SCULPT, BAKE, and BEND! (CosClay, the "Fantastic Flexible Plastic")

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[@TheCrafsMan]

Q: "What is that metal mold?" A: The soldier and accessory molds are from the Mattel ThingMaker line from the 1950s. Cosclay TIPS for SUCCESS on your first try: - Bake it at the RIGHT TEMP, for the right time: 275°F (135°C) for at least 30 minutes per ¼” - Don't bake it at the WRONG TEMP! (LOL! I know it's redundant, but Cosclay will NOT be strong unless baked at that HIGHer temp for long enough.) - Don't be afraid of crumbly clay; it's easy to re-condition. - Don't flex the part right after removal from oven. Let sit and cool before flexing. (Bending fresh out of the oven can easily cause a split/tear.) - Consider WET-SANDING. This will not only cut down on little breathable particles floating around, but it will reduce surface drag which is helpful on the semi-rigid material.) - Know that you can add fresh Cosclay, to cured Cosclay and BAKE AGAIN. 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.

[@justsomeguy9325]

My old friend Crafsman, I have a question that I've been wondering about for about for nearly two years .....what happened to the video where you showed off your camera collection? Did I imagine it? It was from waaaaaay back I believe, but I loved it. I don't know........ it was calming I suppose and one of the early days when I discovered your channel. But now, I can't find the video anymore no matter what I type in (btw your video on EXPOSURE basics I am ashamed to admit I've probably watched 20 times lol 😆). Anyway, best wishes to you and your family and save me some fig preserves and I'll send you a Virginia ham and some gravy 🤣

[@TheCrafsMan]

​@@justsomeguy9325 Hey buddy! :D My first thought was the "Things I like" video. But if I'm recalling right, where I showed off the most old cameras was in the video about recording sound effects: kzbin.info/www/bejne/barYoGd3gbGtaKM Let me know if that ain't it and I'll try to find it! :)

[@justsomeguy9325]

@@TheCrafsMan Thanks so much for replying. This wasn't the one I was thinking of but that's totally fine because I really like that video too. ......then again, I like everything you put out LOL. Also, as you've been re-releasing the older unlisted videos I'm sure the one I was thinking of will turn up, and if it doesn't then 🤷🏿‍♂️ no worries at all, there's PLENTY of great stuff on this channel 😁. Keep on keeping on Crafsman and thanks again

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Man, I LOVE Cosclay. For me the biggest difference is the strength that you get. I have dropped my Cosclay figures (accidentally) and they were perfectly fine. Nice video man. Love that authentic VHS look!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you buddy! So much! And mannn, I completely could/should have mentioned my man selling me on Cosclay with your feedback. :/ Dang. It was talking to you that I think sorta pushed me to finally try it.

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@TheCrafsMan It's all good man! : )

[@Voirreydirector]

@@TheCrafsMan I am just so happy you kids work together!

[@thenameless3271]

The production quality has come so far, especially as of late. I love the new intro!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey, that means a LOT! Thank you so much!

[@makkususaisu9087]

i watch your vids after work, trying to catch up on everything you’ve done, it’s so relaxing to watch, i love your vids so much, crafsman.

[@TheCrafsMan]

I sincerely appreciate you watching my videos! And this one was honestly released at an unusual time (compared to my other releases). Hope you enjoy!

[@jblackbath]

Omg ASMR gem anyone? This man’s voice is every bit as wonderful and relaxing as the late Bob Ross’ was. I hope he keeps making more and more videos for as long as possible🌟🤞🏼🌟

[@ASMRScotsman]

Crafsman, your videos are a huge help for my mental health. You must hear this quite a bit, but your videos are an oasis of pure joy in an anxious world. Thanks for everything you do

[@Shastavalleyoutdoorsman]

Crafman that intro is steady making my day.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Glad to hear it! :D

[@MagnaRyuuDesigns]

Oh man those molds from Mattel bring back memories. Back from a time when kid toys could be dangerous. They are Thing Maker molds which had you injecting melted plastic.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Oh mannnnn, I wince thinking about some of the toys from back then. LOL! I never had the really dangerous stuff but heard all about the old chemistry sets with chemicals that you can't get (and don't WANT) now. :)

[@modelermark172]

Those vintage Mattel molds shown in the thumbnail are what first caught my attention to this video. I had one of those Mattel "Fighting Men" Thingmaker sets when I was about eight. I still can't believe I was allowed to mess around with dangerous stuff like that as a kid. I also helped my older cousins who cast toy soldiers out of lead(!) on their kitchen stove . . . . As an aside, I remember that the tank you could make out of the provided camouflaged cardstock and detailed with parts made from the molds looked more like the 21st Century M1 Abrams that was still years away from being designed, than the Vietnam-Era M48 - M60 Patton series in use when this toy was new. No doubt this was because it was easier to make flat sided paper models than ones needing to simulate cast, compound curves, but still . . . .

[@BillMakingStuff]

I loved this one Crafsman. When is Crafson starting his own channel? I have some cosclay just sitting in my workshop waiting to be used and you covered everything! Thanks for that, I feel confident now.

[@Gudsur]

Bill!!!! Hey buddy!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I prod at Crafson to put out more work. Or rather, to SHOW the work. He really does stay working on something, whether it be sculpts or (currently) game art and programming. I'll tell him *the* Bill Making Stuff asked, which should be a big encouragement. :) Thanks for watching, and as always for the lovely comments!

[@rgb_goblin6226]

this man has the softest nicest voice i have ever listend to!

[@SirTodd]

"Watch out now..." *throws mat love it! 😄 You're so awesome and I'm glad to see that you're still making videos after rediscovering you once again. ❤️ 😀

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

I've seen Adam use this on North of The Border, cool to see you explain it more.

[@Dakota-ud6ci]

Craftsman is the sorta creator that anybody who loves him just knows he’s going to be a huge creator one day and I just can’t wait for it! You rock craftsman!

[@Chef_PC]

I am constantly amazed at your creativity. You truly are one of my favorite people in this world, and you better know it.

[@Aleks0207]

Very neat little material, and I was "ooooooo"ing right there along with you when you got the cured test piece to tie knots with itself! Looking forward to any projects you might have with CosClay in the future.

[@marvinclout8990]

You're my favorite channel on KZbin! Love the videos!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. Thank you so much!

[@brianartillery]

Brilliant video. I think those moulds were for a figure that had a wire armature in it, so it could be posed. I'm sure I had one, a little army guy, many, many years ago. The sight of the accessories in the mould, flicked a switch in my mind. I love your videos; there's a tremendously calming 'Bob Ross' vibe to them. Thank you so much. 👍👍👍

[@GothBarbie3000]

Steady Craftin’ one of my comfort shows. Thank you so much for your awesome work.

[@Yokozai]

The quality of your videos has gotten so much higher recently, and it's so cool to see your channel grow so much! Love the video!!

[@curtisnewton895]

I suffer from my back and listening to you talking is so relaxing, it kinda eases the pain

[@KnarbMakes]

Crafson's sculptures are so good man! You must be real proud of those creations. Thanks for making another fun vid, gotta try some cosclay now.

[@GabrielBadwolf]

Baby oil works just as well as softener (I have my suspicions it’s the same thing in the clay softener bottles) and if it gets too sticky cornflower works wonders.

[@koinijikoimizu]

Some clay softeners *are* just liquid plasticizers vs baby oil which is pretty much mineral oil. You're totally right about corn flour/starch being helpful but too much can cause the clay to become brittle after baking as it can leech out the plasticizers inside.

[@RamonaQ]

I love the way your kid took that “arm” so literally. 🥰

[@yrunaked4]

CrafsMan, I love the retro intro, so cool. You always inspire me. Keep on steady craftin Cheers Rob

[@TheDarkArtist66]

Put a smile on my face to see a new video buddy. Love the channel crafman. I just started using cosclay and have found it to be pretty awesome stuff

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey Donnie! Thank you so much! Glad you're enjoying the Cosclay as well! :D

[@pnutt4525]

love the intro!! your videos really calm me down and make me happy. it brings me back to shows i used to watch on pbs as a kid. steady crafting ..!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. This is an incredibly nice and encouraging comment. Thank you so much!

[@rivards1]

I had that Mattel Thingmaker soldier mold as a kid! It definitely was designed to have wires put in to make a bendable. The ones they supplied were very thin and tended to break after a few bends though. You should try to get a hold of some old SuperGoop, the liquid plastic you'd squirt into the mold and bake on the little hot plate. It also cured flexible but was just a single liquid in a bottle. You also might like their creature and monster molds for future projects!

[@FieroFats]

I had the setup, but don't remember anything about what I used to make figurines. I know I used homemade play dough for a bit.

[@paulaudo]

The cute little crafsman son toys remind me of the cartoon my daughter and I used to watch called larva ❤️. Fair warning, the show has alot of tooting 😂. Also, I recently got some of the translucent cosclay and added glow powder to it, to make tiny glowing mushrooms. I'm still fairly beginner with sculpting, but it's been fun to use.

[@LinauLee]

Sounds cool

[@DinoboyLegosandMOCs]

Oh wow, memories haha. I haven't thought of that show in ages.

[@Zaika_plays]

Your vids bring me so much joy and inspiration to just do the craftin’ and try new things.

[@jessdoritowhale]

The bloopers are very very enjoyable at the end of the video, thank you for making me laugh 😂

[@directedbymorenotempini]

man i absolutely love your videos. the quality, the tranquility, the vibe alone are just top notch. thanks man

[@GamaScythe]

I love the new intro, it both reminds me of Peewee's Playhouse and is just so fitting for your show. I liked your video on making it, but seeing it in an episode really sold me on it.

[@manoflego123]

It's always a good day when I can catch a new Crafsman video less than an hour after it goes up.

[@legocreators]

It’s a wonderful Monday

[@TheCrafsMan]

:) I sure hope you enjoy this episode. Thank you so much for watching!

[@CH_Productions636]

Dude you’re pretty much my art teacher at this point.

[@jaythomas4536]

Thank you for the new video Crafsman. No matter how rough my day has been, seeing your videos puts my mind at ease. It don't even matter what your video is about. Just having that smooth voice and positive attitude makes anything you produce worth the watch. Keep up the fantastic work.

[@MariaLopez-mi4ol]

Your voice and tone are so very unique!!! Love it!!! And you are a talent to boot!!

[@EdwinK-13]

The most Smooth!!!! So smooth you make smooth things look ruff as a cob. Love from NC.

[@2degucitas]

We love you, Crafsman. Tell your wife she's awesome for supporting your hobby.

[@wukket]

You got me into this hobby and I’ve been loving it for about a year now. Thank you for all your lessons!

[@velvetaeon2774]

Your videos hit a special part in my brain 🧠 Thanks 😊

[@CAAndyist]

Thanks so much for sharing this with us! Those last little figures at the end that your son made are so cute!

[@danthemakerman]

Man you know about all the cool stuff out there. I've never heard of this stuff, but it is very interesting.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Dan Dan the Maker Man! :D Thank you for keepin' on watching!

[@KeithOlson]

As soon as I saw how flexible it is, I got excited for the possibility of combining that with 3d printing/etc. to add flexible parts without the hassle of printing TPU.

[@theowenmccarthy]

I laughed so hard at the conversation with the bird in the outtakes

[@Dan_Does]

Cosclay is the best, I use it for everything these days. Very informative video, excellent as ever.

[@milkitea669]

Thank you for the demonstration! I'd like to try this out for sure

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you for watching!

[@fableagain]

crafsman is one of the most genuine youtubers I know of, but the "yes I like it, I like it" at 7:04 sounded like it came straight from the heart. It sounded exceedingly genuine even for an already genuine youtuber like him. If that makes sense?

[@MarcusVowell]

That firmness switch! I need one of those!

[@rjohnson78]

10 seconds in ...and its the best thing I saw all day! Thank you Crafsman

[@mathewgilroy2649]

You are the greatest, Crafsman. I love your episodes and dare I say, I love you.

[@victoriaeads6126]

Your son's sculptures are ADORABLE!

[@artscraftscrochet8644]

I love you Mr. Crafsman and your singing.

[@RvnKnight]

That bird really wanted its 15 minutes of fame! I'm curious where you found those molds and what they are called. I think they might be fun to experiment with for a few different materials (polypropylene, resin, tpu, etc).

[@TheCrafsMan]

Check out eBay (or your preferred site) for "Mattel Thingmaker Molds". You may appreciate the variety! :D

[@coolshawnA]

❤ thank you Kraftman. I was looking all over KZbin to find some material just like this.

[@qwiggles4154]

You always make me laugh so much, I love your edits and comments. Keep Craftin.

[@ellencarpenter]

Crafsman, this video really put a smile on my face. Thank you!

[@suicidalkatt]

omg LOL that switch to medium You crack me up

[@Mrmetalbrigade]

Love you Crafsman, you're my favorite content creator ever. Stay wonderful and have a blessed week

[@theonlytrueconfusion]

(TW: death) Hey Crafsman. I just want you to know that right now in this moment you're helping me a lot. I just had a close loved one pass away on my birthday and there's a lot of pain and emotions going on with me. And your videos are helping, really helping more than anything else I have found so thank you very much. Also I'm about to start needle felting so thanks for that too. I had no idea that was a thing.

[@AbandonedMiniatures]

Looks so fun! Also, Josh Foreman is awesome. Cool stuff Crafsman!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thanks, buddy! And man, yeah, Josh is on another level with that sculpting!

[@TimTinhTran]

Crafsman. I love the old school vibes of the intro and outro clips that look like they recorded on a old camcorder. U always switchin it up! ❤️

[@Shadows_Inc]

I love the tests you did with the Cosclay. I'm a "research" guy and love seeing tests on stuff. I have seen Cosclay when buying materials, but hadn't used it before. You definitely sold me on it, I have a lot of ideas for uses in miniatures and scenes, as well as practical application in cosplay. Keep up the amazing work and keep being you~

[@TheCrafsMan]

It surprised me again today out at the shop. I did a fairly SHARP bend on a test piece and it stayed together. However, I had some parts that didn't cure all the way (ie. I didn't preheat and put them in WHEN the oven was at 275 for 30 minutes... they were in there for a while when the heat was low.) and they were able to split/tear.

[@Shadows_Inc]

@@TheCrafsMan Great knowledge for the future. Looking forward to more tests and fun ideas or crafts in the future, even if they're little quickie tests~.

[@graphic_twitch4335]

Loving the higher quality videos

[@iwistudio7337]

I’m really loving the new intro! Can’t wait to see what else you use that neat lil set for

[@bcafed]

Every video is a treat! Thanks Crafsman.

[@TheCrafsMan]

That's very kind! Thank you! :)

[@wishcloudstudios]

I have always wanted to try Cos Clay. I can never find it when I have the money. I hope I can find it in the craft stores soon.

[@Berqist]

Now I can try to make some hand-sculpted accessories for my ModiBots!

[@TheCrafsMan]

That's what I'm talkin' about right there! :D YESSSSSSS! I like how you think. :)

[@seabeepirate]

Another great video. That one sculpture reminded me of Blemmyes, the headless people. A claymation video about Blemmyes would be interesting!

[@teresafee8762]

I don't usually comment on KZbin but you are a bright star in a dim world!!! I appreciate you very much you not only educate but make me smile.

[@kristibbradshaw]

I've been wondering about CosClay. Thanks for showing us.

[@jerrywhidby.]

I bet you could make a texture/pattern roller out of that. A quick way to make cobblestone or brick walls.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Oh I bet you could. Excellent idea! (And man, that avatar/profile pic still has me trying to dust a hair off my monitor. LOL!)

[@AVspectre]

@@TheCrafsMan lol It’s insidious!

[@BunnySeer]

I regret not clicking immediately, thought it was a diff creator. thank you so much for another great video

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@ThreeLegsTheBandit]

TheCrafsMan is the greatest of all times. The King of Craftin.

[@CCMinis]

That was a fun one, thanks Crafsman!

[@autumnwyvern489]

wow i knew cosclay had some flexibility to it but i didnt know to what degree. very impressive :0!! thanks for the thorough demo crafsman!

[@ultraraccoon9565]

Probably the most satisfying vid you've done. That pasta extruder.....

[@N0stalgicLeaf]

What can I say other than this is a pure delight.

[@SCU3A_S7EVE]

That intro, ohh baby baby!!

[@saraha2890]

Crafsman is someone whose videos inspire not just craftiness and creativity, but kindness and goodness. We love you and your content, Crafsman! My favorite channel.

[@phirebird27]

That moment when crafman gets distracted from the silicone mat's translucency always gets me. Gives me memories of some of the kids' craft shows i would watch.

[@iamded.]

I've been binging Crafsman videos, letting youtube autoplay show me what it will, and it's been an absolutely joyous, educational and inspiring adventure. I'm so glad I was introduced this channel.

[@bellaluthiel4858]

I've had the old Thingmaker molds from back in the day. About twenty years ago they re-issued a safer version of the oven, with Spiderman and X-Men molds. Also, those Thingmaker injection molds were intended to have wires added like you did. Kudos!

[@OrbitalLizardStudios]

Man that intro really came together. Its super good

[@thetrap5941]

The editing in this one was next level!

[@ray.deathray]

If Background Bird returns, you could turn him into a recurring character. Maybe craft something of him. 🐥

[@paprjam]

Thank You for your videos, very informative. I had that little set of army molds when I was a kid... Yes, I'm old.

[@KeithJBrett]

“Wear you some gloves” 🧤😉

[@monster3339]

the flexibility of those extruded pieces after curing made my draw drop. when you were able to tie that long one into a lil knot omg... also deffo checkin out josh!

[@ChubbyUnicorn]

Your voice is so relaxing and the bonus is learning cool things and enjoying your lovely personality and humor. Thank you CrafsMan.

[@lsanchez8437]

16:16 lol this bit looks like one of those neat videos of pilots in g-force resistance training

[@LowKeyTroll]

Great videos. Thank you for sharing your talents and personality with us.

[@andy-in-indy]

OH, that is on my shopping list, now! I was thinking wire armature before you even brought out that mold (Which I am now searching ebay for). It is a pity about it not being that durable - I was thinking about molding some of my GI Joes and making bendy boys (and girls) out of them.

[@TheCrafsMan]

It is possible to make a figure out of this stuff. The KEY for maximum cured material performance comes with the baking. It has to be at that higher temp for at least 30 minutes. Additional baking reportedly makes the pieces more durable.

[@andy-in-indy]

@@TheCrafsMan OK! I was going to give it a try anyway. I will have to try doing a bunch of pieces with different times in the oven to find what is good enough.

[@cyberruck]

you not only have amazing skills but a masterful way to show them. You inspire me.

[@gamingchinchilla7323]

I have a request for you CrafsMan... Or a challenge if you're up for it. I'd like to find a way to make an object for molding. Make it a large piece at first, but you use a solution that will eventually shrink it down to a smaller size. Say you want to make a pendant with really fine detail (but its impossible to do with just standard sculpting tools), so on the main piece that you do the work on it is twice the size of the final product. You make a "big" mold of that object and you inject the "shrink" solution material for it to shrink it down after you take it out of the mold. Once its shrunk you will have an object that retains all the lovely details (only smaller) and you can use that to make the final "small" mold for the final product. I know the solution to do this is out there though I forgot what it is called. It was years ago when I researched it. I think its something similar to resin, but as it settles it begins its shrinking process. I hope that all made sense. I love your material. Keep on craf'in on!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Hey there! This is possible. The closest thing I've done to it on my channel involves the shrinking and growing of silicone molds using things like Mineral Spirits or Smooth-On NOVOCS. So the way it might would work in this case is: - Sculpt your piece at a comfortable size, focusing on all those nice details. - Mix your silicone (for this specific task, I like Mold Star 15 Fast) with Odorless Mineral Spirits (or NOVOCS). - Use this silicone mixture to pour up your mold. - Once cured, de-mold and let the silicone shrink. NOTE: Results can change depending on whether or not you do a 1-part or 2-part mold. Two-part shrinking silicone molds can be iffy as far as registration of both parts when shrunk. (It's not always totally uniform. So this is can work better with organic than uniform/precise shapes.) Here's my video breakdown of the process: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmfJn3qLgZhjbbc Hope this helps!

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

I haven't watched one of your videos for a while, and I think you are funnier than you were when I used to watch you, which was last year sometime, or maybe my memory is faulty? But I loved this review of CosClay, not only was it informative, but it was funny too. I have been wondering how good CosClay is. It looks like it would be good for what I am interested in. Thank you Crafsman. God bless you and all those you love, now and always.

[@debraforth8988]

Cosclay is all I use!

[@somesortofgeek]

Man I just found this channel and I gotta say your channel is really great! You have a wonderfully relaxing voice too

[@scottgm321]

Thank you for the video. I needed a smile. The intro is awesome. Great job CrafsMan

[@TheCrafsMan]

I really appreciate reading this! Glad the vid made you smile. Thanks for watching!

[@absotivelypawsilutely796]

I do want to try cosclay some time, this was really interesting and covered some things I was wondering about, it's such a neat material. As always, a wonderful video, especially loving that fancy new intro, the amount of effort you put into everything you do absolutely shows, and it's always much appreciated!