# Foam question **URL:** \ **Category:** General Yo-Yo\ **Created:** [March 22, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149 "2013-03-22T18:19:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mondo6611](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mondo6611/32/885_2.png) [@mondo6611](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mondo6611)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/1 "2013-03-22T18:19:16Z")
What’s the best website to order foam to make my own case? ---
**Author:** ![znin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/znin/32/1279_2.png) [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/2 "2013-03-22T18:25:53Z")
amazon. Cheap and fast. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:27pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/3 "2013-03-22T18:27:30Z")
> [@mondo6611](#): > > What’s the best website to order foam to make my own case? If I remember correctly, Brett ordered foam from [foambymail.com](http://foambymail.com) of all the cases that we use to sell in the High Speed store. -Chris ---
**Author:** ![Hippo\_Samurai](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/hippo_samurai/32/1058_2.png) [@Hippo\_Samurai](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Hippo_Samurai)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/4 "2013-03-22T18:30:24Z")
> [@znin](#): > > amazon. Cheap and fast. Can you supply a link? I can only find floor mats and yoga mats. I use a sleeping pad for camping for my cases. ---
**Author:** ![znin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/znin/32/1279_2.png) [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/5 "2013-03-22T18:49:03Z")
> [@Hippo Samurai](#): > > > [@znin](#): > > > > amazon. Cheap and fast. > > Can you supply a link? I can only find floor mats and yoga mats. I use a sleeping pad for camping for my cases. [http://www.amazon.com/Riverside-Bulk-Foam-20-15/dp/B001OPO24K/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363977996&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk+foam](http://www.amazon.com/Riverside-Bulk-Foam-20-15/dp/B001OPO24K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1363977996&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk+foam) > **[Amazon.com: FoamTouch High Density Foam Sheet, 2" x 18" x 120" : Arts, Crafts...](https://www.amazon.com/FoamTouch-Upholstery-Foam-Cushion-Density/dp/B075RQ9125)** > > Our foams are made in the USA! High density foam has a compression rate of 44 lbs. This means for every 44 lbs on a general idea, your foam will compress by 25%. High density foam is designed for heavy traffic and high use applications. 100% recovery... [Amazon.com: Mybecca Foam Sheet, 2" L X 30" W X 72" H : Arts, Crafts & Sewing](http://www.amazon.com/Murano-Home-Furnishing-Mu-30-Sheet/dp/B0058KFVB0/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1363978097&sr=8-22&keywords=foam+sheets)  You can find anything on Amazon if you know where to look. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![mondo6611](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mondo6611/32/885_2.png) [@mondo6611](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mondo6611)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:55pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/6 "2013-03-22T18:55:16Z")
Anyone have any luck with the pick and pluck foam? ---
**Author:** ![Behemoth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/behemoth/32/1291_2.png) [@Behemoth](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Behemoth)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/7 "2013-03-22T18:57:13Z")
> [@znin](#): > > You can find anything on Amazon if you know where to look. :wink: Except for yoyos. ---
**Author:** ![LinksLegionaire](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/linkslegionaire/32/886_2.png) [@LinksLegionaire](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/LinksLegionaire)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/8 "2013-03-22T19:20:00Z")
> [@mondo6611](#): > > Anyone have any luck with the pick and pluck foam? Many people have, but to me it looks rather sloppy. That foam on Amazon is awfully expensive for what you’re getting. I bought some upholstery foam at Wal Mart for about $16 and I was able to make like 5 cases with it. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:34pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/9 "2013-03-22T19:34:53Z")
I use [foamonline.com](http://foamonline.com) for my foam needs. I pick the dimensions, and it comes custom cut to the size I selected. They ship slow, but I get high quality, high density foam, in the color I want, in the size I want. Bottom line is satisfied. I made this one with the foam awhile back: ![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/uploads/yoyoexpert1/original/4X/b/d/6/bd670444486bbcf3002bd0f15ea83ae08e6dfe32.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bcmaddog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/bcmaddog/32/1170_2.png) [@Bcmaddog](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Bcmaddog)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:35pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/10 "2013-03-22T19:35:34Z")
> [@LinksLegionaire](#): > > > [@mondo6611](#): > > > > Anyone have any luck with the pick and pluck foam? > > Many people have, but to me it looks rather sloppy. > > That foam on Amazon is awfully expensive for what you’re getting. I bought some upholstery foam at Wal Mart for about $16 and I was able to make like 5 cases with it. I got some bed foam at Hobby Lobby for $13, I like it. Made my case any my brothers! ---
**Author:** ![xamor](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/a8b319/32.png) [@xamor](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xamor)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/11 "2013-03-22T19:43:32Z")
I spent a LOT of time looking at foam online and found prices+shipping to be a deal-breaker for small quantities. For one case, I’d say you’re probably better off finding a local fabric or upholstery shop. I ended up going into a local fabric shop and getting a 2sq ft piece of gray foam for $7. If they have scrap, you might even get a better deal. ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/12 "2013-03-22T19:49:11Z")
I plan to have my case for a lifetime and want the foam to endure wear and tear while keeping shape, so I never mind paying extra for the better quality, cleaner, and easier to cut stuff. It depends on what kind of case you are making, how you want it presented, and how durable you want it to be. There is also bulk foam on the auction site if you are looking for random foam on the cheap. Punch in the keywords, and you will find results. ---
**Author:** ![saintrobyn](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/saintrobyn/32/54_2.png) [@saintrobyn](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/saintrobyn)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/13 "2013-03-22T19:49:43Z")
If you don’t mind green, JoAnn Fabric has 1 inch thick foam. I have used it in cases in the past and it worked great… it was just mint chocolate chip ice cream green. ;D ---
**Author:** ![Totalartist](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/totalartist/32/1054_2.png) [@Totalartist](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Totalartist)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/14 "2013-03-22T19:53:27Z")
> [@saintrobyn](#): > > If you don’t mind green, JoAnn Fabric has 1 inch thick foam. I have used it in cases in the past and it worked great… it was just mint chocolate chip ice cream green. ;D Haha. I’ve seen some Youtube videos about taking white foam or other colors and using Rit Dye to dye it black. It is messy, but it works. You basically put the dye in water, dip the foam in, let the color take to it, ring it out, set it out to dry, and whoala…you have a different color foam. I find the process messy, but it is an option if you want to use it. ---
**Author:** ![GregP](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/gregp/32/1192_2.png) [@GregP](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/GregP)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/15 "2013-03-22T19:58:48Z")
Wal\*Mart in Ottawa has foam of reasonable size and density. Can’t remember what section it was in… Then I used a tomato paste can to cut the holes, which is a pretty clean and easy way to do it. Just remember to take the top off the can such that it leaves an edge rather than the rolled aluminum. :wink: ---
**Author:** ![xxjohnsonxx](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/b782af/32.png) [@xxjohnsonxx](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/xxjohnsonxx)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 8:01pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/16 "2013-03-22T20:01:51Z")
I got a sheet of 2" high density foam from Joann fabrics for like $6.50 i think and it works great and it was white which I liked a lot and It looks nice. ---
**Author:** ![stumbl1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f1d935/32.png) [@stumbl1](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/stumbl1)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/17 "2013-03-22T20:06:04Z")
i used foam by mail and I’d have to say I’m satisfied. ---
**Author:** ![znin](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/znin/32/1279_2.png) [@znin](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/znin)\ **Post date:** [March 22, 2013, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/18 "2013-03-22T21:09:19Z")
> [@Behemoth](#): > > > [@znin](#): > > > > You can find anything on Amazon if you know where to look. :wink: > > Except for yoyos. This is YYE and referencing other stores, selling yoyos and yoyo supplies, is in violation of the rules. skitrz You have been schooled. Never mind, I have been schooled. I forgot about the rules. :-[ ---
**Author:** ![Austin\_Deanhardt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/austin_deanhardt/32/1028_2.png) [@Austin\_Deanhardt](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/Austin_Deanhardt)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 12:24am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/19 "2013-03-23T00:24:26Z")
Joann Fabrics usually has some foam, and plastic containers. I bought materials for a case for about $10 there. ---
**Author:** ![mondo6611](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex015/user_avatar/forums.yoyoexpert.com/mondo6611/32/885_2.png) [@mondo6611](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/u/mondo6611)\ **Post date:** [March 23, 2013, 1:59am UTC](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149/20 "2013-03-23T01:59:38Z")
All the stuff I found at local stores usbt dense enough for me. Gonna order online I think [Next page](https://forums.yoyoexpert.com/t/foam-question/51149.md?page=2)