Sweet little memories of childhood


Attention to detail: To make the miniature food items, Tan moulds the clay and then binds it into an object using epoxy putty, AB silicone liquid, mould putty, shaper brushes and craft knives. — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: Childhoods spent snapping up snacks and “jajan” (loose candy) neatly packed in oversized containers at sundry shops or night markets are fondly remembered by those who grew up between the 1960s and 1990s.

Those childhood memories inspired Joyee Tan to start a business in February selling miniature keychains and earrings in the shape of keropok roda (wheel crackers), iced gem biscuits and fish-shaped biscuits.

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