Want to Make a Statement? Heres How to Rock Viking Brooch Beads with Any Style

Okay, so I wanted to make one of those cool-looking Viking brooches. I’ve always been kinda into that Viking aesthetic, you know? Those intricate designs, the whole historical vibe. Anyway, I figured, why not try making my own brooch? I love a good crafting project.

First, I had to figure out what I wanted it to look like. I did a bit of digging around, looking at some pictures online. Seems like back in the day, around 700 CE, they started out as these small, oval things. Over time, they got bigger, and by the Viking Age, they were way more elaborate, with all sorts of animal designs.

Want to Make a Statement? Heres How to Rock Viking Brooch Beads with Any Style

I decided to go for a bigger, more detailed look. You know what? To make it easier, I grabbed some cardboard and sketched out a rough design. I wanted something with those “gripping beasts” everyone talks about – you know, those intertwined animal figures. I messed around with the design for a while, erasing and redrawing until I was pretty happy with it.

Next, I needed to figure out how to actually make this thing. I didn’t have any fancy metalworking tools, so I thought, why not use beads? That seemed like something I could handle. I got a bunch of different colored beads, some string, and some glue.

I started by outlining the design on the cardboard with a thin line of glue. Then, carefully, I placed the beads along the lines. This took forever! Seriously, it was way more time-consuming than I expected. But I kept at it, slowly filling in the design with different colored beads.

Making the Viking Brooch

  • Sketch the design: I drew my design on a piece of cardboard.
  • Gather materials: I got some beads, string, glue, and the cardboard.
  • Outline with glue: I carefully put a thin line of glue along the design lines.
  • Place the beads: I slowly and carefully placed the beads on the glue. This part took the longest.
  • Let it dry: I had to wait a while for the glue to completely dry.

Once I was done placing all the beads, I let the whole thing dry for a good long while. I didn’t want any of those little beads falling off after all that work.

And then I just waiting for it dry completely. It turned out pretty cool, I think. It’s not exactly like the real historical Viking brooches, but it’s got that general vibe. Plus, it was fun to make! I might try making another one, maybe with a different design this time. Who knows, maybe I’ll start a whole collection! Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this little project. It’s definitely a conversation starter, if nothing else.

Want to Make a Statement? Heres How to Rock Viking Brooch Beads with Any Style

Anyway, that’s all! Hope you enjoy my little handcraft sharing.

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