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Meet MakeADaze, a bright and bold craft designer inspired by vintage vibes and retro styles.
SoLo Craft Fair sits down with founder Laura to discuss brand inspirations, plans to expand her product range and the recommendations she’d offer to other designers new to the indie business scene.
“I’m Laura and I run MakeADaze from my dining room table in Surrey. MakeADaze is the home of bright and bold polymer clay pieces that make a statement. Each piece is handmade and unique with a nod to vintage flair and fashion.”
“I started MakeADaze in the summer of 2020 after months of furlough, finally deciding to follow my dream of starting my own creative business.”
“The name MakeADaze comes from my childhood when, on weekends, we’d have “Maker Days” and do craft activities using leftover yoghurt pots, lolly sticks and endless pipe cleaners.”
“I thought about what I wanted MakeADaze to be and most of all, I want it to be about the kind of joy we experience as kids. That feeling when you hear your favourite song blasting on the radio, the taste of a cold fizzy pop drink or ice lolly on a hot day, the delight at doing something cool for the very first time and someone else is there to witness your wizardry.”
“I’m inspired by gorgeous vintage prints and designs from the 60s and 70s as well as the works of Jim Henson and other retro kids’ entertainment. My general personal aesthetic is Retro Kids’ TV Presenter or Character so naturally this theme appears in my work a lot!”
“My products have a real focus on statement accessories from earrings to necklaces and even matching hair clips. I’ve got lots of new designs constantly in the works and I’m hoping to spread my creative wings into other areas including homeware and print works. I’d love to work with other makers and business owners to create amazing vintage inspired looks.”
“My number one tip for other aspiring makers it to keep going! It’s the hardest thing to do when you feel like you’re the biggest imposter and that everything you make is not good enough but be assured that everything you do is a learning curve and a way forward. Learn from your mistakes, take positives from your creations (even if it’s to try something different the next time) and always support fellow small biz people because they’ll be your biggest cheerleaders!”