That did help me think outside the box a bit.
Maybe some sort of bead or crystal glazed with gloss medium and ink in some colour or another would work well for the mace heads.
That is dollar store crystals coated with matte medium and ink. Should work in gloss. Maybe less ink so it's clearer.
Making the grand weapons, javelins etc., looks like it will be harder or easier depending on the model I choose. Some of the liberators just won't work for not having their shields.
Could be I'll have to get some arms off eBay or something and be willing to cut at the joints and re position to make it all work.