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MUSIC to CRAFT by
Volume 1
These are songs made by Crafsman Steady Craftin, that have been featured in past videos. The tracks were made using vintage instruments, virtual instruments, recordings, and licensed samples.
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Did I go too far? (TRYPOPHOBIA WARNING)
This is a fleshy looking polymer clay test sculpt. I was going for a “fossil” look on the back, but I think the texture is maybe a little TOO something-something. Like Ernest says, “EWWWWWWWWW…” https://youtube.com/shorts/TnHYd2sqRso?si=oFrBqWxZKhBz5cZR
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How to EASILY cut a 50 gallon plastic barrel in half.
This is one way to cut a 50 gallon plastic (HDPE) barrel/drum in half. https://youtube.com/shorts/uFU3aRxkFrQ?si=DrGsSGBLT48vqrDN
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When you STILL try to use the 40% off coupon… (ANIMATION)
Anyone else still try to pull up the Hobby Lobby 40% off coupon before going into the store? animation: Crafsson voices: Michael McCarroll, Bambi Augustin https://www.youtube.com/embed/rXsyn8Eh5f0?si=xQs5vXbaBBgwfaYw
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How to make the most realistic harmless hatchet. (DIY Film Props)
This video shows how I made a realistic but relatively safe prop hatchet, for film or theatrical use. A goal with this video was to use only materials I had left in the shop, so there are alternative materials (potentially better) that you can use. SUPPLIES USED IN THIS VIDEO: Smooth-On Rebound (paintable silicone): https://amzn.to/3WBUE1q Smooth-On Ecoflex: https://amzn.to/4fepgNR EasyMold Silicone Putty: https://amzn.to/3Wzj0cd Smooth-On Maker Pro FLEX additive: https://www.smooth-on.com/products/ma…
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How to make your own PAINT MASKS!
Custom metal paint masks for airbrushing can be EXPENSIVE, so here are some ways to make your own airbrush paint masks using cheap DIY materials. Aves Apoxie Sculpt: https://amzn.to/3W5AuwF Silicone Putty: https://amzn.to/4bmeQbO Smooth Cast 65D: https://amzn.to/4cmleRO
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How to make DIY SOFUBI molds using silicone and metal. (CHEAP, FAST, REUSABLE)
This video shows how to make SOFUBI molds much cheaper and quicker than going the overseas route. This is not to take away from metal molds – they are the STANDARD, they hold up, they have been tried and have proven true – but the ability to make our own molds for plastisol / soft vinyl is very exciting! DRAGON SKIN 10 FAST SILICONE: https://amzn.to/44UXUaI DRAGON SKIN 10 MEDIUM SILICONE: https://amzn.to/3WXoCxs COPPER POWDER: https://amzn.to/3wPqqhq DIY SOFUBI ARTISTS: / theplasticgeek / webecomemonsters **** Please practice personal safety precautions when handling or heating plastisol! **** NOTES: – For larger vinyl figures and parts, consider either a stiffer silicone or a rigid support shell. – There…
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How to make SOFT VINYL toys at home! Plus ROTOCAST DIGITAL 12!
We review the smooth-running ROTOCAST DIGITAL 12, make a bunch of figures, and find out if it is actually possible to heat cure and pull soft vinyl from silicone molds. CURING PLASTISOL: – In an old oven (not used for food), pre-heat silicone mold to 400 degrees. – Pour liquid plastisol into hot mold and let sit for 2 to 3 minutes to form a semi-cured gel layer. (The mold will drop well below 400 quickly, so I either set inside the oven w/ door open, or wrap with aluminum foil like a baked potato to keep heat inside.) – Empty uncured plastisol into a spare container, to be reused.…
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How to make and use TOY WAX!
This is my first time to really dig in and use TOY WAX, so let’s learn together about why hard wax is usually THE chosen finishing material of professional toy-makers! This video will show you how to make Scott Hensey’s DIY toy wax recipe as well! WAX INGREDIENTS https://amzn.to/3TztEwM WAX LAB GUYS https://www.waxlabguys.com/ AZBROWAX https://shop.sculpt.com/chavant-azbro… POP SCULPTURE BOOK (How-to information about making toys.) https://amzn.to/4clOQiB WAX SAMPLER KIT https://kerfloss.bigcartel.com/produc… ROBERT TOLONE / @roberttolone
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From SKETCH to SCULPT to SOFT RESIN! (FAUXFUBI – DIY SOFUBI at home)
In this video I show one way to make your own DIY SOFUBI style figures at home! Initially it was only going to be a video about which RESINS to use for rotocasting and HOW TO MAKE PAINT STAY. But it became evident that I should have some kind of end product to show y’all, so I sculpted a Battle Tabby cat in a suit. SUPPLIES USED: SMOOTH-CAST 45D https://shop.smooth-on.com/smooth-cas…https://amzn.to/3uTT67Y (Try Smooth-On link first – usually cheaper!) SMOOTH-CAST KX FLEX 90 https://shop.smooth-on.com/kx-flextm-90 3M SANDING CLOTH PACK https://amzn.to/3P6NKNs REFERENCED VIDEOS:MAKE PAINT STICK TO PLASTIC (FLAME ANNEALING) • Make PAINT stick to PLASTIC! (Flame T… MACH 1 MONKEY DIY ROTATIONAL CASTING • Mach1monkey ROTOMO | DIY Rotational C… ROBERT TOLONE: DIY Rotational Molding • DIY Rotational Molding – How to hollo… ROBERT…
