Shieldmaiden Earrings Tutorial

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Stunning and strong embody everything about Tereza's new Shieldmaiden Earrings tutorial! Use Potomac exclusives like QuadBows and Crystal Bicones and beadweaving techniques to create these amazing beaded earrings! Technique Learned:
  • Peyote
  • Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow - Crystal Labrador Full, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Half Silver, 8 Pieces
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Pastel Bordeaux, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Magic Blue, ~1.7 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Plum Iris, ~1 Gram Second Colorway:
  • QuadBow - Crystal Amber Full, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Metallic Purple Iris, 8 Pieces
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Pastel Bordeaux, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Dark Topaz Rainbow Gold, ~1.7 Gram
  • Step 1: Choose Your Materials

    Step 2: Watch the 
    Video Tutorial

    Shieldmaiden Earrings Tutorial
    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow
  • Crystal Labrador Full (8 pcs)
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm
  • Half Silver (8 pcs)
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm
  • Pastel Bordeaux (2 pcs)
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0
  • Magic Blue (~1.7 Gram)
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0
  • Metallic Dark Plum Iris (~1 Gram)
  • Stainless Steel Earwire (1 pair)
  • Step 3: Need More Help? Follow these Steps

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    Quick Project Steps

    Shieldmaiden earrings are named after the female warriors of Norse mythology. These women were fierce and brave, and they inspired Tereza's new Shieldmaiden Earrings that are bold and brilliant and hold a little bling to brighten up your day.
    Start with four delicas on the thread and go back through them to create a circle. Add a second row by adding a bead in between each of the four beads. Pick up two delicas at a time and thread into the beads in the corners. Add another delica in between each pair of beads. Repeat for the next row. Complete eight rows of beads. Add the cabochon on top and keep adding more rows of delicas to bezel it.
    Watch Tereza in the Shieldmaiden Earrings tutorial to see how to add the QuadBows and crystal bicones to the project.
    Line the outside of the shield earrings with seed beads and add an earwire to a beaded loop. You can also choose to add a wire guard if you would like. Tie the thread ends and go back around the outside of the project and cut the thread.
    Shieldmaiden Earrings are a great way to use your peyote and bead weaving skills. They also make a great component piece to expand your jewelry collection with a pendant or bracelet.

    Step 5: Need Any Extra Materials?

    Potomacbeads Beading Ruler | Advanced | 6x3"
    Beading Mat - Beading Design Mat
    PotomacBeads Pliers - Round Nose Pliers

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    Item Description

    Stunning and strong embody everything about Tereza's new Shieldmaiden Earrings tutorial! Use Potomac exclusives like QuadBows and Crystal Bicones and beadweaving techniques to create these amazing beaded earrings! Technique Learned:
  • Peyote
  • Beadweaving The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow - Crystal Labrador Full, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Half Silver, 8 Pieces
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Pastel Bordeaux, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Magic Blue, ~1.7 Gram
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Metallic Dark Plum Iris, ~1 Gram Second Colorway:
  • QuadBow - Crystal Amber Full, 8 Pieces
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Metallic Purple Iris, 8 Pieces
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm - Pastel Bordeaux, 2 Pieces
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Dark Topaz Rainbow Gold, ~1.7 Gram
  • Designer's Material List

    The designer's suggested colors & materials:
  • QuadBow
  • Crystal Labrador Full (8 pcs)
  • Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm
  • Half Silver (8 pcs)
  • Czech Cabochon 10mm
  • Pastel Bordeaux (2 pcs)
  • Miyuki Delica 11/0
  • Magic Blue (~1.7 Gram)
  • Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0
  • Metallic Dark Plum Iris (~1 Gram)
  • Stainless Steel Earwire (1 pair)
  • Project Steps

    Shieldmaiden earrings are named after the female warriors of Norse mythology. These women were fierce and brave, and they inspired Tereza's new Shieldmaiden Earrings that are bold and brilliant and hold a little bling to brighten up your day.
    Start with four delicas on the thread and go back through them to create a circle. Add a second row by adding a bead in between each of the four beads. Pick up two delicas at a time and thread into the beads in the corners. Add another delica in between each pair of beads. Repeat for the next row. Complete eight rows of beads. Add the cabochon on top and keep adding more rows of delicas to bezel it.
    Watch Tereza in the Shieldmaiden Earrings tutorial to see how to add the QuadBows and crystal bicones to the project.
    Line the outside of the shield earrings with seed beads and add an earwire to a beaded loop. You can also choose to add a wire guard if you would like. Tie the thread ends and go back around the outside of the project and cut the thread.
    Shieldmaiden Earrings are a great way to use your peyote and bead weaving skills. They also make a great component piece to expand your jewelry collection with a pendant or bracelet.