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How I paint soft vinyl toys – ENTIRE PROCESS – realistic weathering, yet DURABLE!
This is my soft vinyl toy painting process, which works on regular PVC toys (Kenner Star Wars, etc.) as well as resin and other materials. PAINT USED:https://www.vinylwonder.com/shop(NITRILE gloves not recommended! Vinyl Wonder’s website recommends thick latex.)AIRBRUSH USED:https://amzn.to/4x1uZi1
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Astro Chonk Toy Release Saturday 7/25/26 at 11:00AM CST
Hey y’all! We are excited to announce new figures releasing this Saturday, 7/25/26, at 11:00AM CST! You will be able to purchase these at shop.crafnation.com. All of them are painted, and some have been enhanced with visors, capes, and hoses. 🙂 I hope you’re having a good week! We love y’all! – TCM and family
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How to make your own TOY ACCESSORIES! (VISORS, HOSES, ATTACHMENTS…)
This is how I make plastic resin accessories and parts for sofubi and other action figures.(MATERIALS LIST AND LINKS BELOW) MATERIALS USED IN THIS VIDEO:Mold Star 15 Slow: https://amzn.to/4sWKPcIEase Release: https://amzn.to/4sTgFH5Smooth-On 65D: https://amzn.to/4b7KPQFSmooth-On 45D: https://amzn.to/49NvphUMica Powders: https://amzn.to/3Nz1TFmXacto Knives: https://amzn.to/4jdN9qzSanding Sponges: https://amzn.to/3Y4i5kqSculpting Tools: https://amzn.to/3QM43UfSilicone necklace cords: https://amzn.to/4vlqKMUVinyl Sheets: https://amzn.to/4fb3MCrAves Apoxie Sculpt: https://amzn.to/4ybxL5T
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Catstronaut Release TODAY!
In less than an hour, at 11:00 am CST we’ll be having a Catstronaut only release! https://shop.crafnation.com/
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Make a steel CUTTING DIE (by hand)! DIY factory-quality cuts!
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)
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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DIY airbrush SPRAY-BOOTH from STORAGE CONTAINER!
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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Terribly EASY & EFFECTIVE paint tricks!
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 SOFT VINYL TOYS at home (everything you need to know)!
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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2nd Release Coming Soon!
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.
