Important Update! Store Closing

[@jmpattillo]

I’ve never done any molding or casting, I just liked watching your demonstrations. Going to miss seeing new videos.

[@thomasr187]

Saddest news I have ever seen. Your company help me deal with all the crazy in this world. Know that you and your voice over was incredibly impactful in people’s lives. I wish you well on your new Journey. Sincerely saddened Thomas G. Rost

[@SammiJoReviews]

What an incredible childhood your children were blessed to have enjoyed! I’m sad to have found you so late. I’ll certainly be watching your past videos. Best wishes in your next endeavors.

[@RothFarmsWoodworking]

Oh no! I literally just found your videos. I was SO EXCITED! I wish you the best for your future.

[@NicoleHam]

I don’t know how I missed this news but you guys were one of my absolute favorite storefronts to buy from. Your selection was incredible, the prices were fantastic, and even though I just started moldmaking literally 2 years ago you guys had a huge wealth of knowledge to give and were so open to questions I had. This one stings real hard, wishing you and your colleagues the best. I’ll do whatever I can to support the channel!!

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you for the kind words! I really appreciate it.

[@AdelButton]

Just want to say thanks for always giving some of the best over the phone customer service I've had in the industry! Always went above and beyond to send samples or run small tests on my behalf.

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you!

[@atthornae]

Well, crap. Your tutorial videos were an absolute godsend to this amateur, our production of Macbeth had the most realistic head ever thanks almost entirely to your brilliantly clear guides on every step of the process. It's a grim sign for the state of the industry that a shop as resourceful and knowledgable as yours feels unable to go on. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it's getting better any time soon... Your team and your voice will be missed. Your work made the world a better, more interesting place. I hope you'll find joy in whatever it is you go on to do next, and maybe even make some videos about that. I'll keep that hope as a bright spot in this gloom. Thank you, for everything.

[@fauxgt]

Basic block mold, I think that was the first video that I've watched on this channel. You were doing a mold of a knife. It's not even listed in your videos anymore. That was like...15? years ago. Haven't missed a single video since then. This is really some sad news to start my day. Thank you for years of knowledge and entertainment. Take care. And be sure to always scrape the sides and the bottom of your container.

[@tydra74]

thank you for inspirations, suggestions and technical informations during all these rich years. that's really sad but I believe this decision has been taken really deeply.

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you!

[@webchief]

I'm so sad to see you go! One of your products (flex paint) was my go-to for so much of what I do. I don't know what I'm going to substitute for that. You were great with your customer service, with solid products and fair shipping.

[@brickintheyard]

Fox and Superfine in Georgia has our Flex Paint. They will be glad to help you!

[@PlanetAlexanderProjects]

Thank you for your casting videos over the years. They were really helpful getting started in mold making!

[@silentmodetv]

I've learned a lot about silicone moulding from your channel, particularly the use of alginate for two-part moulds. Respect from the UK!

[@JDavidsonPhotography]

I hate to hear this. I wasn't a huge customer but I always came back to purchase from you because your YT channel always has a tutorial that closely matched whatever issue I was facing. I wish you all the best as you move forward.

[@vanduraful]

Oh man that’s tough news. You’ve taught us all a lot! I hope you have bright and comfortable futures ahead of you. Enjoy the time off!

[@robertcarey45]

I am sorry that this happened. I wish you and everybody the best.

[@Moldflexmodelagem1]

What sad news. It is really impacting. Would never expect that would happen. You and your company have been our inspiration here in Brazil since we started in 2007. Wish you and your family all the best!

[@thehuggz-i9k]

I've never visited the store or done much molding or casting myself, but I have loved watching your videos and taking in your experience. Even though your store is closing part of me is secretly hopeful the channel doesn't die with it, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Thank you for everything, and I wish you the best!

[@Studio-fg3yl]

Sad to hear. But everyone I know is struggling since the movie industry seems dead at the moment (for the last 2 years). You guys have done a ton of amazing videos & tutorials. May things come back to life soon. Thank you for all you have done (so far)...

[@brickintheyard]

Yes indeed. The strike was very difficult for a lot of us!

[@GregoryFX]

Another wonderful supplier lost to those we shall not name :( Thanks guys for all the many years of excellent products and service!

[@brickintheyard]

Lol. Yep.

[@brickintheyard]

For those of you tempted to cheer on our demise, remember, you’re stuck with the lizard people now! Lol!

[@oldchild527]

Of course not, all the good luck to you and us who still have a long way here

[@brigidmccrea2790]

I am so sad!

[@strangerranger3353]

Nooooooooooo! You will be dearly missed.

[@3dperceptions717]

This breaks my heart. You gave me so much info and quality products over the years. Thank you! I knew Smooth-On was satan when they acquired Accu-Cast and ruined the alginate I learned on and counted on. Dummy down the products and take control from the artist, soon there is no art. Hope Polytek stay strong. No clue where I am going to get your 6lb foam. such a great product along with so many others. You are good people. You will succeed in your next adventure.

[@brickintheyard]

@@3dperceptions717 Stay tuned, I will provide sources for those products in the next few weeks.

[@Hogslice]

What? This is really sad. Thank you for everything you've done. I wish you the best.

[@gerardsilva8077]

So Sorry to hear this. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us. May God Bless You.

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you!

[@cloverncross]

Ahh, So sorry to hear this! Best of luck and health on your next adventure now.

[@garycross429]

So sorry to hear this, loved all the tutorials and the knowledge you’ve shared.

[@knessing7681]

you will be missed ... love all your videos very informative and educational. Good Luck and Fortune to your next venture and adventure. Crossing my fingers you might kickstart/indie gogo some project and the community be part of your next adventure.

[@ValorArc_Designs]

You and your company have directly saved lives by putting out information that has helped me as a one person business build medical task trainers for law enforcement bleeding control training. Long sentence I know, but thank you so much for all the wonderful videos and knowledge you have passed on. Best of luck in your new adventures! And remember: Sometimes Good Things Fall Apart So Better Things Can Fall Together / Marilyn Monroe

[@DeathTempler]

I literally just poured a full quart of 0010 for a massive project and realized I need more ASAP, got online to buy more and saw this. I'm so sad to see BITY closing. For what you're selling off, do you have anything left that's as close as possible to the 0010 that will be cast on a layer of 0010, or a recommendation for another place that's close/compatible? My group has just begun developing silicone skins for our humanoid androids. Your silicone was PERFECT for it. The face casts have been incredible; soft on the servo motors and plenty life-like. Thank you for being such a great resource for this project, as short lived as it may have been.

[@brickintheyard]

We still have a little bit of OO10. Fox and Superfine in Georgia will be carrying a lot of these formulas.

[@JL9426-s2v]

I'm sorry to see you go. I hope you keep your channel up.

[@brickintheyard]

The channel will stay, but the links will take you to new suppliers.

[@smirkza]

Sorry to hear this, sir! Thank you for all of your excellent videos! The best of luck to you and the whole team in the future with whatever you move in to! From a hobbiest in the UK

[@Seelenschmiede]

Aw dang, what a bummer :( moved from a one room flat to a nice apartment, currently renovating the huuuge attic to be a work area. And now when I soon could buy, you close down :( I hope your YT videos will stay avaiable for us. My best wishes for your future journey :)

[@odhinnfist]

I'm two months late on this, not sure why I didn't catch the video when it first came out. Sorry to see you go, you will be missed and your absence-keenly felt.

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you. I appreciate that.

[@CinesavageFilms]

This hurts. Your stuff has been in each and every movie I’ve directed and I will be sure, at the end of Redhead 2, to give a “thank you” to bity

[@mattdeml7560]

So sad to hear this. I love your products and videos. Thanks for a lot of great years, and being so generous to your customers

[@nero_palmire]

Sad to hear that. Been watching your channel for around a decade.

[@TJ-ed8mw]

So what will you do now? I will miss the videos you were always informative and a pleasure to watch. I wish you all the best and good luck,

[@Lunahoonaaah]

Nooooooo!!!!!!!!!! I’ve been following you for years and dreamed of coming down to Texas to visit your store. Love you tutorials 😢 Keep us updated on your future ventures!!!

[@terpcj]

I've seen a couple of my own businesses through their conclusion and know it's never fun. Whatever else, if you can walk away with your integrity intact, then you've at least broken even. I hope you have fair winds and following seas as you seek out your new journey. Needless to say, I (and many others, I'm sure) am curious about the fate of the videos. They are not only a great resource for both molding and casting, but it would be very sad to find your actual voice had been taken from us, too. You have a happy talent for both live and recorded narration.

[@dockeydidit]

Please don't delete this channel or any videos. It's been an amazing reference source and one we will come back to time and time again.

[@WillowCreative]

oh man i'm so sad to hear it didnt work out :( favorite source for my urethanes

[@masheder]

Been watching your content for a very long time. Have moved countries, had 2 kids and lots of life adventures. I watched your content through all of that and this is regardless of the fact I've never had the desire to ever make a mould or take a cast. It's just good watching passionate people talk and demonstrate things they care about. So thankyou bitty and good luck with whatever you do next. Also screw those lizard people!

[@TalkingGIJoe]

wow! 19 years is a good run... sorry to see you close.

[@cthootie]

I hope your videos will remain up. Great stuff Thanks.

[@danedarling6673]

Very sorry to watch this video. I have been watching for years and FINALLY decided to jump into sculpting/casting. I placed a few orders from you guys. BEST OF LUCK going forward and going to miss new videos from you all. Please leave your wonderful video archive for future generations!

[@bigclivedotcom]

Sorry to hear you're closing shop. Well you be continuing to make videos?

[@brickintheyard]

Possibly. Not sure what the next chapter will be. Time permitting I will keep this going.

[@dominuspopuli]

Oh dear. I've dabbled a little in molds, casting and effect-prosthetics in the past decade and found your videos hugely inspiring. Thank you for all your hard work. I hope you will leave the videos online for all of us to reference henceforth.

[@FilmFactry]

Sad to see this happen. Was a longtime early customer of Alumilite, back then they would know my order by heart. And my experience with Amazon etc, you may get some old chemicals. Actually Last time I dealt with Polytech One of my resins was pretty amber and it was always pretty clear. I think they eventually replaced that part.

[@LC-yv9ey]

Where are we going to get these products now, smooth-on doesnt come close to offering the supplies you offered.

[@backforblood3421]

Wow! I wish for all the best for you and the girls, Mitch!!!

[@adrianinvents]

Sorry the fight is over. Thanks for fighting the good fight. And for the very informative videos.

[@stealthflower]

I'm so sorry. I hope things are better for you guys from here on.

[@locostbamboo]

I am so sorry and wish you the best! I was so excited when I moved to Texas and learned you were in the same city where I work. Thank you for all of your great efforts and you will be missed!

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

Well fock me running. Sincerely sad news Mitch. I hate to hear this. At least we have some bity product passed on that's still available. I appreciate your past orders fulfilled and great tech support.

[@Akumeitakai]

When I first followed you almost 13 years ago now, I had a lot of hope that I would be going somewhere with mold making. Unfortunately, it never worked out. I quietly watched your videos with the hope that my situation would change or the old spark would come back. And, like you, I too had to give it up. Lacking anything to aspire toward, my interest waned until I stopped watching videos on mold making, casting and so forth. I am deadly sorry you guys couldn't make it further. I hate like hell that the bigger companies are driving you guys to extinction. Good luck to you. I too have to decide what the rest of my life will be about and I am dreading coming up with what that shall be. Take care.

[@ScoobyDoofus]

This is terrible news! You guys were my fave supplier for my molding & casting. I don't wanna deal with business psycho's. I'm sorry it's come to this for you, your family and your employees.

[@juggalojack13]

??? I've been coming to this store for years for exploring new materials and methods. I *just* got a set of copycat. It's more than a little intimidating that I'll have to find another supplier. :( If you plan to sell any full body molds left, I will buy the hell out of it. Attempting to make my own was where a lot of those orders went. 😅 Between the kits and tutorials, you guys taught me most of what I know about special effects. Thank you for everything ♥

[@delvegameguides]

Hey, I bought a bunch of your 00-05 in the last year or so. Can you help me get more or that? Can you teach me how silicone works? I desperately need custom silicones and I'd be grateful for any help.

[@brickintheyard]

Fox and Superfine in Georgia has it. Unfortunately I don't know how to formulate silicone from scratch, but Fox and Superfine have a lot of easy to use, 1:1 formulas.

[@ztrackers]

Thank you for all the great lessons, products, and service.

[@TheOnlyRiktor]

BITY videos helped me learn how to make molds and cast. I can't believe you guys are goin out. Thanks for all the amazing videos and information. Will always keep you in my mind--you're a big part of my mold-making journey. Best of luck to you all.

[@gizanked]

I've never been more mad that I missed an upload. Not sure what I was doing but I just saw an update post on Instagram and had to come watch. 😢

[@imaginationworkshopstudio]

Oh no.... A lot of effects stores are dissolving. Why?

[@kimtae858]

Live and recorded entertainment funding is drying up due to inflation, interest rate increases, and COVID-led lifestyle changes. On top of that, for smaller stores the suppliers/manufacturers are being huge wanks and jacking up prices and/or issuing horrible contracts to stockists. Mostly to just offer them directly.

[@buttoxchewy]

Will your videos stay up? Or will they be taken down too?

[@mhernandezae86]

Love you guys and thanks for all the help and advice you gave with my projects. ❤

[@mikestephens2397]

So very sorry to hear this Mitch! Unfortunately, sentiments don’t pay your bills. Thank you for all you have done for myself and lots of others in their hobbies and careers. You and your staff were a godsend to many! I wish you well and the greatest of successes in where the road leads you next!

[@jackbaylessFX]

This is devastating. You guys have been so helpful with helping me start my FX journey. I genuinely don’t know where I’m going to get the products I need now. Kansas is pretty slim pickings. Good luck to you, I’m so sorry to see you guys go!

[@SilentOne2021]

Your tutorials are really informative and interesting, really sad to see you closing shop... It's telling so often that a company is robbing the creative output of individuals to whatever measure they can and then get rid of the individual, hopefully you have now time to fully embrace your creativity and maybe through that get to a whole new industry, corpos are soulless unartistic methodactors at best and any human being with eyes can see this in all aspects they present themselves within.

[@theneverwas2835]

Thank you for all of the great videos! If you do not go into Wildlife Film Voiceover, I will be very disappointed. Peace.

[@bubblegumorchestraMLH]

Super sorry to hear this Mitch! 😢Hang in there friend. Stay strong and 🤬 the lizard people.

[@mjlagrone]

I just found about about your store and started ordering from you a year ago and now you are gone... :(

[@kurogiza]

I'm sorry to see you guys go. I was never a customer (shipping is too expensive, I buy from a local supplier) but your videos have been super helpful and informative, and you seem like good people. All the best in your future endeavors.

[@BobbyJ529]

Will the youtube channel stay up?

[@TonyDeConcini]

Thanks Mitch for many years of great service, great products and great business friendship. Thanks to you for everything you've done. Best of luck to whatever is next for you. The years we did business what limited amount it was, I always appreciated your expertise. Best of luck old friend.

[@kurtlindner]

Bummer. Thank you for all you've done over so many years.

[@J-T29]

I'm so sorry. Please don't take down your videos. They are so helpful. Are some of the big people like Infinity studios, jnd etc? They've been making silicone statues so i guess people don't have to do it themselves anymore.

[@BradGoodspeed]

Very sad to hear this news. I learned so much from your channel over the years. I just wanted to make sure to thank you for that and to wish you all the best in whatever comes next.

[@Bill201]

😢 Oh man! So sorry to hear this, I wish you well.

[@horrorangler8744]

Well shoot. This sucks. Just discovered you guys a couple weeks ago and have spent a good amount on orders and was very pleased with the outcome of new projects! Sucks to see you go. Does anyone know of a place to go to from here? I'd love to continue helping small businesses and try to avoid some of the other big wigs. Any help would be appreciated. Pretty new to the process but am needing product of similar quality.

[@brickintheyard]

Fox and Superfine in Georgia is a good source.

[@klcarroll7739]

Very sad. I’ve been in a situation similar years ago!! I did the same thing! Good luck.

[@rbfour5]

Thank you for all you have done for the industry. I hate to see this happen and I wish you the best!

[@TreZ]

Thank you for so many years of awesomeness!

[@horrormike]

Argh that sucks. Great store and products.

[@joyg2526]

Oh no!!! That sucks!!!! I loved your videos, so helpful. So sorry about your business.

[@d3v1lsummoner]

A real bummer. I've learned a lot from this channel and the expert demonstrstions here. I'm almost in a place where I'd like to try some serious molding and casting and my first pick for material sourcing is closing. Well. Regret comes to those who wait too long. Thanks for the many years.

[@trashman1613]

Sorry to hear Mitch. This is Vic up here in Oklahoma. Going to miss that fast and close place to order from. Good luck in what ever you do in the future.

[@ecsyntric]

been to your store twice. i learnt a lot from your vids. thanks and why not also tell us about what you will do next?

[@MrUnicorn44]

Damn, sir ... that truly, genuinely sucks. Now who will I have to reach out to, in order to ask the questions that are so obvious that no-one's even bothered to ask them?! Mitch, I wish you all the best in your future endeavours, and for your gentle, honest, good counsel throughout the years. You'll be genuinely missed by me and by many others across the globe, who were entertained by your channel, and by your knowledge, and your willingness to share that knowledge with us all. But, be of good cheer, sir, as we continue to work at our own skills and our own knowledge bases, and pay it forward to others who are just starting out on and experimenting on their own adventures in this area. And, if you think that the lizard people have well and truly defeated everyone, just think of us Aussies ... now, most of us will have to deal (solely) with Barnes for information (extremely limited) or Rowe Trading (a wee bit haughty for my tastes!). Cheers, sir ... Noel (in Melbourne).

[@AriesSeason]

One of your viewers from Australia here, I got interested and started experimenting in sfx makeup when I was 12 years old, I turned 25 this year and have worked here and there in the industry. Your videos were and are a great learning resource! I thank you for putting so much time and care into your content for your KZbin channel and business. Well I'm sad to see you go I can understand why you're leaving. I love creating everything from sculpting, mold making, painting and applications. (In Australia there is no specialising you have to be able to do it all) But the industry particularly film is a dumpster fire going no where quickly 😓 everyone wants the world for next to no money and finished by tomorrow. I truly love creating but I've had to take a backseat and just stick to doing glam makeup as I can't handle the over working, stress and just down right disrespect that I have received. I hope you and your family are doing well and can continue to create great memories together. I will miss your videos, but hope you will have even more quality time with those who matter doing stuff you love because you enjoy it. ❤️

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you!

[@IronWolfArmory]

Sad to hear this. While I have not purchased in the last few years, I always enjoyed visiting and the humor you always had. Good life casting teacher too. You'll be missed.

[@alexkaiser1684]

So sorry to hear. Ive been out of the game for the last year, because of the newest addition to our family but I just placed my last order. Unfortunate but all good things must come to an end! Thanks for all of your support and knowledge BITY! You will be missed!

[@LittleMax_]

I Am Devastated, I Loved Yalls Store. I Hope There's A Way For Yall To Reopen.

[@purelilly638]

Oh no, so sad to hear this. So many businesses shutting down. God bless you and thanks.

[@monsterclosetcom]

Sorry to hear this (and curious about who the lizard people are exactly). Best of luck on your next endeavor!

[@jefftucker5473]

Sorry to hear that, I’ve been buying from you for a couple years now (not frequently, but when I need something.) Anyone you would recommend in your absence? Good luck to you.

[@pophairkulture]

I’m a beginner at life casting, and I must say this is heart breaking! To say the least, just purchased some products on your website that I needed for my project, like the flesh tone pigments that you just released amongst other things that I had my eye on. My friend! I wish you and your family all the best that life has to offer and I really appreciate all the tutorials they are the best for beginners like me! Thank you, thank you, so very much 🙏🏾💗😢

[@kimtae858]

I wish you luck out there and thanks for all the education over the years! If all else fails, just keep making full body casting videos for that sweet sweet youtube income

[@BSUSwim4Gold]

Man I am so so sorry that you all are being pushed out of business. I will be buying some molds and supplies for our CERT Moulage Team! God bless you all!

[@ChodaBoyUSA]

This is sad to hear. I really hate what is happening to small businesses like yours. Good luck with your future ventures.

[@veelo]

I JUST discovered this channel. I'm sorry I didn't support you earlier.

[@billgreen4592]

This really sucks Mitch! You have been such a great supplier and so very helpful. All the best in your future endeavors!

[@fortyfourandgore9787]

Sorry to see you go! 😢

[@DienhartDotCom]

Oh my. That’s just heartbreaking. I’ve appreciated you help and support over the years. Your products have always been a staple in my shop. I wish you and your family well on your future endeavors.

[@brickintheyard]

Thank you so much!