About Kim

 

me in four photos.

thank you for being here - my name is kim.

i am the owner and creator behind clay and aloha.

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Adventurer. Diver. Lover of all humans and any form of dessert.

My clay journey is pretty basic....

 

I started playing around with polymer clay in November of 2019. I had just moved to Florida and I was battling with anxiety and depression. I didn't have a job at the time, I didn't have any friends, I was stuck in a small town that I hated (sorry). I was used to a completely different lifestyle and it was draining my soul. I needed something to occupy my time - something to do that I could enjoy and find peace in. I tried painting and failed miserably, I tried crocheting and that went even worse. Polymer clay was one of the mediums I went for while shopping in Michael's - there were a couple people on my friends list that were posting about it and it inspired me to grab a bar. I had no idea that testing out some hobby ideas would turn into me quitting my job and eventually turning this into a small business and my only income. 

After months of trial and error and practicing, I went public with Clay and Aloha on April 24th, 2020.

I spent most of 2020 practicing, growing, learning and investing in this art. I was still working my serving job at nights. I was determined to make this my full time job in 2021. December of 2020, Alex and I moved to Hawaii for work and I decided this was going to be the perfect time for me to follow my dream.

And here you are! On my website. Years later. <3

Thank you for being here, believing in me, and showing me support throughout this journey. I cannot wait to continue to grow and share everything I make with you this year. 

 

Xoxo, Kim