Studio Vlog 02 ☁️ | Chatty Q&A, 50K milestone on Instagram, rebranding & new clay projects !

Hello friends ☁️

I'm back with another studio vlog! I overcame my fear of speaking in front of the camera today lol I hope I don't sound too awkward 😄 I did get pretty chatty in this video, I can't even count how many topics I touched on LOL but hopefully we can get to know each other better or that you find this interesting 💛I'm also sorry about all the background noise - I might have to get myself a mic soon! Thank you so much for all your love and support as always 🥰

Best,
Val

⭐️ IG:   / valeriewaistudios  
🌱 TikTok:   / valeriewaistudios  
☁️ Shop: https://www.valeriewai.com/​


☁️Timestamps ☁️
00:00 Intro
00:48 New toast collection 🍞
02:19 Things about glazing
03:32 Things about UV resin and acetone
04:40 Rebranding
06:09 Cooking 🍳
07:53 Plant talk 🌱
10:22 Q&A begins!
10:45 "How long do your pieces take you?"
12:01 "Making the jump from hobby to selling?"
13:00 "How did you get into clay?"
14:25 "What/who Inspires you?"
16:33 "How do you keep clay clean?" (see below for detailed answer!)
18:14 "Favourite things to make?"
19:23 "Best part about crafting?"
21:05 How unglazed froggy charms look
21:54 New froggy earrings 🐸
22:10 Sneak peek/backstory of my next project 👀
26:15 Thank you for 50K on Instagram!! 🥳


☁️Mentioned ☁️
‪@KawaiiStudioCrafts‬
‪@LittleSurprisesYT‬ (Clock video:    • DIY Finding Dory Ikea Clock Hack   )
‪@CoolRiceBunnies‬
‪@creativerachy‬
‪@cheyennebarton‬
‪@TinaYuArtist‬
‪@jimmckenzie‬
‪@apple.cheeks‬
‪@birdietam‬
‪@MeganWangart‬
‪@imAnnaMolly‬
‪@palomathepeach‬
​‪@thanksxu‬
‪@KatnippStudios‬


☁️ How I keep my clay clean ☁️ (from https://www.valeriewai.com/faqs )
1. Clean my working surface with a cleaning wipe or soapy water.
2. Run tape, and then a scrap piece of clay along my working surface to ensure all dust/fuzzies are picked up.
3. Wash my hands, cut my nails and roll the piece of scrap clay in my hands to pick up any dust/fuzzies on my hands.
4. If any dust gets on my unbaked clay while I am working (which is inevitable!), I clean it off with a cotton swab using 50% alcohol.
5. If I see any dust remaining AFTER I bake, I will remove it using 100% acetone with a cotton swab.

I know some of my crafter friends also use gloves - personally I like to feel the clay on my hands to maximize dexterity, however it also means there will inevitably be some finger prints on my work; I hope you will find that this is part of the charm with handmade items ｡◕ ‿ ◕｡


🎵 Music ☁️
Music by Citrus Avenue - Girl from Manu Bay - https://thmatc.co/?l=11328364
Music by Grace Chiang - sunbathing in the dark - https://thmatc.co/?l=95A2EF64
Music by Kevatta - palm trees - https://thmatc.co/?l=A2368361
Music by The Millennial Club - like i do - https://thmatc.co/?l=3F0D73A6
Music by Reed Gaines - People Getting Older - https://thmatc.co/?l=B2E54A30
Music by Reggie San Miguel - Twilight - https://thmatc.co/?l=AD506248

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