Shape Shifters TV | Mold Making • Hand-ufacturing™

Shape Shifters TV is the official channel of Hand-ufacturing™—signature processes developed by artist, entrepreneur, inventor, author, and food shaping expert Michael Joy. With over 30 years of experience in sculpture, mold making, and studio production, Michael shares professional techniques in plaster molding, silicone molds, rapid prototyping, special effects, and small-scale manufacturing. Our how-to videos blend form and function—from ornate architectural elements to cinematic props and precision DIY builds—while emphasizing design thinking, safety, scaling strategies, and real-world best practices. This is hands-on education with soul, style, and substance. Follow for expert tutorials, process breakdowns, critiques, reaction content, and timeless studio craft that honors the beauty of making. Welcome to the workshop—roll up your sleeves, sharpen your eye, and rediscover the joy of shaping the world by hand.