July 15, 2021

What types of EVA foam are there?

Since EVA foam is used for various purposes in addition to decoration, it can be obtained from many places in various forms. There are EVA foam boards, rolls, etc., depending on what it is used for. Some types will be thicker or softer than others, some will have texture on one or both sides, and you’ll find it in a variety of thicknesses.

To get EVA foam, you sometimes have to buy ready-made products intended for other uses, such as thick floor tiles, floor puzzles for children, softer floor mats that come in rolls, or rolls and sheets of very thin foam for hobbyists.

There are three main types of EVA foam:

  • • Packages of plate
  • • roller mats
  • • and hobby foam sheets that can vary in size, thickness, and price.

All types of EVA foam have two “faces”, including EVA foam boards – one side is usually smooth, while the other contains a pattern. The two most popular patterns are the “diamond plate” and “cross pattern” finishes. The key thing to remember is that the color is not that important as you can always paint it and beautify it. If you don’t want to color it, you can find sheets of various colors in bookstores and use them for whatever you need.

What can you make out of EVA foam?

From EVA foam, you can make New Year decorations, flower decorations for various celebrations, as well as baskets and containers for decorating tables for celebrations. It is inevitable material for masquerade ball costumes, making silent books for children and various decorative items.

You can also use it in a game with children, in making various collages and 3D figurines. The Internet is full of interesting ideas and instructions on how to spend the day and make something creative and beautiful with this durable and highly adaptable material.

EVA foam is a light and cheap material for making different shapes.
EVA foam is especially adored by people who make costumes and props for masquerade balls, decorations for birthday parties, because it is light, cheap and can be easily cut, engraved and even shaped with heat in order to created interesting shapes. With enough skill and some home tools and patience, EVA foam can take the shape and texture of any material, so it looks realistic.

How to cut and glue EVA foam?

To cut EVA foam, you need strong and precise scissors. For thicker foam, use a scalpel. For smaller details, the foam needs to be thermally cut, for which different soldering irons are used. However, if you’re not handy with a hot tool and don’t want to experiment, don’t use this without first getting advice from someone more skilled and experienced.
For gluing and attaching one part to another, different glues are used, depending on the purpose of the object – from ordinary school glue to melted foam. For beginners, universal glue is quite enough and will glue small works of art nicely.

All in all – let your imagination run wild and enjoy. Processing EVA foam is easier than you think and with a little patience, it is possible to achieve results you never dreamed of.