Meaning behind the name WILMID
I started this brand in 2020 and at the time it was called Esther + clay. Since then I have learned so much about myself and I decided to change the name to WILMID. I used to hate my name. People would make fun of me and I always wanted to fit in with everyone else. As I am growing in my faith, I’ve learned that I wasn’t made to fit in. I was made to be different, to be be like Jesus, not like the world. I became confident once I realized who I am! My name is Wilmid and my brand is a representation of me, a child of God. I want my brand to represent Him! He is the one who gave me this gift of creating. So all praises go to Him. I also knew I eventually wanted to do more than just clay so I wanted a name that would go with anything that I decide to make.
My pieces are inspired by my Haitian culture, my confidence, and my love for Jesus. Everything I make is handmade by me, unique, bold, bright, and inspired by God’s word. I love what I create and I pray that whenever someone sees you in a pair of my earrings, they see the confidence and joy in you.
How I got started
I’ve always loved fashion and creating. I used to always sketch clothes or jewelry I wanted to make. My bible growing up was filled with my sketches as bookmarks.
One day as I was scrolling through Instagram I saw a clay artist and I saw her earrings. I didn’t have the money to get the earrings so I said I’ll just make one for myself. Before this, I never touched or heard of polymer clay. After a month of researching and experimenting, I realized how good they were coming out so I decided to sell them and start my business.
Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
— Matthew 5:16