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What type of adhesives to use

This is a comparison to many adhesives to see what works best for your project.

PVA glue/ craft glue/ wood glue

“Polyvinyl acetate” “white glue”

The only difference between white glue and wood glue is that wood glue is yellow and dries harder

You can make homemade PVA glue 

Water-soluble, non-acidic

Works on plastic, paper, fabric, styrofoam, organic materials, cardboard

Pros: does not emit strong fumes, non-toxic, dries clear without stains and flexible, cheap, easy to apply, odorless

Cons: can take 24 hours for curing, takes at least 30 mins for clamping, limited shelf life

$8-20 depending on size and brand

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Painting a metallic look on Eva Foam

There is multiple ways you can paint a metallic look on foam. Here are some paints you can use to achieve that mantellic look.

First thing to do before painting is priming your foam so the paint will stick to the Eva Foam.

Two Recommend choices are Flex Bond or Plasti Dip.

Lets start with the old fashion way first with some Primacryl paint and a paint brush.

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