I gotta admit out of all the videos that I have seen trying to figure out how to make these guys. Your videos have helped out the most. From my first custom to my latest ones there is a huge difference in quality and they look so much better, thank you so much for posting all the tips and tricks to help us out.
Hi, Thank you!! I am so glad you were able to take something from this video! That's what it's all about! Thanks so much for the comment and I wish you all the best of luck with your future projects!!
Haha I had to watch the video to remember! It was a painting of a lion I don't think I have any picture of that one with me. I'll have to ask him for some add at it to an update video. :)
I don't know what the hell I'd do without your videos showcasing how to ACTUALLY make a custom Funko Pop. Getting ready to start two of my own (Surfing Pikachu and camo Dutch from Predator) and these are exactly the tips/steps I needed. THANK YOU!!!!!
+Billy Raby Awesome!! :D if you are going to try sculpting use Testators Clear coat lacquer. it works best with super Sculpey clay. If you are just painting you can go ahead and use Krylon Crystal Clear. Hope that's not to confusing. Best of luck!!! :)
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who had the problem with the primer. I tried to prime a pop (this was my first time doing so, mind you) and when it stayed sticky you can understand my fear, lol
+Team Super Awesome Art so I customs myself. not nearly as good as you lol but do you perfer sculpey clay over actual clay? sculpey seems to be the go to when it comes to customs.
+Danii Gibbs I do like Sculpey a lot. The reason being is they have a few different types of Sculpey clay varying in firmness. Also I know how Sculpey clay reacts to heat, paint , primer, etc. I'm not sure what you mean by actual clay though? Do you mean like an air dry clay? If so you have to be careful with air dry clay. they tend to shrink when they dry and that leads to cracking if used on a pop.
I just bought a Pop figure of the Titan from Titanfall 2. It seems very stiff and was wondering if there are any parts that can be removed. i want to strip all the paint and redo the whole paint job. I would just start pulling myself, but i don't want to break it by accident. mind you, this is my first pop figure, so I'm not sure what I can and can't do (other than it being like Munnies).
For the most part if there is a seam you can heat it up a bit to melt the glue and you should be a able to remove that limb. I haven't worked with that pop so I'm not sure what can be removed. Also you don't have to strip factory paint if you are priming the pop. Primer will cover there factory paint. Hope this helps a bit :)
Hey Jenny how are u... I just wanted to give u a lil helpful pointer... u should use angelus acrylic paint when u paint figures. They have every color imaginable.... and its not gross like other acrylics
Yes, with the female pop bodies being so small this is common. You have to be careful of how much sculpting you do on the head when the body is tiny. You can always build your sculpt with tin foil and then sculpt on top of that so that the sculpt is lighter.
Vinyl has a vary smooth surface and Acrylic paint will peel off of vinyl. In order to prevent this we prime our pops. Primer will stick to the vinyl and won't peel off. Then you can paint on top of the primer with Acrylic paint.
My original character that i have has ginger hair and he kinda looks like Adlet from this anime i watched but its because its his second regeneration what funnko pop should i get to customize? forgot to mention hes a feminine male so would i use a female funko pop for it?
I would pick a pop hat most looks like your vision so that your customizing will be easiest. Funko makes a few anime style pops. I'd say look at those to see if you find something you can work with. You can use a female pop if it matches the look you are going for, I'd say try and pick one that already resembles what you are going for. Less work. :)
"Sticky" is caused by the actual plastic and paint combination, nothing to do with humidity. FYI. In the model making world the term "Tackiness" or "Tacky" is the correct terms when talking about that particular issue. Great video btw.
+Evilos Customs You know what you're right I do remember having issues with some paint/ sealant even clay combinations when I first started out. Thanks for all the info and I'm glad you liked the video. :)
Your video is very informative, I need to try brush on sealer. In all the years ive been doing custom ive never used it. I wonder if you can reduce it and shoot it through an airbrush?
+Evilos Customs I Like that brush on sealer because it doesn't react to any of the clay or epoxies so I don't have to worry what I'm using when I'm sculpting. We do use a spray on seal for all our 3D printed figures. The pray does give the figures a super shiny glossy seal that looks really good on those figures and the spray doesn't react to the printer filament or paints we use on those so it always gives a great result. That is a super good question, I have never tried the seal with airbrush. I feel like it drys a little faster then paint so it might be tricky but it wouldn't hurt to try. I'm surprised they don't make a seal to use with spray guns. I never thought to look into that.
I dont like the grey hair on bride of Chucky Lady in the film it is jet black before she dyes can you tell me the paint I need also some steps to change Thank You x
This is our first time making a custom. We’ve bought a Jessica Jones pop and we’re giving her a paint job to look like Toni Topaz. Should we sand it before painting?
these are all super cool customs but the ones with kinda realistic eyes and such or just coloured eyes in general isn't something done with funk pops so the realistic eye ones just look kinda weird to me
+IckleSwitch Candy These are custom so I can give any of them the more classic black Pop eye upon request. In fact it would be way easier to just paint black dots for eyes. :) It's just fun to sometimes think outside the box and really get to be creative. I've noticed even Funko being creative and adding more details into eyes every now and then, like there new Cheshire Cat Pop doesn't have black eyes.
it really would, like a classic doomsday with all his bones, i saw the shredder you guys did, i think you'd pull of Doomsday perfectly anyway, keep it up, love seeing what you guys make no matter what it is haha :)
Thanks man I really appreciate the support! hopefully in the new year we'll come up with some cool stuff. I haven't been able to post any new customs because everything we have made these last 3 months have been Christmas gift orders and i don't want to spoil any surprises by posting the video of finished Pop. :p So I'll be posting all those soon too! ~Jenny
+Beast Mode121 Hey only some are bobble heads. I know all the marvel and star wars pops are bobble heads are for sure. Then there are a bunch of other once that are not bobbles. :)
We use our home oven. according to the Sculpey website it is safe to use in your home oven. But I do suggest taking a look at the site yourself before deciding if it's something your be comfortable doing. They also make small clay baking ovens. they sell them on amazon and at craft stores. :)
This is my first custom and do some of the heads have different sizes because I've seen some where they switch the bodies and the head does not fit on so if that happens what do I do
that's weird I'll look into it and make sure I get it working. thanks for letting me know. you can try finding it if you go through the cideos on my channel. if you still can't find it. I'll send you the link. :) Thanks for watching and I'm glad this was useful.
Great stuff , my question is is it safe to bake the Funko Pop figures in the oven just wondering if there isn't any toxins that would omit from what the company uses ? I know super sculpty is baked that way just curious before attempting. I use green stuff but it's more expensive but self hardens problem is it's very sticky when working with .
Do you know how to possibly sand the hands to make them smaller, but without totally destroying them? I got a blank doll, and I don't like how the hands are so big. Do you have any tips or instructions?
I use super sculpey clay and it is oven safe and does not let out any toxins. If you are at all worried please visit Super Sculpey website and read their product overview to get all the info one their product. If you are really worried about using the product in your home oven they do sell small craft ovens that you can use instead of your home oven. I use it in my home oven but I would definitely read up on the product and decide for yourself on how you'd like to go about using the product.
Does anyone know if you can you use Liquitex Prof Acrylic Heavy Body???? I know she uses soft but just wondering if you can use any acrylic type of paint.
YuriSama4 yes you can use any acrylic paint. The texture of your paint might be a little different but it should work just the same. You might want to thin out the paint with some water if you find it's ti thick. Best wishes with your project. :)
The Wreck It Ralph Pop I used was given to me because it was quite scuffed up and had no box so it was definitely not worth the price you quoted. Instead of throwing it out I took it and made something different with it. You should definitely try and take a Pop that is on sale/marked way down or one that has been used or to warn to display and turn it into something you made. Maybe give it as a gift to a loved one. :) Who knows you might be great at it!
Cool! Yeah, I've considered it. I recently got some Star Trek ones at toys r us for $.90, but the only problem is that the boxes were destroyed. The paint is still great. I might try the diy ones. :)
Have you guys ever worked with Apoxie sculpt? I have some and I was wondering if it works with pops well too. Also, does the vinyl not melt in the oven?
I had to cut off and sand away a few parts from a base pop. I did my best to sand down the vinyl to be as smooth as possible, but of course it’s not as sleek as the surrounding, untouched vinyl. Will the difference in texture be glaring after I paint it? Should I try to sand it down more? (I’m considering putting a very thin layer of Sculpey over the sanded parts. Could that work?)
Great video! I have several I want to make but don't have the money to commission them. I was wondering if you know how using apoxie sculpting stuff would work? I've seen several other videos using that, so I'm not sure if I should use that and paint it, because then I have more customization for my colors and no need to bake, or if I should bake and use clay, as it seems that's what most people do. Do you have any tips for either for a first time funko maker?
Hi i am thinking of making a custom pop figure and bought DAS modelling clay, what are your thoughts on DAS modelling clay compared to supersculpey clay, is there a big difference between the two? Thanks :)
+Zedito Fate I've never used DAS so I couldn't tell you if it will work to sculpt on Pops. Usually the way air dry clay works is once you take it out of the package the moister in the clay begins to dry out allowing it to harden. I found that this causes the clay to shrink slightly. The biggest concern would be once put the clay on the pop and it shrinks it might crack. Like I said I've never used that brand but maybe look into the product and find out if it tends to shrink. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for watching and let me know how it goes!! :) ~ Jenny
Hi I'm making my first custom pop I really want to make a Female Commander Shepard from Mass Effect. And I think I'm just going to take the male they make and put on a girl head using your video tutorial...BUT IF I CAN ASK YOUR ADVICE I'm looking for a head with a nice black bob haircut for the figure any suggestions it's hard to find
I'm looking to make an original tron funko pop. I think I'm getting a little over zealous but, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I was going to try an make a clear resin in the body and head to act as the lines for neon. I was going to place a led light inside the pop. My question to you before I start working on it, are the bodies hollow? Will this work at all? Any thoughts?
The bodies are generally solid and the heads are hollow. thoough I have seen artist that do add light the body so it can be done. I'm not quite sure how you are going to use the resin making it hard to give advice on how to go about it. I hope this helps a little best of luck with your project!! :)
Yeah I figured I would paint on the decals of the suit and helmet and then cut them out. Afterwards I was going to make a clear resin to fill in those spaces putting the led light inside the vinyl doll. If it is sold it might make this much harder. I guess I will have to play around with the idea some more before I start. Thanks!
+Sam Nesselle You can just paint on a pop with out priming. It not an absolute must. The reason I prime to to make sure the paintwork will last and wont chip. Also the colors on the pop might come through so you might have to give it a few coats to get full coverage depending on the paint/colors you are using.
Hello :) thx for the great video!! I don't want my custom pops shiney.. more matte similar to the original Pops.. would you recommend the americana duraclear matte varnish or ultra matte? ^_^❤
Jewelry Bonney hey thanks for watching. I have never tride ultra Matt so I really can't say what it would look like. Bit I would think it would be more of what you were looking for. if you like you can try ultra matt and if you find you don't like it you can go over it with the Matt. I hope that helps some. sorry I couldn't speak from expirenc.
hi, I seen a lot of your videos and you have a great works, congratulations. I have a question about the baking the supersculpey in this kind of custom. How much time and what temperature do you use for baking the sculpey in the vynil figure?. I really fear to damage the funko and all my process on it. Thank you very much for these videos, It's a real help for me in this work. I see you from spain ( Sorry about my english). continue like this, thanks again!! I'm motivated to continue with more projects.
Hi thank you for watching :) You can use the directions on the back of the sculpey box and use the temperature it says there. Just watch your figure because all ovens are different if it's too hot lower the temperature and leave it in for 5 more min. or so. Your vinyl wont melt but it might get to soft if it's to hot so just watch the temperature. Best of luck with all your future projects!!! :)
Quick question: the only color brands near where I live are Americana, Folkart and Apple barrel - I'm having trouble finding the right color for flesh tones (I need ones for a Caucasian pop and an African American pop) do you have any recommendations for a specific color amongst these specific brands?
Hi, If you can't find the color you are looking for you might have to mix to get the right pigments. So use a brown that is close to that you want and add white and reds and it will allow you to change tones.
hi! I am in love with ur guys work! I was wondering if u could recommend a POP! that would be great to use for a Bucky Barnes civilian? like the scene where he's buying plums, lol...thanks & I subbed to ur guys channel as ur tips help so much!
Do you remember what kind of figure the grey haired one was (the one you used the head of)? I've been trying to find it but I'm not having any luck. It would be perfect for a custom I want to do.
Follow the temperature listed on the clay you are using. All ovens are different so you might have to adjust by lowering the heat and upping the time you leave the pop in the oven. just kind of watch the pop and if it gets too soft adjust the heat. The pop wont melt at the clay curing temperature it might bet a little soft then harden back up once it's cool.
Best advice is pic a custom that looks most like the custom you want to make and then plan out what you want to add and figure out what is the beast way to go about it. Follow the steps in the video. :)
I gotta admit out of all the videos that I have seen trying to figure out how to make these guys. Your videos have helped out the most. From my first custom to my latest ones there is a huge difference in quality and they look so much better, thank you so much for posting all the tips and tricks to help us out.
Hi, Thank you!! I am so glad you were able to take something from this video! That's what it's all about! Thanks so much for the comment and I wish you all the best of luck with your future projects!!
I’ve looked at a few videos for this and this one is probably the best. Thanks
U can also boil water and put the clay inside. It will harden the same. Beats putting in the oven.
You can but I find sculpey gets very brittle with that method
I'm a little interested in what the guys painting
Haha I had to watch the video to remember! It was a painting of a lion I don't think I have any picture of that one with me. I'll have to ask him for some add at it to an update video. :)
At what temperature should we put the oven so that the sculpey dries well and the Funko Pop is not damaged? Thank you
I don't know what the hell I'd do without your videos showcasing how to ACTUALLY make a custom Funko Pop. Getting ready to start two of my own (Surfing Pikachu and camo Dutch from Predator) and these are exactly the tips/steps I needed. THANK YOU!!!!!
This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you!
+Billy Raby Awesome!! :D if you are going to try sculpting use Testators Clear coat lacquer. it works best with super Sculpey clay. If you are just painting you can go ahead and use Krylon Crystal Clear. Hope that's not to confusing. Best of luck!!! :)
Thanks so much, I'm trying to make one for my wedding wish me luck lol
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Your so talented and a genius thank you so much
Thanks for watching!!! Best of luck with your future custom!! :D
Fresh prince Pop.... ohhhhhh sooooo dope!💯✔️✔️✔️💯
Thank you!!!
I would like to make a diy funko of myself I think a personalized funko would be pretty dope
+Lou Fragliossi You should totally do it! :D
+Team Super Awesome Art it looks super hard for real
This was an awesome video, big help on trying to do one of my 1st custom funko pop . trying to tackle something no one has done .
+Alfredo Garcia Awesome, I'm glad this video was able to help you out! Best of luck with your project! :D
+Team Super Awesome Art
thank you for the reply and encouragement
Great videos with all the info I was looking for, thanks so much!
+Kelly V Thank you so much for watching, I'm glad it was helpful. Best of luck with your project. :)
making my first tonight. you were so much help! thank you!!!
Very helpful and nicely done. I'll save this video for when I start with this.
This is wonderful thank you so much for sharing.
I’m glad to know that I’m not the only one who had the problem with the primer. I tried to prime a pop (this was my first time doing so, mind you) and when it stayed sticky you can understand my fear, lol
thanks for this. i'm excited to try my first one soon and this was very helpful.
YOU ARE AMAZING!
Thanks for the kind words! You are awesome! :D
i love the shirt!!
+Danii Gibbs Haha Thanks!! :D
+Team Super Awesome Art so I customs myself. not nearly as good as you lol but do you perfer sculpey clay over actual clay? sculpey seems to be the go to when it comes to customs.
+Team Super Awesome Art if there is even a difference between the two lol
+Danii Gibbs I do like Sculpey a lot. The reason being is they have a few different types of Sculpey clay varying in firmness. Also I know how Sculpey clay reacts to heat, paint , primer, etc. I'm not sure what you mean by actual clay though? Do you mean like an air dry clay? If so you have to be careful with air dry clay. they tend to shrink when they dry and that leads to cracking if used on a pop.
Thank you for the video! Even if it’s old at this point:)
Korri.Pre omg finally someone in 2020 lol I’m making a Harry styles one for my sister! Fingers crossed! 🤞
Thank you SO MUCH for this video. I just discovered your videos and this one in particular is super helpful. I can't wait to get started!!!
This was very helpful
Awesome best of luck with your project!!!
This video was so helpful! Making my first custom!
+phoenixphace900 Awesome! I'm so glad this helped you. Best of luck on your project!! :D
OMFG the Goku you showed me gives me life
+Vendettis It's that awesome Hutch made that one. I have to make that video too!..I keep forgetting :P
Team Super Awesome Art it is more then awesome it's...SUPERIOR and BRILLIANT
Great video. You're custom pops are amazing!
+@InSoxWeTrust Thanks so much I'm glad you like them!! :D
I always wanted to see this because I wanted to buy a Do It Yourself Funko Pop
What airbrush kit do you guys use?
Just watched this video and I am sure it definitely help
Awesome! Best of luck with your future project!!
thank you for the tutorial :) i'm making esmerelda from hunchback of notre dame
This is awesome! definitely saving and subscribing this, I gotta get all these tools to start a project!
What are you looking to make?
Until I get my tools, I really don't know where to start. I do have a few in mind like creating some Japanimation characters.
Nice! I'm new to this whole sculpting thing myself. Let's stay in touch. Would love to have someone to talk to about this process.
***** Yep!
What was this filmed at, 12 frames per second? (Great video otherwise!)
Amazing hun well done, I'd love a custom, to scared to try my self
would you use epoxy putty? only i have some milliput left over from something else. thanks !
Yes you can. :)
thank you!
Do have more videos of the custom TMNT sculptures? I would like to see more detail on how u sculpted the heads and bodies.
Kiyon Kennedy link to the TMNT video. We have a Master Splinter video too :) th-cam.com/video/qLfWNeYlCWU/w-d-xo.html
I just bought a Pop figure of the Titan from Titanfall 2. It seems very stiff and was wondering if there are any parts that can be removed. i want to strip all the paint and redo the whole paint job. I would just start pulling myself, but i don't want to break it by accident.
mind you, this is my first pop figure, so I'm not sure what I can and can't do (other than it being like Munnies).
For the most part if there is a seam you can heat it up a bit to melt the glue and you should be a able to remove that limb. I haven't worked with that pop so I'm not sure what can be removed. Also you don't have to strip factory paint if you are priming the pop. Primer will cover there factory paint. Hope this helps a bit :)
great info here I'll be using awesome video. I may just be tired as hell but when ever you say figure I'm hearing figger.
Thanks for the vid
+Just Magic Vids Thank you for watching and I hope it helps you out in some way :)
+Team Super Awesome Art could you do a tutorial on the controller and headset?
Hey Jenny how are u... I just wanted to give u a lil helpful pointer... u should use angelus acrylic paint when u paint figures. They have every color imaginable.... and its not gross like other acrylics
Would you recommend removing all the paint before baking? I can’t tell if you have removed most of it first? Thanks , great video and great help 😊
You don't have to remove the paint on pops. Some vinyls you do have to but not pops. You be find especially if you plan on priming the pop.
If you're uncomfortable cutting off the head of the funko pop can you just paint an already existing pop
Do you think I could use hot glue instead of clay?
I made a black canary pop but the head was too heavy for the body, have you ever had that problem and how do you solve it? Xx
Yes, with the female pop bodies being so small this is common. You have to be careful of how much sculpting you do on the head when the body is tiny. You can always build your sculpt with tin foil and then sculpt on top of that so that the sculpt is lighter.
@@teamsuperawesomeart4337 Thank you for replying, this was really helpful ^_^ xx
Great video! do you have a way to create custom boxes for your pop vinyls?
Hi thank you I'm glad it was helpful. We don't make boxes but I think you can get templates online for pop boxes. :)
Let's say your figure has a long-sleeved shirt (a pretty thin one), would you be able to sand it down so it could be short sleeves? Thanks!
Yes you can. you might have to sculpt the short sleeve but you can sand down the long sleeve.
What do you mean by the paint doesn’t ‘stick’ to the vinyl?
Vinyl has a vary smooth surface and Acrylic paint will peel off of vinyl. In order to prevent this we prime our pops. Primer will stick to the vinyl and won't peel off. Then you can paint on top of the primer with Acrylic paint.
Team Super Awesome Art Ooh got it! Thank you!
My original character that i have has ginger hair and he kinda looks like Adlet from this anime i watched but its because its his second regeneration
what funnko pop should i get to customize?
forgot to mention hes a feminine male so would i use a female funko pop for it?
I would pick a pop hat most looks like your vision so that your customizing will be easiest. Funko makes a few anime style pops. I'd say look at those to see if you find something you can work with. You can use a female pop if it matches the look you are going for, I'd say try and pick one that already resembles what you are going for. Less work. :)
Team Super Awesome Art I only have one funko pop and that’s Amethyst from Steven universe
"Sticky" is caused by the actual plastic and paint combination, nothing to do with humidity. FYI. In the model making world the term "Tackiness" or "Tacky" is the correct terms when talking about that particular issue. Great video btw.
+Evilos Customs You know what you're right I do remember having issues with some paint/ sealant even clay combinations when I first started out. Thanks for all the info and I'm glad you liked the video. :)
Your video is very informative, I need to try brush on sealer. In all the years ive been doing custom ive never used it. I wonder if you can reduce it and shoot it through an airbrush?
+Evilos Customs I Like that brush on sealer because it doesn't react to any of the clay or epoxies so I don't have to worry what I'm using when I'm sculpting. We do use a spray on seal for all our 3D printed figures. The pray does give the figures a super shiny glossy seal that looks really good on those figures and the spray doesn't react to the printer filament or paints we use on those so it always gives a great result.
That is a super good question, I have never tried the seal with airbrush. I feel like it drys a little faster then paint so it might be tricky but it wouldn't hurt to try. I'm surprised they don't make a seal to use with spray guns. I never thought to look into that.
When using the DIY funko, can I change the arms posture?
For example, turning one until it touches the "chin"
Does hair spray work on sealing
Hey no not on pops unfortunately.
I dont like the grey hair on bride of Chucky Lady in the film it is jet black before she dyes can you tell me the paint I need also some steps to change Thank You x
This is our first time making a custom. We’ve bought a Jessica Jones pop and we’re giving her a paint job to look like Toni Topaz. Should we sand it before painting?
Hi I'm so sorry for the delay, I just saw your question. You don't have to sand but I recommend priming your pop before paint.
you have probably been asked a hundred times. But how did you make the fabric for the bandanas stiff and usable?
Do you HAVE to Prime your figure? Say if you just want to repaint it's body do you have to? Thanks. Love the video by the way.
I'm doing my very first custom, I'm so happy and terrifying because for now I'm doing good...
I'm very new to making custom pops. Is priming a must?
I have a question, what would you recommend for gitd painting a pop? I primer my zero and painted him witb a spray paint oil base. And made him yellow
Just want to ask....what is the size of the funko head? Thank you in advance 😃
Great video! Do you mind listing out the recommended product names/ details in a list? I couldn’t see some of the products. Thanks in advance!
Can you use air dry clay?
I will do a medusa funko pop ♡
these are all super cool customs but the ones with kinda realistic eyes and such or just coloured eyes in general isn't something done with funk pops so the realistic eye ones just look kinda weird to me
+IckleSwitch Candy These are custom so I can give any of them the more classic black Pop eye upon request. In fact it would be way easier to just paint black dots for eyes. :) It's just fun to sometimes think outside the box and really get to be creative. I've noticed even Funko being creative and adding more details into eyes every now and then, like there new Cheshire Cat Pop doesn't have black eyes.
omg, i know it must take ages to do these, but please do Doomsday haha itd be so cool! all your customs are awesome.
+ThePointlessSkills Thank you!! AND We were talking about that the other day Doomsday would make an awesome pop! :D
it really would, like a classic doomsday with all his bones, i saw the shredder you guys did, i think you'd pull of Doomsday perfectly
anyway, keep it up, love seeing what you guys make no matter what it is haha :)
Thanks man I really appreciate the support! hopefully in the new year we'll come up with some cool stuff. I haven't been able to post any new customs because everything we have made these last 3 months have been Christmas gift orders and i don't want to spoil any surprises by posting the video of finished Pop. :p So I'll be posting all those soon too! ~Jenny
oh awesome! looking forward to seeing them :)
Im starting my own pop figure collection and why are yours not boble heads?
+Beast Mode121 Hey only some are bobble heads. I know all the marvel and star wars pops are bobble heads are for sure. Then there are a bunch of other once that are not bobbles. :)
Thanks :)
+Beast Mode121 Best of luck to you. :)
I’ve heard while using super sculpy and baking your vinyl it can make toxic fumes is that true?
Can you guys match the exact skin color from the original paint? I have a pop that i was trying to clean a smudge and instead I ruined it.
Hey I brought Funko Pop I saw my Funko face bottom look like bump . How fix of bump face bottom? Sanding ?? Pls tell me how and thanks
Do you need a separate oven to bake the figures or is it safe to use the one you're cooking with ?
We use our home oven. according to the Sculpey website it is safe to use in your home oven. But I do suggest taking a look at the site yourself before deciding if it's something your be comfortable doing. They also make small clay baking ovens. they sell them on amazon and at craft stores. :)
may I ask what temperature *you* use when baking & how long? really nervous about baking lol
Hey, I was wondering if it is dangerous to bake the clay in the oven? I've heard some people say it's toxic so I'm not sure. Thanks!!
Do you do the plastic mold inserts?
This is my first custom and do some of the heads have different sizes because I've seen some where they switch the bodies and the head does not fit on so if that happens what do I do
Very useful video! Your work is outstanding. One thing though: Your "updated sealant" link didn't work for me. But thank you for the video!
that's weird I'll look into it and make sure I get it working. thanks for letting me know. you can try finding it if you go through the cideos on my channel. if you still can't find it. I'll send you the link. :) Thanks for watching and I'm glad this was useful.
What pops are you working on now?
I just wondering how to build the head and the body?? Do you have a tutorial how it works the whole time? Did anyone know a link how to make it?
Have you ever customized Titan vinyl figures? I have been looking everywhere and it seems no one has done that yet.
I haven't worked on a Titans figure yet. It would be cool to see one though. :)
Great stuff , my question is is it safe to bake the Funko Pop figures in the oven just wondering if there isn't any toxins that would omit from what the company uses ? I know super sculpty is baked that way just curious before attempting. I use green stuff but it's more expensive but self hardens problem is it's very sticky when working with .
Does the vinyl has the same smooth texture after painting?
Do you know how to possibly sand the hands to make them smaller, but without totally destroying them? I got a blank doll, and I don't like how the hands are so big. Do you have any tips or instructions?
You would have to cut the hands off and sculpt new ones. Vinyl is very hard to sand smooth because is it rubbery and not a hard surface.
Hi! Did you have to remove the paint from the existing funko pops before sculpting and baking them? Does it not melt in the oven?
Hi no you don't have to remove the paint, just prime the pop before you paint. The pop doesn't melt because the temperature is not hot enough.
Isn't putting the clay in the oven going to contaminate the food you cook in there afterwards?
I use super sculpey clay and it is oven safe and does not let out any toxins. If you are at all worried please visit Super Sculpey website and read their product overview to get all the info one their product. If you are really worried about using the product in your home oven they do sell small craft ovens that you can use instead of your home oven. I use it in my home oven but I would definitely read up on the product and decide for yourself on how you'd like to go about using the product.
Does anyone know if you can you use Liquitex Prof Acrylic Heavy Body???? I know she uses soft but just wondering if you can use any acrylic type of paint.
YuriSama4 yes you can use any acrylic paint. The texture of your paint might be a little different but it should work just the same. You might want to thin out the paint with some water if you find it's ti thick. Best wishes with your project. :)
if you use an already finished Funko pop that you got from the store do you have to strip off the paint before you paint it again?
Libs nope I suggest priming it though. So that the paint sticks.
This is gutsy. Those wreck it Ralph ones are selling for about $100. I could never paint over it. 😱😭
The Wreck It Ralph Pop I used was given to me because it was quite scuffed up and had no box so it was definitely not worth the price you quoted. Instead of throwing it out I took it and made something different with it. You should definitely try and take a Pop that is on sale/marked way down or one that has been used or to warn to display and turn it into something you made. Maybe give it as a gift to a loved one. :) Who knows you might be great at it!
Cool! Yeah, I've considered it. I recently got some Star Trek ones at toys r us for $.90, but the only problem is that the boxes were destroyed. The paint is still great. I might try the diy ones. :)
Have you guys ever worked with Apoxie sculpt? I have some and I was wondering if it works with pops well too. Also, does the vinyl not melt in the oven?
Hi, yes we do use Apoxie from time to time and it works well with pops. And pops do fine in the oven at the temperature needed to cure clay.
I had to cut off and sand away a few parts from a base pop. I did my best to sand down the vinyl to be as smooth as possible, but of course it’s not as sleek as the surrounding, untouched vinyl. Will the difference in texture be glaring after I paint it? Should I try to sand it down more? (I’m considering putting a very thin layer of Sculpey over the sanded parts. Could that work?)
did you prime after you were done sanding? that should get rid if the inconsistency.
Team Super Awesome Art No, I haven’t painted it at all. So a primer will even out the texture? Interesting. Thanks!
Yes the primer will give you an even base. If anything you can sand the primer and then re-prime if needed.
Great video! I have several I want to make but don't have the money to commission them. I was wondering if you know how using apoxie sculpting stuff would work? I've seen several other videos using that, so I'm not sure if I should use that and paint it, because then I have more customization for my colors and no need to bake, or if I should bake and use clay, as it seems that's what most people do. Do you have any tips for either for a first time funko maker?
YOu can use Epoxy. We use epoxy but my personal preface is clay. You can use whatever you are most comfortable using they both work on vinyls. :)
Hi i am thinking of making a custom pop figure and bought DAS modelling clay, what are your thoughts on DAS modelling clay compared to supersculpey clay, is there a big difference between the two? Thanks :)
+Zedito Fate I've never used DAS so I couldn't tell you if it will work to sculpt on Pops. Usually the way air dry clay works is once you take it out of the package the moister in the clay begins to dry out allowing it to harden. I found that this causes the clay to shrink slightly. The biggest concern would be once put the clay on the pop and it shrinks it might crack. Like I said I've never used that brand but maybe look into the product and find out if it tends to shrink. I hope this helps a little. Thanks for watching and let me know how it goes!! :) ~ Jenny
Hi I'm making my first custom pop I really want to make a Female Commander Shepard from Mass Effect. And I think I'm just going to take the male they make and put on a girl head using your video tutorial...BUT IF I CAN ASK YOUR ADVICE I'm looking for a head with a nice black bob haircut for the figure any suggestions it's hard to find
The closes thing to that discretion would be the Kill Bill Gogo Yubari. Best of luck with your project! :D
I'm looking to make an original tron funko pop. I think I'm getting a little over zealous but, I was wondering if you could give me some advice. I was going to try an make a clear resin in the body and head to act as the lines for neon. I was going to place a led light inside the pop. My question to you before I start working on it, are the bodies hollow? Will this work at all? Any thoughts?
The bodies are generally solid and the heads are hollow. thoough I have seen artist that do add light the body so it can be done. I'm not quite sure how you are going to use the resin making it hard to give advice on how to go about it. I hope this helps a little best of luck with your project!! :)
Yeah I figured I would paint on the decals of the suit and helmet and then cut them out. Afterwards I was going to make a clear resin to fill in those spaces putting the led light inside the vinyl doll. If it is sold it might make this much harder. I guess I will have to play around with the idea some more before I start. Thanks!
I had that same idea on Tron! I wonder why Funko has not done it yet!?
I actually started my molds this weekend. Hopefully I will have something in the next week or so.
***** Looking forward to this.
Do you have to prime it? Is it possible to just paint
+Sam Nesselle You can just paint on a pop with out priming. It not an absolute must. The reason I prime to to make sure the paintwork will last and wont chip. Also the colors on the pop might come through so you might have to give it a few coats to get full coverage depending on the paint/colors you are using.
+Team Super Awesome Art i plan on using black and dark grey over a red pop do you think that will work?
Hello :) thx for the great video!! I don't want my custom pops shiney.. more matte similar to the original Pops.. would you recommend the americana duraclear matte varnish or ultra matte? ^_^❤
Jewelry Bonney hey thanks for watching. I have never tride ultra Matt so I really can't say what it would look like. Bit I would think it would be more of what you were looking for. if you like you can try ultra matt and if you find you don't like it you can go over it with the Matt. I hope that helps some. sorry I couldn't speak from expirenc.
Team Super Awesome Art Thank you😊 i'll give it a try!
hi, I seen a lot of your videos and you have a great works, congratulations.
I have a question about the baking the supersculpey in this kind of custom. How much time and what temperature do you use for baking the sculpey in the vynil figure?. I really fear to damage the funko and all my process on it.
Thank you very much for these videos, It's a real help for me in this work.
I see you from spain ( Sorry about my english).
continue like this, thanks again!! I'm motivated to continue with more projects.
Hi thank you for watching :) You can use the directions on the back of the sculpey box and use the temperature it says there. Just watch your figure because all ovens are different if it's too hot lower the temperature and leave it in for 5 more min. or so. Your vinyl wont melt but it might get to soft if it's to hot so just watch the temperature. Best of luck with all your future projects!!! :)
Quick question: the only color brands near where I live are Americana, Folkart and Apple barrel - I'm having trouble finding the right color for flesh tones (I need ones for a Caucasian pop and an African American pop) do you have any recommendations for a specific color amongst these specific brands?
Hi, If you can't find the color you are looking for you might have to mix to get the right pigments. So use a brown that is close to that you want and add white and reds and it will allow you to change tones.
hi! I am in love with ur guys work! I was wondering if u could recommend a POP! that would be great to use for a Bucky Barnes civilian? like the scene where he's buying plums, lol...thanks & I subbed to ur guys channel as ur tips help so much!
I LOVE THAT IDEA
Would you mind telling me the name of the funko pop that you used the body from?
could you prime them standing up to knock out the prime stage in one sitting?
+Robbins Nest Yep you sure can. It would be super easy if you get one of those spinning tables too so you don't have to touch it at all. :)
+Team Super Awesome Art spinning table... the lazy suzannes?
+Robbins Nest Yes! or I think they are called banding wheels or decorating wheels too. They make plastic ones for easy clean up.
Do you remember what kind of figure the grey haired one was (the one you used the head of)? I've been trying to find it but I'm not having any luck. It would be perfect for a custom I want to do.
It was a Tomorrow Land pop. Frank Walker I believe.
kate hil that's correct it's frank but all the tomorrow land pops have been vaulted so you're going to have a hard time finding them!
What degrees do you set when baking the vinyl with sculpey on it?
And how long?
Follow the temperature listed on the clay you are using. All ovens are different so you might have to adjust by lowering the heat and upping the time you leave the pop in the oven. just kind of watch the pop and if it gets too soft adjust the heat. The pop wont melt at the clay curing temperature it might bet a little soft then harden back up once it's cool.
Team Super Awesome Art thank you so much! 😊
How did you glue the head on?
E6000 glue works best.
im trying to make a bombshell poison ivy funko pop or mileena from mortal kombat any tips i really need the advice
Best advice is pic a custom that looks most like the custom you want to make and then plan out what you want to add and figure out what is the beast way to go about it. Follow the steps in the video. :)
Team Super Awesome Art thank u soo much 😄