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@LinkiePup3 жыл бұрын
8:40 I think thats sweet how he left the last little “I love you” to who I assume is Craft-Mamma. It just warms my heart!
@pl58824 жыл бұрын
CrafSon is clearly talented.
@j.m.s_32854 жыл бұрын
I like how Crafsman and Crafson have a similar art style.
@TheCrafsMan4 жыл бұрын
We sure appreciate the kind words!
@RedTapeArtiste4 жыл бұрын
Much love to the CrafsFamily
@stephenmartin69954 жыл бұрын
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@TheRainHarvester4 жыл бұрын
@@TheCrafsMan , great technique! Can you estimate how many castings you could make before the silicon wears out/tears?
@MakersMuse4 жыл бұрын
So stoked the silicone works - it seriously does change the game!
@thomasmacisaac15034 жыл бұрын
This is easily one of the very best channels on youtube. I don't even do a lot of crafting, but I watch all these videos; it has that rare blend of thoughtful production quality, useful information and heaps of charm. It's the epitome of what makes youtube a great platform. Thanks, Crafsman!
@juanhermosillo73224 жыл бұрын
Dip me in shellac and call me glossy. Your craftiness is mesmerizing and very inspiring. Keep on steady crafting.
@dcasillas34124 жыл бұрын
As a trained cnc plastic injection mold maker, it is great to see you making it happen on the workbench! All the old men I work with grumbled how it was never possible in anything but aluminum and it is cool seeing it from a more open, experimental, and creative point of view. You never let the risk of failure or inexperience stop you and I am trying to adopt that mentality.
@angelapileggi60314 жыл бұрын
That's great! As an artist and toy maker I am over the moon by this, this is a game changer for independent toy makers :)! I'm going to buy a machine but I'm not sure if I need a larger one or not yet..it depends on the limitations of plastic. In your professional opinion how dense can a thermoplastic be before warping may occur? I had an mechanical engineer tell me that if you go beyond a half inch warping can occur (unless I heard him wrong on the size, the reception was not great). Do you know how thick something like ABS or these other thermoplastics can be shot without caving in from the internal heat?
@BrooksMoses4 жыл бұрын
@@angelapileggi6031 : Based on my experience with styrene model kits, it depends on a lot. The biggest issues seem to show up when you have a thick area next to a thin area, such as if you have a thin wall with a post sticking up on one side of it. The wall on the side opposite the post will get a small "sink mark" cave-in.
@angelapileggi60314 жыл бұрын
@@BrooksMoses Thanks! That makes sense...and my best friend's husband who's an engineer was saying similar. That the variations in thicknesses can really effect things.
@PaulGeorgeIV4 жыл бұрын
Ive considered making my molds out of 3d printed resin, but Im concerned the heat from the melted plastic will make the resin print brittle after just a couple of injections.
@studio-stirko55964 жыл бұрын
Of the crafsman posted a 10 hour special of him just doing, well, anything. I would watch it, and really enjoy myself!
@ecv803 жыл бұрын
Why does the spell checker do always things like this. How often does a sentence start with "of" rather than "if"?
@he-mar.4 жыл бұрын
Craf man channel just keeps getting better.
@rorylaubscher32084 жыл бұрын
The Spin Doctors reference had me chuckling. I swear we can’t be more than 3 or 4 years apart in age - there’s just so much nostalgia in your videos. You sir, have a pocket full of Kraftonite!
@DisgruntledPigumon4 жыл бұрын
I never would’ve believed soft silicon would keep the shape. THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING. but really, we need a part three. Trying the epoxies, 3D printer molds, etc. and Crafson is already an advanced toymaker. How awesome is that?! Oh one thing, it seems like the aluminum molds have really tiny air escape tubes in them. Would that help at all?
@JohnDoe-cj4gn4 жыл бұрын
The mold itself should have very thin escape valves. When I've designed molds digitally I usually make them virtually invisible and they function perfectly.
@TheCrafsMan4 жыл бұрын
Tiny air escape channels are not a bad idea. They can be made thin enough so that the air escapes, but the plastic doesn't push through (creating more bits to trim and clean up later). Thank you for checking out the video, and for the kind words about Crafson! I'm excited to get more advanced with this, now that I know it's even possible. I was honestly very surprised by the whole deal.
@Firstname1374 жыл бұрын
@@JohnDoe-cj4gn I've worked using heat press, injection molding etc.. My work used to involve making custom or difficult to find items out of all sorts of plastics and materials that needed to meet a certain threshold. I believe that the molds we used had a lot of incredibly small channels through them. So they would be easier to release. The molds, plates or whatever would have several larger channels in them we could then use to blow compressed air through them so we could release whatever we were making. The insides of some of these mold would sometimes be sprayed with different "releasing" agents like viton or whatever. We could make extremely delicate items through this method when injection molding or what we would also do was to insert whatever material we were using inside a mold and then insert it all into a hot press.
@sminstudios4 жыл бұрын
Smoosh in 2 inches of fishing line when forming the silicone. Touching the model & taped to the aluminum escape tube. Embed it in one silicone half or the other, so that exact fit-nicity is not required. There’s some old fishing line outside the crafs shed, I guarantee!
@anonymouse5274 жыл бұрын
1:00 I only see the air escape channels on the bottom-left mold. The three vertical lines.. seems a bit overkill, no? However in other molds I only see the injection channel. And Crafsman's silicone mold also had no additional channels, at least he didn't mention it. And so I thought, how does the air escape when you inject plastic in it? Does it escape in between the mold halves? Hmm. Crafsman, help!
@theBoonarmies4 жыл бұрын
Crafson makes some extremely characterful, alive sculpts. His work is amazing.
@Hihomme153 Жыл бұрын
Your a very entertaining teacher Crafsman! Thank you. :)
@liam_ashton014 жыл бұрын
"Oh my goodness, anti-gravity!" It's always the smallest things that are said that develops the biggest smile on our faces, thank you so much CraftMan 😌❤
@ABC-ji1lq4 жыл бұрын
Craftsman I wanna thank you for the content you put out. Your channel makes the internet a better place.
@fractilians74 жыл бұрын
completely agree! He just calms me down and makes me want to buy all sorts of art supplies,....hehe
@ABC-ji1lq4 жыл бұрын
@@fractilians7 I may sound a bit weird but his videos are almost therapeutic.
@fractilians74 жыл бұрын
@@ABC-ji1lq Totally agree...his voice is hypnotic:)
@Adam-ew7uv4 жыл бұрын
“Well dip me in shellac and call me glossy” -Crafsman 2020
@radioactiveferrets4 жыл бұрын
I just had an anxiety attack a few minutes ago and as soon as I heard the intro, a wave of calm washed over me. This is seriously the best channel I know of that can calm me down
@benju24384 жыл бұрын
Dip me in shellac and call me glossy! I have been waiting for this! Thank you craft Man!
@Schnydes3 жыл бұрын
CrafSon is KILLING it with his sculpting!
@KevinOMalleyisonlysmallreally3 жыл бұрын
Based on the music references and the collectibles that show up in these videos, I really think the crafsman may be my spiritual twin.
@kl80774 жыл бұрын
If these videos ran two hours I’d happily zone out to them. They’re so fun and relaxing. Just love this channel.
@tcat61632 жыл бұрын
I've recently gotten into injection molding. I've done a lot of research and as far as I can tell, you are the only one out there who has tried this technique. Looks amazing. I have some mold Max 60 coming in the mail and I'm going to give it a try. The next step is 3d printing, but I love the idea of being able create a mold with some flexibility. I kind of wish you would do some more injection molding content. Fascinating stuff. Thanks for what you do.
@mixiekins4 жыл бұрын
I wonder if we all could convince Lofty Pursuits to recreate Cinn*a*burst for Craftsman? If anyone could make the flavor crystals, it's them!
@sftraub4 жыл бұрын
I just love listening to your smooth tones when you speak. It calms me during these crazy worrisome times. I donkt do injection molding but I learned something while being soothed. Thanks Crafsman!
@TheCrafsMan4 жыл бұрын
This really means a lot to me! Thank you!
@sftraub4 жыл бұрын
TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin you’re most welcome! I even got a laugh from the Star Wars Fred’s parody you did a year ago. I bounce around viewing in your catalog. Keep crafting!
@wittsullivan81304 жыл бұрын
The Crafsman is today's Bob Ross. Watching your videos makes me feel better at the end of the day, they're soothing and empowering.
@omegaiteration4 жыл бұрын
I see you upload, and drop everything. I enjoy you brightening my day friend.
@canadiangemstones76362 ай бұрын
10:56 - That reveal was so satisfying!
@PropellerSteve4 жыл бұрын
I'm going to use the "Dip me shellac" phrase at work tomorrow.
@DisgruntledPigumon4 жыл бұрын
Should be “dip me in shellac...”
@bignicktex4 жыл бұрын
That line had me in stitches.
@sarahb20044 жыл бұрын
Please come back and let us know if it was successful or if it bombed.
@stormyeffects47954 жыл бұрын
How’d it go?
@ScottRipley4 жыл бұрын
CrafsMan know what a prince and lover ought to be
@BellaFleurElise4 жыл бұрын
CrafsMan reminds me of someone who would live on the old Sesame Street.
@f.d.66674 жыл бұрын
Totally... every time I watch a CrafsMan video, my mind wanders of to this fuzzy universe of kind and unique creatures. I actually think there might be a hidden pathway under the CrafsMan's desk connecting the two universes...
@marcbaker39474 жыл бұрын
Just enjoyed a little magic moment clicking the like button to take it from 999 to 1000 😁It’s the little things. Great video- thanks Crafsman
@jewabeus4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for making this video to click on & enjoy. You, sir, are greatly appreciated.
@austinroberson8Ай бұрын
I love your sense of humor and your ingenuity! Gotta follow you now.
@marianorainmaker4 жыл бұрын
im 40yrs old, Crafsman is ma host of happiness
@jameshansen19034 жыл бұрын
14:20 Gotta love the Spin Doctors.
@intothecalm4204 жыл бұрын
Loving this series. I really have no interest in injection molding for myself but it is a joy to watch you kind sir.
@eowarion4 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy your videos. They are educational, fun, and you have such a calming voice. It's like the crafty Bob Ross.
@btlxguitars76064 жыл бұрын
LOVE your videos Crafsman... I could listen to your voice all day, it's so soothing and relaxing... It's like you're channeling the spirit of the late great Bob Ross...
@danbishopaz4 жыл бұрын
At just shy of the 4 minute mark, I believe I saw an original Blackwing pencil! The Crafsman is the coolest.
@backyardsounds4 жыл бұрын
I LOVE CRAFSMAN!! 'CAUSE I'M A CRAFTINAUT!
@peterdibble4 жыл бұрын
SteadyCraftin is the flavor crystals in the Cinnaburst of life.
@nathanielowensleigh75134 жыл бұрын
I love you too, Crafsman! This video opens up so many possibilities!
@mattakudesu4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, I'm glad that silicone molds work with injection molding. I suggested making your own pewter molds, but it seems theres no need to go through the extra work.
@fernandofranco90674 жыл бұрын
Love your work Crafsman 😍
@markswaggerty49584 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe how much I need these videos.
@wild-radio73734 жыл бұрын
I absolutely LOVE these lil characters!♡♡♡
@linzertube4 жыл бұрын
I like that both you and Crafson make charming, quirky figures that don’t frighten me...I’m not good with scary.
@macadelicmusic4 жыл бұрын
Always a joy to watch.
@RvnKnight4 жыл бұрын
Nice Spin Doctors reference. I love your videos; they inspire me to make more stuff and to design/sculpt my own toys/models.
@ageoftheatom1544 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video! I would love to see more experiments with plastic injection machine. Keep up the great work Crafsman!
@KiwiComics974 жыл бұрын
I had to comment, I love all of your videos and just watch them on repeat every day. but when I saw crafson make walkie talkie figures I had to laugh. I was literally days away from making some walkie talkie figures for a coffee shop that i live by and the coincidence of him making those just made me laugh.
@JasonP63394 жыл бұрын
Daaaang CrafSon!!! I hope you are very proud of him because he is extremely creative and talented! I think he's going to give you a run for your money Crafsman!
@Blinkation4 жыл бұрын
this video couldn't come in a better time, im currently building a machine that does exactly this, and the first thing i wanted to try is silicone molds, been searching everywhere about this subject but couldn't find any info. great job.
@sylkz44384 жыл бұрын
Crafsman, greetings from Australia!!! I can't tell you how much I enjoy your channel. You have taught me so much and I appreciate you greatly, thank you for your excellent content and efforts...
@Dukefazon4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Craftsman, now it's been confirmed that it was worth following you. A friend of mine had a walkie talkie when we were kids and as a grown up always tried to find what model it was. But I only found new and modern ones. You said "vintage" and it lead me exactly to the right search term and I found it! For years I've been looking for it on and off. Thank you!
@gardenfork4 жыл бұрын
Ms GardenFork often checks in on me as well. - Eric.
@MrRandomlamer4 жыл бұрын
This is lowkey the best channel on youtube even if youre not into crafs
@andy_warb4 жыл бұрын
I love y'all too crafsman. Hope you keep steady craftin for ever!
@FitBoy3D4 жыл бұрын
you are a mad genious!!! i am actually shook. crafsman you are always surprising me.
@cluhendrix84324 жыл бұрын
I feel ya on cinnaburst. I have a liking for tangerine altoids and gatorgum myself. Man, I miss gatorgum. *Looks away longingly.
@mixiekins4 жыл бұрын
The closet I've found to the altoids ones are Torie & Howard Blood Orange drops. I'm surprised that Lofty Pursuits hasn't crafted some of their own yet.
@cluhendrix84324 жыл бұрын
Cari Garafalo never seen those, will have to check them out.
@cluhendrix84324 жыл бұрын
Cari Garafalo is it blood orange and honey?
@bibbidyboptothetop44704 жыл бұрын
Warning: This is a paragraph! Mr. Craftsman, I'll be honest. I've only joined your channel about two or so weeks ago, so I'm pretty new here. But I want to say that I love this channel. Usually, I don't think I would be into channels like this and the first time watching this, I laughed because I didn't understand what this was about. All the other youtubers I watched were always yelling, laughing, and overall just really loud. So when I came here, I thought this channel didn't make sense since it was just a guy making crafts. Boy, was I wrong. This channel has a calming aspect to it that makes me calm down and take some breaths and forget about my surroundings. Words literally can't describe how relaxed I feel, because nothing else I have watched has made the world around me fade away. When I'm really feeling stressed and I want to cry, I turn on one of your videos and just... sit. It helps me feel a lot better. Keep doing what you do, Mr. Craftsman. It truly does help people.
@johnmyrick86234 жыл бұрын
Your videos are my only source of happiness
@Curegirl00233 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how much your videos relax me ♡ thank you ♡
@Spoot4014 жыл бұрын
"You can just use a buttload-- 'scuse me -- a whole lot..." Crafman, watch that language! ;)
@Pigeon_FX4 жыл бұрын
Blackwing 602 Pencil, truly a man of class!
@alisonhenry8204 жыл бұрын
I love your use of song lyrics randomly!! You're the best Crafsman!
@geniarome4 жыл бұрын
Thank you again sir 😊 just for being you 🙏
@Muzi_Art4 жыл бұрын
gosh i absolutely love your channel. wanted to let you know to keep doing great work and keep on being wonderful!
@RonColeArt4 жыл бұрын
This was a tremendous help. Thank you!
@MisterBones2234 жыл бұрын
That's absolutely amazing! CrafsMan, you are by far the most brilliant toy maker I think I'll ever have the pleasure of knowing about!
@Transitooooor4 жыл бұрын
Thank you crafsman just what I wanted to know keep the crafy crafs coming my man!
@CatDandy4 жыл бұрын
A whole family of crafin talent! Love it
@tetsuoswrath4 жыл бұрын
Don't make me feel old with a Spin Doctors reference Crafsman. I'd like to see you do a video on using the 3d printed molds at some point. Makes me want to get an Injection Molding machine too. :{
@tetsuoswrath4 жыл бұрын
@Kneon Knight thanks for the info. How much did the machine cost you to build? :{
@tetsuoswrath4 жыл бұрын
@Kneon Knight wow a $100 for all the parts needed to make the IMM is great compared to $1800 for buying it premade. 🍻 :{J
@tetsuoswrath4 жыл бұрын
@Kneon Knight cool. Yeah I can handle all those well enough. It will be great to get one going and be able to make a homemade action figure. Thanks for the links. 🍻. :{J
@f.d.66674 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Bonus credits for mentioning Little Green Army Men!
@justinlynn4 жыл бұрын
TheCrafsMan, it's *always* a great day when I see you've posted new content. :) Thank you
@AnnaMBanana4 жыл бұрын
That water trick is so smart!
@jeromeriedl4 жыл бұрын
Crafs man, I have been thinking about how to do home brew injection molding for years. Thank you for making this video
@theblindbuildergrandminuti56484 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thanks for taking the plunge so we can learn how it turns out!
@212caboose4 жыл бұрын
SmoothOn makes more dense rubber molds for casting "low temp" metals (I think you've already made a mold from this kind of rubber). Maybe give that a try too?
@herosbazaarart10724 жыл бұрын
I've been wanting to reproduce an action figure o designed and the videos you make HELP so much! Thank you. GODSEND
@complexcat1742Ай бұрын
Dear Crafsman Craftin Steady. Enjoyed watching you get the mold ready. The whole vid's a good vibe, so gave it a LIKE and SUBSCRIBE. 👍
@TheCrafsManАй бұрын
Awwwwwwww yeah! :D Thank youuuuuuuuuuu!
@Sicnus4 жыл бұрын
It's here!
@Sicnus4 жыл бұрын
Also if you want, come join us on the /r/SteadyCraftin discord: discord.gg/vAXcMZR I really wish the Crafsman had an official discord (I'd be willing to turn this one over to him; I know I said I'd do that for the /r/SteadCraftin mods but... I mean, Crafsman!) anyway... Back to the video!
@indiealch55244 жыл бұрын
Amazing video
@genie52644 жыл бұрын
I love the two princes reference at the end
@eric3dee4 жыл бұрын
I'll second seeing a part three with the 3d printed molds! Would also like to see you injection mold softer/more rubber plastics if its possible! Thanks so much for this video!
@ScientificallyStupid3 жыл бұрын
Even if we never heard about CrafsSon, we would you know you're a dad from your puns. We love you and keep on Steady Craftin.
@scottstielow95004 жыл бұрын
Glossy!!!!! Love watching you work, thank you,
@waskito34432 жыл бұрын
this is all so amazing to me, what a time to be alive.
@Harlequin6194 жыл бұрын
Love to hear more of the different types of plastic and what are best for toys. I've been wanting into on that myself for a personal project and the only plastic I think would work would be ABS. What I'd also like to know is about painting these figures. Great work Crafsman, another great video. 👍
@jungijunsa63114 жыл бұрын
this changes everything. thank you crafsman
@nottelling65984 жыл бұрын
You could make some vents that are the same diameter as the plastic pellets. It would let you do more complicated molds with less risk of air pockets, and you could recycle the sprues by cutting them up into the correct size. Flush cutters are basically made for cutting sprues.
@ninjapancakes94354 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen one of your videos. You seem like quite the personality, I enjoyed it.
@nozaihaus70534 жыл бұрын
Just discovered this channel because of video. Your channel is awesome man!
@mikemorris63804 жыл бұрын
The more stuff I see you do, CrafsMan, the more I wanna try it! :D
@Eralen004 жыл бұрын
Crafsman, have you thought about using JB-weld for the molds? Maybe just around the immediate area where the plastic will be injected, and fill the rest of it in with the silicone. JB weld is very strong and can withstand up to 550ºF
@jpaganeng4 жыл бұрын
Listening to this is so relaxing 😊
@machineman64984 жыл бұрын
Stunned and Inspired! Visa, here we come.....
@fixins4 жыл бұрын
Spindoctors reference from Crafsman. Awesome.
@Gorlokki3 жыл бұрын
THIS IS IT! THANK YOU CRAFTMAN!!
@nemmrrc4 жыл бұрын
Pressurizing all our positive abilities to smoothify our craftin'. That's alright right there.