This week, Science Patrol joins us to drop tons of knowledge on the production of sofubi in Japan. We get super nerdy discussing all the ins and out of the world of sofubi - the factory setups, creation process, materials, advice for getting a sofubi toy made, and much more. It’s jammed packed with details so listen in!

Links:

Detailed Sofubi Process Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyiQdHRY0a8&feature=youtu.be

Quick Process Recap Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/BaoiwIUDPk3/?taken-by=science_patrols

Mold Example - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg27Y-uA8SI/?taken-by=science_patrols

Molds with Material - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi6NnVilINs/?taken-by=science_patrols

Mold Pulls Before Trimming - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bm76gDpFg92/?taken-by=science_patrols

Clear Vinyl Curing Video - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb8zDH3Dfin/?taken-by=science_patrols

Multi Color Diffusion Cast Example - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bi60tj3FLan/?taken-by=science_patrols

Smol Paint Mask - https://www.instagram.com/p/Bl5Ru7OlBle/?taken-by=science_patrols

Smol Final Result After Paint Masks - https://www.instagram.com/p/BmIK0v6FWFw/?taken-by=science_patrols 

 

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