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this is good for making component parts and molds, I don't recommend it for finished figures.

I don't now about worbla specifically but this works with thermo-plastics with a fairly low glass-transition point.

@@waltersworx Thanks for the reaction. I found another vacuum machine, cheaper and also for worbla. A bit diy instead of ready to use but i'm happy with it !

something like 6inX6in, pretty small.

@@waltersworx I ended up getting one. Works good for what I need it to do but still isn't as good as a real thermoforming machine.

I do special effects work as well so I have a plaster life cast of my own face and individual parts of it.

For what it can do that is a crazy deal! I have a few products I make with small vacuformed parts so mine gets regular use and I haven't had an issue yet.

Hoping to post more of that kind of video in 2022 :) Got a few items in my collection waiting for their turn on the workbench.

I used a Elegoo Mars 3D printer for my models which you can find for around $180 now and that's a great value for the quality you can get. The color transfers I made using a full color print off of a laser toner printer but there is a whole process to it. Please check out the links I provided for more info about that. You can just get a laser toner copy made at your local FedEx if you don't already have access to one.

Velcro is the answer to a lot of my design problems lol.

@@waltersworx If it worked in space, it’ll work on a pumpkin!🚀🤘🏻

You could cast plaster or cement into a vacuformed mold but you would need to pieces clamped together since you can't vacuform a round object in one piece.

This is a resin 3D print with a layer height of .45, then I sand it down. The orientation of the print will also help to minimize layer height when viewed at certain angles.

@@waltersworx thanks for your answer. I am working with a rather large multi-sectioned pla print. Would you happen to have and tips for sanding and filling that?

@@alexl6644 sorry, I don't have as much experience with pla printing and it depends on the type of plastic you are using. I know some types of plastic smooth well using an acetone vapor treatment but you will want to research that thoroughly to make sure what you have will work with it.

Yeah I make Hatbox Ghost and Pirate masks as well.

@@NickWalters571 Are they like the old Ben Cooper style of the 70s/80s? Love to know.

@@rickfipps1489 they are vacuform plastic masks but they are painted in a more realistic style than the vintage Cooper masks. You can see them on the Waltersworx instagram or facebook pages. Currently sold out but a new batch is hitting my etsy and website stores this weekend.

@@NickWalters571 How much do you sell them for?

@@rickfipps1489 I don't list prices in comments because they could change but you'll be able to see the masks listed on my Etsy store this weekend. Just look for the Waltersworx shop.

Thanks for watching. Glad the tutorial gave you some confidence to get started on the machine. I still use it often as part of the production process for one of my replica displays and haven't had an issue yet!

It does well with all the things I design to use with it. But I have other vacuum forming machines for different sized bucks. You gotta use what's right for the tool.

@@waltersworx how much

@@maxellmurata6386 price varies depending on where you buy it from. Looks like it's on clearance at Michael's now for $59.

It's really handy for small things that don't have a lot of detail. I use it often for making support shells for animatronic and static parts which is quick and cost effective.

You can buy one from my website if you would like to have one 😁

@@waltersworx I don’t see any 3D files anywhere on the website 😕

Where is the website? ​@@waltersworx

Yeah man, it makes sense that it was made from such a durable material with how much use it got. You never really get to see all that detail on the ride, the glitter really shines when it's clean.

There is no display to show the temperature but the machine is not hot to the touch when operating. The manual does say not to run it for more than 5 min at a time to prevent overheating but I usually go longer and haven't had any issues.

Thanks for checking it out. Pretty different from some of my fast paced processes but it's good to mix things up every now and then.

Sadly no, these are not real but surprisingly the giant butterflies are 100% real, they just really like that spot so they haven't moved in 50 years.

It's a handy tool for investigating paint layers and crime scenes.

Thanks, I haven't officially launched the birds yet but they are available to purchase the display and custom version on my site now. Once I have the kit version figured out I'll launch that as well.

Thanks, seeing the colors so bright again after hiding under all that muck was amazing.