Category Archives: Polystyrene Letters

Fluorescent Coloured Polystyrene Letters

Polystyrene Letters,

Card faced polystyrene letters are used for visual advertising. Visual advertising of business logos and corporate statements. Cut to order from the customers artwork, artwork sent to us as vector artwork in EPS, AI or PLT files.

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The example above shows card faced polystyrene letters with a fluorescent coloured face, 1000mm high, 200mm thick, impact font, white painted sides. the letter ‘S’ was flattened off to allow the letter to free stand.

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XPS Foam Letters

Polystyrene Letters

XPS foam letters painted orange.

XPS foam letters are often used for exhibition header panels due to several reasons. Firstly, XPS foam is lightweight, making it easy to handle and install on panels. This feature is particularly beneficial for exhibitions where quick setup and takedown are required. Additionally, XPS foam letters can be easily cut and shaped into various sizes and fonts, allowing for customization and creating eye-catching designs.

Furthermore, XPS foam letters have a smooth and uniform surface, which provides a clean and professional look to exhibition headers. They can be easily painted in different colors, enhancing visual appeal and ensuring that the headers align with the overall branding and theme of the exhibition.

Another advantage of XPS foam is its durability. It is resistant to moisture and does not warp or decay easily, making it suitable for long-term use in exhibition environments. This ensures that the headers maintain their appearance throughout the duration of the exhibition, even in varying weather conditions.

Lastly, XPS foam letters are cost-effective compared to other materials commonly used for exhibition headers, such as wood or metal. This affordability factor makes them a popular choice for exhibition organizers who need to work within budget constraints while still achieving a professional and impactful visual display.

In summary, the lightweight nature, versatility in customization, smooth surface, durability, and cost-effectiveness of XPS foam letters make them an ideal choice for exhibition header panels.

How To Make Prismatic Letters Out Of Styrofoam

Polystyrene Letters

How to make styrofoam prismatic 3D Letters for decorating your home.

Cut the 3D letters with an Electric Foam Cutter Polystyrene/styrofoam Hot Wand Foam Cutting Tool or buy your letters on ebay. The letters supplied on ebay will have a standard profile and will not have a prismatic face, you will need to carve the face yourself.

To carve the front of the letters into a prismatic face you will only require a scalpel and sand paper.

Get creative with styrofoam letters.

In the near future I shall come back to this page and put more information on it, enough information for you to follow to help you make your own prismatic letters for wall displays.

At least you can see what is possible and be assured all you need is a knife and sand paper to shape the letters.

To paint the letters in a silver finish it might be an idea to seal the material first by brushing on two layers of exterior grade PVA or acrylic based varnish before painting the letters with silver. Most silver coloured paints are solvent based paints and they will melt the styrofoam if it is not sealed first.

To be continued………………………………

How To Make An Abstract Polystyrene Sculpture

Polystyrene Letters

To make an abstract sculpture out of polystyrene. Purchase a polystyrene block from the internet, you will probably find a supplier on ebay.

Draw our your shape onto the polystyrene with a marker such as a pencil or a permanent marker or felt pen.

Carve the main shape out with a hand saw or electrical hot blade.

Create more detail with a wire brush.

Carry on shaping the polystyrene with sand paper.

Remember to use a face mask.

When you have finished shaping the polystyrene it is then ready for painting or hard coating and painting or covering it with three layers of cement.