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Thu, 2011-03-03 20:04 - jerry1232 Member since: Jan 18, 2011
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what density of foam  would be best for the head ,high or medium or does it really matter.  Smiling

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Sun, 2011-03-20 18:39 - StormyIndigo (Stormy) Member since: Aug 1, 2010
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Typically, people get foam with a density from 1/2" to 1".

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Sun, 2011-03-20 19:50 - Nicona Shadowwolf (Nicona) Member since: Jan 20, 2009
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I used a medium density foam for my head.

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Thu, 2011-12-08 11:21 - Akita-Chan (Kiki Jackson or KJ) Member since: Feb 24, 2010
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i get 1 inch thick foam from wallmart in a big roll but i dont think it matters how thick the foam is as long as it holds its shape your good

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Fri, 2011-12-09 17:28 - Rover T. Mutt Member since: Aug 9, 2006
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I generally use what I have on hand. The thickness of the foam is usually about 1 inch and the density generally is soft to medium.

The denser foams are easier to trim and shape than the softer foams with razor blades or scissors.

-Mr Mutt

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