Nim's Tailmaking Disaster-Diary

[Freshwater_Nim]

...or not so disasterous. We'll see! :D


I'm very excited to be doing this! Here's the first entry of my tailmaking diary. Somehow youtube completely butchered my voiceover - So I apologise if it tortures your speakers or if you can't understand a word... which is more likely. The next one will be much better I promise.

(In case the resolution won't go above 360 that might be because it's still uploading. I was so excited I couldn't wait with the posting *noob*)


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVtVb-Crr-I

Comments and suggestions about the design are always welcome! I know there are many skilled tail designers out there, so if you feel inspired please feel free to share! I'd love to see if I can recreate it in the flesh... scale. :)

[WaterDragon]

Your tail Design looks absolutely lovely.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks WaterDragon :-) I'm glad you like it.

[Luna Dreamtide]

Love your design. I like that it still has a fairly natural look. I'm excited to see how you fare in your experiments for disguising the heels :)

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you Leina (love that name btw).

I'm still considering adding one more or a pair of fins somewhere...

Updates coming in soon!

[WaterDragon]

Thanks WaterDragon :-) I'm glad you like it.

I'm sure it will turn out amazing. watching your video I had to laugh, the Alligator type scales you drew are similar to the scales I have sketched out for my tail.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Ep 02 is dry-docked! (ouch. Bad pun day over here, I'm so very sorry) Off we go!

Hints, suggestions and comments welcome as always! Looking forward to hearing what you lovely merfolk think of my first scales.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BYbbUpSNMQA

Thank you for the vote of confidence WaterDragon! I can imagine more reptilian scale shapes will suit your dragon-self spectacularly ;)

[Mermanda]

I'm definitely following this thread!! I can't wait to see how this turns out :)
The color scheme in the second cast of scales are absolutely to die for!

[SeaGlass Siren]

I'm totally following this.
aside, your voice *o*

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you Mermanda! I'm super pleased you like it :) I think someday I'd love to make a tail for an Asian or Asian inspired mermaid/-mad and go totally nuts on the koi-theme.

Thank you too SeaGlass! Glad my babbling is somewhat enjoyable! :)

I'll do my best to up a new episode soon. Working on my claymodels as I type this. (I've never really worked with clay before; so much fun!)

[Froth]

I LOVE the second scale patch (the translucent one), the colors are exactly what I want in my tail and the placement of the scales look so natural! keep going I can't wait to see more!

[PearlieMae]

That scale patch is SO realistic! It looks like the scales on one of my favorite fish, the arawona! That translucent look would make a lovely blended waistline.

You'll need to add more pearl pigment to your back layer to make the scales opaque.

Excellent work! And your voiceover is lovely! You could do that professionally! I'm excited to see how this progresses! Good luck!

(PS, I like your name...before I was Pearlie Mae, I was Nimuë la Mer!)

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Froth! I love your tail design. Huge fan of more muted colours myself and I can see how my colouring could fit the 'belly' side of your tail! My own design is somewhere in the same say 'family' of designs (which makes me remember I haven't posted the coloured version yet... *derp*) so we could end up looking like mer-cousins. How fun would that be.

Thank you too PerlieMae! :) I'm realising - after doing some rip-and-tear-test with my sample to utter destruction - that the scales need to be even thicker. Possibly even with some powermesh lining, which should help with the translucency. But I'm definitely going for a blended waistline with that effect. Also the arawona is awesome, he looks so grumpy! Learned about a new fish today.

Some progress has also been made with the heel-disguise. Looking forward to sharing it with all of you guys.

(PS Yay to a fellow Nim!)

[Ashe]

Absolutely beautiful scales! It's the kind I would love to have on a tail of my own one day, so seeing them in action was awesome :) Wonderful pigments as well, so shimmery and metallic! This tail is going to be really beautiful :)

By the way, where did you make your avatar? I can't find the site anywhere!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you Kalani, I'm glad you like them! :)

Ooooh wait that was azaleadolls.com... something like that. Ah, there it is: http://www.azaleasdolls.com/mermaid_scene_v1.html Have fun!

[WaterDragon]

another amazing update!
do you know when you will post the colored tail design?

[Freshwater_Nim]

I just did! Over in the taildesign thread :) It's just a rough sketch but it gives an idea of the direction I'm hoping to take. I'll repost it here once I'm more certain that that is precicely the one. Decisions decisions... Sooo difficult.

Oh what the heck, here! Far easier to find.

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=32053&stc=1

[WaterDragon]

the soft colors are wonderful :)

[Freshwater_Nim]

Happy to hear you like it WaterDragon. Another design at the back of my mind that's even closer to my heart is higher in contrast and more fierce looking - but I've decided to go with one that works on shoots and also doesn't scare the bottoms of children when they see it - Not that I think all children are like that at all! Most I know are totally bad ass, pardon the language, but sadly the mothers that have to hire you think anything beyond candy and pastel colours is somehow unacceptable. Beats me why, truly.

Still I love it in its own way and the desaturated colours will teach me soft shading, being careful with pigment amounts and distribution and a lot of airbrushing skills. So I really look forward to making it :)

[SeaGlass Siren]

*o* I'VE WANTED A TAIL LIKE THAT!!! Though i was convinced it'd never look good on me.

seeing what you've done so far, i have full confidence that you will be able to pull it off.

[Froth]

I've actually changed my design to that of a goldfish with somewhat muted colors, but we can still be mer-cousins :D

[Freshwater_Nim]

Dear SeaGlass, never listen to people saying what you can Not do. That's nonsense! Every mer knows instinctively what her or his scales look like - don't let anyone tell you differently! Since your pic is black and white it's difficult to judge your natural colour palette, but I'm absolutely sure there's a good soft-colour version in it for you!

Oh dear seems like I saw the wrong design Froth :D I can't find your new design, but yes, we'll totally be mer-cousins anyway ;)

[Freshwater_Nim]

Sadly there is not going to be a new episode today. I'm still waiting for a shipment of silicone and new pigment (which should be epic, if I'm and judge. Can't wait to start airbrushing/painting.) so I figured it wouldn't be worth posting a video where nothing happens! :)

But be prepared for an extra long one next week. Side-fins will be cast and painted and maybe there will even be a sculpture of the fluke. Additionally there will be a new scale sample with a new method of back and front painting on which I'd love your opinion.

Keep swimming! And see you next week.

Nim

[Mermaid Wesley]

I love your scale pattern! Very betta!


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[Freshwater_Nim]

Ooh now I want to make an actual Betta tail. One thing at a time Nim, one thing at a time.

My pigments arrive today! Hurray!

[Celaeno]

Absolutely gorgeous! I'm excited to see how it all develops.

[Mermaid Alea]

Oh wow I agree those scales do look real! At first before I watched episode 2 I thought the preview image was just a translucent photo print out of a real fish's scales and you were just using it for reference. Your digital drawing of your tail design is wonderful too.

[Keiris]

Nim the scales are BEAUTIFUL! I love the translucency and the shimmer! It looks like you stripped that skin right off a fish. :D Btw, I could listen to your voice all day! You could become the new voice of SIRI !!!

[Celaeno]

Looking at the video still, I thought it was a real piece of cured fish skin. So realistic!

[Nyx]

THOSE SCAAAALLLESSS.
Nim they are so beautiful and shiny and reaalliistiiicc.
I love them <33
Amazing, absolutely awesome. :hail:

[Freshwater_Nim]

Wow thank you everyone! I'm delighted you guys are enjoying this journey as well! <3

And if you'd like me to misdirect you to the nearest body of water, I'll be more than happy to do that Keiris. ;)

[Keiris]

Wow thank you everyone! I'm delighted you guys are enjoying this journey as well! <3

And if you'd like me to misdirect you to the nearest body of water, I'll be more than happy to do that Keiris. ;)
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

[Celaeno]

Any new developments?(I'm antsy)

[Freshwater_Nim]

Haha, sorry for the silence Celaeno! In all honesty I'm still struggling with customs. It seems to be an unbelievably complex affair to let through a collection of pigments from overseas (ok, admittedly they Do look like a drug shippment in their little zippy-bag-filled-with-odd-powder-self... But really! Also my shipment of shellshock and the large(r) pots of silicone I ordered two weeks ago are still lost in postal limbo. All in all; I'm antsy too. ;)

I'll upload a little failed-experiments compilation sometime before the week is over though :) it was an educational few days for me.

[Celaeno]

Dang customs! As though you're planning on snorting or injecting sparkly rainbow powders.
I love educational failures, I feel like you learn more from what goes wrong than what goes right.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Hey everyone!

I'm sorry for the delay on updates. Our kitten managed to get stuck in a cracked window. Once we found her there was nothing left we could do except put her to rest.
However, I'm back at work now and things should progress again soon.

Looking forward to chatting with you lovlies again.

Nim

PS To anyone with windows; please don't leave them cracked unattended. A little six months old kitten will thank you for it. <3

[Amphoebe Stargazer]

I'm deeply sorry for the loss of you kitten.

[Yulia]

That's terrible what happened to your kitten, my condolences. >;

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you, mermaids. That's very sweet of you.

[PearlieMae]

Oh no! I'm so sorry! :hug:

[Mermaid Kate Silverfin]

I'm so sorry to hear what happened to your kitten *hug*

[Celaeno]

Oh, Nim! I'm so sorry!

[Mermanda]

Hey everyone!

I'm sorry for the delay on updates. Our kitten managed to get stuck in a cracked window. Once we found her there was nothing left we could do except put her to rest.
However, I'm back at work now and things should progress again soon.

Looking forward to chatting with you lovlies again.

Nim

PS To anyone with windows; please don't leave them cracked unattended. A little six months old kitten will thank you for it. <3


I am so incredibly sorry to hear of your loss!! That's so sad. I'm sending hugs your way.

[Freshwater_Nim]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWpJQ7Y0yVk&amp;feature=youtu.be

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[Celaeno]

What a beautiful kitty she was. <3

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Celaeno. She really was.

The little fulfill better be more cautious in her next life! Eight still remain.

Here's Episode three of my crafting escapades. I hope you enjoy! Comments and suggestions as always welcome.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-GxNjZlv7w&amp;feature=youtu.be

[PearlieMae]

I love your videos!

Notes as I watch:

1. Glow in the dark pigments, when used in quantities to make for a really dramatic glow, makes silicone look like snot. While it's a great idea in theory, I've only been swimming ONCE where it's dark enough to see the effect, and that was in a lake at night and it was very creepy.

2. Since I do individual scales, I find pigmenting my silicone experience quite different than yours, but I expect with scale sheets, it's harder to control.

3. I'd suggest using an oil-based clay like Plastilina for sculpting fins (I use it for everything!), no cracking, drying, and you can come back to it and sculpt any time! Plus, the oil in the clay acts as a release when you make a resin mold.

4. Ghost colors are also know as interference colors.

5. Your fins are gorgeous! Love the shape and the hint of the ghost/interference colors are hypnotic.

6. I can't wait for the next installment!

[Keiris]

LOVE watching the videos! The interference colors are fun to work with. I used quite a bit of it on my Hybrid tail and use a lot of it in my art work. Can't wait for the next installment!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Aww thanks for the notes Pearlie! I really appreciate them.

1. It does doesn't it! What a tragically accurate description :D Also; creepy is fun.

2. I suppose it must be yes. Thing is I'm a bloody annoying tinkerer and tend to make things more complicated for the sheer fun of it. We'll see how things develop.

3. That's a great idea. Funnily enough oil based clay is really hard to get a hold of here. Don't ask me why. And the few items I found were seriously expensive. But maybe I'll just have to face the music!

4. Yes, that's the word! Oh I was looking for that!

5. Thank you so much!

6. <3 I can't wait to get going properly again.

Thank you too Keiris! They are fun aren't they! :)

[WaterDragon]

I'm sorry about your kitty :(

Your side fins look beautifully executed and I look forward to seeing them with the added color :)

[Freshwater_Nim]

Hello everyone! Wow it's been a long time, and a rather horrible year. But I'm back and flailing onwards!

There was no time to make proper diary entries, so have a few shapshots, in more or less chronological order :-)
As usual; always open for questions, comments and concerns.

Nim

Scales in progress...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8b7cE6ubJo&amp;feature=youtu.be

Fluke in progress!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Ep3UIC6VE&amp;feature=youtu.be

[merwandering]

This is all so beautiful! I saw the early scale patches as well- wow. Truly gorgeous.
I am so sorry you have had a hard year. I hope it gets much smoother. I cannot wait to see this tail!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you dear! ^^ It's tons of fun mermaiding again. I'll be back with more soon I hope.

[PearlieMae]

Pardon me while I faint from the beauty!

And I hope life gets easier...for all of us!

(PS: I am so sorry about your kitten...I can't believe I neglected to comment on it before!) :hug:

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Pearlie! For all of it :) Also your integration of the chameleon pigment totally rocks! I wish I'd figured it out as well as you did ;D

[moniee]

Nim, this is beyond words!!! I'm truly speechless! What I love the most about your work so far is how your colours are so colourful, and yet, they are still realistic! I don't know how on earth did you make blues and pinks so realistic, like a real freshwater fish! (FYI realistic coloured mermaid tails are my absolute thing I go crazy about them so you're on my inspiring people list now!!)
And mermaid hugs for you - hang in there, it always gets better! <3

[Mermaid Whisper]

The colors remind me of rainbow abalone and I am in love. Fintastic work! I hope things get better for you, merfriend. You've got so much talent in this!

[Freshwater_Nim]

@Moniee; hearing that means a lot to me! I'm so hoping to get a more realistic result ^^ Because as much as I respect and adore the handiwork of other tailmakers out there, the colours are just always too...overstated for little freshwater-me. We're not so flashy :D Also, your gold/black tail looks great. Very Art Nouveau. I love it.

@Whisper; Thanks merfriend! They already are ^^ And thank you so much for that lovely image, I hope I live up to the abalones example!

[Mermaid Caspiana]

This metallic coloration is exactly what I love in silicone tails. You're doing an absolutely stunning job on this tail that is FAR from disastrous. I seriously can't wait to see you finish this masterpiece up. <3
I know you've heard this a lot, but I'm truly sorry to hear about your kitty. Sending virtual hugs.

[Mermaid Aria]

This tail is fantastic! It's so shiny and gorgeous! The colors are super realistic! I <3 it!

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[Mermaid Alea]

I haven't stopped thinking about your scale test. I lost this topic and couldn't find it again, and now I am soo happy to see that you have done even more amazing things for this tail! As everyone else said the color and shine looks fintastic!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Aww you guys are so sweet and motivating! Thanks! :$ Also thank you for the kitten-comments. By now my older cat has left us too, so it's a bit like a fresh start there as well. <3

Anywho! A few making off pics!

First off, total desaster pic. My foam scales looooved the shell shock(tm) so much they up and on married on my table. I had to torch the entire thing with a heatgun and then spent literal months scraping the mold clean... ...talking about it gives me horrible flshbacks :D

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Next up my self made monofin. Yay! So proud. Also don't trust it At all.

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And lastly some random layering shot. That's the one thing I learned about working with silicone, you wait. A Lot. - Apologies I can't get the pic to be the right side up, for some reason...

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[Dancing Fish]

I love how your scales get smaller toward the bottom. Beautiful!

[moniee]

I simply love how you laid out your scales, they a re vey realistic as the circles aren't touching the one next to them - just as a fish's scales! Also what Dancing Fish just sait, beautiful work scaling them down towards the feet. I hope this thread is going to be a picture heavy one! <3

[moniee]

I simply love how you laid out your scales, they a re vey realistic as the circles aren't touching the one next to them - just as a fish's scales! Also what Dancing Fish just sait, beautiful work scaling them down towards the feet. I hope this thread is going to be a picture heavy one! <3

[Iamonlyme@me.com]

Wow!!! Beautuful


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[MarinaLaMer]

Amazing colors! Everything from the scale layout to the shine is wonderful!

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[Trident True]

love the colours so Alluring, the finished product is going to look heavenly.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks guys! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. <3

While I'm waiting for the next shipment of silicone (seriously being a tailmaker in Europe is very complicated...) I'm fiddling with my shell top-thingie. Not very far yet, but I covered the nude bra in fake waterlilly leaves and added the shell cups. Now what to do for straps? Not sure yet *flail*

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Also, I just got gifted a whole bunch of professional cosmetic pigment! Which is awesome but...ummm... Does anyone want a golden tail? ^^

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[PearlieMae]

Oooh! I'm sure there's a potential goldfish out there, if not, I might be interested if you're looking to relieve yourself of the pigments!

As for the top, I see lots of the decorative fishnet incorporated into straps, I guess you just sew it in to the bra base. I haven't made one, so I'm not sure...maybe make the fishnet straps long enough to tie like a halter?

[Mermaid Livou]

yasss, perfect :O I think thats what silicone as material is made for, so much possibilities in layering and translucency and that this thing actually takes up aaaany texture; me too, sooo waiting for the final stuff ^^ :thumbs up:

[Mermaid Fenicia]

My new tail is gold and yellow ;)

[LouLouBelle]

I absolutely adore your scales - they're so beautiful and subtle, and VERY realistic! The colour shift is just gorgeous. I can't wait to see this finished!

Regarding the waiting part - I use a hairdryer on a high heat / low power setting when I'm painting with silicone and it really speeds up the cure time. (Platsil Gel 10 takes about half an hour normally, longer when you thin it - and the hairdryer speeds it up to about 5 min.)


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[Merman Ordep]

Wow I love your smaller scales in the bottom :jawdrop: they're absolutely gorgeous!
Sent you a pm

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks everyone for your comments and requests. :) However there seems to be a small misunderstanding; I'm not looking to sell the pigments. First of all I'd never sell something I got gifted ^^ and secondly, I was planning to work with them a bit myself and see what I can make. And I don't know if there's going to be enough left for another tail project.

That said though, maybe I won't use them - and I'll offer them (for shipping costs only of course) to anyone intrested in order of inquiry. First two are PearlieMae and Merman Ordep (including timestamps on the personal messages :)). I'm dearly sorry for everyone who showed interest afterwards.

Love, Nim

[Merman Ordep]

If PearlieMae is interested in the pigments you can give them to her, Afterall I'm still waiting for my neoprene to come so I can start using silicone ;)

[PearlieMae]

Oh no no no ! I have more pigments than I need. I was just offering them a good home in case you weren't going to use them ;)

You can remove me from your list of potentials :D

[Mermaid Clara]

Hello everyone! Wow it's been a long time, and a rather horrible year. But I'm back and flailing onwards!

There was no time to make proper diary entries, so have a few shapshots, in more or less chronological order :-)
As usual; always open for questions, comments and concerns.

Nim

Scales in progress...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8b7cE6ubJo&amp;feature=youtu.be

Fluke in progress!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6Ep3UIC6VE&amp;feature=youtu.be

Oh my goodness! I'm like mesmerized!!!! So much talent!


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[Kaila Mermaid]

Suuuper stoked to see how this tail ends up. YOUR SCALES AND FLUKE ARE GORGEOUS!!!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks everyone! :) More progress reports coming soon!

Also: What happens if you have a birthday after your family has discovered your tail-project...

http://i.imgur.com/MgCnIjy.jpg

[AnnaAbyss]

Yesss I've been looking for this thread forever! Your scales are perfection! I hope you take tail orders in the future.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Hey fellow merfolk!

I've surfaced from the depths of dry land challanges! :D Small update video on my scales. After many obstacles and whatnot I'm finally getting to where I wanna be.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXW3TFrGzoU&amp;feature=youtu.be

[PearlieMae]

That is heartstoppingly beautiful, Nim! I was wondering what had happened to this project!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Pearlie! Means a lot to hear that from a fellow tailmaker <3 Yeah, life threw a few big changes my way. As it goes. But I'm not one for quitting :) Planning to join the merfolk at Sirenalia's retreat in Belize in February, and hopefully get some really good visuals for you all!

And now to answer a few questions I've been asked via pm several times:

1. No, I do not use airbrush. My tail is completely handpainted. I just can't get the thinned silicone to not clog my gun every ten seconds. It was waaay too frustrating.

2. Thanks so much for your enthusiasm and faith in my crafting skills <3 But I will Not take Any tail orders until I'm Completely sure this works as I intend it to.

[Mermaid Alea]

I just love your work! I love how there is depth to your painting and that wonderful pearlescent shine. You also have a lot of realism in your work. I really can't wait to see this tail finished. It has been one of my favorite tailmaking topics to follow.

[Neerai]

I just love your work!!

[Avya]

This is beautiful! Holy smokes. Your skills are incredible. ❤❤

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[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Alea. So happy you spot that. I'm trying for a realistic-ish texture :)

Very flattered Avya! I'll accept that compliment once my tails survives the first swim ;)


I'm working on my seams just now (See below) The back of the tail doesn't have its topcoat yet so you can really spot the color differnce. I think I'm on the right track for an even..ish seam on my first tail. What do you guys think?

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[PearlieMae]

I think it is stunning. You are going to be the fishiest fish EVER!

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[Mermaid Alea]

I think you are doing a great job matching the scales up!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks for your input guys! :)

Second seam underway. I find that the two different colours really help to get an even pattern - But boy do I feel like Dr Frankenstein! :D

http://i.imgur.com/GSm844N.jpg

[Mermaid Alea]

Haha I thought those were jewels along your seam at first and I was like: "Wait why is she putting jewels there?"

[Freshwater_Nim]

Piercings! :D Haha, true...Could have been!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Now, on to the fluke! Then fittings, waistline construction and final paint job ^^

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Colours are off, thanks to my old phone camera which doesn't cope well with shine -.-

[PearlieMae]

:swoon::jawdrop::swoon::thumbs up::highfive::hail::O_o::cheerleader::rainbow:

Here is where I faint. :fallover:

[Neerai]

OH MY GOD IS PERFECT...!!!!


Now, on to the fluke! Then fittings, waistline construction and final paint job ^^

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Colours are off, thanks to my old phone camera which doesn't cope well with shine -.-

[Mermaid Alea]

:swoon::jawdrop::swoon::thumbs up::highfive::hail::O_o::cheerleader::rainbow:

Here is where I faint. :fallover:

I am going to faint with PearlieMae...:fallover:

So you caught a fish and skinned it for this tail right? :p

[Hydra1337]

That seriously looks like skin from a real mermaid. You're an incredibly talented artist.

[WaterDragon]

:jawdrop::jawdrop::jawdrop:

[ladylovecraft]

It is GORGEOUS and so so realistic looking!! This reminds me so much of a salmon! I can't wait to see the finished results:)


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[Fifi Tigg]

OMG :jawdrop: :swoon:

[Avya]

That is.... so amazing. I can't even... 😲

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[Freshwater_Nim]

Wow, I'm totally blown away by your response and all your comments!! :$ Really happy to hear you like my work <3.

Meanwhile I'm taking a bit of a break from all the silicone and idly crafting a few mer-ccessories :D Frist I wanted to make a headband, but it totally escalated and is now more of a crown-thingie:

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[MermaidLiara]

^EXQUISITE!

Did you use E6000 glue?

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks :) No, I've used a common hot glue gun from the local hobby store! I'm not sure we Europeans have even ready access to E6000, and if we do it's probably called something totally different :D

[MermaidLiara]

I see! Actually, I am from the Netherlands and I ordered E6000 glue at a Dutch webshop today. Many of my fellow Dutch mermaids also use E6000, and also call it that. It should also be available in Switzerland (that's where you're from right?), under the same name :)

But anyway, the glue you used probably works just as well :) what's it called? ^^

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[ladylovecraft]

Wow, I'm totally blown away by your response and all your comments!! :$ Really happy to hear you like my work <3.

Meanwhile I'm taking a bit of a break from all the silicone and idly crafting a few mer-ccessories :D Frist I wanted to make a headband, but it totally escalated and is now more of a crown-thingie:

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......I'am definitely GLUED to this thread now!! You seem to be getting so close! I can't wait to see everything paired up together once it's finished;))) ::mermaidkiss::


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[Freshwater_Nim]

Oh thanks Lyara, I had no idea! :) Guess my local craftingstore is a bit backwards in their inventory.

Mermaid top finished while waiting for silicone coats to dry!

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Side-inhabitants ^^

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Straps. Sorry for the catscratch :D

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[MermaidLiara]

I love your top! Very natural.

[Loralei]

In love with this thread!

[Mermaid_Izzy]

You tail is gorgeous...I love it so much, you have made me fall in love with spots and now I am putting them in my tail

Your crown amazing and I love of top too!


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[Freshwater_Nim]

Awww thanks everyone! You're all so sweet and encouraging :D That really helps me push the project to completion before the month ends. So more pics coming soon I hope <3

@Mermaid Izzy: Wow, that's amazing! :) Make sure you show them off here ok?

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Awww thanks everyone! You're all so sweet and encouraging :D That really helps me push the project to completion before the month ends. So more pics coming soon I hope <3

@Mermaid Izzy: Wow, that's amazing! :) Make sure you show them off here ok?

I'll try to remember when I paint it in a few months! [emoji3]


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[Freshwater_Nim]

Looking forward to it Izzy! :)

Meanwhile, fluke base assembled! Now on to cut it's proper shape, not too happy with the current state... and then the full on assembly and final paintcoats :D More dots must happen!

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bw4vJ-jjZeE

[Avya]

Ohhhh my goodness! It's BEAUTIFUL!!!😍😍😍 the colours are blended so well!

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[Hydra1337]

It's so floppy and pretty!

[Neerai]

So wonderful fluke... I'm just in love!!

[MermaidLiara]

Wow, the colors!

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[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks guys! ^^ Happy you like the progress!

Meanwhile I had to open one side of my tail again. Because, in spite of me having measured about five times, my calves suddenly had enough room to dance a little jigstep :thinks:

[moniee]

Nym, I think out of all the tails that have been created, including large mer businesses, yours is my number one favourite tail out there at the moment. It's so great and unique I have no words. Can we please be freshwater mer sisters?? <3

[LouLouBelle]

That fluke looks so real! It's so shimmery! [emoji173]


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[Mermaid Wesley]

WOW NIM!! It's so beautiful and im jellyfish.

[Spindrift]

that fluke is beautiful!!!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Aww thanks guys! :$

And sure Moniee, sounds like a plan :D You can be the regal black and gold freshwater mer and I'll be...salmon-girl!

[Mermaid Machhalee]

Now, on to the fluke! Then fittings, waistline construction and final paint job ^^

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Colours are off, thanks to my old phone camera which doesn't cope well with shine -.-

This is absolutely incredible. Looks like a skinned salmon!! Your talent is just ridiculous!!! [emoji177]

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Machhalee! ^^

Aaalmost finished!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85IqhBNPzzQ

[Azurin Luna]

Those colors look really nice. One beautiful tail :D

[brinnneyy]

That is one of the most amazing tails I've seen so far! I love the colours😍😍😍😍

[Mermaid_Izzy]

AHHHHHHH!!!! I looks so good! I am even more in love with it! It's just simply gorgeous! [emoji7][emoji7][emoji7]


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[Slim]

I'm speechless with how real that looks. So very amazing.

[Hydra1337]

I can't wait to see it in the water when it's done.

[Neerai]

This is waaaaay long my favourite tail.

[Avya]

Oh my goodness. I can't believe how amazing that looks!! Great job! 😍

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[Fifi Tigg]

Just beautiful :swoon:

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks everyone! You're the best mer-friends one could wish for :)

I'm done! (Well for the moment that is... More fins need to happen later... :D)

I'm off to join the Sirenalia pod in Belize for a week, so I hope to have some fun pictures soon to share with you guys.

Just keep swimming!
See you soon <3


http://i.imgur.com/suU4i5v.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4JBybZl.jpg

[Avya]

Oh my Gosh. That is... I don't even have words. If you ever decide to start selling.... 😍
I'm so excited to see more pictures. This is my favorite tail by far!!

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[Agent Dragon]

This tail is beyond gorgeous! The fluke is my favorite part.


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[PearlieMae]

Thanks everyone! You're the best mer-friends one could wish for :)

I'm done! (Well for the moment that is... More fins need to happen later... :D)

I'm off to join the Sirenalia pod in Belize for a week, so I hope to have some fun pictures soon to share with you guys.

Just keep swimming!
See you soon <3


http://i.imgur.com/suU4i5v.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/4JBybZl.jpg

Does anyone have a defibrillator? Because I need my heart restarted!

Nim, this is the most stunning tail EVER. And I am so jellyfish that you are going to Belize with Sirenalia! Give Felix a big kiss from me!

And if you come back without video and photos...well, I don't want to think about what could happen. ;)

[Floridian Mermaid]

That is one amazing tail! You are a true artist!

[HamptonsMermaid]

I love how it's so shiny! If I looks this shiny in photos it must really gleam in person! What gives it such a shine? Just the pigments or I that from the interference pigments you used?

Just read thru your thread, you said you hand painted it (no airbrush). Did you hand paint the whole thing or did you pigment everything first and then add details with hand painting?

Amazing work! Needing to get back to work on my tail!

[Neerai]

I'm just in love... We want videos! And photos!! A lot of them!!

[The Water Phoenix]

So pretty! It reminds me of a rainbow trout :)

[Merman Lir]

Does anyone have a defibrillator? Because I need my heart restarted!

Nim, this is the most stunning tail EVER. And I am so jellyfish that you are going to Belize with Sirenalia! Give Felix a big kiss from me!

And if you come back without video and photos...well, I don't want to think about what could happen. ;)

that really is a beautiful tail! Great job Nim!

[Keiris]

Nim, you totally outdid yourself! It's an exquisite work of art worthy of the film industry! Definitely worth the wait. Can't wait to see you IN it!!!!!!!!!!:yay:

[Loralei]

It is absolutely stunning. You should be so proud of yourself!

[AnnaAbyss]

Sweet Jesus it's so beautiful!!! Looks like one of my dream tails.

[Mermaid Lazuli]

Wow!!! It's so lovely and such a great mix of fantasy and realism! That iridescence is incredible. You have amazing talent! I'm sure if you ever decided to open commissions, you'd have people fighting to get a spot in line :)

[Rylee]

Wow this is a truly amazing work of art!!! I am so happy for you, getting to finally see the fruits of your labor! It's amazing!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Hello my lovely fellow mermaids and mermen! I'm back and I bring many a picture and even a video! (Yay, so excited :yay: )

However it'll take a week or two until our amazing fotographer has had time to do her postproduction magic, so until then I'll try and at least provide you with some fun and and occasionally super dorky behind the scenes pictures.

So have three to start with. <3

First, neutral buoyancy test? Passed! :D

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Second, propulsion test? Check! ^^

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Third, ...that's the face you make when you realise one of your bra-shells has just popped off...

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Now to come back to some questions you guys have been asking:

@ PearlieMae: Felix is very smoochable and still an energetic, golden haired wild child ^^ Best wishes back. And I bring lotsa pics, promise! :hail:

@ HamptonsMermaid: Thanks for your compliment ^^ It's so shimmery because I painted both the inside of the tail and then the top of the scales with interference colours. The actual scales are transparent, that gives an effect known as "subsurface scattering" of light. Which basically means some light passes through the surface and reflects of deeper layers = extra shiney ^^ Does that answer your question?

@ Several people ^^: Yes I might start taking commissions. I'll do a damage assessment video later, to show you guys the wear and tear of a full week of shooting and I want to do a thourough check of the inner workings of the tail. If all of these hold up, I don't see why not ^^ I've got like 20 new ideas already, and who needs 20 tails for themselves?!

[PearlieMae]

EVERYONE needs twenty tails to themselves, silly fish! :mermaid kiss:

[Slim]

You look so happy in those pictures and I love that tail. I can wait to see more.

[Misty Lau]

This tail is gorgeous! You did an amazing job, and the shimmer is stunning!

[Rebela Hunter]

Amazing job on that tail! It sure does look beautiful! <3

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks everyone! ^^

@PearlieMae: :D True, but who has the storage space?!

Waiting for my turn :cool:
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[brinnneyy]

So how much did all your supplies cost in the end, if you don't mind me asking? It looks absolutely incredible!

[Freshwater_Nim]

@brinneyy: Thanks dear! ^^ Since it was my first tail, which means I had to make all the sculpts and molds and so forth as well (also I lost material on failed experiments) - Putting all my expenses together I could probably have easily bought a Merbellas tail right off the rack :$ Good thing is I could make it exactly as I wanted, and making more tails for myself and friends will now be significantly cheaper :). So I wouldn't go back and do it differently, but it wasn't a money safer either.

[Neerai]

Thanks everyone! ^^

@PearlieMae: :D True, but who has the storage space?!

Waiting for my turn :cool:
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I don't have words for this pic. It's just stunning.

[Loralei]

Shook!

[Slim]

You look so natural in this picture. I mean seriously you look like you belong there perfectly like a legit mermaid relaxing.


Thanks everyone! ^^

@PearlieMae: :D True, but who has the storage space?!

Waiting for my turn :cool:
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[moniee]

Holy cow!!! You look amazing! I cannot get my head around how could you hide your knees so well??? AMAZING WORK!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank youuu :swoon: So happy you're all having fun along side me! It's so great to share all this with you guys.

Have another take-out picture. Shellphone anyone? ;)

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[Slim]

That picture right there. If you start autograph copies of that picture, I would so hang it on my wall. Everything is just perfect in that picture. Your photographer is amazing to take that shoot. :thumbs-up:


Thank youuu :swoon: So happy you're all having fun along side me! It's so great to share all this with you guys.

Have another take-out picture. Shellphone anyone? ;)

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[Robartt]

Oh woww What a tai!!...The heels ARE NOT visible yaaayyy LOL

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[PearlieMae]

I NEED to know how you treated the heel issue!

[Neerai]

That picture right there. If you start autograph copies of that picture, I would so hang it on my wall. Everything is just perfect in that picture. Your photographer is amazing to take that shoot. :thumbs-up:


I think all of us want to have a copy of this picture with your autograph! XDDDD

[Slim]

I think all of us want to have a copy of this picture with your autograph! XDDDD

Please consider this Freshwater_Nim. I'll pay the cost of the print and postage.


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[Freshwater_Nim]

Awww you guys are too sweet :D. But these are just the disgarded pictures, the photographer is still working on the proper ones. I promise to make a proper gallery for you guys as soon as I have them all. And if any of you are genuinely interested in prints, I'll go talk to the photography team and see if I can even, legally, make that happen! :group hug:



PS: Especially for PearlieMae, a sketch of the secret magic of the eeeeevil heel issue :D I looked at the foot in profile, realised what shapes were missing and sculpted/poured the result in silicone and built them into the tail. That's it really, it's just a trick ;) I hope my silly doodle answers your questions.

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[Mermaid_Izzy]

PS: Especially for PearlieMae, a sketch of the secret magic of the eeeeevil heel issue :D I looked at the foot in profile, realised what shapes were missing and sculpted/poured the result in silicone and built them into the tail. That's it really, it's just a trick ;) I hope my silly doodle answers your questions.

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That's so cool! I had the same idea! I have actually already made the mold for me heels. I didn't think a building up on the back...but again amazing job! It's so gorgeous!


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[moniee]

Oh so your monofin doesn't come all the way up to your heels? Is it comfy to swim in it like that?
Great idea though and thank you so much for sharing! Really appreciated!

[brinnneyy]

Awww you guys are too sweet :D. But these are just the disgarded pictures, the photographer is still working on the proper ones. I promise to make a proper gallery for you guys as soon as I have them all. And if any of you are genuinely interested in prints, I'll go talk to the photography team and see if I can even, legally, make that happen! :group hug:



PS: Especially for PearlieMae, a sketch of the secret magic of the eeeeevil heel issue :D I looked at the foot in profile, realised what shapes were missing and sculpted/poured the result in silicone and built them into the tail. That's it really, it's just a trick ;) I hope my silly doodle answers your questions.

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OMG I've been looking for something like this! [emoji33] [emoji7]

[Freshwater_Nim]

Another doodle for Pearlie :) Oh! I know what you mean. I didn't even consider someone would use closed heel monofins for a mermaid tail. it's impossible to get nice lines and hidden heels in these Monofins as the angle is off from the very start. I'm very sorry :sweat drop: Most of the sport-monofins have open heels, so if all the competitive finswimmers and freedivers use them I figured there must be something to it. Personally I'd never ever go back.

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PS: You're very welcome <3 Happy to help

[moniee]

My first monofin plan had an open heel however I read that when it comes to swimming, it is necessary that the whole length of your foot is supported, otherwise it's bad for your feet and you'll get cramps, so that's why I skipped it in the end... now you're saying there are actual monofins for divers...I'm confused @_@

[Freshwater_Nim]

It is a bit confusing. I suppose the state of your training and physical fitness is important when choosing your monofin. Open heeled monofins Do provide less support then closed ones. So to use them without danger of joint pain or strained sinues you should probably not be a complete beginner. Competitive swimmers and freedivers would have strong and well trained feet, ankles and calves, so they can handle the additional challenge easily. I used to be a professional dancer, so the muscles around my feet and calves are also well developed.

But cramps you can get from anything that overwhelms any one of your muscles. It happens to everyone :D. It can also indicate a magnesium deficiency (which your body needs to relax muscles) so if you suffer frequently from cramps in your muscles, try taking some magnesium food supplements (totally helps me for example).

Otherwise if you take good care of your body and keep up your training, there is no reason open heeled monofins should damage your health or wellbeing in any way.

[moniee]

I see thank you for explaining :) I'm glad I went for the closed heel though for my first tail, it helps me to develop my muscles. I also cycle to work so I have some great muscles too, so hopefully I can handle these better now!
Thanks for your reply, again, I can't wait for the final pictures!!! You are such a great inspiration. I actually got my bum up and fixed my torn tail because I saw how cool yours was and I wanted pretty pictures too! You rock!!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Oh my gosh. That is a great honor. :$ So excited to be part of your process too Moniee. You go girl!!

[Mermaid Kalahari]

This has been such a wonderful thread. One of the most amazing tails I have ever seen! You make a beautiful mermaid! It has also been very inspiring! I am on the very early stages of planning my first tail and if it ends up turning out just half as beautiful as his tail I will be happy! I love how you did the coloring with the base colors and iridescence on top. I am going to have to play around with colors!

Thanks for for sharing your experience!

[MerEmma]

WOW. The scales blend together so beautifully, they look like a real fish and your color scheme is so lovely. Not a disaster at all! <3

[Sirenalia]

Pretty dark mermaid princess!! It was such a joy to swim with you and your tail is amazing!!! Can't wait to see your photos from Belize!!!

[Mermaid Wesley]

I'm glad to see that works for the heels! I was thinking about doing that too! But this particular tail maaay be too heavy lol

[Hydra1337]

Omg that's a brilliant idea with the heels and you executed it PERFECTLY!

[PearlieMae]

Thank you! I've devised an insert along same lines, but my monofins footplate goes all the way to the backs of your heels, so I still get some of that protrusion. More engineering!

Thanks!

[Slim]

I'm definitely interested in prints. That was an amazing photo.

[Rebela Hunter]

Awww you guys are too sweet :D. But these are just the disgarded pictures, the photographer is still working on the proper ones. I promise to make a proper gallery for you guys as soon as I have them all. And if any of you are genuinely interested in prints, I'll go talk to the photography team and see if I can even, legally, make that happen! :group hug:



PS: Especially for PearlieMae, a sketch of the secret magic of the eeeeevil heel issue :D I looked at the foot in profile, realised what shapes were missing and sculpted/poured the result in silicone and built them into the tail. That's it really, it's just a trick ;) I hope my silly doodle answers your questions.

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Do you think there's a way to do this with a fabric tail? I'm building my own fabric tail sometime soon and I hate the heel thing, so I was hoping I could hide it somehow :)
Also, what does it look like with your feet flat on the ground or angled/pointed forwards? This drawing shows them pointed down !
Unless, there is no way to point them forward?

[Mermaid Salty]

I've been watching this thread for a while now but have never commented before - Nim, your tail is pure magic, and your heel modification is genius! Beautiful, beautiful.

[Freshwater_Nim]

Hi everyone! Thank you for your kind and interesting comments! <3 I'll do my best to answer all the questions shortly :)

Life as a mermaid is awesome! :dance:

You get carried everywhere....

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Then you derp around in the water with your fellow merfriends,

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And in the end you roll up on a dock and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets...

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Seriously, I could do this all year round :D
Thanks Sirenalia (http://www.sirenalia.com/) for an unforgettable experience

[Mermaid Livou]

:jawdrop::swoon::swoon:
WONDERFUL.. gosh
and honestly, I prefer much more the "raw" underwater pictures, (the one everyone wants as a print, specifically ^^ ) I know photographers wanna bring out all the colors and things with post alterations, but for me it takes away the ghosty underwater feeling and lights, in many case atleast - still cant wait to see the final one,s tough ^^

[Freshwater_Nim]

Go for it Pearlie! <3

Thanks Slim and Salty <3

And, you know I think I agree with you Livou :)


Do you think there's a way to do this with a fabric tail? I'm building my own fabric tail sometime soon and I hate the heel thing, so I was hoping I could hide it somehow :)
Also, what does it look like with your feet flat on the ground or angled/pointed forwards? This drawing shows them pointed down !
Unless, there is no way to point them forward?

Hi Rebela! :)

Apologies for the late reply. The principle would absolutely work in a fabric tail! However I'd suggest not using siliconef for the pieces around your heels, as they are quite heavy and would bulge and pull at the fabric as you swim. For a very cheap method, get some large soft cleaning sponges stitch and glue them together and cut them into the shapes you need. That gives you a much lighter alternative which doesn't mess up your tail's shape. Oh, and yes, you can still point your feet any direction you choose, though you will feel a little resistance. I hope this helps a little and feel free to post or msg me again if further questions arise.

Extra pic for Livou :highfive:
http://i.imgur.com/2UhBxQU.png

[Mermaid Alea]

Gorgeous! :swoon:

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you Alea :)

So guys I've accepted my first tail order! Yaaaay!! :yay: (So terrified of screwing it up :$) And I've been thinking to maybe stream the process on Twitch, whaddaya guys think?

[Mermaid_Izzy]

That would be so cool!


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[Mermaid Aria]

That would be so cool!


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I agree! Will definitely watch!

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[Freshwater_Nim]

Lovely! I'll work on my setup then :)

Also, I've got more pictures for you!

Prepwork, merhandlers and curious landfolk
http://i.imgur.com/syRH4rk.jpg

Ophelîa-ing (Someone stop me from making more puns please...)
http://i.imgur.com/iThdDtQ.jpg

Visiting fish friends ^^
http://i.imgur.com/cJvq5A6.jpg

Cruisin'
http://i.imgur.com/3nPiDmm.jpg

and snoozin' in the shallows
http://i.imgur.com/6583YNE.jpg

[Mermaid Livou]

WHAAATPRijpokPŐMŐPjfLKFLkRR!!!
(sorry cant write anything enough meaningful :p )
best.

[Mermaid Wesley]

W.O.W. Not kidding when i say this might be the most realistic-looking tail ive ever seen outside of the movies.

[WaterDragon]

I am without words. this is simply the most amazing tail I have ever seen.

[PearlieMae]

I. Am. Stunned. And. AMAZED.

[Robartt]

The best part is her heels are covered up yaaayyyy

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[Vela]

Wow what a beautiful tail! I love the colors!!

[Spindrift]

GORGE

[Rett]

That is too gorgous to handle! Wow! :jawdrop:

[Aurelian]

This looks great so far! It will be really cool to see how this goes.

[Luna Dreamtide]

I haven't been around in forever but I just had to stop and comment how beautiful this tail turned out. It's so realistic and absolutely stunning. You are so talented.

[Azynza]

It is so gorgeous!!! Wow!!!

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thank you all :$:$:$ I'm so moved by all your comments.

A small video for you lovlies. Damage report on my tail :shark:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKbTWzCurKY&amp;feature=youtu.be

[Agent Dragon]

Okay so I hadn't watched any of the videos before now and let me just say DANG YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL


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[Rett]

Wow! Thats great news that your tail had no issues other than when you stepped on it!

[Luna Dreamtide]

I've been meaning to ask what you used to make the monofin. Did you use another monofin's footpockets?

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks Dragon :hug: You're very kind. Also, thanks Rett. I'm glad too! And I plan to improve all the little details for my next tail :)

@Leina:

I used a polymer sheet, usually used as a base for large ad-boards. It's a matt, transluscent (not clear), very bendy material that doesn't break and is impossible to tear. And yes, I used leaderfin footpockets. I didn't want the safety risk of self made footpockets :D. How it swims you can see below!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvWIGm6Ll8w&amp;feature=youtu.be

[MermaidIndie]

It swims beautifully Nim! You are a tail making genius!


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[Luna Dreamtide]

It swims beautifully. Great job. And I love the idea of using existing foot pockets. Seems much easier and safer than attempting to make your own.
What type of glue did you use to put it together?

[Freshwater_Nim]

Thanks guys! <3

@Leina; the footpockets actually came with a glue. I had the choice between rubber glue and fibreglass glue when I bought them. But the label on the glue was in kyrillic, so I could not tell you what it was called if I tried :D. But any rubberfriendly superglue that stays flexible after drying should do just fine. Just make sure you roughen up the surface of your fluke sheet where the glue touches it, that makes it stick better.

[Luna Dreamtide]

Oh I didn't realised you could buy the foot pockets by themselves. I thought them must have been from an old fin. Thanks.

[Robartt]

Please if possible at all, can you upload the footpocket pics?!!...Thanks

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[Freshwater_Nim]

I used these Robartt: https://www.freedivershop.com/monofin-footpockets. Just google "monofin footpockets", and they'er the first thing that pops up :D

[Robartt]

Heyyy thanks alot...I really appreciate...Y'know....solely on your behalf I've learned a whole so much more lotta ton on the aspect of mer-tail making...Thank you sooo much :D

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[Mermaid Kalahari]

Heyyy thanks alot...I really appreciate...Y'know....solely on your behalf I've learned a whole so much more lotta ton on the aspect of mer-tail making...Thank you sooo much :D

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Me as well, she has always been so open to sharing her process and answer questions. She really has a wonderful mermaid heart [emoji170][emoji225][emoji227][emoji172]


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[Luna Dreamtide]

Heyyy thanks alot...I really appreciate...Y'know....solely on your behalf I've learned a whole so much more lotta ton on the aspect of mer-tail making...Thank you sooo much :D

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Ditto. Thanks for being so open about about your experiments Nim!

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Awww thanks everyone! You're all so sweet and encouraging :D That really helps me push the project to completion before the month ends. So more pics coming soon I hope <3

@Mermaid Izzy: Wow, that's amazing! :) Make sure you show them off here ok?

It has been a while, but I finally finished my tail with it's spots! And I would hate to disappoint my inspiration!

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170611/b1e151bea261884b3d0ef72d9f8cad07.jpg


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[PearlieMae]

Beautiful! I love it! I just wish your head wasn't cut off in the photo!

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Beautiful! I love it! I just wish your head wasn't cut off in the photo!

Thanks! My mom took it and was having a hard time trying to get the whole tail in the picture. And I was kinda of in the photo accidentally too.



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[Mermaid Kalahari]

Hi Nim [emoji4]
I know you hand paint your tails. Are there certain types of brushes to use that a better (or some to avoid) and are you able to clean them after or do you need a new one each time??




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[Sea~Phoenix Savannah]

Nim, I know it's been a while but your tail is absolutely amazing! The gradation and blending of colors looks so natural and your photos are fabulous! I would definitely buy a tail from you if you decide to make them commercially.

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Nim, I know it's been a while but your tail is absolutely amazing! The gradation and blending of colors looks so natural and your photos are fabulous! I would definitely buy a tail from you if you decide to make them commercially.

She already does! [emoji4]


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[Khaleesi Daenerys]

Nim, I know it's been a while but your tail is absolutely amazing! The gradation and blending of colors looks so natural and your photos are fabulous! I would definitely buy a tail from you if you decide to make them commercially.
Here is her website: http://www.scalesbynim.com/read-me/
I can't find her other thread on here about her first commissioned tail.

[Glinda Rose]

Here is her website: http://www.scalesbynim.com/read-me/
I can't find her other thread on here about her first commissioned tail.

The other thread is here: https://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?14876-Nim-s-1st-made-to-order-full-silicone-tail-video-series

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лапт (http://gallduct.ru/t/1152311)

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допо (http://galvanometric.ru/t/818830)

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Соло (http://gangforeman.ru/t/945483)

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Clas (http://gangwayplatform.ru/t/1147317)

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Vien (http://garbagechute.ru/t/1143820)

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Миро (http://gardeningleave.ru/t/956546)

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NX04 (http://gascautery.ru/t/1143468)

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Else (http://gashbucket.ru/t/558291)

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MAST (http://gasreturn.ru/t/1143826)

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Burn (http://gatedsweep.ru/t/770514)

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хоро (http://gaugemodel.ru/t/1161172)

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заво (http://gaussianfilter.ru/t/1159514)

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DISC (http://gearpitchdiameter.ru/t/926033)

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Radi (http://geartreating.ru/t/920903)

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Eleg (http://generalizedanalysis.ru/t/858004)