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How to Make a Plushy Foam Pit

Foam pits are great fun for kids and adults. Jump in them, do flips into them; the foam helps cushion your fall just like water in a swimming pool. You do not have to go to a carnival to enjoy a foam pit. You can make one yourself with a little work and the proper foam.

Things You'll Need

Blocks of low-density foam rubber (amount varies based on size of pit)
Foam cutter or scissors
Above-ground swimming pool

Instructions

- 1
  Order blocks of low-density foam rubber from an art store or foam supplier. Check the phone book, Thomas.net or Alibaba.com for suppliers. Craft stores also carry sheets of foam. Any low-density foam will do, even the foam used in eggshell mattress pads.
- 2
  Cut the foam into strips and blocks using a pair of scissors or a foam cutter. This machine cuts foam using a hot wire, and it is found at a craft and hobby retailer. Make the strips and blocks at least 1 foot long and several inches wide. It does not matter if the strips are different sizes.
- 3
  Mix the foam strips together and dump them into an above-ground swimming pool. It will take less foam to fill a smaller pool but it will not offer as much cushioning. So take care when jumping into a smaller pool. The deeper your foam, the more cushioning it will provide.

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