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  • 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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    Ten minutes of rain on an old window

    July 25, 2021

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

    July 3, 2025

    Making a $1 UFO look realistic and old. (DIY rust and weathering.)

    January 31, 2021
  • New Video

    5 Channels I want you to know about

    October 11, 2021 /

    ANDY MECHA: https://www.youtube.com/user/AndyMcCa… BILL MAKING STUFF: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillMakingS… DUSTIN CROPS BOY: https://www.youtube.com/user/dustincr… THE MAKER MONSTER: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMakerMon… ROBERT TOLONE: https://www.youtube.com/c/RobertTolone

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    NEW CHANNEL DIRECTION?!?

    April 1, 2022

    Shrink Plastic! (DIY “SHRINKY DINKS”)

    September 20, 2021

    Someone loaned me this CRAZY pedal!

    April 27, 2025
  • New Video

    Affordable DIY Injection Molder ($200 – $400) | Buster Beagle 3D Injection Mold Machine

    October 3, 2021 /

    BUSTER BEAGLE MKII INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqHPN… ORIGINAL BUSTER BEAGLE DIY INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoSVP…

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

    November 1, 2021

    How to ELECTROFORM anything into METAL! #electroforming #electroplating

    September 8, 2025

    MUSIC PRODUCTION – How I make soundtracks for YouTube videos.

    March 5, 2023
  • New Video

    Shrink Plastic! (DIY “SHRINKY DINKS”)

    September 20, 2021 /

    Materials:SHRINK PLASTIC: https://amzn.to/3hOlf6w POSCA MARKERS: https://amzn.to/3nRxGme ALCOHOL MARKERS: https://amzn.to/3EDXacm ARTISTS COLORED PENCILS: https://amzn.to/3lAXJv2 UV RESIN: https://amzn.to/3zrGUYf UV LIGHTS: https://amzn.to/3EzKIuq MOD PODGE: https://amzn.to/3hLMZZJ

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

    December 9, 2021

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! (Music Video)

    December 31, 2020

    (PART 2) 7 BEST INDIE MOVIES YOU’VE (probably) NEVER SEEN!

    May 6, 2025
  • New Video

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

    September 7, 2021 /

    This is the best solution I have found for making paint stick to difficult injection-molded plastics like POLYPROPYLENE, POLYETHYLENE, and more! Several parts can be flame treated quickly, and the results are more durable than things like scuffing the surface.

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    How to build a GLUE GUN speeder!

    December 31, 2023

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    February 24, 2022

    Terribly EASY & EFFECTIVE paint tricks!

    July 18, 2025
  • New Video

    RECORDING SOUND EFFECTS! (Plus mic breakdowns: shotgun, binaural ears 3D, and more…)

    August 18, 2021 /

    Visit BILL MAKING STUFF: https://www.youtube.com/c/BillMakingS… This episode is all about recording sound effects (basic foley), audio principles, microphone differences, and more. BINAURAL EARS MICROPHONE SET: https://amzn.to/3xQPYFv (NOTE: Currently unavailable, but there are other options.) BEACHTEK DXA MICRO PRO: https://amzn.to/3yWExx3 (This is how I connect pro mics requiring 48v phantom power into my camera.)

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    MUSIC PRODUCTION – How I make soundtracks for YouTube videos.

    March 5, 2023

    From SKETCH to SCULPT to SOFT RESIN! (FAUXFUBI – DIY SOFUBI at home)

    March 3, 2024

    How to SCULPT a MINIATURE (in Green Stuff)!

    October 18, 2023
  • New Video

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

    August 4, 2021 /

    SHOP LINK: https://shop.crafnation.com/ This is a DIY “boulder”, made using a simple form and concrete, with coloring of your choice. “‘Boulder’ (noun): a large rock, typically one that has been worn smooth by erosion.”OXIDE COLOR POWDERS: http://amzn.to/2viwVXu http://amzn.to/2vDNGxu

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

    January 22, 2026

    Dollar Tree Kitbashing

    December 27, 2020

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

    July 19, 2021
  • New Video

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

    July 19, 2021 /

    ENAMEL PINS AVAILABLE HERE:https://shop.crafnation.com/ APOXIE SCULPT:https://amzn.to/3Bl1rQASAFETY SOLVENT:https://amzn.to/3zh14V5CLAY SCULPTING SET:https://amzn.to/2UhLeuR

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

    April 21, 2023

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

    November 1, 2021

    SHIMMERBEEF (Crafsman Official Music Video)

    September 24, 2024
  • Announcement

    We Now Have Enamel Pins!

    July 14, 2021 /

    We’re so excited to now have our own enamel pins available! One pin features our Steady Craftin logo surrounded by a sea of glitter and the other features the Crafsman himself! 😀 We’ve made the move from Etsy to Big Cartel and the new shop can be found in the “Shop” link above or by this direct link: https://shop.crafnation.com/ Patreon supporters in the $10 and $25 categories – don’t forget your coupon codes!

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    Pocketnaut Update!

    August 12, 2024

    New Colorway of Pocketnaut NOW AVAILABLE!

    September 23, 2024

    Catstronaut Release TODAY!

    June 6, 2026
  • Uncategorized

    Why NOT to use existing music and clips, EVEN PAID and LEGAL. Does “FAIR USE” apply on YouTube?

    June 15, 2021 /

    It can be discouraging when you get permission to use a song, pay for a license, and STILL lose monetization of your video due to a large company claiming it. And it’s even worse (in my opinion) when you use clips under FAIR USE – as part of education or parody – and lose 100% of your video’s revenue.

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