02 October 2008

Chrome Beaded Rims

beaded John Delorean DMC-12 bead embroidery pop art beadwork fiber car artist(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!

beaded John Delorean DMC-12 bead embroidery pop art beadwork fiber car wheels tires
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.

beaded John Delorean DMC-12 bead embroidery pop art beadwork fiber car wheels tires
How do you think it looks so far?? :D

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16 comments:

Jay said...

I like the chrome rims. They look very stylish on the car. Very cool.

abeadlady said...

Looking good! I'd drive it if I could get in it. LOL.
Arline

GraceBeading said...

Are you kidding... that is so freakin' cool!

It's absolutely amazing LB, standing and clapping over here.

The Lone Beader said...

Awwww... thanks!!! I guess it's true that the wheels & tires totally make the car! ;)

Mo said...

Wow! lokkin good.

Judy Merrill-Smith said...

Sweet rims! Love the snaps in the center -- great idea.

Rachel VW said...

They look great!

K and S said...

this is turning out great!

Pursuing Art... said...

AWESOME!!!

~Lisa ;-)

captain corky said...

It looks amazing! I was just watching a bit of Teen Wolf yesterday and now I'm wondering if you'll be doing The Wolf Mobile next. ;)

The Lone Beader said...

Corky, I know Teen Wolf, but I don't know the Wolf Mobile! Please send me a pic! I need to see that one. LOL :D

No Easy Beads said...

Your attention to detail is amazing. That is a part of your art which sets you apart from all others.

Christine and FAZ said...

Wow, I can't believe how much you have progressed. It looks amazing. Weren't you worried about this one? FAZ

The Lone Beader said...

Thank you, NoEasyBeads! That is so sweet! *blush* :)

And, FAZ, thanks! Glad you like it! And, yes, I was worried. In fact, I still am! :o

M.E.Johannes said...

Sorry, for replying a little bit late. Thanks for your comment on my blog. The DeLorean looks good. I like the movie "Zurück in die Zukunft".

Artwork by KD said...

Yay for The Lone Beader opening an etsy shop! Can't wait to check it out!!!