Carving High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam - A Product Review

Have you ever carved foam? In this product review I'll share my observations on carving and painting high density urethane (HDU) foam. I'll describe the feel, smell, density, and the cost of this product. I'll discuss possible uses and the pros and cons of HDU. I'll also make comparisons to woodcarving.
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[@fuzzcoven2962]

I'd love to see a tutorial on how to carve that gargoyle

[@whittling]

Thanks I appreciate your interest. I'm already working on another project. Perhaps I'll circle back to the gargoyle in the future.

[@covidcarver1363]

Thanks to both of you for the video👍 I bet the static drove you crazy, chips sticking everywhere 🤣 Hope you are both well. ✌️🇬🇧

[@whittling]

Thanks very much Luke! We are well and thankful for our health. The static was interesting and took a short time to get used to it. All the best to you and your loved ones. 🤜

[@oldncarvingJohn]

Thst sir was extremely interesting. Very balanced.

[@whittling]

Thanks John!

[@lionhearttez3380]

Might give it a go.. cool content 👌

[@whittling]

Thanks very much, I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@alanwilson4110]

@Cousin Jack Carving, how did you do the stone effect painting on the gargoyle? Im trying the gargoyle but in basswood.

[@whittling]

Hi Alan! The foam tends to have a surface that lends itself to the stone effect. I started with a coat of gray paint and then I applied the antiquing that I demonstrated in this video. How to Paint & Antique a Wood Carving
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[@alanwilson4110]

@@whittling Thank you.

[@whittling]

My pleasure Alan, happy to help!

[@stephenwhittier6439]

Thanks for the info but, I think I’ll stick with wood. 👌😎

[@whittling]

I agree, it won't replace woodcarving for me. I intend to use now and then.

[@eskewj]

Interesting you said it takes the same amount of force to muscle through it? I was thinking about trying HDU to introduce my kids into carving. Also, have you tried using a wood burner with it?

[@whittling]

Thanks for your question. Yes, I would compare it to a quality piece of basswood in terms of the carving effort. There are specialty electronic hot knife tools that can be used as well but I would not want to expose myself to the fumes from the burning urethane so I have not used a hot knife and I did not used my wood burner. Kids can be introduced to soap carving as well as carving things like carrots or potatoes.

[@QueenBabylonnia]

Do you need to wear a mask when cutting this foam, I know you can buy also electric cutting tools to do so. This is I have read the dust from the foam due to its contents is extremely bad.

[@whittling]

Thanks for your question. Wearing a mask is always an option. I did not wear one because I was carving with hand tools, not rotary tools like a Dremel. If I were using a Dremel I would definitely wear a mask. Happy carving!

[@bessiefunk2037]

ezcarving is no longer a supplier of HDU, any other suggestions?

[@whittling]

Hi Bessie, Some of the home improvement stores might carry HDU. I would also look for local sign shops that use HDU for making custom signs. They might have off cuts (scrap) pieces that they don’t need.