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  • New Video

    SUPER DECENT stop motion ANIMATION tricks! ► Reference, Replace, Repeat, Reconsider, Rectify…

    May 26, 2023 /

    Here are a handful of techniques you can use to make your own stop-motion animations QUICKLY! STICKYBONES ANIMATION FIGURE/TOOL: http://www.stickybones.com ATOMSTACK FB2 ENCLOSURE: https://www.atomstack.com/collections… DRAGONFRAME ANIMATION SOFTWARE: https://www.dragonframe.com

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    Terribly EASY & EFFECTIVE paint tricks!

    July 18, 2025

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

    March 14, 2021

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

    August 4, 2024
  • New Video

    “It runs STRONG in my family…” (LEGO Stop-Motion Animation)

    May 24, 2023 /

    Just a short animated snippet from an upcoming episode about ECONOMICAL STOP-MOTION ANIMATION.

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    The very BASICS of concrete. | ◄ THROWBACK EPISODE

    August 5, 2022

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022

    How to make your own TOY ACCESSORIES! (VISORS, HOSES, ATTACHMENTS…)

    July 23, 2026
  • Announcement

    Steady Crafter In The Wild!

    April 24, 2023 /

    The other day, we were sitting around thinking about how great of a community our fans are and how wonderful it would be for you guys to be able to meet in person. We wanted to make that a little easier for y’all and took a shot at the “In the Wild” concept. You know….you’re at your favorite hobby store, look over and see someone wearing the SC ITW shirt…or maybe you’re wearing it and someone sees you. That excitement of meeting someone and instantly being able to share common ground with them is such a great feeling! The turtle came from the idea that slow and steady wins the…

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    We’ve got some talented Patrons!

    March 1, 2024

    Two NEW Figures Available for 3D Printing! Buy and DOWNLOAD the 3D Print Files For Cev7 and MC Hammerhead Hunter For Bounties!

    February 6, 2024

    New Colorway of Pocketnaut NOW AVAILABLE!

    September 23, 2024
  • New Video

    Making a MAD-MAX car from DOLLAR TREE TOYS! (How to kitbash a POST-APOCALYPTIC Gaslands vehicle!)

    April 21, 2023 /

    Here is a post-apocalyptic battle vehicle I built from a plastic dollar store car, $1 Final Faction accessories, and found pieces. I had so much fun making smaller-scale cars for Gaslands*, that I’ve long since wanted to it again… but at a LARGER scale.*   • DIY Post-Apocalyp…  

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    MUSIC to CRAFT by 🎧 Volume 1

    August 13, 2024

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

    August 6, 2024

    Hopefully this makes things easier.

    August 16, 2023
  • New Video

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

    March 26, 2023 /

    BUY THE ATOMSTACK X20 (Coupon: 20USDOFF) https://www.atomstack.net/products/at… https://amzn.to/3TOKYOi ATOMSTACK X20 HONEYCOMB BED https://amzn.to/40jslUP ATOMSTACK X20 MATERIAL SETTINGS https://www.atomstack.com/pages/mater… ARTIST DAVID GONZALEZ https://www.instagram.com/nopal62/ ARTIST JASON PARNELL https://www.instagram.com/jason_todd_…

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

    April 5, 2022

    My best EPOXY CLAY tips! (It ain’t gotta be frustrating.) + SHOP LOG

    July 19, 2021

    Make plastic toys at home with DIY INJECTION MOLDING!

    February 26, 2025
  • New Video

    MUSIC PRODUCTION – How I make soundtracks for YouTube videos.

    March 5, 2023 /

    Here is a walkthrough of how I make digital tunes and soundtracks for my YouTube videos. I’m still grasping at the fundamentals of “music theory”, so this is all very basic and involves a lot of trying to rely on my ear… which may not be nearly as refined as yours. 🙂 SOFTWARE TOOLS USED: REAPER: https://www.reaper.fm/ UVI TOY SUITE: https://www.uvi.net/toy-suite.html (This retails for $400, but can be had for a quarter of the price during a good sale.) UVI DARKLIGHT II:https://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-synth/… (Again – try to catch it on sale!) COSMOS SAMPLE FINDER: https://www.waves.com/plugins/cosmos-… (SORRY! Was FREE when I got it! Fluctuates between $15, $30, and FREE.) MY OTHER VIDEO…

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    How to build “Enoch” from Over the Garden Wall

    October 19, 2024

    I weaponized these cute puppies. | Dollar Tree + Amazon Kitbash

    November 1, 2021

    This thing prints SMOOTH! | ELEGOO SATURN2 8K

    December 9, 2022
  • New Video

    How to MAKE YOUR OWN ACTION FIGURE! (Using NON-DESTRUCTIVE vintage toy sampling!)

    February 16, 2023 /

    This is how I made my own action figure, without being a real sculptor, and without having to cut up other figures for parts. I hope it inspires you to try making your own figures! LINKS: KERF_LOSS : https://www.instagram.com/kerf_loss/ (Armature Kits, toy sculpting how-to, and more.) DEATH AND STRAWBERRIES: https://www.instagram.com/deathandstr… (Fellow builder, wax sculptor, and toy enthusiast.) PLASTIC GEEK: https://www.instagram.com/theplasticgeek (Additional toy-making inspiration!) WONDER GOBLIN: https://www.instagram.com/wondergoblin (Specializes in vinyl figures, formulators of Vinyl Wonder paint.) APOXIE SCULPT: https://amzn.to/3k4Tw5W EASY MOLD PUTTY: https://amzn.to/40Yx1Al SCULPTING TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3ItrMl3 CLAY EXTRUDER: https://amzn.to/3Ecp2pJ POP SCULPTURE BOOK: https://amzn.to/3XzB5UL

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

    September 7, 2021

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

    December 15, 2021

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

    February 10, 2026
  • New Video

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

    December 31, 2022 /

    I wanted to end the year by releasing a well-produced video in which I announce the release of the POCKETNAUT figure. This is a little homage to the cheaper plastic toys we would carry around as kids. But I wanted to put a spin on this one: The character can have 15 different facial expressions. (And for future releases, we wanted to do other character and creature heads/faces.)

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    MODIBOTS customizable figures! (Review + Animation Test)

    July 13, 2022

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

    January 22, 2026

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

    January 28, 2024
  • New Video

    This thing prints SMOOTH! | ELEGOO SATURN2 8K

    December 9, 2022 /

    SATURN2 8K: https://www.elegoo.com/products/elegoo-saturn-2-8k-10-lcd-3d-printer-pre-order

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    Ten minutes of rain on an old window

    July 25, 2021

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

    October 21, 2025

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

    June 22, 2022
  • New Video

    “In memory of my uncle… and VHS.”

    October 24, 2022 /

    Rolan the bug talks about his uncle, and VHS. This is an original bug character sketch that I brought into the computer to animate.Software used: Inkscape, Photoshop, After Effects, Edius (NLE), Reaper (DAW).

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    How to make your own PAINT MASKS!

    June 28, 2024

    5 Channels I want you to know about

    October 11, 2021

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

    December 31, 2022
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