How To Make Custom Foam Storage Inserts - Foam Casting Tutorial

In this mold making how-to guide video, Milo shows the steps to create a custom made foam insert for electronics or other delicate equipment. The insert is created using FlexFoam-iT!™ X 10 pound pourable urethane foam. Once the foam cures, the insert can be used in a storage drawer, travel case, or anywhere a piece of equipment would benefit from supportive cushioning.

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[rolfathan]

Man. It's a lot of effort buy I cannot deny how nice it looks with those super soft edges. Very nice work.

[literate-aside]

Great video. For me, Kaizen and similar products make a lot more sense. They’re quick, easy, and the removed material can be glued down and a new insert made.

[arcuchi]

Fantastic, is it possible to do exactly the same but with EVA foam? I would lime to make foam inserts for harmonica cases

[bablenacklemoron]

10:32 Great. Thanks Smooth-On, now I am craving 3 beers.

[JOEGGGJOE]

Great video. Back pressure home cut out is a great idea. I've dealt with air pockets at times with expansion foam.

[BMCOmotors]

I'd like to see how is built some kind of motorcycle seat like the acerbis x-seat!, Great Video!

[UncleDiddles]

Id like to see this used to make custom foam inserts for a pelican case

[markrainey]

I would like to see a take on customise a shakespeare 2018 beta box for my fly reels and spare spools and needs to be closed cell foam because the foam will get wet.... great video

[AmorCNCLaser]

Unbelievable! I though it is EVA foam, but it is for box. usful video!

[alessandrocernuzzi]

Amazing! I'm totally going to mould this foam for my camera and telescope cases :)

[rescuemethod]

can this be used for a shoe footbed? I'd like to test and adjust how soft and cushioned it is, how much rebound and how is the compression set over time. Also, can a textile be cemented to the surface? is heat/pressure needed?

[toddgregory]

I’d like to see an Archery Target be made from your product.

[KRGraphicsCG]

I wonder how to use this for custom helmet foam (non PPE).

[MerinaAmos]

How could I use this technique for music instrument cases? Octoban drums specifically.

[jayswan]

I would like to make domed decals for my daughter’s softball
team helmets with their numbers and possibly the school’s mascot. Or please let
us know what materials works best for custom domed decals. One thing I have
noticed with store bought domed decals are that the color under the domed flexible
material fade with time in the harsh sun. Is there a UV additive that can be
added to protect the original printed colors? The base material will likely be
printed on an ink jet printer with either photo paper or regular bond paper. One
final thought, will the printed paper need to be sealed with something prior to
adding the domed material, which you suggest, to keep the colors from running? Can
you do that as a project as I know a lot of parents would love to do this for family
projects? Thanks a bunch.

[benhuber]

This is a great video!!! I found it while looking for a way to make tool box inserts for wrenches, pliers ect. Would this foam be the best for that? Or would a more rigid foam be better since it's not delicate equipment? Thanks for the video! You gained a subscriber because of

[kevinyaeger]

Is this mold repeatable? Can you use it multiple times without having to reapply a release agent or fix the clay?

[gazalapathan]

Hi there, the mold for the camera and lenses looks amazing! I want to create tall, light weight indoor planters for my home using using two sonotubes - 10 inch & 8 inch diameters to create a hollow tall cylinder. Height 36 inches.

Thinking of using Foam -iT X self expanding foam to pour in between these sonotubes to create this planter. I plan to suspend an 8 inch wide planter on the top rim of this cylinder. I am not worried about the external looks - can paint it. Will this cylinder be strong enough to stand on its own and hold the weight of the potted plants? If not, what reinforcements could be used to hold the shape? Quite a few friends are looking for creating their own tall planters at home, as anything on the market is super expensive - especially if we want a few around the house.

If you have a better plan to create this, could you please make a video demonstrating these? Thank you so much.

[jammywesty]

Hi guys. Do you have a product suitable for making that open cell foam showcased at 0:39?

[TiborFuto]

Is there a flexible foam that is ESD safe?