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

    February 22, 2022 /

    I’ve been busy working on a LEGO stop-motion animated project set in the Star Wars universe! Although this is really time-intense, I have been trying to document things along the way. Hope you enjoy! DOWNLOAD UNOFFICIAL ADVANCED LEGO BUILDING TECHNIQUES (PDF): https://joncraton.org/media/files/Uno… NEEDLE APPLICATORS: https://amzn.to/3v9k1u3 AVES APOXIE SCULPT: https://amzn.to/3H8rUT1 AVES SAFETY SOLVENT: https://amzn.to/35jJvdl MOLOTOW LIQUID CHROME: https://amzn.to/3BUvZJL CLAY SCULPTING TOOLS: https://amzn.to/3h6xfzS

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    February 21, 2021

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    May 11, 2022
  • New Video

    Does your dog do this? (air-burying)

    February 2, 2022 /

    This is not a very uncommon thing with dogs, I just find it strange and funny.

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

    July 19, 2021

    Take your voice back in time! Turn a TELEPHONE into a MICROPHONE for recording! + $1 DIY MIC!

    December 13, 2024

    Terribly EASY & EFFECTIVE paint tricks!

    July 18, 2025
  • New Video

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022 /

    Can this be for real? With your help, yes indeed! I animate with DragonFrame software and the USB controller. The slider unit is by Edelkrone, and I’ll cover using that in a separate video. TACK-IT (gummy stuff used to make things stick): https://amzn.to/33pXZbm

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

    December 9, 2021

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

    December 31, 2022

    AI is DEATH to creativity… and maybe humans.

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  • New Video

    I got a PROBE lens for stop-motion animation!

    December 22, 2021 /

    The Laowa Macro Probe is the craziest lens I’ve ever used! I cannot wait to produce more ANIMATION for y’all. (The “Anton’s Bait Shop” LEGO set was purchased back when it first came out. It is CRAZY EXPENSIVE now. Forgot to mention in the video!)

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    February 10, 2026

    Make plastic toys at home with DIY INJECTION MOLDING!

    February 26, 2025
  • New Video

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

    December 15, 2021 /

    I’ve had several requests for ASMR videos, so here is my first serious attempt at making one. To be 100% honest, I’m far more comfortable capturing crinkles and plastic handling than I am trying to whisper in y’all’s ears.

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    April 5, 2022

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

    December 9, 2021 /

    These Stargrave Miniatures have been a blast to customize! SO many combinations, and really nice depth and detail to the parts. This is not a sponsored video – I just like these minis! Main info website: https://www.northstarfigures.com/list… These figures can be found on Amazon, eBay, and more.

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    February 22, 2022

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    I misunderstood MIDI… (you can use REAL samples!) | Featuring the UVI “Toy Pack”

    November 25, 2021 /

    Download Reaper from here: https://www.reaper.fm/download.php Not a sponsored video. I just REALLY like the “Toy Pack” instruments! I purchased it on sale from here: https://www.uvi.net/toy-suite (If it’s not currently on sale, wait a little while.)

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

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

    November 12, 2021 /

    WATCH ROBERT’S VIDEO HERE: https://youtu.be/NnEqHqzceKc

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    October 11, 2021
  • New Video

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

    November 1, 2021 /

    For this video, I decided to do a kitbash, but only allowing myself to use Final Faction weapons packs and a pack of little puppy dogs I got from Amazon. PUPPY FIGURINES: https://amzn.to/3jQEVrK FINAL FACTION weapons packs available for $1 each at Dollar Tree.

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    March 18, 2022
  • New Video

    DIY Tiny Realistic Eyes | How to make eyeballs from airsoft BBs! | (NO MUSIC)

    October 18, 2021 /

    This is one way to make small realistic eyeballs for your sculptures or stop-motion characters. Special thanks to John Neiner for introducing me to this technique. CLEAR UV CURE RESIN: https://amzn.to/30ywSJ7 UV FLASHLIGHT: https://amzn.to/3FXHphe WHITE AIRSOFT BBS: https://amzn.to/3peYAFh

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    May 24, 2023

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