Making A Metroid Out Of Trash With

EPISODE 12
BACK IN THE WORKSHOP... Big Collab this episode with ‪@StudsonStudio‬
We scratch build a character from an 8 bit game we like...
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[@StudsonStudio]

Thanks for having me over, Bill! You shouldn't have given me all that milk.

[@BillMakingStuff]

I wanted you to settle down...

[@DarkMatterWorkshop]

@@BillMakingStuff weed !

[@looselycollected7505]

Did he get gassy?

[@BillMakingStuff]

Yes

[@sweettoothgirl]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@NorthoftheBorder]

I never recommend trying something new. I like to learn one skill (poorly, if possible) and refuse to deviate from it under any circumstances.

[@BillMakingStuff]

exactly right...

[@Boylei]

A good rule to live by.

[@Mel-yy9te]

you ain’t

[@godoftwinkies574]

Oh! And it shows!

[@Berserkerworks]

This was not only a great build, but a really well done collab!

[@BillMakingStuff]

thank you mate!

[@AsheCraftingCorner]

My head cannon now is that Studson is your slighty dim son who watches you craft

[@BillMakingStuff]

Ha... good

[@buffooonery]

@@BillMakingStuff why did a translate under this

[@-MrFozzy-]

@@buffooonery it happens with short words and or that appear in other languages

[@adamwest8711]

Head cannon 😂. I think you meant canon but please don’t change it. I love the idea of a random subscriber wandering about, wearing a poorly crafted cannon on their head.

[@shadw3868]

I came from Studson's video and stayed for the amazing skills and humour!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Welcome

[@carrie4910]

Lol cool vid. Had me smiling the whole way through 😂 Loved the little Studson interactions reminded me of when i craft with my little nephews lol. Subscribed!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you and welcome!

[@brennacook6022]

So happy about this collab! Huge fan of both of you! Excited to see who else you might collab with in the future.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Glad you liked it... can't think of anyone else I'd rather collab with

[@StudsonStudio]

@@BillMakingStuff Same time next week then?

[@BillMakingStuff]

@@StudsonStudio deal

[@fragmina729]

@@BillMakingStuff Maybe Jazza. That would be fun 😁

[@BillMakingStuff]

@@fragmina729 doubt he's even heard of me

[@icantthinkofanything798]

This is like the funniest collab I've ever seen. I love you guys

[@BillMakingStuff]

Love you too

[@HAVgiraffe]

i cant believe studson flew all the way to you to provide some words of encouragement.....I'm even more surprised Studson's mom drove to pick him up.

[@GizInk]

This felt like an oddly mature Art Attack with a lot of dry, bluntly corroborated sarcasm. I absolutely love it. Give me more, now. Thank you

[@BillMakingStuff]

You're welcome

[@Oisin2]

Ha ha yes just what I was thinking. Like Art Attack but with the dark humour of Peep Show.

[@andrevandervlies5700]

That was beautiful. Kind of weird and mildly disturbing but beautiful.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Yeah kinda went a bit far with the improv at points... 😕

[@pretzel1313]

@@BillMakingStuff It's okay because you were definitely right about hoarding those lights.

[@ffb28a10]

Maybe a little off topic but i love the aesthetics and consistency of your thumbnails

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you. I wasnt sure. Seems its 50/50 with my audience

[@wigglyboots2]

My go-tos for cutting plastic are dremel cutting discs or x-acto knives.

[@BillMakingStuff]

thanks for the advice

[@BillMakingStuff]

Please, if you enjoy my work visit my patreon. www.patreon.com/billmakingstuff Every donation is much appreciated... it helps me get episodes out weekly.

[@jst1man]

2 ways to cut plastic balls. A thin miter saw or scoring with a knife where you need it to break and then snap off. If you think you'll break to much, cut small section at a time. Hope that helps..

[@victoriaeads6126]

Did you try a dremel for cutting those tree baubles?

[@saucercrabzero]

Hello Bill, for the if you wish the prevent mangling your balls in the future, I would recommend trying a Carbide Rod Saw blade in a hacksaw handle, it's round so it's easier to do curved cuts. The build looks great! I am excited to see your channel grow so fast, I remember just a few weeks ago you were under a thousand subscribers, and now here you are! Well done sir

[@BillMakingStuff]

feels longer than that... doesn't help I sit here constantly refreshing my page for the sub count update. thanks for following me in my short career.

[@fancifuldevices]

This is no exaggeration but you exhibited the highest level of human talent and achievement that I’ve ever witnessed.

[@BillMakingStuff]

I know, thanks

[@rhettdeguzman8950]

that looks so cool tho also your voice makes me feel sleepy lol

[@BillMakingStuff]

That good?

[@clab9041]

Try scoring the plastic ball with an exacto knife repeatedly. It may take longer, but you’ll get a cleaner cut.

[@BillMakingStuff]

I will thanks

[@sonoftarg3793]

There are fretsaw or scrollsaw blades with spiral teeth you can use to saw any shape and direction, or you can use a drill/dremel to puncture the drawn circle and sand it afterwards. That maybe works with the hot knife too by poking holes into the plastic. But it's always a nasty work to cut round shapes.

[@BillMakingStuff]

@@sonoftarg3793 thanks for the wealth of knowledge

[@blainehale]

You need to get a Dremel for cutting.

[@BillMakingStuff]

I do

[@MiniatureHobbyist]

Great build but a bit of advice, as you get older you really need to take more care of your balls =P

[@BillMakingStuff]

I moisturise every day... thanks

[@scarecro652]

Its as good as the Metroid amiibo that came out alongside Metroid Returns, but your's lights up!

[@BillMakingStuff]

thanks!

[@kriticalhitz5229]

awesome vid. really look forward to these. smiled the entire time.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you!

[@MechanicalFiend]

The collab I have been waiting my whole life (since you announced it last week) for. Love your build and the lighting, really felt the struggle with trying to cut plastic cleanly- do tell if you end up figuring it out. Hope Studson got home safe!

[@BillMakingStuff]

You HAVE been waiting your whole life... you just didn't know it. Didn't figure it out but I dont care anymore... leaving the plastic behind. Thank you for your continued support! And studson's mum... or mom picked him up eventually

[@mitchelubiarco]

Yes! Watching you bring a piece of iconic video game history to life was awesome! Ps. I flipped a coin, your video was tails, Studson Studios was heads... it landed on tails. 🙂

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you! Glad you liked it

[@DarkMatterWorkshop]

A moment of silence for all the plastic balls...

[@BillMakingStuff]

Fuck em

[@matthewneil3016]

This was great again Bill. Do keep injecting your unique comedy into each vid. Nice to see your flexibility as an artist.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thanks, will do!

[@ConjuredCraft]

Absolutely brilliant Bill. Feel free to come stash your junk at my place anytime. We can drink milk and melt plastic till the sun comes up!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Yes please!

[@ambitiousartist6307]

Everyone should always wear a mask while sanding things and going outside. You dont want foam or diseases getting into your lungs. Also the metroid turned out really nice!

[@Vredtarm]

This channel deserves more views....

[@BillMakingStuff]

thanks for saying

[@erc3338]

I love your "fuck you," trolly persona you have for these videos. Very entertaining.

[@p11_studios]

Man, always love a great collab! Hoping maybe you and all of your lads will do a big one one day. Another epic build, super inspiring, and already excited for the next video

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you very much... maybe one day... ill have some lads

[@holsson85]

Suggestion on how to cut plastic like that, use a drill and move it sideways. Work pretty good! Great job btw, looks awesome!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you and thanks for the tip

[@EricsHobbyWorkshop]

Lol “my studdy buddy” sent me. Nice build and very fun video.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you

[@BillMakingStuff]

Appreciate you having a watch

[@andyArt5]

My guess is use a cheap dremel tool to cut the plastic. Never done it before myself though... Awesome work, one of my favorite games too.

[@BillMakingStuff]

I do have one... hidden away somewhere. Thanks

[@OliverPickard]

Covering in masking tape to prevent cracking, Pilot drilling and using a fine toothed hole saw is what id use to cut a hole in that plastic ball or pretty much anything

[@alasto67r]

You could maybe try a hole saw drill bit, it might be a little to harsh on brittle plastic but if it works you'll get a prtty fine even circular hole.

[@BrushQuill]

Awesome collab and build. 2 of the best bashers and comedians on YT!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you very much!

[@KnightsOfDice]

Great video! You're editing is next level, must take an age but it's very well worth it! Awesome build.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you mate!

[@cel7691]

The warping all over the place and aversion to sun made me think of the Lighthouse film for some reason, but a *little less* maniacal rampage. Great build again! Can’t wait to see more :)

[@BillMakingStuff]

yeah, I kind of like The lighthouse...

[@XyerDark]

Really like your vids but they're always so quiet I have trouble understanding what you're saying lol

[@BillMakingStuff]

ill look into it...

[@grizzlygamer6945]

Pls build a steam punk boat with junk

[@arvinlambio1989]

never knew this collab would happen! nice!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thanks

[@lucasahumada6913]

Nobody: Studson: **whats that?**

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

@Bill making stuff only just came across a video of yours and watched a few!! Deffinatly like what I have seen this far.. I'm one of those older fellas too... So I deffinatly don't miss all the really good stuff that might go over the heads of many !! But in that note wondered if you had ever heard of the Craftsman (Steady Crafting). Just think you guys are crazy similar but still very different !! But could see you guys doing some great stuff together in colabs !!! Just my 3¢. .. Thanx for making you videos and sharing them with all of us !!

[@BillMakingStuff]

I love crafsman, watch all his stuff. Thanks for watching

[@DOCDOCFLAMINGOS]

@@BillMakingStuff Well after I posted my comment, I thought what a stupid question!! Like of course you know about him and his channel... Duh!! Who doesn't know, right?!?! None the less your are more then welcome !! As I keep going to different little parts of the internet, I find just a little bit more out about you. like back story, other things you interested, frames of reference etc. Oh all stuff you have put out there yourself.... Not like more info in a creepy stalker way !! Well that good fellow is my que to stop while I'm ahead!! Thanx again for making you videos !!!

[@jasminrainbow1213]

Great video, i loved the editing and humour. You could possibly improve the sound levels? I had to turn the video up to hear it and then the ads were very loud! I came here from studs and will definitely be watching more

[@davidnandrin8825]

Ahh, that was fun, thank you !

[@BillMakingStuff]

No worries

[@sigi10.]

The wife bit was good.

[@x1BULLETfromABOVE1x]

Always love a collab but when 2 great crafters get together it makes it all the better,also for cutting the hard plastic bauble I use a set of hole saw bits in a standard combi drill. Dewalt do a good set in a range of sizes, just make sure to use a drill bit in the middle of it so the hole saw doesnt move about

[@BillMakingStuff]

More great advice. Thanks

[@maeneedstime5664]

hello bill from bill making stuff, a tip for making holes in hard plastic! Press the the tip of a hot glue gun on the plastic to melt a small hole and continue to make it bigger untill it’s how you like it! Hope this helps :]

[@metalempireinterviews729]

So creative. I love it. Makes me nostalgic for a game I've never even played.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you!

[@kallemon]

I find a jewler's saw works really good for cutting such plastics. Especially curves.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Good to know!

[@kallemon]

@@BillMakingStuff And sorry. Ofc I meant that it works really WELL.

[@Shari_A._]

I've seen ultrasonic blades cut through acrylic, but not sure how that would do against something spherical. Might be worth a look, though. I've never used one, but it's on my wishlist. heh Link for reference. (Hope this is ok) www.amazon.com/dp/B0845WSQQM/?coliid=I18UWJI28W4BSK&colid=KL3WDW0O55KV&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

[@de_kirby_boi_]

3:38 "Meta Knight from Kirby's adventure" proceeds to show a fan sprite of Dark Meta Knight from Kirby and the Amazing Mirror

[@kirbgameing]

Obviously your building is great and your painting is...well nevermind, But your music and editing are top notch too :)

[@alexc1567]

Dollightful has a good explanation of how to cut acrylic plastic in this video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m16ke5-Cl6alZ7M It's slightly different material, but could be helpful for other clear plastic spheres too !!

[@jerrybailey5797]

There's a thing called a hole saw Bill for cutting holes in things , l used it for a project l did for college, l made a flying saucer type thing , l used it to cut the porthole windows out, works well you can get different size hole saws aswell , .... l did get a bit carried away , and cut holes in the top of an antique coffee table.... Errr sorry great aunt Mable .....

[@godoftwinkies574]

To cut perfect circles on plastic spherical objects try reversing a compass (pencil point in the middle). It takes time and a bit of practice but it normally comes out clean.

[@magpieMOB]

Adding the Metroid veins, to make the Metroid veinier

[@BillMakingStuff]

well it did didnt it

[@Jeremy_Lindquist]

A small hacksaw can do wonders with plastic. They probably have them at Poundland...or Dollar Tree as we say on this side of the pond.

[@yDeCat]

0:47 Your ring tone... 😁

[@BillMakingStuff]

glad you like it

[@Kaimli]

i know this is a year late but: i don't know how to cut the balls in a way that wouldn't make them a nightmare to work with, however, you could use these balls as guidance of sort by using them to create molds for resin but that's a lot of work and probably not very cheap but it might be worth it if its for structures and shapes you use regularly

[@ianelley]

Drill the plastic with a holesaw, there are various sizes, could get them from screwfix, loving the, ah work !

[@jerrybailey5797]

Keep up with this making stuff Bill... what ever you're doing it seems to be working l think?

[@badgerbm]

For cutting a hole like that I would probably try rough cutting followed by smoothing it out with an 80 grit sanding drum.

[@SkieLoon]

This is my new favorite channel, oh my gosh. Your voice is so relaxing to listen to and you're so creative, your video's are a joy to watch :D

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you very much!

[@TheBatNaz]

i've had luck with a rotary tool for cutting plastic. it will melt the plastic if you have it running too fast though

[@asphodel9749]

great video bill!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thanks!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Excellent! That was fun and hilarious!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Glad you liked it

[@-MrFozzy-]

Cut with a Dre-Mel…with a cutting disc…or use a dre-mel with a sanding barrel and sand it round….

[@benlevitt5017]

I know I'm a little late, but a jewelers saw or a piercing saw would be perfect for cutting out a rounded section in that plastic

[@ViQRoy89]

Metroid and excitebike and paperboy. The only real games there were

[@BillMakingStuff]

I don't know... I did love my TMNT game. And Megaman and... well lots

[@ViQRoy89]

Man.. mega man. Yes. That actually was great. With the different suits Really, those were all I could remember besides donkey face and mario. Duck hunt. Qbert. Dinoriki. Alriight

[@mosiarmstrong]

Would a rotary tool and saw blade attachment have worked for cutting the hard plastic bauble?

[@benadrylthundercrotch7144]

For cutting the plastic, maybe drill holes along the lines and then just cut what's left?

[@claytonsharp9737]

its's been a hot minuet since this vid was released but with those Christmas bobbles for cutting maybe a Dremel at a low speed or a bowl of boiling water to soften the plastic

[@vladhao8517]

Great stuff. Learned alot from your videos. So witty on the jokes 😆 luv it?

[@Diedonacagedworld]

jagged blades for surgical scalpel work well on carving plastic work well

[@metalempireinterviews729]

Would a grinding or sanding wheel on a Dremel work for putting holes in plastic?

[@alexisasheep6554]

This is a little late but I think maybe an electric nail file with diamond bits could work in cutting plastic like that.

[@monicaclark8453]

It took me almost half the video to get the studson gimmick. Guess I'm just too young.

[@thebonepossy]

i was the 1000th like and it made me happy

[@BillMakingStuff]

I knew it would be you...

[@kentellis5384]

I would think a Dremel tool with a sanding drum on it possibly, a coarse one could get your basic design out and then go in and do final work with your fine sanding drum. That is worked for me in the past with plastics that you can't melt, score or cut with other means. Great production of your videos and awesome build as always!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thanks for the advice! And thanks for watching!

[@shaunawoodrup8849]

Could you use a metal cookie cutter (heated up red hot over a flame) to cut a circle out in plastic?

[@jamesremington8056]

could you score the plastic, then heat it up and plunge it into cold water? might break on the scoring.

[@twitchyeyess]

I like the character dichotomy in this episode! Very silly lol.

[@WeltenbauerClub]

I feel pretty entertained 🧐

[@BillMakingStuff]

good

[@euansmith3699]

You don't want to get paint and glue on your baubles; unless you are in to that sort of thing.

[@dolo429]

Jewelers saw or a coping saw would be ideal for the plastic.

[@mattterrell4304]

I love this

[@BillMakingStuff]

thank you

[@user-gd3fx1tm5j]

To cut plastics, I heat up a craft knife blade with a lighter..

[@AndyMecha]

Don't buy a dremel man, the balls have suffered enough. Great video very entertaining as usual 😎 Gundam.....meh.

[@BillMakingStuff]

whats a gundam?

[@IckleG]

Junker racecar please! :D Love the videos

[@alec3280]

Bill I must say, you are looking absolutely stunning for a 76 year old englishman. Must be Studson's moisturizer.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Works great as a peeling face mask

[@torquess454]

Lol that intro! What about a dremel cutter or ? bit to cut plastic?

[@1970actionroger]

👍 enjoy this video. Love the sound effects. I never heard so many in one of your videos before. 🤔 Voice overs with your guest Stetson was great. 👾👽🛸. Hoard all the things (supplies) you need.

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you... I will

[@chaoticcupoftea2462]

it feels like studon is that one child who have an hyperfixation on something and when they try to teach the parent they fake not knowing anything about after going on the basics AND I AM HERE FOER THE ENERGY also are you really 72?

[@BillMakingStuff]

Yeah

[@CCMinis]

Absolutely fantastic video once again m8, no time-lapse though? Maybe next time =P

[@BillMakingStuff]

I have to ween myself off...thanks mate

[@CCMinis]

@@BillMakingStuff I hear there's a good 12 step program out there, but people tend to go through it too quickly

[@BillMakingStuff]

Haha!

[@CCMinis]

@@BillMakingStuff Zoop (☞ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)☞

[@TheBigLigginski]

I'd suggest a coping saw on the plastic bauble (used for scribing skirting boards and the like). They're fine-toothed so it should give a relatively clean cut, and would allow you to cut curves. Hilarious video!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Thank you! I'll look into it

[@ducomaritiem7160]

You just need a Dremel tool Bill. A cutting disc will do the job, I use them all the time.

[@BillMakingStuff]

I need a job haha! then the dremel will come.

[@jmarshal]

Awesome work. You guys are hilarious together. Hope you collab some more in the future. I subscribed to your channel so I can watch your future vids and I look forward to seeing what you make!

[@BillMakingStuff]

thanks for subbing!