i want to make a dummy cake using great stuff foam. does anyone have any ideas or know how to do it. I appreciate any help
thanks

Doesn't that stuff expand? It might be pretty difficult. Is it the texture you want or a long lasting coating? You might try spackling or joint compound. This was suggested in another forum by cambo. Try searching for "spackling or joint compound" if you are interested.

I just realized you were talking about making the whole dummy with it...duh! Try seaching for a thread called "Fed up with dry foam"

thanks for your info.. I am going to try it will let ya know how it turns out..to bad hubby will miss a few cans

that's a good question, though I haven't tried it yet.

I was at home Depot last week, and at the checkout, they had the 6oz cans on clearance for 75 cents a can, marked down from $3.29. (It's been so warm, they haven't sold much this winter). So anyway, I had no idea what to do with it, but today am going to experiment with it a bit by building a frame to contain the sides and maybe some saran wrap so it doesn't stick to the wood.

I'll keep ya informed, if you haven't tried it before I do.

I tried to use it this winter on a castle pan. You can not touch it until it dries. I covered the pan with saran wrap, but couldn't get it so settle into the bottom of the pan for the raised shapes. I used celluclay instant paper mache'.

makes sense, and NO never tough this stuff until it's dried. I use latex gloves, 2 on each hand, because it's been known to eat through them after a bit.

Hey everyone a friend sent me to sugargraft if you go into photos it will post alot of different things there is a piece wrote about how to do dummy cakes out of different things. Thanks to everyone for great advice and the glove things.. Have them drying will let everyone know how it turns out. have a great day