How to make and use TOY WAX!

[@Seventeen_Syllables]

"Nervousness is part of the human experience." - Crafsman No one can argue with that. Crafsman is a student of the human condition and a great modern philosopher.

[@sarahe2274]

I've never in my life seen this channel, but I'm so unbelievably charmed by this man's accent, voice, and intonation while he speaks and the way he speaks 😂 I just adore it!

[@coco.clownie]

Same! it was like asmr for me 🥰

[@Dameinthewild]

He's really the best. He is entertaining, kind, gives credit to channels he learns from and also very responsive to his fans. I followed him on Pateron for a while and asked him a few questions. He totally got back to me with really thoughtful answers. I love that he has kept his anonymity all this time too. He's 10/10 a real one.

[@mestudiosofficial]

Welcome to SteadyCraftin! 🤣

[@arronthomas68]

Welcome to the club my friend

[@CaptainCling]

100% agree.

[@jamesglendening5180]

As a lost wax jewelry casting technician, I clean details on hundreds of wax castings every week. Wax might be new to you, but you are clearly good at transferring your skills from other mediums. It looks like you've been working with wax for months or years, instead of trying it for the first time. Most of our molds at work are for wax injection, instead of pour over, but we do work with a few pour molds. If you ever discover that you need more control over the temperature of the wax in your wax pot, Presto kettle fryers work great and are fairly cheap. We always buy our jewelry wax pre-mixed and it was very interesting to see a formulation made from scratch!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I want to thank you for watching, and for the fantastic encouragement - it means a lot! I always appreciate the extra tips too!

[@redboxtre]

I am a miniatures sculptor. As in like 32 mm scale miniatures. I have most often worked in greenstuff and these kinds of putties. I have also worked with Cernit translucent clay which is about as close as I have found to a compound that has the best qualities of wax and clay and can be baked hard. I have long wanted to work in toy wax as I think I could achieve far superior results with a hard material like toy wax but I have yet to actually make the leap. I think I may actually do that now having seen this video. Thanks Crafsman. I love your stuff.

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

Doooeeeettt!

[@KotyYell]

“this might not be orthodox, I’m just learnin’” this is why we love you.

[@theplatitudefromouterspace1686]

Those exact measurement pours really buttered my croissant.

[@ForSureNotACop]

You Sir, have a voice for radio!

[@Barackrifle]

Glad I turned on notifications. His videos get lost in all my other subscriptions and these are treasures

[@TheCrafsMan]

I want to personally thank you for this, because I have noticed a significant drop-off over the past year+. Thank you so much!

[@AllGoodOutside]

​@@TheCrafsManBut CrafsMAN! Talcum powder gotten a sinister reputation the last few years and has been removed as an ingredient in all baby and body powders like gold bond hasn't it? I've even seen some of those ambulance chaser class action lawsuits about it!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Bringing back the old-school art of wax sculpting! I heartily approve. Man, it is gratifying to watch you fill in the holes on the toes with the hot wax tool. Very nice video overall. Cheers!

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

You’re next! You got this!

[@travisshallenberger9486]

Hey, are you okay? You haven't put up a video in awhile and I was getting worried about you. I hope you're doing all right.

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@travisshallenberger9486I'm doing fine, thanks for asking. I've just had to do other things besides KZbin lately. I'm not sure if it will be permanent or not. : )

[@travisshallenberger9486]

@@CajunCraftastrophe Okay. Do what you need to for you and yours. I'm just glad you're doing all right.

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@travisshallenberger9486Thanks, man!

[@pamelaflores4129]

Your voice is very soothing. I really enjoyed this video and your teaching style. Thank you for the thorough and thoroughly entertaining instructional video!

[@rileytempest666]

mah dude out here being the bob ross of sculpting

[@lawbulb]

There’s something really nice about the delivery and pacing of this video. The casual soft spoken narration. A little bit of a Bob Ross vibe, but still distinctly your own. Well done!

[@usernamedkjahstill5003]

Pop Sculpture: How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues is an excellent book! It is very insightful and insanely inspiring! I own 2 of them!

[@Hexen_Wulf]

Is it approachable by complete newbies to this hobby, or is it something for someone who's already got some experience?

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

@@Hexen_Wulf definitely approachable for anyone. Highly recommended

[@machineman6498]

@@Hexen_Wulf Newb friendly! The book is older pre-digital sculpting but makes a great start for DIY. It's part "how to make your prototype sculpture to send to a toy factory" and part artist's portfolio. I don't think it covered mass production. As long as you can make a few simple figures out of clay or sculpy, you should be good.

[@usernamedkjahstill5003]

@@Hexen_Wulf Super newbie friendly! Worth a read!

[@Hexen_Wulf]

@@machineman6498 Awesome, I will be checking it out then!

[@NellaFern-s1p]

Bob Ross of wax sculpting. Love it

[@kellyjean4981]

I have always wondered the why’s and how’s of this wax, but no one has ever really been able to explain it in a way that could hold my attention. I appreciate the way you teach. Big big big thanks for all of the information that you share and the amount of detail and imagination you put into your videos ❤

[@leecustoms2888]

I'm a big fan of subtractive sculpting, so I've known for awhile I should really try to make the jump to try working with wax but its always seemed so intimidating, but this video actually made it seem rather approachable. I'll actually have too try it now.

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

👍👍👍

[@Shastavlyoriginals]

I learned wood carving by first practicing on soap as a child. It was how my grandmother taught us. So wax feels like going home...

[@oz_jones]

Bob Ross of toymaking.

[@floydhopkins7901]

I was only thinking how the thumbnail looked like chocolate, didn't say a word, clicked, and got a Ghirardelli ad. Either google also thought it looked like chocolate or phones are reading our minds.

[@aquafox818]

Honestly, the number of times i vaguely thought about something only for it to pop up somewhere is astounding!

[@gifzilla1818]

​@aquafox8187 the vague thoughts in your head were placed there by the algorithm

[@you2449]

they're definitely up to something.

[@Neon99]

I got a Nutella cookie ad

[@SKULLkidDEATHOMATIC]

Apple is actually trying to do that with their next line of airpods. Or at least the start of it.

[@volttherobot]

Random Friday Crafsman video drop?!? Serendipity, baby! xoxo

[@simpleclonetrooper2740]

Lol I love that word "Serendipity"😂

[@eschelar]

What a beautiful voice. I could listen to this all day except I would probably end up curling up on a sofa with a sweater, all tuckered out! The Bob Ross of sculpting?

[@mrshrp1621]

Intro , just bring back those 70s , 80s feels . love it

[@scurvymcdiggle2741]

Never leave your heat source unattended is the best thing to learn. I once left soap cooking in my crock pot. Forgot and came back to the floor and my work bench covered in liquid soap concentrate

[@cherubael05]

One of my favorite channels. You are a gift to the world and don't let anyone tell you different. Please keep it up.

[@jonscott831]

Making the world better one video at a time

[@lofiworkshop]

Tackling the nerves is tricky business. Encouraging to know you deal with it, too. Thanks for the valuable lessons.

[@AwkwardBirb]

I had no idea toy making was this complex and interesting. I feel like this series has taken me into a whole new world and it is so fascinating!!

[@lauralake7430]

Came here to say this!

[@Diemermakes]

Man I love when a Crafsman video shows up that is topical and timely to some project I wanna do. Bless you Crafsman.

[@Handsome-Garbage]

I just have to say thank you CrafsMan, you inspired me to get back into sculpting and toy making. My Dad did that kinda thing when he was young and also shared that with me.... so it's something I hold close to my heart. I've learned a lot watching you all while being entertained. I've been watching a long time and while I feel like you're teaching me, you express you're learning too and thats really cool. Anyway, thank you CrafsMan.

[@JamesBuggemo]

Once upon a time I worked in the prototype shop of McFarlane Toys. We called an extremely similar recipe “Hasbro Wax” because one of the the former employees of Hasbro brought the recipe with them. McFarlane also has their own grades of wax, one that is softer and can be pushed around without heated tools if you’ll have a strong desk lamp shining on it. And another very hard green wax that was used for the final detailing pass. That stuff shattered when you dropped it.

[@johnathannyc]

Hey, Wax Lab Guys here, we'd love to include those recipes on our website if you happen to have them!

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

💯💯💯💯🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@KittyKyomi]

I can't describe how excited I get seeing a new craftsman video in my feed ❤

[@chimpana]

The style, humour and knowledge shared in this channel is making it one of my favourites. Thank you sir.

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

Another great video from the Crafsman! Thank you for the shout out to our Wax Lab Guys website and I think you did a really good job of showing all of the possibilities in sculpting wax! Looking forward to seeing more in the future!

[@steventurner6902]

As aways the CrafsMan delivers equal parts crafting technique, materials knowledge, and wisdom. Thank you CrafsMan 💜

[@sandrasegrera4792]

Your channel is the most Calming and Entertaining channel that I’ve had the pleasure of watching!! You voice is so soothing to hear and the way you explain things makes it easy for us to get without having to feel like we don’t know what you talking about ! I found myself giggling every now and then ! Thank You , Sending You and Your Family Love, Light , Healing Energy and Prayers .. from Miami Beach Fl!

[@unacceptablelobster1678]

Crafs Man. You really are the best. Used to listen to these like Bob Ross videos to mellow out before sleep, but now I'm steady craftin'. Just made a mask mold last week.

[@TheMightyX]

Oh my goodness. The KZbin algorithm has sent me here, and it’s serendipity, because I’ve been struggling with wax casting in silicone molds! Thank you SO MUCH, it’s been very frustrating. You have a really nice voice, too!

[@PanEtRosa]

great production value, quality Crafsmanship, and amazing voice. how does this guy not have millions of subs??

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

The block thing is genius. I think I will do that with my monster clay. I cut big slices off the big block with a cheese cutter.😂

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

Ahhhhh, I’m all relaxed now and ready for the afternoon. Thank you Crafsman! I love to watch you work❤️🤗🐝

[@werewolf74]

I know everything is shared digitally now a days but what a great way to send another person or company a mold of something. You should cast a bunch of 'rods' like thin crayons, then you can use them like welding rods or tig welding.

[@GeraldBlack1]

Perfect for a rainy day!

[@simpindulgence6384]

Your voice is so relaxing.

[@theginger6207]

I just love you Crafsman! ❤️

[@imm311]

God bless your talents! Praying for you and yours.

[@Betazeno]

Every time I see a new video of yours is available I feel warm and fuzzy inside :)

[@doublezero7850]

Finally getting around to watching this one, Crafsman! The fact that you're not going to mess up fine details just by handling it is really cool. My experience with wax is literally just handling candles and doing the hand-dipping thing at local fairs, so it's really interesting to see waxes that are extra resilient.

[@kattchaos7133]

My toddler loves your videos. Lol❤

[@rudetuesday]

I really like the warm appearance of these wax toys when they're buffed to a shine.

[@Greyboa45]

This video hit the spot Craftsman!!

[@ModerateHipster]

I've been a dental technician for 20 years. Lately, most things are done digitally and milled, but for many years (and occasionally still) we use the exact same materials for making teeth. Thanks for providing a recipe! I'm gonna definitely make a batch!

[@Zora_Wolfe]

Bought a couple of stickers, a steady craftin pin, and a pocket naught and it came with a free packet of creole seasoning. 10/10 would buy again.

[@jaredscott729]

You are the best of good people

[@EHCreative]

Great Video👍🏻 I made a big batch of wax using Scott’s recipe about 8 years ago. It was an investment but I’m still using it.

[@VaLeEBP]

Excellent video Mr. Crafsman

[@wemmy582]

been doing it like this for a while now, glad to see it

[@brianwebb6794]

The polished sculptures look amazing! I was lucky enough to paint toys for Scott for a couple years, it was a great experience that I look back on fondly. Hes a super nice guy and an amazing sculptor, learned a lot from him!

[@CarlKeeling1881]

One of my friends I had as a kid had a diy hot wheels set. You heated up wax and poured it into molds and then put axels with wheels in the wax so they could roll as they set.

[@panicpillow6097]

Loved the video, thank you for it, it really brightened my day. I personally don't have a specific fondness for toys or any desire to make them, but seeing you share your passion so earnestly is infectious, and it makes me look at toys in a very different way from before.

[@eskasant]

your voice is mesmerizing and relaxing - also love your artistic style! Appreciate you and the knowledge you shared. God Bless!

[@slick8086]

TheCrafsMan has the synth JAMS!!! Love your videos!

[@steamboatdilly]

crafsman i can't stop thinking about making a sofubi. thanks!

[@Vanessas985]

This is giving Bob Ross energy, soothing voice

[@smb879]

I just discovered Steady Crafting not long ago looking for a patina tutorial. Today was my first attempt with copper washers. I tried the ammonia example, then liver of sulfur. Took part of the ammonia copper, and dipped it into the LOS which held onto some of the green, while giving it an almost brassy look to the metal. Very interesting, and with satisfying results, thanks Crafsman!⭐✨

[@FayeVert]

I found Crafsman through that same video!

[@gar2yc]

Masterpiece.

[@wizardbrand1]

I like using polymer clay to make toys, but wax is a total game changer! So good for adding fine details and the fish is incredible.

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

Try adding wax details on top of your polymer clay sculpts!

[@boneheadideas]

I love AZBRO wax.

[@garyschwingle5271]

I only subscribe to 5 channels, and this one is in my top 2. Love everything you do. Thank you, Dr Crafsman.

[@g_way]

Just discovered my new favorite bedtime KZbin channel. Your voice is very comforting, and you're incredibly skilled. I can't wait to watch more of your channel!

[@syzmack69]

I usually watch videos 2x speed because I'm insane but I love watching CrafsMan, normal speed, lights low, volume low, and just sit, relax and enjoy the show and art. I know that sounds like a paid promotion but I love this channel

[@xmobile.]

Sounds like Monster Clay, which i absolutely fell in love with upon first use. I've only used medium texture and this seems like what i would imagine hard to be. It melts to a liquid state, warms and bends, gets hard as a rock also, can polish to a shine, and lastly can keep the most intricate details. It feels so nice, and with no gross residue to build up on your hands like other clays. To me, it's magical all around, i just wish i had more time to set aside to sculpt! I totally did that same thing, but without molds.. instead of having to wait to melt a big hunk of sculpting material, i rolled different size balls of it and sealed in a jar. That is a really good tip. I enjoyed watching this and all the important info about best methods :D

[@christophermarlow4379]

i also was thinking this is just like monster clay, love the stuff, but am i missing out with not using this toy wax?

[@Captain_MonsterFart]

@@christophermarlow4379 Toy wax is WAAAAAAY harder than Monster Clay!

[@-chloe-8728]

i'm new to this channel. i came for the sculpting and was met the most soothing voice i've ever heard on youtube! you sound the way a warm blanket feels. it's a gift. ❤

[@TomoyoTatar]

Legitimately accidentally asmr ❤ This is such a beautiful video! The sounds, your voice, the wit, the craffffs!!!!!!!! 😊

[@grape0001]

That looks delicious Crafsman!

[@Forever_gone.1]

I haven't tried wax before... I might have to now

[@dablakh0l193]

Crafsman, great video for people who are just starting out carving wax. I've been doing it for about 15 years now and I might recommend a few things to add to your arsenal that I find indispensable for wax carving. First, you may want to look at getting an alcohol torch. They're pretty cheap and are a big help in smoothing a surface that you have been a bit rough on with a rake or similar tool. They're a small squeeze bottle that has a wick and bent tube sticking through the cap. You fill the bottle about half way, and it saturate the wick. You light the wick, and squeeze the bottle lightly and the flame is directed by the metal tube. Similar to a tiny controllable blow torch. It melts just the top surface of the carving and the little bits attached to the surface. Very handy and pretty easy to get a feel for. Secondly, do yourself a favor and make some molds for making wax rods of various diameters. They are much easier to use to patch imperfections in the part, or to use when "welding" pieces together. They can also be used as sprues for making vent holes or joing several small pieces together to make multi-part molds. Other than those, have fun with wax carving and I look forward to seeing what else you are going to come up with next.

[@jessicaeverly47]

I am so excited for all the art toys your going to make. I need new ones to go with Agua

[@sauerworks]

I've been a long time user and fan of Apoxie Sculpt and have recently purchased some sculpting wax. I am looking forward to the ease of surface options with the wax. Great video, Crafsman!

[@deathandstrawberries8383]

You can also use wax directly on your apoxie sculpt or a vintage figure. Now go have fun with it!

[@sauerworks]

@@deathandstrawberries8383 oh nice! I hadn't thought of adding wax as an additional refined surface to the sculpt. It stays stuck to the clay? Great site, by the way, Wax Lab Guys!

[@xtappx]

Let’s go!!!! I love Crafsman videos!!!

[@OBalien]

Craftsman your so inspirational and with your videos i learned how to make action figures and molds and you single handidly helped shape my current career thank you 🤝

[@jokersredace]

I was googling sculpting wax last night. Good timing for this drop

[@CelestinoCruz-n8m]

Thank you Craftsman awesome video as always and very informative!

[@JustinCiriello]

I encourage everyone to look back on some of the older videos and compare the production quality between then and now. CrafsMan has come a long way! Keep on steady craftin'.

[@bdluejay]

how cool! ive seen wax toy sculpts before but never questioned why wax was the medium. you learn something new all the time

[@echodelta2426]

Another great tutorial from the Crafsman.

[@gabrielramosmonteiro3989]

Oh boy what a day. Just came home from work and I’m about to see a crafman video while doing some crafting myself

[@Dameinthewild]

This is the video I needed today.

[@CaptainCling]

Amazing video. This is the first time I see this channel and I am blown away. Never thought I would want to make something with wax but now I am seriously tempted. This is gold.

[@TheNulloverride]

It's like shining shoes!

[@wizaardvarksworkshop]

I have never worked with wax before, and still feel very much like a beginner when it comes to sculpting in general. But, as always, your video is inspiring and makes me want to give this a try - the advantages of wax really appeal to me! Crafsman, every video you make gives us encouragement to embrace that nervousness, and just dive in and try things. Thank you!

[@joshthompson2184]

Thank you so much for this Crafsman! I've been wanting to do this but ive been very intimidated by it. Your channel continues to be the best on KZbin for learning how to make your own toys the old school way. Much love and respect!

[@StonedustandStardust]

Happy to see you are using the respirator!

[@andykelly9035]

Another awesome video Crafsman! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experimentation with new things. Keep on with the steady craftin. 😉👍

[@voxsdungeon]

What a cool process. Thanks for showing it :)

[@KaijuSommelier]

Excellent and fun as always!

[@lilpixie25]

I rly enjoy the progresion of this concept. I rly hope you bring it all the way to the end :)

[@ItsJGonzo]

I’ve been waiting for a video from the Crafsman. I thought he done left us and then he drops this gem on us. ❤🎉

[@vanessarayfox]

I came across this video yesterday - and since watching it I have been binging this entire channel. The production value, the truly helpful tips and the exquisite narration put this in a whole other league.

[@cuttothechase99]

Thanks as always for a wonderful video. You are an inspiration not just for crafting but for life in general. You've helped me slow down, appreciate and enjoy my own time making things.

[@Jorokusaki]

CRAFS-MAN! AHHHHHHH! I'm shocked this video has less than 100k views and 400 comments at this point. You're a legend! God bless!

[@things_i_say5951]

Your choice of music is amazing but wax carving and soap carving is amazing ASMR, so I'd love to hear that too.