Simple Aluminum Foil Shield Barrier Hard Coating Foam Trick

The "Simple ALUMINUM FOIL Shield: Hard Coating Foam HACK!" is a technique that uses aluminum foil as a protective barrier on foam to allow the application of harsh, solvent-based hard coatings like polyester fiberglass resin, which would otherwise melt the foam. This provides a durable, rigid shell at a lower cost than foam-safe epoxy resins. Using a tin foil or aluminum foil layer as a protective barrier is an old foam hard coating technique that really works. Protect your foam sculptures and props with cheap and inexpensive aluminum foil before you apply fiberglass resin or hard coatings that can react, melt, or damage your hard work. Using a watered down wallpaper glue and thin aluminum foil could save you money with your project instead of using many of the foam safe epoxy resins and foam coats. You can also apply the aluminum foil to the EPS/polystyrene using a spray glue like spray 77 but I only spray it on he foil and wait a couple minuets to help prevent any melting. You can also use the sticky back or adhesive aluminum air ducting tape. I was able to find it in 2" wide but there are a few larger rolls available online. In this video I show the quick tin foil tip as I continue work on our Masters of the Universe Castle Grayskull jaw-bridge. The Giant size He-Man playset is one of the largest fiberglass and polyester resin projects we have ever worked on. Let's just say the next one will be a little smaller. We have made a lot of fun projects but this one has been one of the most labor intensive one I can remember. It should be cool when it's finished. Now this castle doesn't have any super crazy fine details but I was surprised that the foil doesn't cover the little details I do have. If you are carving a foam prop or sculpture and want to hard coat it with something that melts EPS foam give this method a try. Simple ALUMINUM FOIL Shield Hard Coating Foam HACK! Here's an easy DIY aluminum foil idea for protecting your foam project from melting with polyester resin.    / @hollywoodhaunter   DIY MOTU Castle Grayskull Build -    • Building Masters of the Universe Castle Gr...   🧰 MATERIALS: _________________ Wallpaper and Border Adhesive https://amzn.to/3H94UnJ Professional Grade Aluminum Foil Tape https://amzn.to/3fZa7mk Aluminum Foil Sheets https://amzn.to/3H61FgW 3M Super 77 Multipurpose Spray Adhesive https://amzn.to/3g1Ak3o Stainless Steel Curry Comb https://amzn.to/3fZhBWh 🔨 TOOLS: _________________ 🔔 SOCIAL: _________________ 🎬 YouTube -    / hollywoodhaunter   📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hollywoodha... 📸 Instagram -   / pickertreats   😀 Facebook -   / hollywoodhaunter   🎃 Website - http://www.hollywoodhaunter.com/ ✉️ Contact - http://[email protected] ☕ Thanks for the support! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hollywoo... Sign up to BuyMeACoffee here: http://www.buymeacoffee.com/?via=holl... (Affiliate link) If you found this video helpful or entertaining, please give us a 👍 consider subscribing and hit the 🔔 for notifications. 💗Thanks for watching, commenting, and supporting the channel. 🎹 Music - "Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio" #diy #foam #hacks #foil #props