MORPH it, MOLD it, MAKE it, re-MELT it. All that kind of stuff. InstaMorph thermoplastic. 

I was thinking about that when I saw the collab video the other day. He's like the Mr. Rodgers + Bob Ross of crafts.

Great comparison!

Please wont CrafsMan be our neighbor❤

And then help us all to make our own happy accidents that we then find out were just new friends waiting to be made

The world is a better place because this channel exists.

OUTSTANDING IDEA!!!!! For real. Makes total sense, and is something I will use in the future! I'm about to straight PIN this comment so someone else can find it as useful as I just did. Thank you!!!!!

If there's still flash, you could probably stick your xacto knife into the hot water bath to heat it up a little for easier cutting too!

@@sarahbarnhill3708 heat will make the plastic sticky and get stuck to the knife. It will not make it easier.

Sarah Barnhill hi Sarah 👋 it may not work for this but I use a HOT KNIFE for Resin work, to get the drips off of the back side of my paintings & coasters etc.. so your idea is a great idea there 👌. For anyone who wants to know.. A ‘Hot Knife’ is like the ones used for cutting thru styrofoam for shaping. Some are like a wire cheese cutter DON’T get the cheese cutter lol 💨 but if ya look around eBay or amazon there’s another kind that looks like an Exacto knife & they come with many different blades that can be used in the same knife. Total game changer for resin drips! I don’t tape off the backside of anything anymore.. a hot knife thru resin drips is like cutting thru warm BUTTER! Cheap cheap ($12) and sooo practical. It may work for this as well.. if ya used the tip of a blade and get in & out kind of quick 🤔

Your vids are always so cool & your voice is always so mellow & soothing Crafty. Keep it up brother. All the best from Liverpool U.K. Thanks dude.

RX: Watch two crafsman videos and make something in the morning. Repeat as necessary, get plenty of sleep at night to make more things the next day.

Always informative and raises your spirits.

Craftsman, Can you use the heat gun after heating with water if it starts getting stif before you get it in your mold?

@@marksmedley4369 Yessir! :D I've done it many times. (Just be sure you keep that heat gun away from water containers. ;) )

Sure do appreciate y'all. I'm telling you, the encouragement goes a long way!

Thank you so much!

We calls that Authenticinacity

And that's what we appreciates about him.

@@milehighzone149 That is a very hard portmanteau to say out loud. But it's cool.

Same here. I've got mental and physical health issues and this channel is like a warm bath to the soul.

Oops, almost ruined the 69 likes with how much I agreed with this statement :p

I like to watch this channel when I've been stressed and upset and it instantly goes away as soon as he says "Hello"

Yep, make sure to use a mold release! I find a little vegetable oil works just fine.

Gardenfork! ♡

I used a hair dryer to straighten out a plastic support pole from a toy, and it did warp my cutting mat. Fortunately, after putting some heavy objects on it for a bit, it resumed its original shape.

It made me cry hearing that because it's been a rough couple of days and it's nice to know that someone out there cares

Truly. I agree.

some cheap toothbrushes are made from the same plastic too, so if you can’t find the official products where you’re at, get some cheap toothbrushes and try boiling them, if the plastic goes soft you can use that to experiment.

You have the POWER!

😂😂 I know... That was crazy, baby!

Error Operator he is a universe treasure.

And .. He loves us too! ✌️🌹🌹🌹🌹

Oh, brilliant! Nice one fellow Crafsmaniac!

...he says this with a mask on and mouth full of oatmeal lol

welcome home

And remember Keep steady craftin

HOW!? I've been addicted since 'circuit board jewelry'. RING THE BELL

Do you like honey?

Seems like a potential claymation substitute, but that it might take longer in practice because you have to heat the joints to reposition them. A heat gun to the entire piece might make it sag if the heat isn't focused enough, but that could be worth a try!

Crafsmama has a set of hedge clippers.

Sarah Barnhill : Depends on if you could make a nozzle for the gun, or maybe use a soldering iron without touching the joints. Might need to experiment with some myself.

If you're on a strict budget it's terrific for all kinds of armature work.

I shouted it out like I was in kindergarten!

That almost-sotto voce was brilliant. This guy is a veritable comic genius, a talent that matches his others.

This warms my heart so much, my friend. Thank y'all for watching! Please tell them Crafsman said HELLO! :D

But maybe you could make a silicone mold using the plastic figure? Then you could use whatever you want to make it!

Thanks, Gabe! :D I actually DO have an affiliate link, in the description. Someone suggested that a couple years back and it has helped supplement Steady Craftin. I have heard of Blue Stuff but don't have direct experience with it. :)

That is super interesting! I didn't realize they had a consumer version that far back!

It is marketed as being biodegradable. I have noticed my older creations (about 5 years old) yellowing, and the material seems to melt slower and re-harden quicker. I haven't noticed any loss in structural integrity in the finished products though.

Glad to hear it, buddy!

I like to snuggle up with my little boy to watch 😊

Hey, thank you so much for giving my channel a chance! :D

@@TheCrafsMan I was interested in figure making and searched resin casting and that's how I found your channel. The way you talk is really captivating, demands full attention and the way you explain things while showing stuff with your hands is so satisfying and entertaining. Cheers from Hungary :)

That's a fantastic saying! Thank you for sharing!

Playdoh kinda cracks as it dries so I'd say no.

U can add baby oil to keep it from cracking faster but have used as a filler with apoxiesculpt on top keeps shape and saves money

Mr. E11VEN I want to make sand bags for my models

You gotta get that good heat conductivity

Definitely, leave a popsicle stick in the container to prevent flash boiling.