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Custom stacked foam letters display Reverse-cut letters and logos are custom made for single-use concrete casting. Once the concrete is sufficiently hardened, foam letters must be dissolved out to reveal the cast letter shapes. Use a natural citrus solvent (or benzene, which has health risks associated with exposure and contact) to remove the foam from the concrete. Other letter forms, like mdf or reverse-cast metals must be attached to the form for casting and heavily lubricated to be extractible. Request a price quote for your project here . There are several kinds of letters and casting forms available.  For the largest of projects, there are custom created forms for use in a very large concrete cast. The largest of the forms may have CAD-cut or router cut letters and logos included with a relief background as pictured in these examples. Foam letters can also be custom cut in small sizes and large, display sizes for events and exhibitions or dramatic lobby entrances and display ...

There are three main types of foam letters for displays and for concrete casting. Read more about concrete casting here . The types are: 1. Indoor Wall Display Wording 2. Outdoor Wall Lettering 3. Large Free-Standing Display Letters for Exhibitions Foam letters are available  either  painted or plain/unpainted and are generally all made from expanded plastic foam. Some of the advantages of foam letters: Generally costs less than other materials, can be ready to ship in 1-2 weeks, very lightweight. Disadvantages: Made for temporary use*, can be damaged without care, adds to the landfill issues. *Foamed plastic can be affected by UV light (like the sun), damaged by moderate force and otherwise easily be broken if handled without care. Foam letters can be used as part of the casting form to make 'embossed' monuments, memorials, pavers and corner stones. Reverse-cast letters ready for monument casting. Painted for in/outdoors Indoor letters and wall displays can easily mark and ...