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  • New Video

    How to make CHEAP metal PAINT MASKS for factory-quality TOY painting!

    April 28, 2026 /

    Here is how to make your own metal paint masks for toys using at-home ingredients, used to paint soft vinyl or any toys consistently. Very cheap DIY, hands-on approach. These molds can be used over and over, can be reinforced / bulked out if needed, and can take cutting and grinding in a similar way to sheet metal.

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    Making a $1 UFO look realistic and old. (DIY rust and weathering.)

    January 31, 2021

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    September 27, 2023

    How to EASILY cut a 50 gallon plastic barrel in half.

    August 6, 2024
  • New Video

    Inside my home TOY SHOP and YouTube STUDIO… behind the scenes!

    April 11, 2026 /

    Here’s a look inside my home toy shop which I also use as a YouTube video studio and more. GET LOOT DRAGGIN’ ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/43…

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    BUILT DIFFERENT: Japanese Soft Vinyl Toys | HOW they’re made, WHY they’re special

    January 28, 2024

    When you STILL try to use the 40% off coupon… (ANIMATION)

    August 4, 2024

    Dressing up a new anvil for my son

    April 25, 2021
  • New Video

    Mississippi NUKED! Atomic weapons testing beneath a small town. | SOUTHVESTIGATIONS

    March 24, 2026 /

    On October 22nd, 1964 the United States government detonated a 5.3 kiloton device 2,700 feet beneath Baxterville, Mississippi. The massive blast was felt by residents in towns 30 miles away. A second atomic bomb, and gas-type explosion tests were performed as well. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO SOUTHERN CRITTERS: https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernCritters NOTE: The cow footage is often attributed to Operation Dribble but could have come from Operation Niblick.

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    Affordable DIY Injection Molder ($200 – $400) | Buster Beagle 3D Injection Mold Machine

    October 3, 2021

    Make plastic toys at home with DIY INJECTION MOLDING!

    February 26, 2025

    Ten minutes of rain on an old window

    July 25, 2021
  • New Video

    AI is DEATH to creativity… and maybe humans.

    March 5, 2026 /

    I think Artificial Intelligence or AI will become something we look back on as a monster of our own building. Don’t give in – instead, go out and MAKE something, the best way you can, ONLY the way you can!

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    How to make a BUNCH of GLOSSY resin copies! (DIY mold-making and casting!)

    January 22, 2026

    How to make a GIANT WORM ATTACK diorama (with BEADBOTS!)

    July 24, 2023

    Someone loaned me this CRAZY pedal!

    April 27, 2025
  • New Video

    How to build a SARDINE CAN WAR BOAT! (Scabz!)

    February 10, 2026 /

    SCABZ: https://www.patreon.com/posts/scabz-113965464 MATERIALS USED: Polystyrene: https://amzn.to/45QAF3k Flat Back Beads: https://amzn.to/4kjvajP Super Glue: https://amzn.to/3Mp6auO Sanding Sponges: https://amzn.to/3Y4i5kq Xacto Knives: https://amzn.to/4jdN9qz Paint Washes: https://amzn.to/42rwrOx Strong Magnets: https://amzn.to/42txfkt Kids building blocks: https://amzn.to/4jy8Fqr

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    First time LASER-cutting! (I’M HOOKED!) The ATOMSTACK X20 can CUT!

    March 26, 2023

    I’m fixin to disappear. (QUALITY)

    April 1, 2021

    SCI-FI kitbash from thrift store finds! | Precious Moments Conversion

    January 29, 2025
  • New Video

    How to make a BUNCH of GLOSSY resin copies! (DIY mold-making and casting!)

    January 22, 2026 /

    These are the techniques I use to achieve larger volumes of resin copies in a shorter time, as well as how I achieve a gloss finish that transfers to each resin piece cast. Materials used in this video: Mold Star 15 Slow: https://amzn.to/4sWKPcI Ease Release: https://amzn.to/4sTgFH5 Smooth-On 65D: https://amzn.to/4b7KPQF Smooth-On 45D: https://amzn.to/49NvphU Teexpert Epoxy Resin: https://amzn.to/4sSBtyA Mica Powders: https://amzn.to/3Nz1TFm

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    The most fun I’ve ever had with miniatures! (Stargrave 28mm Minis)

    December 9, 2021

    The playset KID me DREAMED of: JOYTOY 1:18 SCALE!

    September 26, 2022

    Make PAINT stick to PLASTIC! (Flame Treatment) How to paint tricky plastics like PP, LDPE, HDPE…

    September 7, 2021
  • New Video

    We made a VIDEO GAME called “LOOT DRAGGIN”!

    January 1, 2026 /

    GET LOOT DRAGGIN: https://shop.crafnation.com/product/l… Loot Draggin’ is a retro style video game inspired by Atari 2600 classic games like Dragon Fire. We hope you enjoy this! **We’re working on getting this up on Steam, but it might take around a month. Items used in video: Oatmeal plugin for reaper: https://plugins4free.com/plugin/3925/Shure SM57 Microphone: https://amzn.to/4jkP4u5123 Block (used for sound effects here): https://amzn.to/4qErATjGame Maker Studio for game programming: https://gamemaker.io/enReaper for audio mixing: https://www.reaper.fm/

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    October 18, 2021

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    December 9, 2021
  • New Video

    Crafsman plays MINECRAFT! Featuring Minecraft Steven.

    December 6, 2025 /

    Crafsman finally tries Minecraft! (Well, we tried it once before but that lasted a few minutes.) STEADY CRAFTIN DISCORD SERVER:   / discord  

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    My favorite tool organizer – SUGAR MOLDS! (REAL QUICK)

    May 16, 2021

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    February 8, 2021

    How to make CHEAP metal PAINT MASKS for factory-quality TOY painting!

    April 28, 2026
  • New Video

    The UFO abduction I believe… Pascagoula 1973 | SOUTHVESTIGATIONS

    November 13, 2025 /

    In 1973 Calvin Parker and Charles Hickson were fishing off the bank of the Pascagoula river near Hwy 90 when they report being taken into a strange craft and examined. This is our first “SOUTHVESTIGATIONS” episode! 😀

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    Take your voice back in time! Turn a TELEPHONE into a MICROPHONE for recording! + $1 DIY MIC!

    December 13, 2024

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    July 10, 2021

    Melting pill bottles into robots. (The Plastic Recycling Episode)

    August 28, 2021
  • New Video

    “Has anyone figured out your true identity?” and more QUESTIONS ANSWERED!

    October 21, 2025 /

    This video is Crafsman answering questions in creative ways. Hope you enjoy it! DISCORD:   / discord   CoTU:   / 210440823595522  

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    Making a MINIATURE version of my shop! (For a channel intro.)

    May 17, 2022

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    May 24, 2024

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022
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