Interesting stuff from General Plastics, I came across the same question a
while back. I ordered some of various densities to do some experimenting
with. The lighter of the stuff was a little too porous for me, but might be
fine for others. The middle range was just sweet! Carved like firm
Basswood and was stiff enough to carve a chain out of it (1/2 - 3/4"
square). It can be made to be 12" thick in 4x8 sheets, plus you can
laminate it to be thicker. I will be bringing it in for my own company in
the future for resale to schools/carvers who need larger stock that will not
warp or be effected by temperatures or climate conditions. Sign makers use
this stuff btw. One mans opinion . . . interesting stuff and I like it.
The heavier grade stuff is really dense and holds the most minute detail.
Patrick
"GaryR52" wrote in message
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Try Last-A-Foam, from General Plastics
(http://www.generalplastics.com/produ...il.php?pid=19&). It's
relatively inexpensive, comes in various sizes and densities, and can be
laminated together to form larger blocks.
Gary
"Rick Cook" wrote in message
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Has anyone carved this stuff? I ran across a sign-maker on the web who
uses it extensively for hand-carved outdoor signs.
See:
http://www.danthoniadesigns.com/dd/u...ource=LeftMenu
It looks like it would be cheaper and more stable than wood outdoors and
they're working it with hand tools.
--RC