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I just finished up some of the last details on my beaded motorcycle. I added a sideview mirror and another beaded electrical wire. The mirror is made completely from glass beads and thread. It stands up straight all on its own! Then, I stitched some black felt around the edges of the beadwork...
Beaded Buell X1 Lightning motorcycle. 10"wide x 6". Beadwork in progress. Click to enlarge.
Next, I spent a lot of time thinking about how I want to finish this piece. It seems that each piece I create sort of takes its own shape, and I just have to complete it. I guess my motorcycle is no different - it clearly wants to stand up like a real bike!
To test this, I propped it up against a piece of hard wire, and it seems to balance fine! It has been standing like this for a couple of hours now, and hasn't fallen over! So, I think I will go with that plan, and design a 'kickstand' for it. I think it will look cool! :D