My best EPOXY CLAY tips! (It ain't gotta be frustrating.) + SHOP LOG

[@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.

[@CharacterDesignForge]

History will mark this video as the point where epoxy sculpt related cases of salmonella dropped off entirely

[@killerpinkart6173]

Wait....what?

[@StudioHannah]

Hi Brookes! Love your channel :)

[@CharacterDesignForge]

@@StudioHannah hehe thanks! I hope you saw the recent vid with the Crafsman himself

[@mzkittyx]

I love the surprises of seeing you cross over with other artists I follow!

[@TheDreamSyndicateArts]

Somebody needed to raise awareness! 😂

[@CorneliusCreations]

TheCrafsman - The only KZbin channel that I will quit what I am doing when a new video is uploaded just to watch it.

[@Kyurnmakes]

What the heck, I thought the Crafsman was right behind me. That was some next level voice throwing.

[@BillMakingStuff]

'this when you wanna use it' stage, is the best stage...

[@FragmentedZombie]

My dude I love how you are early 🥰 and I agree with your comment lol

[@misange137]

My favorite stage! Lol

[@elevenone]

One of my secret joys is clicking subtitles on these videos and watching the KZbin robots struggle to interpret CrafsMan's smooth and melodic Louisia-ness

[@3DCGdesign]

I do this as well - very funny. (shhhh - But he's from Mississippi.)

[@PoopaPapaPalpatine]

I love Apoxy Sculpt. I don't know how I made anything before I found it. Side note, isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) works just as well as the solvent that's sold for Apoxy Sculpt. You get more for your dollar with rubbing alcohol.

[@BigBrianStormer]

Being a kid from the eighties, I really appreciate your Crafnation Presents sound effect

[@Cambium29]

"Only knead what you need" -- words to live by.

[@suenetteedwards5965]

My husband looks at me sideways whenever I'm watching Craftsman (you'd think after all this time, years even, he'd be used to it) cause I LOL!! Everytime!! I don't comment everytime, BUT I Love Craftsman forever!!

[@MKempICI]

I had to go and watch the "Don't Forget to Wear Your Dust Mask" video again, after this. That Scout Trooper in a dust mask gets me every time.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

I'm loving the "crafnation presents" bumper at the beginning you've been using! Takes me back a few decades!

[@wombleofwimbledon5442]

It slays me.

[@mars_thetrans]

Hi craft man I love watching you're videos and I made a sculpture of you but it broke. Watching you're videos have helped me cope with a lot so thank you for being you

[@TheCrafsMan]

I sincerely appreciate this kind comment. (Thank you for watching!) Very sorry to hear of the sculpture breaking, though! Grateful to know my little videos are of help to someone else. I hope you are doing well!

[@CausticCatastrophe]

Sorry to hear about that!

[@NefariousElasticity]

Another awesome tip for Aves and other epoxy-based sculpting clay I picked up a few years back: cling film, celophane wrap, plastic wrap - whatever it's called where you live - makes a FANTASTIC resist for it. You can put some of that stuff on something you want to take an impression of, smash the epoxy clay into it, let it set up, and then clean peel the wrap off the dried epoxy clay. Really handy for doing repairs to existing parts and getting really nice tight fits between multiple parts (like if you're making an articulating toy or something). You get a perfect impression of the master without leaving a bunch of epoxy chunks all over it, and without having your epoxy chunks covered in a release agent (which ime can make it set up weird).

[@Dameinthewild]

Crafsman! I just got my pin. Really beautiful.

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much for your support! SO glad you like it! :D

[@Lee-Dixon1987]

I used to use super sculpey, making bowling pin sculptures for my Etsy shop. I had to sculpt whatever elements I needed and then lower the bowling pins into boiling water, 'cause I wasn't about to put a nylon coated pin in our oven. Then after being introduced to apoxie sculpt(via the free range chicken video) I immediately bought some. Best decision ever, no more holding bowling pins over a pasta pot of boiling water for 15-20 minutes every time i sculpt. I have been using it for any/all sculpting I need to do since.

[@Pellbort]

You can tell Crafsman has never used Zbrush. His hair doesn't have big chunks pulled out of it.

[@FragmentedZombie]

For anyone that might want to use sculpey, you can get bake and bond (I believe it's called clay adhesive now or similar) where you can glue either baked or un-baked parts of sculpey together. Also you can bake it as many times as you want, but I can totally see why it doesn't work for certain projects!

[@kpmathis71]

Just wanted to drop a note of thanks - for the great content always, but in particular for the timing of this one. I had spent the day facing literal life & death issues for very close family. Anyway, loads of stress & worry. Got home after they ran us out of the ICU (visiting hours y'all) to find a Crafsman vid-o in my subscription list! There's just something soothing and detoxing/de-stressing about you. Bob Ross of crafting? Yeah. But funnier. I needed that. Right then. A video to help pack what little sanity I have left back in my head. May God bless you...'cause He did me ...through you!

[@geniarome]

There was a short time that I suspected you and my doctor were the same person, so I wore my crafnation T-shirt to an appointment. He didn't seem to notice it sooooo.. 😂😂

[@daftpatience]

in my teens apoxie sculpt was an unattainable 'holy grail' of sculpting materials! now that i use it regularly as an adult i feel super lucky!! i feel all the same ways about sculpey, haha.

[@dermmerd2644]

Your ventriloquist talents are impressive. I literally thought someone else was speaking!

[@kelseywatson1974]

"Bite size pieces" got Free-range Chicken sweating 😅

[@RaqrexArt]

I have been nervous to try epoxy sculpt for some time now but thanks to your video I think I might actually work up the courage to try it soon! Thank you!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you for watching! I hope you do give it a try! :D

[@RaqrexArt]

@@TheCrafsMan oh wow 🤩 now I have to, huh?! Haha

[@IronTiger]

I forgot all about TrueSpace. That was the first 3D software I ever dabbled with, way back in 1998 when I built my first computer. TheCrafsman always stirs up my nostalgia.

[@barbarasmith2693]

I have been having a rough day. This right here was just what I needed to make me feel better. Keeping it between the ditches is rough just now, but now I have the memory of the CrafsMan's voice telling me to do just that. It helps. Thank you, CrafsMan. Lots of love to you and yours.💗

[@BRUXXUS]

Favorite parts of this video: Music! Super cool helmet design tips & tricks 🎵dust mask🎵

[@YanniCooper]

Just so you know, you can mix different 2 part epoxies! I've come to rely on a mix of green stuff and apoxie sculpt. I usually do about 25-30% GS for building the basic shape, and then 50:50 for doing finer detail work. You'll want to mix the Apoxie first then the GS then mix both together.

[@Therealmrmeow]

This vid is chock-a-block fulla goodies! Crafsman nuggets.

[@kathyhinlicky8076]

CrafsMan where have you been all my life??? Between your mad skills, pearly voice and positive attitude I will be following you forever! Keep up the great work! Thanks so much and God bless you.

[@wishcloudstudios]

Yessss! My favorite sculpting medium. Magic Sculpt is also a comparable product that is a little less expensive. I like to use a soft artist paint brush as well silicone tipped tools dipped in water to smooth with. I keep some cut up old tee shirts handy to wipe my hands and tools as needed.

[@Trebelion]

Listening to CrafsMan after a hard day working in the workshop is truly the most peaceful and relaxing thing on earth. Thanks for doing what you do, CrafsMan

[@red_adept]

Hey Crafman, I know you won't see this, but I want to share anyway since you're the reason I started my own 3d printing service, but if you angle your molds just a bit, like 15 degrees, it makes the part stronger, and there's less failures. At 8:59 you can see that the bottom edge of the models are parallel to the make plate. Just give them a bit of a twist so that there aren't any supports on that bottom edge that are making contact with the model at the same time. It helps distribute the suction force from when the make plate rises up from the FEP film. Especially at the beginning when where the model transitions from the supports to the actual work piece. The least amount of the surface area in a given slice that has be pulled free of the FEP film the better.

[@porterweyr]

Lovely. Keep up the ventriloquism practice, it gave me a much-needed laugh today!

[@lichtuberstromt]

I have a weird dislike of the sound and texture of sandpaper. I've found jewelry files to be amazing tools when it comes to shaping and smoothing epoxy clay. Scotchbrite pads and steel wool are also nice for getting a matte finish. Just wanted to add those thoughts in to anyone looking for additional tools.

[@harmonygibbs7904]

I cannot tell you how much i appreciate your videos. You teach us so much and your voice is so calming! Thank you.

[@eldoradowalker]

i just saw this while i was in the gym, there’s nothing quite like squatting while also learning about clay sculpting from the Crafsman

[@RobertStewart0560]

Your videos not only teach craftin technique, but they are excellent guides for sound design and visuals- all those little things you put together work so well because they are subtle and add just enough spice to the mix. I get inspired every time I watch your show.

[@Ferro3D]

Again, I love so much that you don't just make crafts for the camera but go out of your way to teach others

[@OlaBirch-Artist]

May I say you are the best host ever. I love watching your videos. You are so inspiring. Thanks for what you do. When I grow up, I would like to be like you 😊😊😊😊😊

[@onebilliontacos3405]

Wow! The soundtrack in this video is incredible! Well done!

[@RyanEdwardsVA]

Every time I watch one of your videos, it just makes me so happy inside. You have such a wonderful way of being you. Thank you, Crafsman.

[@chrisnawara1363]

this is my first crafsman video and now i am a forever fan. Hilarious and so creative

[@TheCrafsMan]

Thank you so much for watching! This comment is so encouraging, and I hope you continue to enjoy!

[@manko8852]

This video has alot of subtleties in it, classic Crafsman humor. Love it.

[@pamdemonia]

Nomad is a remarkably capable and pretty intuitive bit of software and (I think) the most expensive app I've ever bought for my phone. Although absolutely and completely worth it. It is fun to mess around "sculpting" on the bus or wherever, and then at home it easily imports into Blender! Very cool. Love you much!

[@design321]

Safety solvent! Who knew?! Best tip. I liked that you showed the difference between that and using water. Thank you!

[@The3Dsmash]

Few KZbin experiences keep me smiling the whole video. Love ya, Craftsman!

[@dpinkym1]

Thank you for your video. I use a Apoxie Sculpt for many sculpts and love hearing tips and tricks. Also hearing your voice today helps me with my pain level. Keep on Steady Crafting!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. Thank you for such an encouraging comment. And I'm sorry to hear of your pain! :( I hope that eases way up for you.

[@Chromaticosomaermati]

Just wanted to drop even more love for CrafsMan in the comments, he is such a wonderful maker of neat things and cool vibes :)

[@StudioHannah]

The only time I’ve used sculpting putty like this was when I built props for a stage production of Tarzan. I rigged up a spear that could be “built” using hidden Velcro strips and “break” on stage during different parts of a scene, so the spear head had to be strong enough not to break when Kerchak threw it. The putty worked great for that and looked like a real stone spearhead from far away! But I want to use it for more fancy, close-up artworks.

[@jeremybyington]

CrafsMan, you’re ventriloquist act had me laughing so hard I had tears. I think that act is ready for the road...or a KZbin original series.

[@sevvvered3294]

That Crafnation title card is FANTASTIC! So subtle but very charming and fits the theme of the channel so well.

[@allstrange7495]

If you're looking to try different free sculpting softwares I'd recommend trying Blender after watching a few sculpting tutorials on it! Great video as always Crafsman

[@russelltietjen4407]

Dang, CrafsMan could get a lil puppet and take up ventriloquism with them skills

[@jeffkoenig7402]

Perfect timing, Crafsman. Ordering my first batch of Apoxie Sculpt today, and this will help a lot for the project I'm getting it for. Even though I've watched a ton of epoxy clay videos to prepare, you still mentioned a couple tips no one else did. Thank you.

[@MarketResearchReading114]

I find you so soothing. Please be well, take care of your health, and enjoy your day.

[@Ozification]

Craftsman your an amazing sculpture! Being fast is not a requirement of being a good sclpture. It comes from the heart.

[@Pridetoons]

That Crafnation intro was amazing!

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

Nice video Crafsman. Man, I do love me some Apoxie Sculpt! Wow, I'm excited about your Siraya Tech clear. It would simplify the plastic injection molding so much if you could bypass the metal frame - cheaper, faster, better. Fingers crossed. Excellent work... plus a pretty cool wire song, I'm gonna' put that one on my Spotify playlist.

[@propertystuff7221]

LOL!

[@element4studios]

I mis-read as Siraya as Siracha... I have to rethink my life now. :)

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@element4studios Hahaha! : )

[@Shari_A._]

@@CajunCraftastrophe ​ @Michael Lee That's because of the subliminal message Crafsman put in his last video about injection molding.. 😉

[@JA-gf2ec]

Seriously Craftsman your vids fight depression! Thank you

[@thompsonherefordfarm4070]

Been watching this video DAILY for a week and did my 1st project with Apoxie Sculpt last night. I see how important glove use can be while it didn't affect my hands it would have been easier to not have to keep wetting to keep from sticking to hands.

[@TheCrafsMan]

This makes me really happy! Thank you for taking time to come back and leave a nice comment! Yessss indeed. I found out pretty quick that I prefer gloves over mixing and handling epoxy clay with my bare hands. (I've seen people use light oil on their hands to help alleviate sticking, but again... I like gloves. :) ) Thanks for watching!

[@walkinjewel]

Does apoxie has odour? I suppose it is not toxic as you mention it can be handed

[@Roughling]

I found this looking for some tricks I might pick up for my sculpting and I gotta say: This was a really nice surprise. New things to learn, absolutely pleasant to watch and listen to. And I really appreciate you emphasizin the mask bit, that's a really important thing many people forget to mention and it always bugs me

[@andyd.1793]

My dad always tells me to "keep it between the ditches" when I take off for work😁👍 love your craftin', Crafsman🎨

[@skizzlep]

Oh the joy 😂. What a delight as always. Man, Crafsman, the production/editing/sound/lighting...man. Such a good video. Funny. Educational. Inspiring. Thank you. Shout out to T-nu!

[@charlesmcmasters]

thanks for the tips. Its something I want to mess around with but never knew where to start. You're the best Mr Crafsman!

[@theathys6349]

Hands down the best and most entertaining thing on KZbin.

[@Lumberjack__Dan]

It's been a stressful day today and I know tomorrow will be the same. A comfy steady craftin' video will help me relax and get some sleep tonight. Thanks, Crafsman :)

[@RGCbaseace]

Your craft show only gets better and better

[@theOfficial476]

I use Apoxie Sculpt to patch and reinforce weak areas on my polymer clay models. It's incredibly strong and once it fully hardens it can withstand a lot of weight.

[@izzyjones7108]

FWIW I think your sculpting Is quite adorable, detailed and very cool.

[@rainbowditto9033]

Shoot, watched on the big tv with my brother and nearly forgot to comment! I love the background music in this episode, makes me real happy :)

[@bigskee4364]

Craftman, Craftman, love what you do here you been a big influence on depression and self awareness appreciate you so much thanks for everything you do respect ✊

[@jodober4847]

“Only knead what you need”, it took me a moment 😊 great tips and you are a hoot 😂

[@hilanddoug]

Ventriloquist act had me rolling! Love you, Crafsman!

[@chrisk5305]

You're the only sock I'm listen to. Keep up the good work!!

[@datbat1]

CrafsMan, you are an excellent sculptor and an excellent ventriloquist. Your outro had me laughing like a maniac. Thank you for making my night. Also, thanks for the tips. I was wondering whether to buy Epoxy Clay or Sculpy for an upcoming project, and now I know the difference.

[@foghammer9767]

Crafsman is the best.

[@pamappleby1400]

So glad you broke out a clip from don’t forget to wear your dust mask- saw it comin and you didn’t disappoint😄. Now like so many others I have to go watch the whole thing. I may try some epoxy sculpt soon Crafsman- you and T-nu are really motivating me!

[@chwenhoou]

I received my SteadyCraftin purchases over the weekend. I love the enamel pins, the caution stickers, and the other add-ons you shipped as well. Thank you so much, CrafsMan. Your work brightens my day.

[@gwcstudio]

This has been very helpful for me choosing my methods on a project. Thank you!! Also, if I may say, your style of speech and presentation is really funky and adorable. Craftman, you're great!

[@markdmaker3173]

Another great video my friend. I often incorporate magic sculpt into my wood carvings to hold in eyes and create the legs and feet.

[@chipko]

I've only ever tried sculpey / fimo so i just say I'm have to try since epoxy clay. I'm thoroughly enjoying your videos. Great production value, awesome tips and a warm atmosphere though i wont lie, your voice is so soothing I've fallen asleep watching some of your playlists!

[@talonfeather872]

My soul relaxes listening to crafsman 💙💙

[@HelenaMGale]

Thank you I've watched other Apoxie videos but yours is the most helpful. 🙂❤️

[@Zaika_plays]

Apoxy Sculpt is definitely my go to! Love it a bit more than polymer clay when it comes to sculptin’ You are definitely my fav channel on YT 🥰

[@masonjennings3275]

"It's going to get to the stage that I like to call 'this when you wanna use it' stage right there" 😂 Made me smile. Thanks CrafsMan

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Oh my good Lord. I found this video today and I will NEVER go back. You are so FUNNY! I laughed so much at the end with the ventriloquist hand puppet. Too funny! Nice to meet you crafman!

[@keilawhite1317]

Thanks, I've been working a lot with Apoxie sculpt recently. Super helpful. Also Nomad looks really fun.

[@Ibaneddie76]

Even if I wasn't into steady craftin I would watch this channel!

[@matineyang]

So excited to see you working with 3D sculpting. Can’t wait to see what you’ll come up with.

[@wreckgarr50]

A new Crafsman video for my birthday! Thank you!

[@dompie247]

I’m glad you tested out nomad sculpt! Loved the video

[@Marcblur]

I love your tutorials, and you have a very kind voice

[@gigiwilliams1779]

I had a beta fish named Sal. Sal Manila. That just brought back a funny memory for me! I laughed out loud through this whole video! As always, I loved it, the baby loved it, the hubby loved it, and even the puppy/cat loved it because we were in a good mood! Great advice and funny as always, Brother TCM. Much love to Crafsfamily from the Williams’ - Sister Gigi in Christ xoxo

[@kurtgronert]

Where you been all my life CrafsMan? Best channel EVER!!

[@HoneyD109]

happy to be a part of CrafNation

[@sherrimartin1543]

First time watching your video. I loved it. I like when people make their videos fun to learn. ❤😊

[@trevann8213]

The way he only slightly moved the puppets lips for his ventriloquist act, crafsman I love yaah

[@Cheryl407]

Thank you for this video, you are very cool. I have a little repair project and now I know how I am going to get started.

[@LoveMakeShareTV]

Hey Crafsman, just wanted to thank you for your videos. The whole family has gotten into them and we've all been inspired. Even the baby laughs and claps if she's in the room when you're on-screen. I've really enjoyed going back and looking at your character designs - I'm gearing up to illustrate a kids' book I just finished writing and your process gave me some great ideas. Also: if you're looking for digital sculpting on PC you can get Sculptris, it's like Zbrush's baby brother. It's technically discontinued but it's free, still available and it works!