My body of work explores the fascination, and admitted addiction, I have to the incredible medium of polymer clay. My inspiration comes from the medium itself and the boundless versatility it offers. If you look at my work and see stones, metal work, mother of pearl or other materials, then I have done my job well. Creating wearable art that belies its origins and offers uniqueness in style and design is the mark I leave with each distinctive piece.

My addiction to polymer clay started with a friend's suggestion. My friend was the Activity Director at a local personal care unit of a retirement center and I was her volunteer for various crafts projects. She had worked with polymer clay in the early days, loved the medium and thought perhaps this might be a good outlet for my re-emerging desire to create.

After listening to her go on and on about polymer clay, I went to Michaels. I bought a few packages of clay, a couple tools and a book on techniques. Shortly thereafter, my husband bought me a pasta machine designed strictly for use with polymer clay. After successfully completing a few projects, I was completely and utterly hooked! That was almost 5 years ago and I still can't get enough. My polymer clay library now includes over 30 books and countless magazines. The initial pasta machine has evolved into a professional model and the hand buffmg has given way to a jeweler's buffmg wheel. My meager assortment of tools has blossomed into countless cutters, texture sheets, embossing powders, inks and rubber stamps.

While I am primarily self-taught, I have been fortunate to participate in several workshops, learning new techniques and perfecting others. With each new technique or twist on an old one, my love of this medium grows ever deeper.

Polymer Clay is my passion and manages to consume as much of my free time as possible. When I am not immersed in creating new pieces, I am a Senior Account Manager for a regional advertising, marketing/PR firm. I have been married for 20+ years and live with 3 precious "furbabies"-Scotty and Jamie (Scottish Fold cats) and Maggie (Maine Coon Cat).

Bobbie Davis
Kalista Designs
(502) 244-5957