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    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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    December 9, 2021
  • 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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    SCI-FI kitbash from thrift store finds! | Precious Moments Conversion

    January 29, 2025

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    April 1, 2021

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    March 14, 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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    How to make SOFT VINYL toys at home! Plus ROTOCAST DIGITAL 12!

    April 29, 2024

    How to SCULPT a MINIATURE (in Green Stuff)!

    October 18, 2023

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    September 24, 2024
  • 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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    DIY Sculpting Tools | How to make LOOPS, RIBBONS, RAKES, SILICONE TOOLS and more! SCAPULAS.

    September 1, 2023

    7 BEST WEIRD MOVIES YOU’VE (probably) NEVER SEEN!

    March 16, 2025

    FAILING at making a video about FAILING at making toys. (AKA “Let’s make a phone video.”)

    December 31, 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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    How to ETCH stuff into metal! (Brass, Copper, Steel) DIY Metal Etching

    May 10, 2021

    BEAUCOUP EPISODE! (Behind-the-Scenes, Podcast, Animation, Film Gear, New Episodes, Noise Removal..)

    June 27, 2021

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

    January 31, 2021
  • 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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    How to make beaucoup HOSES and CABLES!!!!!

    November 1, 2023

    ASMR with tiny toys! (Binaural crinkling, plastic handling, no talking until very end.)

    December 15, 2021

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    April 11, 2026
  • 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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    July 24, 2023

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    December 9, 2022
  • 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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    February 8, 2021

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    August 7, 2025
  • 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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    December 13, 2024

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    July 18, 2025

    How to make SOFT VINYL TOYS at home (everything you need to know)!

    July 3, 2025
  • 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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