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THIS ARTICLE ALSO RATED THE DAS CLAY HIGHLY

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THIS ARTICLE ALSO RATED THE DAS CLAY HIGHLY

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After reading different articles recommending clay brands, I noticed that the DAS clay brand was highly favoured therefore I will be using this clay for my ceramics

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For those of us who love to work with our hands and get stuck into as many different crafts as possible, working with pottery and ceramics can be a wonderfully creative adventure to undertake. The Great Pottery Throwdown has completely inspired us to start making with air dry clay and we love how easy and affordable it is.

You can make almost anything from air dry clay, and one of its best properties is just how easy it is to use. We show you just how easy it is over in our how to use air dry clay tutorial. Unlike polymer clays or traditional fired ceramics which need to be heated and cured in the extreme heat of a kiln before they will harden and set, air drying clay simply does what it says, and cures at room temperature. It's also non-toxic, which makes it the ideal medium for creating projects at home - and also for small children to use and experiment with. It can take a little time for air dry clay items to set (thicker, larger projects may take up to a week to be fully dried), but once hardened the items should last for years to come.

Once set, air dry clay is wonderfully versatile and can be decorated in a variety of ways, including by painting, rubbing and filing, or even creating a faux glaze effect with a varnish. You don't necessarily need any fancy tools to work with air dry clay, though having a few on hand will certainly make things easier. For those new to the craft, a kit may be the best way to try out new techniques - which is why we've put together a round-up of 15 of our favourite clays and kits below, to guide you on your way.

Once you've picked up your air dry clay why not make a few of our projects! We have air dry clay vases, air dry clay Christmas decorations and 31 more air dry clay ideas for adults and kids. But first, it's time to buy your clay...

Where to buy air dry clay

All these online retailers sell air dry clay for competitive prices. There's also plenty of craft stores around the country that sell air dry clay so it's worth checking your local store.

15 of the best air dry clays

From basic clay packs that you can use to mould your creations from scratch to all-singing, all-dancing colourful kits, we've scoured the web to bring you the best air dry clay products from across the UK.

1. Noah Home Air Dry Pottery DIY Kits
Buy it now from Amazon
For those looking to get stuck into air dry clay modelling straight away, the range of beginner's sets available from Noah is a fantastic place to start. There's four different kits to collect - with the choice of white clay only, primary colours, pastels, or metallics - and each one comes pre-packed with everything you will need to start your new hobby, including 2kg of ready-to-use clay, eight wooden carving tools, white foundation paint, and a bottle of varnish, so you can give your new creations that extra-special glossy finish. Each kit also comes provided with full beginner-friendly illustrated instructions and easy-to-access videos to guide you through making your first pottery masterpieces.

2. DAS Air Drying Clay
Buy it now from Hobbycraft
Of course, we can't put together a list of the best air dry clays without including one of the industry's biggest names, DAS. Available in a variety of different colours, sizes, and finishes, DAS air dry clay is simple to work with, moulds easily, and dries to a firm and strong finish. As with all air dry clay there's no baking required; simply design your model and then leave it to dry, allowing 24 hours per centimetre of clay. DAS air dry clay can be coloured and decorated with poster paints, acrylics, and varnish, which will give it a glossy, professional finish.

3. Clay Club Air Dry Clay Kit

This imaginative kit from Clay Club is great for kids and adults alike, coming fully supplied with everything you'll need to get stuck into the craft right away. Each box contains 1.5kg of air drying clay, as well as a selection of eight wooden tools and a handy instruction booklet. Ideas and illustrations are given for a range of projects including pressed clay flowers, Christmas decorations, birthday presents, pots, vases, and more. Once dry, the projects can also be painted and decorated with acrylic paints, a range of which are also stocked in Pompom's store priced from £19.99 per set of six.

4. Joules Air Dry Clay Kit

Let your kids bring all the fun of the great outdoors inside the house (but without the risk of mud and other mess) using this colourful craft kit from Joules. Each box contains eight different colours of air drying clay, three simple tools, and a fun-packed guide to modelling an entire collection of creepy crawlies. The super-light clay needs no baking to dry and doesn't stick to your fingers, making clean-up quick and simple, even for the most chaotic of makers.

5. Create Your Own Air Dry Clay Craft Gift Box
Buy it now from Curious Universe
This gorgeous air dry clay kit from Curious Universe teaches you how to make thoughtful, original gifts for others or surround yourself with your own unique ceramic pieces. In this kit author, jewellery-maker, and crafter Sophie Splatt shows how to create a range of exquisite pottery projects, including an elegant golden bowl, a glowing tea-light house, intricate marble coasters, festive lace-look bunting, and more. Each box contains everything you'll need, including a 24-page book, 300g of air dry clay, two sheets of rose-gold foil, two paints, glue, and a paintbrush.

6. SkandiHus Deluxe Clay Kit
Buy it now from SkandiHus
Ceramics studio SkandiHus' home Deluxe Clay Kit is ideal for beginners with absolutely no prior experience necessary and full written, illustrated and video instructions supplied. Each kit includes 1kg of air dry clay, a wooden modelling tool, a paintbrush, a heart-shaped sponge, an incense stick and a tea-light, six pots of paint, and a pot of gloss, to give your finished pieces a freshly glazed look. SkandiHus founder Stine Dulong's snazzy instruction manual contains a step-by-step guide, links to a stylish lookbook, and even a specially-curated SkandiHus clay kit playlist to listen to as you work.

7. Sculpd Pottery Kit

This cute pottery kit from Sculpd contains everything you'll need to sculpt, carve, paint, and seal your own pinch pots, succulent plant pots, trinket dishes, vases, candle holders, sculptures and everything in between. Each box contains 2kg of premium British air dry clay, a 20-piece step-by-step beginner's guide, a selection of carving, shaping and cutting tools and a little bag to store them in, white acrylic eggshell paint, waterproof glossy or matte varnish (your choice), two ultra fine bristle paintbrushes, and finally a potter's sponge, for smoothing. Once you've made your creations, be sure to share them on social media - at the end of each month the company picks its Sculpd of the Month member from their tagged posts and sends them out a new pack of clay, so they can continue creating.

8. Cocoboo Air Dry Clay Kit

This fantastic kit from Cocoboo is perfect for introducing kids to pottery, with 24 different colours of air dry clay included alongside a range of different tools and accessories. Creative play has been proven to be hugely beneficial for childhood development, and air dry clay is the perfect medium - through rubbing, pinching, tearing, twisting, and pressing, kids can practice their fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and stimulate their imagination and creativity. This kit even includes a collection of jewellery-making supplies, so your little ones (or perhaps, just yourself!) can get stuck into making stylish accessories straight away.

9. Make Your Own Pottery Kit
Buy it now from London Wildflower
The gorgeous at-home pottery kits from London Wildflower provide all the tools you need to get creative with clay, and they also make wonderful gifts. There are three to choose from, with a basic option, a large-size version, and even a couples' kit, allowing you and your beloved to get creative together (who else is thinking of that scene from Ghost right now?!). Each one contains everything you need to get started, including a range of professional metal tools, non-toxic air dry clay, a wooden board, and a full instruction booklet.

10. Fimo Air Basic Modelling Clay

You'd be forgiven for assuming that Fimo only makes polymer clays, which need baking in an oven before they will set and cure. However, that's not actually the case - the company also make high-quality air drying clay too. It's made from at least 95% natural ingredients and is ideal for art, recreation, and hobby projects, as well as for educational purposes in schools, kindergartens and in the home. Once hardened this clay can be filed, sanded, drilled, painted, and varnished, and the clever foil packaging prevents leftovers from drying out too quickly, meaning the raw product lasts longer, too.

11. Pott'd Air Dry Clay Kit

Kit-creators Pott'd describe this product as giving you some much-needed quality time to get your hands dirty and your mind clean, and we couldn't agree more with that sentiment. Sculpting clay with your hands can be wonderfully therapeutic and relaxing, and this pastel-coloured kit is the ideal way to while away an afternoon and clear away those creative cobwebs. Each kit includes everything you'll need to get started, including two packs of premium air dry clay, a quick-start guide, a set of eight acrylic paints, two brushes, a white base paint, a sealant, and a set of five wooden sculpting tools and smoothing brush.

12. Hobbycraft Superlight Air Drying Clay
Buy it now from Hobbycraft
Priced at just £1 per 30g pack, this superlight air dry clay from Hobbycraft is the perfect material for creating colourful models, sculptures and more. It's easy to work with and as the name suggests, extremely lightweight, which makes it extra malleable and perfect for smaller hands. It's available in a broad range of colours, with a free mixing guide included with each pack to help you create the perfect shade. Take the customisation one step further by decorating your makes with poster paints, acrylics, and varnishes, to give them a 'just glazed' look.

13. Knead & Sculpt Air Dry Clay Kit

We adore the gorgeous range of craft gift boxes available from The Crafting Cartel on Etsy, including this Knead & Sculpt air dry clay kit. Each one contains more than enough clay for one or two people to make up to ten pots, dishes, or bowls, including finishing touches. It also includes a full step-by-step decorating and care guide, making it an excellent gift for someone special, or to indulge in your new hobby by yourself. A range of tools are also included, making sure that you'll be creating professional-level projects from your very first make.

14. Kids Air Drying Clay Modelling Kit
Buy it now from Jumping Clay
Each of these fun make-your-own-toy kits from Jumping Clay comes complete with everything you need to make your own colourful clay character. There's six farmyard animals to choose from as well as dinosaurs, pets, a bakery, and more. Each one comes supplied with all the air drying clay colours needed to create your chosen character, as well as a selection of tools, full instructions, and a cardboard cut out that pieces together to create a farmyard scene. Jumping Clay is non-toxic, kid-friendly and best of all, jasmine-scented - we can't get enough of it!

15. Scola Air Drying Modelling Clay
Buy it now from Hope Education
Once you've fallen in love with creating your own pottery, you'll want to really get stuck into the hobby - and what better way than by purchasing a whopping 12.5kg of all-natural air drying clay to work with? Scola air dry clay is a natural product that's mined in Staffordshire, the home of the Potteries, and can be moulded, shaped, and stretched into any shape you like. The addition of Nylon fibres to the mixture gives your models and creations extra strength, and any dried parts can be reconstituted and reworked by covering with a damp cloth overnight until they re-hydrate, ready for use the next day.

We hope you've managed to pick up some air dry clay! For more pottery goodness head over to our best pottery kits and pottery painting ideas.

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For those of us who love to work with our hands and get stuck into as many different crafts as possible, working with pottery and ceramics can be a wonderfully creative adventure to undertake. The Great Pottery Throwdown has completely inspired us to start making with air dry clay and we love how easy and affordable it is.

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ANOTHER ARTICLE RECOMMENDING DAS AIR DRY CLAY

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ANOTHER ARTICLE RECOMMENDING DAS AIR DRY CLAY

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The best air-dry clay for crafty creations

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The best air-dry clays for all crafty creations, with fun and creative project ideas to get you started on your clay sculpting journey.

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ARTnews recommended the DAS air drying clay as one of the best air drying clays

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People have been creating clay objects from the beginning of their time on earth, and artists continue to do so today. Air-dry clays were developed for artists who desire the integrity of clay but do not have easy access to a kiln. Most air-dry clays are mineral based and have properties comparable to those of traditional clays. They harden within a few days and do not need to be fired to create a permanent form. Air-dry clay vessels and sculptures are more fragile than traditional kiln-fired ceramics, but they can be sealed and strengthened with shellac and paint. Browse our selection of the best air-dry clays to find the one that suits you best.

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The Best Air-Dry Clays for Fast and Easy Crafting

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People have been creating clay objects from the beginning of their time on earth, and artists continue to do so today. Air-dry clays were developed for artists who desire the integrity of clay but do not have easy access to a kiln. Most air-dry clays are mineral based and have properties comparable to those of traditional clays.

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After looking at the sort of products that were selling on Etsy within this specific niche, I noticed that there is not many ceramics with artwork that looks animated - majority of them are fairly minimalistic. I think this could potentially be a market that my artwork could thrive in.

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After looking on Etsy for animal ceramics, I noticed that the price range varies from as low as £5 to £100. Because all the businesses are independent, the creators get to determine the price in which their products sell (i'm assuming Etsy takes a cut too). I would consider selling my products on Etsy as the target audience who typically shops on Etsy are those who can appreciate handmade crafts. I would also consider setting up an instagram shop and selling my products there as I feel like this has the potential to reach a wider client range as people can share my work onto their stories for their followers to see - if they like it that is.

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A common theme that I noticed in these artworks is that the feeling of loneliness is very present. The emotions of the children within each artwork is clear. For my painting, I want to show the side of the inner child that is fearless and does not want to be silent anymore

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The colours used in James Jean's paintings typically consist of vibrant and dark tones which creates a nice contrast. His colours are bold and the paintings have a lot of movement

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The paintings by So Youn Lee, create feelings of nostalgia - a world that transcends the human experience. The pastel and fluorescent tones compliment each other nicely and create a soft, dream-like world within her paintings.

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ADDING MORE TONES TO THE BACKGROUND AND CHANGING THE COLOURS OF SOME OF THE ELEMENTS

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ADDING MORE TONES TO THE BACKGROUND AND CHANGING THE COLOURS OF SOME OF THE ELEMENTS

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I thoroughly enjoyed this project even though it took such a long time to complete. I'm glad I decided to go with this route for part 2 of my fmp as I was able to try a new hobby and learn some techniques

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Despite there being some minor imperfections, overall I'm extremely satisfied with how my ceramics came out - I think they look together as a set. The paint came out nicely and the sealer helped in smoothing out any small bumps.

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The smell of the sealer was really strong so after I did a few sprays, I bought the trinket dishes outside and proceeded to spray them further

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Before painting these ceramics, I did go back and add more clay and waited for that to dry so it can be sanded down again - yet I still missed some spots as there are visible bits missing which I noticed as I was painting - the most noticeable is on the edge of the brown bear trinket dish. I would have liked to go back and fix it however given the tight time frame, I was not able to do this

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The darker colours coated the ceramics nicely

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The yellow paint took a few layers in order to become solid - I should have painted white first.

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This is right after spraying the ceramics with the PlastiKote clear sealer in gloss. It looked extremely shiny but I knew it wouldn't stay like this because it takes 24 hours to dry.

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SPRAYING THE DRIED TRINKET DISHES WITH GLOSSY SEALER TO ADD A PROTECTIVE LAYER

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SPRAYING THE DRIED TRINKET DISHES WITH GLOSSY SEALER TO ADD A PROTECTIVE LAYER

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I used acrylic paint

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The first layer of brown

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Overall, I am super happy with the outcome of my film. I like how I shot the scenes and I think the colour grading works well. If I was to do it differently then I would probably get someone else to do the voiceover for me because I feel like I sound a bit awkward. However, I think I was able to reflect my research of concept fairly well. Although this film is suppose to be a curation of my research - I thought of it more as an art piece - which is why with the narration I decided to do a voiceover that sounded like I was telling a story rather than just reading out research that I found.

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A mistake that I made when editing my film was that I added the background music after cutting and rearranging my clips. When I eventually added the background music - I had to do the rearranging again so it would sync and flow more naturally. This made me lose a lot of time.

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If I had more time, I think I would have done captions instead of a voiceover and created a typewriter effect and including typing sounds so each letter would appear one by one. However, because I had already spent so much time on this project - I did not have time to experiment with captions

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Initially I was planning on freestyling the narration however when I tried, it did not end well, So I wrote little notes of what to say for my voiceover. I recorded the voiceover straight onto premier pro - and this made it a lot easier as I was able to cut and trim sections and rearrange them to somewhat sync with the film. I used a Logitech mic to record

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I ended up with over 200 clips to go through and cut. I didn't manage to use all of them.

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Euphoria is a popular HBO tv series. One of the reasons why I enjoyed watching it so much was because of the cinematography. The way the scenes transitioned from one to another was just very pleasing to see. The lighting was used well and I liked the frequent face shots that they had

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I love this shot, everything from the lighting, the composition, the head tilt

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Using fonts that I found on dafont.com, I tried to see what it would look like if I had text on my film - I didn't like it. I think it ruined the vibe of the film

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LOOKING AT EXISTING INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES SELLING CERAMICS ON ETSY

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LOOKING AT EXISTING INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES SELLING CERAMICS ON ETSY

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When thinking about the scenes and how to shoot them, I would definitely say that I was influenced by the cinematography in the tv show Euphoria. The scenes are consistently aesthetically pleasing - the lighting is always good and fits the ambience of the mood, the shots of the close-ups of the actors always look high quality too.

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kitchen scene to make the film appear like an everyday routine

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This is a common motif throughout the film. She is frequently seen laying down - as if she has no responsibilities or cares in the world. She is at peace.
This shot was taken on my iphone 14 pro max camera

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I really like this scene. I feel like it emphasises the carefree characteristics of the inner child. I placed plushies around her to decorate the scene

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To emphasise the nostalgic feeling that I want to portray in my film, I shot some scenes using a very old camcorder than I got over 10 years ago as the footage came out looking very low quality and retro

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BTS OF ME PUTTING THE ACCESSORIES ON HER FACE

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BTS OF ME PUTTING THE ACCESSORIES ON HER FACE

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When shooting my footage, I tried to pay a lot of attention to the lighting and the composition of the scene. Because my film only featured one protagonist, it mean't that there was a lot of space around her in shots that weren't close up

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One of my favourite scenes, the sunlight was hitting her face so nicely which made some of the gems on her face sparkle.

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After going out to shoot in a forest, I made the mistake of not bringing a spare battery pack for camera which resulted in me having to use my iphone for the last few scenes. Although its a shame that the quality is not as nice - it allowed me to experiment with the 0.5x lens as I didn't have this lens available on my Canon M50 camera. I also found that the iphone camera picked up a lot more sunlight in comparison to the canon camera - however this did result in some clips being too bright

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The editing process

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This was definitely one of my favourite moments of this whole project. Film and cinematography were always hobbies that I wanted to get in to but I just never did - this project allowed me to explore this creative medium and develop some skills for it. Being able to physically see my vision coming to life feels nice.

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We tried various combinations for the clothing - for the film I wanted to have at least 4 outfit changes because I didn't want the scenes to look too repetitive, which I felt like I would have if she remained in the same clothes throughout. I picked vibrant pieces for her to wear. The idea of her is that she embodies and embraces her inner child and this is reflected through her clothing, makeup, her carefree nature, the playful furniture and decorations in her bedroom

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For my film, I shot all the scenes all in one day - I waited to shoot on a day where it was sunny so I could have good natural lighting when shooting footage outdoors.

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For my film, I want to create something similar to a vlog - without it being a vlog. Like how a vlog shows the aspects of someones everyday life, I want my audience to be able to resonate with the protagonist of my film and see her life through the lens

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The scenes are shot very thoughtfully. No shakiness, and the angles are clear and visible for the audience to see what is going on. These vlogs also incorporate calm background music which helps to contribute to the chilled and relax aesthetic of the vlogs

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These three vlogs are vlogs that focus on the aesthetics and vibe of the overall video. Common vlogs usually consists of the creator talking and show aspects of their life with their face in the frame - whereas with these vlogs, the creators put the focus on the activity that they were doing. The lighting is good in every single video = the background scenes are neat and clean

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As I decided to change the direction of my film. I thought it would be a good idea to plan it properly this time so I can have a better idea of how I want the final film to be, and how I will shoot my scenes.

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YOUTUBE VLOGS THAT I WATCHED FOR INSPIRATION

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YOUTUBE VLOGS THAT I WATCHED FOR INSPIRATION

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暮らしを整える春の週末の過ごし方🌷｜新じゃがグラタン、新しいキッチンカウンター、フルーツ牛乳寒天、あさりと新生姜の炊き込み、春の三色そぼろ丼

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朝5時⛅️早起きして朝活を楽しむ休日の過ごし方｜ひとくちアップルパイ、水出しハーブティー、ラッポキ、ジェルネイル、アルミ鍋の掃除

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a day in my life ☕️ | aesthetic & chill vlog

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This is my chosen audio for the background music of my film - I found it on epidemicsound.com - where the tracks are copyright free. I felt like it fit the mood of my film perfectly and had points in the song that could be used to define a turning point in my film. The melody is relaxed and calming.