DIY Ethafoam Packaging
Stick and Cut EthaFoam Yourself
*Always test a small piece of foam to best understand the effects of laminating and cutting methods.

Cutting Ethafoam
Ethafoam has a light but firm and crisp feel when cutting, making it the cleanest cutting foam without needing CNC machinery.
Simply use just about any blade or knife. A straight edge should be used if straight cuts are required.

Heating EthaFoam For Lamination
The surface of the foam needs to be heated and slightly melted to make it sticky.
Use a heat gun at 300-600°C. Test a small piece of foam to achieve your ideal lamination.

Applying force to Stick the Lamination
The foam piece must immediately be pushed onto the surface where the foam piece is to stick.
The foam must be pushed and held firmly for about 30 seconds. For more difficult surfaces like cardboard or plywood, more heat and a stronger application for over 1-2 minutes may be necessary.
The lamination is expected to hold is self in place to cushion packaged items. Depending on the lamination surface, it is not expected to hold weight in a lateral direction which may cause foam to peel off.