I’ve always loved the hands-on creativity of prop making, but lately I’ve been wondering how to make the financial side of it work smarter. Between materials, freelance gigs, and irregular income, it feels like there’s room to apply some investing or wealth-building principles maybe even tax strategies or passive income ideas that could complement the craft. Has anyone else explored this? How do you balance the artistic side with long-term financial stability, especially when projects can be unpredictable? I’d love to hear how others manage cash flow or invest earnings to keep the creative work sustainable. Cheers!