Architects....model makers...craftspeople....help.

[dave v. in nc]

I know that some of you are architects, designers, etc....I'm trying to source a product that was brand named Balsafoam, also know as lexathane...I used to use it to sculpt furniture details such as carved mouldings and elements and such...similar to florists' foam, but finer grain, carveable with a popsicle stick, glueable, and paintable. Much faster and easier than carving wood for presentations or to send to chair-makers, i.e.....
I think whomever manufactured it went south....Internet has been a goose-egg. Any help appreciated...and thanks.

 

[Oldbmwcoupes]

Try Drew Foam north of Nashville in Portland, TN. They have a variety of different polystyrene weights they produce in.

 

[dave v. in nc]

Thanks, Mark, I'll give them a try...

 

[rsporsche]

Dave its been so long since i've made foam models - we used a hot wire machine, cut like butter ... as long as you didn't push too hard and break the wire. its a very fine cell foam - great stuff. the better stuff was always a light blue. unfortunately i never bought it, we had people who just ordered it by the boat load - generally 4" thick sheets

 

[Lucas]

Soft Balsafoam Replacement

Although this product has been discontinued by the manufacturer - we have a great substitute! Plastic foam carves like butter and paints like wood. For sculpting, model-making, block stamps & printing. Any tool cuts sharp detail. Won't expand or contract.Dunaboard aka Balsa-Foam is different...

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https://www.amazon.com/balsa-foam/s?k=balsa+foam

 

[dave v. in nc]

Thanks for that..I saw their products before, and liked the one show but it is "sold out"...whatever that means...Most of the product on amazon is polystyrene (what I call styrofoam) I'll try again. Attached is a picture from maybe thirty years ago of their products...

 

[Lucas]

4lb Corafoam / Dunaboard U40 Small Blocks

High density CORAFOAM® (HDU) is an innovative polyurethane substrate used for a variety of applications in the signage, theming and modeling in aerospace, composite, architectural and design industries. With its excellent workability, grain-free consistency and broad range of densities (4 lb/ft3...

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31lb Corafoam / Dunaboard U310 Small Sheets Blocks

High density CORAFOAM® (HDU) is an innovative polyurethane substrate used for a variety of applications in the signage, theming and modeling in aerospace, co...

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I think that the two products from the links above would be suitable for your needs.

 

[dave v. in nc]

I will give them a try, thanks Lucas...

 

[Lucas]

Corafoam 2lb R20 Propfoam

CORAFOAM R-series Polyisocyanurate Foam is a new series of Prop Foam developed specifically for the carving industry. This new product line includes Prop Foa...

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Please check this product.
Material structure down to the smallest details.