What is “Foamiran”?
Foamiran is one of the most popular and widespread materials for needlework. It is made of foam rubber, which includes vinyl acetate and ethylene for softness and plasticity, and has a slightly porous surface.
Main characteristics of foamiran
Foamiran has a number of advantages that make it ideal for use in handicrafts:
- Ease of use – foamiran is easy to cut, glue and shape, which makes it ideal for beginners and experienced craftsmen.
- Waterproofness – due to its properties, foamiran products are not afraid of moisture, which allows them to be used for both interior and exterior decoration application.
- Durability – products made of foamiran can retain their appearance for a long time, without losing color and shape.
Foamiran is pleasant to the touch and resembles a velvet sheet. By its structure, it does not wrinkle and has no sharp edges, it is very easy and pleasant to work with. Foamiran has a wide palette of colors that will appeal to everyone.
Foamiran is odorless. Sometimes after opening the package it has a slight odor, which disappears in a short time. The material is non-toxic and completely safe for humans. Foamiran is not afraid of water and can be used for painting with watercolor, acrylic, gouache, oil. The material is difficult to tear, but it is easily cut with scissors. Foamiran products are often used to decorate rooms, make festive decor for weddings, birthdays and other special occasions. Foamiran flowers are made by cutting out elements from foamiran sheets and then gluing them together. This is how soft, pleasant-to-the-touch roses appear. Foamiran roses have a wide palette of colors. Such roses will last a long time and never fade, delighting their owner. You can create a lot of beautiful things from such roses. One of these things is a rose bear. Foamiran lends itself well to hot glue without damaging the flower itself. Foamiran roses may look slightly wrinkled after transportation and unpacking. To make the roses voluminous and soft again, it is enough to blow them with warm air from a regular household hairdryer. To create one teddy bear, you need to glue about 650 roses by hand.
Advantages of a teddy bear made of foamiran roses:
- An original gift that can pleasantly surprise your significant other;
- The flowers will never fade and will delight their owner with bright colors;
- A beautiful bouquet in the shape of a teddy bear is made of more than 600 roses;
- The teddy bear is light and very pleasant to the touch.
Does a teddy bear made of foamiran roses need care?
The flowers do not require any care, it is advisable not to place the teddy bear in direct sunlight rays.
Conclusion
Foamiran is a versatile material that opens up endless possibilities for creativity. Creating a teddy bear made of roses from this material will not only be an interesting hobby, but also a wonderful gift for your loved ones. Don’t be afraid to experiment and show your creativity! Thanks to the ease of working with foamiran, you can create unique and stylish gifts that will not leave anyone indifferent.