Mermaid Armour

[selkie13]

Ok so I've searched the site and can't find anyone doing mermaid armour, and I thought to myself why not? I plan on trying something when I finally have money for a tail. The tomboy in me practically screams for it.
I could make it out of sequins and use netting for the straps or if I could make it out of silicone I could make it look like shark skin.
The point is I'm just getting the idea out there I mean imagine how cool it would be to hide googles with a helmet. Hair stays dry (maybe)and water out of you eyes :)
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I didn't draw these I got them from google

[Mermaid Kelda]

You'd probably have to search for "armor", not "armour", as most of the site is American ;D

Here are a few threads I found on the topic:

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8615-Mermaid-Armor
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9985-Merman-Armor-Top-concept
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2953-Kanti-s-merman-fashion-designs
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2954-vence-micheal-s-merman-fashion-designs

And there are some armour ideas in this thread, too:
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9748-Mermaid-Jewelry

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Yes!! I've always wanted to see mermaid armor! I saw Organic Armor made some armor that was swimable, but I haven't seen any aquatic armor! Please, keep us posted! I can't wait to see what you come up with! :)

[selkie13]

Thanks Kelda for the links, I searched both but it think it's just tapatalk being weird since then forums don't show up in a search.
I love organic armour too Lotus :) I will probably work with sequins as its really really expensive to buy silicone in the uk

[Mermaid Kelda]

Yeah, unfortunately the mobile versions of the site don't seem to have the same capabilities in terms of searching :\

[selkie13]

Ok so got two designs don't know how I'm going to do the second yet ...
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and some weird bracer thing I drew
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[Mermaidmechanic]

I actually have a scale-mail armor top made from aluminum so its fully swimmable. :D I have yet to get any good pictures representing it though.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I really want armor haha, I'm thinking of getting a top from organic armor soon

[Starfrit]

I actually have a scale-mail armor top made from aluminum so its fully swimmable. :D I have yet to get any good pictures representing it though.

... I wasn't aware that aluminum was swimmable. I HAVE ALUMINUM SCALEMAILLE AND RINGS IN MY ROOM. OHLAWD, BE STILL MY HEART

I know what my next project is going to be~<3

[Vixy]

I really want to do some armour myself, oh the ideas I have!

[MerAnthony]

I have a bit of neoprene left over for when I made my tail. I was thinking on using the leftover neoprene an try to make some armour

[Mermaidmechanic]

... I wasn't aware that aluminum was swimmable. I HAVE ALUMINUM SCALEMAILLE AND RINGS IN MY ROOM. OHLAWD, BE STILL MY HEART

I know what my next project is going to be~<3

Haha yeah! Its super light so it doesnt impede me swimming and aluminum doesnt rust! :D

[SeaGlass Siren]

I have a pretty awesome "mermaid metal" corset from organic armor. they're amazing. you should seriously invest in one. you can't swim in it but it would make for some awesome dry events

[MermaidCelesteFL]

So I'm bringing back this thread because I didn't want to start a new one.

I'm about to put an order in for Organic Armor, but I'm torn between getting pauldrons or a circlet. What are your thoughts? Keep in mind, I'm changing my look with my new tail that has tribal print on it- so I'm going for something that resembles a warrior.

[Yulia]

I would say pauldrons fit better on that theme.

[Theobromine]

I love armor! I'm working on some myself at the moment. I'm really excited about it! (I've drooled over Organic Armor stuff for yeeeaaaaarrrrsss but I can't afford it).

[Merman Dan]

I just put in an order for a pauldron from OA! I only ordered one, as next year I might add a manica.

[MermaidCelesteFL]

I'm putting in an order for pauldrons as well!


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[selkie13]

Yeah the sequins I've ordered where too long so wouldn't sit right. Back to the drawing board.

And I love organic armour!!

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[Lotus the Mermaid]

I came up with a little something! I hope you guys like it! <3

Feel free to use the design if you like, just be sure to let people know where you got it from!! :D

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u604/XxBasyaxX/Mermaid%20Armor_zpstoegsix4.png

[selkie13]

That's cute!


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[Lotus the Mermaid]

Thanks!! :D <3

[selkie13]

Oh ere is an idea. You could make a helmet or headband of some sort to disguise googles. I know I need mines


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[Lotus the Mermaid]

Good idea!!! I want to start making some to sell, honestly. It looks fun! <3

[selkie13]

That would be good. There is organic armour but apart from that there isn't much else :)


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[Mermaid Curls]

My husband made me a set of scale maille armor for my "mermaid warrior" costume. I am going to Atomacon next week. I will post pictures soon.

[Ashton]

Love the armor idea, I totally recommend to use worbla, and if you paint then seal it a few times you should be able to swim in it too... (if you want)
There are a lot of Cosplay armor tutorials if you are interested in looking for ideas on construction.

[Merman Dan]

It is done1 34239

[Merman Arion]

It is done

That's yours?? It's incredible! I look forward to see you wearing it! :D

[SeaGlass Siren]

HOLY SHIT DAN THATS YOURS????

[cletusk20]

Whoa, that's awesome !

[Ashton]

OOOOOOoooooooooooo That looks coooool!

[Lotus the Mermaid]

It is done1 34239

SWEET MERCIFUL NEPTUNE

[Theobromine]

Is that a giant isopod pauldron?!?!

[Merman Dan]

Is that a giant isopod pauldron?!?!

On the nosey!


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeOSXtBCY30

[Theobromine]

You definitely need one of these to go with it ;) http://www.amazon.com/Giant-Isopod-Realistic-Plush-Doll/dp/B00GD1JS5I

[Merman Dan]

You definitely need one of these to go with it

Umm.... I have two of those. :)

[Theobromine]

Whaaat, I want one!!

[Theobromine]

Btw, I love the idea of using the isopod carapace as a pauldron. I've been working on ideas for crustacean-y armor...so similar idea I guess but mine would look pretty different. Yours is amazingly detailed, though. Jealous.

[SeaGlass Siren]

these are the same people that did my mermaid corset!!

[Merman Arion]

these are the same people that did my mermaid corset!!

Whaaaat? Pics or it didn't happen ;)

[SeaGlass Siren]

OK so this was about a year ago...

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/v/t1.0-9/1016412_10202893706765655_6265114326657071587_n.jp g?oh=c35162e294b06e5d1306f14f5404a128&oe=56DDF477

trying to find the pic on their fb page

EDIT: FOUND IT!

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/v/t1.0-9/10451169_10152226764513108_8373091277167392914_n.j pg?oh=d13d3f188b3cdc713cfa98c1691c43c0&oe=56F7A52E

[SeaGlass Siren]

also yes, yes i was captured by a sea mage and pirate that day.

[Merman Arion]

That's awesome!! :D

[SeaGlass Siren]

next mergathering i want to go and take pictures in it.

[shimmygoddess]

I love Organic Armor. I am so excited to see they now offer a web teaching series with instructional videos <3

[RomanLaveau]

I'm definitely stopping by Organic Armor sometime next week and getting a piece done by them! Can't wait

[Merman Dan]

Here's my other OA piece, a head circlet inspired by ichthyocentaurs.

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[Keiris]

Love it!

[Ashton]

Here's my other OA piece, a head circlet inspired by ichthyocentaurs.

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Are those wings coral wings?!
Super cute and I need to know how to make those!

[Merman Dan]

Are those wings coral wings?!

Many years ago I devised an aquatic half-fey with purple sea fan wings for a D&D game. Years later I discovered that a German band I enjoy was playing in the States, at an event called FaerieCon. So I said to myself "What the heck, I'm already a merman" and ordered custom purple sea fan wings from Fancy Fairy Wings & Things (http://www.fancyfairy.com)! I suppose that makes me a merfairy or merfae; instead of half-human and half-fish I am thirded between human, faerie, and merfolk.

[Elodea the Mermaid]

Many years ago I devised an aquatic half-fey with purple sea fan wings for a D&D game. Years later I discovered that a German band I enjoy was playing in the States, at an event called FaerieCon. So I said to myself "What the heck, I'm already a merman" and ordered custom purple sea fan wings from Fancy Fairy Wings & Things (http://www.fancyfairy.com)! I suppose that makes me a merfairy or merfae; instead of half-human and half-fish I am thirded between human, faerie, and merfolk.
!! Was it by any chance Faun?

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[Merman Dan]

!! Was it by any chance Faun?

On the nosey! A few weeks ago I attended my second FaerieCon, complete with the music of Einar Selvik of Wardruna. Absolutely amazing!

[Theobromine]

I love Faun!! I just saw them at Faerieworlds! :D

[Merman Dan]

After Faun's performance at FaerieCon East 2015

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[Ashton]

neat!

[Mermaid Wesley]

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[Merman Dan]

Coming together!

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[Rogue Siren]

I'll be making armor when I can finally afford to make my Loki tail. Likely will have armor for my Toothless tail as well (Lotus is making it for me and hopefully it will be ready by MerMania! :D).

Dan's awesome armor just gave me an idea... xD A Gyarados merman with Kabuto as armor. xD

[Lotus the Mermaid]

I would love Mermaid armor! Ithe would probably be pretty dainty to go with my mersona, though. :'> <3

[PetLoverSpy]

Dan that is amazing!! You look so badass, and I love your choice of crustacean! So tempted to go right ahead with armor ... but I should probably focus on the tail first.

Rogue Siren: YES to the Pokémon merman/mermaid :D

[Coral Corey]

I came up with a little something! I hope you guys like it! <3

Feel free to use the design if you like, just be sure to let people know where you got it from!! :D

http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/u604/XxBasyaxX/Mermaid%20Armor_zpstoegsix4.png This is adorable! :)

[Ashton]

I have always liked the idea of mermaids having earrings on their tails.. I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone do it yet.

[Coral Corey]

I have always liked the idea of mermaids having earrings on their tails.. I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone do it yet.Same here.

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Thank you, Coral! And yes, agreed! Piercings on tails sound so interesting to me! I occasionally draw tail body mods! Haha Tats and piercings for everymer~

[Coral Corey]

I never even thought about tattoos on a tail.... That is a great idea!

[Lotus the Mermaid]

Yes!! Merdragon Arie's tail is going to have "Dragon" in the Dragonborn language from Elder Scrolls "tattooed" on her tail! I can't wait to see it! <3

[MermaidCelesteFL]

Ahem... I have a tribal tattoo on my tail.

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[Lotus the Mermaid]

Yes! I remember doing the design for it!!

[MermaidCelesteFL]

You did a great job! It's everything I ever wanted and more! I'm now working on concepts for a weight belt, pauldrons, and a spear for the outfit.

[Coral Corey]

Ahem... I have a tribal tattoo on my tail.

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[Calizaire]

I have always liked the idea of mermaids having earrings on their tails.. I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone do it yet.
Me too! I assume it's a bit of a risk though to have your fluke actually punctured like that. If the ring caught caught on something, you could end up tearing your fluke up pretty bad.

[Mermaid Alea]

I have always liked the idea of mermaids having earrings on their tails.. I'm surprised I haven't seen anyone do it yet.

I think maybe Kalani put earrings on her latest tail? Yep she did see this thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?10974-How-does-your-tail-reflect-you

[MerDragon Arie]

Yes!! Merdragon Arie's tail is going to have "Dragon" in the Dragonborn language from Elder Scrolls "tattooed" on her tail! I can't wait to see it! <3

Oh I just sent in the chart for this to my tailmaker! I told her to make it look as much of a tattoo as possible! I'm so freaking EXCITED!! :yay:

[MerDragon Arie]

Also my friend is actually starting to make me a aluminum dragon scale chain mail top and I'm going to have some chain mail to go ON my tail as well! I'm going to be a total bad ass JUST SAYIN lol :lol:

[Lotus the Mermaid]

MermaidCeleste: I'm so glad!! It's really amazing to see that design come to life and suits you perfectly!! :dance:

Merdragon Arie: I am so beyond excited for your tail design, too!! :yay:

[KaylinSilvermerr]

*Stalks the thread*

Oh...like the cosplay thread, this is very, VERY MUCH my jam. *NodNodNod*

I'm looking at working on an armored mer-sona myself, and will be doing much of my armor in Worbla (thermo-plastic, as an FYI). I have worked with it before in the past for cosplay, so I'm getting better with it all the time. I think it would work really, really well for metallic armor, but it would have to be "sized fit".Organic Armor (OMG, SO MUCH LOVE for their stuff) uses a product called Oomoo to make their stuff. Its basically the same stuff that Smooth-On sells for their 2D flat back casting kits. It can be tricky to work with, but once you get the hang of it, there are LOADS of stuff you can make with it.
Oomoo is a thicker silicone than Dragonskin, and can be pigmented with the colour range pigments they have in stock. I'm thinking that a molding powder would have to go on first for the metallic effect, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I'd have to try it myself to be sure.

That said, I think my preference will always be towards Worbla and leather. Leather isn't good for water mind you, but gives the necessary freedom of movement for layering pieces. Netting might work better and keep in with the "merfolk" theme.

~Kaylin

[Lotus the Mermaid]

*Stalks the thread*

Oh...like the cosplay thread, this is very, VERY MUCH my jam. *NodNodNod*

I'm looking at working on an armored mer-sona myself, and will be doing much of my armor in Worbla (thermo-plastic, as an FYI). I have worked with it before in the past for cosplay, so I'm getting better with it all the time. I think it would work really, really well for metallic armor, but it would have to be "sized fit".Organic Armor (OMG, SO MUCH LOVE for their stuff) uses a product called Oomoo to make their stuff. Its basically the same stuff that Smooth-On sells for their 2D flat back casting kits. It can be tricky to work with, but once you get the hang of it, there are LOADS of stuff you can make with it.
Oomoo is a thicker silicone than Dragonskin, and can be pigmented with the colour range pigments they have in stock. I'm thinking that a molding powder would have to go on first for the metallic effect, but I'm not 100% sure on that. I'd have to try it myself to be sure.

That said, I think my preference will always be towards Worbla and leather. Leather isn't good for water mind you, but gives the necessary freedom of movement for layering pieces. Netting might work better and keep in with the "merfolk" theme.

~Kaylin

I'm hoping to make our armor out of Worbla for our mermaid series! (And for my own personal cosplay dreams)! We need to chat more about this!! I love learning more about materials to craft and cosplay with!! :)

[KaylinSilvermerr]

I'm hoping to make our armor out of Worbla for our mermaid series! (And for my own personal cosplay dreams)! We need to chat more about this!! I love learning more about materials to craft and cosplay with!! :)

Hi Lotus!

Absolutely! I can talk about Worbla and armor until the fish swim home! My only caveat would be how to seal the paint job so that water/ chlorine/ salt doesn't eat away at it. I'm not sure a simple clear coat of varnish would do the trick or not. I'm wondering if I'd have to top coat it with resin? Hmmm...

~Kaylin

[Mermaid Curls]

I have scale armor that my husband made (Dreams in Chains on Facebook). I will post pictures. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/a88440629a4b204f41a8b0b37163a235.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/1147bdeda9708ddf5224d9071ccd7b5e.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170126/c4498b93f97c69334d659a3adcb91556.jpg

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[Rebela Hunter]

The scalemail doesn't weigh you down any? Or are you just a really strong swimmer? I was planning on making a tail that has a sea dragon theme and I though of using black scalemail, but I don't want to be dragged down. :)

[Mermaid Curls]

The scalemail doesn't weigh you down any? Or are you just a really strong swimmer? I was planning on making a tail that has a sea dragon theme and I though of using black scalemail, but I don't want to be dragged down. :)
I am naturally very buoyant so the additional weight wasn't an issue for me. I had to drop a 2 pound weight down my tail just to stay under a few seconds to get some photos. I am inspired to make a tail with the aluminum scales. I would use neoprene, which I believe would counteract the weight a bit. If you aren't naturally buoyant a tail done in scales could be too heavy

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