Molded Styrofoam balls are great for all sorts of crafting projects. All of our spheres are made out of high density foam that has a smooth, durable surface. It paints like wood, can be pinned, and has the north and south poles as well as an equator line which can be greatly helpful in many projects. If you are looking for a ball to stick blunt objects like imitation flowers into then Styrofoam balls would be a better choice.