UniHigh's TikTok-famous Year 7
By Eve Becker & Jahnavi Muralidhar
Who knew that Mabel, a year 7 at our very own school, was TikTok famous?! With over 90 thousand followers and 1.7 million likes, Mabel’s account is well known throughout the paper dragon making community, a craft taken to new heights through creativity, and ability. We decided to interview the person behind the fame.
Q1. Could you tell our readers your name, and which year you’re in?
My name is Mabel and I am in year 7.
Q2. When did you start recording videos and uploading videos on TikTok?
At the start of this year, while watching TikTok, I was inspired by the videos so I decided to make my own.
Q3. What content do you post on your account?
Paper dragons, art and craft content, and puppets.
Q4. Do you like it? Making content and sharing your talent with the world?
Yes, I love it. It‘s so much fun!
Q5. Please share your experience with us?
I’ve gained so many fans throughout the journey, which feels really good, but sometimes you get hate, which I hate.
Q6. What made you want to be a TikTok influencer?
Watching TikTok inspired me.
Q7. What do you consider your talents to be and how do you use that on your account?
Showing my skills in craft, and inspiring people.
Q8.What do you like to do during your free time?
Drawing, sometimes animating, and playing the flute.
Q9. What was your parent’s reaction to you being a Tiktoker?
They were really proud.
Q10. Where did you learn to craft?
I watched videos, tutorials and other TikToks and learnt.