{"product_id":"8x12x4-inch-large-blocks","title":"Large Foam Block – 8x12x4 in.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick enough to carve deep, sized to fit your workbench.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 8\" × 12\" × 4\" block gives you real depth for carved scenery, tall stems and sturdy displays, all in one solid piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 block, 8\" × 12\" × 4\".\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carved terrain and hills, large floral arrangements, cake pop and dessert displays, sculpture, and prop making.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe material:\u003c\/strong\u003e White 1 lb density EPS (expanded polystyrene). Smooth, lightweight and rigid, and dense enough to take real weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShape \u0026amp; finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cuts clean with a hot wire cutter or serrated knife. Use water-based paints and glues; oil- and solvent-based products (including most spray paints) melt EPS.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick answers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a styrofoam block?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, in everyday terms. It's white EPS (expanded polystyrene), the lightweight bead foam most people mean when they say styrofoam. It's craft foam, not the blue insulation board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it for fresh flowers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. EPS doesn't hold water, so it's made for silk, dried and artificial arrangements. For fresh flowers, use wet floral foam.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much weight will it hold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's firm enough to take real weight and will dent before it breaks. For heavy or repeated use, add a hard coat like plaster, joint compound or a foam coating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Silverlake Craft","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45225569353928,"sku":"8x12x4-block","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/5906\/6824\/files\/12x8x4_main.png?v=1790787332","url":"https:\/\/silverlakecraft.com\/products\/8x12x4-inch-large-blocks","provider":"Silverlake Craft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}