Toy Design process making of Bob designer toy

[@karmieh]

I created BOB as a tribute to fathers and parents, who feel like they are carrying the weight of the world on their back and they are scared that at any moment they might fall on their knees and start crying because they don’t know if anything that they are doing is effective. There are times when you feel like giving up on life, like when you accidentally put salt in your coffee instead of sugar, and you're just like "well, this is it, I guess I'll just lay here and accept my fate". But fear not my friends, because a sip of coffee can be the magical elixir that gives you the strength to carry on! It's like a superhero transformation in a cup. One minute you're a mere mortal, and the next you're a caffeine-fueled dynamo, ready to take on the world (or at least your to-do list).

[@hman2912]

Well said mate. Thank you. I literally do feel exactly like that at times. It's like you were in my head

[@karmieh]

@@hman2912 Thank you, mate! Sharing our feelings, especially when down, helps us and the people around us not feel lonely. Whenever I get a message from dads and parents relating to what I had in mind when I created this fella, it fills my eyes with tears but also gives me some comfort that I am not alone. Again thank you! and much love.

[@gallogiro_bribiesca]

👏👏👏 talent and passion

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words!@@gallogiro_bribiesca

[@guillermogarduno3808]

As a father this this hits!!! To dope. Will this ever be on your online shop?

[@jiccojicco]

This is serious art

[@karmieh]

Thank you

[@junebug2565]

I felt the same way today. I felt like breaking down. Can't take it any longer, living paycheck to paycheck, barely paying the bills, food is too damn high and Christmas is around the corner. After paying bills and putting food on the table, doesn't leave me much to give my children gifts for Christmas. I asked my kids what they want for Christmas, my son told me that he wanted his character he came up with made into a vinyl toy. I don't know anyone that can help create it, but in the morning, when I get to work. I'm going to have myself a hot cup of coffee and a big texas cinnamon roll and I'm going to figure all this mess out.

[@karmieh]

I am sorry to hear that, times have gotten very difficult lately, but we gotta keep going forward for our kids and loved ones. And Coffee with that cinnamon roll sounds like a good way to face it head on! The thing with vinyl toys is that they are very expensive to make. There is a large minimum quantity requirement and this is why you see a lot of small business release resin toys or 3d printed FDM or resin figures. The other thing is that you need to hire a factory to make vinyl figures and all of them are in China or Japan.

[@stephydeng9959]

wow~~~ we are from the toy factory, amazed by your work ! too

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@artist24seven1]

Beautiful work my friend! Love that you do it all from start to finish! 👍🏼👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much, buddy. Thank you so much for the kind words!

[@CTRLZYN]

Want him so much lol. He gives me a cozy vibe

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 🙌

[@CTRLZYN]

@@karmieh your welcome

[@MalikChildish]

Veryyyy jealous of this video. Thank you for the motivation!

[@karmieh]

I am happy to hear that the video inspired you!

[@SMAARTIST]

I love watching your process my man! This looks awesome, and it's super inspiring to me to see you do all of this!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much mate!

[@juanp.5364]

Out of control 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@karmieh]

Thank you!

[@oliveuk]

oh man! I knew it was some work but I had no idea it was SOOOO MUCH work!!! You are very patient Oasim and it is paying off!

[@karmieh]

Oh man, it is, but what doesn't take a lot of work if you want it to be polished and clean. Thank you so much, buddy, it really means a lot.

[@Gounesh]

Sir this is extremely good quality! Both the product and the video!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so very much for the kind words, it really means a lot.

[@loffel1058]

What 3D printer do you use? It looks so good

[@karmieh]

I use a Form 3+ thanks!

[@frankmuller3948]

Amazing work! Respect for your steady hand! Bob looks awsome!!!

[@karmieh]

Hey Frank, thank you so much for the kind words! Bob was a lot of fun to work on!

[@dimplepwr85]

Its amazing to watch a master work his craft. The world needs more inspiration like this! 😍

[@pixelbudah]

You are too kind as always, thank you so very much ❤

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much!! You are an inspiration to me. You are constantly pushing me to focus more on my own stuff, which I highly appreciate!

[@studiomunzi]

This is Amazing Bro

[@karmieh]

Thank you

[@fayyazb]

WOW! You just made it look so EASY!! So much detailed work. Awesome!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@Alibate2]

Amazing piece!

[@karmieh]

Thank you 🙏

[@LazerWolfTV]

Amazing work 🔥 just got my 3D resin printer and can’t wait to get on this level 🙌🏼 appreciate the video process 🙏🏼

[@karmieh]

Best of luck in your journey, and I can't wait to see what you create! Thank you so much for the kind words.

[@landriashack2634]

Enlightening. Thank you

[@karmieh]

Thank you!

[@jintat87]

Hi, Amazing design and thanks for sharing the process. May I ask if the final product ships directly to the customers? I always wondering if 3d printed toys as final product is durable cos I heard they cracks overtime.

[@karmieh]

Thank you for the kind words, yes the final product is 3d printed, I use high quality resin, which is very durable, that will not crack over time.

[@silviamancini91]

Oh wow AMAZING! super cool video. thank you so much! the ultrasonic cleaner is this usefull to clean the surface when you remove the supports? why do you use it? how it works? i have eleggo mars P. great Toy!

[@karmieh]

Thank you for the kind words! The ultrasonic is really helpful in cleaning the parts so making sure no resin is left on the piece, and at the same time while it's cleaning it heats up so when you remove the support they snap off really fast and clean without damaging the piece of having to cut the supports and have them fly all over. I am so happy that you like the piece.

[@JohnyIrvineJewllerScooterist71]

Amazing work Sir love admire your Ch. 🙏

[@karmieh]

Thank you sir for your kind words, really mean a lot.

[@RAPHIIC]

Dammmn this looks good! Awesome work!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much!

[@plantetoxique2980]

I am amazed by your skills! Unfortunately, I have trouble putting my ideas down on paper so that I can further implement them. Thank you for letting us take part!

[@karmieh]

Thank you for the kind words! I totally understand it wasn't easy for me, either. Even now I still need to put an effort when starting a new project cause I get excited about an idea and then I freeze, worrying that it might not come out as good as I want to or many other reasons why I shouldn't work on it. but I think the more you do it the more you get used to just sitting down and doing the work no matter the outcome. If it's not good just move to the next one.

[@kyounokuma]

OMG, So friggin nice! This is a great toy. You are my hero. Thank you for sharing. I'm learning a lot from you. Wishing you all the best with your journey, bro. Liked and sub'd.

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words! So happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@mMmN11]

Please explain to me what equipment this designer uses during the production process.

[@karmieh]

Alright, I kept getting this question so I went ahead and made a list of equipment that I use. www.karmieh.com/blogs/toy-designer/essential-equipment-guide-for-designer-toy-making-complete-checklist-2024

[@MVARTZ]

Amazing! I can only aspire to be this good, what a clean toy that is. Do you have a video going over your clean up polish process. You know what tools to use and such. Btw I just got the course on separating and keying your models. Hope to find time to do one soon 😊

[@karmieh]

Thank you so very much! I am so happy that you enjoyed it. I don't have a video like that, but I plan to do a couple where I go into details about paints, primers, tools, etc. Thank you so much for getting the course, I really hope you find it helpful!

[@Banzii_Mavuso]

Insane ❤

[@karmieh]

Thank you!

[@dianakarklina4298]

I aspire to get to your level of craft! This video has been very enjoyable and informative. Would it be possible to ask how do you approach your sanding process and what grits of sandpaper to you use? 👁️👁️

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for your kind words. For sanding if I am doing wetsanding then I would start at 400 grit and then 600 grit I rarely use 1000 grit, but if I use scratch pads I start with Fine to ultra fine.

[@RCrdro1]

So cool man! I love the message you wrote about why you created Bob as well. Do you do any custom pieces? I would love to get one made of my French Bulldog. Please let me know. Thank you

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much! Yes, I do custom pieces, would love to make a french bulldog. Feel free to email me: [e-mail] so we can discuss further

[@jostinmadriz6823]

very hard work painting all those figures, there's not other way to do it?

[@karmieh]

Yes, it is, my hands, eyes and back agree with you. Well there is, you can always outsource them to a factory, but that beats the whole purpose of handmade custom toy.

[@arco_amadeo]

Hi Oasim, great work and thanks for being inspirational! I have a question. For mass production, do u print all of that part using your 3d printer or with resin casting? Thank you

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words! It really depends on the run, if I decide to make a limited edition of 15-25 pieces I'll 3d print all of them, if I make runs of 30+ then I always hire a casting studio to help produce them, sometimes I'll have them cast in blanks and hand paint each one, it really depends on the project.

[@tooniemmanuel1925]

Awesome! What material was used to print the toys ?

[@karmieh]

Thank you! The material is resin. 3d printed on a form 3 plus, using grey resin.

[@luxiligan9710]

I hope u can share what sanding machine u r using

[@karmieh]

Sure thing. The sanding tool is a Linear sander. It's from a company called Proxxon, you can check it out here. www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28594.php If you want to see more behind the scenes, get free STL each month, tutorials and help me create more videos like this you can check out my Patreon page. www.patreon.com/karmieh

[@luxiligan9710]

Thank u!@@karmieh

[@MultiHeheboy]

How you did eye? And how it's so shiny.

[@karmieh]

I forgot to record when I painted the eyes, but I usually start with white and then add the iris and finally the pupil; as for the shiny part, after the paint dries, I apply a glossy clear coat.

[@MultiHeheboy]

@@karmieh Love ya.

[@karmieh]

Lots of love :D@@MultiHeheboy

[@ЮрийФортин]

Can you tell me what kind of devices you use? What is necessary to make such a figurine?

[@karmieh]

Sure, 3d printer, UV curing booth, I use formlabs Form 3+ and cure from formlabs as well, you need sanding paper, scratch pads and paint I use paint from Vallejo, mr.hobby and Tamiya and if you a sander you can Dremel or a linear sander, the one I have is from a company called proxxon. Hope this helps

[@TheCookieRager]

Loved this video!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so very much!

[@wildguardian]

Awesome video.. loved the design, very well finished. As someone who is starting at this.. I'm curious about the primer you use.. that allows it to be sanded after appllied. seems a perfect method.. so you can remove layer lines and fill support holes then sand any problem out.. is it a special one? Does any primer for miniatures works?

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Lately, I have been using Mr. Surfacer 1500, it works really well cause it also is a filler. I have used different ones before, from AK, from RP, but I think this is the best one so far.

[@andrewkleist9579]

@oasim Great work! What varnish/finish did you use to get this satin look?

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much 🙏 the varnish I used for this piece is Vallejo Spray 400 ml - Satin, the Matte and glossy are also great. I have been using those for about 7 years now

[@andrewkleist9579]

@@karmieh Awesome - appreciate it! I haven't used their satin yet but I have used their matte in the past. Will keep it in mind for the future.

[@karmieh]

Happy to help!@@andrewkleist9579

[@plasticki6287]

Really enjoy watching the process, may I know what software you use to design the joints for the 3d model ?

[@karmieh]

Thank you! I use ZBrush for all my 3d modeling, sculpting and 3d print prep, keys and joints.

[@brunosequeira8648]

hello there. new follower here. great work. can I ask how you did the NASA "logo"? thank you

[@karmieh]

Thank you for the kind words, for the Nasa logo I used Waterslide Decal Paper for Laser Printer, I have tried the inkjet printer ones but those didn't work, maybe it was the type of paper.

[@astrona77]

Amazing work! What kind of paint do you use?

[@karmieh]

Thank you for the kind words! I am using MR Surfacer for the primer and Tamiya and Mr hobby and Vallejo for paints.

[@astrona77]

@@karmieh Thanks! Since acrylic paint is water based, does it rub off with wetness? Do you have any issues with it binding or are you sealing it in somehow?

[@karmieh]

@@astrona77 It doesn't rub off, and I don't always seal my pieces. It really depends on the paint and look that I am going for. You just have to make sure to work with thin layers of paint and leave it to dry properly.

[@astrona77]

@@karmieh Thanks for the tips! Really looking like your channel is about to boom in popularity! Keep up the great work!

[@karmieh]

@@astrona77 Glad I could help! Thank you so much :D

[@GrantJenkins]

how do you get the paint to look so matte?

[@karmieh]

Once I finish painting the base colours, I seal the paint with Acrylic Matte or satin varnish depending on the look that I am going for. the varnish is available in Satin and Gloss craftelier.com/en-ie/vallejo-acrylic-matte-permanent-aerosol-spray-400ml.html

[@lomoleolomo]

Such an amazing work! 👏 Just a question, how long do the sanding pieces last? I tried with some 200 grain and I don't know if it because of the resin but it only sands for maybe 30min,then it becomes clumped with resin and I have to change it 😅

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much for the kind words. First of all 200 is way too coarse, I always start with 400 maybe 320, I used to start with 200 when I printed in FDM cause resin is a "soft" material and you want to clean that surface without adding scratch marks, as for the gunk, well if you wet sand it will last longer cause the resin get cleaned up, if you dry sand then it's normal to get clumped pretty fast.

[@lomoleolomo]

@@karmieh thank you so much for your fast reply! I will try as you say and get some finer sanding papers 👍

[@karmieh]

Happy to help!

[@emmamarx9284]

Amazing process!! You are truly a legend!! One critique tho, You should be wearing at least a dust mask when sanding resin, it’s really really really bad for your lungs, any kinda fine dust puts you at high risk for a ton of respiratory health problems including lung cancer 😢 I just want you to be safe so we can enjoy your work and guidance for years to come 🥺❤️

[@karmieh]

Thank you, Emma, thank you so much for thinking of my health :D and yes I agree! I always (well not always) but if I have long sanding sessions I wear heavy duty dust mask, but when I record I don;t always, cause the recording session for sanding they are maybe 10-15 minutes and I have to move and change the camera angle or adjust something else and it becomes annoying :D Again thank you for your kind words and for being such a kind human!

[@axellim3307]

Enjoying the process! Is that printer from Creality or Anycubic?

[@karmieh]

Thank you so very much. Happy to hear that! The printer is a Form 3+

[@axellim3307]

Appreciate your response! After looking at the price, it seems quite expensive. Are there any good alternative options, possibly in the mid-range, that beginners could use for experimenting? @@karmieh

[@karmieh]

@@axellim3307 From what I have heard, Anycubic is the best budget resin 3d printer. I haven't used it so I have no way to know for sure. The Formlabs printers are expensive, especially when starting out. Before the Form 3+ I owned a MOAI 130 laser printer and it was a very good printer, I think it was around 900-1000 USD but that was like 5 years ago.

[@jeifury]

Hi,@@karmieh. Is there a specific type of resin you use on these toys?

[@karmieh]

Hey, I use Grey formlabs resin formlabs.com/store/materials/grey-resin/ @@jeifury

[@nicolajesteban9211]

first I thought "this is lame, no sound, no hectic cutting, ..." but then at the end I realised I watched the whole thing with more focus I've ever watched a youtube video haha :D this is beautifully made

[@karmieh]

Ha! Love your comment, thank you so much!

[@kasperia5259]

what is that sanding tools name ?

[@karmieh]

The sanding tool is a Linear sander, it's from a company called Proxxon, you can check them out here. www.proxxon.com/en/micromot/28594.php

[@kasperia5259]

@@karmieh thank you so much

[@karmieh]

Happy to help@@kasperia5259

[@GutterFunk420]

What 3D app your using bro?

[@karmieh]

I use ZBrush for all my sculpts.

[@Ilkudov]

Is the program name Blender or Thinkercad? Can you say exact the program name please?

[@karmieh]

The software is called ZBrush

[@Ilkudov]

@@karmieh after printing, you put the pieces of scuplture into water. What's kind of water that?

[@karmieh]

That is not water after printing you have to clean the 3d printed pieces in Isopropilic Alcohol@@Ilkudov

[@Ilkudov]

@@karmieh what kind of dyes do you use after Isopropilic Alcohol?

[@karmieh]

I use Mr Surfacer for primer and for paints lots of different companies Tamiya, Mr Hobby, Vallejo, MRP mostly are acrylic paints but I also have used enamel and paints out of spray can @@Ilkudov

[@thbugstudio]

wow!!!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so much 🙏❤️🙌

[@Sinap1996Mnl]

WHAT CREATOR APPS IS THAT?

[@karmieh]

I use ZBRUSH for sculpting

[@Juansolo23]

Genial!!

[@karmieh]

Thank you so very much!

[@anthonyr.3799]

3m scratch pads,

[@karmieh]

Thanks 👍

[@massimoequilibrio3049]

artisr

[@karmieh]

Thanks!

[@ttmmaacc]

Are the joins called "Keys"? ..Would love to see/buy a full Bob sculpting tutorial!

[@karmieh]

Yeah, they are called keys, well at least, that's what I call them. I am working on a couple new tutorials one of them is the whole process of sculpting Bob, but you can check out some of my other tutorials kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5Tap2SghtN4p7M and also I have a patreon page where I release STLs and tutorials before launching them on my website or channel.