River diorama tutorial by Merrick of High Eye Workshop, featuring a carved foam base utilizing a Hot Wire Foam Factory Sculpting Tool. Includes in-depth tutorial video.

Foam has become an integral part of model railroad scenery, letting the enthusiast create almost any kind of terrain as a backdrop.

Common (and not so common) Questions & Answers about foam, using foam with Hot Wire tools, different types of foam, etc.

Handmade Christmas yard art including a gingerbread house, reindeer, sleigh and more! Learn how it was done with foam and Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

Beautiful glass mosaic art pieces with Styrofoam bases, by Katherine England and her students. Carved with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

A giant teacup for a themed event made out of pink XPS foam and carved with the Hot Wire Foam Factory Sculpting Tool.

A Monstrous Wasp for a Halloween Haunt Carved using Hot Wire Foam Factory Tools. A great tutorial for foam carving, sculpting, and drawing out your sculpture design.

A redesign of a Mardi Gras Queen’s Float, with a huge crown and panels of filigree made out of EPS Styrofoam and carved with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

Make signs for fun and for profit with foam! Foam is low cost, lightweight, and easy to sculpt with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools, making it an ideal material for high quality signs and displays.

Learn how to create this Mount Everest model for use in your terrarium with tools from Hot Wire Foam Factory! Includes a hide for your pet tarantula or lizard to hang out in.

Gunpla model diorama for New York Comic Con contest, carved with the Hot Wire Foam Factory Sculpting Tool.

The foam cutting tools of choice for hobbyists and professionals. Now, cutting foam is fast, fun, and easy! Just click on the video to see the tool or product in action.

Realistic Halloween foam twin sisters tombstone prop created with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and coatings. "They came into the world together and left together on Christmas Eve"

This Multi-Heat Pro Power Station allows you to set the optimal cutting speed for all of our Craft and Pro Tools for more creative sculpting. Has four hea...

Vertical Artisans Industrial Tool Kit - This is the ultimate heavy-duty foam cutting tool kit. This kit includes a 4-Foot Compound Bow Cutter, Industrial Hot Knife Kit, Industrial Router and compact Industrial Power Supply. These tools will get those unwieldy 4x8-foot foam blocks and sheets knocked down to manageable sizes in no time. Built for pros, these tools are fast and agile and built to last, yet light and comfortable to hold. Vertical Artisans is a subscription based web site that illustrates the styles, methods, and techniques of vertical decorative concrete utilizing foam core construction. Their artists use Hot Wire Foam Factory Industrial tools in their classes and demos. WHAT'S INCLUDED: -4-Foot Compound Bow Cutter, Multi-Heat Power Supply (110-230 volt input, works in all countries), four 4-foot and four 2-foot cutting wires -Industrial Hot Knife Kit with Industrial Knife, 4-Inch and 6-Inch straight blades, Sled Guide with replaceable 12-Inch semi-rigid grooving blade and 12-Inch shapeable grooving blade, four easy to hand-shape 12-Inch round and flat blades for creative cutting, a cleaning brush and a sturdy carrying case (220 Volt models for use in other countries available at no extra charge) -Industrial Router with four 32-inch Shapeable Wires -Compact Industrial Power Supply -Printed Instructions 90-Day Manufacturer Warranty -------------------------------------------------------- TOOL BASICS: Ideal for Use with Styrofoam, EPS, XPS, and Foam Board Starts cutting immediately Cuts continuously without overheating Versatile blades for creative sculpting Sturdy yet lightweight bodies Compound Bow Cutter and Industrial Router made in USA Used by professionals for everything from art installations to cutting and grooving SIP and ICF construction panels These tools are for doing fast and serious damage to your big foam projects, and to you if not used properly -------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT IDEAS: - letters and numbers - signs - displays - mosaic substrates - sculpture armatures - home and garden crafts and decor - theatre sets and props - Christmas village displays - Halloween village displays - model train displays - model drafting - dioramas - gaming terrain - aquarium and terrarium decor - nursery decor - RC models - props - cosplay - VBS sets - fine art sculptures - If you can imagine it, you can make it! PROJECT GALLERY: http://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/user/hwff69 -------------------------------------------------------- POWER SUPPLIES FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: For buyers outside the USA, we offer 220 Volt models at no extra charge, just let us know in the notes which country's power supply you will require upon checkout. -------------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING WITHIN THE US: For buyers in the USA, we generally use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail, unless otherwise requested. Additional charges may apply, contact us for a custom quote if you need expedited shipping. SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE US: For international buyers, we generally use USPS Priority Mail, unless otherwise requested. We ship worldwide - contact us for a custom shipping quote. -------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: If you have questions, please Convo us or call us toll-free at 1-866-735-9255 (9AM-4PM, PST, Monday through Friday). -------------------------------------------------------- COMPATIBILITY: Our Hot Wire tools work best on rigid polystyrene foams, also known as expanded polystyrene (EPS, Styrofoam or bead-board foam) and extruded polystyrene foam (XEPS or XPS or pink or blue insulation foam). If you are unsure whether or not this tool will cut the foam you intend to cut, please contact us before buying. The Hot Wire tools will cut many kinds of foam, but always check with the foam manufacturer to make sure there are no health or safety hazards when using hot wire tools. NOTE: Polyurethane foam (upholstery foam) should NOT be cut with hot wire tools. It needs a ton of heat, gives off toxic fumes, and leaves a lot of melted plastic wherever it is cut. We recommend that the polyurethane foams only be cut with a blade or saw. -------------------------------------------------------- WARRANTY: Warranties; Limitation of Liability for Merchandise This product is warranted for non-commercial use within the fifty states of the USA and the District of Columbia as follows: For 90 days from the original date of purchase, HWFF INC. will, at its option repair or replace a defective unit free of charge, if the unit is defective due to an original manufacturer's defect. This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results from alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect. Except as herein expressly set forth, HWFF INC. shall not, under any circumstances be responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of the equipment. The consumers' sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above. SHOULD YOUR UNIT REQUIRE SERVICE, please fill out this form: https://hotwirefoamfactory.com/return1.html HWFF, Inc. disclaims any liability for product defect claims that are due to product misuse, improper product selection and/or misapplication and any description, picture or other information communicated does not express or imply a warranty that the products are merchantable or fit for a particular purpose. Any liability for consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages is expressly disclaimed. HWFF, Inc.’s liability in all events is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase price paid for the product that gives rise to any liability. -------------------------------------------------------- BACK TO THE SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWireFoamFactory

Description: Precision Engraver Kit Mfg #: K12 Electrical Warning - All electrical products have U.S. standard plugs and voltage. Due to damage that can occur when using incompatible plugs, sockets, or converters, Blick does not ship electrical items or accessories outside of North America or to freight forwarders.

Control both angle and depth of cut with all hand tools. Simply clamp the tool of your choice into the Sled at the desired angle and depth and start cutti...

Foam Cutting Scroll Table, #K03. Great for cutting accurate straight edges, strips, angles, curves, cylinders, cones, etc. A simple adjustment to the arm allows you to make angled cuts. Excellent for cutting styrofoam, EPS foam, XPS foam, and polystyrene foam. Proudly hand-made in the USA! INCLUDES: (1) 12"x14" Scroll Table (4) Long-Life Replacement Cutting Blades (1) Single-Temperature Wall Plug Power Supply (1) 30-Minute Instructional DVD 90-Day Manufacturer Warranty See it in action here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDBjh5-oYvg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofdllnXI-cI *Not Included Fence Accessory Kit Shown in Picture 4: https://www.etsy.com/listing/529092633/usa-made-scroll-table-traveling-fence -------------------------------------------------------- TOOL BASICS: Ideal for Use with Styrofoam, EPS, XPS, and Foam Board Heats Up Quickly Easy On/Off Switch 12-feet of Cord for Easy Reach Compatible with Included Crafters Power Supply or Upgraded Pro-Power Supply SCROLL TABLE: Table arm is 9.75" high. There are 9" from the cutting blade to the back of the table. This is the world's best foam cutting tool for modeling buildings, slicing walls, making columns, custom signs, and much, much more. Made from industrial strength ABS plastic. DVD: The 85-minute DVD shows you all the basics you need to get started immediately and make just about any shape imaginable out of polystyrene foam. You'll learn the best techniques for painting and gluing, plus tons of other handy tips. -------------------------------------------------------- EASY UPGRADE: Need more power? No problem! Upgrade to a Variable Heat or Multi-Heat Power Station! https://www.etsy.com/listing/503556367/variable-heat-pro-power-supply-for-hot?ref=shop_home_active_1 -------------------------------------------------------- PROJECT IDEAS: - letters and numbers - signs - displays - mosaic substrates - sculpture armatures - home and garden crafts and decor - theatre sets and props - Christmas village displays - Halloween village displays - model train displays - model drafting - dioramas - gaming terrain - aquarium and terrarium decor - nursery decor - RC models - props - cosplay - VBS sets - fine art sculptures - If you can imagine it, you can make it! PROJECT GALLERY: http://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/ YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/user/hwff69 -------------------------------------------------------- POWER SUPPLIES FOR INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: For buyers outside the USA, we have power supplies that will work with your sockets with the correct voltage and pin setup and we will include one with your kit at no extra charge - just let us know in the notes which country's power supply you will require upon checkout. -------------------------------------------------------- SHIPPING WITHIN THE US: For buyers in the USA, we generally use FedEx and USPS Priority Mail, unless otherwise requested. Additional charges may apply, contact us for a custom quote if you need expedited shipping. SHIPPING OUTSIDE THE US: For international buyers, we generally use USPS Priority Mail, unless otherwise requested. We ship worldwide - contact us for a custom shipping quote. -------------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT: If you have questions, please Convo us or call us toll-free at 1-866-735-9255 (9AM-4PM, PST, Monday through Friday). -------------------------------------------------------- COMPATIBILITY: Our Hot Wire tools work best on rigid polystyrene foams, also known as expanded polystyrene (aka: EPS, Styrofoam or bead-board foam) and extruded polystyrene foam (aka: as XEPS or XPS or pink or blue insulation foam). If you are unsure whether or not this tool will cut the foam you intend to cut, please contact us before buying. The Hot Wire tools will cut many kinds of foam, but always check with the foam manufacturer to make sure there are no health or safety hazards when using hot wire tools with their foam. NOTE: Polyurethane foam (aka upholstery foam) should NOT be cut with hot wire tools. It needs a ton of heat, gives off toxic fumes, and leaves a lot of melted plastic wherever it is cut. We recommend that the polyurethane foams only be cut with a blade or saw. -------------------------------------------------------- WARRANTY: Warranties; Limitation of Liability for Merchandise This product is warranted for non-commercial use within the fifty states of the USA and the District of Columbia as follows: For 90 days from the original date of purchase, HWFF INC. will, at its option repair or replace a defective unit free of charge, if the unit is defective due to an original manufacturer's defect. This warranty covers normal use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure which results from alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect. Except as herein expressly set forth, HWFF INC. shall not, under any circumstances be responsible for any direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damage resulting from the use of the equipment. The consumers' sole remedy shall be such repair or replacement as is expressly provided above. SHOULD YOUR UNIT REQUIRE SERVICE, please fill out this form: https://hotwirefoamfactory.com/return1.html HWFF, Inc. disclaims any liability for product defect claims that are due to product misuse, improper product selection and/or misapplication and any description, picture or other information communicated does not express or imply a warranty that the products are merchantable or fit for a particular purpose. Any liability for consequential, incidental, special, exemplary, or punitive damages is expressly disclaimed. HWFF, Inc.’s liability in all events is limited to, and shall not exceed, the purchase price paid for the product that gives rise to any liability. -------------------------------------------------------- BACK TO THE SHOP: https://www.etsy.com/shop/HotWireFoamFactory

A detailed tutorial on how to make a custom foam base for your village display, sculpted with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

A church's Easter tomb backdrop, carved out of Styrofoam with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools. Pieces were repurposed for Christmas and VBS, too!

Make this easy hot-wire foam cutter and reuse leftover EPS foam to create treasures from trash.

A large dragon puppet created from sheets of pink XPS foam, carved with a Hot Wire Foam Factory Sculpting Tool. Featuring work-in-progress photos.

Custom 3D tank backgrounds, carved out of Styrofoam with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and coated with All Purpose Foam Coat.

Abstract outdoor sculptures carved with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

A detailed tutorial on how to make a custom foam base for your village display, sculpted with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

A 3-dimensional landmark sign made out of EPS foam with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

Foam props, sculptures, and other pieces of dinosaurs.

A unique in-store Department 56 Christmas village display made with Styrofoam and Hot Wire Foam Factory foam carving tools.

A detailed tutorial on how to make a custom foam base for your village display, sculpted with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.

Life-size "stone" gargoyle and Poe obelisk Halloween party props created with Hot Wire Foam Factory foam cutting tools.

Handmade Christmas parade floats made from Styrofoam and Hot Wire Foam Factory tools, for the Christmas Comes to Kenai Electric Light Parade.

A step-by-step walkthrough of transforming an ordinary bar into a Game of Thrones pop-up, using Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and coatings.

Gold mine diorama tutorial by Boulder Creek Railroad, created with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and coatings.

100 foot interior remodel of an animal display area at ZooMontana, made with foam, Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and All Purpose Foam Coat.

Star Wars Props: AT-AT Walker made from foam, PVC and Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and coatings. See full build pictures and more!

Gunpla model diorama for New York Comic Con contest, carved with the Hot Wire Foam Factory Sculpting Tool.

This foam tombstone prop was carved with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools and coated with Exterior Foam Coat. Step-by-step photos and instructions included!

A detailed tutorial on how to make a custom foam base for your village display, sculpted with Hot Wire Foam Factory tools.