CraftastropheToday we're gonna build a diorama that explores the darker nature of human beings. Some people think that they can get away with things, but contrary to the popular saying I think that "no bad deed goes unpunished."
Join me today as we build a couple of miniature houses, a gigantic other-worldly creature, sculpt a creep, make some flocking, and just try to have some fun.
So, if this sounds good to you then... let's get our craft on.
A Very BAD MAN - Miniature DioramaCraftastrophe2023-03-18 | Today we're gonna build a diorama that explores the darker nature of human beings. Some people think that they can get away with things, but contrary to the popular saying I think that "no bad deed goes unpunished."
Join me today as we build a couple of miniature houses, a gigantic other-worldly creature, sculpt a creep, make some flocking, and just try to have some fun.
So, if this sounds good to you then... let's get our craft on.
@LittleGiantCrafts @nightcitycrafts @TheCrafsManParachute - Cartoon Animator 5 - A short animated filmCraftastrophe2023-10-20 | Does crime pay? Maybe. Let's find out as we peek in on two murderous thieves, a briefcase of gold, and one parachute.
This is an animated short that I created using Reallusion Cartoon Animator 5, Adobe After Effects, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
@reallusionThe STOLEN FLYING V - Guitar Build and Story - REALLUSION CARTOON ANIMATOR 5Craftastrophe2023-08-18 | Join me today as I build a tiny rock and roll classic: The Gibson Flying V! My Dad will also tell a story (complete with animation) of how this particular Flying V was stolen!
I tested out some very exciting animation software on this project: Cartoon Animator 5 by Reallusion. It really helped me produce some animated shots that would have been very difficult to produce with the usual tools that I use for animation. Go and check out what they have to offer, there is a free trial on the software.
CARTOON ANIMATOR 5: reallusion.com @reallusionMINI GUITAR ACCURATE - Real Wood & Real Strings!Craftastrophe2023-07-14 | I built a tiny guitar based off of the patent drawing for a Gibson Explorer. Check out the full build on Craftastrophe.MOST Accurate MINIATURE GUITAR that I can build with REAL METAL STRINGS! No 3D printing.Craftastrophe2023-07-07 | Today I am going to scratch-build a tiny 1958 Gibson Explorer guitar. Every part of the instrument will be custom-built (No 3D Printing) from the body and neck, the fretboard with metal frets and inlays, to the hardware, knobs, tuners, and even the pickguard!
I will be working with wood, shellac, brass, polystyrene, and resin. I'll also build a few molds along the way to replicate certain parts.
If this sounds good to you then... Let's Get Our Craft On!
ZE FRANK: youtube.com/@zefrankTERROR in SPACE!! - Miniature DioramaCraftastrophe2023-05-27 | Today I will build a space diorama of an ill-tempered and multi-tentacled monster that is wreaking havoc on a small band of astronauts who just want to have a nice picnic.
I will sculpt several figures, and do some rocket building, plus a little air-brushing, and LED lighting to bring this scene to life. I will also build a stage where all this space drama takes place.
If this sounds good to you then... Let's get our craft on!
Build a Little TV - Life is a Stage: youtube.com/watch?v=pcK8jxfoJWYPODCAST with BENTLEY HOUSE MINIS -Episode 9 - Aired on Jan 20, 2022Craftastrophe2023-05-05 | Hello all. On this episode of Craft Pod 13 I am speaking with Ara of Bentley House Minis. Ara is a phenomenal creator that inspired me to build my 1950's sci-fi diorama.
We talk about her very long-term projects, being accepted into a museum, her Addams Family Mansion, reaching 100 thousand subscribers, her Beetlejuice House, and her Captain's Quarters.
Ara also helps me settle a bet that I have with my Dad over what is a dollhouse and what is a diorama!
@BentleyHouseMinis @BentleyHouseKits @AbandonedMiniaturesPODCAST with Bill Making Stuff - Episode 5 - Aired on Sep 15, 2021Craftastrophe2023-04-28 | Outstanding citizens of the Craftiverse I hope that you are well. Here is a podcraft with YouTube sensation Bill Making Stuff. Bill has really been rocking it lately and craftin' up a storm. He makes excellent scratch builds out of odd tidbits, is a master of rust techniques, and is also an excellent illustrator.
I hope that you guys enjoy this conversation. It was a fun one for me. Thank you all. ~T-Nu
Podcast Audio Only RSS Feed: shows.acast.com/craftpod13Life is a Stage -DIORAMACraftastrophe2023-04-21 | Welcome to the theatre of life! Is it a bummer or a blessing? Hmmm... Today I'm going to build a diorama of a stage play where our main character has some choices to make. I will be constructing the plank flooring and curtains, sculpting the character, building a little rowboat, carving some paddles, sculpting some tiny mushrooms, and creating a backdrop with oil paint. I will also be adding a lot of LED lighting and also some fiber optics!
If this sounds good to you then... let's get our craft on.
The Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS): maps.org/about-mapsPODCAST with CRAFSMAN - Episode 3 MUSIC COMMENTS AND MORECraftastrophe2023-04-14 | Join me and Crafsman as we talk about life, craftin', YouTube comments, music, and more. Crafsman cracks me up more than once in this episode. He's the king of subtle humor. : )
Podcast Audio Only RSS Feed: shows.acast.com/craftpod13PODCAST with my DADDY - Episode 2 - HAMBURGER OF DOOM with a side of FRIESCraftastrophe2023-04-14 | What? My Daddy gets onboard Craft Pod 13! They say in space no one can hear you scream... Well, that's a good thing because belting out a scream is about the only appropriate reaction to my Daddy's story the Hamburger of Doom.
Podcast Audio Only RSS Feed: shows.acast.com/craftpod13PODCAST with CRAFSMAN - Episode 1 - The Maiden Voyage!Craftastrophe2023-04-07 | My very first podcast from August of 2021. Join me on this maiden voyage on Craft Pod 13 for a conversation with Crafsman of Steady Craftin.
Podcast Audio Only RSS Feed: shows.acast.com/craftpod13HOW TO Build a WAR BOT from Foam and Polymer Clay.Craftastrophe2023-02-09 | Today I am making a robot whose thirst for blood is only overshadowed by his greed. Yes, that is the sad truth about War Bots. So join me as I build an armature out of wire, flesh out his body with XPS foam, sculpt a head, hands, and feet out of Cosclay, wire up some explosive lighting, and talk about squirrels. Yes, squirrels.
If this sounds good to you then... let's get our craft on!
T-Nu’s WISH LIST: amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/26T3GCQMVYL5Q?ref_=wl_shareConvert a TOY into THE ROAD WARRIOR Truck - MAD MAX 2 - Miniature BuildCraftastrophe2023-01-20 | I''m going back into the Wasteland today to convert a steel toy into a scale model of the tanker truck from The Road Warrior. This is gonna be so much fun, so let's get our craft on!
Nick of CC Minis: youtube.com/@UC-fA8NNWhxYTeP2-jGhHGgQ @CCMinisHOW TO build a KRAMPUS vs. SANTA DioramaCraftastrophe2022-12-21 | Have you ever wondered what happened to Krampus? Well, if you can believe a wholesome organization like the CIA then Krampus and Santa Clause had a showdown in 1962 to find out who is the undisputed king of Christmas... and now one of them lies buried in a shallow grave somewhere in the North Pole. So today I want to build a diorama that shows part of this epic battle. We're gonna' build a rocket ship out of trash, do some sculpting, interior design, airbrushing, and create some snow in a festive, yet disturbing Christmas project! If this sounds good to you then... let's get our craft on.
@Boylei @BentleyHouseMinisHOW TO Make a MONSTER for THANKSGIVING!Craftastrophe2022-11-17 | Thanksgiving is a tough holiday for crafting anything cool... at least for me it is. I just don't have the right mindset to sculpt a turkey or some pilgrims in those silly pilgrim uniforms. So I usually just ignore Thanksgiving (as far as crafting goes), but the food has my full attention. Speaking of food, I've always loved those weird gourds that you find at this time of year. They've always reminded me of little monsters. So I've decided to convert a couple of them into exactly that: MONSTERS! I'm also going to sculpt a little warrior lady to keep these beasts at bay and keep the dinner table safe this year. If this sounds fun to you then... Let's get our craft on!
@TheCrafsMan @RFDHobby @EricsHobbyWorkshop @BillMakingStuff @CCMinisTHE NIGHTMARE after HALLOWEEN Special - Jack Skellington SculptureCraftastrophe2022-10-28 | Today we're gonna try to sculpt Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas, but we're going to portray him in his scarecrow outfit that he's in at the beginning of the film. This will also be a mash-up with Conan the Barbarian because both Jack and Conan are kings.
Also, have you ever wondered what happened to Jack Skellington after The Nightmare Before Christmas? It's a dark tale of Hollywood woe and ultra-violence. If you have the stomach for it then watch the video and you'll find out all of the sordid details. Happy Halloween!
@BillMakingStuffLARGEST CRAFT EVER! Over 6 FEET TALL.Craftastrophe2022-10-07 | Today I am building a large film prop for a YouTube channel called Aaron's Animals. It's a gigantic Military Bird Base for a bunch of really obnoxious birds... not something that you see everyday. This monstrosity will be over 6 and a half feet tall. Oh, and it also needs to be easily disassembled so that it can be shipped to California where the filming will take place. I will also build a few other props, one of which is called a Dookie Tank. What's a Dookie Tank you say? Well, you'll just have to press the 'Play' button to find out.
@AaronsAnimals @BentleyHouseMinis @BillMakingStuffMONSTER CIRCUS in the OLD WEST with BOYLEI HOBBY TIMECraftastrophe2022-09-25 | Yippee-Ki-Yay! Saddle up, because we're riding out into the ol' West to build a traveling show called "T-Nu's Wild West Buffalo Show!"
I am teaming up with the channel 'Boylei Hobby Time' to create a building for his Imaginary Old West town. This is a collaboration that I have been wanting to do for a long time because I am such a fan of Boylei's work.
In this video we're gonna' sculpt a gigantic Thunder Bird (well... as gigantic as 1:72 scale will allow), a formidable Battle Wagon, a Buffalo for tiny T-Nu to ride, and a Snake Oil Wagon for my Daddy as he helps to separate the townsfolk from their hard earned cash.
If this sounds good to you partner then... Let's get our craft on!
Special thanks to Adam Bartley for the Show Banner and excellent illustrations and Magwire Art for the Circus Banners! MAGWIRE ART: magwireart.comASTRO CAT! Aarons Animals SculptureCraftastrophe2022-08-31 | Welcome Citizens of the Craftiverse! Today we're gonna' sculpt a couple of figures and construct a wooden spaceship from trash. I'm building a diorama for my two new friends Aaron and Michael. They have a successful YouTube channel called 'Aaron's Animals.'
Aaron is a great visual effects artist. His videos mainly consist of his cat, Michael, getting into different adventures and trouble. Go and check out his fun videos! youtube.com/c/AaronsAnimals
I wanted the final sculpture that I'm making in today's video to reflect Michael's seeming knack for getting himself into predicaments. The final diorama needs to tell a quick visual story to convey the overall concept and vibe of Aaron's Channel. Let's see if we can do that.
So join me and we'll do a lot of sculpting, a little woodwork, a touch of watercolor, a spot of trash-bashing, and other fun stuff.
If this sounds good to you then, "Let's Get Our Craft On."
00:00 - Intro 00:33 - Design & Sculpting 03:34 - Research 04:27 - Wire Braiding & Armature 05:48 - Build a Wooden Base 07:38 - Rocket Build 09:52 - Painting 11:48 - The Last Few Details 12:41 - Final Results 13:57 - UFOBad Neighbors - A Craftiverse DioramaCraftastrophe2022-07-28 | Hello amazing citizens of the Craftiverse. Today we are exploring another timeline of reality that may not be so different from our on. Even in the darkest and most remote regions of space you can still get stuck living next to neighbors who are not... ideal.
Join me as we create a fun diorama using Cosclay, Apoxie Sculpt, foam board, sand, resin, and even some static grass. Also, we'll build an adorable little guitar and amplifier, and a kiddie pool. Plus, we have a really fun and useful wood weathering technique to show you.
If this sounds fun to you then, let's get our craft on!
00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Let's Build a Tiny House 03:05 - Foam Base for Diorama 03:51 - Kiddie Pool 05:07 - Sculpting Figures 06:50 - A Little Guitar 08:15 - Painting 09:27 - UV Resin and Resin Pour 10:07 - Build a Fence 11:04 - A Sandy Yard 12:03 - Crack a Sidewalk 12:56 - A Few Last Details 14:23 - Final ResultsLets Build a Wormhole to a New Reality - DioramaCraftastrophe2022-06-25 | Today we are exploring another strange reality of the Craftiverse. A place chock full of Space Hillbillies, overgrown house cats, and insanity cherries. Yelp ratings of this reality are 1 Star, so you don't really want to plan a vacation there. We'll be using a large variety of crafting materials like Sculpey, Cosclay, deep pour resin, pool noodles, flocking, static grass, plaster of Paris, foam board, and some new Vallejo paints! If this sounds fun to you then, let's get out craft on!
00:00 - Intro 00:54 - Sculpting Begins 02:29 - Create a Foam Base 04:13 - More Sculpting 04:53 - Painting 05:54 - Tree Flocking 07:16 - Resin Portal 08:23 - Tree Stump & Axe 10:13 - Lights & Wiring 12:43 - The Last Few Details 13:32 - Final ResultsCraftastrophe Live StreamCraftastrophe2022-06-22 | ...Trap Door DioramaCraftastrophe2022-06-03 | Hello Citizens of the Craftiverse! Today we'll explore another parallel reality. A place where trap doors, bad fish, ray-guns, poor decisions, and greed all take center stage.
Oh, I nearly forgot... I'm going to build a diorama based off of this reality. I'll be using Super Sculpey, Cosclay, UV Resin, Foam, my Laser Cutter, plus a bunch of other processes and materials. Also, this is my first ever attempt at a deep resin pour. Nerve-wracking! : )
Alright, strap in and I'll fire up the rockets as we head into the Craftiverse to get our craft on! ~T-Nu
00:00 - Intro 00:49 - Sculpting 03:18 - Painting 03:46 - Flooring 04:38 - Rocky Base 07:32 - Painting and UV Resin 09:17 - Deep Resin Pour 11:29 - Final ResultsLets Build Some WARRIORS of the CRAFTIVERSECraftastrophe2022-05-15 | Hello all, today we are exploring some of the strange realities of the Multi-Dimensional Craftiverse. I will sculpt a little band of Warriors, and create a small diorama and stand to hold them. I am also experimenting with using UV Resin both as a glue and a coating. Oh, and I also am using my XTool D1 Laser Cutter for the first time!!! Come on, let's have some fun!!
00:00 - Intro 00:56 - Sculpting 01:23 - UV Resin 04:16 - Painting 06:06 - Laser Cutter 08:17 - Stand for Figures 09:50 - Final ResultsWe BLEW UP the DOLLAR STORE!Craftastrophe2022-04-28 | Here is a quick behind the scenes music video of how we blew up the Dollar Store in Beyond Crafterdome. It's a combination of Photoshop, After Effects, still images, and video overlays for the fire and explosions. Oh, and this is all set to a rap song... this is not a typo.
@TheCrafsMan @BillMakingStuff @Boylei @KnarbMakes @CCMinisLets Build a WAR RIG! MAD MAX Cars!Craftastrophe2022-04-12 | Today we enter into a strange backwater wasteland of the Craftiverse. In order to survive we must build a War Rig called Shite Rider and race to the Dollar Store. Join me as we convert this Hot Wheels truck into a Death Machine!
00:00 - Intro 02:20 - Project Overview 02:51 - Take Vehicle Apart 03:47 - Paint Removal and Painting 04:55 - Truck Weapons 07:53 - Psychological Warfare 09:30 - Windows Vista Truck Overview 10:27 - Skit T-Nu and Daddy 11:53 - Letters from the Wasteland 13:24 - Secret Weapon 14:47 - BP Customs 15:28 - Final Results 16:42 - Death RaceSpace Invaders Resin Light BoardCraftastrophe2022-03-22 | Today I'm gonna' build a clear resin LED light board based off of the old arcade game Space Invaders. We'll cut and shape some jeweler's wax, do some mold-making, tint, pour, and pressurize some resin, do a little woodworking, and have a lot of fun. My Daddy will also tell you the story of how he scored the most points on Space Invaders ever... only to have been cheated out of being in the Guinness Book of World Records.
00:00 - Start 00:46 - Building Begins 01:36 - Cutting Wax 02:21 - Molding Game Pieces 03:55 - Design Problems 04:35 - Mad Math 05:36 - Clear Resin 08:02 - Daddy's Story 10:06 - Creating a Shadowbox 12:04 - Art of Atari 13:05 - Installing LED's 13:25 - FINAL RESULTS 14:06 - Free Video Game!Happiness and Craftin #SHORTCraftastrophe2022-03-13 | These are a few things that make me happy! : )SCULPTING - Tools and TechniquesCraftastrophe2022-03-04 | Today I go over a few of my sculpting tools and techniques that save my time and sanity!
@TheCrafsManUndead Astronaut SculptureCraftastrophe2022-02-26 | A quick overview of sculpting a 1950's inspired undead astronaut.Fighting Rooster - Custom SculptureCraftastrophe2022-02-18 | Chickens??? Well, no. It's a rooster. It's a rooster who used to be a boxer. Now, he's just a rooster with a bad attitude. Join me as I sculpt this maladjusted citizen of the coop.
INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/cajun_craftastropheOCTOPUS Pressure Washer Art #shortsCraftastrophe2022-02-15 | Pressure washing an octopus on my carport! Check out the rest of my fun videos at Craftastrophe!Lets Build a Spaceship - #ShortsCraftastrophe2022-02-06 | Let's Build a Wooden Spaceship!
Check out other fun videos on YouTube at Craftastrophe: youtube.com/c/CajunCraftastropheLady Zombie Sculpture - Season 2 Ep. 1Craftastrophe2022-01-30 | Welcome back to the first episode of Season 2! I missed you guys and gals. Today I'm going to be sculpting a Lady Zombie because I owe a big favor to a friend of mine. His company is called 'Zombie and the Brain,' so I will create the sculpture based on that.
I'll also be building a little mountain for the zombie to stand on. That way she can show off the brain that she took from some poor hapless soul.
00:00 - Start 01:14 - Armature Construction 02:11 - Mountain out of XPF Foam 04:08 - Armature Positioning 04:37 - Rough Sculpt 05:31 - Adding Hair 06:06 - Clothes 07:08 - Brain Sculpt 07:42 - Hand and More Details 09:12 - Base Coat 09:48 - Fixing the Hand 10:27 - Baking Soda Dispenser 10:40 - Wish List and Patreon 11:15 - Painting 12:17 - Add Gravel to Mountain 13:15 - Mounting Sculpture to Base 14:15 - Final ResultsSpiritual Advisor - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2022-01-03 | This is painting from Magwire Art. You see, she is my wife and... she paints. Get some spiritual advice from this fortune teller because word on the street is - you need it! : )Season 1 FINALE - PART 3 of the Undead Astronaut DioramaCraftastrophe2021-12-24 | Merry Christmas! In this video we'll have some holiday fun and also finish off my 1950's Retro Kitchen diorama. Also included is a fun recap of Season 1 and other Christmas oddities. We'll make all kinds of tiny kitchen accessories and also one heck of a mess... Intergalactic Hookworms are not known for their domestic cleanliness or personal hygiene - you've been warned! : )
00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Start Craftin' a Floor 02:05 - Let's Make a Crate 02:44 - Food Boxes 03:59 - Little Dishes 05:43 - Worm Beer 06:16 - Magwire Art 07:30 - Christmas Skit 09:25 - A Doorknob & Table 12:03 - Inspiration 13:20 - Board up the Windows 13:50 - Investigation Wall 15:05 - Season 1 Recap! 18:13 - Table Stains and Wall Outlet 19:21 - Pillow Case for a Worm 20:50 - Fun Food Details 21:54 - Seasons Greetings! 22:26 - Christmas Craftin' Tip 23:31 - Final ResultsMy FIRST DIORAMA! PART 2Craftastrophe2021-12-04 | In this video I begin the process of building a 1950's styled diorama for the first time. Come along as I make a tiled floor, walls, cabinets, a sink, a door, and some other stuff. This has been such an immense learning process for me. This is PART 2 of my Undead Astronaut series. Okay, let's get our craft on! PATREON: patreon.com/user?u=54104013
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00:00 - Start 00:24 - Craftin' Begins 01:14 - Cutting Foam 03:20 - Claude's Clam Closet 05:04 - Back to Craftin' 05:29 - Building a Door 06:33 - Tiled Floor 07:07 - Kitchen Sink 07:50 Cosclay Faucet 08:22 - Baseboards and MoldingsCharlie Brown Pumpkin Obsession - #ShortsCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Did Linus from The Peanuts grow up to be a psychopath?Claudes Internet Fame - #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Will internet "fame" go to Claude's head? You decide.Claudes Smokey and the Bandit - #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Claude tells us about how he gets mistaken for Burt Reynolds in Smokey and the Bandit.Claudes Cook Book - #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Claude wrote a cookbook... God help us!Claude - Rock Band - #shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Claude lets the cat out of the bag about his old rock band.Claudes First Autograph - #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Claude recently got asked for an autograph, let him tell you how it went down.Claude Questions - My Baby Boy - #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Claude tells about the day he met his son, T-Nu.How to Braid - #shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Braided wire is perfect for crafting and even better if sung to music!Mr. Bob Ross - #shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | Let's just put some happy little caffeine molecules in our system.Exit Wound - #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | The worst place for an exit wound...Disco Weapon #Shorts - Cajun CraftastropheCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | The most dangerous weapon ever created... Disco.Tuna Riot #ShortsCraftastrophe2021-11-22 | How the Cat Revolution begins...