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  • New Video

    I built a SPACESHIP from scrap wood, foam, and found parts!

    September 23, 2026 /

    This is a “spaceship” set I built for use in podcasts or similar scenarios, like a film set.Primary materials used are scrap wood, craft store foam, and found electronics and parts for “greebles”.

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

    January 31, 2021

    “Don’t blow up!” – Compressor Safety

    July 9, 2023

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

    March 3, 2024
  • New Video

    How to build a PUPPET from cardboard tubes!

    August 28, 2026 /

    This is a simple but versatile puppet design that utilizes cardboard tubing and a DIY spring mechanism to facilitate the mouth movement.

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    How to make your own PAINT MASKS!

    June 28, 2024

    How to make a GIANT WORM ATTACK diorama (with BEADBOTS!)

    July 24, 2023

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

    September 7, 2021
  • New Video

    How I paint soft vinyl toys – ENTIRE PROCESS – realistic weathering, yet DURABLE!

    July 28, 2026 /

    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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    DIY Rubber Quarter | Metallic Molding | REAL QUICK

    December 13, 2020

    How to make DIY SOFUBI molds using silicone and metal. (CHEAP, FAST, REUSABLE)

    May 24, 2024

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

    February 22, 2022
  • Announcement

    Astro Chonk Toy Release Saturday 7/25/26 at 11:00AM CST

    July 24, 2026 /

    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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    Pocketnaut Production Update!

    April 25, 2024

    B GRADE Pocketnaut

    October 10, 2023

    Loot Draggin on Steam – AND on sale!

    May 25, 2026
  • New Video

    How to make your own TOY ACCESSORIES! (VISORS, HOSES, ATTACHMENTS…)

    July 23, 2026 /

    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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    Mississippi NUKED! Atomic weapons testing beneath a small town. | SOUTHVESTIGATIONS

    March 24, 2026

    How to build a GLUE GUN speeder!

    December 31, 2023

    How to make the most realistic harmless hatchet. (DIY Film Props)

    July 24, 2024
  • New Video

    Crafsman goes to the BACKROOMS!

    June 17, 2026 /

    This is the Crafsman Steady Craftin’s full review of the A24 Backrooms movie directed by Kane Parsons AKA Kane Pixels. The film was a refreshing change-up from normal Hollywood garbage, offering eerie suspense, interesting dream-like designs, and a story that will resonate differently depending on what you bring to it. Themes of memory and regret, acceptance, change, and fear are big parts of this film.

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    The very BASICS of concrete. | ◄ THROWBACK EPISODE

    August 5, 2022

    Dollar Tree Kitbashing

    December 27, 2020

    I made a complicated SIMPLE TOY with DIY injection molding

    January 24, 2021
  • Announcement

    Loot Draggin on Steam – AND on sale!

    May 25, 2026 /

    Get your copy of Crafsson’s game Loot Draggin – now on Steam! We’re also running a 50% Memorial Day Sale (ends Monday 5/25 at midnight). https://store.steampowered.com/app/4312210/Loot_Draggin

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    We’ve got some talented Patrons!

    March 1, 2024

    Crafnation Black Friday Sale!

    November 24, 2023

    New way to help keep Steady Craftin’ going!

    December 11, 2024
  • 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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    How to MAKE YOUR OWN ACTION FIGURE! (Using NON-DESTRUCTIVE vintage toy sampling!)

    February 16, 2023

    3D Printed Injection Molds (actually work)!

    July 10, 2021

    I built a SPACESHIP from scrap wood, foam, and found parts!

    September 23, 2026
  • New Video

    How to make CHEAP metal PAINT MASKS for factory-quality TOY painting!

    April 28, 2026 /

    Here is how to make your own metal paint masks for toys using at-home ingredients, used to paint soft vinyl or any toys consistently. Very cheap DIY, hands-on approach. These molds can be used over and over, can be reinforced / bulked out if needed, and can take cutting and grinding in a similar way to sheet metal.

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    Crafsman plays MINECRAFT! Featuring Minecraft Steven.

    December 6, 2025

    When you want to dance but only have 2 points of articulation. | STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

    March 18, 2022

    AI is DEATH to creativity… and maybe humans.

    March 5, 2026
  • New Video

    Inside my home TOY SHOP and YouTube STUDIO… behind the scenes!

    April 11, 2026 /

    Here’s a look inside my home toy shop which I also use as a YouTube video studio and more. GET LOOT DRAGGIN’ ON STEAM: https://store.steampowered.com/app/43…

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    When you want to dance but only have 2 points of articulation. | STOP-MOTION ANIMATION

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    August 9, 2024

    My favorite tool organizer – SUGAR MOLDS! (REAL QUICK)

    May 16, 2021
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