I want to make a Styrofoam platform and was trying to find out a few things and am getting conflicting info.
What type of glue is ok to use and what can I put on it to coat it when it's done? Was thinking of using grout (was suggested to me), but wasn't sure if that was safe or if it had to be a specific grout. TIA!
They breakdown and outgas over long periods ( the dragon will be living a what is essentially a confined space ==> gases and fumes WILL accumulate to toxic concentrations very quickly).
Use plywood or balsa wood instead would be my recommendations if you can't make a mould and used acrylic resin to cast your own homemade platform .
I have wood! I can make it out of wood instead! Would you still do something like grout it for texture? Or just leave it as is? I was thinking of something a little rough so he could rub against it when shedding.
I wouldn't grout the timber as it'll eventually chip and flake off .
If you want a durable surface on the timber you'll use , seal it with some kind of fast drying sealer ( like people use on drywalls) before they glue on wallpaper or flashbacks (above kitchen benches) or tiles.
I think wall or floor tiles with textured stone-like surface will be a very good option ( the glaze makes them super easy to spot clean ).
I advise against natural slate tiles - they delaminate and shed razer sharp shards .