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Welcome to another episode of The Polkaros Potcast! In this episode, we have a special guest, Joette from Knoette, who is a skilled macramé maker. Join us as Joette shares her inspiring journey of discovering macrame and turning her passion into a thriving business.
Joette talks about how she started macramé during a challenging time in her life and how it became a therapeutic and creative outlet for her. She explains the basics of macramé, the different types of knots, and the variety of beautiful and functional items one can create with this craft.
We also discuss the business side of macramé, from starting out on platforms like Carousell to building a brand on Instagram and launching a website. Joette shares her experiences conducting workshops and the joy she finds in teaching others this meditative art form.
We also delved into Joette's plans for new projects, including market-friendly tote bags and thoughtful Teacher's Day gifts. She also offers insights into handling custom orders and the importance of balancing creativity with business acumen.
To wrap things up, we pose a fun question to Joette about what craft she would bring to a deserted island, and her answer is both practical and clever. Tune in to discover the world of macramé and be inspired by Joette's story!
 
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Welcome to a new episode of The Polkaros Potcast featuring an intimate chat with Rachel, the talented artist behind Drool Stamps. We delve into her unique journey from art student to successful entrepreneur in rubber stamp making. Learn about the process involved in her work, her initial encounters with stamp carving, and find out how this hobby was converted into a prosperous venture.

In this episode of The Polkaros Potcast, Ros sits down with the talented Sophie who makes extraordinary paper flowers ad founded Paper Full of Posies. Dive into Sophie's compelling journey, from folding origami blossoms as a young girl to crafting intricate, lifelike crepe paper flowers that have dazzled the world of crafts.
Sophie's crafting expertise divulges through her beautifully designed unique botanical creations rendered from careful attention to detail, varying crepe paper textures and exquisite colouring. Gain an exclusive insight into Sophie's creative process as she opens up about her passion behind every petal sculpted and every hue introduced to her designs.
Sharing her recent indulgence in conducting craft workshops, Sophie reveals her vision of inspiring others with her therapeutic approach towards creativity. Listen to her discuss how her workshops offer a refreshing timeout in a frantic world and encourage people to engage their hands in constructing beauty.
From sharing the growth ring of her business, support from dear ones to expressing her dreams of participating in physical exhibitions, Sophie forms a compelling narrative. As she learns to uphold the pristine magic in the imperfections, Sophie lends her listeners an authentic perspective on her thriving artistry and crafting business.
Further in the conversation, Sophie talks about the recreation and restoration of flowers with a quick wilt cycle. She also discusses her joy in crafting and providing her customers with keepsakes of fascinating flora, both local and exotic, from around the world.
In addition, Sophie provides an exciting glimpse into her future plans of broadening her creative realm that includes more woodland elements. Furthermore, she emphasizes the indispensable role of crafting tools like scissors, shedding light on their multipurpose usage in her craft.
Do not risk missing out on this immersive journey into the artful world of paper flower design with Sophie. Ranging from a walk in her creative process, a sneak peek into her future adventures, this episode promises a colourful sprinkling of inspiration for one and all. Subscribe here to stay updated with more engrossing episodes.

In this episode I speak with Peixuan who crafts beautiful botanical-inspired accessories with resin under the brand name Marshmellowneh. Find out how Peixuan started her craft business while shuttling between Singapore and Shanghai.