Character Development | DIY Figure Making (ALSO NO MUSIC)

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

[@TheCrafsMan]

More info on the 3D printer: I came to the house to start editing and told my wife the printer has quit acting right (which was disheartening, because I REALLY like the Elegoo Mars!) Well, she went out to the shop and pulled up and mettled with it, and straight got it working. She looked at a video showing about greasing/oiling the z-rod. Probably doesn’t help that it’s cold out there, and I go months between prints. She always surprises me. And this morning I’ve got us another print going! :D

[@MandoHalrissian]

Yay CrafsMama!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I asked her how she fixed it. She showed me a repair video and said “This is the way”.

[@MandoHalrissian]

@@TheCrafsMan This is the way.

[@FullRythym]

@@TheCrafsMan This is the way.

[@ShipperChick]

Crafsmama is a woman after my own heart! I’m an old single woman and do a lot of the fixin in my house. My Daddy taught me a lot and gave me the confidence to try lots of things! My Daddy is 92 and still guiding me in life! 😊👍🏻 way to go Crafsmama!!! ❤️

[@rodline9027]

My name is your fan-The Crafsfan Crafsman out takes -priceless

[@markfergerson2145]

We all crafsfans. You hear Crafsman? We's crafsfans.

[@adammakarzyk3274]

As a crafsfan, I love it when you get crazy. Keep on crafin right thur What kind of pen is that also?

[@aaronbold8715]

Crafsman, I love you like a father. You have taught me many things I would have never learned. Don’t get stuck thinking we want perfection from you. We are here for your rustic and honest personality.

[@teekotrain6845]

And every little thang that make thu craftsman the crafts-man ya kno like dat righ thure. 😁❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@sparetime2475]

I agree with everything you just said.

[@BETAmosquito]

All of the wisdom and experience he shares with us doesn't hurt either :D

[@deepjoes1072]

I could have not said this better :)

[@kalgrandy2101]

I’ve never smiled SO much during a crafsman video. The whole thing was really great and crafsmama was right. Someone did need to see this :)

[@SunKingDino]

I felt the same way!

[@fullcontactmofo]

Same here!!

[@bije277]

16:03 that was the first time I’ve ever heard Crafsman laugh!

[@martyconway9744]

"Baby... How come all your characters got big booties on em?" 😂😂😂

[@mattlowman9857]

Almost every Crafsman vid I see, between the actual thing he's showing/doing and the little tid-bit... lookin... snippets of info, I find myself thinking: "Goodness gracious, how many things does this fellah know about & know how to do?" But probably my faaav-or-ite thing is that you never seem to stop learning. You still have that child-like sense of wonder and insatiable curiosity, which too many people lose as they get older, that goes: "That's neat. Imma learn about that right thur"

[@ShipperChick]

Amen!!!

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

Agreed!

[@_oe_o_e_]

You: How do you do calm yet chaotic energy? Me: Allow me to introduce you to someone...

[@matambale]

Even his high speed air drawing was calm.

[@reflectionsofservice784]

(deep long breath....). You have no clue how happy seeing this pop up on my KZbin stream made me tonight. It has been an incredibly emotionally exhausting time lately and you have lowered my blood pressure tonight. :) Thank you.

[@lorraine8368]

I recently found you and thoroughly enjoy your talents, your humor, and of course these videos/tutorials 😎 Last week I used a label printing sheet and laserjet printer of a 4 x 6 photo of my grandson, per your instruction, onto a piece of wood and it turned out great! Thank you❤️

[@TheCrafsMan]

It does my heart good to hear when a project turns out! Thank you for sharing!

[@JohnTurner313]

3:14 "Which does not make sense, but many things do not." After 2020, spot on, Crafsman. Thank you for another video and Happy New Year!

[@sketch2347]

he held that cut for 3 seconds.

[@chicken_beach]

@@sketch2347 loved that haha

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

3:05 When I was a youngster I had me one of them starcode walkie talkies right thur. I had forgotten all about it til this moment right here. Thanks for the memory Crafsman.

[@river7874]

Crafsmama was correct. Totally needed this one this week.

[@gwynnpollock5385]

Every once in a great while I’ll stumble upon a channel like this... and how the heck haven’t I found it sooner? The humor, the content, the host, production quality, all AWESOME. I’m honestly mad that the KZbin algorithm kept this from me for so long.

[@imkalib]

I like seeing your sketches and thought process, I missed that in the more recent episodes so thanks for bringing it back! Ps, I love seeing the bloopers

[@PatrickCordaneReeves]

A favorite saying of mine: "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

[@absotivelypawsilutely796]

Such a wonderful little figure. Robots are one of my favourite things and watching you go through the whole design process was really interesting and as always you make me smile.

[@mechminded2207]

Develop character, as you develop characters. Nice message.

[@mraduanemc]

I really enjoyed how playful this one was Crafsman. Thanks again for the joy you bring to us.

[@mixiekins]

Yeah! You don't have to worry about having something finished; seeing others' projects have hiccoughs can help folks feel less bad when they themselves trip up. If we only ever show pristine perfect stuff, it can be discouraging for folks who aren't aware that there's mountains of mess-ups that were scrapped as practice. It always makes me smile when I get to see folks' scrapped test pieces because I just know there's gotta be someone out there who's just starting out and when they see that, they'll realize that they can try it, too, and that it's ok to mess up along the way.

[@electraheart7745]

I’d listen/ watch a video of you continuously opening a bag of chips or reading the phone book. 📻🎙💻

[@PaulRichardson_Canada]

Ahhh my favorite is the Mold-A-Rama vending machine that makes injection molded plastic figurines. ahh the great memories of me and my Dad and the smell !!!!

[@MsArana]

CrafsMan, your b roll was really cute. I love seeing problem solving as much as I love seeing success. Thank you for sharing your video and your creative insight sir! 💜

[@mmarchani]

Awesome show, Crafsman! We all need to be reminded sometimes that failure isn't a bad thing - it's the best teacher.

[@3DCGdesign]

That’s why you say “Keep on steady craftin” and not “Look how easy it is up in here”

[@BDR123]

Hey! I do a lot of drawing concept art for miniatures! This video oughta be good! It was! This is a crucial part of Craftin': Trial and Error!

[@gardenfork]

It’s good to share the struggles and dead ends my friend. - Eric.

[@cassiemartin5368]

I'm glad you posted the video even though u didn't end up with what u thought u would. It helps us to see that growing with your hobbies have ups and downs. Thanks

[@hullinstruments]

No joke crafsman…. Mrs crafsmama and mr. Crafson been holding this channel together since the beginning. I love you Mr. craftsman you’re one of my favorite KZbinrs of all time but can’t overlook the advice and support of your family. They played just as big of a part in this channel and it success, and I know as good of a man as you are that you appreciate them greatly. You got the most awesome family

[@ryanatchley1518]

As an artist I tend to get too wrapped up in dynamic posing, extreme detail and making sure everything is anatomically correct. Your channel and simplistic style is always refreshing and inspires me to create when im in a slump. I love watching your sketching process.Thank you Crafstman and Craftsmama for making him post this video. (Having a voice like warm honey and Jazz doesnt hurt either. Lol)

[@none23one10]

Its crazy where all this started. I've been doing some homework trying to learn more about injection molding and read it all started way back when billiards balls were made from elephant 🐘 tusks, all the ivory that was being used was killing off the elephants too much. So some one decided that there needed to be an alternative to ivory pool 🎱 balls. Low and behold through enginuity and creativity plastics injection molding was born... and here we are today still saving the elephants 🐘. Just goes to show when people set there minds to do good things for the right reasons any thing is possible... thank you crafsman for inspiring us and keep up the good work.

[@sammimadanat9693]

I love the character development episodes best of all. Crafsman gets so juiced. It is fun to watched.

[@Ocodo]

I would highly recommend learning Blender for this type of work.

[@TheseAreShapes]

Do they sell that at freds dollar store?

[@jimbox31]

I would watch Crafsman Blender tutorials!!!

[@crosita1]

@@TheseAreShapes No cuz it's freeeeee

[@ginnymullendore6174]

I’d love to see an “all outtakes“ video. Give us one that’s just the culls. That end segment make me smile then laugh out loud. Your scrapped vids are better than anything on TV. ❤️

[@canberradogfarts]

Your channel is sooooooo far away from what I do as a rule, but.... Your creative problem solving is universally applicable. You're not just teaching making....what ever it is you re making each episode. You are teaching creativity as a tool. "Be creative." Be Steady Craftin!

[@G.G.8GG]

Crafsman you are one of a lovable kind. So full of great tops, information, inspiration. Nobody like you and we wouldn't have it any other way.

[@mishelle6315]

It's so nice to see DIY videos where things don't work out. It makes me feel less like I'm losing my mind when they don't work for me. :-)

[@StudioHannah]

I think videos of "failed" projects are really valuable. It's always good to know that other people also fail, and to learn how to get back up and try again. Did you see those videos of the guys making the real working hoverboard? They failed a lot, but they did it in the end! I like the double meaning of "character development" in the title ;)

[@qeidren3215]

My favourite thing about your channel is that so much of your content is you learning as you go and just picking a fun idea and seeing what happens. The videos where things don't go to plan and how you roll with it are every bit as instructive and inspiring.

[@JohnDBloch]

hmm, I wonder if your zero might be off on the printer. almost sounds like the printer is trying to lower the buildplate when its already tight. But your sketches and stuff look awesome! Cant wait to see how this one turns out!

[@JoeLittle]

I've had this noise happen before. There was debris on the FEP film. (Could also be debris on the build plate). The debris prevents the build plate from going all the way to zero and the steppers are trying to force it. Crafsman will have to drain (and filter) the vat, then clean the film, and if the film has been damaged (mine was) replace it.

[@_ClericalError_]

I've slowly been learning to do woodworking using only hand tools, and since I am still learning many times what I'm working on doesn't turn out the way I want them to. Even so, I learn from my mistakes and have another go. Your message of cultivating tenacity and personal character development is so valuable, and I wanted to thank you for it. It is the type of thing everyone needs to hear from a trusted voice now and again. Thank you for your positivity and wisdom, and I hope you are doing great Crafsman, and Crafsmama and Crafson also!

[@puhf3328]

YAY MR CRAFTSMAN UPLOADED A NEW VIDEO!!!!!

[@EddVCR]

I really like the visual of old transistor radios, so I loved all your little radio/recorder friends. They all made me smile!

[@werewolf74]

Craftsmama is right. We love you we just want out time with you. It doesn't have to be perfect. Including us in the process gives a glimpse into your mind and how you tackle problems. Your last few videos were short and with an unusual upload you fell off my recommended. Every Sunday/Monday I search for your videos. They are relaxing and make me smile in uncertain times. Thank you for all you do. The bloopers where great too. Don't forget to wear your dust mask. But

[@swampflux]

A plug for Precious Plastic, Inkscape, and Meshmixer all in one video? Tinker-CAD! Things not working out the first time! Whew-wee! All my favorite things!

[@jackneiner7322]

Crafsman is amazing, your channel is amazing, your style is amazing, everything you do is amazing keep steady crafting and making videos

[@stunthumb]

Mrs Craftin sounds like a very smart woman, you should listen to her. When you step into unfamiliar territory, your feet don't often land on familiar ground, it takes time and work to carve a path. I am an engineer and have been making 3D models for decades, and it's still often trial and error. To think that something will work out perfect the first time is just arrogance, its better to prepare to learn from the first attempt and it is very useful to see these processes and know we're all in the same boat sometimes.

[@AxialTangent]

I am so proud of you, Crafsman. Because of your videos, I got a 3D printer that I wanted for Christmas, and I am just getting set up with it now. You have inspired me to do so many weird and wonderful things that I might never have done before. :)

[@raddragonxd3600]

Behind every good CrafsMan is a Crafsmama! We love your videos!

[@DangerKitty]

Even if your videos/projects don't come out how you want them to, I just enjoy watching the process. Your videos, thoughts, and words of encouragement bring some much needed positivity to me and countless others, and I look forward to it every week.

[@67shelbycobra99]

Crafsman, I really appreciate the quality of your content. I like how you show that things don't always work out, but you look at what worked and what didn't work and you learn and continue on. Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

[@samsurleau]

13:53 I was playing with wood and resin for the first time, and nothing was turning out well and I was super frustrated and ready to throw it all away. Then the next day I saw this video. Sometimes things don't turn out, and that's ok. Very well said.

[@briandavenport7554]

Been watching you for a while. I had throat cancer and took some time off and your Chanel was a big help for me to get through it. Thank you.

[@primezilla37]

You should make a toy line, where you make a bunch of figures that have the same backstory

[@MakerMaddox]

I'm so excited for these! Looking at the drawings have been such a treat!

[@MrVolvobloke]

Hey CrafsMan, you know the journey can be just as entertaining as the destination ! You either win or learn , but you never loose. Thank you for another fantastic video!

[@jonmichaelcampbell7550]

I feel like this could become a Pixar Short. With your characters coming to life in your amazing workshop

[@jenhofmann]

I feel like the last year has been one big experiment that didn't turn out as planned. Thank you for the reminder that we can learn from everything, even things that don't turn out right. I'm glad you listened to Craftsmama! :)

[@n8sgr8adventure]

Crafsman... CrafsMomma is 100% right on this one. As an Artist / Creative myself still daily I find myself messing up A lot. It sucks because we as Artist's, Crafters, Creators whatever, have high standards of our quality of work & we can be very hard, sometimes to hard on ourselves when things don't work out the way we want them too. I full on went Hulk raged when I kept messing up shirts I was recently trying to screen print but I realised what's the point? Those who may seem like they fail the most actually Do the most because they try the most. All we can do is keep on trying & doing to overcome those adversities or frustrations that challenge us and push through despite everything & we will grow, wiser, stronger, happier, more accomplished & better teachers to our youth! God Bless & Keep on Steady Crafting! 🙏

[@puddintaine4556]

Man, I just love seeing your brainstorming and notebook, Crafsman. Your A-Frame shape is solid and chunky, and the space helmet ideas are looking 👌. We need a "Sleep Deprivation" 'DLC' figure, too. That big tired eye is awesome. This might be my favorite figure yet. Take all the time you need. Just building character, right? We'll be here.

[@joyg2526]

I think this is my favorite CrafsMan video! It makes me feel better about my own failures when I see CM mess up, get up and keep going. Keep steady craftin Mr. CM!

[@Munchma7]

This might be my favorite episode yet. Thank you for sharing, Crafsman

[@angelaurbina1892]

I like that we got to see so much improvement in one video. The programs! The sketching! The 3D prints! It’s so interesting to see how much you’ve gotten your sketching method down to be EFFICIENT and I love that you have embraced you sketchy style! (I’m thinking back to the chicken video of you sketching for comparison) and crafs mama was right, some of us do need to see that putting hours of work, effort and learning into things won’t always land us perfect results. And sometimes we could use some help with cleaning our 3D printers haha

[@darrenmichaels]

The character development sheet would make a great t-shirt or poster. I'd buy it.

[@FranklyPeetoons]

Top. Notch. Content. EVERY TIME. Seriously. The only improvement that could be made would be to make more of them.

[@batterymakermarkii2654]

You must be the most laid back person I've ever heard. Love your work.

[@bluefoxxcosplay4754]

I really love the so much! Not only do you learn some rich techniques for creating, you also get the absolutely wonderful personality of Crafsman and the most wholesome humor. Thank you for making me smile in my darkest times 🙏🏼 Keep on craftin sir! These are excellent!!

[@CaptainSidx]

I love coming here not only for the information but how great and awesome I feel after watching your episodes. You need your own show!

[@grayfaux_]

Best craft channel on KZbin! Hands down. ✋ 🤚

[@seanlavoie2]

Those character sketches would make neat wrapping paper or folder art.

[@paigefurr9652]

CrafsMan, this video is perfect for this morning! I teach middle and upper school 3D art (ceramics/sculpture/AP 3D studio art) and I was trying to come up with new projects that are small, etc. I found your channel over Thanksgiving break. Actually, my husband I binged watched your videos from about 5 in the afternoon until well after 1am! Anyway, you inspired me to teach my students to make their own action figures! We had class this morning (some students online and some in class, sharing for perspective) and I was so pleased to see a new video on character development! Perfect for today! Thank you! We love your channel! -Paige

[@richyjjsmith]

I done my first ever mold, and it was from a 3d print and I sealed it with acrylic and I had the same thing happen. It was very disheartening to have it happen on the first ever try when it seemed like I did everything right. So thanks so much about the tin cure tip! It's good to see the problems others run in to as well, so it's not like they're just your own.

[@jmakc3541]

Man, I started designing with 3D solid modeling software in 1994 on a system called GMS Graphtec Solid Modeler. Sweeping faces on different axises and creating stepped/conical holes took some real thinking and creativity with a 6-week training course in Colorado at the company campus... and that was with a $10k/seat machine. Seeing how streamlined and simplified a FREE 3DSM software has evolved is blowing my mind, Crafsman. I knew guys in the 80s who simply knew how to RUN 2D AutoCAD who made $50k/year just to draft (that was a lot of money in 1987)... The software you showed today is a reminder why ALL those guys ended their design/draftsman careers earlier than they anticipated; The software(s) eventually made their skills obsolete. Wow, technology moves fast.

[@leonardocastro9826]

I have been a fan for a long time but this video was special cause i am also into 3D modeling

[@CaveManELK]

As a wrestling coach, I appreciate the lesson learned in this video! Perfect as always.

[@djvertical]

Sometimes things don’t work out how we want them to, and that’s ok. It’s all part of the process! I’m glad you kept it real and showed us what really happened, because chances are, that’s what would happen to us too! ☺️

[@liliilani]

My cat love the Crafsman videos as much as I do... she's mesmerized!

[@lukaskohler1453]

Crafsmama is right everybody needs to see this. Also the blooper clips at the end made my day.

[@andylel]

Ive always told anyone who asks me who my favorite content creator is that you are the best one on the internet, but this video is a totally new level of inspiring for creative activities for me. Ive gone crazy with clay scultping, molding, and 3d printing my own little designs for keychain characters for my friends and family. I personally think the best way to digitally 3d model for people just starting out is to use blender 3d. I would absolutely love to see you make a dedicated video about your experiences with blender or the modelling programs you're using here

[@KJtheSK]

This video was so informative in the creative process! Plus, even though it stinks when things dont work out, its nice to see that it happens to everyone. We all know that nothing is perfect, and things dont always turn out how we'd like them to. But to see the whole process, the good, the bad, and the ugly, is very reassuring and a good reminder that everything takes time, patience, and dedication. And these are things I tend to forget and might get frustrated about and make me want to drop a project, or not even start one to begin with. So thank you CrafsMan for the reminder and reality check and great informative video (and CrafsMama for telling you to upload it)!

[@FrankGraffagnino]

much prefer videos like this than videos that show a completed figure. and i hate to see you feel pressured to get videos out on a schedule. your supporters would rather see you relaxed and at your best creatively... so please don't feel pressured by any schedule. we just love you man, not the expectation of videos on a schedule.

[@mechminded2207]

The sleep deprivation character looks like a Compact Disk player, with a partially clear window. Would still fit the Audio back story, and still some history that modern kids may have heard of.

[@greenceramicpots]

Crafsman, I discovered your channel a couple months ago and it's really helped keep me positive. I love your can-do attitude and I really appreciate that you posted this video to encourage some tenacity. One last thing, your little gasp when you mentioned the new figure was exactly what I did when I saw your patreon post!

[@Ichthyodactyl]

I'd much rather see a video like this where we don't have the end product yet than to miss a video. Still enjoyable and informative to see things not work out.

[@3DCGdesign]

I like the character with the single large eyeball that was in your original set of sketches with the downturned mouth like Beeker from the muppets. In the new sketches the two that had the large eyeball seemed to “pop” off the page the most as well.

[@MaxSMoke777]

Take your mold, made from Mold Max 60, and cast a pewter or bismuth metal mold. As long as your plastic is well under 500 degrees, it'll work great for injection molding. It might not have the full durability of Aluminum, but it's much better then resin based molds. Actually, if you're willing to chance it, and since you only need it to work once, you might even be able to pour Zinc.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey there! This is a nice suggestion. I’ve cast pewter molds before, but they typically have at least some surface pitting. If I was going with a less smooth figure, this might be very ideal!

[@HollywoodColt]

CRAFSMAN!!!! Get crazy with it BABY!!!!!! We need more videos of outtakes and bloopers buddy!!!!

[@hvacjay4037]

Craftsman is the best ! Thank you for helping us stay steady crafting.

[@trishak9911]

Thanks for all your kindness and wisdom Craftsman. ❤️❤️❤️

[@LaChigary]

No exaggeration in the least . My best ideas come from my mistakes . It's like they are lil gifts from the ether . CraftsMama was right that you should post this . Love the show !

[@spoontastico]

You're a true inspiration, sir. You're bringing light to the world when we need it badly. Thanks, Crafsman!

[@JoelJDurick]

Not sure I have ever commented on your videos before, @crafsman, but I had to this week. You are so very informative and entertaining and the outtakes at the end of this video just made my day! Thank you, and never stop.

[@biggafigure8575]

I was hoping one day there’d be a blooper reel and you did it again! Wish granted! I think that free range chicken I bought grants wishes or something

[@illfragu1]

Crafsman, you're my new favorite youtuber. Your videos are a joy, and I love your characters and figures. Thank you Crafsman, from a loving crafsfan.

[@olliemonster4644]

This was a lovely video - and it is indeed really nice to see that. not every project gets a polished finish in the timeframe aimed for! I really enjoyed seeing your character creation process.

[@jewabeus]

I loved your drawings. It's nice to see your thought process. I enjoyed you just talking us through what you were doing. As for things not going as planned, it happens to the best of us & I agree with your wife, people need to see things don't always work out & that it is okay when it happens. Have a GREAT week & know y'all are loved. Take care.

[@orbismworldbuilding8428]

I love these videos, his sense of humor is perfection, his calm and chill attitude is wonderful. It really feels like I'm chilling with this cool man and just doing crafs :)

[@chicken_beach]

Thank you for posting!! It's always soothing to watch and craft vicariously, and unsuccessful projects are as informative as the home runs. Any content is appreciated :)

[@JimJonesGreatBigTable]

Thank your for always sharing your process, Crafsman, warts and all. You make my day every time I see one of your videos. Keep up the positivity and love.