Shieldmaiden Earrings - DIY Jewelry Making Tutorial by PotomacBeads

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!

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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.

Project Length: 3.5x2.8mm plus earwires

Materials list:
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

Secondary Colourway:
QuadBow - Crystal Amber Full 8 pcs
Potomac Crystal Bicones 4mm - Metallic Purple Iris 8 pcs
Czech Cabochon 10mm - Pastel Bordeaux 2 pcs
Miyuki Delica 11/0 - Topaz Rainbow Luster ~ 1 Gram (will be adjusted)
Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0 - Matte Metallic Khaki Iris ~ 1 Gram (will be adjusted)
Antique Brass Medium Earwires 1 pair

Worn by the Designer:
Crystallized Earrings
Baroque Tassel Cap

Enjoy using this jewelry-making bead tutorial video to help you become a more creative and happier beader!

00:00 – Intro
00:25 – Checking on materials
01:59 – Step 1 – Starting with Peyote Stitch
07:27 – Step 2 - Adding more beads
11:40 – Step 3 – Adding Delicas
13:38 – Step 4 – Continue with the Miyuki Seed Beads 15/0
15:03 – Step 5 – Continue with more Delicas
18:08 – Step 6 – Adding the QuadBows
19:28 – Step 7 – Adding the Bicone
21:33 – Step 8 – Closing the earrings
24:11 – Step 9 – Finishing the project
29:20 - Outro