As a kid who grew up building models and fighting with essential tremors, thanks for acknowledging your shaky hands and not letting it deter you. There were times I’d mess something up and get really down on myself about it. You set a great example for people of all ages!

Oh Crafsman, you can't put "Green" and "Miniature" in a title and not expect the Warhammer 40K Ork players to come in here all excited and such!

@aaron.k.

8 ай бұрын

I'm trying to imagine Crafsman shouting waaaaaaaagh!

@BlaineKodos

7 ай бұрын

Keep on steady crumpin'

@capnskustomworks

7 ай бұрын

“Now we’ve got to just add some more of that dakka on right over here, just like that.”

@MegaMaximus333

7 ай бұрын

Or death guard players.

@BlareWolfgang

7 ай бұрын

@@BlaineKodos😂

As someone who has shaky hands, this is genuinely one of the most inspirational videos, by one of the most inspirational people, on the entire internet. It reminds me that being Steady is not a state of physical being, but instead, a state of mind. Keep on Craftin’ Steady, Crafsman!

The crafting you have done to your show over time is inspiring in itself.

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

I really really appreciate this. Seriously goes a long way.

Crafsman and miniatures go together like peanut butter and jelly. Love the sculpt and the video, Crafsman!

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Damn Crafsman, I started out making miniatures for our DnD games like this, from scratch with greenstuff, and I always felt like I just couldn't get the finesse and level of detail I wanted. So I've started "cheating", by modifying minis that I find in the hobby store - but you've just inspired me to go back to basics and make my original designs from scratch again! Just gorgeous. Never seen a mini with so much personal style!

@asafoetidajones8181

7 ай бұрын

90% chance your issue was failing to work in layers. That is to say, sculpt the basic structure, let it cure, then add bits, let them cure, details, cure. Doing too much soft clay at once means not only having to rush, but having to mush. This is true of sculpey, too - baked sculpey can stand rebaking just fine, so sculpt your basics, bake, sculpt more til you're happy, bake to "save" your progress, add more layers. Green stuff is great for thin, fine detail like ears, faces, etc but kind of frustrating for your entire mini. I prefer to start with sculpey and only use GS or apoxie sculpt for details.

@themesteryphantom

7 ай бұрын

Yep, this is absolutely true. The difficult part is usually that I have a tendency to be short on time and procrastinate 😅 not much time for curing layers. So I’ll often do the basic bulk in fimo, bake it, and then a layer of green stuff. But yea, absolutely true

What a fantastic mini!!! Lovely video as always Crafsman - thanks for including me =]

@TrashbashMan

8 ай бұрын

Boss what are those heroic scale models shown in your explanation? Those look awesome!

@CCMinis

8 ай бұрын

@@TrashbashMan thems the Khorne Warhammer Underworld warband

@ItsDrMcQuack

7 ай бұрын

I LOVE that you chose Turnip 28 figures for your true scale example 😄 good explanation, too

@TrashbashMan

7 ай бұрын

​@@CCMinisThanks man! They don't seem to be available for sale anymore sadly but they do look wicked, going to keep my eyes open for a lost set

This is an amazing sculpt at any scale, but that clean, so tiny?! Amazing! Lovely video as always, this is a mighty tempting material to try out

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Coming from you, that's some big encouragement!

Crafsman swooping in again to save me from creative frustration. Seeing this gave me just the tips I needed to get me going again (waiting a bit for the green stuff to destickify, working a little more patiently, forming vs. trying to cut). Thanks, Crafsman!

TIPS for SUCCESS (avoid frustration with Green Stuff!): ► Work in LAYERS! Sculpt a bit, set aside and let it cure, sculpt some more. Take your time with SMALL BITES and you'll avoid working under panic or stress. ► Work WET! Have a cup of water to dip fingers in, especially while mixing. Use a very thin, rubbed-in amount of petroleum jelly on tools or fingertips in extra sticky situations. ► If in a HURRY, use HEAT! Consider OVEN curing or, as I did to lessen cure time, a HEAT GUN. ► MAGNIFY that MIN! As shown in a few of the montage shots, I had head-worn magnifiers on for the finer details. If you've never worked with magnification, try it - because if something looks halfway decent zoomed IN, it'll look wholeway decent zoomed OUT. ► EVEN THAT MESS OUT! I almost didn't apply the Liquid Green Stuff, but I'm glad I did. I think that's when the whole thing came together, and some mistakes were hidden. TIPS for TAKING it FURTHER: ► MIX it UP! Consider mixing GREEN STUFF with MILLIPUT, PROCREATE, or other epoxy mediums to achieve a less "bubblegum" consistency. ► Get SHARP! For this video, I did a majority of the sculpting with a size 0 flat/chisel silicone shaper tool, and this shows in the soft, more ROUNDY features. But I think you'll get better results if you think like a wax carver, in terms of laying in material and making *cuts* with sharper tools.

KZread algorithm was doing me dirty there for a while, but bringing this channel to my attention was such a win. Crafsman is just so wonderful to watch and listen to

This is incredible!!!

Dang man I don't know how people can sculpt stuff so small. That turned out great!!

Beautiful minifigure, Crafsman. Sadly, my eyesight isn't up to making stuff like this anymore, but I'm happy to enjoy watching you create wonderful wee figures like this, for hours. Thank you!

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! That was probably one of the more challenging ones, due to this very issue. I had a head-worn magnifier (shown a little in a few of the montage shots) and I can confidently say I will *always* reach for them when sculpting something like this. :) Sure appreciate you!

@chaos.corner

7 ай бұрын

@@TheCrafsMan Those head-worn magnifiers are fantastic. My main hobby is electronics and as the years have rolled on, it's become an essential to have. It just makes things so much easier.

great job on your mini Crafsman! Now go cast it and gimme one.

Love how you demonstrate how you learn about the material. The process of learning to learn is so important and so easily overlooked!

I do a bit of mini sculpting, and I get a great modelling medium by mixing 50/50 Procreate (like green stuff but grey) and Miliput. The result is less brittle than Miliput, and less 'chewing-gummy' than greenstuff!

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate this recommendation! The one I heard mentioned was the Miliput + Green Stuff, but I've never even tried Procreate so thank you! :)

@MrBarcode

7 ай бұрын

Try apoxie-green. just a 50/50 mix of apoxie sculpt and green stuff. You get the flex of green stuff and the hard set piece like apoxie so you can happily sand and cut it@@TheCrafsMan

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

@@MrBarcode Thank you! That's the easiest as I have it available right now. :D

It's been really busy at work the past few weeks and I've been stressed out, running around all day. This was very relaxing for me to just sit back, decompress and chill. Thanks Crafsman, you da' best. ☺

Heck yeah, Crafsman! This is right up my alley, But I've always been too intimidated to try it. I love that you try so many different things and show us that it's not as difficult as we think.

Crafsman, you are such a treasure! You never cease to inspire me to try things that have intimidated me for so long.

I love watching these, and seeing the little un-acknowledged techniques/problem solving that people figure out. Like making the scope for the rifle, you placed the styrene tube on a drill bit and laid it on a sanding sponge to hold it steady to scrape a side down to glue it nice and stable. *chefs kiss*

i'd skipped this initially. But the next vid on hoses&cables referenced back here & i got interested.

Feels like the old CrafsMan is back, showing us how to build stuff. Thank you CrafsMan!

Sweet sculpt and ah particularly appreciate the awesome soundtrack you produced for this one! Ultra tight work, Crafsman, thank you.

I'd love to see this little guy return in a painting video.

im not finished watching yet and its already the coolest thing ive seen someone do by hand! awesome job!

Crafsman you are awesomely talented! The patience it must have taken to create this amazing miniature. Keep up the great work! All the very best wishes 😊👍

That kind of detail in such a tiny sculpt is amazing. I love how you're always trying something new. Fyi Hecate = heck ah TEE

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! And I appreciate the info on pronunciation, too! (I was going to attempt Ms. Ana's last name, but I 100% guarantee I would have butchered that too. LOL!) Thanks for watching, and taking time to comment!

I've been a freelance miniature sculptor for almost 20 years and it's cool to see you use the same techniques as you try stuff out. I can't stand greenstuff myself and only use it when I have to so you got my respect for sticking with it and getting a mini completed, I've seen others interested in trying this just give up rather than deal with Kneadatite.

@alanlabriola3810

7 ай бұрын

Do you have a website or social media showing your work?

@jasonhendricks1174

7 ай бұрын

@@alanlabriola3810 For some reason KZread comments are preventing me from talking about it

@jasonhendricks1174

7 ай бұрын

@@alanlabriola3810 But if you were to look for my name sans the number and add sculptor you should find a blog.

@r3v3n63

7 ай бұрын

Do a search for monster-zer0@@alanlabriola3810

the insane level of production value is under appreciated

Crafsman be steady craftin his way straight into our hearts. Thanks, Crafsman

All those years you've put into crafting really shine in videos like this

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

This means a ton to me.

This looks so good! And I really appreciate the narration of the process, I've wanted to sculpt some guys from scratch for a long time

This is great, Crafsman. I wondered if I could just make figures out of Green Stuff...

CrafsMan is like Hennessy🍾 and cool jazz🎶.. Going to get some Monster Clay myself.. Keep on keeping on and craftin..

Turned out great, buddy. Love the rifle!

It's only a matter of time before a Space marine project hits your desk. I'm here for it 😁

Oh boy! Sculpting! Cameos! Heroic scale!

I didn't want to spend money on a new set of silicone brushes, so I just made some using some de-haired brush bodies, with heads made of the green stuff itself coated in a bit of petro jelly. Worked surprisingly excellently.

Crafsman, I just wanted to thank you for always being a positive influence on the KZread platform. A lot of content creators on this site have been doing some terrible things, SSSniperwolf and Ephemeral Rift being two prominent examples. I know that sort of drama isn't your speed, but it really does mean a lot to me that I can always come to your videos to de-stress. We love you, and keep oooonnnnnn steady craftin!

@discosludge

8 ай бұрын

Dude the ER stuff FLOORED me. I was gobsmacked. Totally agree, nice to decompress with some Crafsman.

@volttherobot

8 ай бұрын

Well said, human - "A dose of SteadyCraftin' is definitely a viable therapy for de-stressification"

@waltonfurnacewoodworkingan8663

7 ай бұрын

I wouldn't call out other people who are trying...

@kinniealford7393

7 ай бұрын

Awesome

I just found you and subscribed. You are an extremely intelligent person that talks to me like I am 4, but a very smart 4 year old. I love it. You say exactly what I need to know minus a bunch of extraneous talk. Every word has value, and you are simultaneously entertaining. Everyone making DIY videos needs to watch you.

That’s how I look when I wanna do some crafting today, too! 😄😄😄

Super fun. Immediately made me think of Air Raiders!!! My favorite 80’s miniatures.

your work makes me smile real big. enjoyable to watch and listen to.

Like the je ne sais mohawk! And we don't mind your shaky shaky - don't even worry about it! Love to you and the whole CrafsFamily.

You are really showing off now! Your sculpting skills are impressive.

Heck yeah Craft Man! 🤘

If you ever miss produced a miniature like this I would paint one in a HEARTBEAT

This a masterpiece Crafsman.. seriously one of my favorite things you've done so far. So much skill.

I could not do miniatures in the same fashion as people, like you, create them. You have more patience than me.

@jasonhendricks1174

8 ай бұрын

Funny, it's the digital sculpting I have issues with. If i cant work with it with my hands I have troubles.

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

@@jasonhendricks1174 Have you seen some of the new "virtual" digital sculpting? It's very surreal to me - it looks like they're able to "in the air" sorta reach and pinch, pull, push, smooth... It's wild.

@seekertosecrets

7 ай бұрын

@@TheCrafsMan Virtual Sculpting? That is wild! Sounds like playing on a theremin!

@jasonhendricks1174

7 ай бұрын

I have! PS4 has a program with the Oculus that looks like fun, or more fun than Zbrush.@@TheCrafsMan

@chaos.corner

7 ай бұрын

@@TheCrafsManI've played with it. It's pretty fun. I wish I had the talent (or rather I wish I had the stick-to-it to develop the talent) to really take advantage of it. You can easily 3d-print the results too.

Really love the details you always manage to get. Especially with such tiny things. Also your little joke at the end about your shakeyness made me giggle.

Perfect 5/7 cameo! 🥳❤️👍🏿

Been sculptingnmynown minies for a year with your vids in the background really excited for this episode and I hope to see you expand it on it.

Soooo cool. And great music, as always, Crafsman.

Oh my good-diddly-goodness!!! I needed this sooo much!! Thank you!!!

Great work on your miniature, Crafsman. Never heard of Gardens of Hecate until now, amazing stuff. Those Grobnik guys are too cool, they look like little Giger people.

Thanks for letting us chill with you, CrafsMan.

Crafpuppet, no wonder you tremble after that amazing sculpt! Who knows how many hours that took, yet you make it look so do-able. Hope you get some rest.

Thank you for a moment of gentle in a time of harsh.

30 seconds in and already love it.

Craftman you make things look so easy !!! And i love your soothing voice ! Not to mention all your projects keep up the great work !! And THANK YOU !

Amazing work. I love how you give credits to those who inspired you and that you always come up with something new. You are such an inspiration.

WIcked mini, an some chill beats, always a 10/10 with TheCraftsman.

Im sure its already been mentioned but I really like a combo of green stuff and epoxy sculpt or milliput white. Seems to be a magic formula for me.

Wow, that mini came out lookin' SO GOOD!

Lol I figured gaslands would open the door to other tabletop stuff. I'm planning to try my hand at making some Mordheim and Necromunda figures so all of this info is super useful! Thank you Crafsman!

Peace and love back at ya, Crafsman!

The very last blooper I was 100% waiting for the “C’mon, gimme a hand” pun to the handless mini figure

Crafsman! Ana is the best, so nice you're a fan of her too! : D

Good job! Always looking foward to what you come up with next!

I started using Pilot V5/7 in middle school, about 30 years ago now. Still my go to pen for everything.

Always love me some craftime with da crafman oh good stuff

CrafsMan you are the best. Thank you.

You’re a gift, thank you for doing what you do

Awesome sculpt 👍😊

Amazing work. But since you've introduced me to the magic of apoxy sculpt, i haven't gone back. Its SOOO useful

Wow! Great detail work on the mini. Hoping I can make one somewhat recognizable.

Great work Crafsman! I definitely want to get me some green stuff to play with. Also hilarious end to the video 😂

BoomShakalaka! craftsman, thank you for another inspiring video 📹 🙏 ❤️

SteadyCrafsman, you got skillz!

Crafsman, this video is fantastic! As somone who paint minis, kitbashes, and uses green stuff, millaput, brown stuff, and blue stuff I still learned something by watching you, plus this was just cool to see. This vid is one of my favorites. I'm currently repurposing a heroclix Hulk into a barbarian with the Arby's hat and a silly mustache for our famil DND campaign, and sculpting has been my favorite part of it. It is coming along, but this video really inspired me to finish that up and start something completely from scratch with armature wire and green stuff. Thank you Crafsman for making this video, and I'd love to see you expand on this concept too. Some ideas are to paint this mini, perhaps sculpt more space minis, and even do a space diorama with the figures in it. Just some ideas, but I love all the content you make. Thanks again Crafsman. 😊

thank you for doing this Craftsman.

Far out CrafsMan. Thank you as always. Would love to watch you paint him.

A crafsman video dropping while I'm at work. This is exactly what I needed to power me through the day.

1:42 that's my favorite pen, writes notes on my arm just as easy as any piece of paper.

that miniature looks really cool I really enjoyed watching the process

Man I am SO glad I found your Channel! Fuqin rock on Craftsman!

Awesome job Crafsman. I love it. Dang man good eyes. Back in the day I could do little stuff like that...painting not sculpting. But age has got me, lol. Awesome video, thank and love ya.

I had to rewind and double check the “inspiration bag” because I had that little space guy with the grey suit and orange helmet. No idea what it was from but it gave me nostalgia seeing it again.

Crafsman, that music track during the sketch scene is amazing! You always make great tracks but that one is *chef's kiss*

@TheCrafsMan

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! :D And I just have to ask about your name: Are you a fan of The Office? :D

@DinkinFlicka

7 ай бұрын

I knew you were a man of culture. I sure am! @@TheCrafsMan

Inspiring! Started my own channel because of you, Miscast and Bill Making Stuff.

I'm amazed you can do work that fine while wearing gloves.

That music got really good and abnormal at the end, I diggity dig it 👍

That’s friggen sweet!!

Always wanted to try this, might just do now - thanks for the inspiration Mr Crafsman

Amazing craften

You my friend are amazing! Thanks so much for the amazing tutorial, I'm new to the figure building hobby and this was EXTREMELY helpful

Cool video! Also, thank you Crafsman for introducing me to The Tired Craftsman, I love his tutorials and is he super friendly too.

So cool! Thank you CrafsMan.

Thank You Craf Man! Nice Job!!!!!!