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  • New Video

    Let’s try airbrushing. Why was I afraid of this mess?

    February 28, 2021 /

    The airbrush is a tool I’ve had access to for a while, but have always put it off. Special thank you to Crafsson for the encouragement, and to our friend who sent us our first airbrush. Miniac’s airbrushing video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a9xuDa7gfsPunished Props’ airbrushing video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtwlcLrZqh4 Badger 105 airbrush used in this video:https://amzn.to/3kus2CK Compressor + Tank:https://amzn.to/3bVecFH Compressor:https://amzn.to/37Z7YmU Golden High Flow paint set:https://amzn.to/3uI0FtB

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    October 3, 2021

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  • New Video

    Eliminate bubbles in resin casts (without a pressure pot).

    February 21, 2021 /

    Besides emails about photo transfers, questions related to resin casting have to be what I answer most each week. I got to realizing I was typing the same tips and tricks over and over, and felt like it was worth making a video on the topic. Here’s you some direct links to specific tips. See if there’s one you maybe aren’t familiar with, and check it out: 2:16​ JOOG your molds, tilt + tap4:52​ Mold VIBRATION5:22​ POWDER your molds6:35​ Resin PRE-SHAKE7:16​ Resin HIGH-POUR7:55​ SCREEN trick8:37​ FINGERTIP (and toothpic) technique11:22​ INJECT resin Almost every time I make a video, I realize there were things I should have mentioned. One example here…

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    This is my favorite GI JOE figure

    April 9, 2021

    How to make DIY SOFUBI molds using silicone and metal. (CHEAP, FAST, REUSABLE)

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  • New Video

    Relaxing Rain on an Old Porch (Binaural Audio)

    February 14, 2021 /

    Here is the recording setup I used: – Fujifilm XT3 (“A-Cam”) with Rode VideoMic Pro+ – Fujifilm XT3 (“B-Cam”) with Binaural Ears Mic Pair – Marantz PMD-661 with Rode NTG3 Mic I know this is a lot different from my normal DIY/crafting videos, but it has been requested more than a few times. Hope you enjoy! GEAR I USE: CAMERAS: https://amzn.to/2YbUz5v MICROPHONE: https://www.adorama.com/RDVIDMICPP.html BINAURAL EARS MIC https://amzn.to/2NbbGmo

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

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  • New Video

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

    February 8, 2021 /

    Answering some of the questions I get often, while playing with toys and sketching. 0:00 Welcome! 0:25 How do you deal with lack of motivation? 3:44 How do you deal with discouragement? 6:13 What video/project are you most proud of? 7:19 Howcome you wear gloves ALL the time? 9:58 Was there pre-planning before starting the channel?11:04 What about your voice? 13:24 What is Crafsmama interested in? 14:41 Do y’all like Star Trek? 14:43 How do you keep going depite depression and anxiety? 17:01 What is your favorite pencil? 17:57 Closing words 18:42 Thank you, direct supporters!

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    I got a PROBE lens for stop-motion animation!

    December 22, 2021

    EPISODE 179: LEGO Animation, Armor Sculpting, ABS Welding, S.N.O.T., and more…

    February 22, 2022

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

    March 26, 2023
  • New Video

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

    January 31, 2021 /

    “The Roswell Incident” used with permission. © 1996 Suzanne McDermott/Drexel Road Music (ASCAP/STIM) All Rights Reserved. http://www.suzannemcdermott.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEto…

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    I made a complicated SIMPLE TOY with DIY injection molding

    January 24, 2021 /

    It is possible to make injection molds using a resin mix. I don’t like using 3D printed molds directly, for reasons of weaknicity and brittleness. (This may change when that Siraya Sculpt resin comes in.) ***** BLACK FRAME glitch at around 16:19 due to render error. Was not able to re-render and re-upload in time for a Sunday release. ***** METAL MOLD BLANKS: https://www.techkits.com/collections/… INJECTION MOLDER USED IN THIS VIDEO: https://www.techkits.com/products/mod… (Injects up to 1 cubic inch shot size, or close to 18 grams. I check my models in a 3D slicer to determine the shot size before proceeding with making the mold.) MOLD MAX 60 (Red heat-resistant stuff I…

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  • New Video

    Character Development | DIY Figure Making

    January 10, 2021 /

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  • New Video

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! (Music Video)

    December 31, 2020 /

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    July 10, 2021

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  • New Video

    Dollar Tree Kitbashing

    December 27, 2020 /

    I made a sci-fi grasshopper figure using toys from the Dollar Tree.

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  • New Video

    1986 HAD THE BEST TOYS! | Top nearly 5 toys, in no particular order

    December 20, 2020 /

    To me, 1986 was the best year for toys. This video shows why I feel that way.

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