18 — Tuesday, June 19, 2018


Peggy Houser


Jewelry (Beaded)


Art in the Wilds 2018


Throughout


the course of my life, I experi- mented with a variety of materi- als searching for my artistic voice. Several years ago, I discovered beadwork and re-


alized almost immediately that my passion is working with beads. I am fascinated with all the color choices, the finishes,


and the variety of shapes that are available to work with whether they are glass beads or gemstone beads. My fa- vorite beads are the small glass seed beads and the cyl- inder beads known as delicas. I love them as they can be worked flat or used to create three-dimensional pieces. I explore a variety of techniques, which allows me to cre- ate wearable pieces of art. My inspiration for color and themes is found in the beauty of our natural surround- ings. As l continue to experiment and explore with each


the creation of more complex patterns. My favorite bead weaving style is free-form which allows me to change stitches and beads creating an organic and natural feel to the artwork.


new piece, my goal is to create a unique piece of art which speaks to the person who chooses it. My beadwork is created using a variety of techniques


which include bead embroidery, structured bead weav- ing, and free-form bead weaving. Bead embroidery is done by stitching beads onto a


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sturdy backing material. I begin with a focal piece which is attached to the backing with glue to secure it before the beading is applied. When the beading is completed, I professionally finish it with Ultrasuede. My beading is completed using a variety of stitches. I


love the simplicity of back and forth bead stitches which create a flat piece but I also love the challenge of more in- tricate stitches and the combination of various stitches for


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