Schapelle Corby has shared a hard truth about her career as a clock-maker more than five years into the creative venture.
The convicted drug smuggler launched her epoxy resin art business in 2020, three years after returning home to Australia following more than a decade in Bali as a result of drug charges.
Since then, the 48-year-old has continued to create and distribute her art, but has admitted it is not her only form of work.
Speaking to PerthNow, Corby said she wishes she could spend more time doing what she loves but does not rely solely on her clocks for income.
“I do have a job. My clocks are a hobby that I love. My time in my studio has become less because of work/life,” she said.
On Sunday, Corby shared a social media post teasing that she could do with more funds.
“If you think money doesn’t buy happiness, transfer it to my account,” the post read.
Some media reports claimed the artist is looking to slash prices to boost her income.
The artist refuted the claims, confirming the prices “are not slashed”.
Instead, Corby hinted to PerthNow she may “finally” be looking to raise them.
“I’ve been creating my clocks with love for almost five years, never put my prices up although realistically my prices should have increased like three years ago as ALL products that I use have all gone up in price,” she added.
“So finally I’m putting my prices up.”
Corby continues to sell her small creations (18cm x 2cm) for $90 plus GST, and her regular-sized works (28cm x 2cm) for $199 plus GST.
All products are delivered with free shipping Australia-wide, and are “made with love by myself”.
Corby rose to prominence in 2004 when she was charged with smuggling more than 4kg of marijuana into Bali by concealing it in a boogie board bag.
She was sentenced to 20 years behind bars in 2005, serving nine in Bali’s Kerobokan Prison before being released on parole in 2014.
In 2017, Corby returned to Australia, and currently resides in Queensland.
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