Aired (March 9, 2024): Ang pang-side hustle lang na negosyo sa polymer clay noon, full time na kung pagtuunan ng pansin ng millennial clay artist na si Meeka Mirasol! Ang kanyang kasing mga obra na gawa sa clay tulad ng bracelets, charms, standees, cake decorations at iba pa, malaki ang kitang hatid sa kanya. Panoorin ang video.
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00:40 From designer to clay artist,
00:42 this is the millennial, Mika.
00:45 She's more artistic in clay
00:48 while she's also earning money.
00:50 Mika uses a different type of clay than ordinary white or wet clay.
00:54 Polymer clay.
00:55 This is a synthetic type of modeling clay
00:58 made from polyvinyl chloride,
01:01 PVC,
01:02 and it can be bought for P100 per piece.
01:06 At first, I was commission-based.
01:09 So, it depends on what the client wants.
01:12 I have clients who make clay bracelets, clay charms,
01:17 I also have standees, cake toppers, I have those.
01:21 After following the trend, she did side hustles,
01:26 until Mika's business became full-time
01:28 in making chibis or figurines that people can hold.
01:32 Recently, we focused on standees,
01:36 display, souvenirs for events.
01:39 Then, I started researching on how to make them,
01:43 what techniques to use.
01:45 Afterwards, my colleagues started commissioning.
01:50 It looks like she's just playing,
01:53 but Mika's every move is complicated
01:55 so that each product is detailed.
01:58 And here it is, Mika's challenging me.
02:02 Susan, let's see your creativity in using polymer clay.
02:07 Oh my, Mika, don't challenge me because you can see
02:12 that I'm equipped with the tools and materials.
02:17 You'll see me later when I become artistic.
02:20 Let's start the hustle and bustle.
02:27 Let's go!
02:29 Oh no, Bibe!
02:35 How do I make Bibe?
02:38 I want a bibe with a tail.
02:40 No, no, no, no, no, I'm competitive.
02:43 Of course, I'll make a bibe.
02:46 I'll make a bibe.
02:48 Mika's first job was a corporate job.
02:54 Because she wanted to help her family,
02:57 she thought of other ways to earn money.
02:59 As much as I want to be a designer,
03:02 it's a bit difficult.
03:03 The pay is not that high.
03:05 So, I just looked for a way to somehow be artistic.
03:09 I saw that my tattoo artist has clay charms that she'll bake.
03:14 It's like love at first sight.
03:17 Mika was obsessed with learning clay art.
03:20 My clients are mostly acquaintances.
03:23 Others are just referrals of other friends.
03:27 It's just research, starting with materials.
03:30 And for techniques, of course, other items are custom-made.
03:34 So, you also need to research the right technique.
03:37 Because of World of Mouth, Mika's income increased.
03:42 And she even added more when she released it online.
03:45 The secret is to be patient.
03:50 I promote my work.
03:53 I go to pages, to groups.
03:56 I also advertise my page.
03:59 Mika's clients expanded.
04:02 She received different orders.
04:05 The ones inspired by Funko are the most remarkable.
04:09 It's challenging for me.
04:11 I made a big head Funko standee.
04:14 It was a rush order because we were in a hurry for its 10th anniversary.
04:19 It's for a memorial.
04:20 We added a halo.
04:22 It's heartwarming.
04:25 Adding orders is also a challenge for Mika.
04:30 Because our items are handmade.
04:32 So, of course, there are many steps.
04:35 The design may not be approved.
04:38 There may be shortcomings.
04:39 To ensure customer satisfaction,
04:42 the quality of the product cannot be neglected.
04:45 All products are made to order by Mika.
04:48 She also shows samples to make sure the design is perfect.
04:53 When I produce a product,
04:57 I send the progress to the client.
04:59 Even if it's on-going.
05:00 The date, June, that I set for myself
05:03 is still ahead of the date that the item needs to be shipped.
05:06 Back to reality.
05:09 Did Mika pass the quality test?
05:11 My work of art?
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05:18 What is this?
05:19 Is this a bibi or a boat?
05:21 Wait, the body of a bibi is hard.
05:24 Is it a bibi?
05:25 It's hard.
05:27 This is hard.
05:28 You cannot give up.
05:30 Self, like in business,
05:32 is not giving up.
05:35 You should always fight.
05:37 What is Mika's fight with me?
05:43 This bibi is stressful.
05:45 But it looks like a bibi.
05:49 I'm so proud.
05:51 Because I'm a fighter,
05:54 I can do more than bibi.
05:56 Huh?
05:57 Watch out for the zoo I made.
05:59 There is not much need for this business.
06:05 As long as it's creative and artistic,
06:07 it's a fight.
06:08 My biggest achievement is around 3,000 to 3,500 pesos.
06:14 Including the oven,
06:16 it's just a small oven toaster.
06:18 And I also use a beginner set of clays.
06:22 What is your monthly income?
06:24 Monthly, it ranges from 20,000 to 40,000 pesos.
06:31 But during the season, like Christmas season,
06:33 it can reach up to 6 digits.
06:37 It's just a little and I can flex my work.
06:40 Does it look like a snail?
06:42 It looks like we're wearing socks.
06:45 Presenting my masterpieces.
06:53 There are a lot.
06:55 This is not different from the original.
06:59 Almost the same.
07:05 That's why Mika has my artistic point of view.
07:08 Mika still has a reward for me.
07:10 Oh, this is me.
07:13 You're really good.
07:15 Can she face the camera?
07:17 Take it from Mika, guys.
07:22 Any line of business,
07:23 the most key is research.
07:27 And commitment of time and effort.
07:30 Don't stop advertising and marketing.
07:34 It's time to notice your items and your work.
07:40 We all have our own abilities.
07:42 This can be used not only for happiness,
07:45 but also to earn and become a living.
07:49 Mayan.
07:52 Mayan.
07:54 Mayan.
07:57 Mayan.
07:59 Mayan.
08:02 Mayan.
08:05 Mayan.
08:07 Mayan.
08:09 Mayan.
08:11 you
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