{"product_id":"xps-craftfoam-sheets-extruded-polystyrene-for-modelling-prototyping-scenic-builds","title":"XPS Craft Sheets – for Modelling, Diorama, Scenic Builds and props","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I1RciOqw07s?si=gg1cp2G1xArQRQwy\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXPS Craftfoam is a high-density \u003cstrong\u003eExtruded Polystyrene (XPS)\u003c\/strong\u003e sheet designed for precision cutting, shaping and surface finishing...and its available in DARK GREY!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBe sure to check our the very talented \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@JoshForeman\"\u003eJosh Foreman's Youtube\u003c\/a\u003e for some amazing ways to use this material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e EVA or PE cosplay foam — it is a rigid, closed-cell foam \u003cstrong\u003eideal for model making, architectural builds, scenic work and lightweight prop construction\u003c\/strong\u003e where structure and stability are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSheet Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e600 × 250 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickness range: 10mmm, 25mm \u0026amp; 50 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes XPS Different?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike flexible EVA\/PE foam used for costume armour, XPS is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRigid and structurally stable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosed-cell with a smooth surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for carving and sanding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal for hot-wire cutting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt holds fine detail and maintains clean edges when cut, making it a strong choice for architectural and model-scale work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArchitectural models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWar-gaming terrain \u0026amp; scenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel boats, railways \u0026amp; 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