Make PAINT stick to PLASTIC! (Flame Treatment) How to paint tricky plastics like PP, LDPE, HDPE...
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- Опубліковано 29 чер 2024
- This is the best solution I have found for making paint stick to difficult injection-molded plastics like POLYPROPYLENE, POLYETHYLENE, and more! Several parts can be flame treated quickly, and the results are more durable than things like scuffing the surface. (SUPPLIES LIST BELOW)
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0:00 It all started...
1:03 It's like when my wife...
1:24 By the way, HELLO!
1:34 It's not easy to paint plastic
1:53 Tradeoff with resin casting
2:45 EPHASIS about painting plastic
3:24 ALCOHOL INKS
3:41 RIT DYE
3:58 MODEL MASTERS, ANGELUS, SHARPIE
4:07 A word about AUTOMOTIVE PAINTS
4:21 DUPLI-COLOR scratch test (no treatment)
4:50 KRYLON FUSION
5:04 PRIMER
5:13 SANDPAPER / surface prep
5:33 ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
5:48 ADHESION PROMOTER
6:02 GLUING PLASTIC?
6:26 Plastic Containers
6:50 (DRUM BEAT KICKS IN)
7:21 FLAME TREATMENT BASICS
8:33 SPRAY-PAINTING
8:41 CASIO TIME!
8:59 Scratch Test: ACRYLIC on PP
9:25 Scratch Test: DUPLICOLOR on LDPE
9:48 Scratch Test: DUPLICOLOR on PP
9:57 Scratch Test: ANGELUS on POLYPROPYLENE
10:10 Flex Test: DUPLICOLOR on TPE, TPV
10:37 ACCEPTABLE!
11:17 Crafsman OUT
11:30 Patreon Supporters
11:55 BLOOPERS - Розваги
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My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.
Looks like the editing and cinematography was also given the Flame Treatment, this video was snappin 🔥
SNAP! :D What a wonderful comment, Studson! THANK YOU!
I'm for real... this one had me smiling BIGTIME!
SNAPPIN!!!
For real. Those transitions are smooth. 👌
Aargh, I love when my favourite UA-camrs collide like this; you’re both amazing!
Crafsman got me with the PP yellow on the floor! 🤣
🤣 I went straight to the comments after he said that lol
Your son making you a figure for your birthday is the sweetest thing I've heard all day.
Right in the feels! Crafsman is blessed to have such a wonderful family, just like we're blessed to have him
@@saucercrabzero We sure are.
Baby, that Depeche Mode cover you did there hit me pretty deeply in the feels. Wasn’t expecting that at all. Love you man
I really am glad to read this! :D Thank you for watching!
I agree with your comment @joerabbit. That was probably my favorite part of the video...& put a smile on my face which doesn't happen too often on YT!!! We need more of this awesomeness!!
100% accurate. I was hearing the music he was making before the cover-reveal, and I was thinking, 'Man, Crafsman, I lovin' those synth lines!' I sincerely hope he shares more of his music, because I always love it-covers or otherwise! :D
One: this is huge. This is valuable to me.
Two: We need a Crafsmeche Mode MP3. And not just a little bit. A lot bit.
:) Thank you for the very kind words!
I am SO glad the info is valuable to you!
@@TheCrafsMan Admittedly I have not watched the video, but thought that I would add that flame treating was a part of the process used in printing onto plastics at I place I worked.
I second the craftmeshe mode
More music plea see
@@2112res The question is, why does it help? What has changed in the plastic?
@@sclogse1 It's all like science and junk
I was gonna comment about the “comments” (I feel ya)…..but then you dropped a sick DM cover and I can’t even handle it 🥰
;) My man, thank you. And ohhhh yes, I'm sure you are well acquainted with that feeling of "I need to cover my bases".
Still, I've yet to make a video where I feel like "I didn't leave ANYTHING out!" :) I tried with this one... and failed. Ha!
So glad you liked the music! :D
@@TheCrafsMan Hey CrafsMan, I gotta say that ending made me smile quite a bit. Thanks for all you do.
The way you expertly predicted every comment I was going to make, besides this one, blew my mind
SNAP! Stevie, I will actually keep *this* comment in mind for the next time I do this! ;)
Thank you so much for watching!
Crafsman, you made me genuinely happy by playing "Enjoy the Silence" in this video. You are a gem, a wonderful soul. Thank you for your content!
I know that's right !!!! I was totally like "He sure did just bust out the little Casio to serve us some Enjoy The Silence !! "
Same! Would love if he uploaded it for us.
My goodness, please help me glue slippery plastics. That would be greatly appreciated. I've been trying to figure out how to glue tarp material for a while. I think it's some form of polyethylene. People say PE needs to be welded to stick, but remelting it makes it brittle and useless in my experience.
Overheating it if it get brittle. Mechanical fastener like wood screw work better. We work it like wood for our recycled plastic furniture
If its pvc vinyl tarp, try pvc plumbing cement... some formulas work. Commercially we used a dedicated heat sealer for tarp. It was like a combination heat sealer/sewing machine.
I love it when one of my favourite youtubers watches one of my other favourite youtubers.
Thank you for the encouragement to move forward with that!
I can tell you I've tried a bunch of stuff (had high hopes for the CA + Heptane surface prep method) and for these slick thermoplastics it really does seem to come down to heat for an almost "welded" solution. Also, THANK YOU for watching! I was surprised to see your comment here! Very encouraging.
@@preciousplasticph : Hey there! :D Thank you for watching, and taking time to comment!
08:41 "Oh Mercy, I got to get out of here" made me laugh so hard I had to stop the video. Love ya CrafsMan.
And that’s also one of the rare few times where you can hear his actual real voice
Dude! I died laughing! I’m glad someone else commented about it.
SHOW NOTES / THINGS I SHOULD'VE MENTIONED (AKA "CRAFSMAN'S REGRETS")
● "THERMOPLASTICS": This is how I referred to PP, LDPE, HDPE, etc., but this may sound confusing to anyone who associates "thermoplastics" only with hand-moldable low-temp products like "InstaMorph" pellets. Although these plastics do qualify as thermoplastics, I might should have referred to them as "INJECTION-MOLDED PLASTICS".
● PAINT TIME: You do not have to immediately paint the plastic after heat-treating it. Although I like to do it pretty soon after the heat + IPA wipe-down because it means less handling and potential exposure to oils or other paint inhibitors.
I just got your pin in the mail! Nice video!
It was incredibly valuable to me! As always CrafsMan, thank you so much for the content and making it fun to watch. I know you put your heart into it, and it shows. Sharing, trial and error, playing, learning. (But, ALWAYS a useful conclusion searching for the best ways, that most probably would never even have considered trying!) If there are any haters that can't appreciate that then they can go sleep in a twisty hammock. =P Permanently subscribed, my friend!
I also wanna mention, I watch your content to help me with my mental disorders (I have two)... When I get really anxious or overwhelmed, I can watch these and they calm me down and make me happy and get me thinking about stuff I want to make and inspired :) For me, it is more like "invaluable", it goes beyond regular value.
You've helped me through a lot of days without even knowing it! Thanks
Mix color into PVC Weld... Problem Sol-vid
Can you heat treat with something such as a lighter?
"Depeche Mode & them" made me smile. But Crafsman make everybody smile, I imagine
"I hope people like the transitions in this video"
Stole the comment right out from under me! They were awesome! I love how you're constantly being creative with not only your crafts but your videos as well! :D
Crafsman, you could read a phonebook and I'd watch it man. Just make whatever videos you want and a lot of us will be right here.
THIS IS AMAZING! I love to make custom action figures but getting the paint to stick permanently is always a problem. Sanding and multiple thin coats helps but there's always a rubbing problem at the joints. I'm going to have to try this! I actually liked that you showed all the things that DIDNT work. Because us folks who have this problem know the pain of 'just do this'. And you're like 'yep, tried that'. BTW, Crafson's sculptures were great!
Thank you so very much!
Did you ever try this on your figures? Did it rub off at the joints?
@@TheCrafsMan thanks will it also work for acrylic sheet plastic
Yes, we liked the transitions in this video.
Transitions can be so under appreciated, but there's so much effort going into the cinematography on every video, so it's nice to take time to point at them and go "Nice one!"
That move @ 2:38 ...superb.
This is honestly one of my favorite newer finds on UA-cam. Incredibly good production and style. And super chill
I'd like to see a gluing plastics video. It could be useful for my 3D printed parts.
Plumbers glue
Never apologize for being humorous, Crafsman. That's what keeps me coming back for more.
If UA-cam had some kind of Emmy like award, Crafsman you’d earn everyone.
That gift from Crafson is worth it weight in gold. You, Sir, are a fortunate man. That’s a good kid right there.
Brother, your command of 80s culture always leaves me chuckling. And your command of the mediums/medias keeps me coming back.
Thank you.
I don't paint, form, or deal in any way with plastic. This was awesome to watch anyway. 🕺
Craf-son is incredibly talented and I know you are incredibly proud of him!
Thanks for posting a video today. I just got back home from visiting my uncle who's dying of cancer and your videos always help on a hard day.
New levels Crafsman, new levels! Lawd have mercy. Much love brother.
I also love orange and gray.
My two favorite UA-camrs in one place!!!
SNAP! :D Glad to hear someone feels the same! Thank you for watching! Your work is EXCEPTIONAL!!!!!
@@nightfall8764 :D Thank you so much!!!
That synth cover needs to be on Spotify.
I said it before and I'll say it again, Craftsman is the spiritual successor of Bob Ross. I love this channel, keep on. . . Steady Craftin
The work that went into this! This is like a Project Farm video.
Keep Crafting! You are The Bob Ross of Toy Making! Genius doesn’t even begin to describe You!
Mr. Crafsman, watching your videos is akin to listening to soft classical jazz, at night, riding home after a long day. So satisfying and stress relieving. You lift the soul. Bless you Mr. Crafsman.
0:51 that right there's probably one of your priceless collections. If I was your son and you'd show that to me 20+ years from now I'd bust out in tears.
This video rocked + the music and "C'mon Crafsman, you can do this, you can do it. Put your mind to it, and you can do it. " LOL 😁
Thanks CrafsMan!
You know what I love about The Crafs Man? Everything.
1:30 if you have watched all crafsman’s videos and didn’t get pumped by the amount of production quality that was are you even an OG Crafsman fan? Bravo sir!
you're genius mate! 1 - put an end to my research for painting plastic and 2 - YOU GOT STYLEE!!!
This is one of those rare channels that increases in quality as it grows in size. Nothing gets me warm and fuzzy like a high budget Crafsman video.
Man, those transitions are so slick I literally went back a few seconds and watched them again
Crafsman, I love your channel and it always puts a smile on my face, but your chip-tune “Enjoy the Silence” really takes the cake for me. Thanks for enriching my life with that moment 😊
And then Brookes probably would have said something like “gosh dang what an exceedingly strong narrative structure given to a highly technical success story” or something like that!
This is my favorite video of yours by far:
1) show casing your son's work
2) I felt your pain going through every single paint and treatment
3) the solution!
4) Depeche Mode!!!
Now I am motivated again and will try this with my own figures!
Man this is the type of info I put in my back pocket for later use. Thanks for adding to my tool box of knowledge!
Hey craftsman. I'm so grateful for your videos as they've not only helped me become more creative and artistic, but also kind and more spiritual. You've helped me to become a better person basically and I thank you for that.
I'm commenting to ask you to send a prayer to me and the rest of my family as my older sister has fallen terribly ill. She's in a hospital and we are all very scared. If you could just send a prayer our way that would mean the world to us.
Thank you for everything you do craftsman, and I wish you nothing but the best today, tommorow, and the foreseeable future.
God bless.
You just saved a lot of crafters a lot of money trying this on their own. And, you lowered my blood pressure. Thank you CrafsMan. The video is a win for all of us.
Craftsman UA-cam is my virtual cosy corner. I just want to say, thank you Craftsman. 🥠🍦
Listening to you talking to yourself and filming at the end… Man I think this might be my favorite video that was solid gold!👍😁
Really?!? :D Well that is neat to hear! Thank you so much for watching, and taking time to comment!
P.S. That's me ALL THE TIME out at the shop. This episode was one of the first in a while where I had written down stuff to mention. I think I do better (less takes) when I'm just going by the seat of my pants. (The tradeoff there is: I wind up with a LOT more stuff to wade and cut through.) :)
You are the best youtuber, hands down. Just love your humor and delivery. Such a unique voice.
This is the first video I’m seeing if yours and all I can say is thank you, mommy Susan, for this magnificent algorithm
Now who on earth would hit the dislike on Crafsman? Must be somebody needs a hug today.
Crafson he's got some real talent. Depeche Mode and Casio. Two great tastes that taste great together... 100% the best video yet.
Absolutely loving your cover of Enjoy the Silence - the world needs the full version :D Great video as always!
You're my favorite UA-cam personality and it's not close
i just discovered this channel a few days ago, and can i just say: I LOVE IT HERE
enjoy your stay!
i don't ever intend to make figures or critters or kit bash or anything of that nature, but please don't stop making the youtubes.
Crafson is AWESOME. Hopefully he’ll have a UA-cam channel soon. Everything he’s been involved in has been 👍😂
Oh man just when I thought the craftsman could not get better he hits us with some Depeche Mode… you are the best Craftsman
I loved your son's work - those kinds of gifts are absolutely priceless. I hoard everything my daughter makes and gives to me.
It was fun to watch! Crafson is an amazing sculptor. I hope everyone is too blessed to be stressed! Love Gigi, Michael, and Blane Williams
Once again you put a smile on my face. Love watching your videos and listening to your voice. When Uncle Bill led me to your channel this summer, I binged them all in a go. All the best wishes for you and the entire crafsfamily.
I'd sure love a video about gluing plastics!
I just went through a long week of plastic glue / epoxy trials, testing out a bunch of different epoxies and glues made for plastic.
I found the best technique for me was first scuffing the two pieces to be bonded with my dremel and 80 grit.
Then i bond them with JB Weld's Plastic Bonder (black). I make sure to feather out the edges of the epoxy into the roughed of plastic really good rather than leave it as it lies.
After my pieces cured I reinforced the area with a thick layer of regular JB Weld.
The Plastic Bonder is amazingly strong, and the steel reinforced JB Weld adds even more strength and durability. Havent been able to forcibly removed the glued pieces from eachother yet!
Great video Mr. The Crafsman! Thanks for the shoutout. You keep doing your thing my man!
Every goth kid subscriber is gonna comment on that excellent cover. (For lots of us, the Crafsnation shirt is probably the only non-monochrome item in our wardrobes.)
Mannn, this comment made me SMILE! :D Thank you so much!
Crafsman you are the best … seems like I’m not alone in loving the depeche mode cover sneaking in there. You are even better than “stranger things” for bringing the 80’s nostalgia. I loved the 80’s and I love you and your channel.
Crafsman you should stick with that gut feeling and do that glueing video. I personally would love to see a video on glueing plastics. That would be so helpful not just for crafting but also everyday repairs.
Shockingly effective! Wow!
Also... the format of this whole video and how it developed into the music. Ugh... SO GOOD!
That Depeche Mode cover made my night. Thanks for the quality content Crafsman!
13 minutes of pure joy! The video looked amazing (nice transitions!), the information was very useful, and that DM cover was incredible.
You have no idea how long I’ve wanted to figure this out and finally have nice scratch resistant paint on figures. Thank you for this 🔥🙏🔥
All of your information is helpful, Mr. Crafsman. It keeps my craftin steady, and is my number one go-to for inspiration on most of the projects I see all the way through. The techniques I've learned from watching your videos are a joy to show others, and when they ask me how I know this stuff, I just pull up whatever video you did that is on the thing I'm doing. Your channel is not only one of my favorites, but my little 6 year old nephew's as well. Keep up the good work, sir- and have a great weekend.
You dropped the ball there CrafsMan, it's actually Plastic torchure...
🤗
Love your work!
Just when I thought I could not like you any more than I do.... Depeche Mode? My wife and I love your videos!
Love this! I definitely want to see stuff about gluing plastic!
I went back and rewatched this episode and I can’t believe how far you’ve come Crafsman. From transferring pictures onto wood to this. Super cool!! 🥲
Thank you so much. This really does mean a lot to me, reading this. I really appreciate you sticking around with me!
@@TheCrafsMan always!!
Crafsman, I really liked the transitions in this video.
Good on you for keeping your objective in sight and not settling for less.
Love me some CrafsMan having himself a little bit of fun with a really informative video.🥰
I NEVER know what to comment. I just don't. The puppet...the great editing...the extensive knowledge...the equipment... Aaaaaah! I still scratch my head.
I enjoy your videos!
Crafsman, you bring joy to our lives.
This is one of the best channels on all of UA-cam
Thank you so much, sir. Paint not sticking to the thermoplastic has been my biggest problem thus far!
This channel is everything I’ve been searching for. Tips like this are life changing for me right now. I’ve been trying for years at this point to repair various toys and toy accessories for my son so many conventional products seem to fail utterly. I never knew some of these products and techniques existed!
Toys these days are so poorly made and with a young child it’s frustrating to see a toy last a matter of days before it breaks, and not from being thrown or smashed or anything.
Quick story- my son got several of the Jakk’s Pacific Sonic the Hedgehog toys for Christmas last year (2020) and in just two days 3 of them broke and by the week’s end the other 3 had also broken. Interestingly, they were all broken in similar parts of the toy- either a leg joint or other hinged spot. Again, this was done while playing with them rather gently for kids. How is it that toys from my childhood which we played with, stepped on, threw around the house, etc. manage to be in great functioning condition to this day? How did they survive all that use and the ones I buy now are lucky to survive past two weeks? Naturally I was furious with the company. I wrote them an e-mail (minding my tone) explaining how repeatedly their toys kept breaking in the same places, pictures included. Of course I never received a response.
I really am fed up with the lack of integrity from some of these toy manufacturers. However this video makes me feel that at least I can salvage some of these toys for my son’s sake.
Craffsman you are such a delight and your transitions were an absolute joy💕💕
And craffson's present to you was so cute 🥺
Crafman, you are both a scholar and a gentleman. I love you.
Immaculate execution on this one... 🥹
The attention to detail, style, and the CARE... the HEART... that goes into your videos (let alone your work in general) is unequivocally something to aspire to.
A million hearts, CrafsMan! Thank you.
Dear Crafsman, I loved the transitions. And everything else. Thank you!
This was a revelation!! Craftman you are a real American hero!! Now I can paint all my imaginext and g-joes
I LOVED THE BLOOPERS!! You make it seem so effortless, but you clearly spend a lot of time making your videos enjoyable for us all! Thank you!!
One of my favorite videos bc i could see how much you had fun with it.
One of the BEST live shows ive ever seen was depeche mode.
Great rendition. Your videos are friggin awesome
I have no thermoplastic I need painted, but it was impossible not to be invested in the story here. Fantastic video
Maybe I am childish but I giggled at PP Yellow. Also, this is wicked cool and thorough. Thanks, Crafsman!
wow, what's really funny is that I bought some gashapon figures to repaint them and here you come in to save me major headaches. Thanks as always for the awesome videos! :D
The editing on this video was special! Great job, super entertaining !
I love your volg, this is my first time watching you, SO FUNNY! You should do a show for children, teaching them something easy that they can do. Children would love your show!
My favorite video of yours. Culmination of your unique style, humour and excellent sound track. Thanks Craftman.
Wow - thank you for that! It is so very intriguing to me WHICH videos people like most! Thank you!
I just absolutely loved the bloopers at the end dude! great stuff man, keep it up, even if times seem tough, the art you create, in the videos, and the videos themselves, is truly unique and masterful, stay strong bro, kia kaha.
I'm assuming a heat gun would work as well to treat these? This changes the game for these tricky plastics
I'd like to know as well.
Yeah I was wondering the same thing. I imagine that (to paraphrase CraftsDad) "It's a trade-off". The torch is likely a more efficient method but you're at greater risk of scorching the plastic, whereas the heat gun will take longer?
Possibly heat gun won't actually reach the required temperatures, though that seems unlikely? The cool end of a torch is still plenty hot!
Has anyone tried this yet?
Thank you for doing all of that detailed and time-consuming research and testing, it was very helpful.