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  • Announcement

    Catstronaut Release TODAY!

    June 6, 2026 /

    In less than an hour, at 11:00 am CST we’ll be having a Catstronaut only release! https://shop.crafnation.com/

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    A nod to the Book It era…

    July 17, 2025

    Steady Crafter In The Wild!

    April 24, 2023

    We’ve got some talented Patrons!

    March 1, 2024
  • Announcement

    Loot Draggin on Steam – AND on sale!

    May 25, 2026 /

    Get your copy of Crafsson’s game Loot Draggin – now on Steam! We’re also running a 50% Memorial Day Sale (ends Monday 5/25 at midnight). https://store.steampowered.com/app/4312210/Loot_Draggin

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    2nd Release Coming Soon!

    July 3, 2025

    A nod to the Book It era…

    July 17, 2025

    New Colorway of Pocketnaut NOW AVAILABLE!

    September 23, 2024
  • New Video

    Make a steel CUTTING DIE (by hand)! DIY factory-quality cuts!

    May 19, 2026 /

    You can make your own steel-rule cutting DIE by hand using basic tools! In this video I make some custom-cut vinyl capes for toys, but you can die-cut your own packaging, business cards, stickers and more. Ring Bending Tools: https://amzn.to/4eQL6tc

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

    April 28, 2026

    This is my favorite GI JOE figure

    April 9, 2021

    Casting a STIKFAS figure in durable rigid resin. Featuring ROBERT TOLONE!

    November 12, 2021
  • 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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    Relaxing Rain on an Old Porch (Binaural Audio)

    February 14, 2021

    Straight up make a BOULDER. (DIY Realistic Rocks from Concrete)

    August 4, 2021

    How to make SOFT VINYL toys at home! Plus ROTOCAST DIGITAL 12!

    April 29, 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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    How to make your own FONT! (Easy FREE DIY Method)

    June 7, 2021

    Making HUNDREDS of plastic figures! (LNS 300A Injection Molding)

    June 16, 2023

    SHARPIE (Lid) Speeder Trashbash (“Kitbash” using odds, ends, and $1 stuff)

    June 22, 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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    SCULPT, BAKE, and BEND! (CosClay, the “Fantastic Flexible Plastic”)

    July 25, 2022

    Making HUNDREDS of plastic figures! (LNS 300A Injection Molding)

    June 16, 2023

    This is my favorite GI JOE figure

    April 9, 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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    The most fun I’ve ever had with miniatures! (Stargrave 28mm Minis)

    December 9, 2021

    How to SCULPT a MINIATURE (in Green Stuff)!

    October 18, 2023

    How to build a MINIATURE Shop scene! (Using mostly tree branches. LOL.)

    June 22, 2022
  • 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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    I made a complicated SIMPLE TOY with DIY injection molding

    January 24, 2021

    I built a TINY T.V. for my G.I. Joe figures

    March 14, 2021

    Hopefully this makes things easier.

    August 16, 2023
  • 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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    FAQs: How it all got started, why I wear gloves, motivation, anxiety & depression and more…

    February 8, 2021

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

    October 21, 2025

    How to sync ANIMATION to MUSIC! | Stop-motion using dopesheets aka exposure sheets.

    April 5, 2022
  • 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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    April 28, 2026

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    April 20, 2022

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