Z.Yuki

An introvert who likes to draw people and write/read their stories. A lazy cat.

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I believe in the saying, "If you can't afford it, make something similar to it." These are Moon Festival inspired resin pieces. 🌙 First one, is me trying to replicate one of the merch recently released by #bts (I'm still in the baby phase binge watching/immersing myself in their content hihi). Anyway, my poor wallet can't afford their merch yet and since I made traditional Korean resin rings last year, why not do it again but, in white this time? Second piece was an excess resin from the ring. Since it's the Moon Festival, why not a moon rabbit pendant? 🌕🐰 (We had mooncake and tea to celebrate too hihi) I'm thinking of giving a 5% discount to 3 persons who want their own moon-inspired resin pieces #moon #festival #moonfestival #resinjewelry #dalmajung #resin #resinring #inspired #rabbit #moonrabbit #white #resinart #craft https://www.instagram.com/p/CUFxBy0vjrb/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I took a few months off resin crafting. I was used to not using gloves that my index finger went dry and chapped. I'm not sure if it was due to stress/sleeping late but I also had short headaches. I did not think of stopping but I knew I had to pause and breathe. Then last month, I received requests from 2 close friends for keepsake pendants. I'll be working on them this month of June! Their ideas/requests sparked my passion and creativity again. New ideas on what to focus on popped on my mind! Because of this, I also decided to push through with an upgrade on materials. And one of my major investment is the Padico UV resin. I'm so excited for this phase and share stories and new designs 💙 #spark #passion #art #craft #breathe #rest #resin #padico #slowlygettingback #preparing #june #project https://www.instagram.com/p/CPnlJHmDOKd/?utm_medium=tumblr

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WHAT❓ A battle song. A source of inspiration and motivation. I somehow relate at the part: "Huwag niyong sabihin sakin kung anong aking dapat gawin, di naman kayo natutong makinig." After following others for so many years, I think it's time to be stubborn on what I want for myself. "Maniwala, darating ang mga biyaya, higit pa sa lahat, lahat ng nawala." I'll keep holding on to this! And of course, the chorus is a fave! (Tbh, its the whole song haha!) Imagine stomping your feet to the beat on your way to work on a Monday. Ha! The songs from this group inspired me to work towards my bigger goal, my dream. I may be short on resources, others may think it's too late but, I'll practice with what I have for now and work my way through. 😊 I'm stanning this group till the end! They're talented and amazing. (🔹Do try to listen to their songs. Start with "What❓" 😉). Also, I'm gonna stream their songs and vids with my handmade phone holder hihi 💙 #resin #resinart #keychain #phoneholder #sb19 #what #sb19what #inspired #todream https://www.instagram.com/p/CMuQeVWjXJN/?igshid=10igdz96v23nz

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I'm back! 😂 My mind was busy and the new pieces I made took time to cure since I'm back to epoxy resin hehe. Troye Sivan's Bloom Tour in 2019 was my first major splurge concert. Of course I got scolded for spending so much. 😂 But saving up from my own salary (every centavo counts!) and hearing and seeing him perform live? It was worth it! 💙🌹🌺🌼🌷 I was a semi-solo goer then. (my mom and cousin were waiting outside haha!) This is a personal work. Since I noticed that the tickets I saved were slowly fading despite being inside a photo album, I made it into a coaster! I wanted to add a spotify code but I have no printer 💔 (covered the faded part with my shaky handwriting 😅) #resin #resinart #coaster #driedflowers #driedflowersph #diy #bloom #troyesivan #troyesivanbloom #manila #troyesivanconcert #concertticket #splurge https://www.instagram.com/p/CMjimhHjb43/?igshid=1e033upsyrssr

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I hope this goes well *crosses fingers*🤞 I was inactive the past few weeks but I continued doing small projects. I kinda felt guilty hehe... Will post the Feb projects later 😘 #wip #resin #resinart #flowers #driedflowers #patience #lol https://www.instagram.com/p/CLwHhvejhuk/?igshid=t65gmlep2k8h

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What do you keep in your heart? Love or anger? "One and Only." As in one piece is currently available because making this took 5 days to make sure it cured properly. 😂 I asked for suggestions what I can put in the middle and @heygelousy replied: A bunch of flowers. 💐 I placed dried flowers inside and coated them in resin. Then, this heart piece was born! ♥️ Get it for Php350 😉 #artemessmnl #resin #resinart #keychain #heart #anatomicalheart #red #flowers #valentines #valentinesgift #localph https://www.instagram.com/p/CK_u94cDJxC/?igshid=nzfizdzfp784

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A few days ago, I drew a design for my sunflower set. The client only requested for dangling earrings but I wanted to make a set for the whole theme. I'll finish them this week and hopefully it turns out well. 😁 Also, join and ask me questions on my first IG live ever! This is a big challenge for me hahaha! But, I also wanted to share some things about myself and why I started @artemess_mnl To friends, acquaintances, and new peeps, kamustahan tayo! Let's talk about art stuff! 💙💬🎨 This January 12, Tuesday @ 9pm (I am super worried about awkwardness and dead air, so yeah, please join meee 🥺😂) #artemessmnl #drawing #pencildrawing #plans #flowers #sunflower #art #resin #resinjewelry #iglive #challengeaccepted #questions https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ3eAt8DETo/?igshid=1soz052jb8yd6

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I am a work in progress. Every New Year, many people say, "I'll do better this year." I heard from someone that others may think that New Year celebration is just a social construct. However, it is a way to help us reinvent our goals and ourselves. We may continue moving to the path we've chosen or decide to carve a new one during this time. There are new discoveries year after year however, not everything is flowers and butterflies. We are bound to make mistakes because we are human. We are not perfect. There is always room for improvement. This applies for myself and my pieces. I usually ask my clients for feedback if they like the piece and what can be improved. I welcome these feedbacks because I know there will be a better version if I keep working on it. Same goes for myself as a person. Not all criticisms are bad, they sometimes help us identify our blindspots and work on it. Let's accept those challenges and step out of our comfort zone this year! "We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we're curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." - Walt Disney (I'll soon be sharing my dear clients' feedbacks from 2020 and organize them in highlights ❤️) #artemess_mnl #new #year #workinprogress #wip #goals #blindspot #human #feedback #improving #myself #challengeaccepted https://www.instagram.com/p/CJu4OqADPxh/?igshid=no2pjm5ey47o

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Something simpler or to complete your ootd? Yellow and gray Hydrangea hairpins 💛🖤 #artemessph #flowers #floraljewelry #hairpin #hydrangea #yellow #gray #newyear #accessories #resin #resinjewelry https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgYkEkjKtk/?igshid=1il4d7358qjmk

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Hoping but cautious. This year's colors, yellow and gray, combined in one statement necklace! 💛🖤 #artemessph #flowers #floraljewelry #hydrangea #yellow #gray #necklace #resin #resinjewelry #newyear #2021 https://www.instagram.com/p/CJgROa6D10v/?igshid=f7in5snof1qj

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2020 was a year of fear, anxiety, breakdown, then maybe another of each again. And that is okay. Look for family, friends, or a professional who will listen. The year taught us many valuable lessons; gratitude for the little things we have, humility, empathy, etc. Every year is a year of growth. 2020 is no exception. It's just that it was rougher. Despite this, I want to have hope in the future and find the little things to smile about. Let's welcome 2021 with even the thinnest strand of hope. 💛 P.S. Yellow means hope and happiness! And yes, this is my last selfie for 2020 haha! 😉 #newyear #thankyou2020 #hello2021 #hope #yellow https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdyjryDj1L/?igshid=dpfplm35to5u

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Hydrangea Hairpins Hydrangeas tend to have different meaning depending on their color. Red and pink tend to express heartfelt emotion and romance. Meanwhile, green means prosperity and good health. ❤️💚 My favorite color is blue and purple. Do you know what each of these color mean for Hydrangeas? 🤔 💙💜 #artemessph #flowers #floraljewelry #hairpin #red #green #hydrangea #preppy #pretty https://www.instagram.com/p/CJdZfcgjdwC/?igshid=8ju0e49skseb

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What could it be? 🤔 #artemessph #new #collection #flowers #floraljewelry #2021 #newyear https://www.instagram.com/p/CJXhWnvj7fL/?igshid=12zgkktk5uu17

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Sometimes I draw how the pieces would look like when worn or plan how to design them before making them. It helps me visualize what they would look like and to confirm with clients if they approve of it. 😊 #artemessmnl #resin #resinjewelry #strawberry #ichigo #resinring #ring #flower #drawing #sketch https://www.instagram.com/p/CIp3u6eDTgi/?igshid=eu3pj6yblmgr

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I am not good at striking up a conversation with people. I've been teased for being too quiet and tend to warm up to people slowly. Instead, I express my thoughts, emotions, and ideas through art. I realized that whenever I create something and people see it, they approach me and I am able to hold a fun conversation with them. Since then, I use art as a way to communicate. There are different ways of expressing oneself and it is not the same for everyone. Take little steps at a time to overcome your own challenges 💪 https://www.instagram.com/p/CIa05EJDpvF/?igshid=1c7vab6mtm6r2

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"Blue Blessing" We will have the house blessing in less than an hour. When I woke up, I realized that I wasn't able to prepare any accessory for the event. For the last 2 days I made resin earrings but I forgot to make a pair to match my outfit. Thank goodness that I have a tub of assorted color Hydrangeas. In 15 minutes, I managed to make a simple light blue Hydrangea stud earring with a silver rhinestone in the middle. 💐 Sometimes, last minute things can create a good outcome. However, I am not encouraging procrastination and cramming! It's still best to come prepared especially for important events. #driedflowers #flowers #hydrangea #resin #earrings #blue #blessing (at Nagcarlan, Laguna) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG6pVCijTY-/?igshid=vx9vf0etyxct

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My fave piece right now is called "Alab" or "Burning" My "fire" for creating or crafting any type of art will always be there. Sometimes I may get too busy and would just like to sleep. But, there are times that I will work on it non-stop for hours. I've faced challenges too. The ripping and crumpling of paper in front of me when I was a kid, the harsh words thrown at me. But, there were also encouraging words and praises that supported me. There is a fire in us that drives us to our goal, our passion. It may sometimes feel weak. But, as long as it is burning, it can become brighter again. There will be people, words, or events that will refuel that fire. Keep it burning. I will always love making art. It's my first love and it will have a special place in my heart. #burn #burning #alab #fire #art #earrings #jewelry #resin (at Philippines) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG2Sl8hDjXK/?igshid=f1xtxwc4idmk