What is that styrofoam-like stuff that’s harder and sort of clear?

You know that stuff that’s used for packaging heavier electronics, like televisions.? It’s a type of lightweight foam that’s similar to styrofoam, but harder, and somewhat transparent instead of milky white? I need to buy some for a craft project, but I don’t know what it’s called. Can anyone help?

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One Response to “What is that styrofoam-like stuff that’s harder and sort of clear?”

  1. Diane B. says:

    I’m not sure I’ve seen anything like that, or maybe a better description of size/shape would help.

    Usually it is the “expanded polystyrene foam” that’s used in packaging for large/heavy electronics, and there is an “extruded” version which is denser, stronger and heavier (that can be purchased in thick sheets at home improvement or hardware stores).

    But I don’t know of a *foam* that’s actually translucent or transparent …at least nothing’s coming to mind.

    P.S. If you said exactly what kind of material you need and what it is you’re making (and its size/shape), someone may have a good idea of what you could use.

    Diane B.

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