I absolutely love your editing style, eye for designs and colors, and the detail and passion you put into your art! I recently got interested in clay art and started researching youtube videos and tutorials and stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for sharing!! You're very inspiring, coming from a fellow artist :)
Yeah I can relate to both sides 🥹 sometimes I feel like I don't have enough time for my own art and can imagine the fulfillment of seeing your own business grow and thrive, but the security of having a job to rely on is also very comforting!
From your first tiktok to your classes...wow you are 🙀 amazing. Thank you for sharing and giving us an update. You are the only artist I seem to be drawn to be emotionally invested in! Can't wait for your next class and to see what you come up with.
I am inspired by your diligence and persistence on this business, I’ve been watching other similar channels, and want to launch and start something like this. As an artist, myself, I’ve created my own characters and will start making stickers and using polymer clay to make figurines. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. My daughter just turned one and I hope to build a business one day give to her so she may take up the mantle, if she so chooses. I can’t wait to see your next video.
Thank you so much for being here and for your kind words 🥹❤ I'm so excited for you, it really is a very fun and fulfilling journey, and having your daughter share this with you will make it even better! I'm cheering you on 💛!
leaving the biggest booty here 😂🤗 U R SO RELATABLE (in regards to how your 2023 started and just the whole idea of work life balance/normalizing having a regular schmegular job, pursuing a career/passion) ilu
ALLYY thank you soo much for watching 🥹💛 IM SO HAPPY you found it relatable, and right?? I thought having a job was the normal until I kept hearing otherwise 🙈hope you’re having a great day ilu!! ❤️❤️
Recently discovered your channel and your clay pieces are some of the best I’ve seen! I think you did a really great job with the Meryl sheep sculpture and really captured the floofiness! Also when you showed that sugarcane/egg waffle place, I was excited that I knew where it was since I go there almost every month. I love being able to get a huge bottle of sugarcane juice from them, which I haven’t seen offered like this in GTA before. It’s such a treat :) The tofu fa and soya milk are great choices too!
Hihi! ☺️ Your comment made my day (apologies for the late response)! Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so glad you know the egg waffle and tofu fa places, and yes my mom loves their sugarcane juice too 🥹 they are the best!
@ValerieWaiStudios no worries! Congrats on all the recent events in your life too :) also, wanted to say that I ended up going to that discount art store you recommended. The owner was really friendly and knowledgeable :) definitely a good find!
Thank you sooo much Michelle 💛🥹 ! I'm just watching one of your vlogs right now and I'm sooo happy the algorithm gods brought us together, you're so lovely and talented, thank you so much for stopping by and I'm so comforted that we relate to eachother that way! 🥰
@@ValerieWaiStudios oh my goodness Valerie i can say the same for you!!! thank you for stopping by my channel~ i am going to continue supporting you on your creative journey! 🥹💕
I know it's a bit unrrelated, but I finally got to show my little teapot plush from you to my grandma, and she thought it was really cute!! Thank you for my new favorite stuffie!
Big Booty here 😅 Your mom looks so young 😮wth 😍 The Nuts cracker had me 😂 I love the Meryl coaster, and the little chickkkk❤😍 I'm so happy for you that you love your job and yes follow your own path. The handwritten notes... that's so sweet Val. People like you make the world a little better to be in❤ Have a wonderful week ahead 💞
HII RUU! 🥰 HAHA she gets that a lot! The asians don't raisin genes run in my family, hopefully it gets passed on to me too 🤣Thank you so much for your encouraging words you're always so sweet🥺hope you have a wonderful week too!! 💛
I've always been super curious - what is that bowl that you use to make your little trinket dishes? It looks like it's the perfect size and shape, I've been looking everywhere to try and get something similar! Everything you create is so amazing and beautiful ❤
Hi Aki! 🥰 It's actually a soy sauce bowl that my mom bought when we were on a trip in Japan! LOL 🤣 It's one of those coincidental things and just making what you have around your home work for you! I think you should be able to find something similar in asian kitchenware/ceramic stores ❤! They come in many sizes and shapes!
awe Alice!! ❤️❤️ I hope the coming week is a good one for you, and CC chilla omg! He doesn't get talked about anymore im so happy you brought him up 🥹💛
Hi I'm a new subscriber! i love your art! i wanted to know how did you became a toy designer, like what you studied and where do you look for jobs? thank you for sharing your life with us 💖
Welcome welcome and thank you so much for subscribing 🥹💕! I went to school for Neuroscience so I didn’t have a design background but I curated a portfolio of my personal work specifically for the company that I wanted to apply for. I heard about the company that I applied to from supporting a fellow creator on their plush campaign and I just kept an eye out for an opening! But LinkedIn and Indeed are great places to look, especially if you are from the US Cali area, there are often jobs available ☺️I hope this helps 💛
Oh my goshhhh! I played MS for years and I couldn’t play anymore once I got a Mac 😭😭 where did you find a private server that works with Mac OS? Gosh, I would love to play again!
Hihi 🥰 Omg!! i was in the same boat, search Maplelegends on google and it will pop up! It’s mac compatible you need to download an app called Crossovwr to make it work but all the instructions are on the website😍!
Hi Abby!! :D Omgg I do want to do another plushie for sure, but I have another character in mind that hopefully you'll like too ! 👀I don't have another restock planned soon as I've been focusing on creating goodies for my Patreon lately 😭 but I will have more content coming soon 💛
so glad i found your channel! really love ur work! quick question tho, how did you get your job in the toy industry? Did you get a degree in art or just have a great portfolio? I am a college student trying to gain confidence to pursue my dream, rather than taking another avenue (with a different degree).
Hi there 🥰 thank you sooo much for being here! I don't have a degree in art, I actually have an MSc so I depended entirely on creating a portfolio that was catered to the toy design job i applied to! I really think that timing and a bit of luck was on my side as well 🥹 I have a lot to say on this topic but to keep it short, I don't think you need an art degree to pursue art, but if you don't see yourself studying anything else, art school is a great place to build your foundations and network. Some downsides I've heard is that a lot of artists burnout after art school and end up not enjoying art as much once they start working. Especially if you want to be an independent artist, I don't think an art degree is necessary but you do have to be diligent with practicing and working on your craft!
@@ValerieWaiStudiosthank you so much for your reply, i have heard that students end up getting burnt out as well, and that is one of my biggest fears. I have debating between an art degree to pursue toy design or getting a more “practical” job in the medical field. I personally do think I am gonna try an stick to getting a degree in the art field to pursue a career in toy design. I hope that timing works out for me too!
@@figz6 It sounds like that is the best decision for you! Proud of you for making that choice 🥰 If you don't see yourself practicing in the medical field at all, then I would definitely pursue an art degree and spend my time honing my skills and portfolio for Toy Design! Things will work out I know it, good luck! 💛
How do you bake such large pieces?! I just started playing with polymer clay and use the least favorite sculpy 3 since it’s affordable and I’m no artist lol but i tried to bake something the was maybe 1.5 inches at the thickest an it cracked :( any tips on baking larger pieces would be so appreciated!
New subscriber here 🍓 Your work is sooo adorable❤😍 Any chance are you planning to open another Beginner Polymer Clay Course in June or July? I would love to learn polymer clay from you. 🥰 🥰 P.S. Your Mom looks sooo young...Wow 😍😍
I absolutely love your editing style, eye for designs and colors, and the detail and passion you put into your art! I recently got interested in clay art and started researching youtube videos and tutorials and stumbled upon your videos. Thank you for sharing!! You're very inspiring, coming from a fellow artist :)
Omg that means soo much to me thank you for your kind words 😭💛 I'm so happy you're here! 🥹 I'd love to see your art as well 💛
Owning a business is so much more difficult than working at a job 😂 prob good to do both if anyone’s an anxious person (like me ahaha)
Yeah I can relate to both sides 🥹 sometimes I feel like I don't have enough time for my own art and can imagine the fulfillment of seeing your own business grow and thrive, but the security of having a job to rely on is also very comforting!
From your first tiktok to your classes...wow you are 🙀 amazing. Thank you for sharing and giving us an update. You are the only artist I seem to be drawn to be emotionally invested in! Can't wait for your next class and to see what you come up with.
Karine thank you so so much 🥹❤ your message made my day and your support means the world 💛🥹
BIG BOOTAYYYY IN DA HOUSE YALLL 🍓🫖😏💛
YEAHH YOU ARE!!! 🍓🍓🍓💛💛💛
I am inspired by your diligence and persistence on this business, I’ve been watching other similar channels, and want to launch and start something like this. As an artist, myself, I’ve created my own characters and will start making stickers and using polymer clay to make figurines. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. My daughter just turned one and I hope to build a business one day give to her so she may take up the mantle, if she so chooses. I can’t wait to see your next video.
Thank you so much for being here and for your kind words 🥹❤ I'm so excited for you, it really is a very fun and fulfilling journey, and having your daughter share this with you will make it even better! I'm cheering you on 💛!
I just found your channel and I absolutely love your content! It is quite cosy and relaxing! ♥︎
Loved the vlog. Keep it up! one of my favourite people to watch after a long day
Aww thank you so much for watching daneng ☺️🫶
Omg maple story a blast from the past
One of my favorite videos to play when I'm crafting. Love the honest moments and dog clips 🫶
You’re the sweetest Dinika 🥹💛
Loved watching this vlog! Can't wait to receive my rewards 🎉❤
HAII daksha!! Thank you so much for watching 🥹💛🫶 can’t wait til they arrive to you too!
leaving the biggest booty here 😂🤗 U R SO RELATABLE (in regards to how your 2023 started and just the whole idea of work life balance/normalizing having a regular schmegular job, pursuing a career/passion) ilu
ALLYY thank you soo much for watching 🥹💛 IM SO HAPPY you found it relatable, and right?? I thought having a job was the normal until I kept hearing otherwise 🙈hope you’re having a great day ilu!! ❤️❤️
Recently discovered your channel and your clay pieces are some of the best I’ve seen! I think you did a really great job with the Meryl sheep sculpture and really captured the floofiness! Also when you showed that sugarcane/egg waffle place, I was excited that I knew where it was since I go there almost every month. I love being able to get a huge bottle of sugarcane juice from them, which I haven’t seen offered like this in GTA before. It’s such a treat :) The tofu fa and soya milk are great choices too!
Hihi! ☺️ Your comment made my day (apologies for the late response)! Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m so glad you know the egg waffle and tofu fa places, and yes my mom loves their sugarcane juice too 🥹 they are the best!
@ValerieWaiStudios no worries! Congrats on all the recent events in your life too :) also, wanted to say that I ended up going to that discount art store you recommended. The owner was really friendly and knowledgeable :) definitely a good find!
you and your mum are so cuteee
Thank you sooo much Michelle 💛🥹 ! I'm just watching one of your vlogs right now and I'm sooo happy the algorithm gods brought us together, you're so lovely and talented, thank you so much for stopping by and I'm so comforted that we relate to eachother that way! 🥰
@@ValerieWaiStudios oh my goodness Valerie i can say the same for you!!! thank you for stopping by my channel~ i am going to continue supporting you on your creative journey! 🥹💕
I know it's a bit unrrelated, but I finally got to show my little teapot plush from you to my grandma, and she thought it was really cute!! Thank you for my new favorite stuffie!
OMG THAT'S THE CUTEST EVER. Thank you sooo much for adopting Strawbootea!! 😭I hope she continues to bring you and your grandma joy❤
big booty here!LOOOLLL im def trying the hk bubble waffle & tofu fa mm mmmm🤩 ty for the recs!!!
HII EMILY! 🥰Thank you for watching til the end heheh YESS let me know how you like it I honestly think it's the best in the city lol :D
Big Booty here 😅 Your mom looks so young 😮wth 😍 The Nuts cracker had me 😂 I love the Meryl coaster, and the little chickkkk❤😍 I'm so happy for you that you love your job and yes follow your own path. The handwritten notes... that's so sweet Val. People like you make the world a little better to be in❤ Have a wonderful week ahead 💞
HII RUU! 🥰 HAHA she gets that a lot! The asians don't raisin genes run in my family, hopefully it gets passed on to me too 🤣Thank you so much for your encouraging words you're always so sweet🥺hope you have a wonderful week too!! 💛
omg piggybacking on this ngl I THOUGHT THAT WAS VAL'S SISTER UNTIL SHE SAID HER MOM AND I WAS LIKE WHERE????
@@babiixallyxo LOOLL i’ll let her know 🥹 she will appreciate this 🫶🫶
I've always been super curious - what is that bowl that you use to make your little trinket dishes? It looks like it's the perfect size and shape, I've been looking everywhere to try and get something similar! Everything you create is so amazing and beautiful ❤
Hi Aki! 🥰 It's actually a soy sauce bowl that my mom bought when we were on a trip in Japan! LOL 🤣 It's one of those coincidental things and just making what you have around your home work for you! I think you should be able to find something similar in asian kitchenware/ceramic stores ❤! They come in many sizes and shapes!
Hi I'm a new subscriber! I just found you and I love your videos and your art! 💞
Hi Nyx!! 🥰 thank you so much omg I love your channel as well and I'm so happy to meet another artist 💛Hope you are having a great day!
Big Booty here 😁 this cozy vlog was perfect to end the weekend.. I’d love to see your CC Chill-a character as a plush, he is so chubby and adorable ☺️
awe Alice!! ❤️❤️ I hope the coming week is a good one for you, and CC chilla omg! He doesn't get talked about anymore im so happy you brought him up 🥹💛
MOM VLOG soooo cute
LOOL thanks ape 🥰 I thought she did an AMAZING job with the vlogging 😂😂
Hi, Val.. I'm Jessica..
I feel the same as you on minute 18-20 😅
Love your art designs❤
Hi I'm a new subscriber! i love your art! i wanted to know how did you became a toy designer, like what you studied and where do you look for jobs? thank you for sharing your life with us 💖
Welcome welcome and thank you so much for subscribing 🥹💕! I went to school for Neuroscience so I didn’t have a design background but I curated a portfolio of my personal work specifically for the company that I wanted to apply for. I heard about the company that I applied to from supporting a fellow creator on their plush campaign and I just kept an eye out for an opening! But LinkedIn and Indeed are great places to look, especially if you are from the US Cali area, there are often jobs available ☺️I hope this helps 💛
I didn't know that you liked those gummies! I would have brought you all the flavors from Japan LOL
Also the "see ya fam" moment made me laugh LOL
Omggg they are SO GOOD. What other flavours do they have in Japan?? 😍
Oh my goshhhh! I played MS for years and I couldn’t play anymore once I got a Mac 😭😭 where did you find a private server that works with Mac OS? Gosh, I would love to play again!
Hihi 🥰 Omg!! i was in the same boat, search Maplelegends on google and it will pop up! It’s mac compatible you need to download an app called Crossovwr to make it work but all the instructions are on the website😍!
Hi hi hi it's me again and omg i want a val wai plushie so bad!!! Can you do Yasu the duck pls? Also will you be restocking the shop soon :D?
Hi Abby!! :D Omgg I do want to do another plushie for sure, but I have another character in mind that hopefully you'll like too ! 👀I don't have another restock planned soon as I've been focusing on creating goodies for my Patreon lately 😭 but I will have more content coming soon 💛
so glad i found your channel! really love ur work! quick question tho, how did you get your job in the toy industry? Did you get a degree in art or just have a great portfolio?
I am a college student trying to gain confidence to pursue my dream, rather than taking another avenue (with a different degree).
Hi there 🥰 thank you sooo much for being here! I don't have a degree in art, I actually have an MSc so I depended entirely on creating a portfolio that was catered to the toy design job i applied to! I really think that timing and a bit of luck was on my side as well 🥹
I have a lot to say on this topic but to keep it short, I don't think you need an art degree to pursue art, but if you don't see yourself studying anything else, art school is a great place to build your foundations and network. Some downsides I've heard is that a lot of artists burnout after art school and end up not enjoying art as much once they start working. Especially if you want to be an independent artist, I don't think an art degree is necessary but you do have to be diligent with practicing and working on your craft!
@@ValerieWaiStudiosthank you so much for your reply, i have heard that students end up getting burnt out as well, and that is one of my biggest fears. I have debating between an art degree to pursue toy design or getting a more “practical” job in the medical field. I personally do think I am gonna try an stick to getting a degree in the art field to pursue a career in toy design. I hope that timing works out for me too!
@@figz6 It sounds like that is the best decision for you! Proud of you for making that choice 🥰 If you don't see yourself practicing in the medical field at all, then I would definitely pursue an art degree and spend my time honing my skills and portfolio for Toy Design! Things will work out I know it, good luck! 💛
How do you bake such large pieces?! I just started playing with polymer clay and use the least favorite sculpy 3 since it’s affordable and I’m no artist lol but i tried to bake something the was maybe 1.5 inches at the thickest an it cracked :( any tips on baking larger pieces would be so appreciated!
Are the firework shots from English Bay?! It looks awfully familiar, and much like my city. ❤
Hi Chayse! It's not hehe 🥰 English Bay sounds like a beauutiful city 🥹💛
New subscriber here 🍓 Your work is sooo adorable❤😍 Any chance are you planning to open another Beginner Polymer Clay Course in June or July? I would love to learn polymer clay from you. 🥰 🥰 P.S. Your Mom looks sooo young...Wow 😍😍
🍑仔哥哥，手工好靚👍
Thank you 🍑仔哥哥! I hope you are doing well ☺!