S.T.Y.R.O.F.O.A.M

STYROFOAM ( Fruits and Vegetables)

Theme of Styrofoam Carving :

Antique car
Fairy tales
Fruits and vegetables
Polytechnics logo
Animal
Musical instrument

Step during do a shape at styrofoam.

1- First we need to carving the styrofoam to make a Fruits and Vegetables.
2- Prepare all the item such as :

Sand papper

Stationery

Tooth stick

Glue

Styrofoam

Paring Knife

Styrofoam cutter

3- We plan how to make the design and illustrate it on paper

4- Using the pencil, we draw the design at Styrofoam such as carrot, pineapple, banana and so on.

5- Decide the types of fruit and vegetables to make a shape. Our group buy a Styrofoam balls in the appropriate sizes. For example, we buy a Styrofoam small balls to made a orange.

6- We trace the outline of the shape that we want on one side of the ball to give a guide for carving the shape.For example, a pear needs a rounded narrow top portion and larger, rounded bottom portion. Its would not need carving for the round shape.

7-Then we carve our shape following guide using the several knife, turning it into a three-dimensional shape.

8- Rub the cut edges of the fruit and vegetables shape with a scrap piece of Styrofoam to smooth the shape once we're satisfied with our shape and carving.

Carving our Fruit and Vegetables using a paring knife and
Styrofoam cutter and make a shape

Use a sand paper for carve so that the product look more smooth and be prefect

9- Dab a small amount of white glue on a flat sequin and press it on the fruit surface, holding it in place for 15 seconds. Repeat until the entire fruits is covered with sequins and allow the glue to dry thoroughly.

We use glue tot ape our styrofoam for examples at durian, pineapple and so on

Our Fruit and Vegetables carving already done

10- Paint the fruit the appropriate shade with water-based paints. To fully cover the Styrofoam surface, gentle scrub paint into to the gaps and divots with the stiff bristle of the paint brush. Allow the paint to dry thoroughly.