Here is my progress. Again, I've stalled but I am close. Picture is worth a 1000 words. Any questions let me know.
So far I have purchased a 7/8" punch which I have been using to punch the slugs out of. This is an art as I find it hard to cut of a perfect circle. 2 out of 5 are usable. I've tried a bunch of different rubber type glues. Best so far has been gorilla glue and tire patch glue. I have to try rubber roofing cement next. I also have a 7/8 and 1" paper punch to cut out the template so the glue does not get all over the tire. I adhere the masking tape to some wax paper so I can use the paper punch and it does not stick to the punch. Open to any and all opinions. I have not concentrated too much on the color. I've been using ranger paint and cutting the blue with some white. I might order some yellow to get that greenish blue correct color.
