Spandex Silicone Hybrid #2

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I am getting ready to start on my daughters new tail. We just completed her first tail and my first tail making attempt lol. Definitely learned a lot of things during the process and what we want to change and what we are keeping.
Here is a ruff drawing and a list of supplies 38158
White spandex
Fabric paint
10 tubes of GE 100% Silicone Caulk
Mahina merfin
Zipper
Velcro

[Mermaid Caspiana]

This should be really cool! Good luck and I can't wait to see it! <3

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Thanks we went today to check out fabric and we are up in the air. Originally we were going to do white and paint but than we found this dark purple 38174
And this white/silver38175
Now she is thinking of using one of these as the base.
If we use the purple we will be using these glitter flakes for the belly area to lighten and bland to the dark 38176
And than use black and teal fabric paint for the rest
Here is the paint we looked at but not sure how well it would work38177

I will keep this updated as we make decisions and start buying product Thanks again I hope people follow and give my their input since I am still learning :)


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[Mermaid Caspiana]

I'm diggin' either base. :) The white might pose as a trouble area though. White and silver spandex has been known to fade terribly and sometimes, especially white, become see through. Although, I don't know how the silicone coating will affect that. ;)
But it'd be great to have another iridescent mer out there! :) *high fives for irridencence! Lol*
I actually have very similar sparkles for my new mini-projects. :) I'll try and find a photo and show you. They are workin wonders, are small, and incredibly shiny! Lol only $3 at Walmart. :)
I don't have much experience with paint as I only did little details when I made my first tail out of spandex and now again with little details on my dorsal on neoprene. But I'm using Tulip brand and I know other have, but not specifically what kind. ;)

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Here is my daughters first tail it is spandex base with silicone caulking over it. You can see color threw it pretty well
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Here is the fabric before any top coating 38181


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Ok so the decision has been made!we will be using the Purple as a base. With Black/Iridescent/Teal glitter for the detailing and silicone over the top!

We are doing an experiment in regards to the scales you can see that thread
Silicone caulk scales

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And than we will be ordering her monofin next week. wish us luck!!!


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My my wish we could make up our minds but now this is final! We bought the base fabric it is black! Lol so anyways I will post a picture after we have it stenciled!


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Now that I finally found the full dimensions for the mahina merfin we can start our outline tonight!


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[TheSaltySiren]

I am excited to see how this turns out!

[Iamonlyme@me.com]

Me too! she completely changed the color theme but that is ok. My daughter decided she wanted a black base with purple strips and purple and teal fins and she wanted a ton of glitter. So the stripes on the back will be painted on with a glitter base and sealed in with the silicone :)


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Update time!!!! First step chalk out line!38320
Ok so first I measured out the dimensions for the mahina merfin and added a 1/2in on each side than I had my daughter lay down for her chalk out line. Since this side was her belly I had her lay face up than repeat and do other side


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After I cut out both sides I made sure the lined up plus I did a quick measure :)


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Next Stop!!! Glitter
After both sides are cut it is now time to add the glitter back stripes we are using ultra fine glitter and flexible fabric glue 383213832238324
After each one we did not remove the excess glitter. We will wait until dry than shake out the extra glitter apply any additional that is needed and deal with a fabric spray sealant!


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Time to dry! All done for today tomorrow we will be doing the front but we will need to pin so we can line up the stripes and we will be placing the glitter belly also.


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Update time!!!! First step chalk out line!38320
Ok so first I measured out the dimensions for the mahina merfin and added a 1/2in on each side than I had my daughter lay down for her chalk out line. Since this side was her belly I had her lay face up than repeat and do other side


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I guess I should also mention when she laid down I had her lay in the middle of the merfin measured area. I also had her point toes and chalked around her all the way to the rib cage the extra fabric at top will be used to sew in the elastic waist. Keep in mind the fluke will not look like that it will be finished last after the merfin is received and I can chalk the exact outline for that.


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Small stripes on now we wait when these are dry I will pin the front and back and make sure the glitter stripes line up. While that dries I will than sew the zipper into the back part.


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Yay now to let dry than touch up than to the sewing machine


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First step for today sewing 383583835938360


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Moment of truth and what I know I already HATE! So it fits! However it sits higher than we wanted and the glitter on the belly is not staying so I am thinking of just adding the glitter to the silicone in that place


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So we want to lower the waist and add the zipper when we add the zipper is it going to let the tail out a little?


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Ok so waist is adjusted zipper is installed and now for the base coat of silicone :) 38405384063840738408


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Front silicone complete and dorsal fin front side complete just waiting for silicone to dry so we can do the back and cut it out :)


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Dry and cut out now to finish back than sew onto the tail


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So today we sewed on the dorsal fin which starts at the ankles and goes to the top of the tail as you can see in photo above :)


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Swim tomorrow :)


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Cleaned things up and made an instructable http://www.instructables.com/id/Silicone-Hybrid-Mermaid-Tail/


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