Self-Employed Artist Diaries | Sculpting Fall Collection, New iPad & Growing My Small Business

[@noors_artsy_hangout_2-23-22]

honestly tammy, youre not even a small business anymore! youre a whole business woman wooo!!

[@etc.claystore]

Hey tammy! Hope you're doing well.. I've been watching your videos for over a year now and there's just something about your videos which is so relaxing, and it has made me enjoy the little things in life.. You are one of the clay artists who have inspired me to start a small business and im so grateful.. Always keep on growing and shining🤍

[@d33p_sea]

Heyy What's your small business like, and did you already start it? How did you do it if I'm allowed to ask? :)

[@etc.claystore]

@@d33p_sea hii.. I haven't started a small business yet but I'm planning to very soon.. You can either sell on Etsy or start your own website(requires you to spend money) or there are many platforms which help you sell your goods.. Tammy has made many videos on starting a small business, so I feel it'll be helpful to refer those.. Or there are many youtubers who have done videos on this.. Hope this helped!

[@etc.claystore]

hey.. I haven't started my small business yet but I'm planning to very soon.. You can either sell through Etsy or even make your own website, which does require you to spend money to set up.. There's many small business owners including Tammy herself who has made videos on this, so it'll be very helpful to refer those.. Hope this helped!!

[@d33p_sea]

@@etc.claystore yes, thank you! Just wanted to hear another perspective :)

[@mariaboyzo9060]

I Tammy I love your videos. It is 2025. I’m actually making something in clay right now in your videos…. It just inspires me so much to focus on my dreams and just relax myself oh and I eight years old.😊

[@AlexaJuncaj]

A lot of times, I watch KZbin videos on my phone in the background of my life (while cooking or cleaning etc). For your videos, I make sure I have time to sit down, watch it full screen on my laptop and never find myself distracted by my phone. I just love them so much!!! Thank you so much for bringing us beautiful, inspiring, relaxing content. You've been posting so much too! Be sure to take a break sometime ❤❤❤

[@susanharkema2888]

4:16 Whew...I literally stopped breathing with eyes wide. You sailed through that bump like a true champ! I remember when I started my first business about your age and I had designed a 10-page document completely and totally lost the file. I was crushed for an hour and then picked myself up and the second version was SO much better. Love your Fall 2.0 as well! You are building SO much wisdom in such a short period of time. It's so inspiring even for a 54-yo lifetime entrepreneur. Cheers! Ok...back to the video...

[@RedRockingBird]

This was such an uplifting video (as always) but your growth of confidence over the years really shines through in this one. Not a ‘small’ business owner any longer 🎉🎉🎉 you’ve created this amazing life for yourself along the way so huge congrats, I truly appreciate your video’s and understand how much effort and passion you pour in ❤😊

[@RP-ez2jm]

You’re not a dummy, please be kind to yourself in the words that you speak, as being hard on yourself is a pattern I’ve noticed while watching you... that type of adaptability and positivity after making a mistake, is an extremely admirable trait ✨ My babies watch you with me, and we think you’re just wonderful. You’ve come so far, and for the right reasons. You haven’t given up on your dream, and you are so humble and thoughtful-despite being uncomfortable. What a wonderful thing to alchemize what could have held you back, into something that brings abundance, despite the challenges. I hope you are as proud of yourself, as I am of you. 🧡

[@mamathasanthosh6431]

Hi Tammy let me tell you one thing whenever l feel so down about my art you are the one who motivates me, and l want to thank you soo much and you are the one who healed me through my depression I REALLY HOPE YOUR COMPANY GROWS SOO MUCH MORE

[@missalaina4360]

I loved how long this video of yours was. Whenever you post I get so excited but because this was a 30-minute video I squealed with excitement😂

[@sive-777]

I love how you always explain the behind the scenes and give tips for how to make this entrepreneurship actually work

[@valentinedempsey4252]

Like you said, I think we underestimate the power of art and creativity, and how it can bring us together to make an incredible community, as shown by the mail you received from fellow artists. Please never stop sharing your art with us Tammy

[@katiecruz7406]

I cried at the end. Your videos are always uplifting and I can sense how genuine you are. You’re such an inspiring person. This is the reason why you are so blessed. Thank you for what you do. ❤️

[@Fiveonemotion]

I cried at the letter from that sweet little girl and her dogs! So touching! This 30-min format was perfect! I had time to sit down, eat lunch and relax with you! ❤😊 So grateful that you exist.

[@heyitssharu]

The notification I get when you upload are the days that are my best and comfiest 🥰 I love your work so sooo much. Because of you I started my small clay business and its been 2 months ♥I really hope you are at peace, healthy and happy !

[@katecaptures]

Thank you for the longer format! It feels so peaceful to dive into it for 30 minutes

[@malurus_]

i love having a 30 min video, this has been wonderful to watch. your new ipad looks awesome!!

[@kiranguyenn]

you are now my favorite youtuber, i can relate to you so much as a small business owner, and you show so many beautiful angles and differences in your life! thank you sm for another wonderful video!🥹

[@chantallabelle4609]

I loved the longer vlog! You’re so inspiring and at just 23 years of age! I think you will go very far in your business. Proud of you XO

[@iyradeysa]

heyy tammy!!! youve inspired me to create my own lovely and cozy clay charms and i really hope one day youll be able to see them, you and your videos and winnie have made my days in college so much more enjoyable, thank you so much and i hope you have an amazing week ahead, take care!!

[@aestheticvibes1914]

I was just craving your vlog and I'm so happy it's here!!! I love crafting or having tea with your vlogs!!! Best company 🥹💕

[@paraskevi_krgn]

Loved this video, especially how you show that things can go wrong and that's okay ❤ We need more 30 min vlogs 🤗

[@Ha_.fsa.y]

I love your clay work. Im a big collector of hobbies and always wanted to start sculpting and polymer clay your definitely a big inspiration knowing that you started your business in highschool! Im inlove with all your pieces! 💕

[@poptrtinc.]

Hiii. I've been watching ur videos for a while now and I wanna tell you that you've inspired me to become a small business owner. I'm still a kid and I've been having struggle figuring out what I've wanted to be and now ik so thank you 💖💖💖💖

[@aurorateemo3708]

I GASPED FROM HAPPINESS i was sooo excited for the video

[@pq7185]

Make sure you are also wearing tinted safety glasses designed to block the light from the resin curing oven or keep the oven covered so you don't get any eye damage

[@hannahpsyk4465]

I can’t stop smiling! ❤️ I’m so happy you love your mug rug!! 🍊

[@ellascottagecompany2044]

Keep doing what you’re doing. It sparks so many good things ❤

[@CreativeRituraj]

Hello Tammy, I've been watching your videos for a while now, and you truly inspire me. I always look forward to your new uploads because they make me feel so comfortable and happy. No matter how anxious I am, your content lifts my mood and motivates me. Seeing a longer video is like a cherry on top! You've inspired me not only to create content but also to start my own small business. You're amazing ! ❤️🫶

[@TheAxiousArtist]

Hi tammy ❤ I’ve now been watching your videos for 2 days straight and have a,ready seen over 30 of your videos ❤❤❤❤❤

[@paulinehaas9726]

I had a really ruff day at school and this video made me do happpy and inspired me to do some sculpting for the farmers market!!btw I just decorated for fall yesterday ❤love your work ❤❤❤

[@glencop8842]

And the end of the video and i found myself tearing up 😭 you are such a sweet soul Tammy ❤

[@InvaderHimm]

could u post tutorials one day? love the sculpting content and would love to try myself just hate doing stuff the "wrong" way

[@CeleneSears]

You looked stunning in the first part of your vlog, black shirt and glasses! The new improved apple 🍎 is perfect, you're so talented, it was so realistic. And wow so sweet that you shared and cherish personal letters. Love your content and it's so true seeing my dog happy is my joy.

[@InspirefulWomen]

I have been loving your vlogs so much. I don't even do polymer clay but I still enjoy your videos just for relaxation and entertainment. I especially love watching you craft. I wondered if you'd consider letting there be a little more dead space/pauses in your speaking. I feel like your old vlogs were more that way and it felt a bit more relaxing and natural. Now I can see you making the cuts a lot so that you are always speaking and there's no dead space and I find it a little more intense/tiring that way. I know probably a lot of people want the whole "hurry up and make your point" approach or they'll leave, but if anyone else out there is like me, I actually prefer a little dead space in between that's more like natural human interaction. Whatever you end up doing, I'll be sure to keep watching, I do love your videos!

[@A100thingstodo]

Hi Tammy, I have been following you since i believe July and love your whole vibe, thank you so much for uploading today, I hope some day I could purchase from your brand.

[@potatolucyart]

Thank you so much for your videos! So inspiring to see where one can get with consistency and hard work. I'm currently starting my own art journey and I hope I'll stay consistent this time. It's pretty challenging but I'm excited to do it💜 Thank you once again💜

[@ketsudaloom518]

Omg, I don't normally comment... I watch all of your videos, you're super inspiring! Buuuuuut this video was the best yet! Keep up the hard work 🤟

[@yuffiehh]

Love the longer vlog! I keep it on while I’m working hehe

[@Kim-in1ev]

The mug rug was so cute! I would have trouble using it in fear it would get dirty haha. But even if I didn't use it as a coaster those would be so cute to hang on the wall.

[@alexlamiaart]

I really enjoy seeing your videos! Everything you make is so cute! And seeing the Snoopy on your new iPad made me smile, because my mom and I love Snoopy. The first thing I ever sculpted out of clay was a Snoopy for her.

[@jazcashv]

Hi Tammy, I’m a fairly new subscriber! Just have to say how much comfort your channel brings me, you inspire me to dive into being creative. Thank you for your videos ❤️

[@ki.ri.creations]

i don’t draw much on my ipad but i love the paper like screen protector! i love seeing whenever you drop a new video and find it so relaxing to watch. i can’t wait for the maxine plushies to ship out !!

[@angelleonhardt]

That was the first video ive been watching from you and im so in love ! cozy vibes only, instantly followed you 🍃

[@Beadedby_froggy]

Oh my gosh, I’ve never been this early so hi Tammy love your channel. Keep doing what you do never be discouraged or feel like no one ever likes my videos cause I always feel like that. You’re an amazing artist. Hopefully, one day I can purchase one of your products they’re all so adorable I love you so much. I’ll be having an amazing day/night. 🩷🩷

[@jill_rose_creations]

I watch your videos religiously 😍 they never disappoint!!!!

[@CuteGirl-tf9bo]

Hi Tammy, I find myself lucky that I found your channel very recently like in August but literally you inspire me a lot, I really wanna start my channel and some small business, I hope I find my way to happiness and comfort too, stay blessed 😊❤

[@Akiza7861]

I'd love to see your process and sources for materials that you use to package and send out your art! Everyone does it so differently and as someone who wants to start an art business, it's overwhelming to think about. I love seeing your process and transparency about the business aspect of these things! Thank you!

[@BeeCraftee]

Your maxene light is so precious. It reminds me of those fun ones from my childhood. But they were like all rubber I think.. and when you pressed on it it was kinda squishy and that’s how you turned it on 😍😍 I would die to see something like this made out of rubber with a squishy tangerine to turn it on 💀💀💀she’s so cute

[@agataklein6831]

I love your content. You've always got such valuable information to share and your genuine nature is awesome to see. Super excited for your continued success!

[@TB-ky7de]

My favourite type of videos. I save these for winding down:) thank you Tammy.

[@Courtney-sv4px]

I love the long vlog videos sooo much how you actually live day to day working alsooo soo cool however every shot of your background your order counts went up ahhhhhhhhh

[@Paulina-ki7ds]

Ok, hear me out: A speculoo bunny cake would be so so perfekt for autumn and winter🥺 just imagine the cuteness, the vibes, the everything😭

[@LunaMail]

OK I already commented but...i couldn't help myself to exclaim...THE APPLE MAXINE!!! 🥺 brilliantly adorable Q.Q ♡

[@PentragonCosplay]

Great seeing you and your business thrive so much! I hope you will enjoy your new iPad! I have my IPad Pro since almost 3 years now and really love it (had to re-order the pencil three times so far though because there were always unexplainable problems with them - still worth the money!)

[@sofiaserez]

I love your channel so much. You inspire me every day :)

[@Kyandimanokit4]

i absolutley loved the longer video!!! I love watching ur vids and doing my own art!!

[@kaos.karlos]

Tip for applying the paperlike: do it in the bathroom a few minutes after taking a shower. The humidity settles the dust and you don‘t have so many particles flying around, hence you get less to no air bubbles. 😊 (Did I forget about this when applying my paperlike on my new iPad a few months back? Yes, indeed. So now I try to keep that tip in my head by sharing it occasionally 😂)

[@angelatheartisan]

Im usually a ghost follower. But i had to say i just love your content. Every video just makes me feel warm fuzzy lol. Also very motivated to put time and effort into what i love. Keep going and we'll keep supporting ☺️❤

[@khiyonesmith186]

Tammy I really appreciate the length and effort you put into this video ❤❤❤ please could we get more diary videos like this 😊

[@christinethecrafter9662]

I never tired of watching your vlogs❤

[@tulipcatss]

Please make more long videos like this!! I loved every bit of it 😭💗

[@paigenorton2024]

Highly recommend partnering with the mug rug girl, these would sell so well!

[@SydneyDix-f7y]

loved this video!! the new designs are so cute and a new i pad is so exciting :)

[@monobunart]

I always look forward to your vlogs. They're so cozy, cute, and inspiring (:

[@NicoleMae]

You make some of my favourite videos

[@melaniekonrad1610]

I goshed when I saw a 30min video! Pure happiness

[@luludebruyn]

30 min vlog lets gooooo

[@Anacorez]

post more longer vlogs pleaseeeee!!! Its my happy pill!

[@monikak1855]

I am not a clay artist but watching your videos made me ask for clay and resin this xmas so i got my why clay blocks to make something fun. I will share it with you on insta for sure. XD I love your clay figures and calm aesthetic in you videos, you doing amazing job.

[@apple.cheeks]

I've been looking into getting a fujifilm too! Are you liking yours

[@swirls858]

Wonderful vlog Tammy. Thank you for sharing your world with us ❤

[@preetphoenix1]

I think once in a month vlog will be great to watch ❤ it's helpful and informative even though it's just a vlog.

[@JuliannieTV]

A 30 min video 😍 I’ve been blessed

[@worldofcraftinesssripoorva7066]

Hi Tammy, u have inspired me so much so that now I am thinking of starting my own small business. Love ur work thank u

[@healingalchemy]

I love your art and everything you do. I had a dream that I met you, I love watching your videos and your such an inspiration. I have a small business and it’s just getting started. I love your new fall characters and they are truly amazing.

[@loganwall601]

OMG a persimmon Maxine would be amazing!! I had a persimmon tree when I was a kid and have such fond memories of them

[@reallygoodatfolding]

You handled dropping that tray like a champ, I would have cried 😅

[@Photohog4]

Hi Tammy! I discovered your channel a few weeks ago and have been catching up on videos since then. I think what you do is really cool and amazing and so inspirational. I’m sorry your sculptures fell/broke. But I’m glad you didn’t risk picking them up, burning yourself and injuring your hands. And if you were able to improve on existing designs then it was probably for the best. Have fun with the new camera. As you can prob tell from my username, I love photography. Hope to see some of your images soon. You’re inspiring me to tap back into my creative side more…and I thank you for that. Congrats on the new equipment. Looking forward to your next video! 😊 PS I loved GG too!

[@FillYourHeartCo]

Those poor clay figures augghh 😭 I’ve been there with some figures I made for a family member for Christmas like 3 years ago. Anyhow, I’ve been watching your content for a while and I’m just now realizing I wasn’t subscribed… oh well, better late than never I suppose. That aside, love your style and vibes. It always helps me calm down when the day has been chock full of stressful conversations at work.

[@is_a_bell]

Awesome video! I loved the shading on the apples

[@petr_kit]

LOVE longer videos!!

[@ligiaduque5870]

You can make the mushroom green to use the orange leaf. Colors will match better

[@liza6386]

Thank you for your video! I love it so much You are great artist ❤️

[@diaryofdakshaaa]

LOVVEEEDD watching it all❤

[@My.Latest.Obsession]

I. And see your watching Gilmore Girls while sculpting :). That’s always one of my comfort shows and I just started another rewatch since fall is coming up.

[@jessicajordan680]

Tammy, I would love to see your interpretation of Cleo the long tail goldfish from Pinocchio. Your use of translucent clay and powder could really make something like that come alive! 😍 and maybe Maxine needs a svelte and sassy friend? Just a thought. Your work is ADORBS! ❤ Thank you for giving us comfy vlogs. It's a perfect wind down from a boring work day ☺️

[@everausten]

Happy accident, much better to push forward with a design you actually like. Version one is experimentation, iterate until you're happy, and then the one you're happy with is the prototype - well done! ✨

[@LearnGermanwithMarzipanfrau]

5:18 Yes, I fully approve of eating lunch when something went wrong. After lunch everything's going to be so much better.

[@Cutegirl-u4z8x]

Love your videos and can not wait to for you to make more videos ❤😊

[@ExodusFX]

Love the length of this video. Also, you guys must really like that Trix Loaded cereal. 😂

[@emmy-h3e]

love your videos so much, and keep it up!!! i saw at the top of your couch your small bookcase…and i saw the series “The Heroes of Olympus”, and OMG i love that series!! :D ❤❤❤

[@zactocher6335]

Have you considered making an online polymer clay sculpting class? I'm sure a lot of others, myself included, would be interested in something like that.

[@LunaMail]

I'm drawing and just saw this pop up on my homescreen ~~~ now watching your video as additional inspiration while my pen moves! ♡♡♡ Your videos are such an encouragement for entrepreneurship ~ let's just say I've tried and given up more than a couple of times in the past... but as so many years have passed since then, it feels fresh to have people rooting for you online and sharing their own journey. Finally willing to even entertain the thought again! Thank you for creating these videos, Tammy ♡ P.S. stairs are my fav exercise (after ddr/itg/piu) so when you said *stair stepper* I was like (*≧∇≦)ﾉ let's gooo!

[@LisaZoe86]

May I say how clasy you look with those new glasses and your hair like that? Love it! Nowback to watching the video! ❤

[@LisaZoe86]

I am in looove with pumpkin maxine and cannot wait! Hope I don't miss it when you drop her!

[@peareese]

thankyou for feeding us w this 30mins vid !

[@irenebaker9904]

That's so frustrating, especially after you spend so much time! Maybe they damaged ones could be fit into a diorama or larger piece with multiple figures that could camouflage the problem areas. I've only used polymer clay a few times though. Your ability to stay collected in a crisis is impressive, and you turned to into an opportunity to make improvements.

[@CreativeRituraj]

Hey Tammy, Have you seen the show Emily in Paris? It’s amazing! Emily reminds me so much of you - she’s energetic, active, and great at her work. I think you might really enjoy it, so give it a watch!

[@mandymovlogs]

You inspired me to try polymer clay! And i love it🎉❤

[@Tales_11]

Your video just made my day gurl❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Love you ❤❤❤❤ Thank you so much for your hardwork and efforts for us❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jojosartstuff]

I hope I don’t miss the shop drop when these new items come out, because I always missed them