The interior is one of the most complex images, the creation of which takes a lot of effort, time and money. Someone prefers to use the services of specialists, and someone considers himself a specialist and does it himself. In the interior can be used completely different techniques and techniques. Someone prefer simplicity and minimalism, while others seek to frame everything with gilded decorations. There are also a lot of materials for work - from steel and gold to paper and polyethylene. One of the most convenient, perhaps, is polystyrene. What is necessary to do DIY polystyrene crafts?
Material selection
To begin with, it’s worth understanding that not every polystyrene is suitable for work. Normal, packaging, is not of particular interest, since it can not be processed. No, of course, it can be used in the design, but if you need to make any complex figures of polystyrene foam, you can immediately discard this option. The material will need a dense, best PS-4 or PVC. It holds its shape best when carving and does not crumble.
Sketch
Cutting out volumetric objects is not an easy task, and it is not always possible to solve it immediately. First you need to clearly imagine what ultimately should come out and determine the proportions. The most convenient option is to sketch with a pencil, depicting the shadows and volume. For simple letters or flat figures, this is not necessary, but if the goal is to make serious polystyrene crafts with your own hands, then it is better to initially imagine what should come out.
Tools
Styrofoam carving tools vary depending on the dimensions of the parts you need to depict. For the roughest cuts, you can use a saw or jigsaw. For medium sizes - a regular jigsaw. For small parts, use a sharp narrow knife or scalpel. Masters also use soldering irons with special nozzles.
Work process
Polyfoam is a very soft material, it allows you to create almost any shape using a set of tools of various shapes. Work on it can take a lot of time, but still it's faster than making the same from wood. To create large objects, you can glue the foam blocks using almost any glue that does not corrode the surface. You can smooth out the forms with fine sandpaper.
Decor
Do-it-yourself polystyrene foam crafts is not all that is needed to create a finished interior element. After fine-tuning the figure, it must be varnished, and preferably with paint. Attention! Some paints perfectly corrode polystyrene, turning it into a multi-colored jelly. When choosing a coating, first try it on a small piece of your material. Also, the foam miracle can be coated with aluminum or bronze, previously impregnated with a solution of PVA glue. The versatility of the foam allows you to fully reveal your creative imagination.
If the DIY polystyrene crafts turn out, then they will be a great addition to the interior of the room, helping to create a complete and complete image.