Make Realistic Wood from Foam!

In this tutorial, Elizabeth explains in detail how she makes fake wood out of insulation foam.
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Wood Graining Tool:

XPS Foam:

Walnut Hollow Creative Versatool:

Polyisocyanurate Foam (R Max):

Latex Paint:

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[PowerChordEPS]

Another tip I'd like to add is using a wire brush in sports to add more subtle grainy texture and help rough up the edges where some of the cracks are.
Definitely trying this out

[orcas]

I read somewhere that the accelerant in spray paint is what melts the foam. But if you move the can further away it’ll dissipate before it hits it.

[avasworkshop]

OMG this will be so helpful with projects especially becuase this is cheaper than buying massive sheets of plywood. Nice tutorial Elizabeth! Can't wait to see more from you!

[thelogan]

When I saw the wood graining tool in the original video my mind was BLOWN, that tool is so cool and so simple, thank you for making this video! :D

[SeizetheDIY]

Awesome work- I’m working on a faux window and found a lot of cool tips in this video. Thank you! 🖤

[vincentvanpot]

You did a very good job on this video I can tell you have a real talent for this🙂

[pavellishin]

This is great, perfect for a project I have in mind.

[sonias.]

Very good job, , , I got a lot of ideas from this video, , , thank you

[edjohnson]

Great job on the video! Very informative and the finished product looks awesome. You could have a career as a Disney Imagineer!

[GrugTheJust]

The spray paint melts the foam due to the solvent in it. The off-gasing is hazardous. I recommend sealing foam in acrylic first, even a thin coat will prevent the foam melting. Though if you want a rattle can solution, prime it in fast dry polyurethane spray.

[ronnielndn]

You do awesome work the details look spot on.

[stevesteve]

Exellent job, looking forward to trying this

[bridgettlewis]

Thanks Elizabeth! This is an AWESOME tutorial. One question - is the brown color you roll on also latex paint? Thanks for the easy to follow guidelines. I just ordered the cutting tool you use and I can't wait to try it out. Happy Haunting this year!

[MagicCyclops]

I’d like to see how you made that roof

[Niyachelowick]

Amazing what can be done with the foam

[jlmarbrytube]

I want to make hollow foam wood beams.
What do you suggest I use to bound the foam together ?

[jacobbond]

Thanks for the video! Will this foam hold up to outdoor weather like wind? We get strong winds and I've had large foam pieces break before. I'm thinking about making elf houses for Christmas decorations using this if it's strong enough.

[markkevin]

You are a doozer from fraggle rock! Keep doing

[dshort]

I can't find xps foam at any local stores, is there a shortage?

[Sokai.Studio]

Can u make a tree trunk from the foam?