>Chrome Beaded Rims

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(Semi-beaded Back to the Future DeLorean time machine.

11.5" wide x 5.5". Bead embroidery on felt.)

Okay, they aren't exactly chrome, but my DeLorean's beaded wheels certainly look like it compared to the rest of the car!

I stitched on one side of a sew-on snap fastener for the center of the wheels, metal bugle beads for the spokes, and glass half bugles to create the rim. I don't know if I'm finished with this part or not... The rims are not a perfect circle, but neither are the vinyl tires... I also used some black twisted bugle beads for the undercarriage, and I worked on the front bumper a bit more. These little details are time-consuming, but necessary.

How do you think it looks so far?? :D