Schapelle Corby's unique career change
<p>Former convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby has turned her creative passion into a new career move.</p>
<p>The 44-year-old began making beach-themed epoxy clocks in her spare time, after she taught herself the art in 2020.</p>
<p>Each clock she makes takes five days to complete, is made on recycled wood and features her signature, as she sells her creations on Instagram.</p>
<p><span>“I’m self taught and through a lot of trial and error I’m happy with where I am creatively with my clocks,” Corby told <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/drug-smuggler-schapelle-corbys-bizarre-career-change/news-story/91cdd64b005a180df8bff19806d6943e" target="_blank">Confidential</a>. </span></p>
<p><span>“I’m mainly inspired to do beach theme art work. I do all the work by myself, sanding, drilling etc. All of the shells used are collected by myself mainly on the low tide of a full moon. I remember each shell I find and while I’m working on my creations I really feel love for each piece of the process.”</span></p>
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<p>Schapelle became somewhat of a reality TV star following her release from spending 10 years in Bali's infamous Kerobokan prison.</p>
<p>She appeared on the first season of <em>SAS Australia</em>, before also trying her hand at <em>Dancing With The Stars</em>.</p>
<p>Now residing in Brisbane, her epoxy clock business takes up most of her time.</p>
<p>“Epoxy resin has become more than just a hobby for me. It really occupies most of my thoughts,” she said. “I’m continually thinking of an epoxy problem, and finding solutions fills my dreams also.</p>
<p>“I’ve dreamt of certain creations vividly, woke and got to work creating what came to me in a dream. This creative art form has given me so much purpose to my days; I absolutely love this passion of mine.”</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Instagram @schapelle.corby</em></p>
