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    BUILT DIFFERENT: Japanese Soft Vinyl Toys | HOW they’re made, WHY they’re special

    January 28, 2024 /

    This video is about the world of SOFUBI (soft vinyl toys made in Japan). Soft vinyl toys are “a whole ‘nother monster”, in more ways than one, all the way down to how the molds are made. Vinyl pulling is a unique, time-honored, slower-paced process that has produced some of the most pleasant plastic figures on earth. VINYL WONDER – DURABLE VINYL PAINThttps://www.vinylwonder.com/WONDER GOBLIN VINYL TOYShttps://www.wondergoblin.com/MAX TOY COhttps://www.maxtoyco.com/NEIL EWING / BOMBASTIC PLASTIChttps://www.bombasticplastic.com/BWANA SPOONShttp://goopygravy.comMAGITARIUShttps://www.magitarius.com/LAST BASTION STUDIOhttps://www.lastbastionstudio.com/storeCANDIE BOLTONhttps://www.candiebolton.com/LOW TECH STUDIOShttps://www.lowtechstudios.com/ HOW IT WAS MADE: JOY RIDERS & SKY KING (Fantastic HOW-IT’S-DONE info!)https://www.thebeastisback.com/blogFUTURETROISTIC ART MAGAZINE (Thank y’all for featuring Steady Craftin!)http://www.FutuRETROistic.comRUDE PANDAhttp://www.patreon.com/RudePanda VIDEOS REFERENCED OR SHOWN IN THIS EPISODE:The Great Process – The…

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    SHARPIE (Lid) Speeder Trashbash (“Kitbash” using odds, ends, and $1 stuff)

    June 22, 2021

    Pulling SOFT VINYL toys with a SOFUBI shop DIY upgrade!

    April 2, 2025

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

    April 21, 2023
  • New Video

    How to build a GLUE GUN speeder!

    December 31, 2023 /

    Here is how I built a speeder type vehicle from a glue gun, model kit parts, discarded plastic, and toys from Dollar Tree.

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    The playset KID me DREAMED of: JOYTOY 1:18 SCALE!

    September 26, 2022

    I’m a FULL-TIME… animator?

    January 19, 2022

    DIY Guitar Amp Key Holder (Keyrack Key Organizer) Marshall and Orange Amps

    May 27, 2021
  • New Video

    LIVE-LOOPING without pedals (or Reggie Watts) on your computer!

    December 9, 2023 /

    Basically I saw Reggie Watts perform and that got me interested in LOOPER/LOOPING/LOOP pedals. Since I don’t have that hardware, I tried to rig up a way to do the same thing in Reaper. This same technique can be adapted to Cubase, Logic, or your chosen DAW (Digital Audio Workstation). REAPER: https://www.reaper.fm/download.php IMITONE VOICE-TO-MIDI: https://imitone.com/Crafsman/ KORG NANOKEYS MIDI CONTROLLER: https://amzn.to/3RjhNlo

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

    December 31, 2022

    MIND to MELODY: make MUSIC with your MOUTH and IMITONE!

    November 15, 2023

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

    February 28, 2021
  • Announcement

    Crafnation Black Friday Sale!

    November 24, 2023 /

    New items in the shop! Get your freshly designed (by Crafsdaughter) OTO7 sticker, one of the VERY limited edition (unless you guys like it and we’ll get more material in) black and orange Pocketnauts and the original Pocketnaut today! The Crafnation Black Friday sale starts at 8:00am CST! Save 20% with the coupon code BF23 at https://shop.crafnation.com/

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    Two NEW Figures Available for 3D Printing! Buy and DOWNLOAD the 3D Print Files For Cev7 and MC Hammerhead Hunter For Bounties!

    February 6, 2024

    Pocketnaut Production Update!

    April 25, 2024

    Pocketnaut Production Update!

    August 23, 2023
  • New Video

    MIND to MELODY: make MUSIC with your MOUTH and IMITONE!

    November 15, 2023 /

    DOWNLOAD IMITONE: https://imitone.com/Crafsman DOWNLOAD REAPER: https://www.reaper.fm/download.php MIDI EPISODE:    • I misunderstood MIDI… (you can use …   Other software shown in this episode: LO-FI PANDA 3: https://clarkaudio.com/ UVI TOY PACK: https://www.uvi.net/en/unconventional… UVI DARKLIGHT II: https://www.uvi.net/en/vintage-synth/… (Wait until they go ON SALE – they go on sale often!!!!!) Imitone is audio software that can run standalone or as a plugin (VST) inside your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Imitone converts incoming audio signals – humming, whistling, or even another instrument – into MIDI notes that can then be played through your chosen virtual instrument! This way of producing music – literally humming what’s in your head – is invaluable to people like me who can’t play well and don’t yet…

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    “In memory of my uncle… and VHS.”

    October 24, 2022

    MODIBOTS customizable figures! (Review + Animation Test)

    July 13, 2022

    Pulling SOFT VINYL toys with a SOFUBI shop DIY upgrade!

    April 2, 2025
  • New Video

    How to make beaucoup HOSES and CABLES!!!!!

    November 1, 2023 /

    Here’s how you can make your own flexible, industrial-looking hoses and cables for your figures, miniatures, and scratch builds. This video also shows how to COLOR epoxy putties like Green Stuff, as well as a DIY alternative to the Green Stuff Roll Maker (a hair comb). MATERIALS and TOOLS USED: ► GREEN STUFF: https://amzn.to/3ttTZTB ► GREEN STUFF LIQUID: https://amzn.to/46RWwpd ► GREEN STUFF ROLL MAKER: https://amzn.to/3tZ5BhS

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

    August 18, 2021

    I got a PROBE lens for stop-motion animation!

    December 22, 2021

    Shrink Plastic! (DIY “SHRINKY DINKS”)

    September 20, 2021
  • New Video

    How to SCULPT a MINIATURE (in Green Stuff)!

    October 18, 2023 /

    This is my approach to sculpting a miniature figure for the first time using Green Stuff. This is also my first time to sculpt anything close to 28mm, and I’m naturally shaky, so please forgive the jitters. Ana / Gardens of Hecate https://gardensofhecate.com/projects-… Nick CC Minis    / @ccminis   MATERIALS and TOOLS USED: ► GREEN STUFF: https://amzn.to/3ttTZTB ► GREEN STUFF LIQUID: https://amzn.to/46RWwpd ► MAGNIFIERS: https://amzn.to/46TIxPB ► SIZE 0 FIRM SILICONE TOOLS: https://amzn.to/46zYEC2

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    MIND to MELODY: make MUSIC with your MOUTH and IMITONE!

    November 15, 2023

    FAQs: How it all got started, why I wear gloves, motivation, anxiety & depression and more…

    February 8, 2021

    How to build a GLUE GUN speeder!

    December 31, 2023
  • Announcement

    B GRADE Pocketnaut

    October 10, 2023 /

    The process of injection molding will always leave you with some items that just aren’t up to par. These Pocketnauts are the ones that didn’t pass Crafsmama’s quality control standards. They might have discoloration, or what look to be cracks where the plastic just didn’t melt together well. While Crafsman is out filming in the shop (which is almost every day), we’ll be working through the B Grade Pocketnauts and listing them in our shop at a discount. These will not be sent with the backer or header cards, so that we can keep those designated for the A Grade figures. https://shop.crafnation.com/product/bgradepocketnaut

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    Two NEW Figures Available for 3D Printing! Buy and DOWNLOAD the 3D Print Files For Cev7 and MC Hammerhead Hunter For Bounties!

    February 6, 2024

    New way to help keep Steady Craftin’ going!

    December 11, 2024

    We Now Have Enamel Pins!

    July 14, 2021
  • New Video

    Build your own spaceship using plastic containers! | How to TRASH-BASH.

    September 27, 2023 /

    Here’s how you can make your own plastic spaceships using candy containers, eyedrop containers, medicine bottles, toy parts, and other plastic bits. The main ship components are made from: ORBIT GUM CONTAINER: https://amzn.to/46sACsw WARHEADS SUPER SOUR DOUBLE DROPS: https://amzn.to/3RCca3z Check out these other channels for trash-bashing inspiration: DR TOYS:    / @drtoyscreations     • Let’s Make a Ship From Trash   DAN DOES:   / @dan_does     • I Made a Robot out of Candy!  

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    MUSIC to CRAFT by 🎧 Volume 1

    August 13, 2024

    Pulling SOFT VINYL toys with a SOFUBI shop DIY upgrade!

    April 2, 2025

    “It runs STRONG in my family…” (LEGO Stop-Motion Animation)

    May 24, 2023
  • New Video

    DIY Sculpting Tools | How to make LOOPS, RIBBONS, RAKES, SILICONE TOOLS and more! SCAPULAS.

    September 1, 2023 /

    Here are several ideas for how to make your own sculpting tools. (I even included some run-to-the-dollar-store alternatives!) Join our Patreon to view the AFTERSHOW!: https://www.patreon.com/posts/diy-cla… Materials used:EASYMOLD SILICONE PUTTY: https://amzn.to/3R59Y4y AVES APOXIE SCULPT: https://amzn.to/480WmNJ POP SCULPTURE BOOK: https://amzn.to/45Vml74

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    October 11, 2021

    How to make and use TOY WAX!

    March 22, 2024

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