making NO MONEY at the artist alley 💸 studio vlog, cosmania 2024

[@jadedragon2269]

This is why when I go to conventions I always try to buy one thing from every stall 💚

[@rairaylim]

When I’m attending and not tabling, I also try to do this!!! It’s so fun 🥺💖

[@RayQ101]

That sounds like a massive waste of money.

[@deimos6560]

@@RayQ101Usually people save up a lot when doing this, plus it’s their money they get to enjoy it however they want

[@lukap7297]

woah that sounds so cool

[@hikarii-kun2698]

omg that's my policy too! Make stuff I want to own. I'm not making great money but when people want it it's cool!

[@rairaylim]

And it’s nice to meet people who are into the same stuff you are!!!

[@LucifieDarling]

Omg I would buy that frieren set immediately, it is SOO perfect what !

[@rairaylim]

Thank you 💖💖💖

[@AiveeRozelle]

So sorry it turned out like that. I’m working on a third merch drop and only made two sales on the first, zero on the second. 😢 your work is lovely too. Do you do commissions?

[@rairaylim]

Hii!! No worries since I still had a great time, but I’m hoping you can have more sales in the future as well!!! I don’t do commissions since I don’t have a lot of time because of work 😅

[@PAFU00x]

HOLY CRAP THOSE STICKERS LOOK SO CUTE!!! I love how you put so much care into your packaging !!! Its really amazing how you displayed all the stickers! I would have definitely fan-girled if I saw your stall and items lol

[@rairaylim]

Wah thank you!! It means a lot 💖

[@scoobin336]

this entire video is such a mood,,,, YEAH

[@rainykanon]

I tried vending at an event too once (it wasn't a convention just a market) and I only sold 2 stickers! I hope you aren't too hard on yourself! It happens

[@rairaylim]

Yeah!! It’s still a fun experience overall, and I love meeting other artists!

[@dogofchaos]

You should totally open a webshop, your designs are so cute!!

[@rairaylim]

Oh gosh thank you!!! Hopefully I will be able to when I have more time 😊

[@naita_milk]

Aww, that's so sad. Your stand looks amazing tho!!

[@rairaylim]

Thank you!! And It’s okay I had a great time!

[@BerryBerry-y8b]

your stickers are so adorable!! they definitely would have sold out if the right people had seen them 💔

[@rairaylim]

That means a lot thank you!! 💖

[@aricaice6447]

Im glad algo sent this to me. Confused pa ako nung una cos Cosmania? (i usually got international cons from fellow artists so glsd to see something local!) Im glad youre doing it for fun pa rin and youll be able to get more sales on your next con ❤ I know how it feels to be barely selling anything on my first con but when I take notes what to improve on, Im able to sell out on my recent con. Manifesting the same for you ❤

[@rairaylim]

Thank you!! I'm happy to hear this vid found fellow local artists ♥ hoping for MEGA STONKS at your future cons!!

[@creamsun]

ahhh cardcaptor sakura!!! 🥰

[@marcusice5400]

Ur setup is amazing ❤

[@rairaylim]

Thank you!!!

[@marcusice5400]

@ I’m so glad to run across your KZbin channel I manly here support a lot of artist alley vlogs most of the time I found it really cool and inspiring and I’m looking forward to watch more of your vlogs

[@bloom9792]

WHY WOULD THEY NOT BUY CARDCAPTOR SAKURA STICKERS!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?!?!!!

[@rairaylim]

WAHAHA same i buy every ccs merch i can find 😭😭😭🙏

[@Mimingart]

I just started boothing this year din and I find your video very helpful! I hope you don't mind if I adapt the pockets for my stickers too since I am struggling with my acrylic cases/stand too 🥺

[@rairaylim]

Please do!!! I’m so happy the video helped you 🥹💖💖

[@razor8519]

Omg, such a shame! I loved the Valo x Sanrio stickers, keep up the good work! Good luck next time ❤

[@rairaylim]

Thanks so much!! I like my valo Sanrio stickers too but I understand it’s pretty niche 😅😅

[@AkishaCampo]

I wanna know where u get ur stickers! Because I want to start my own little merchandise, it looks so fun!

[@rairaylim]

I’m based in the PH so my supplier is a local printing shop called shirakami prints!! What I did was visited a convention and asked someone for print shop recommendations, so you could try that to find a local one in your area too

[@angelacosta6596]

0:02 that's me looking at my Excel file passing my budget of this month. lol😭😂

[@rairaylim]

LOLL

[@Floridameerkat93]

What do the numbers all over the booth mean? I saw a couple of 99s and 30s and one 150. Are those prices? Inventory amounts? Something else?

[@rairaylim]

They’re prices in Philippine pesos!

[@ruutharbn]

i just wanna ask if you're gonna have a booth on cosplay matsuri this year? i'm going on day 3 so i'm hoping to see you there! 🩷🫶

[@rairaylim]

I will actually be at cosplay matsuri day 3!! I’ll be at table FD06 💖

[@ruutharbn]

@@rairaylim oooh see you there!

[@omg_raven]

omg ur stand looks super cute i would buy the live action one piece stickers if i could!! > < and like same i wanna open a small business so bad but my drawing sucks and im broke and im a teenager 🤡✨

[@rairaylim]

Thank you!! And that’s okay I used to be in your shoes wanting to do tables, but not having the money to do it yet. I see some people making all their merch at home by themselves, or cutting stickers by hand. I think it’s still possible even on a tight budget! I’m sure you’ll be able to try it out in the future!

[@omg_raven]

@ no worries! and yea im not too broke so im probably gonna try to find someone to print my stickers but idk how to sell them but i’ll figure it out eventually lol

[@lambykin842]

8:57 noice 😂 someone reslly likes kaeya 😭😂😂

[@rairaylim]

😂😂

[@kuri_curry]

Hi, this is so random, BUT Would you ever be interested in having a table together somehow? I've been wanting to try out being in an artist alley. Same as you, not quite for selling but just to see if anyone would like whatever I will be creating.

[@rairaylim]

Do you have a Twitter account by any chance? Let’s chat there!

[@LambCritical]

NOOOOO I WAS THEREEEEEEEEEE AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@rairaylim]

OMGGGGG how was it !! Did you get to watch the concerts?

[@rosendofernandez7146]

Hi! How much usually is the fee of Cosmania if you dont mind asking? Hehe.

[@rairaylim]

We were 3 people sharing a table and paid around PHP 5.2k each, so i believe one artist alley table is around PHP 15k 😭

[@rosendofernandez7146]

@@rairaylim ohmy ang mahal pala! Ang hirap siguro maka break even. Skl yung TGK Matsuri dito, for the Artist Alley around 1.6k na tapos you own the entire 3x6 table.

[@rairaylim]

​@@rosendofernandez7146 yeahhh :(( parang mahirap na mag table sa cosplayph events kasi ang mahal ng slot kahit may ka-hati ka planning to try out patron of the arts or sticker expo next time !!

[@katsootudio]

cosmania is such a flop every year 🥲

[@rairaylim]

O god really 🥹😭😭 it was my first time tabling there

[@fujoshisforronaldreagan]

I would habe totally bought the tamagotchi stickers:)) i liked for the yaoi 🥳

[@rairaylim]

LOL thank you 🤝💖