Foam Sheets

Get Crafty With Foam Sheets From Spotlight

Extremely versatile and easy to use, our foam sheets are a must-have tool in the arsenal of any crafter! Our foam sheets come from quality brands like Crafter's Choice and Shamrock Craft, with regular and self-adhesive foam sheets available to suit your needs. Choose from sheets as thin as 5mm and as thick as 3cm for your projects, with black and white colours available in some sizes.

What can I use craft foam sheets for?

Craft foam sheets have a variety of uses! Some of these include:

• As a backing for posters and paper crafts - use push pins to adhere paper shapes to your craft foam board, then stand it up to display.
• As a homemade 3D frame - cut out the middle of your craft foam board and decorate it before using it as a homemade frame for a photo or piece of art.
• To make chunky puzzles - if you are confident cutting foam sheets, paint a design over the top of it and then cut it into puzzle pieces for a fun puzzle the kids will love!
• To make toy cubes and blocks - slice your foam sheet into small cubes to make toy blocks you can design with letters, numbers and simple pictures.

Browse our range of craft foam for other foam products you can use in your art and craft projects.

Foam sheet FAQs

What is a foam sheet?

A foam sheet is a rectangular piece of polystyrene foam used for arts and crafts. They come in a range of thicknesses and can be sliced, carved, painted, drawn on and pinned to suit your project.

How to cut a foam sheet

The best tool to cut decofoam sheets with a long, serrated knife. A sharp bread knife is perfect for this, or you can buy a dedicated craft knife if you'd like to keep your cooking and crafting utensils separate!

What is the difference between styrofoam and polystyrene?

Both of these terms refer to the material our foam sheets are made from. Polystyrene is the name of the material, while styrofoam is a brand name for polystyrene that is commonly used in packaging and for disposable cups.

What Else Can I Find At Spotlight?

You can find a great range of other foam products at Spotlight, including:

• Foam shapes: Cones, circles, wreaths, cubes and even mannequin heads are all available in our foam shapes category!
• Foam balls: Our foam balls come in a great range of sizes and can be used in all sorts of kids' craft projects.
• EVA foam: Our EVA foam can be used as gym and exercise mats, or moulded using a heat gun to make around and accessories for cosplay.

Browse our full range of basic craft supplies for everything else you need to bring your craft projects to life!

Find the right craft foam sheets at Spotlight

Ready to choose your styrofoam sheets for crafts? Shop online, pay your way and we'll deliver your craft foam boards straight to your front door. You can also visit your nearest Spotlight store, where our friendly team will help you find the right decofoam sheets for your needs.

Try out your new foam sheets by making this cute animal skate deck project! And for more information on the kinds of art and craft supplies you can find at Spotlight, read our buying guides on kids' crafts, paints and mediums and yarn.