How to make your own PAINT MASKS!

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  • Custom metal paint masks for airbrushing can be EXPENSIVE, so here are some ways to make your own airbrush paint masks using cheap DIY materials.
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  • @jpizzaj
    @jpizzaj 23 дні тому +80

    I feel foolish for not even thinking paint masks exist. I always assumed there were just really skilled airbrush people working on assembly lines for toys. This is very cool!

    • @heatherberg7499
      @heatherberg7499 23 дні тому +2

      Thank you, crafsman

    • @taitano12
      @taitano12 23 дні тому +7

      I can relate. I got some funny looks from my fellow passengers on a train heading south through Portland OR about 20 years ago when I figured that out. I saw some Graffiti Artist at work a block or so from the tracks. They had cut some refrigerator boxes and other large shipping boxes into various shapes that several of them were using to make sharp lines and circles for things like eyes and planets(?) on the wall. Several industries ran through my head as I realized the ubiquity of masking dawned on me. I let out a loud "DUOI" as I smacked my forehead on the table in front of me. I got a mixed bag of looks from other people in the Observation Car I was in at the moment. 😅
      The toy industry was one of the industries that went through my head during the epiphany. Others ranged from the Graffiti/Mural Industry to the Automotive Industry. I knew masking was a thing, but I never thought about its use like this beyond just logos on cars, for instance.

    • @zenengineer5803
      @zenengineer5803 23 дні тому +1

      I wonder how far you can take this. People who paint Warhammer armies do every detail by hand multiple times in some cases.

    • @Omnivolv
      @Omnivolv 23 дні тому +1

      Yeah I found out about them researching toy making factories and stuff. I was trying to figure out a way to 3d print them. Still working on it

    • @SpaceMarine113
      @SpaceMarine113 23 дні тому +1

      well some of them do airbrush and you can tell that the lines are sloppy. They use airbrush/normal brush were quantity and speed of production is more important.

  • @lastbastionstudiostv
    @lastbastionstudiostv 22 дні тому +21

    Crafsman is a throwback to my reading rainbow days as a youth. A gracious, kind, and loving host who is doing nothing but spreading love and education.

  • @spook9155
    @spook9155 23 дні тому +48

    Did not know what the title meant, fully went into this like 'I don't think homemade PPE is very safe, but crafsman said it, so I trust the processs'

    • @Ichthyodactyl
      @Ichthyodactyl 23 дні тому +5

      Shows how weird the English language can be at times. My first interpretation was that he was going to be using latex paints to make a mask.

    • @graphictwitch-5355
      @graphictwitch-5355 23 дні тому +3

      The trust is real

    • @nefderath1
      @nefderath1 23 дні тому +1

      Saaaaaaame.

  • @Kriswixx
    @Kriswixx 23 дні тому +25

    Craftsman is truely a good soul. Thanks for teaching all of us with kindness over the years .

  • @lmao7562
    @lmao7562 23 дні тому +19

    Your editing is out of this world. Make sure you're resting as much as you're working! I'd assume this is no small amount of work.

  • @Anthony-cz2it
    @Anthony-cz2it 23 дні тому +15

    listen, i in no way shape or form do any of what this man does. Crafsman, just the pure production value, the audio and the over vibes i get from just watching really makes my day! thank you for what you do! keep going!

  • @fableagain
    @fableagain 23 дні тому +7

    Oh man, that antenna trick is really clever!

  • @jasepellerin3350
    @jasepellerin3350 23 дні тому +5

    Crafsman, you are so stlyish and talented and generous! You are a role-model for me; I strive to embody your gentle kindness and wholehearted enjoyment of your work & play.
    I love you and your videos, thanks so much for everything you do.

  • @retrotechjournal
    @retrotechjournal 23 дні тому +19

    Wow! Radio Shack antenna! Amazing! Perfect for tuning in those waves of nostalgia. I'm reading them loud and clear. Loved the video. I'd never thought about production painting like that before. Great stuff!

  • @arvaniaconstructions
    @arvaniaconstructions 11 днів тому

    I just want to thank you for steadily inspiring me, Crafsman! I appreciate your work and kind words.

  • @volttherobot
    @volttherobot 24 дні тому +18

    Loving this series of sofubi videos SO MUCH - your advancements 'on the DIY side of things' is inspiring and encouraging...Five Points Fest was SO MUCH FUN, Hafta do it again next year for sure! xoxo

  • @clownymoosebean
    @clownymoosebean 21 день тому +3

    "Til it looks like some grape bubbalicious."
    You just gave me a blast from the past!
    I need to get some for old time's sake.
    Edit: Those black astronauts were dope. The color of their visors suggest they're floating through space looking at a galaxy.

  • @machineman6498
    @machineman6498 23 дні тому +9

    Thank you for making this!
    (having CrafsMan roll up to your table would blow my mind)

    • @volttherobot
      @volttherobot 23 дні тому +2

      It was SO MUCH fun rolling by folks, their jaws just dropped as he stopped by. It IS unexpected to bump into him. Saw a few folks stop walking, stare, literally shake their head, then smile and run over.
      We told some people he was going to FPF, but some folks didn't hear about it till it was over. Next year, people will have plenty of time to chat with him. Somethin' to look forward to for sure!

  • @SMAARTIST
    @SMAARTIST 6 днів тому

    It always blows my mind some of the simple ways you find to explore and enable your creativity. SO good!

  • @ScarfaceHR
    @ScarfaceHR 23 дні тому +6

    Crafman I appreciate you so, so much. Thank you for displaying this technique! Making reusable masks is such a great idea, it's one of those "why didn't I think of this before" tricks that once we learn about them, it's easy to implement.

  • @deformemvita
    @deformemvita 23 дні тому +2

    CRAFSMAN, COMIN' IN CLUTCH!

  • @RichardThompsonCA
    @RichardThompsonCA 23 дні тому +2

    Great idea! If your models were sculpted digitally you could use the extract function in Zbrush to easily create a form-hugging paint mask and 3d print it, putting all the supports on the outside for a clean print.

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому

      Snap, that would be SLICK!
      I've heard mention of 3D-printed masks but I'm curious about the *fit* because the pieces would come out not exactly the size printed. More of an issue with resin printers than FDM, I imagine. P.S. I've seen screen recordings of folks using Zbrush and it looks like the closest thing to digital clay that I've seen. (My 3D experience is a couple decades old. LOL!)

  • @Royarach
    @Royarach 23 дні тому +3

    Where was this video 3 days ago when I painted all 20 of my little isopod figures 😢 thank you so much craftsman this will help me SO much for my next batch🎉

    • @Dizzula
      @Dizzula 23 дні тому +1

      Great excuse to make some more! :)

  • @robertflorea9426
    @robertflorea9426 23 дні тому +2

    I just did the drill idea the other day to roto something love this stuff

  • @vinylwonder
    @vinylwonder 19 днів тому

    The way you made those resin masks just blew my mind! So so good man

  • @Kayakasaurus
    @Kayakasaurus 24 дні тому +2

    This project is good timing for me!

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому

      My man! :D
      I already know your masks will be PRECISE.

  • @Dukefazon
    @Dukefazon 23 дні тому +8

    Wow, they turned out amazing! I love the black with the teal visor.
    Again, another cozy episode, I feel like it would be cool to hang out with you while you're working on stuff or even help you. The creative energy is probably strong in the room when you're there :)

  • @Dizzula
    @Dizzula 23 дні тому +3

    You bring so much joy, crafsman. We all love y'all :)
    Sending happy vibes from Manchester, UK

  • @NiallByrne
    @NiallByrne 22 дні тому +1

    The masks Snapping into place is so satisfying. Gives me ideas for using that to snap on accessories to a sculpt.

  • @krzysztofmathews738
    @krzysztofmathews738 23 дні тому +1

    Oh, now this is EXACTLY what I need to see today. Thank you!

  • @reidflemingworldstoughestm1394
    @reidflemingworldstoughestm1394 23 дні тому +1

    I've worked with a lot of spray painters, and the masking they do is by far the biggest part of their job. If there is a way you can assembly-line masking, you beat the game.

  • @ACe-zg1je
    @ACe-zg1je 21 день тому +1

    Crafsman, we love ya!

  • @ChrisRyniakArt
    @ChrisRyniakArt 23 дні тому +3

    Thanks for always puttin’ in the work and sharing your ways with us!

  • @CausticCatastrophe
    @CausticCatastrophe 23 дні тому +3

    steeeedy craftin
    You are a treasure crafsman

  • @stewartbeaumont7847
    @stewartbeaumont7847 23 дні тому +1

    Amazing to see your airbrush skills increase after being so nervous to use one!

  • @TheRealAlpha2
    @TheRealAlpha2 23 дні тому +2

    You're a -mad- happy genius! Your ability to find solutions for problems in indie toy production are an inspiration.

  • @NicoleHam
    @NicoleHam 22 дні тому +1

    there are so little videos on this. The crafsman saves the day again

  • @encouragingthings
    @encouragingthings 23 дні тому +1

    I started watching this while I was painting a figure and thought "That's pretty nifty!", but then I went on to paint the figure without any masking and had to start over. Still nifty, though! Great video, thanks again!

  • @TheOnlyRiktor
    @TheOnlyRiktor 23 дні тому +1

    I never even considered this.... man this is so insanely helpful. thanks crafsman.

  • @MrHalonoob117
    @MrHalonoob117 22 дні тому +3

    Thank you so much for this video! I build, paint and play Warhammer 40k models, but I was unsure on how to approach doing the symbols on the shoulders of my space marine models. I will try making a mold!

  • @fableagain
    @fableagain 23 дні тому +3

    Heck yeah consider my evening made

  • @PlutoniumBoss
    @PlutoniumBoss 22 дні тому +2

    I feel like vacuum forming would be really handy for making a mask like this.

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому

      It does work, and I've seen it used successfully, but personally cutting the thin thermoplastic material I've found difficult to *not* mess up. But I'm not the most careful either, LOL!

  • @rainbowditto9033
    @rainbowditto9033 23 дні тому +1

    The purple and pink astronauts are just too cute!! These quick and easy masks are such a good idea too, i think it might be possible to 3d print them so that you can flip it and get symmetrical designs on either side too! :D

  • @mhtaki
    @mhtaki 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you for this beautiful video crafsman

  • @clayformations1638
    @clayformations1638 23 дні тому +2

    Brilliance! Talk about the ability for mass production!

  • @redeemernegativ
    @redeemernegativ 23 дні тому +2

    You done good Crafman. You done good.

  • @cerisekappes580
    @cerisekappes580 21 день тому +1

    Absolutely brilliant!!! 😊

  • @MUMBOT
    @MUMBOT 22 дні тому +2

    Awesome video! This will help so many creators. Aughostus ❤'s Crafsman!

  • @billbucktube
    @billbucktube 23 дні тому +1

    Excellent resin costing slow spinning!

  • @lux0rd01
    @lux0rd01 12 днів тому

    Thats genuinely auch a cool idea! Its amazing to see your skills grow over the years and youre so awesome with how much you share to help others learn too.

  • @nathanhackerbts9081
    @nathanhackerbts9081 23 дні тому +1

    So cool! Love you Crafsman!

  • @ScaledCreations
    @ScaledCreations 23 дні тому +10

    Why does your voice sound so different? You're freaking me out, man! What have you done with the REAL Crafsman?!? Imposter! 👀

    • @Hoobz01
      @Hoobz01 23 дні тому +1

      Came into the comments looking for the explanation.
      Definitely a different voice than last time I watched
      What's happened?

    • @volttherobot
      @volttherobot 23 дні тому +3

      ​@@Hoobz01 I suspect he was jjust excited gettin' out for some fresh air and meetin' folks.

    • @MatthewUrso
      @MatthewUrso 23 дні тому +2

      THANK YOU I thought I was going nuts

    • @yuiop271
      @yuiop271 22 дні тому +3

      I guess he sounds more like him self here and less as the puppet

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому +7

      Sorry about that!
      Often times I don't "hear" it as much (I'm just getting the *words* across) and my wife will go "Why do you sound so SAD right there?" LOL. My bad y'all.
      There are times where what I said was ruined by the dehumidifier, so what you hear is me trying to run a high-pass on the "bad" audio to cut out my voice and keep the higher frequency handling noises... THEN I'll lay in a voice back over the top. Not my preferred way, but with the heat and humidity like it's been, I've had to do it repeatedly. I've got three different mics (four in this vid if you count the iPhone) also and the shotgun vs. the dynamic mic will make a difference too.

  • @SilicaSpellmanPrime
    @SilicaSpellmanPrime 23 дні тому +1

    Arlo. This was great! Great job!

  • @user-ub1dz8js7s
    @user-ub1dz8js7s 23 дні тому +1

    stencils, spray masks and decals are the fast tools of the painter who has paint detail phobia.

  • @GMen_3D
    @GMen_3D 23 дні тому +1

    Thank you! I've been wondering about this for a long time!

  • @danthemakerman
    @danthemakerman 23 дні тому +1

    Very clever ideas you are the best!

  • @leflstopmotion
    @leflstopmotion 17 днів тому

    Perfect for stop motion! great job!

  • @TheRetroTinker
    @TheRetroTinker 23 дні тому +1

    These are brilliant Crafsman. This is something I’ve often wondered about, but so far haven’t had a project that needed it. Thanks for experimenting and sharing!!

  • @Jbreuhan2
    @Jbreuhan2 23 дні тому +1

    Genius.

  • @MegaEmman
    @MegaEmman 22 дні тому +1

    I’ve been waiting for this!!!!

  • @marcuscrabtree
    @marcuscrabtree 23 дні тому +1

    Great video. Love your voice!

  • @geekavenger
    @geekavenger 23 дні тому +1

    This is great! Very cool!

  • @ray24051
    @ray24051 22 дні тому +1

    I saw the other day a video of a manufacturing plant in China and they used these type of masks to cover up a clear canopy for a Batmobile toy And it's pretty much like how you made yours.

  • @Marvin_Blanton
    @Marvin_Blanton 20 днів тому

    Hey Crafsman, I am digging the videos, good sir and I am looking forward to consuming some more of your wisdom.

  • @mrwoodandmrtin
    @mrwoodandmrtin 6 днів тому +1

    Great!

  • @peaoat3608
    @peaoat3608 20 днів тому

    Another great hack. This one will be helpful for sure!

  • @SADNESSOFHUMANITY
    @SADNESSOFHUMANITY 22 дні тому +1

    Thank you brother! =)

  • @kidneytheft8285
    @kidneytheft8285 23 дні тому +1

    Another great one!

  • @keithfulkerson
    @keithfulkerson 23 дні тому +2

    10:14 Was that a Fred Sanford action figure?

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому

      Yes indeed! :D A buddy of mine sent that custom figure over. :)

  • @torsloke
    @torsloke 22 дні тому +2

    It occurs to one that once you have one resin mask you could then use silicone to make dupe masks and your could paint many items at the same time.

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому +1

      I like that type of thinkin'!!!!! :D

  • @ChuckThunder1111
    @ChuckThunder1111 22 дні тому +1

    Valuable channel. Love your videos and information brudda!!

  • @samellowery
    @samellowery 20 днів тому

    I was just researching this the other day.

  • @user-mh9cf1gv7v
    @user-mh9cf1gv7v 23 дні тому +1

    Im bummed that I missed your first sofubi release. Please tell me you will be having a second run...
    This is some great info for masking. I always enjoy your content. Thanks for putting in the hard work for us!

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому

      Hey there! Thank you so much!
      I'm definitely making more. :D

  • @taylorkreate
    @taylorkreate 23 дні тому +1

    taping off figures to mask parts is such a tedious task, i may just sculpt up one of these for some of the figures i paint a larger batch of

  • @Matt-md5yt
    @Matt-md5yt 23 дні тому +1

    this is really awesome

  • @h3ff01
    @h3ff01 23 дні тому +1

    Extra nice!!!

  • @clairestrickland5140
    @clairestrickland5140 23 дні тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @3DJapan
    @3DJapan 20 днів тому

    I love 3D printing figures and I would like to paint more but I hate masking. Silly Putty works well when I do though.

  • @biggafigure8575
    @biggafigure8575 23 дні тому +1

    I also learned how to apoxie sculpt from you

  • @shakestheclone1995
    @shakestheclone1995 23 дні тому +2

    10:09 ❤❣️❤

  • @mikesgroi21
    @mikesgroi21 23 дні тому +1

    Brilliant!!

  • @XyerDark
    @XyerDark 23 дні тому +1

    What about latex?
    You could apply it to the areas you don't want painted and make a few coats of it and once cured you make a last layer with plaster soaked paper to add rigidity.
    This is a method used to make big moulds but it will likely work well as it's pretty thin and flexible.

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому +1

      This could work! The brushable type or (I've even heard) "liquid frisket" (if I spelled that right) used in painting as a resist for negative blocking / masking. :)

  • @claybricks7
    @claybricks7 13 днів тому +1

    hi craftsman😄

  • @PremiumToyCollect
    @PremiumToyCollect 21 день тому +2

    Just 🎉🎉🎉COOL

  • @samellowery
    @samellowery 20 днів тому

    Most masks were and are made by electroforming metal over what your painting usually in two pieces but sometimes more think of how a mould is made than they would be soldered onto a metal clamp for a two part mask or you would just hold the item onto the mask and paint

  • @CCMinis
    @CCMinis 23 дні тому

    This is incredible!

  • @sealdoggydog
    @sealdoggydog 23 дні тому +2

    New mic?

  • @sonikboom007
    @sonikboom007 23 дні тому +1

    Well ill be snookered

  • @panoramer-rr2mu
    @panoramer-rr2mu 23 дні тому +1

    last week I was researching this and found only China Factories showing 3 second videos and here you are answering my question. Thank You. One question could these be 3d printed and then layered with silicone?

  • @chrisanderson2368
    @chrisanderson2368 21 день тому +1

    Feed the algorithm

  • @joemama142
    @joemama142 23 дні тому +2

    Is the crafsman ok, you sound like his son.

  • @luciferdiesalone
    @luciferdiesalone 8 днів тому

    Hey craftsman one idea on video about use of flexible led neon wires/cable to light upa fig or project. What you think

  • @DanB.0
    @DanB.0 21 день тому +1

    👍

  • @vincentlawrence5956
    @vincentlawrence5956 23 дні тому +2

    Was that a Red Fox action figure!?

  • @rejectedautobiography
    @rejectedautobiography 23 дні тому +3

    Sore throat Crafsman?

  • @Binary_Omlet
    @Binary_Omlet 23 дні тому

    WOAH. Voice change!

    • @volttherobot
      @volttherobot 23 дні тому +1

      Maybe new mic? (rode?) Maybe he had some extra coffee. Sounds the same to me (but I am a mostly deaf robot)

  • @StripeyType
    @StripeyType 20 днів тому +1

    Craftsman where you find that Radio Shack at, man??? Dang I been needing a late 1980's version Radio Shack. You know what I mean. Not a cellphone store but a place to get things good for doing electronics crafts

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  20 днів тому +2

      There's a small town not too too far from us that had up until recently a Radio Shack. Although it was technically under a different business name, it had all the signage, and the complete setup in the back with all the electronics components. I was able to get all those antennas for about $1 each.
      But yeah mannn, I used to just about HAVE to go into a Radio Shack whenever we were somewhere that had one.
      I'd always wind up buying a battery holder or LED or motor or... LOL! :D

    • @StripeyType
      @StripeyType 20 днів тому

      @@TheCrafsMan We've got a place called 'You-Do-It' up this way; it's a little out of the way, and if you're trying to take the train, it's really a long walk from the Green Line... and not You-Do-It is all history anyways. I think they closed forever last month. I definitely know what you mean, though - I'd always go in and get *something*

  • @fableagain
    @fableagain 23 дні тому +1

    Could you also maybe use glue? A kind that doesn't stick to your plastic, of course.

    • @fableagain
      @fableagain 23 дні тому

      Could you as in, not requesting you to do it, just wondering whether it would work. Glue shrinks iirc so there might be some issues with that. And the drying time would be a lot longer than with green stuff and mold putty. But it'd be more accessible and cheaper maybe?

  • @terminsane
    @terminsane 23 дні тому +1

    Ive seen small run injection molded keychains from china that have several colors. Im wondering how their molds were made to achieve it. There is very fine detail... radiomaster keychains that come with their radios for example.
    Its not painted either. The colors are injected at different stages/sources or something

    • @TheCrafsMan
      @TheCrafsMan  21 день тому +1

      Oh yeah, it's totally possible to inject different colors. Those injection molds are impressively complicated sometimes, with extra "action" and allowance within the mold mechanism for "insert molding" and "overmolding" (Overmolding is used in situations where you'd have like a rubber/grippy surface injected over a rigid surface, like in automobile handles and stuff. An insert molding example would be a metal screwdriver shaft that gets placed inside the mold and plastic injected around it. But the same can be done with multiple colors of plastic.)

  • @leepizarro
    @leepizarro 23 дні тому +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @mraide
    @mraide 18 днів тому

    Mr CrafsMan metallic paint works a lot better on a black gloss layer first - keep on Craft'in

  • @VALENTINEproductions
    @VALENTINEproductions 14 днів тому

    26k views and only 2.6k likes?! Come on people!!!

  • @MatthewUrso
    @MatthewUrso 23 дні тому +1

    It's this the same craftman?

  • @moda78z
    @moda78z 23 дні тому +1

    👍👍

  • @kristinacable
    @kristinacable 23 дні тому +1

    ❤❤