How to Cut, Carve, and Shape Upholstery Foam

Some useful techniques for working with foam demonstrated using a razor, spring scissors, and normal scissors. The shapes you come up with are up to you, but these are the techniques showing how to use the tools involved. Perfect for crafting your costume, fursuit, or other project utilizing foam as a model or a base to work from! Upholstery foam is the same kind of soft squishy foam you find in couches and furniture. I have an online resource list for suppliers here if you need help finding materials: Foam resources are near the bottom!
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