First time casting resin - DIY TOY MAKING. What Could Go Wrong?!

[@TheCrafsMan]

HERE WE GO!!!!! Mannn, you're working towards FULL-FLEDGED! This is legit. I think PlasticGeek covered it in his advice but yeah, one tip is to have your compressor "charged" and, using the manual valve and a gentle hand, let the compressed air from the tank go into the pressure pot, which will be a LOT quicker than letting the compressor build up the pressure. These days, I rarely go over 40psi and still get clear results. :)

[@slimehousetv]

@@TheCrafsMan thanks legend! Hopefully I'll remember it next time I fire the thing up, this next episode gonna have some real ups and downs, but all great learning! Thanks always for the awesome tips, you the man! 👊

[@PlasticGeek]

Generally I turn on the compressor first with all the valves off and closed, get it full. Then you can quickly use what pressure you need in the pot when you need it instead of waiting slowly for the compressor to get to the right psi. Especially with faster resin you need to fill that pot fast. But have the pot valve closed and slowly open it, otherwise the air will shoot in and splash the resin inside everywhere. You got this! When it comes to mold making, even if you’re an expert or been doing it for 20 years like I have, every project is its own unique set of problems, and rarely works right the first time.

[@slimehousetv]

@@PlasticGeek appreciate the pointers dude!!

[@outpost206]

I often work with resins that only have a 3 min potlife so I know exactly what you mean 😂. My air compressor is the same capacity as my pressure pot more or less (yeah, yeah I know) so I get my air compressor going before I even mix the resin.

[@PlasticGeek]

@@outpost206 yup, my compressor gets up to 100psi, then I fill to pot to 40-60. I can usually get about 2 fills out of that one run. Looking at Theo’s setup again I don’t think he’s closing off the compressors output so all that pressure is also sitting on the hose.

[@LeahSolmaz]

Adore how this video looks Theo 👏🎉 amazing and so satisfying to see. Elite mould making set up too 🏆 When I made my first silicone mould it leaked all over the counter 😂

[@slimehousetv]

@@LeahSolmaz hey Leah! Ahh yeah I'm sure I took will make a tonne of mess tryna figure this stuff out, hopefully if. Ido it's on camera so we can at least get a laugh out of it 😅 hope ya good!

[@LeahSolmaz]

​@@slimehousetv 😅 I'm sure you'll do a much better job 👏 look forward to seeing the magic unfold

[@slimehousetv]

@@LeahSolmaz we will see! 😅🙏

[@Dezimondo]

Brilliant video Theo, I can't wait to see more 👊🔥

[@JohnHensman-f1q]

This is brilliant. I am really looking forward to seeing you progress and making more stuff.

[@slimehousetv]

@@JohnHensman-f1q nice one, let's do this!

[@KevFeemo]

This was brilliant Theo. Looking forward to this new chapter.

[@slimehousetv]

@@KevFeemo cheers man, me too!

[@marks6928]

Loved seeing this. Toy making is something I have absolutely no idea about but I’m looking forward to watching you explore it more. Now that you have the casting process down, the possibilities of what you can do next are super exciting. Keep up the good work, Theo.

[@slimehousetv]

@@marks6928 thanks man I'm deffo loving the learning for sure and looking forward to sharing what's next

[@Kruger69]

Bro the og warhammer at the begining 😮, id definatly be grabbin that mini guts if you ever sell him. Watchin this process is crazy, cant wait for the results coming with time gunna be a madness, keep it up bro !

[@slimehousetv]

@@Kruger69 been so good to get the Oldhammer out on display for a bit, glad you noticed!

[@Kruger69]

@@slimehousetv GW stuff always catches my eye lol, i started a hive tyrant i was given yesterday, gotta wait to get more paints for it, recently got fired 🙄. Im goin for a perfect cell style paint job. If any figs you make are released painting them would be a mad project !

[@Mountain_Kabin_Miniatures]

Epic work bud! More alchemy than science! 🔥🔥🔥

[@slimehousetv]

@@Mountain_Kabin_Miniatures hey you got that right haha

[@LK-oi8qi]

Dude that was a amazing video I can't wait to see more like them 💯

[@slimehousetv]

@@LK-oi8qi cheers, appreciate you being here!

[@AdventureswithPeps]

Amazing video. I can't wait to see the progression over the next few videos.

[@slimehousetv]

@@AdventureswithPeps appreciate that, lots to show!

[@badblood1644]

Look forward to following the journey bro

[@shaneglover2655]

Also man something I've noticed after watching a lot of youtube is that you seem to get quite a few youtubers slipping in quick blast 10 minute videos just to keep their hand in usually a brief on what's at the minute and what's to come in the following longer video just an observation on my part maybe come in handy though?

[@joeycuriel]

Ready for it

[@aisback1990]

The filming and editing is top notch

[@slimehousetv]

@@aisback1990 thank you brother!

[@eltenda]

Cool project brother!😊

[@joeycuriel]

Yo!🎉🎉🎉

[@thetiredcraftsman]

Congrats on the successful castings bro! I had no doubt you’d figure it out! 🤘

[@slimehousetv]

@@thetiredcraftsman thank you bro!

[@slimehousetv]

Much respect everyone! Head on over to www.patreon.com/slimehousetv to support the channel, these projects and to also get exclusive access to all exclusive made toys during this learning period, cant wait to get them out there into to the world and see what everyone thinks. 🙌🙌🙌

[@shaneglover2655]

If you end up making a toe jam n earl line I'd buy some that man no doubt you would have to pitch to sega and get their blessing but f**k it nothing to lose in trying!

[@frank_sales]

Fantastic video! It has beguuuuun! Also great to see Fako!!!

[@slimehousetv]

@@frank_sales big ups Fako everytime!

[@realMarcSchmitz]

That was intense, mate. So stoked you didn't blow yerself up in the end. Keep em comin!

[@slimehousetv]

@@realMarcSchmitz haha glad ya enjoyed!

[@RainbowYawn]

Great vid mate! Looking forward to seeing what you cook up in the lab! When I was casting the Sgroks I would wipe a stirring stick across the top of the mould to wipe off any excess resin, then the casts were usually pretty flat on the bottom 💚

[@slimehousetv]

@@RainbowYawn thank you as always for the dope tips man, I'll bare that one in mind!

[@Adrianaisjawsome]

Yes! I’m currently on the same journey. These are great!

[@slimehousetv]

@@Adrianaisjawsome hey good luck!

[@darrenlawrence587]

Great stuff. This is the beginning of a hopefully long career making figures. There'll be no stopping you now!

[@slimehousetv]

@@darrenlawrence587 ahh I really hope so 👊👊👊

[@PolycultureArt]

Benefits to being awake at 5am. Dude, I am beyond excited for this episode!! Yes!! Grabbing popcorn.. let’s goooooo! 🎉

[@slimehousetv]

@@PolycultureArt haha enjoy!

[@wittlegoblin]

Theo, I adore you willingness to try and learn new things. I'm always so excited to see what's next!!

[@slimehousetv]

@@wittlegoblin daaahw thank you goblin girl! ☺️☺️

[@smitchell22]

Fantastic video as usual! Ive been looking forward to a video about this and it did not disappoint!

[@slimehousetv]

@@smitchell22 thanks dude glad it was worth the wait!

[@lallen1982]

Pure fire 🔥 loving this BREAKING BAD episode of SlimHouse 🤣👊🏻

[@slimehousetv]

@@lallen1982 haha cheers yo!

[@CathalCots]

Great video! Love seeing the process!

[@PKTCrafts]

Your editing is so good, really inspiring!

[@slimehousetv]

Appreciate that dude :) thank you 👊

[@likeablerogue]

Keep going Theo, enjoying the journey. Inspiring following your dream 👊

[@Jedi_Daniel]

You've opened a huge door now, endless possibilities. Well done mate 👍

[@slimehousetv]

@@Jedi_Daniel right!? I'm ready 💪

[@retrorandy77]

Off to a strong start, can't wait to follow this journey. Genuinely inspiring ❤

[@slimehousetv]

@@retrorandy77 cheers yo!

[@charlesscottbuchanan4188]

Love your videos and enthusiasm

[@slimehousetv]

@@charlesscottbuchanan4188 appreciate you!

[@razorbei]

You should never feel pressure to have a big finale in each of these videos dude, watching the journey, seeing you get excited about what the future holds and so on is just as exciting, if not more. Best of luck on this venture, I am excited to see how this all pans out!

[@slimehousetv]

@@razorbeiahh I'm glad you think that, cheers dude!

[@nerdygeezer78]

Cant wait to see the Guyvers...... Great job

[@slimehousetv]

@@nerdygeezer78 coming soon! 🙌🙌🙌

[@michaelcloutman4754]

Hell yeah dude. Glad you've learnt how to do the resin casting! Looking forward to seeing more!

[@slimehousetv]

@@michaelcloutman4754 hey thanks man, loads to still get my head around but getting there slowly 💪

[@popculturehero]

looks like Mad Science, good thing you had a contact to help you through the pressure release. Your toys are looking spectacular. Would love to see the Fomalhaut from Thunder force 4 (mega drive) in your style. I think thunder force was the inspiration for your bio tank guy as I recall. The scroccs are brilliant.

[@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping]

Nice bro not bad for a first attempt can’t wait for the mini figures 👍🏻

[@slimehousetv]

@@ROBOLOGY.wildcamping getting there G

[@lastavros]

nice to see your process dude. excited to see what's to come

[@DoctorInk20]

Never too old to learn new skills, my good man. 😁 Putting points into a technical skill like this always takes time but definitely pays off. I'm glad to be seeing the journey and I hope this has your toys go from strength to strength! Good luck!

[@slimehousetv]

@@DoctorInk20 thanks for watching and for the words of encouragement 💪

[@beartrapinuwuland]

There is a saying, don't be scared of the pressure cooker, but do respect the pressure cooker, the pressure cooker can smell your fear. Hopefully everything goes well with this project

[@slimehousetv]

@@beartrapinuwuland haha words to live by!

[@MickModelmaking-eu9mn]

Another great show Thoe, it's about the journey.

[@slimehousetv]

@@MickModelmaking-eu9mn cheers dude, glad you along for the adventure!

[@TheHobbyLodge]

Got to start somewhere and it looks like you are on the right path, I thought resin 3d printing could be fiddly but this is another level. Great job!

[@slimehousetv]

@@TheHobbyLodge haha man I'm finding out that all of this toy making malarkey is a ball ache, all worth it tho! 😅🙏

[@TheHobbyLodge]

@@slimehousetv hey man first try and you casted something so that is a pat on the back for sure. Perhaps if they are super brittle it could be down the resin mix or using some of those more flexible resins, similar to 3d printing tabletop minis. Looked great to me though

[@fossiladventures2926]

You never stop learning. Great start, all the best for the future. Really need a Krushroom in the PC 😊

[@slimehousetv]

@@fossiladventures2926 cheers yo! 🙏🙏

[@Logan-bd6fq]

Cool, but what benefit do you have doing this over resin printing them?

[@WELOVEFAKO]

They're a lot more stable and less brittle, plus you can individually colour each one, so it's more versatile.

[@mrgauky]

Good start fella! I remember that 1st time fear using a pressure pot, bricking it😅

[@slimehousetv]

@@mrgauky I just didn't wanna do owt wrong 🤣🤣🤣

[@trevorhaynes5669]

Always love your vids and the tunes, I've cast resins for a while, can I offer some advice..... I would purchase a set of scale (for jewellery) and weigh the resin 1. you'll get your amounts bang on for maximum results & you'll waste less as when I'd repeat a cast, I just referred to my notes and only mixed what I needed 2. always be careful adding pigment, not saying this will happen, but I've had issues with it inhibiting the resin as it can throw of the ratios , even when using it sparingly . 3.Not sure if you've got heating in your studio, but ambient temperature can make a difference with curing times, hotter=faster , colder=slower . If you ever need any advise, feel free to drop me a message. Try not to cut down on making vids too much, I'm a big fan!!

[@brianrobinson2962]

Fantastic mate well done mate

[@jackpope2397]

LOVE seeing that you can't wait the additional 15 minutes of cure time on your resin moulds before taking them out.... this is such a relatable a problem as I ALWAYS get mine out early! Too excited to see how a colour/ glitter came out. Thanks so much... I'll be a part of the slime alliance this time tomorrow

[@slimehousetv]

@@jackpope2397 haha always a bit impatient on the first attempt 😅

[@slimehousetv]

@@jackpope2397 oh and thanks for the support means a tonne!

[@outpost206]

Side note, but 40A shore hardness resin is my preferred resin for keshi figures. That Guyver MUSCLE looks really cool.

[@aisback1990]

I might try to grab one of the prototypes you make. I wonder if it might be making the videos a part 1 and part 2 to keep the content up weekly.

[@slimehousetv]

@@aisback1990 hey man loads of parts to come, and always got a proto for you man 👊

[@monkeycrow84]

Tiranti is where I used to buy my resin supplies when I making sculpture in uni. You can get 5kg multi purpose resin for about £60, with the hardener you mix 2% and that's about £5 for 50g. Plus vat you're looking at about £100 with delivery. It's good to experiment with, only good for solid colour casts. BTW those pigment will last forever, you literally need a tiny amount to get a solid colour. You can also get powders to add in that glow in the dark. Silicon had a limit on how many good clean casts you can get out of them, at some point you will have to make new moulds if you plan to make loads and load of figures. You notice once the casts start coming out with less detail or misaligned. And always have a dump mould on the side for any left over resin. But keep all silicon you use, any off cuts or old moulds can be cut up and used to bulk out new moulds so you're using less silicon. Or to make keys. Would def get a mask and the proper filters, resins toxic and you gota look after your health. Eventually an extractor hood (like the ones in science labs) would eliminate the need for a mask.

[@slimehousetv]

@@monkeycrow84 thanks for the tips! 👊

[@AndreSjoberg]

This is great :) I’ve so wanting to try the molding and casting process but never had enough cash sitting around to get all the gear over the years, focusing on my channel instead for the last 6 months - but I’ve watched *a lot* of videos on youtube, and especially Robert Tolone has some amazing casting and especially mold making videos, if you haven’t seen his stuff you should look him up, he does some amazingly complex molds and pours :)

[@slimehousetv]

@@AndreSjoberg thanks man I'll check it out, and hopefully you get to have a go at this at somepoint, it's deffo a journey 😅

[@robwustyle]

Long time subscriber and huge fan of the channel. Just a heads up look into Smooth-on products. They have great customer service and tons of videos on KZbin showing a lot of applications using their products. I'm located in the US and I'm in the beginning stages of starting an independent toy company as well. Keep up the great work and I look forward to seeing more of your journey

[@slimehousetv]

@@robwustyle thanks man! And yeah I always hear good stuff about smooth on, hopefully there's a decent UK supplier I can look up :)

[@kitmcbride2447]

I NEED a krushroom sooooo bad, I hope I can get 1 some day Love this channel 💪💪💪👊😎

[@slimehousetv]

@@kitmcbride2447 he coming bro 💪

[@damiengunit9788]

epic GGG-UNIT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@the_guitarcade]

12:52 At the risk of being a pedantic autism stereotype, Teflon tape doesn't create an air-tight seal. It's used to prevent binding or galling of the threads. If you've got an air-tight seal, it's a result of the fitting itself, and the tape just helps ease the disassembly of the fitting in the future.

[@TNUC_JOSH]

The orange neon pigment, unfortunately has a slightly issue. In clear long curing resin, it separates and becomes yellow. Unfortunately the company who produces the pigments is going under (this was of early this year, hopefully EC do something). Also the water clear resin from MBFG is also great, the Water clear from Easy Compsoites is great and works lovely but the price is crazy. Also when your out of silicone get some CS25 from Easy composites, is great stuff. Good luck!

[@slimehousetv]

@@TNUC_JOSH hey man I'm hearing so much about how tricky neons can be, looking forward to finding what works best 👌

[@TNUC_JOSH]

@@slimehousetv If you using standard PU you should be fine as the pot life is I’m under 5 minutes and in the water clear polyurethane has such a short pot life the neon orange shouldn’t separate. The batch you have could be fine, but the last 4 batches we have had, all separated with in 5 minutes.

[@PolycultureArt]

Dude, Theo! That was sick. Fuck I laughed. You gaffing about was exactly like me this weekend with my new airbrush set up.. I was so paranoid that it was going to clog or I wouldn’t clean it properly. So I bought ALL the things and got real baked to give it a first try. I was just kinda doing nothing constructive until like you did in this vid, say “bugger it, I think I just gotta do this”.. bam 💥 it was easy an working with gouache was even better than I had hoped.. I see so much of me in you.. ha. That desire to have ALL your ducks in a row before starting. Chasing perfection before even starting. Especially after studying what to do from every maker over years worth of videos, books blah blah.. inspiration finds you working ;) Really love the journey so far. My only criticism is your repeating yourself a little (reading out the parts list then going through them again was unnecessary for example) and don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s a new skill, it takes time to figure it out. No need to be apologetic (for want of a better word). We (me) are here to learn from your mistakes and share in your success.. let it come naturally.. Can’t wait for round 2. Thanks for inspiring me to make and paint. Honestly dude, your a massive inspiration and it’s awesome. I’d love to get my hands on a toy but might wait for a crushroom if your gonna ship it to the other side of the world.. I will sub to your patreon too. I really appreciate your passion bruv. Much love from AUS 🎉❤

[@slimehousetv]

@@PolycultureArt thanks dude! And yeah I kinda noticed I repeated myself too but had already edited most of the video by the time I clocked it and thought ahhh I'll just leave it now rather than chopping everything up haha Appreciate the support!

[@slimehousetv]

@@PolycultureArt oh and for sure Krushroom is deffo coming soon!

[@PolycultureArt]

@@slimehousetv Look im just being picky as you asked for thoughts and comments. Your "crushing" it dude, keep up the excellent work :)

[@bluething3D]

Yes dude!

[@valentijnkratke8578]

Sir, that blue cap and pink hoodie combo is a *serve*.

[@slimehousetv]

@@valentijnkratke8578 just something I threw together 😅

[@lazer-ape]

on the brightside completing these baby steps means you have handful of Scrokk for Turgore to save!

[@slimehousetv]

@@lazer-ape haha right!!

[@rlacombe]

Those old camcorder shots and equipment make it look like you're making toys in the Chernobyl reactor!

[@slimehousetv]

@@rlacombe kinda felt like I was haha

[@kitmcbride2447]

Please do the creature from the black lagoon mini keshi 😎👌👌👌

[@slimehousetv]

@@kitmcbride2447 super 7 already got that one covered bro!

[@WendigovanStudio]

It's probably been said already but, the resin you are using is 1-1 ratio by weight and not volume like you was doing it.

[@ManjiNemesis]

I like that you've put some focus on being new to it all and how normal it is to be a bit overwhelmed. There is too much polished content out there, editing out the gore. It's all a part of the process and is important to show, IMO. Keep it up, fingers crossed for you.

[@slimehousetv]

@@ManjiNemesis glad you think so! You just wait for this next episode, everything that could have gone wrong did haha

[@ManjiNemesis]

@slimehousetv hah love that. Better you than me, I'm clumsy AF.