Glyos Joints in Resin Figures?!? SHOP LOG

[@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]

The next "regular" video I'm working on is about casting my first articulated plastic figure with ball joints. That video turned out to be almost 40 minutes long, so I chopped these clips out of it to make THIS separate video, and keep the other video more focused on the frog figure. That's why there's not the standard introduction in this one. Sorry if this video feels a little off to y'all! :D

[@faxtsreal6750]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin If your videos were 40 mins long i wouldn’t mind at all!

[@billbarrett582]

@Crafsman, what video was it you started out talking about being lost in the woods and just sharpening your knife until someone show up to tell you you're doing it wrong? I can't find it anymore! ☹😭

[@quesocat42069]

@@billbarrett582 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6GxdXekn8uZq7M

[@billbarrett582]

@@quesocat42069 👏👏🙏🙏🙏 thank you!

[@jackof1trade]

I'd watch a 40 min video. Almost like a video podcast on creating things

[@nubbinthemonkey]

I think half the reason I like to watch your videos is because of your voice. There's something about your kind, calming tone, cadence, and dialect that's so nice to listen to. Have you ever thought about reading audiobooks? Maybe kids stories. Or maybe recording a GPS voice, "In 500 meters y'all gonna take a left turn right thar."

[@averyjohnson3755]

TheCrafsMan SteadyMakingMyDay with these uploads.

[@valdeezycleaver]

I actually tried to close the popup message out of pure animal instinct. Well played, Crafsman.

[@magpiejames1440]

I feel dumb now. It disappeared on about my fourth attempt and I thought I just finally hit the right spot. 🤦‍♂️

[@valdeezycleaver]

@@magpiejames1440 I wouldn't feel dumb. He's just like a pro hunter stalking his prey.

[@maxximumb]

Yep me too.

[@RustbeltCollector]

Truly an expert level prank! haha!

[@volttherobot]

TOTALLY fell for it. Ha!

[@tomwaller2111]

I really hope the crafsman figure ends up being produced for us, It'd be the grail in my collection. Didn't realise crafsman dropped another video so was a nice surprise for a monday morning at work!

[@TheDrummerdiva]

Really needed this today. CrafsMan, your videos are an absolute pleasure to watch. They inspire creativity and kindness. I struggle with a lot of mental health stuff, but no matter how I'm feeling, watching your videos always make me feel better. Thank you for everything you do, and for all of the uploads. We love you and keep SteadyCraftin!

[@TheCrafsMan]

It does a lot for me, reading your words. I'm sorry to hear of the mental health issues. One day I want to make a video about how much Steady Craftin', this outlet, Y'ALL... it all helps me, someone diagnosed with PTSD, generalized anxiety disorder, and moderate depression. I sympathize with you, my friend. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ididthisonpulpous6526]

I feel you man. Crafsman you genuinely help create those moments of positivity in those rough days, thanks man!

[@ICULooking]

@@TheCrafsMan much love to both of you

[@clarewillison9379]

TheDrummerdiva Crafsman is a SteadyBlessing in many ways. I hope you got through the week okay 😘✊🏼🙏🏼❤️🕊

[@Chef_PC]

I love every single thing Crafsman does.

[@bodywhey8]

Literally everything. Really swell guy and channel.

[@plusibo]

I’ll stay pickin’ up what you’re puttin’ down for as long as I can, Crafsman. Thank you for sharing your creations.

[@rickwj324]

CrafsMan...I love your guides....they are so helpful! This idea is GENIUS! I'm going to try it asap on my first custom figure I'm casting! Thank you.

[@mykemaze]

Crafsman u are so inspirational that I have found my old dormant KZbin channel. I used to just watch KZbin without logging on, but just for your channel I wanted to be notified anytime u upload a new video... keep on steady craftin Crafsman and I’m not forgetting crafsmomma cause i know she is just as important to your channel, and I dont think many people give her the props she deserves...❤️❤️❤️ from bham AL...

[@Jreth]

GLYOS is amazing, just from the sound of the "SNAP"!

[@chwenhoou]

I'm glad the Glyos community have been very helpful with this project, Crafsman.

[@CalebMellstrom]

Your SOME tape advertisement sure made me smile. Keep up the great work, Crafsman, I appreciate you and all you do!

[@BeOurBee]

A swappable hand operating a Crafsman puppet.

[@MrMomobot]

Ooooooooooooo CANNOT WAIT FOR THE BALL JOINT VIDEO. This was awesome too man.

[@EddVCR]

Your videos always make me smile, even when I’m having a bad day. Love you, Crafsman!

[@ricketron]

I picked up a couple of the Spaced Out figures after seeing your video that introduced me to Glyos, and they're pretty cool! I don't know that I'll really become a collector, but I do have my eye on a couple of other ones that might be fun to have too. Thanks again for featuring these, I always learn something new from every one of your videos. :-)

[@mohammedsha1]

This is genius and useful.Your videos are real helpful.Nice guy too.

[@llamafromspace]

I am utterly enchanted with your accent.

[@juryrigged1654]

Ball joints next week! I am so excited, you have no idea.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D It makes me happy to know someone is excited for this! I honestly was thinking I was getting carried away with the toy-making videos and needed to shift gears. So THANK YOU for this feedback!

[@juryrigged1654]

@@TheCrafsMan Well, I want to work at Hasbro one day and make some Transformers figures that can change from a vehicle to a robot and back again. As you can imagine, ball joints are essential parts, so it's something I'm highly interested in. Also, thank you for responding to my comment, I understand you must get a lot of these, so I want you to know I appreciate it!

[@buddha4242]

explanation @5:00 is worth a like and favorite for sure! Thanks for the knowledge!

[@Chaoddity]

I didnt even know you had a kid. It's be cool to see some of the toys you designed for them!

[@oldbatkingartist9898]

Awesome video! Thanks a million! Been trying so hard to wrap my head around how to make this happen. But I haven’t even tried anything yet. Materials in the post. Going to start small with making something MUSCLE like or a tad bigger.

[@p11_studios]

Yay! Been totally obsessed with this method lately, thinking about it all the time. Love the videos lately, keep it up, man!

[@LucasBuilds]

I knew Marty would help you out on this one! He's such a top-notch guy. Hey, ask about his son's artwork sometime, too-- that kid is GOING PLACES. talent runs in the family.

[@mitchkelleher7972]

I'm writing some kid-friendly books with animal characters and this has me thinking that maybe I should make some action figures of them using some of these methods. There doesn't seem to be many (any?) articulating figures of animals out there and even the fixed position ones are not the same relative scale.

[@racheltiffany9892]

...where can buy?

[@xeokym223]

@@racheltiffany9892 where can buy what? The books he's not done writing yet or the animal figurines he hasn't made yet?

[@racheltiffany9892]

@@xeokym223 Yes

[@racheltiffany9892]

@@xeokym223 Plus, it's great motivation if ya know there are people willing to buy

[@davidbowieseyes4150]

Love the creativity man great vid!

[@jasperm.8893]

Love ya Crafsman. You never disappoint

[@kaioken654]

Oh Frik Yea! I love being surprised with a new Crafs man video! My day just got a lol bit better

[@babaganoosh1969]

Years ago I worked for Tomy Toys..the mold for the body was negative space while the arm itself had a peg..We also used a softer rubbery plastic..but you know that was the 80s..years ago

[@grune7881]

That's cool. I enjoyed all the wind ups from tomy when I was child. Especially the pencil pets

[@maddestmike5791]

This is awesome. Keep it up, CrafsMan! ^^

[@Designbyapro]

try making silicone copies of the Glyos peg that can be inserted into the peg spaces of your mold. That might work well. You might also try making some castings of the Glyos pegs with some of the tough resin you acquired. You might also try a free program called MeshMixer to combine the Glyos peg model with your Craftsman figure. You may have to model your own peg as I'm not really sure where access to a peg model might be found. Hopefully something I said here can help. Have a Blessed day!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you, Brandon! This does indeed help! I'm learning more every week about the new programs and things out there, thanks to people like you!

[@craftzillu6041]

You are so cool please never stop👍🏻

[@utube2008utube]

Cool! Thanks for sharing this with us?

[@jasemac5391]

Your the Best Brother ;) love from Australia 👍🏻🇦🇺

[@RandomPerson-sb5mw]

Great Video as always. I was thinking if you didn't put the whole pegs in the arms after you cast the mold wouldn't the peg be cast anyway so you wouldn't need more pegs. Thanks for what you do and I'm so glad I found the TheCrafsMan!

[@moonstatue9657]

I love you crafsman keep going on

[@kareno8634]

*SNAPPY DUDE* that *CrafsMan!* : )

[@n8o]

Was that a "Uh oh! Somebody Help!"? I love that and I'm going to say it after every loud noise.

[@jennylinnbingham]

I think he said "somebody's here." I heard a car honk.

[@TheCrafsMan]

That's what it was - somebody had pulled up. :D

[@christophersoprano-sculptor]

💙💙💙💙💙So many great techniques. Thank you!💙💙💙💙💙

[@TheHurlyclaw]

My daughter who will soon be 5, loves you and your videos as well as crafting, but she has a very serious question for The Crafsman... What is your favourite food? She'd like you to know that hers are strawberries.

[@maxximumb]

If the GLYOS joints are too complicated for some folks, how about drilling a shallow hole in the arm and shoulder and using some epoxy to attach a rare earth disc magnet in each side, then you have a magnetically articulated joint. Just remember to align your magnet polarities or your arms will be having arguments with your shoulders and will never want to stick together.

[@ucitymetalhead]

I was gonna say that too but maybe use a magnet for one side only cause i could swear spinning two magnets might lead to them repelling.

[@maxximumb]

@@ucitymetalhead You can buy magnets where the poles are on opposite faces of the disc, they only repel if you flip the magnet, not rotate it.

[@Keyshooter]

This toy system is truly awesome

[@k.w.1459]

I have zero interest in action figures but I watch because I love talking hands crafsman!

[@amaza888]

Loll! Same here! :)

[@macewen1]

I wish someone would do a long form break down of how to make your own glyos figures. All I can find are bits and pieces and a lot of product reviews.

[@mikemorris6380]

I might try something like this for a figure I'm working on. Thanks, CrafsMan. :)

[@sinformant]

Id love to print a crafsman on my elegoo mars!

[@gabesnooks3549]

I got a Anycubic Photon, final straw was TheCrafsMan saying to get whichever one was cheapest at the time and get some extra resin. Id love to print off a my own little CrafsMan so I can steadycraftin too!

[@thomasleak]

i love your videos, beern watching for about a month, decided to subscribe when i heard your daughter call you crafsman dad

[@IfIGottaTellYou]

My favorite quote is " How did you could do this"? Right thuh! It's cool seeing the process

[@madzucac]

Let’s go champ a new video

[@chriscreate1150]

I like figures with 10 joints which is the rist, arm(upper arm & lower), head, the waist has a lot of joints which is to move left and right and also the leg down(upper & lower) and the ankle too

[@articulando526]

Maaannn! I want so much one craftsman your host figure!

[@runklestiltskin_2407]

I will happily print myself a nice crafsman

[@Th3Xp3rt]

Your blueprints remind me of the stuff I used to draw to help people 'get' mold making. I wish I was making action figures and not car parts and counter tops, though. :(

[@m34nb34n]

yyeeaaahhhhh, craftsman videoooo on my day off woooo. awesome! love your vids. and those toys are the best. I used to love making little prototype toys in my (failed lol) college courses (way back before I had internet , yes, im That old :P) anyways. keep up those toy making things. I really liked the tree stump figure thing.

[@Rcking1110]

Love your videos big guy

[@MoteofLobross]

You're not working hard, you're working smart! Also, switch pins are really easy to obtain.

[@mooseman004]

I'm gonna shout this guy out on reddit and hopefully get him some more subscribers

[@SocialistNihilist]

What a coincidence that you featured figures from GODBEAST and SpacedOut! I just received orders for both, including that exact figure from SpacedOut that you have in the video. :) About to get my Anycubic Photon S sometime soon and was interested in maybe making some Glyos compatible parts, this was super helpful! And now I know that Marty probably wouldn't be opposed to giving me some tips if I reach out, too.

[@cefgil3905]

Craftsman you need to sell your figures(make limited runs) and sell some t shirts/ coffee cups. I think it would be a great thing. I think many people on here would like to buy the merchandise and help support what you do! Just a thought!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks for mentioning! I have a Teespring account (it should show up below the videos, according to KZbin, who is partnered with them) and hope to get some figures going. :)

[@ynnej001]

@@TheCrafsMan F.Y.I. I've never seen a link on any of your videos.

[@matturban9103]

Word of the day "finesity".

[@TheIcemanModdeler]

Finished a commission for a client, it was a character for 3d print and for the arm joints he wanted to use magnets so just made holes to fit the magnet in each piece.

[@matturban9103]

He needs CrafsMama to go along with him.

[@jennylinnbingham]

And a crafsdaughter, apparently.

[@TheLuckymod13]

I have never considered making figures before. Not even really into them, nor sculpting nor molding. After these last few videos though... it has oddly crossed my mind XD

[@TheCrafsMan]

Mannn, Tyler - I hope you give it a shot! You may find it to be something you really enjoy. :D Thank you for watching!

[@machineman6498]

CrafsMan, are you talking about using the Glyos peg as a master to make the negative space then cast a 1 piece arm with peg then the body with the socket both in soft resin? That sounds like it would work well.If your going mixed media using cast resin and the Glyos pvc peg in the final product there might compatibility be issues.Got to admit I'm really looking forward to the Frog looking guy with Ball and Socket design.

[@chumon1992]

Ive heard people say to use hobby lobby train torches for pegs because theyre slightly thicker and go to the right size after resin shrinkage...but I just looked at them and they dont have the little ridge on it so idk how well they work with joints that have that.

[@wertsdb71]

Hey Crafsman, have you had any success using the glyos pegs as you talked about in this video? We would LOVE to see a video where you demonstrate this technique! All the best, Blake

[@adamsmith8765]

Standing him up on the resin 3d printer aint so bad as he takes up less room on the built plate meaning you can print 3 or 4 at once in the same amount of time.

[@TheCrafsMan]

That is a super good point right there. It's all about the height, so if you've go the resin, you might as well print a few figures. :D

[@TildAbuse]

3:14 - TheCrafsMan, does you live in a pizza? XD You crazy. Jokes aside, Onell Design was very smart in adding a simple piece called the Switch Pin, that tiny double-peg that you cut in half to add to your figure. Switch Pins are very, very common pieces, a small handful coming with most of the accessory sets like Axis Joints, Swing Joints, and the Hub. Matt Doughty knows how much people love to add Glyos functionality to anything and everything, and if you have enough Glyos figures you soon realize you also have ammassed a nice little stockpile of Swith Pins. ^_^ At that point, chances are you'll rarely be hurting for pegs to use for mods and making.

[@Shaftygod]

Crafsman the beginning of your video is jacked up. No Hello, my name is your host, tha crafsman

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

Whatever it is I think I see. Butterfly in the sky. Come and knock on our door. Got to get up, got to get going gotta see a friend of mine. Cinnamon toast with a glass milk on a Saturday morning 1986. PORK CHOP SAMMICHES!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Fastest keyboard in the west over here. Ol' Jeremiah Kirby!

[@jeremiahkirby6552]

@@TheCrafsMan It's the high humility Crafsman.....Texas humility.

[@VOODOO808]

great info, thank you!

[@joshsmith4488]

What about a Crafsman figure subscription service. For X amount a year you receive a new figure buy Crafsman (& Crafsmomma ) when ever they are produced. 😁

[@TheCrafsMan]

Ohhhhhhhh, snap! :D Thank you for the idea! But I feel so much less pressure when we just make as many as we can and release them, as opposed to "Oh snap! We have to make THIS many figures right here." LOL! :D

[@joshsmith4488]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin Oh my goodness the Crafsman responded to me. I’m glad you enjoyed the idea.

[@bass4sea]

Whoooooot whoooooot!!!!

[@adrianomaly1760]

Love you dude

[@workethicbrand]

💗🙏💗ABSOLUTELY STILL LOVE YOUR WORK FAM!

[@ucitymetalhead]

I can imagine a crafsman figure mixed with other parts to make a super crafsman figure.

[@yex2675]

This video was incredibly helpful - thank you! Would you consider making a brief video demonstrating how you go about chopping the glyos peg in half? Or could you at least tell me your process of doing that here in the comments?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Yex! One thing you may appreciate, which was shared with me by a toy sculptor, is instead of cutting the peg in half (which is tricky to keep things flush and straight), consider shaving the collar off one half of the joint, drilling a matching hole in your figure/surface, and inserting that into it so that the peg is sticking halfway out, with the regular collar side out. VERY nice alternative right there. :)

[@yex2675]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin Thanks!

[@StefanOtt]

You could then mold the final arm and cast arms with the peg built in, right?

[@danthemakerman]

Man that is one clever peg hack! Did you ever consider doing a Kickstarter for a Crafsman figure?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Dan Dan the Maker Man! :D What's happening, buddy?!? To be honest, I get really nervous and intimidated about crowdfunding and such. I like to just make stuff and put it out there, with no lists and such. But I am talking with a US-based company about injection-molding. They approached me about it, I gave them some info, and I'm waiting to hear back, bracing for some expensive mold prices. Another down-side is, I'm pretty sure they won't be able to do painting and packaging. I'm learning more and more why toy designers go with a China-based company for projects like this. I'm pretty set on us hand-casting the frog figures, though.

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@TheCrafsMan This is exciting! !!!

[@danthemakerman]

@@TheCrafsMan Yeah I get it man you would probably have to have someone work on it full time. Either way I am looking forward to getting one of these figures.

[@BeOurBee]

@@TheCrafsMan I've been wondering about painting. Even with a clearcoat it can't be very durable. What if you painted the inside of the molds with colored resin, then cast the rest of the figure in the base color? The colored resin should bond to the filler to get a solid cast without actual paint, but the downside is you'd be mixing small batches of resin in each color other than the base, for each casting.

[@NathanSoehardi]

The sound of the glyos joint popping is very satisfying

[@n-azure981]

Crafsman is Crafsdaddy

[@ICULooking]

3:15 spooky figure!

[@lindastone956]

After watching these videos I ordered about 800$ worth of retro figures and molding clay, he makes me feel like I can actually do somethings

[@TheCrafsMan]

You CAN! :D I’m excited for you, Sammy!

[@TheSecretComics]

Thaks!!! Any idea where to buy some Glyos pegs? I need!

[@FingersAndThings]

curious to see how this works out for you! couldn't you just cast the arm with a built in peg of whatever resin you use, but still do the torso as is, with the method you mention to create the socket in the torso? would mean not needing to use loads of the seperate pegs?

[@TheCrafsMan]

That does make sense, but the PVC pegs are *super* tough. I have one or maybe two resins I've ever used that would come close, but even they might not hold up as well as these pegs.

[@paullost4993]

Make wax peg or soap pegs make your figure with resin and the soap or wax peg then when hard melt or wash out the peg maybe

[@MrEbizio]

Hey Crafsman do you have a PO Box ? i would like to send you some figurines

[@soundwave1689]

So what you´re saying is i should buy abunch of glyos figures and copy them in order to make my own action figures like a space blt kots team or a free range vector jump guy?

[@brenly__2247]

Heyt! fantastic video. Couple of follow up questions just to clarify: Are you suggesting we use premade pegs? Thats what it seems you're suggesting but it seems missing from the explanation. I was watching thinking "okay but how do we make the pegs??"

[@TheCrafsMan]

Correct - I would use the existing PVC pegs. This will do a couple things: It will form the socket, and it will be a tough piece of plastic that'll likely work better for the joint than resin.

[@josesierra8370]

Great!!!

[@mcopado]

If you're 3d printing the figure can you somehow at least print the "recess" or hole in the bodies in the correct shape to receive the glyos pegs? I'm thinking if each pass of the printer is a "layer" like those slices of images frp, am MRI machine, the can't the needed indents or notches be shaped as the machine is spitting out the plastic?

[@BradHutchings]

Oh Crafsman... Your figure needs a guitar and an amp. I'd suggest a Telecaster style guitar and a Marshall stack. Glyos peg on the back of the axe so he can twirl it around his belt buckle

[@rafiendraakbar9774]

what is the best mold release for the peg? thanks

[@Overtaction]

Is there a 3d printable version of just the peg?

[@chainmaillekid]

Could print it out of soluble material so you can just put your finished castings in a water bath instead of wrestling out pegs.

[@zillax305]

Yo Crafman. I see you have a Castle Greyskull. It's showing on the left side of the video. Do you have any special plans for it. Future project maybe?

[@Ephunker89]

If I wasn't poor as poor could be, I'd be a supporter!

[@bwest362400]

Hey craftsMan hows it going? Any chance you can share a link to buy just the pegs , I searched ebay with no luck . Thanks man

[@TheTrueMac]

Hey Crafsman! Have you ever used Ure-Fil with your resin? I'm about to act on my goal to sculpt, mold, cast and sell my own art and I am looking to make my sculptures feel like something you would get from a fancy Christmas store or a heavy ceramic tabletop piece from Hallmark. I know Ure-fil 3 is ceramic based and will give the cast a porcelain/ceramic feel to it and I was just curious if you've ever given it a shot. I have some pretty fine detail I'm worried about losing.

[@Xenoprophet]

Is that a big Air Raiders figure!? Show me where I can get one if possible please!

[@TheCrafsMan]

That's an Air Raiders style Knights of the Slice figure. My buddy AC Toy Design sent me one as a HUGE surprise. I'm honestly not sure how he got it, but here is the KotS website, with more info: www.knightsoftheslice.com/