cutting methods the next time you work with a piece of Styrofoam. more »
Unfortunately Styrofoam is not accepted at recycling centers. Recycle your Styrofoam egg cartons into these cute Christmas Tree Ornaments. more »
Styrofoam insulates plants so that they are protected from the harmful winter elements. While you may be able to buy special Styrofoam items made to protect plants, you can also make Styrofoam structures at home. more »
Chances are, at some point today you have come in contact with Styrofoam. Styrofoam is the brand name for polystyrene foam manufactured by Dow chemical company. The product was invented in 1941. Today, Styrofoam is used in a wide variety of applications. more »
Hardening Styrofoam, or extruded polystyrene foam, is one Hollywood's greatest tricks. The rocks and bricks of most sets are carved from Styrofoam and then artificially hardened. Because it is so easy to shape, Styrofoam is a near-perfect craft medium, except for its lack of durability. Learn to make Styrofoam hard and you can create decorations, stage sets, and Styrofoam models like the Hollywood pros. more »
If you are planning a project that entails gluing Styrofoam, you need to choose the right glue. There are glues that will not bond properly to Styrofoam and may create a mess of your project. Styrofoam glue is especially made to bond Styrofoam pieces for crafts and projects. You can find Styrofoam glue at craft stores or even some retail outlets. more »
Styrofoam cannot be placed in a recycling bin to be used again, but it can be used a second time in your own home. You can give your children some projects to do using the styrofoam you already have in your home. These can be styrofoam meat trays or styrofoam cups. Once you are done with the styrofoam, clean it and set it aside for one of the following craft projects. more »
There are many craft patterns available for Styrofoam ball projects. The Styrofoam balls will need to be cut into halves, quarters or slices for some of the projects you will choose to do. You may even find a project for a hollow Styrofoam ball with a diorama or miniature floral arrangement inside of it. It is important to learn how to cut Styrofoam balls to save on waste and breakage. more »
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