Book Review: Exploration
Reviewed by: Linda Younkman
Karen Williams’ book on Freeform Peyote is n
of beautiful eye candy. It is also chocked full o
Pictures are vibrant and instructions are detai
peyote instructions which are detailed and cle
handle the challenges or roadblocks that you m
challenges in the basic peyote stitch, how to g
freeform style, how to incorporate large ston
Karen's instructions to be one of the clearest t
processes.
Her book features eight designers, including K
processes, the construction, and the hurdles th
the several transformations that her Surf Neck
finished.
Karen Wiliams’ provides insight into how she stitched her “Message in a Bottle” around a
retro Coke bottle. An additional 14 artists from across the continents provided designs for
this book.
Karen’s book delves into what makes up a good freeform design, discussing such things as
color value, texture, scale and contrast. An entire chapter is devoted to using the color
wheel.
Over 29 projects are featured in the book, ranging from earrings, brooches, bracelets,
necklaces and structural pieces as well. Too, there are some awesome three-dimensional
beaded fish.
If you have been waiting to try freeform peyote, or if you need a little nudge to get past a
creative block, then “Exploration in Creating Freeform Peyote Beading” is a must read. It
will inspire you, teach you, and have you running to your workshop to begin your next
freeform creation.