Cleaning & Drawing

[@chronicfish]

*Baylee I have painted very similar pieces of furniture the same color and material (compressed fiberboard with laminate surface). It can be done but it WILL TAKE FOREVER. You must definitely start with several coats of primer and then several more coats of the acrylic paint of your choice. If you do not put primer, no matter what paint u put on top, it will simply scratch off. I forgot to mention that before u do anything , you must lightly sand everything in order for the primer to stick. Also, if you decide to go through with it, you want to use a spongy roller...not a paint brush. It will take you a few days, but good luck*

[@andietams9324]

It was amazing to be able to meet you at Twitch Con. I have admired you for so long and to finally be able to meet you in person and to give you the perler rose, I was ecstatic. You are my hero. Keep doing all that you do and being who you are. You are amazing!

[@Jamilaigh]

Andie Tams The enchanted Rose is beautiful Andie!

[@cold_punk]

I have tried painting my 'work' furniture (desks, dressers, etc) and I'm no expert, but every time I painted/sealed it the chipping and stains looked awful not long after. The only safe parts were places that didn't see much use like under my monitor stands, keyboard etc. It'd be kinda expensive (though the amount of white paint needed to cover the dark finish might end up costing the same), but the contact paper might hold up better than the paint, especially in the less used areas like cabinet doors and drawers, and you don't have to worry so much about chipping it with your fingernails for example.

[@ArtalaCarte]

So excited Baylee!!!

[@dorsvenabili5573]

Baylee, you have very colorful decoration and collection items, and the black furniture helps to balance them out in my opinion, it looks very neat like this. Don’t change it, doesn’t worth the time and the effort. Ps. I love your videos!

[@Liz-0804]

Omg that song has been on my playlist since Shane’s video and it’s just so good

[@rewyndmakes]

I paint most of my IKEA furniture - my work desk was black and has held up strong with white paint for 7 years. I'll give you my list of recommendations: - Clean all laminate surfaces well with a mix of warm water and soap. Then use a dry cloth to remove any lingering soap and water residue. - Sand all laminate surfaces. You won't have to do much - just enough so that a primer coat can adhere well. I recommend 120-140 grit sandpaper. Don't sand too vigorously or you'll leave uneven surfaces. - Wipe down the items after sanding - clean away all the sanding dust and debris. - Absolutely use a primer. And get one that's made FOR laminate. I use Zinsser Bin Primer. Technically, you don't even need to sand the surface before using this paint - but for something that gets a lot of wear and tear (like a desk), I highly recommend it. Use a paint roller to paint all the surfaces. You can use spray paint, but it takes way more paint and a lot more work to build up paint for an even finish. - If you want color, go ahead and paint once the primer dries. - When everything is completely dry, paint on a seal coat! I recommend Minwax Polyacrylic Sealer in a Satin finish (probably best for you since it won't have a high shine and be super reflective in videos). I've got a couple of pieces of furniture that I've only painted on the primer coat and it still looks great - but they're stationary items and don't get a lot of traffic. I would also recommend painting everything disassembled. Especially if you have to move and take stuff apart again in the future.

[@TheRealMythril]

You need some glass on your table top them what ever is underneath remains intact. You can get glass with a matte coating too. Plexi would work too. It would be a cost but you would only need to do it once.

[@SarcasticTurtlez]

The Real Mythril I know she used to have glass over her desk but I can’t remember why she took it off. She put the contact paper on shortly after I think.

[@prettiecake]

If I remember correctly she stopped using the glass on top of her work surface because of the difficulties that came with it for filming and all of the reflections it caused. But if she could matte coat the pane she had it might be a viable option.

[@ballerbeeks33]

I’ve painted multiple pieces of furniture of that type with rustoleum furniture transformations. It’s worked really well for me and bonus no sanding!

[@katjones9161]

Chalk Furniture paint is excellent at painting stuff like that without pre-sanding. I've used Rust-Oleum Chalk Paint to paint metal with no primer or sealer afterwards and there's not a scratch on the paint anywhere - and it's water based. If you want to make double sure, you can get spray primer and sealer for before and after. Nice and quick. x

[@lindsayarmstrong7130]

Calgary Expo is awesome! I have been there 3 times so far. It’s a very busy place.

[@wilmaengan9393]

Just have to say that I looooveeee your channel, I dunno why but you’re like the only vlogger that I find interesting really.

[@siyas8466]

I’m so excited to see some of the older buttons redone! especially the naruto ones, if you’re doing them!

[@noahthompson763]

You are the best youtuber on earth and inspire me

[@MLEbug]

Sad music while cleaning, big mood! 😂

[@lilcrabbybabby]

I've painted particle wood furniture and the only thing is that resin is the best sealant I've found, I usually just put it on the top surface since that gets used the most and it uses gravity to self-settle. It's also expensive as I'm sure you know, but otherwise, that plastic layer just won't hold paint. I sand lightly, prime, paint, and seal with resin on the top and a regular sealant on the rest of the piece of furniture. Otherwise, it chips and bubbles horribly.

[@ArtByKarenEHaley]

For sure sand it, the paint will stick better. My husband used spray paint on the crib we’re using for our new baby, it has held up so far but it hasn’t gotten daily use yet and won’t until the end of January or beginning of February. So I’m not sure how well it will hold up 🧐

[@Lilee177]

Congrats on your baby!

[@justtwinning842]

I love your iPad case so much, Baylee!💖💖💖

[@anniegoris]

I LOVE YOUR CLEANING VIDEOS

[@sipshouse]

I think that you should paint your furniture!! It really would brighten up your room and make it feel less cluttered and that kind of change can be sooo refreshing for your mental health and creativity!! Plus you could do a studio redecorating video for your art channel that would be so cool!

[@charliep123]

I am in love with that song!

[@Deanna_Parker]

I painted my ikea wardrobe, i primed it with a spray paint primer and then painted it, and you can get top coats too if needed

[@sydneyrea7194]

I love you sooo much Baylee you gave me sooo much inspiration me and my sister watch in shock on how good you draw! I always watch you when u get a new video up! I love you again!

[@Jacob_JRW]

Jeez my anxiety when that light was slowly falling 😂

[@UnicornTrash690]

Same oh my god 😂😂

[@Jacob_JRW]

The GaySkittlay69 😂😩

[@FeliciaRoseArt2]

There is paints that have a primer inside you can buy so you don't have to sand furniture first. Never tried, I've been wanting to paint similar furniture like this to. I don't want to sand since it's a messy and takes awhile. That's why I want to get that paint with the primer mixed in. I think they also have that for spray paints which I think might be quicker, that may be how I do it because I'm lazy ha

[@wolfiesnout4958]

I love the song she played for the timelapse. I anticipated her dropping to her knees and start crying after receiving some terrible news. 😂

[@cas5963]

Omg I hope you get into the Calgary expo! I’d love to come see ya!!!

[@SamR001]

I love these cleaning videos, it’s a weird obsession of mine 😂

[@sarahmarilindanger3558]

It looks super cool i wish i was that good at drawing

[@gabriellalorenzi9137]

will you look for a new desk? sanding, priming, painting seems like a workload!! and where did you get your iPad case from, i love it!!

[@huxdroid]

They do sell primer that does away with sanding all together, tried it on a desk and it worked amazingly. It’s called Zinsser bullseye 1 2 3 primer. It sticks to all surfaces without sanding

[@BayleeJae]

Ooooo!

[@TheJollyFatElf]

I would invest in new furniture! You deserve it :)

[@thebeardedsiren3237]

Oh ma gosh I hope you get into Calgary expo! It's a great expo! I'll be sure to look for you

[@simonfrendo2069]

A tip with contact paper edges. Contact over the table and leave a little overhang. Then pull the overhanging contact taut and get a wood file, or even a nail file to sand off the edges. You end up the the straightest line that perfectly fits the table.

[@BumbleBaylee]

Ohhh, that's smart!

[@ColorSprite]

Baylee, you're always so ambitious X3 You're gonna need like a huge spray paint gun for such a big desk.

[@BayleeJae]

I was thinking a roller and brush. I can't spray indoors.

[@ColorSprite]

Baylee Jae ah true! That would work as well

[@Lunamystic]

thank you for adding yet anther song i will have on repeat lol

[@hillart6748]

This came at the perfect time! I was in need of some cleaning motivation.

[@kated47]

It may just be easier to get a new desk. You can get really nice desk tops, legs, and shelves at IKEA - it would probably cost as much as all the paint you’d have to buy. Plus, if you have more modular furniture, it would be easy to rearrange for shoots. I also think you should take over one of those storage rooms to display more of your things!

[@thatcrazyjack]

5:55 Proof that Kiki is not a troublemaker 😂😂😉

[@geeniao]

Hey Baylee have you considered putting another material on top of the laminate worktop? Glass or wood (in a lighter color) from a hardware store? That might be quickest and cheapest.

[@BayleeJae]

I've done glass, but there was a lot of glare and it wasn't the same size as my desk surface, which was really annoying.

[@KatsMeyow]

Kiki "helping" at 5:35 :-)

[@honeyarsonist]

Day eleven of catching up on baylee vlogs

[@lauragotz7347]

I don't know why I think it's so funny, that you put that sad music over you cleaning up 😂

[@mettehjepsen]

Well we have our christmas decorations up... even got tree.. (getting a new one before chistmas since this will get dry).. one of our cats LOVES the trees... last year he stayed under the tree as hubby cut off the last branch 😂

[@littlehills8605]

Use a melamine primer (google it for a supplier near you) then you can paint any colour you want. A spirit based paint (gloss or satin) will be more hard wearing than a water based paint. If you do use a water based paint you will need to varnish.

[@lexuslewis6507]

Ahhhh!!! OMG I can't wait for artist alley Calgary I've never gone to a convention and I have never Met such an idol like you hopefully you get a table! I live in Edmonton which is only three hours away from Calgary hopefully my mom says yes!!

[@kaz6655]

I would use chalk paint and the wax sealer but personally I would get new bigger desk and get rid of the big unit behind you and get something that has better storage.

[@allysmith2284]

Time for a new desk!!!

[@nathanielslifestyle4845]

I love your cleaning videos and even more your art great work ❤️😀👍

[@maellebrard]

OMG ! Camera/cucumber attack !!! 😂🐱🥒 Made my night !

[@nancyspicer4337]

I am wondering if spray paint would work best if you spray back forth at a steady pace. I would give this idea a second opinion.

[@sa2985]

you should get some icicle lights to hang on the desk hutch so it’s a lil something but not too much :)

[@kyraandreatta4522]

Someone else has commented this as well I think, but you might be better off just getting a new desk (and later on, new drawers, etc) because factoring in the time that it takes do that might make it more worthwhile than painting it

[@lilyfarrell7993]

baylee next year you should come to the saskatoon comic expo!

[@xMyLittlePrincessx]

I love Your ipad cover!! Where's it from please??

[@JojjosCreations]

Yes just sand all the surface and use good paint and primer and it should work just fine, I have done it with a black to white ikea furniture :)

[@tashak8491]

Yes, i've repainted a makeuo desk of mine, sand it down and use a good sealer! Hope this helps :)

[@lindseypaige8217]

Use chalk paint!! You don't have to sand it, just rub a wax sealant on when you're finished. Super fast and simple.

[@basvanderwerff2725]

i whould contact paper the doors/drawerfronts and top surfaces ect in a lighter color instead of paint it all, useually those compressed wood panels are a pain to get painted nicely since the top layer is a type of plastic vineer. If you really do want to have everything a different color i sugest atleast the work surfaces with the contact paper, paint (especially white) will not stay nice looking for long.

[@LP-ti3ri]

You should start putting posters and stuff on the ceiling Baylee haha

[@ArtByEricaH]

Sand it lightly and use cabinet paint. It stinks but it does sooo well and gardens like plastic.

[@thomasherd2384]

FOR ONCE BAYLEE CLEAND

[@psycobunnie2728]

If you get into the Calgary Expo, I will go just to get Beautiful Nightmare.... because I need that in my life. That and, your buttons are amazing, I mean. You are amazing, and I love your videos. So I hope you get in. c:

[@superverity64]

Did I hear a snatch of The Anthem when Kiki freaked out? If so, solid song choice! 😁👌

[@kurt_exe3606]

LMFAO the bitter heart song is so funny just being used like 6 times lol

[@brooklynlea]

i know I have thought about painting my furniture but after researching and it seems like a week long process and for you it probably wouldn't be ideal since that is your work space. After washing, sanding, priming and painting , drying it really might even be worth it, it would become expensive too. I personally just buy a new art desk!

[@whispdreams]

I love your vids!!

[@reesemueller8686]

Do you still need help making buttons/manufacturing them. Ps. The new pins are sooooo cute!!

[@sparklybubbletime1]

@1:16 what is the black monitor behind you? Also can you do a video on your equipment and lights?

[@BayleeJae]

It's a Cintiq 22HD. I have a video about my filming setup on my art channel.

[@NaNandCoat]

You should try chalk paint for your desk, It sticks to everything without using primer it’s like magic! 😛

[@kellalafaire8534]

Ahh that Memi song isn’t on iTunes and I’m dyyyying

[@nayjoy3897]

Just commenting to say that I go in fits and phases with most of my KZbin subscription watching. But, yours and Jenna Marbles' videos/vlogs always get me excited to tune in and watch. Also, weirdly you both wore fake beards this week? Trendsetters!

[@BayleeJae]

Thanks for watching! Maybe this cold weather is making us subconscuoisly want beards!

[@nayjoy3897]

@@BayleeJae Well, thanks to you both, I'm consciously wanting a beard. In Florida. I have no excuses.

[@inkandberry]

Painting your desk and chest of drawers is doable. I work in the paint department at Rona so I know my stuff. You'll want to sand your surfaces down a little bit to scratch it and give the primer something to grip to. Then one coat of oil based or hybrid primer (water based with alkyd resins), one that will adhere to melamine and ceramic tile. Then two coats of floor paint or cabinet paint, something that will take all of the use and abuse of art and kitties. Painting can seem daunting and a pain in the ass. But throwing away everything because it doesn't look as good or doesn't fit an aesthetic anymore is not great for our little big planet.

[@huxdroid]

Where’d you get that sweater? It’s awesome

[@BayleeJae]

Into the AM! Use code BAYLEE for 10% off, muhuhahaha. They just started doing crewneck sweaters.

[@yayoieditz8166]

could you maybe to a video when you clean you're room like every singel draw and everything and do a speed cleaning ?

[@saryshinobi]

Dramatic room cleaning

[@RoxisFantasies]

Hi Baylee dumb question and I tried going though older vlogs but couldn't find it how do you stream and stuff from your iPad and procreate I'm trying to figure it out and I can only figure how to stream it wirelessly and its major lag Thank you and love you and your vlogs been watching since 2014 💖💖💖

[@BumbleBaylee]

I connect it to my Elgato HD60 S capture card. That's the same device I use to capture my gaming consoles. It uses HDMI though, so I had to buy a lightning to HDMI adapter.

[@Paula-qo5uz]

Love the Kiki button!

[@rachelm9886]

I adore the new kiki button!!!

[@IAMTHELIE]

Holy Lord I hope you come to the Calgary Expo I would love to meet you and buy some of your stuff ahhhhh haha

[@theuglybookling4604]

Can you do more cleaning videos on your main channel? I love cleaning and clearing videos and they’re pretty popular right now so I think they’d do well!

[@polaroidlovehee]

Does anyone know what app Baylee uses to draw on the iPad?

[@gabbywilliamson76]

Procreate i think

[@polaroidlovehee]

Thanks

[@lobonakhtar9602]

You could do a whole wall covered in prints

[@Gallopint0]

Where did you get your sweatshirt ??? 😍😍😍

[@BayleeJae]

intotheam.com I am affiliated with them, so if you use the code BAYLEE, you save 10%.

[@jennyr2905]

Maybe you can put prints and stuff on the ceiling for space

[@FordsFarmStudio]

The shelf behind you being darker helps you stand out best, and white will require your camera adjusting white balance and exposure different than usual. Dark space is also good for lighting, balancing shadows. Also your brand new chair will be a bit out of place. I do not think that paint on that pressboard stuff covered in a vinyl like stuff will hold up to daily use long. I wouldn't paint them, but if you do paint it something other than white, dust and everything else will show up. Kitty fuzzies will no longer be camoflauged. You do not have white kitiies! A parchment cream would be better. How about a starry scene, not too busy but far more creative like you. Think like Rapunzel!

[@FordsFarmStudio]

Or how about paint that back one into a castle...make stones and blocks, maybe some ivy, and the top cupboards can be towers! Ooh double use as art videos!

[@SarcasticTurtlez]

If your heart desires Christmas, decorate for Christmas!!!

[@MsSmilish96]

You don't need to paint the furniture to make your room feel bigger, you just need to pain the walls crisp white, change the floor to something lighter abd buy whiter lights both in your studio and outside it. This will give a better illusion of a bigger room. But if you really have you hart set on repainting then use a spraypaint and a really good primer. Just talk to your lokal paint shop and they will help you find the right paint

[@BumbleBaylee]

I can't redo the floors because this is a rental. Trust me, these ugly orange floors would have been gone ages ago if this was my house. XD Also, my lights are already super white to the point that they're almost blue.

[@MsSmilish96]

@@BumbleBaylee I see... Then talking to the lokal paint shop is the best option to finding something that can work for your type of furniture :)

[@Grimstardragon]

I have a question for you what drawing tablet do you use?

[@CharSistek]

If you ever run out of space on the walls to hang art and photos, the sides of furniture like desks and bookcases is free real estate you can take advantage of!

[@LeighJunie]

Looks like it will be good piece.

[@AngieCurl]

The make spray paint for plastic!

[@hannahwright126]

Love your videos

[@kellalafaire8534]

Also consider liquid sander. It’s this stuff you wipe on and it gently erodes the top layer of paint or whatever. Very low effort. definitely do a test swatch on the compressed wood stuff though.

[@basvanderwerff2725]

it compressed wood there no paint layer it plastic

[@purpl3lina]

Best bet would be to get an actual art desk.

[@ForestHag]

Sand it, prime it, use CHALK paint, wax it :) I painted several Ikea furniture pieces like that and they all still look fine.

[@BayleeJae]

Wax?!

[@ForestHag]

@@BayleeJae Holy smokes an actual reply from you 0_o. Uhm yes, wax. You can use ordinary varnish on chalk paint but after a while it will look a bit.. chippy and sad. What works the absolute best is a wax sealer for chalk paint :) You smear it on with a cloth and let it sit for 24 hours. Then buff it :) New looking furniture on the horizon. (do let the chalk paint dry for 24 hours as well, otherwise you'll wipe it right back off).

[@sutadz]

Would you ever be interested in coming to fanime? Its held in the same convention center where twitchcon was :0

[@alexjones8566]

Please please please go to Michael’s and reviewed the artist loft markers they have chiseled nib and brush nib there around three $ per marker in USA

[@reya908]

I got to ask, do you have any problems on punching the pins? I don’t know what the problems with mine is either the paper broke when I punch so I try not to punch to hard but it dont stayed together if I don’t punch them hard. I keep end up wasting papers all the time

[@BayleeJae]

No, I have never had that issue. The mylar layer should protect the paper so it doesn't rip.

[@reya908]

The mylar rip also, when I pressed a little bit to hard. Is that the pin machines problem

[@MrJnala]

Awww, I was hoping to find that song you used at the beginning in your cleaning montage but the link just goes to the site in general, not the song.

[@MrJnala]

hurr. Typed in the lyrics into Google like I should have done. If anyone is interested, the song is Bitter Heart by Myra Granberg.

[@BumbleBaylee]

I said the title and artist right at the beginning of the vlog. XD

[@MrJnala]

@@BumbleBaylee hurrr. Yeah, that was my own stupidity then haha. I like to watch you while I draw and such and I was still setting things up, so I missed this tidbit