Wendy Jorre thinks the biggest appeal of polymer clay is its versatility and the endless opportunities to explore new techniques. Her sources of inspiration are ever changing. Often she picks a theme and Googles related images until something catches her eye and gives her an idea that can translate into clay. She also draws inspiration from other artists in various mediums. She never seeks to copy but gets inspiration from the techniques and colours that they use; adapting them to her own style.

Wendy does not limit herself to a single technique and loves exploring new ones. She has experimented extensively with caning over the past year and she feels she has barely scratched the surface. A common approach that she uses to design her canes is to draw a simple line drawing on a 4-inch square of paper. She finds that a cane of this size is manageable but large enough to allow detail. She then fills in the design with colours, often altering it until she achieves a happy effect and balance.

Wendy is predominantly self-taught though she does have background in other forms of art. She completed a fine art diploma in the 1980s and subsequently worked intensely with ceramics for 6-7 years. She developed her polymer clay skills by studying online tutorials and books, and through a process of experimentation. More recently, she has completed workshops by Sylvie Peraud, Natalia Garcia de Leaniz, Sarah Shriver, Lindly Haunani, Judy Belcher, Leslie Blackford and Donna Kato.