Getting it right !

I have been working on my sculpture the last few days! Trying to get what I want to achieve out if it. I can't seem to find the right material for the black bead texture of the apple. At first I tried black wool, but I do not like it. It is not what I want from the sculpture piece. It matters of course it does, finding the right material is harder than I thought. I can't find black beads anywhere or buttons for that matter. It is a hunt in limerick city I am afraid. I can not rest ....