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  • New Video

    Make a steel CUTTING DIE (by hand)! DIY factory-quality cuts!

    May 19, 2026 /

    You can make your own steel-rule cutting DIE by hand using basic tools! In this video I make some custom-cut vinyl capes for toys, but you can die-cut your own packaging, business cards, stickers and more. Ring Bending Tools: https://amzn.to/4eQL6tc

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    WELDING: “The fusing of two metals with a hot torch.” (EPILEPSY/STROBE WARNING)

    September 23, 2025 /

    In this video we do a little WELDING! This is not only my first time using the Titanium EasyFlux 125, but my first time touching any type of welder in a few decades, so let’s go through it together. I picked up this welder and auto-darkening helmet at Harbor Freight: https://www.harborfreight.com/easy-fl… https://www.harborfreight.com/7-sq-in…

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    Dressing up a new anvil for my son

    April 25, 2021

    My favorite animation tool: The WINDER.

    April 29, 2022

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

    November 12, 2021
  • New Video

    DIY airbrush SPRAY-BOOTH from STORAGE CONTAINER!

    August 7, 2025 /

    Here is how to build an airbrush spray-booth from a plastic storage container. This is a very simple build, but with the right motor can provide you with really decent paint/fume extraction. EXPLOSION-PROOF MOTOR: https://amzn.to/3HgLfrk

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

    February 28, 2021

    Straight up make a BOULDER. (DIY Realistic Rocks from Concrete)

    August 4, 2021

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  • New Video

    Terribly EASY & EFFECTIVE paint tricks!

    July 18, 2025 /

    Don’t have an airbrush, but would like to paint your figures? Here are a handful of tricks you could use. 😀 TOOLS, PAINT & TOYS SHOWN IN THIS VIDEO: BALL TOOLS: https://amzn.to/44WglfA MAKEUP SPONGE: https://amzn.to/4kOgkAu https://www.vinylwonder.com/shop https://meadowknightcreations.bigcart… https://www.elixirtoys.com https://magitarius.com

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    How to make your own FONT! (Easy FREE DIY Method)

    June 7, 2021

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  • New Video

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

    July 3, 2025 /

    With a couple few releases of the Astro Chonk under our belt, here’s a breakdown of the process of making sofubi in a home shop. LINKS: Cook pot: https://amzn.to/4lieQQ2 Vacuum chamber: https://amzn.to/4nBPFti (upgrade info coming soon!)Vacuum pump: https://amzn.to/44LHH9h (upgrade info coming soon!)Kitchen timer: https://amzn.to/44eqMMr Low temp salt: https://hightemptools.com/products/lo… PolySol: https://polysolpolymers.com/plastisol… Previous videos on home sofubi:• How to make DIY SOFUBI molds using silicon…     • DIY SOFUBI!? Home Made Japanese style toys…  

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    February 26, 2025

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    May 10, 2021
  • Announcement

    2nd Release Coming Soon!

    July 3, 2025 /

    Astro Chonk release in just 2 days! They go live on Saturday, July 5th at 11:00am CST. 😀https://shop.crafnation.com/ Each figure was made by Crafsman himself in our own little home sofubi workshop, packaged by Crafsmama using header cards designed by Crafsdaughter. Your support means so much to our little family – we feel so blessed and so thankful for being able to have this dream come true.

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    DREAM-COME-TRUE: Making SOFT VINYL toys at home! Made in the USA!

    May 21, 2025 /

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    Pulling SOFT VINYL toys with a SOFUBI shop DIY upgrade!

    April 2, 2025 /

    This is how I pull soft vinyl toys from metal sofubi molds using a DIY benchtop setup.

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  • New Video

    DIY SOFUBI!? Home Made Japanese style toys for CHEAP!

    November 22, 2024 /

    MATERIALS: SMOOTH-ON REBOUND 25 SILICONE: https://amzn.to/491Ip2U ALUMINUM OXIDE: https://amzn.to/3Z5pVtE (Please wear a respirator! Do not breathe aluminum powder.) EPOXY TUMBLER SPINNERS: https://amzn.to/3CC3Tay (These are cheap – take your pick. I own several.) OIL COOKER: https://amzn.to/4fDsHxb (There are other options – I just like this one!) APOXIE SCULPT: https://amzn.to/3OniHMC PLASTISOL: https://polysolpolymers.com/online-store (Practice safe handling with plastisol!) JOINTING IN WAX:    • 湯口の作り方2/2 -SDWAX- ついに湯口が完成!約1年間の集大成!全…   GET AN OTO7 FIGURE – before the run out!: https://shop.crafnation.com/

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  • Announcement

    THE PRE-ORDER FOR OTO7 IS LIVE!!!

    June 9, 2024 /

    Before diving into making sofubi ourselves (and with Vinyl Wonder’s help), we got the ball rolling on having OTO7 made overseas in a well established sofubi shop. We just got the word that the molds are ready and they are ready to start production! OTO7 will be 5″ tall with moveable arms – and we even have the option to offer three different colors! We’re going with Taffy Yellow, Baby Blue and Technical Grey. Of course, he’ll come with a couple few extras, including an OTO7 sticker and factory “manual”! This process could take 2-3 months, so we will keep you posted on the updates on our website (www.crafnation.com), but…

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