✸ Shop Update Product Prep ✸ making prints, bookmarks, memo pads + clay pins! ✿ studio vlog ✿

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Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well :]
In this vlog, watch me make a TON of new products. You can also see how I make make specific products like bookmarks and prints at home. I really enjoy making prints! I also try out making memo pads myself, and while it was fun, it was expensive! Haha, maybe I'll have to do a simple design if I ever make them again, to use less ink.
I also make handmade clay pins for the first time ever! And holy cow was it fun. I loved everything about it, from sculpting them, to painting, and the resin part was so satisfying! Let me know if you've ever tried making clay pins!
I hope you enjoy the video and cya next time :]
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[@GalletaCreates]

I love your illustrations!! 😍😍 I have an EcoTank from Epson and it is really cost effective for me!! I printed a lot with it and I just changed only the black ink after 3 and half years!! I am blown away by that and with printing and scanning quality (and I have one of the cheaper ones from them). So I totally recommend you using one of this kind ☺️

[@brittanysalzone]

Thank you for that info! I've been really curious if the eco-tank printers are really that much better. I go through so many ink cartridges at the moment haha. I've been looking into them recently and might just have to get one!

[@NeurospicyJenn]

I just got an ecotank and I love it!! Printed over 100 pages yesterday and barely made a dent in the ink wells!

[@coraillustrates]

Hei I just wanted to tell you I just discovered you by coincidence and I immediately fell in love with your art, your videostyle and how you explain everything so in detail

[@brittanysalzone]

Aww thank you so much! ☺️

[@crow-skipaints9749]

I love your videos I never thought about doing notepads at home looks a lot of fun.

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! They were pretty fun to make, but I wouldn't try to make too many unless I had some better equipment. Like an industrial guillotine cutter for one! That way I could cut a large stack of paper at once :]

[@crow-skipaints9749]

@@brittanysalzone now what paper did you use for your bookmarks? Card stock?

[@brittanysalzone]

No! I link the exact paper in my Amazon Storefront in the description. But it's just a nice photo luster paper + matte lamination :]

[@RunicWren]

I've had an ecotank(ET-8550) for like 6 months now and the printing is very economical. I've only just now had to buy replacement ink for some of the colors(I print a lot, but I've only used a quarter of a tank of black somehow?). I think I did the math and a full color 8x10 print is somewhere around 12 cents worth of ink iirc? The quality of prints is gorgeous, though the ink isnt archival. Tbh I don't think anyone expects outside of certain juried art shows though anyway. Thanks for the comfy vlog

[@brittanysalzone]

Thank you for sharing your experience with that printer! Something that I've noticed with my Epson Artisan 1430 printer, is that in order to make the best prints I can at home, I use the "Best Photo" option when printing. This makes the most crisp image possible, but I'm assuming it is also using more ink. I've been curious if people who have an Eco-Tank printer also use the "Best Photo" option, and still get a lot of use out of their ink when compared to someone with a standard photo printer like myself. Or is it pretty much the same ink output per print, but they just have larger "cartridges." If that makes sense, haha. That is interesting about the ink maybe not being archival though. The Epson inks I get for my printer are also water and fade resistant, which helps a ton as I also make stickers at home, mainly for my Patreon every month! Anyways, I'm surprised this printer has lasted me through college and years after. (I've read that my printer is one of the better made ones on forums) So when it finally decides to kick the bucket, I've got a lot of researching to do when deciding if an Eco-Tank or another photo printer like mine is right for me! Glad you enjoyed the vlog!! :]

[@Noomjewel]

I love this! So cute. 😍

[@brittanysalzone]

Thank you

[@craftylibrary6276]

I loved this vlog type video! Beautiful products for the shop updates! Those pins are so cute!

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks!! Glad you like it, I'm going to try and do more videos like this when I can :]

[@meiirono]

Wow sooo much hard work goes into making everything! Watching you make clay pins was so fun! Super inspired~ 🤩

[@brittanysalzone]

It's a lot of work, but I enjoy most of it! (I hate rounding the corners on bookmarks though, haha). Glad it served as some inspiration!

[@RubyStarGavey]

The cat print would make a great sticker sheet!

[@brittanysalzone]

Yes! I've been thinking that too, haha. Maybe I will make it into one!

[@rachelpepper5149]

Really enjoyed your vlog. Your artwork is beautiful!

[@brittanysalzone]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! :]

[@Lure-Light]

you could considder getting the pages done at a print sop and assembling them yourself after

[@brittanysalzone]

Absolutely! I did look into pricing for just getting the pages printed from an online manufacturer, but it was just as expensive as getting them fully made by a manufacture that does things like memo pads, stickers, prints, etc. I checked several manufactures, if there is one that offers cheaper prices, then I must have missed them :/ But! I have not looked into a local print shop. I'd be curious to know if getting just the pages printed locally would be cheaper. Definitely something to look into!

[@violettenaturals]

great video- I love watching behind the scenes/creation process! Your work is inspiring! God bless your sales :)

[@brittanysalzone]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@angeliemory]

Hi! glad to found your first vlog! Very relaxing and watching you make clay pins is very therapeutic for me. Here to support! 💕💕

[@brittanysalzone]

Hehe, glad you liked watching the clay pin making! It might be a long process, multiple days worth, but it's very fun!

[@Heyits__JC]

Ohh I love your art style! It's my first time watching your videos and I enjoyed it so much~

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! Happy to hear you liked it :]

[@natasharedmane]

Just got your video recommended and ª 🥺 your art and your videos are so good!!! I'm turning on notifications 😭

[@brittanysalzone]

So sweet! Thank you!

[@magdalenejeanne]

I didnt realize you made the memo pads yourself! That is so awesome! Loved this style of video as well and I hope you make more!

[@brittanysalzone]

yes! I made 3 myself and stopped after that and then ordered some from a manufacture lmao. Glad you like the style of video! I'll be doing more here and there :]

[@fijaystudio]

Canon or Epson eco tank or work printers, they are not loads cheaper but they are cheaper, honestly mostly people eventually decide to pay for printing. The only way to save is to cover less page with ink, in other words, line drawing or minimal coloured areas.

[@brittanysalzone]

Yes! I was thinking of this too, if I decide to do a small handmade series of notepads again, I'll just make the design have a lot of white space, and a simple design on it, so I don't drain my ink :] Thanks for the input!

[@ShanAbbas-je3me]

Hi I love your videos

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks!

[@JadaBstudio]

Such cute cat pins! 😍

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! I love the black cat, haha :]

[@misse4225]

Wow! Absolutely enjoyed your studio vlog! It’s different from the kawaii pastel-y colored merches I’ve been seeing from other artists.

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! I''m really glad you like my work :]

[@krimagic]

Que hermoso trabajo el que haces, quede inspirada, gracias 🌼🌼🌼

[@brittanysalzone]

Thank you!!

[@HippieHooray]

yay black cats :) looks so nice!

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks!

[@BettyMullins]

I use eco tank and the ink last a long time....I only added ink one time so far and that was only because printer had to stay in storage that was not air conditioned.

[@EchoatTheOakAnchor]

Dollar tree has clay tools, but they have them in the baking section. They're marketed as fondant tools

[@JustDreadful]

I saw you printing and cutting them memopads, and I was like... she cray

[@brittanysalzone]

ahaha! It was fun though! But not practical if you don't have a large guillotine cutter to cut a stack of paper at once. I still enjoyed the process though :] Good for personal use too!

[@LosVibe]

Awesome vlog! You're super talented wow! :)

[@brittanysalzone]

aww, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :]

[@LosVibe]

@@brittanysalzone it was so peaceful and just good vibes 😋

[@rhica-maeranao55]

Hi! I love your products ! You have a great talent. May I know what other gloss coats can you suggest aside from resin? Something that is safer but with a good finish.

[@brittanysalzone]

Thankss!! Honestly, I haven't found a good alternative to using UV resin, haha. I have tried gloss varnish and it leaves a sticky finish that collects dust and hairs very quick. I've heard people have some luck with Sculpey Glaze in gloss or satin, and that it doesn't leave a sticky finish, but I've also seen people say over time it can get a little tacky. So I don't feel comfortable recommending anything other than UV resin at the moment! Creative Rachy on KZbin has a good video on comparing different glaze options for polymer clay that might help you! kzbin.info/www/bejne/emi0f5h9armCaNE

[@heynoodle7640]

omfg lahvorre!!!!!!!!! I was looking for clay pin making videos and I came across your video and I was like damn I like this girls art and i realized why i recognized you!!!! ❤❤❤

[@brittanysalzone]

Noooodle! Omg, was watching a video in bed and did not expect to see your name pop up on my notifications lmao. Hahaha, yeah I got sucked into watching clay pin videos a couple months ago and had to give it a try! I hope you've been doing well!! 🖤

[@heynoodle7640]

dude it was FATE!!!!! i’m so excited to see you’re still making amazing art ❤❤❤

[@brittanysalzone]

@@heynoodle7640 haha, fate indeed! Let me know if you end up making any clay pins! 🖤

[@LacyMayArt]

I'm a small KZbinr too! Thanks for showing your art process. Your art is so cute! Love it.

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! I like showing what I do, I hope it can help other artists, or at the very least, see what works and what doesn't as I'm still figuring things out myself, haha.

[@LacyMayArt]

@@brittanysalzone I feel that! I also strive to create an inclusive environment where people can learn and do art together and have fun. You're doing a great job! :)

[@brittanysalzone]

@@LacyMayArt Thank you!

[@MayYangArt]

Both of your handmade and manufactured memo pads/notepads turned out great! I make mine at home because I'm not at a point where I can justify paying for manufactured ones. They do take quite a bit of ink and take a while to make so I usually put a limit to how many I create at a time. I use off-brand inks for my printer so I can get all the cartridges I need for a total of $20 to $30. I cried a little when I saw your corner rounder! I used to have that exact one but it wasn't good for using for a long period of time (why do they have those random lines where your thumb goes?). I love your cat print! It's super adorable! I can never cut nicely with a Xacto knife! The clay pins look great and I love the size of the backing cards.

[@brittanysalzone]

ahahahaha yes I hate my corner rounder to! My thumb hurts so bad, especially after rounding the corners on dozens of bookmarks! I really should just get a different one, haha. I know the lines on the button are for better grip, but man does it really start to dig into your thumb after a while lol. I used to use off-brand inks but ran into some problems when making stickers, so switched back to Epson inks. Much better print quality, but yeah the prize is crazy. I've had a lot of practice cutting paper with an Xacto knife in college! I rarely mess up nowadays. Glad to hear you like the clay pins and cat print

[@Christina24life]

Definitely go through a local print shop to make products such as notepads.

[@brittanysalzone]

Absolutely! It was so much better having them manufactured, haha. And they came out lovely :]

[@HO-bndk]

Two-part epoxy would be much better than cyanoacrylate ("super glue") for gluing pins onto baked polymer clay.

[@brittanysalzone]

You can definitely use two-part epoxy! I chose Super Gold glue because it is less toxic and odorless, and because I cover the pin backings in resin, it adds even more strength to the pin :]

[@michellecalleja5174]

For the tackiness of the pins, I picked up a tip from another KZbinr, Jackie from Nerdecrafter, she mentioned to keep putting it under the UV until it is no longer tacky. We have that one minute UV lamp and my husband was having that issue, I told him to do that and eventually it came out nice and clear, no tackiness. I guess it's just a sign that it needs a longer time to "cook".

[@brittanysalzone]

That's what I was thinking but I just didn't want to keep hitting the 1minunte button lol After 5-6 minutes(turning them every so often as well) they were cured just not super smooth. My UV resin says 2-4 minutes under a lamp. So I did the window method for only about an hour and they were fine! I'm sure leaving them in the lamp would have worked as well though :]

[@michellecalleja5174]

@Brittany Salzone Lol yes he had to push that button several times, he was a bit annoyed, but it worked. The sun is also a great alternative since this resin it's cured by UV and you confirmed it. They looked great and btw I love your work!

[@theartistrysnug]

You work is beautiful. Love it. I just had a question : What paper and brand did u use, to make the bookmarks and the memo pad?

[@brittanysalzone]

Thank you! You can find the paper I use for my bookmarks in my Amazon Storefront with this affiliate link: amzn.to/3nLNwAO It prints beautifully and the thickness is perfect for bookmarks, not super stiff like heavy cardstock! I just personally don't like cardstock bookmarks, haha. I laminate both sides with matte Oraguard 210 from creativecraftvinyl.com. As for the memo pads, I used basic copy paper that I got a long time ago and never used. I don't remember the brand, but your average copy paper is fine!

[@da-quan]

😍

[@anicewarmcave7678]

:O 15.00 is such a good price for the clay pins! you'll see my order this friday (payday) :D

[@brittanysalzone]

Hehe, glad you like them! I'm so happy with how they came out :]

[@birdhousepress]

Loved watching your vlog, I really enjoy the ‘behind the scenes’ of other artists 🙂 Can I ask the model of your guillotine? It looks much better than mine that doesn’t cut straight 😂

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! I use a Fiskars brand guillotine, but after searching for it, seems they don't make it anymore. It's a bamboo base though, I really like it!

[@birdhousepress]

Thanks for replying! I’ll have a look at other Fiskars cutters - they look good quality So glad I found your vlog- will be watching your other videos soon!

[@jtshaw8050]

Hello! I love your art so much. I was wondering what type of paper you use for your memopads/bookmarks. Thank you!

[@brittanysalzone]

Hi there! Glad you enjoy my work! You can find the paper I use for my bookmarks in my Amazon Storefront that is linked in the description on all my videos :] It's a luster paper, that I also laminate on both sides after printing. I don't handmake my memo pads anymore, I get them manufactured using my design for a much better quality and saves me time, haha

[@BettyMullins]

Your paper pads are really cute....How much do you sell them for?

[@brittanysalzone]

Thanks! You can check them out on my online shop at salzonestudio.com :]

[@unique_ships]

where did you get the Oraguard 210 from?

[@brittanysalzone]

Hi there! I get the matte oraguard 210 from creativecraftvinyl.com :] It makes for a really nice smooth finish!

[@atunathing3776]

do u have a link to the corner rounder?

[@brittanysalzone]

Hey there! I do not recommend the corner rounder you see me use in this video, haha. I got this a while ago and thought it would be good for the price, but it really hurts my thumb! Especially when trying to round the corners on dozens of bookmarks.. In my Amazon Storefront, I listed a different corner rounder that I've see other artists use, that is much better. You can find it with this link(affiliate link): amzn.to/3nLNwAO Hope it helps!

[@EchoatTheOakAnchor]

Do you get the prints printed professionally?

[@brittanysalzone]

I print them myself on archival photo paper!

[@gachamemestories2991]

I got a print minimum of 50 per month i am paying for 2.99 is what i am using for print

[@brittanysalzone]

Yeah I ended up getting two memo pad designs printed by a manufacturer! Ranging from 3-4 dollars depending on size :]

[@SDWife]

Would you link your big tablet please?

[@brittanysalzone]

Hi there! I have the XP-Pen Artist 24 Pro tablet, you can find it here - www.xp-pen.com/product/602.html