Beading a "Shield" Beetle // Order of the Beaded Beetle?🛡️

Hear ye, hear ye, today a new order is established! Is this taking things a little too far? Maybe. Today I am beading some shield beetles, to look sorta like shields 🛡️✨ At least these ones are a little more subtle since I wanted them to look aged. Should I make some more of these in a more ultra heraldic style? The shortest strand of my bead sash is 17 inches long, the longest is 21 inches long, adjust as needed for desired effect and human wearing said sash. I used "crystal" beads from Michaels for mine! The diamondy beads: https://www.etsy.com/listing/718002822/3295r-opaque-blue-rembrandt-gemduo-two? The beading needles I use: https://www.michaels.com/product/beadalon-hard-beading-needles-size-10-10332394? The wool blend felt I like: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheFeltPod?ref=shop_sugg_market&section_id=11446829 The charlotte cut seed beads: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SHEENBeads?ref=yr_purchases Music and Sound Effects from Epidemic Sound. Thank you Patrons! Need to make a block pattern? There are many options, and I talk about several in this playlist! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=weIdvU0g4tk&list=PLxmC6PRxKKf_2gZzEIthYikg-u-Vr6pbT Where I get my pattern drafting paper: https://atlaslevy.3dcartstores.com/Paper_c_13.html (not sponsored) More from me? Want to help me continue making more videos? Listen to me ramble on in a monthly podcast? Watch an additional project video each month? Peruse my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/TheClosetHistorian Instagram: