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Postby X of Grayscale » Wed Dec 09, 2015 10:13 pm

So i have read we use polyethelene foam. I was wondering if anyone know where to find the mix for it? I cany find polyeurathane mix for 2# just not ethelene

Any ideas?
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Re: Foam

Postby Derian » Thu Dec 10, 2015 9:52 am

What do you mean the 'mix' for it? Are you asking where to buy foam?
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Re: Foam

Postby Hippo » Thu Dec 10, 2015 11:00 am

are you looking to create your own foam? weapons are made from foam sheets that are purchased. you may need to further explain what you are asking here.
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Re: Foam

Postby X of Grayscale » Thu Dec 10, 2015 10:30 pm

I know they are made out of foam sheets lol. Sorry guess was kind of vague. Yes im looking to make foam. As stated i can find it for polyurethane just not polyethylene
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Re: Foam

Postby Derian » Fri Dec 11, 2015 9:25 am

You probably aren't going to have any luck. The foam we typically use is crosslinked polyethelene, which describes how the actual molecules are linked to each other. From what I understand, there are two main ways that these molecules get crosslinked: via a chemical reaction and via irradiation. In any case, it's unlikely that you're going to be able to find something that you can do in a home setting.

What ultimately are you trying to accomplish?
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