MAKE WOOD LOOK LIKE METAL, FAST! (Black-wash, Dry-brush)

[@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.

[@dplj4428]

I recognize you! You’re the third cousin removed between by great uncles, Bob Ross and George Carlin. Thank you again for encouraging craftiness. Going use that faux metal patina. Might test with wax paper if I don’t have any leftover label backing. ❤❤

[@theflophouse5525]

Love that you can come back to his first video and he's the exact same Craftsman . Great videos brutha .

[@lemurdreamur9257]

I just came to see what his first video was like and I couldn't agree more!

[@Mister_Peppers]

Is this really his first video? He says "thanks again" and mentions getting questions and somewhere down below someone mentions smiling whenever they see a new video in their timeline. Maybe he hid some of his older content?

[@JMcMillen]

@@Mister_Peppers It isn't his first video. If you watch some of the other early videos you'll see he references videos that aren't available anymore.

[@stevesoldwedel]

I was curious about this. Something to be said for that. Authentic Louisiana or not, it's dedication either way. Got to admire that.

[@InsomniacArtistYT]

Fr, sounds the same as his newest videos

[@vvonderr2017]

this is so pure

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, VVonderr!

[@anuneditedtruth6223]

This is one of the best videos I have ever seen! I love this effect and the fact that you added googly eyes makes it even better. Crafsman is like the Bob Ross of the crafting world. Keep up the great videos!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much for watching, and for the great comment! :D

[@swagmuffin1612]

Agreed

[@glad2garden]

"Please be good to each other." Love that Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Yes ma'am! I feel like things would run smooth if we did that. :) Thanks for watching!

[@OakfieldDon]

Been watching the most recent videos a few times since I found this channel. Decided to go as far back as I could go and start from the oldest video I could find. I'm loving this channel.

[@playingwithclouds]

I not only love your KZbin channel, I think you rock! Love listening to you explain the techniques. Have a great Thanksgiving and keep on keeping on.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Well thank you so much! I hope you have a great Thanksgiving as well!

[@kmoe5590]

I smile every time I see one of your videos in my timeline. Thank you so much for the time, energy and effort you put into each of your videos and I just love how you make everything so easy to follow.

[@TheCrafsMan]

You are very welcome! I get a big dose of encouragement every time I read comments like this! Y'all keep me steady wanting to make more videos; I'm so glad these little tricks and things are useful to others! Thank you!

[@kyleanderson2949]

Crafsman, you are a beautiful individual. Thank you for being here for all of us.

[@morganbrower296]

TheCrafsMan Hi! I would just like to thank you for making your amazing videos. My photography class stumbled upon one of your videos of printing pictures on wood and we thought your videos were honestly one of the most amazing things we had ever seen. I really hope you see this comment! I just thought I would let you know that you are awesome and on behalf of my photography class, thank you so very much for making our day better!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I was absolutely delighted to read this comment, Morgan! Thank you (and your photography class!) for watching my videos! I want y'all to know it really does mean a lot to me that people find my videos interesting, useful, or entertaining. Please tell your photography class to keep photographin'! ;)

[@tacobelle1261]

I feel like we need a Crafsman Christmas special

[@TheCrafsMan]

LOL! I had thought about singing Jingle Bells or something for y'all, but it has been dreary weather here. :D

[@BK-bs2eb]

Crafsman, you are so awesome I wish I could give you a hug! lots of ppl have videos up with their craft stuff but nobody has half of the personality, humor, and kind soul that you got. your crafting is always mad steady and I find myself grinning thru the entire video. Keep it up and God bless!

[@jacerlab]

You sir are the bob Ross of crafting! your videos are perfection thank you!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow, Jace. Thank you!

[@ThunderPaladin]

This is where it all started. Awesome.

[@handyhomebrewnetwork2142]

Love watching old crafsman. Felt like I was the only one watching back in the day! Keep it up big cat!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Thank you for hanging with me all this time! It means a LOT, my friend.

[@handyhomebrewnetwork2142]

@@TheCrafsMan absolutely! I'm an art teacher and we watch your videos on Fridays while we work on our projects. Thank you!

[@kittykay5326]

I could watch your videos all day. you have such a soothing voice, and make the most enjoyable videos.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Well thank you so much! :)

[@catyeah8592]

Thanks so much for this new technique! My basement was just renovated and I collected up a lot of wood scraps. I knew I'd "need" them for something! Once again, you've inspired me. LOVE the music, too! Keep a-Craffin! Hugs, cat

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey, Cat! Thank you! And YES, you never know when you'll need those old scraps! ;) I keep mine in a bin labeled "No tellin' what".

[@catyeah8592]

Hahahaha! You're too funny!

[@JaneDoe-vi5yc]

Love your voice! So soothing.

[@user-rn6hz8pb9s]

All legends have a beginning to their story including the most legendary of them all.. the crafsman

[@usatxmom]

I love you. Really. That little robot is adorable and should have a show, or a book.

[@valariegreene6192]

Thanks for the Seal reference, now I definitely have to go listen to that song after watching your video. Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

[@TheCrafsMan]

HA HA HA! :D It's a classic, right? ;) Hope you have a great Thanksgiving as well!

[@ayotalsamoth6867]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin I love that song too Seal was really young when he did that collaboration and the video was awesome as well. Throw back for sure.

[@cheslyndefreitas676]

super cool mr crafsman everyone I know here in South Africa loves your work, thank you so very much for sharing your many gifts with us.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Cheslyn, thank you! It's so special to hear people all the way over in South Africa watch the CrafsMan's videos! :D

[@weinerweiner8488]

Whoa! This is really cool! I might use this when me and my son are building his pinewood derby car, he'll have one good-looking car! Thanks the ideas!

[@TheCrafsMan]

That is a GREAT idea! He could have any "decal" he wants printed. :D Thanks for watching!

[@grownnotbought775]

Love your channel! It’s awesome to see your early videos compared to the new ones. I must say I love them all! Peace love and crafin grease!

[@toddweller]

Crafsman, great effect! This is one I'll definitely use! Keep up the awesome vids!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad to hear it! Thank you for watching!

[@colin72]

This is my new favorite KZbin channel. You need to make more videos on a regular basis. You could grow this channel and make some dough.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! I hope to do more - it's a balance with regulat work. :/ Encouragement like this is great, though!

[@atomiclisa]

"Hello". I love The Crafsman. There, I said it.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D :D :D THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@MindVomit]

Crafsman's first video had to come back and watch it again for like the....? 4th time! LOL

[@willierants5880]

Crafsman, you just found me my Valentines present for my special lady. Thank you. Now I just need to get it done. BTW you sneakily sent me here because what I really wanted to see was your beautiful ashy cracked hands. It doesn't really matter what's under those gloves, but the gloves drives one to ask, what's under those gloves. So I dashed right over and even though I still don't know what's under them gloves I'm still very happy I watched this video.

[@vancewade6251]

I'm not a crafs man at all but I still love your videos for some reason, can't wait for more. Happy New Year, TheCrafsMan

[@TheCrafsMan]

Ha! Well I'm glad you enjoy the videos, Vance! Happy New Year to you too, sir! :)

[@octodoodle]

Entry 1. -Watching all Crafs Man episodes in order. •Crafs man is a gift •without crafs man life would be bland

[@djcbanks]

I just started doing the same thing. Wondering if there is an episode where he does a face reveal.... you know, actually him, not the puppet.

[@omelettedufromage1586]

@@djcbanks nah, and I don't think he plans on it

[@rherb27]

That's so simple and amazing. Thanks

[@jtbmetaldesigns]

I want to be crafty and crazy! Love what you doing here!

[@TheCrafsMan]

LOL! Thank you for watching! :D

[@davidbrown-vd5wo]

Hello! Glad ya scrolled back to his first video along with me in 2021

[@estuardoestrada410]

Thank you! I am amazed of this simple, technique -- but yet-- Stunning!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

You're very welcome! It's one of my favorites because you can get a nice result with minimal effort. :)

[@mrsainzx5639]

I love all your videos crafsman very cool!

[@bethmiller8122]

LOVE little robot friend!! You are such a bright spot in my weekend. can't wait for the next video :)

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you, Beth! :D Comments like this are a bright spot in my day!

[@weeabootrashpanda3910]

The 3 people who disliked this don't have a soul.

[@SwiggyChannel]

16 folk without a soul

[@stefans4423]

@@SwiggyChannel) :

[@SwiggyChannel]

@@stefans4423 it's quite a shame to see such many soul-less people.

[@stefans4423]

@@SwiggyChannel indeed

[@loop5720]

21 folk without a soul now

[@imverycrunchy]

Crafsman! You're brilliant!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Very kind of you, Michael! Thanks for watching!

[@moby3412]

Seal quote priceless. 🤩

[@juicyparsons]

I LIVE FOR THIS CHANNEL!!! (suddenly lol)

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow! Thank you so much! :D :D :D

[@doug36fresh]

"Like Seal said, 'We never gonna survive unless we get a little crazy' " Hilarious...you had me cracking up Crafsman.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Thank you for watching! Happy to hear it cracked you up!

[@Adampazaz]

Thanks, this was really helpful for a project I was working on, keep it up.

[@Hey_Jamie]

The humble beginnings!

[@JojoMomoNomo]

This is one of the best wash and dry brush videos I have seen, another excellent video. Also, I was so sad to see your etsy store empty, I was hoping to score a the craftsman original. I will check back soon and often.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you very much, Ira! I put my little wooden robot friend for sale on Etsy and someone snatched him up quick. I was surprised, and will try to put more things on there. Thank you for visiting, though, and thanks for watching my videos! :D

[@mycastlewalls1544]

So cute and so simple! Love all your videos 😊 I get so excited when you post a new one! Keep up the good work!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much! :D That makes me happy to hear.

[@Beansimus]

keep it up crafsman

[@TheCrafsMan]

Alright, buddy! I'ma try! And thank you for supporting!

[@Beansimus]

TheCrafsMan 👍👍

[@reyjohnson1413]

Nice and informative video... as usual. Thanks for the info. And a big thanks for your reference to Tom Palissade and his paper in a previous video.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks for watching! Hope you enjoy the transfer paper! :)

[@harpersmythe658]

Good technique and you mentioned my favourite Seal song as well. 😊👍🏻

[@TheCrafsMan]

Knew I wasn't the only one! :D And thank you for watching!

[@beefoprime8254]

A legend was born

[@MrMaceko]

Just subscribed. Let's start this channel from the beginning. Back in time with the CrafsMan.

[@aditiarora1516]

great video & even more wonderful explanation of the process! Very inspiring Crafsman!

[@beefoprime8254]

And thus, a legend was born.

[@jerrycampbell634]

Cool project. Great job CrafsMan.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Jerry! :)

[@novamaggart3251]

Crafsman, loved the video. Where can I get the transfer paper that you use?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hi William! Thanks! It's available from Tom Palissade. (Link below.) I THINK he has also changed the formula of the paper, so that it doesn't jam as easily in laser printers. www.etsy.com/shop/Palissade

[@JohnnyGuitaristOfficial]

Thanks crafsman, I wanna try this on a guitar!

[@Ferrislilly]

Picking up a star wars influence on some of you work. Great video

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Thanks so much! There has to be some of that playing into it, whether I intend it or not. I've always liked the "rustic sci-fi", worn-out look of the Star Wars universe.

[@curiouskitteh8215]

That’s OUTSTANDING. New sub after watching 2 of your videos, both great. Thank you!

[@TheCrafsMan]

THANK YOU so much for watching and subscribing! :D

[@FireLordJD]

I subscribed two seconds into the intro 🤣🤣

[@lukembrown8750]

Hi crafsman I commented on one of your other videos before I think it was the aging wood one. I did it on a baseball bat for a short film. now I'm going to use this technique especially the part at the end with the silver to make cheap plastic toy guns looks more realistic for filming with. thanks for another great video. have a good day.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Luke! I'm glad to hear these techniques are useful for your film work! The "dry-brush" trick with metallic paint on the edges of a toy weapon would indeed help make it look more realistic. (Remember to notify authorities if filming with prop guns in public. I'm pretty sure you already know that, but I just want y'all to be safe out there!) Thanks for taking time to comment, and all the best to you guys on the film!

[@lukembrown8750]

Thanks crafsman. we always do notify the authorities. Have a great day.

[@tishsmiddy71]

What is the blue call ? Teal thank you for sharing. 🤟🏻❤️

[@crystalgilliam9425]

There you go again!!! How did I miss your videos, smh!!! Just great!!! Sorta like how I do metallic bricks, but I don't always use silver and nvr use black... thanks for the ideas!!!😉😁

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Thank you for watching, Crystal!

[@crystalgilliam9425]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin You are welcome and I can't wait to see more of your work... hmmm maybe wood tables next, lol!!!😉

[@nrbst69]

A legend was born in 2016

[@carolynrothrock1894]

Aww that's a sweet looking little robot.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Carolyn! :D

[@hollyhoward7686]

Hi Crafsman, I'm really hoping you see my comment! Or anyone who knows for that matter... I want to paint my fireplace to look like metal, and I love this effect, but acrylic paint is really expensive to cover a large fireplace... Is there a cheaper alternative to acrylic paint for the base?? Thank you, and love the video!

[@salemdog100]

Thanks for sharing! I really enjoy your videos, and your techniques :)

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much! :D

[@CreepyChappy]

We love you !

[@ChristyEssen]

I love this♡ thank you for sharing!

[@ceesteven]

Nice one CrafsMan. Thanks.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad you liked it!

[@CasualTactic]

I just stumbled on this video looking for some dry brushing tips. Do you have any other videos about crafs?

[@Quakecon-s9r]

Thank you so much for this video!! Super helpful! 💚💚

[@rafiqkatana]

What happened to the videos before this?

[@mikeakaspike]

The Bob Ross of Craftin

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Mike / Spike! :)

[@nizzyamps1317]

Thank you CrafsMan

[@TheCrafsMan]

You're welcome, NizzyAmps! Thanks for watching!

[@yosoyspider9420]

Remember when i first saw this video, been a long way since the beginning

[@ItsJGonzo]

Thank you Sir!

[@Deliriomlink]

What a cute little robot!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you! :) I hope to build more like it and put them on my Etsy shop. :D

[@gelatinskeleton8745]

What base color would you recommend for old copper, if you're going for a steampunk effect?

[@pr.dr.nachtigaller5154]

I ain't no professional, but I suggest a brown red/ rust ish base colour. The closest match for new copper. Then, use a black wash mixed with a lot of turquoise, since copper turns green when it oxidises. Try different black/ turquoise ratios to get the best result. And for the finish use copper coloured metal colour.l and dry brush as seen in the video. I hope that helps.

[@theVonThompsons]

very nice, very nice!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you very much!

[@brandoncyoung]

Great channel. You make my day

[@H3xx99]

If you want to make it look even more beat up, take a heavy metal tool like a leather punch, or other tool the size of an ink pen, but made of solid metal, and knock it about a bit. Put some dings and dents in the wood, maybe take a hobby knife and put some nicks in on the edges. Those will pick up the wash and dry brushing as well, and give it a real nice beat up effect.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Great ideas! And yes, done before doing the paint effects, would really help!

[@0xyznx]

AWESOME!!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you!

[@justinsane332]

what did you apply right before the image? I can't make it out, and I would love to try that...

[@TheCrafsMan]

Before the little heart image? That was some Acrylic Polyurethane. You could also use Liquitex Gel Medium. :)

[@CarrieSketches]

So sweet!

[@Nomadunlimited]

why do I talk like you while making this?Coolest paint tutorial ever!

[@TheCrafsMan]

HA HA HA! Thanks so much! :D

[@pedxing]

Crafsman is out here pulling Seal references like cotton candy. =) #believe

[@TheCrafsMan]

Lol! That cracked me up! :D Thank you for watching!

[@kerinbot]

I already knew this technique, but it was nice to see it demonstrated so nicely - and with a robot! (I love robots!) Plus, I'd play this video just for the voice - it's like being read a crafty-bed-time story! [8+]

[@TheCrafsMan]

Aww, thank you so much! :D

[@speway]

Nice.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you!

[@cdm1949]

What is the liquid that you put first to do the image transfer?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Do do image transfers, you can use Liquitex Gel Medium, Mod Podge, or Acrylic (water-based) Polyurethane. Hope this helps!

[@cdm1949]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin thank you!

[@elberno4243]

Thanks for the ear-worm Crafsman... "No we're never survive..."

[@evelyncoleman7476]

You are hilarious! I love it!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, Evelyn!

[@Angizzle76]

Seal fan right here!

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Yeeeaaahhhh!

[@jafallica]

Where do you get the transfer paper?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Try to search for "Tom Palissade's Transfer Paper", if you want the one used in this video. He went through a move a while back and I'm not sure if he got the new shop up and going. You can also try parchment paper or tracing paper, etc. Hope this helps!

[@jafallica]

TheCrafsMan SteadyCraftin thanks very much!

[@ScrappinlizziArt]

YOu are awesome! Thank you for that.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks so much, Elizabeth!

[@joshnigh]

Thank you.

[@wewenethiwa9286]

That is so cute. Did you name it?

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you! I didn't. :/ I left that up to the new owner. :)

[@kidsworld400]

Fantastiiiic !!!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you!

[@Stuffzz]

This reminds me of bob Ross ,NEW SUB

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. Thank you!

[@j.pocket]

Only the wisest of craftsmen would see the correlation between the "Crazy" lyrics and Faux-Metallic Woodfinishing. Well played.

[@TheCrafsMan]

;) Thanks so much, Jay!

[@scottgm321]

Waylon Jennings sang "I've always been crazy, but it's kept me from going insane....not sure if it's something to bless or to blame."