SHoW Us YoUR TaiLS THReAd!!!

[Moongazer]

Thank you guys so much!!

[IllynReaver]

Moongazer, your tail is beautiful!

[Moongazer]

Thank you so much IllynReaver

[Mermaid Whisper]

After 4 years on MerNetwork and checking this thread all the time, I can finally post this <3

Custom Celtic Green tail from Fin Fun!
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=36733&stc=1

[Mermaid Alea]

That color tail looks great on you! Congrats! :clap:

[Mermaid Whisper]

That color tail looks great on you! Congrats! :clap:

Thank you :) For some reason, the scales are all out of whack in the picture...they look fine in real life!

[Vala Luna]

Hey Athena,
I am getting a Mahina and would love to create a tail like yours, do you have a temp attachment to the fin? how do you stop it from rolling up your legs? Would love some ideas :)


Wow, I did it, read through all 138 pages of tails.
I made these between 2007-2008 for various parties in SF. They weren't swimable! The flukes are made out of up cycled couch cushions that I carved and made foot pockets in so we could flip them around. Gosh those were fun times! But of course that was before having all the kids, and settling down ;)

The gold tail is a latex fabric, and has a very cute attached top with keyhole stomach and back area, very pinup like. The Mahina monofin isn't sealed in so I can walk in it. I just made this one last month.
I am working up a design for a silicone tail, and can hardly wait for hat to be done so I can post here again :)
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[Mermatron Athena]

It's pretty tight around my ankles, I made fluke shaped gold net fins, they are hard to see in the photo. They flop over the monofin from either side which pulls it over the edge and stops it from rolling up.
im going to see if I can find a better pic.

[Mermatron Athena]

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I am really having a bugger of a time with the image resizing!

[Vala Luna]

Thanks, I think i can see it now, has given me some ideas :)


It's pretty tight around my ankles, I made fluke shaped gold net fins, they are hard to see in the photo. They flop over the monofin from either side which pulls it over the edge and stops it from rolling up.
im going to see if I can find a better pic.

[Saren]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/9345e0b85911ee7b0723dc3b2d97d961.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/4f4c1cc0f69ba138a38d79865a41867b.jpg

My tail is finally here!

[Lotus the Mermaid]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/9345e0b85911ee7b0723dc3b2d97d961.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/4f4c1cc0f69ba138a38d79865a41867b.jpg

My tail is finally here!

AHH! SO ADORABLE!!! <3

[Hydra1337]

It's soooo pretty! Who made it?

[Saren]

It's soooo pretty! Who made it?

See Through Sea

[Hydra1337]

I don't think I've heard of them. Off to google!

[Saren]

I don't think I've heard of them. Off to google!

They're photographers in Hawaii. They've done a lot of photography for Finfolk and mermaids like Hannah Fraser and Kariel.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Wow! Nice tail Saren!!! That fluke is bigger than you! Is hard to swim in it?

[Luna Dreamtide]

Wow that's a huge fluke! I'd be really interested in seeing how it swims.

[Saren]

Wow that's a huge fluke! I'd be really interested in seeing how it swims.


Wow! Nice tail Saren!!! That fluke is bigger than you! Is hard to swim in it?

Yes the fluke is MUCH bigger than I thought it would be! It just got here today, so I haven't swam in it yet. Pool regulations here are very strict so I won't get a chance until June.

But it's VERY heavy and puts a lot of strain on my ankles. So I'll be starting to do more exercises to make sure I don't hurt myself. But otherwise I really love the bigness! I feel like I can curl up in it!

[Mermaid Julianne]

Saren you look incredible! Congratulations!

[TritonsGuard]

Wow! The tail suits you Saren. Have a great time when get a chance to test it out.

[LouLouBelle]

Here's a photo of a tail I just finished for my sister's birthday.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160502/2976447d7323020c9aad6fb30bb7faf2.jpg

That is beyond cute!!

[The Magic Crafter]

Saren: Holy crow! Your tail is fabulous!!! It looks super cute on you! Do you think you'll be posting some videos of you swimming with it? I think the curiosity bug has bitten me just like everyone else! Hehehe!

Also... I agree with LouLouBelle. That is SUCH a pretty picture, and she looks like she loves her tail very much! Best big sister award? I think you got it, Leina! ;)

[Saren]

Saren: Holy crow! Your tail is fabulous!!! It looks super cute on you! Do you think you'll be posting some videos of you swimming with it? I think the curiosity bug has bitten me just like everyone else! Hehehe!

Also... I agree with LouLouBelle. That is SUCH a pretty picture, and she looks like she loves her tail very much! Best big sister award? I think you got it, Leina! ;)

Definitely! I'll be going for a swim in June so I'll be posting videos then!

And you little sister looks so cute! The purple really suits her!

[Ashton]

super cute

[Lilyrose Fish]

Yay! Great photo. When do you go for your first swim. I love fabric tails.
After 4 years on MerNetwork and checking this thread all the time, I can finally post this <3

Custom Celtic Green tail from Fin Fun!
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=36733&stc=1

[mermanmike]

Love this! Love the color on this one!


After 4 years on MerNetwork and checking this thread all the time, I can finally post this <3

Custom Celtic Green tail from Fin Fun!
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=36733&stc=1

[mermanmike]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/9345e0b85911ee7b0723dc3b2d97d961.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160523/4f4c1cc0f69ba138a38d79865a41867b.jpg

My tail is finally here!

Holy guacamole! What a fluke! Can't wait to see how this looks in action!

[cwaz33xxNina]

I was gonna post my first tail selfie but little Elsa INSISTED that she do it instead.

Got this beauty from Sun Tails <3

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/e988541d3cc6e0a587347180c34e59a2.jpg


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[Saren]

I was gonna post my first tail selfie but little Elsa INSISTED that she do it instead.

Got this beauty from Sun Tails <3

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/e988541d3cc6e0a587347180c34e59a2.jpg


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Awwwwww little Elsa is a cutie pie!!!!!

[Mermaid Julianne]

I was gonna post my first tail selfie but little Elsa INSISTED that she do it instead.

Got this beauty from Sun Tails <3

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/e988541d3cc6e0a587347180c34e59a2.jpg


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Oh she is so precious 😄

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I was gonna post my first tail selfie but little Elsa INSISTED that she do it instead.

Got this beauty from Sun Tails <3

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160528/e988541d3cc6e0a587347180c34e59a2.jpg


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:fallover:i'm done. Too cute to handle. :D

[Mermaid Arabella]

I made my first tail yesterday! I swam in it this morning, and discovered that I need to let out the calves and take in the waist. :p
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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Cute! Fun?

[Mermaid Abigail]

Can't believe that I never showed my tail here!

This is my very first selfmade fabric tail. The fabric had the most beautiful shimmers on it. Sadly, most of those shimmers are faded now due to the chlorine. But I still love my tail sooo much! Am working on a second tail now :)

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And a video of my very first swim (which is now 9 months ago, wow!) This was together with my bestie: Mermaid Crystal <3


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eupoun0eszA

[Sabrina the Selkie]

So pretty!

[KateyMermaid]

That's a beautiful fabric tail! I love the fluke. How's the drag?


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[Mermaid Mia]

That is such a beautiful tail. It looks fabulous in the water


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[hollyrelles]

Can't believe that I never showed my tail here!

This is my very first selfmade fabric tail. The fabric had the most beautiful shimmers on it. Sadly, most of those shimmers are faded now due to the chlorine. But I still love my tail sooo much! Am working on a second tail now :)

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And a video of my very first swim (which is now 9 months ago, wow!) This was together with my bestie: Mermaid Crystal <3


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eupoun0eszA

So amazed


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[Mermaid Momo]

My finished tail (check out my tail making thread for more photos of its maiden swim http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160606/2a21de0ca13ff19d062b3cb2a7dc8010.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160606/8fabb534877f0d453b6b62a31d7659f7.jpg

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[Mermaid Mia]

My finished tail (check out my tail making thread for more photos of its maiden swim http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160606/2a21de0ca13ff19d062b3cb2a7dc8010.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160606/8fabb534877f0d453b6b62a31d7659f7.jpg

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Ahhhhhh its so pretty!!!!!


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[KateyMermaid]

Mermaid Momo--
Oooooo so pretty! That color scheme is gorgeous!


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[Luna Dreamtide]

Momo that's gorgeous!! Those colours look stunning with your skin tone too. Those kind of colours would be too much on me - I'm so pale!

[Ashton]

looks great!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

*dies* so fantastic.

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Momo, that tail is STUNNING!

[LouLouBelle]

Wow! Momo - I think I'm in love with your tail! It looks like it could have been inspired by a gorgeous big tropical flower. The colours are amazing and suit you so well. ❤️


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[Mermaid Abigail]

That's a beautiful fabric tail! I love the fluke. How's the drag?


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Thank you all for your sweet words! :dance: <3

Because of the Neoprene base, there is some drag but I found that to be a plus because it forces me to swim slower (and thus calmer, I tend to swim too fast and waste energy). The fluke doesn't give any drag at all. It's an partially open fluke so I can take my monofin out easily if I want to.




@Momo I love the colors! :D Really looks good on you!

[KateyMermaid]

@mermaid Abigail
Glad to hear it! Open fluke probably helps as well. My full neoprene tail had crazy drag. Which is why I wondered.





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[Lilyrose Fish]

You look so amazing in your fantastic tail and top. You are an inspiration.

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[Dame Melusine]

Your tail is so gorgeous Mermaid Momo! Id love to see it in action underwater :)

[Mermaid Abigail]

@mermaid Abigail
Glad to hear it! Open fluke probably helps as well. My full neoprene tail had crazy drag. Which is why I wondered.



Is it a fully closed tail? So you can't take your monofin out? My fluke has a zipper in it so that it's still sort of closed, but it has openings on both sides of the zipper as to reduce the drag. It really makes a difference :)

[nyghtelf22]

Wow! I love how the tail moves in the water. It is so fluid and ethereal! You found fabric and a design that are amazing together. Good job!

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[MerDragon Arie]

http://s33.postimg.org/lv7mr6ja7/bellytail.jpghttp://s33.postimg.org/4vpzrcmqn/backtail2.jpghttp://s33.postimg.org/wfn4dsnj3/backtail.jpg

This is my Silicone Tail it was JUST finished a couple days ago!! I'm super stoked and can't wait to bring it home!! Just gotta finish paying it off! :dance:

[Saren]

https://instagram.com/p/BGgyO0oHZ3Z/

Hope this works. It's the only clip I have from my 20 min swim in my tail. I'm hoping to have another swim and to get better video

[Hydra1337]

http://s33.postimg.org/lv7mr6ja7/bellytail.jpghttp://s33.postimg.org/4vpzrcmqn/backtail2.jpghttp://s33.postimg.org/wfn4dsnj3/backtail.jpg

This is my Silicone Tail it was JUST finished a couple days ago!! I'm super stoked and can't wait to bring it home!! Just gotta finish paying it off! :dance:

*GASP* I remember seeing this design ages ago and wondered if it ever became a real tail! Who made it???

[UtahMermaidPearl]

Had to change the fluke shape because of bad monofin choices. Now has a borrowed mahina. From this http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/adfe5cb46a44fef820bc0590c3a615fd.jpg to this http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/f69438d9a787d7e3cf80f997ec84ed53.jpg

[Saren]

Had to change the fluke shape because of bad monofin choices. Now has a borrowed mahina. From this http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/adfe5cb46a44fef820bc0590c3a615fd.jpg to this http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/f69438d9a787d7e3cf80f997ec84ed53.jpg

Beautiful tail, I love the colors! So fiery!

[UtahMermaidPearl]

Beautiful tail, I love the colors! So fiery!

Thank you! it's a lava inspired tail

[AmbrGlows]

It is a lovely tail. Sorry you had to change the fluke design but the Mahina replacement is a lovely design too.

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[Luna Dreamtide]

Still looks awesome! In fact I think I prefer the Mahina. (I love mine!)

[UtahMermaidPearl]

I need to get my own. But I'm getting a silicone soon. Actually it should have been here by now

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Looks great!

[Sunset Nereid]

I have had my tail for two days, and I'm all ready giving it a work out! I'm so happy!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Gorgeous!

[Merman Andrew]

Beautiful tail, I love the colors! So fiery!
Wow! I really love the 2nd tail design! I think it's better than the original!

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[Mermaid Cataleya]

I have had my tail for two days, and I'm all ready giving it a work out! I'm so happy!

Who made your tail


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[UtahMermaidPearl]

I have had my tail for two days, and I'm all ready giving it a work out! I'm so happy!

Hey that looks just like my lava tail I made in October :P http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/e8815c8a2d94940770ef798e49057e29.jpg

[Sunset Nereid]

Gorgeous!

THANK YOU!


Who made your tail


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I got it from a taobao brand called Mermaker. They have some of their things on ebay. :)


Hey that looks just like my lava tail I made in October :P http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160613/e8815c8a2d94940770ef798e49057e29.jpg

Omg! It does! I am wanting to make another tail skin.

[KateyMermaid]

My current tail is from SyrenStudios. She's just shy of being a year old. I wanted Abe Sapien inspired stripes, I'm wine/burgundy tones.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/d57c0caf028ed67f2f5e89f7654abb56.jpg

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[Hydra1337]

Neat idea going for Abe Sapien in those colors.

[Lotus the Mermaid]

I love Abe!!! :'B
Great tail, Katey!!

[KateyMermaid]

Hydra and Lotus: thanks! I love Abe Sapien. I'm friends with Doug Jones, and wanted to channel one of my favorite characters of his. The burgundy/wine color scheme came from my Mertailor tail that was secondhand, but I fell in love with the color and found that it suited me


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[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

Here's mine :) This one's a self made neoprene tail but I'm saving up for a silicone tail that's a little more original

[Luna Dreamtide]

That looks great! Awesome job.

[Hydra1337]

Hydra and Lotus: thanks! I love Abe Sapien. I'm friends with Doug Jones, and wanted to channel one of my favorite characters of his. The burgundy/wine color scheme came from my Mertailor tail that was secondhand, but I fell in love with the color and found that it suited me


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Gtfo! That's awesome!

[cwaz33xxNina]

Here's mine :) This one's a self made neoprene tail but I'm saving up for a silicone tail that's a little more original

What kind of paint did you use on your neoprene? It looks amazing!


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[Mermaid Nelly]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160617/8f330bcbf432cef8662cb2567a1264a6.jpg
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Here's my tail!!!! [emoji5]

[PearlieMae]

Stunning!!!

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Took her for the first swim of the season!!! I have to figure something out to keep the sequins on better. My E6000 job did pretty darn well. But the glue the company uses to attach the metallic backing to the plastic... Not so much. So I'm thinking maybe a layer of latex? Idk. I'm looking up on it. ;)
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[Mermaid Tami]

Took her for the first swim of the season!!! I have to figure something out to keep the sequins on better. My E6000 job did pretty darn well. But the glue the company uses to attach the metallic backing to the plastic... Not so much. So I'm thinking maybe a layer of latex? Idk. I'm looking up on it. ;)
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Keep us posted on what you use!


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[Mermaid Caspiana]

Keep us posted on what you use!


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I will! :) Hopefully I figure it out soon. Haha

[Mermaid Alea]

Oh my gosh so many beautiful sequin tails!!!!

Mermaid Caspiana - I like your new avatar!

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Oh my gosh so many beautiful sequin tails!!!!

Mermaid Caspiana - I like your new avatar!

Thanks much!!! :) <3

To Everyone:
On the topic of my possibly adding a thin layer of latex over top of my sequins for safety... Does anyone think it would work? My theory seems like it would, but I've never really used liquid latex before. So any advise? Pearlie...
Stunning!!! ... You seem to be great at giving tailmaking advice... ;)) I found this just now, I thought it looks like a good deal and what I'm looking for... I think... help? Lol :
http://www.trendyhalloween.com/Clear-Liquid-Zombie-Latex-16oz-P22959.aspx?afid=4&gclid=Cj0KEQjwv467BRCbkMvs5O3kioUBEiQAGDZHLyUtyLon L81vpgYvo7ALo9gocgpkps7gnxYsufH-FtUaAhvo8P8HAQ#.V2Tqt4-cGUk

[Sabrina the Selkie]

There are a few threads discussing latex in tail making.

Generally they concur that it isn't the best idea. Looks fantastic, but there are some health concerns.

[Mermatron Athena]

After scrapping and restarting my silicone tail Wednesday the 15th and finishing Friday the 17th I went out in it today (Saturday 18th) at the Wizard World Sacramento convention. I won best in show! Sooooo thrilled with my first silicone project! Actually it's my first clay modeling project too. We had an incredible time and meet awesome people. Love my tail, and all the hard work that went into it. Hopefully I will get some underwater photos soon because this things is amazing, and I can hardly wait to make more. And yes that is a William Shatner backstage family photo!
Freaking amazing day!- http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/449c8943310fddd63286ee194781fa08.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/1019dfbe6d51613924ed41647d017057.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/202a2b8a3b11ba6b033959da351aa1c1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/202a2b8a3b11ba6b033959da351aa1c1.jpg


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[Merman Andrew]

Well done Mermatron Athena on that amazing tail that you made YOURSELF!! It it so well done! What monofin is inside?

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Nice!

[Lilyrose Fish]

Mermatron Athena congratulations on your win! You look amazing. I love your family photo with Shatter too!

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[Mermaid Caspiana]

After scrapping and restarting my silicone tail Wednesday the 15th and finishing Friday the 17th I went out in it today (Saturday 18th) at the Wizard World Sacramento convention. I won best in show! Sooooo thrilled with my first silicone project! Actually it's my first clay modeling project too. We had an incredible time and meet awesome people. Love my tail, and all the hard work that went into it. Hopefully I will get some underwater photos soon because this things is amazing, and I can hardly wait to make more. And yes that is a William Shatner backstage family photo!
Freaking amazing day!- http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/449c8943310fddd63286ee194781fa08.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/1019dfbe6d51613924ed41647d017057.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/202a2b8a3b11ba6b033959da351aa1c1.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160619/202a2b8a3b11ba6b033959da351aa1c1.jpg


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Holy carp!!! You worked so fast on this! It came out beautifully!!! =D And you met Shatner?! Awesome!!! :) ;)

[Mermatron Athena]

I worked inanely fast on it LOL!
I hardly ate or slept and went super focus. I was in the zone!


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[Theta]

Some people took some awesome pictures of my tail on Saturday at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, so I thought I'd share them here.

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by Mary Altaffer

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Probably going to x-post this to the Merbellas thread :)

[mermanmike]

Very nice, Theta!

[Mermaid Mia]

I finally got my blue tail in the water!! [emoji170][emoji97]
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160621/8e33ff6456c7862b9b7ccadea2fe9f46.jpg

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Everyone looks fantastic in their tails!!

Theta, I showed my grandmother your tail and she said that you looked like an old fashioned movie star. I.e. fantastic and classic.

[merwandering]

Stillll havent gotten to swim and take some watery pictures yet, but my daughter took some at home today!
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[Mermaid Mia]

That tail is beautiful! (As are you). And the chest really complements it :3


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[KateyMermaid]

Love your scales!
I think the photo in the tub is my favorite. Very surreal


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Gorgeous tail. Love it. Love love love it.

[Hydra1337]

I love your tail, Merwandering. Did you make it yourself?

[merwandering]

Thank you all so very much!! I did make the tail- I jumped into it randomly, but worked (slightly obsessively) for a few weeks and just recently finished. Hoping to swim with it very soon:)

[Mermaid Alea]

You put some wonderful detail in that fluke! I think you did a FINtastic job!

[Luna Dreamtide]

Thank you all so very much!! I did make the tail- I jumped into it randomly, but worked (slightly obsessively) for a few weeks and just recently finished. Hoping to swim with it very soon:)
Well done it looks absolutely fantastic!

[Hydra1337]

Thank you all so very much!! I did make the tail- I jumped into it randomly, but worked (slightly obsessively) for a few weeks and just recently finished. Hoping to swim with it very soon:)

Do you have a tail making thread?

[Merman Andrew]

Stillll havent gotten to swim and take some watery pictures yet, but my daughter took some at home today!
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That tail looks so good! I love the Retro look you have created too, that fluke looks good enough to be in a movie!! (Actually reminds me a lot of a movie!)

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[Mermaid Russet]

Thank you all so very much!! I did make the tail- I jumped into it randomly, but worked (slightly obsessively) for a few weeks and just recently finished. Hoping to swim with it very soon:)

This is AMAZING!! I am actually in awe, it's one of my favorites out of all silicone tails I've ever seen! So classic and elegant!!

[Mermaid Cataleya]

Mind if I ask who made it


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[Merman Andrew]

Mind if I ask who made it


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I assume you mean merwandering's tail? She did!

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[Mermaid Cataleya]

Lol yes sorry I shoulda put a name question to merwandering are you making to sell ??


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Also to note, your daughter is an excellent photographer.

[LouLouBelle]

Merwandering - your tail is stunning and I love the photos. Especially the bathtub one!


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[moniee]

Merwandering, I'm absolutely stunned by your tail! I'm in love!

[merwandering]

Thank you all so very much for the compliments and encouragement:) You are SUCH inspiring people!!!!
And thank you about my daughter's photography- she's 15 and she was the one who really wanted to take on making the tails from silicone- she is making her own as well. Mine was a little ahead in production because it was our guinea pig, lol.
This project was so addictive, and I think I am going to make just one more but it will probably take a long time, because I want to experiment with hand painting scales to look like realistic peacock feathers!

[UtahMermaidPearl]

Have you thought about making other mers tails?

[Dividedbyziro]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/a23070eb06e36d2fe48a58a970f5cd1c.jpg
Here's a sneaky peek at my new metal tail. I predict it to weigh approx. 17 lbs and absolutely im going to swim in it. Has anyone done a split fluke before? The idea has been fluttering around my brain due to pure novelty but im unsure if its a good idea. Any input, friends?

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[merwandering]

WOW! cool!
And mad respect for being able to swim in that!

[merwandering]

Have you thought about making other mers tails?
Thank you so much:) I don't plan to, but have huge respect for the artists who do!
maybe when my life slows down, be cause it really IS fun! My life may slow down some around 2027....
lol

[Dividedbyziro]

Thank you so much:) I don't plan to, but have huge respect for the artists who do!
maybe when my life slows down, be cause it really IS fun! My life may slow down some around 2027....
lol
Calendar date marked. May I place my order now? [emoji14]

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[Dividedbyziro]

WOW! cool!
And mad respect for being able to swim in that!
Pffff whatever all the mers with silicone tails have it WAY harder! Having 65+ lbs strapped onto your body is really difficult! Again, this tail will probably be closer to 17lbs, given the help of water, it'll feel more like 7! Swimming will be no problem, i hope. However admittedly i have not tested it yet. Mostly due to the fluke not being done.

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Silicone has the added benefit of being neutrally buoyant, though. So when you get in the water be careful you don't just sink...


I LOVE LOVE LOVE the scales, though!

[Dividedbyziro]

Thank youuu! Im so excited, its going to be so shiny! Pics and maybe video will be uploaded after the first swim!

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[Mermaid Caspiana]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160625/a23070eb06e36d2fe48a58a970f5cd1c.jpg
Here's a sneaky peek at my new metal tail. I predict it to weigh approx. 17 lbs and absolutely im going to swim in it. Has anyone done a split fluke before? The idea has been fluttering around my brain due to pure novelty but im unsure if its a good idea. Any input, friends?

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This is gonna be such a cool tail! Can't wait to see it done! :)

[IllynReaver]

Please wear a life vest when you do a test swim and have someone who knows how to rescue swim around. I mean the idea is cool, but it honestly scares me.

[Dividedbyziro]

I'll be swimming in three feet of water. Im 5 ft 9. It would be difficult to drown.

If i do, i give full permission for everyone to put "We told you so" on my grave.

-ziro, 2016. 100% legally binding
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Also another sneaky peek
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160626/f0468977bc5679a9d1c71b76b8814f1f.jpg yasssss those curves<333

[MermaidRaegan]

That is so awesome! It almost looks like chainmaile. Def one of the most creative tails I've seen.


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[Dividedbyziro]

That is so awesome! It almost looks like chainmaile. Def one of the most creative tails I've seen.


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Gahhh shhh no don't say that my ego will hear you. Honestly though I'm not the first to do this, but by the time I'm done itll be fantastic. Finally a tail strong enough to endure the abuse of my swimming!

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[PearlieMae]

Mermaid Caspiana, I'm afraid there's not much you can do to keep the Mylar from detaching from the sequins. Latex well make you look like Daryl Hannah in Splash when they had her in the tank and she was wasting away. Robert Short, the sfx/tailmaker told us that's what he used to get that effect.

Unfortunately, that's the nature of iridescent sequins. The coating peels off the pvc sequin. You're probably better off going back and hand sewing the sequins to your substrate (powermesh). Otherwise they will continue to peel off. Sorry!

Mermaid Athena, you look amazing! That's so cool that you got to meet Shatner! What did he think? I LOVE that purple on black!

[MermaidMichelle]

Mermaid Caspiana, I'm afraid there's not much you can do to keep the Mylar from detaching from the sequins. Latex well make you look like Daryl Hannah in Splash when they had her in the tank and she was wasting away. Robert Short, the sfx/tailmaker told us that's what he used to get that effect.

I was always a bit curious as to how they managed to produce such a realistic ick-like effect to show how poorly captivity and despair had treated Madison (I even mentioned that when making her gallery for the Disney Wiki: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Madison). I can see you asked Mr. Short all the right questions! :mermaid kiss:

This tail lot of late has been lovely and oh-so-fire-themed! It seems noone is going to have any trouble finding someone to lava!

I'm also quite curious to see some footage of swimming in the can-mail tail!

[Mermaid Tami]

How are you keeping it from scratching you? Is that soda can tabs?


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[Dividedbyziro]

How are you keeping it from scratching you? Is that soda can tabs?


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Yes they are. Ive been collecting them for 6 ish years now. And using some pliers one can bend back any sharp metal bits. :)

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[Mermaid Tami]

Yes they are. Ive been collecting them for 6 ish years now. And using some pliers one can bend back any sharp metal bits. :)

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I can't wait to see the finished product!


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[Mermaid Mia]

Just started and finished a new black lacy mermaid tail today :3

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/ae3fa612c968488ace0cbf4ca7c6031a.jpg

My boy took some cute photos of me on our sea themed futon with some of my underwater friends.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/885ee1aa06785a946325d54808156be0.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160701/9a1f562b1da9d7a7ef6e3d95b9dcbd8b.jpg


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[Dividedbyziro]

OMG I LOVE IT AND YOUR FISHY FRIENDS AND THE BEDSPREAD AND EVERYTHING OH MY GOODNESS

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[Mermaid Mia]

OMG I LOVE IT AND YOUR FISHY FRIENDS AND THE BEDSPREAD AND EVERYTHING OH MY GOODNESS

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Thank you!!!
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I love sea themed stuff. Its gonna be a struggle not to have my whole house look like a kitschy beach resort


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[Dividedbyziro]

Thank you!!!
[emoji170][emoji227][emoji223]
I love sea themed stuff. Its gonna be a struggle not to have my whole house look like a kitschy beach resort


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And whats wrong with a beach resort home? I think that's an awesome idea.

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[Imogen Finnly]

And whats wrong with a beach resort home? I think that's an awesome idea.

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I agree! Blue walls, tropical theme! I also am dying to see this lace tail in the water! Flow baby flow!

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[Mermaid Mia]

Nothings wrong with it! Done tastefully. Its just not the style of my fiance and i wouldn't want to drive him insane with my interior decorating XD. I am excited to take it in the water too!!! I don't know when i will next get a chance though :/

Edit: gonna get to go to the pool tomorrow!!!!!

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[nyghtelf22]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160702/529947d50b79862025307023d69d327e.jpg

My new tail from Mermaid Dreams.

[Neptunie2]

While Sarina crafted her own top, I am the tailmaker :) I've made around 9 fabric tails: for my sisters, myself and Mermaid Sarina...
Here is my little sister's brand new tail she got for her birthday. She's gorgeous!
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/950b56ffcd65648f6e1477153fd1b046.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/43d429322cadb6ab604eac7b7c02d1a0.jpg
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160118/05aab23e524f0dc95b91c1fe4a3f1b5c.jpg


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So is this made with A merfin uncovered? Does the tail end in little feeties and then the monofin is worn on top? And if so what did you use to paint the monofin? It is a gorgeous tail! I love it!!

[Cordelia]

@Neptune2 It looks like fabric covering a Mahina.

[Neptunie2]

@Neptune2 It looks like fabric covering a Mahina.

Ok that's what I originally thought but when I looked at the second image the mahina was so defined I thought it might be over top. The fabric skin just fits so perfectly. I love it.

[AmbrGlows]

So is this made with A merfin uncovered? Does the tail end in little feeties and then the monofin is worn on top? And if so what did you use to paint the monofin? It is a gorgeous tail! I love it!!
I can tell you it is a FULL fabric tail because I asked her about it myself. The Merfin is rather flexible. You have to fold the Merfin in half to get it inside the tail skin. I made myself one not long ago.

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[Neptunie2]

I can tell you it is a FULL fabric tail because I asked her about it myself. The Merfin is rather flexible. You have to fold the Merfin in half to get it inside the tail skin. I made myself one not long ago.

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Okay thank you! I love how perfectly the fabric covers the merfin.

[AmbrGlows]

Okay thank you! I love how perfectly the fabric covers the merfin.
It is nice. I don't know about Mermaid Leina's skins but I know mine is a challenge to get mine over the Merfin. I think it's worth it though. I have skins I made for my FinFun monofin too and they are open at the bottom. The monofin shows occasionally and to me it loses a bit of the "realness" when you see that.

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[Neptunie2]

It is nice. I don't know about Mermaid Leina's skins but I know mine is a challenge to get mine over the Merfin. I think it's worth it though. I have skins I made for my FinFun monofin too and they are open at the bottom. The monofin shows occasionally and to me it loses a bit of the "realness" when you see that.

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That's my current dilemma with the tail I just made, I want the bottom open so I can remove the monofin but I don't like the gaping or the monofin showing.

[AmbrGlows]

That's my current dilemma with the tail I just made, I want the bottom open so I can remove the monofin but I don't like the gaping or the monofin showing.
The gaping is unavoidable if your monofin isn't flexible enough to fit through the small ankle area of a tail skin. I played around with a skin that was detachable at the ankle but I found it came apart when swimming. I had been eyeing the Merfin for some time because it was bigger and I felt it was a better balance for my plus size. When i saw Leina's tails I knew the Merfin fit all my desires.

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[mermanmike]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160702/529947d50b79862025307023d69d327e.jpg

My new tail from Mermaid Dreams.

That is very nice looking!


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[Mermaid Mia]

I went for a swim yesterday and got video of my new black tail. I've named it "onyx" :3

Compiled the best bits together to try and do the tail justice.

https://youtu.be/mMe-Y8FuQMY


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[Hydra1337]

The last shot of the lace on the fluke was my favorite shot. How is the drag?

[Mermaid Mia]

The last shot of the lace on the fluke was my favorite shot. How is the drag?

Thank you :3 that one of my faves too. The drag is really bad XD its so heavy! I am sure the wight of my Monofin is some of that, but once I get going its ok.


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[Mermaid Tami]

https://vimeo.com/173257454
First swim in my sequined tail


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[Mermaid Mia]

https://vimeo.com/173257454
First swim in my sequined tail


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Its beautiful!!


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[Dancing Fish]

Rowan's new tail! Sequin tails are awesome. :) (The fluke is not yet glued shut, because we're still sharing a monofin...)
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[Vrindavana Starfish]

That's a WONDERFUL tail!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

It's gorgeous.

[Ashe]

Beautiful! I love sequin/silicone hybrid tails so much :swoon:

[Keiris]

It's a BEAUUUUUUUUTIFUL tail!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Lilyrose Fish]

What a beautiful tail. Can I ask how much weight sequins add to the tail? I love your individual scale tail, but because of the weight I have only been making fabric tails. I love the color blending on Rowan,s tail!

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[New York Mermaid]

Its time I guess, Here is the Unboxing video of my tail from GotMermaid.net Yes I cried, like a baby (Happy mush ball here) I am so happy i have her. I have to upload the first swim and the side by side video between Tsunami (my new tail) and Blue Fish (my old fishbutts tails) this tail is alot higher up than my Fish butts tail (which slid down a ton, lol my pod can attest to that)

*There are significant differences between the two, and the New tail is individually scaled, not sheet scaled like my fishbutts,
*The fluke is glued in place to my uncut leader fin monofin (well there are small teeny tiny drainage channels in the body and on the fluke just in case) - Fishbutts was a bubbling dragging fluke mess (which wasn't sealed properly)
*They used my hubby's dorsal/secondary dorsal fin design and created it for me, I wanted to keep a little similarity of tattered fins to my old design and they gladly did. Fish butts side fins came off not long after use.
*I couldn't decide between heel fins or pectoral fins and i ended up with pectoral fins. The heel fins were an added surprise.
*They also have a small strap behind the knee to help aid in pulling up the tail, there's a prototype waistband in the waist area which is removable (because I have thyroid problems and i have YO-YO weight loss and gain)
*The black edges in the tail have a small bit of color changing paint or pigment on them (Richard knows which one) and the entire tail Is so gosh darn sparkly. Im so freaking happy, as you can see.

I waited a long time for this tail, Some of it was my fault because I had design issues.. i got over excited and changed things quite a bit. Thank Neptune these people are amazing! They sent me updates via photos and little snaps which was awesome. And they just blew my expectations away.

So here's My Lovely Tsunami


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2WG1Yeo2uQ

[jvry8c]

I'm glad you posted this. Their tails looked good but I was not sure given that they were new. Can't wait to hear how it does in the water.


Its time I guess, Here is the Unboxing video of my tail from GotMermaid.net Yes I cried, like a baby (Happy mush ball here) I am so happy i have her. I have to upload the first swim and the side by side video between Tsunami (my new tail) and Blue Fish (my old fishbutts tails) this tail is alot higher up than my Fish butts tail (which slid down a ton, lol my pod can attest to that)

*There are significant differences between the two, and the New tail is individually scaled, not sheet scaled like my fishbutts,
*The fluke is glued in place to my uncut leader fin monofin (well there are small teeny tiny drainage channels in the body and on the fluke just in case) - Fishbutts was a bubbling dragging fluke mess (which wasn't sealed properly)
*They used my hubby's dorsal/secondary dorsal fin design and created it for me, I wanted to keep a little similarity of tattered fins to my old design and they gladly did. Fish butts side fins came off not long after use.
*I couldn't decide between heel fins or pectoral fins and i ended up with pectoral fins. The heel fins were an added surprise.
*They also have a small strap behind the knee to help aid in pulling up the tail, there's a prototype waistband in the waist area which is removable (because I have thyroid problems and i have YO-YO weight loss and gain)
*The black edges in the tail have a small bit of color changing paint or pigment on them (Richard knows which one) and the entire tail Is so gosh darn sparkly. Im so freaking happy, as you can see.

I waited a long time for this tail, Some of it was my fault because I had design issues.. i got over excited and changed things quite a bit. Thank Neptune these people are amazing! They sent me updates via photos and little snaps which was awesome. And they just blew my expectations away.

So here's My Lovely Tsunami


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2WG1Yeo2uQ

[Dividedbyziro]

Okay. Long been waited for. Here's pics of the (unfinished) metal tail!!!! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160718/b9a33847acae2b9a6ba8ee41d74d4a7b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160718/ba79548f3b6651f617d0917d10fbb3b6.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160718/a2331bcf9e2b777ca3d2020dac1464cc.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160718/a65ebca379acf2b60f590572fe4b959b.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160718/d22a5f8ee6be13200f6fe86cc1fb54ef.jpg
Things to be done:
1) put metal scales on the fluke
2) reinforce the bendy areas
3) admit defeat and put in a real monofin
4) add more flippy floppy fins!!!




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[Mermaid Mia]

Looks fabulous!


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[New York Mermaid]

Finally got a photo in tail from Tsunami's first dry party :D ignore the weird hand and face, the kids were asking me questions and telling me stories they wanted to share
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[Iamonlyme@me.com]

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Finished my daughters here is her first swim


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[aureliamermaid]

My new tail from Purple Mermaid Studios!! I love it so much!!!


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[Dancing Fish]

What a beautiful tail. Can I ask how much weight sequins add to the tail? I love your individual scale tail, but because of the weight I have only been making fabric tails. I love the color blending on Rowan,s tail!

Thanjs everyone! She tried it out in the pool and it swims great!
Lilyrose fish, it's actually not all that heavy at all. I haven't weighed it but I used probably around 1.5 lbs of sequins. The neoprene is really light too. The monofin is heavy, probably 4-5 lbs.

[Delphin]

It's done! It's done!

My new silicone tail:

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And a closer view of the scale pattern:

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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Nice!

[TheSaltySiren]

Love all these, So much talent!

[PearlieMae]

Sweet! Happy swimming!

[UtahMermaidPearl]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160731/7ee4e28c90b11fa2467a60ef9719a11d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160731/171e7c321dadc11f6c88106852191d4e.jpg my practice beta tail for Steamfest in case my silicone tail doesn't get here in time

[KateyMermaid]

Oooooo love the color scheme!

[Sabrina the Selkie]

Gorgeous

[Lilyrose Fish]

Wow, your scales are so unique and your tail is so bold and colorful. Amazing tail!

[Lilyrose Fish]

I love to embellish things so I had to beautify my "Venus magictail" by adding fins and a long fluke.38467

[Ariel-Starfish]

I love to embellish things so I had to beautify my "Venus magictail" by adding fins and a long fluke.38467


Wow! ❤️
How did you make the extra fins? From a spare tail skin?

[Mermaid Whisper]

They're actually hand-painted fabric bits, I believe! It's posted in another thread somewhere!

[Lilyrose Fish]

I just started a thread about how I made the fins and longer fluke. I sandwiched plastic between sheer fabric and then hand painted them with acrylic paint. Glad you like them!

[TheSaltySiren]

Just received my sketch for my silicone tail I will getting soon from Najestic Ent :)
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[moniee]

It's done! It's done!

My new silicone tail:

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38412

And a closer view of the scale pattern:

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Do you happen to have more pics / a tailmaking thread somwwhere by any chance? I love it!

[Fun123joker]

That looks sooo pretty!!!!

[hollyrelles]

It's done! It's done!

My new silicone tail:

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38412

And a closer view of the scale pattern:

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Woah! Awesome! At first glance I thought it was a crochet tail!


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[Ashton]

just keep swimming~ Just keep swimming~~

[Delphin]

just keep swimming~ Just keep swimming~~

Funny thing is I didn't even make the connection. I just had a few scales and the side fins and my wife says "So you are making a Dory tail?"

Me - "Wait, what? . . . Oh . . . apparently yes."


Do you happen to have more pics / a tailmaking thread somwwhere by any chance? I love it!

I didn't really document the build. I saw MerQueen Nerissa's (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8936-My-Adventures-in-Silicone/page8) tail and did the same scale over powermesh thing (I'm not sure who to properly attribute the method to).

[Mermaid Mia]

I'm leaving on vacation today untill the 16th and I decided I wanted to take a tail. The problem being that we will be by the sea so I wanted something visible with a strong Monofin. Neither of my 3 tails had both of those qualities. Inevitably yesterday I went "eh, I've been planing this tail anyway and have everything I need" so...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160805/84bc4e6373d3cbba7237dcf0fa4e4c69.jpg
Her name is Opal. When I get back from vacation I will be making a matching top and figuring out how to get the spikes to not scrunch in on themselves. Strangely enough I have actually worked with spandex spikes before and COMPLETELY FORGOT that they did that. Oh well. To the sea!!


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

It looks great!

[Mermaid Mia]

It looks great!

Thank you :3 I'm not in love with the fluke but my little hip fins make me unbelievable happy XD


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I'm leaving on vacation today untill the 16th and I decided I wanted to take a tail. The problem being that we will be by the sea so I wanted something visible with a strong Monofin. Neither of my 3 tails had both of those qualities. Inevitably yesterday I went "eh, I've been planing this tail anyway and have everything I need" so...
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160805/84bc4e6373d3cbba7237dcf0fa4e4c69.jpg
Her name is Opal. When I get back from vacation I will be making a matching top and figuring out how to get the spikes to not scrunch in on themselves. Strangely enough I have actually worked with spandex spikes before and COMPLETELY FORGOT that they did that. Oh well. To the sea!!


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Ooo! Love that rainbow spandex!

For spikes, I sew in a few stitches into the tips of them, so they stay and don't fold in on itself.

[Mermaid Mia]

Ooo! Love that rainbow spandex!

For spikes, I sew in a few stitches into the tips of them, so they stay and don't fold in on itself.

Whats funny is that the tips are fine. They are pulling in at the curve between spikes. And when i full extend one another one of them will shrink up. Ive had this problem with spandex before. I ended up sewing in boning on that one. I will try some stay stitching just at the curves when i am home. Hopefully that does enough. Thanks :3


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[UtahMermaidPearl]

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[J.Nigma]

I love to embellish things so I had to beautify my "Venus magictail" by adding fins and a long fluke.38467
Omg where did you get the fabric for that tail!?! It's stunning!!! 😍

[J.Nigma]

My current tail is from SyrenStudios. She's just shy of being a year old. I wanted Abe Sapien inspired stripes, I'm wine/burgundy tones.

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160614/d57c0caf028ed67f2f5e89f7654abb56.jpg

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That fluke is beautiful!!! 💖

[Lilyrose Fish]

The tail skin is from Magictail of Germany. They have other similar tails too in different colors. I added the fins and lengthened the fluke. I love their tail skin colors but their monofins don't give much propulsion. It is very hard to move forward doing a nice undulation. Instead with this tail, I find myself having to bend at the knees and give a very pronounced strong kick from the knees to move forward. It looks so beautiful in photos, but for video I am going to retrofit the magictail skin to fit my mahina.

[Mermaid_Izzy]

I have my MagicTail for now...this was a pic I snapped of it last summer by the pool...I really need to take some good photo's in it, but I am about to start working on my silicone tail as soon as I experiment with my monofin idea and then order the rest of the supplies!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160814/21d7766090747c03c04b3527f687d9dc.jpg

[Iamonlyme@me.com]

I can't remember if I shared but here is my second attempt at a tail for my daughter it is spandex base with silicone caulk over it she is using a merfin inside the fluke 38750
And here is a short video https://vimeo.com/179651654



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[J.Nigma]

I FINALLY GOT MY FIRST TAIL!!!! 😍💖

https://youtu.be/F42UcBaDNMw

[Mermaid Mia]

Some photos from vacation :)
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160826/6fdd456b75663cbbc8c0fbea0a575001.jpg
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I really have some work to do on this tail :/


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Niice!

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[PearlieMae]

So tropical! You look like you're having a blast!

[Mermaid Mia]

Oh thank you both :) the water was freezing (40 F and below) but worth it :3


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[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Beautiful tail Mia!

This is my tail from Mermaid Kat. Took this pic at Parlee Beach on vacation this summer.

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[Mermaid Summerlilly]

It's also my avatar, but still.. :P

[Mermaid Mia]

It's also my avatar, but still.. :P

Well its a fabulous picture. Worth showing off


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[Mermaid Caspiana]

Mermaid Caspiana, I'm afraid there's not much you can do to keep the Mylar from detaching from the sequins. Latex well make you look like Daryl Hannah in Splash when they had her in the tank and she was wasting away. Robert Short, the sfx/tailmaker told us that's what he used to get that effect.

Unfortunately, that's the nature of iridescent sequins. The coating peels off the pvc sequin. You're probably better off going back and hand sewing the sequins to your substrate (powermesh). Otherwise they will continue to peel off. Sorry!

Mermaid Athena, you look amazing! That's so cool that you got to meet Shatner! What did he think? I LOVE that purple on black!
1.) MYLAR! Oh my God it's been ages and I could not for the life of me think of the term. Haha
2.) I just now saw this reply. Lol Luckily I found a solution that has worked literal wonders since then. Hehe But thanks for the input anyway! <3

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Wow. I thought I had updated my tail and the whole sequins issue. Haha Oops. Anyway, I used silicone as a coating and it's literally exactly what I was looking for. It's worked wonderfully and the only trouble spots are where I got the silicone too thin. Other than that its so amazing and I'm so in love with it. <3 ;) So here are a few of my favorite shots from my Myrtle Beach Photo shoot a the beginning of the month. :)
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=38920&stc=1
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=38919&stc=1
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=38921&stc=1
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http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=38925&stc=1
And a few from my pool hehe:
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And of course my signature one too. :)
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It retained all of it's sparkle (plus the crap ton I added hehe) and feels so cool. I'm so happy with it. <3

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Well its a fabulous picture. Worth showing off


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Thank you so much!

[The_MermaidBrianna]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160901/56b48fcd0de0f96b593cb1857cee2740.jpg
I jist ordered my Mernation silicone tail and sent them my measurements! So this will be my tail in 6 or so weeks!

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[Mermaid Ayma]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s537/__Rose_/Tail_zps61hkddoi.png


Tidal Teal fin fun :) so happy right now <3

[Mermaid Caidence]

Looks Beautiful! I just got mine too. :)

[mermaidenspins]

I finally got to go swim in my fabric tail yesterday! I have a couple in the works bc my DIL is a costumer and is helping to make me some lovely tail covers. I have a Mahina, so I knew it may be hard to find fitted covers on the open market. I did decide to try a Mertailor Ecotail, leggings, and bra top. I thought they looked great together yesterday!
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I have never inserted a pic here, I am going to try one, and see if I figured it out before I try to post more! I want to show you how I altered the Ecotail to go over the mahina and the tail she made me out of velvet!!! She is SO talented! She is making me one more in a teal velvet to go over the Mahina too. I can't wait and hope this link thingy works!!

[mermaidenspins]

Okay didn't work, I'll try again!

[PearlieMae]

You have to upload it or link to it. Use the little tree icon in the format bar.

[mermaidenspins]

I see the little "Upload Image" box (with the tree), I clicked on it, a gray box opens up that allows either 'From Computer' or 'URL'. My pics are on my computer, so I have clicked the pic, the IMG # appears in the box, then I choose "Upload Photo" and then another box opens saying it won't work. I took the pics yesterday on my cell phone while we were swimming. I really am not sure what I could be doing wrong :cry:I appreciate you checking in with me. Maybe there is another reason it won't upload?

[J.Nigma]

http://i1304.photobucket.com/albums/s537/__Rose_/Tail_zps61hkddoi.png


Tidal Teal fin fun :) so happy right now <3
I just got mine a few weeks ago too!!! 😍

[J.Nigma]

Managed to do a quick Bahamas photoshoot in my new tail!!!

Let me know what you think 🙏

https://jessieallynmodeling.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/bahamas-mermaid-2016/

[mermaidenspins]

Let me try linking to Instagram picks...https://www.instagram.com/mermaidenspins/
I hope this works... My husband says the pics may be too large, except the site took my photo from my phone for my avatar, so that's weird...

[mermaidenspins]

you look stunning!

[Mermaid_Izzy]

Managed to do a quick Bahamas photoshoot in my new tail!!!

Let me know what you think [emoji120]

https://jessieallynmodeling.wordpress.com/2016/09/11/bahamas-mermaid-2016/

You look gorgeous! I hope you had a fun time in the Bahamas!


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[J.Nigma]

You look gorgeous! I hope you had a fun time in the Bahamas!


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Thank you so much!!!
It was a very relaxing trip :3

[J.Nigma]

Put up the video of my first time swimming as a mermaid in my fabric tail!!!!

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=4Km77dSo9AQ

[PearlieMae]

Hey J., You don't have to crosspost so much...we'll find your video!

[J.Nigma]

Hey J., You don't have to crosspost so much...we'll find your video!
Sorry haha! I just wanted to post it in the relevant threads :3

[PearlieMae]

No worries! The forums are constantly scoured for new videos, so there's no chance of it slipping by. :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Maris]

I have two tails already that I don't love, but I found this fabric, and hopefully I will be able to make a beautiful tail with it!
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[Mermaid Mia]

I have two tails already that I don't love, but I found this fabric, and hopefully I will be able to make a beautiful tail with it!
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That is FABULOUS


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[SIRENA ILARIA]

[Attach] 39031 [/ attach] sirene CIAO! Ho appena finito il mio primo costume ... tutti fatti a mano da me! Sono così felice.
complimeti a tutti per le vostre code sirena ... sono fantastici. bolla Kiss.

ilaria sirena

[Mermaid Leira]

So I have my new Tail from See Through Sea,:swoon: In love! She's inspired by a Lunar (moon) Wrasse, one of my favorite species of tropical marine fish 39033390343903539036 Can't wait to get her in the water!

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

OMG It's so beautiful!

[Iamonlyme@me.com]

So I have my new Tail from See Through Sea,:swoon: In love! She's inspired by a Lunar (moon) Wrasse, one of my favorite species of tropical marine fish 39033390343903539036 Can't wait to get her in the water!

Beautiful


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[cletusk20]

Nice! I love that color combo.

[Vrindavana Starfish]

It's beautiful! I love the fluke. :)

[Mermaid Aria]

Wow gorgeous!

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[SIRENA ILARIA]

It's beautiful!:eyepop:

[Mermaid Tami]

So I have my new Tail from See Through Sea,:swoon: In love! She's inspired by a Lunar (moon) Wrasse, one of my favorite species of tropical marine fish 39033390343903539036 Can't wait to get her in the water!

Very Pretty!


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[The_MermaidBrianna]

My beautiful tail before it got painted 🐳❤❤❤

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[MermaidAine]

Very Pretty!


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This is so pretty! Does this tail maker have a website?


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[Mermaid Leira]

This is so pretty! Does this tail maker have a website?


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MermaidAine Thank you! It's sea through Sean, Jim and Alicia are awesome, I had my tail in two weeks of deposit!!! I lust love it! http://shop.seethroughsea.com/products/custom-swimmable-silicone-mermaid-tail

[Mermaid Leira]

My beautiful tail before it got painted ❤❤❤

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160923/53a3d7262a3e7d371b88927908f30b5d.jpg

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Thank you everyone ooooh What color are you having MermaidBrianna

[The_MermaidBrianna]

Thank you everyone ooooh What color are you having MermaidBrianna
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Beautiful blues and purple! In so excited to get it!!

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[Vrindavana Starfish]

I can't believe how much Marination's blending has improved! What a beautiful tail!

[The_MermaidBrianna]

I can't believe how much Marination's blending has improved! What a beautiful tail!
I know right, Mernation is truly an amazing company, they have come so far!

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[mermanmike]

So I have my new Tail from See Through Sea,:swoon: In love! She's inspired by a Lunar (moon) Wrasse, one of my favorite species of tropical marine fish 39033390343903539036 Can't wait to get her in the water!

Love it! It looks great!

[ForsakenMermaid]

Here's mine! It's my first and only one so far from SunTail mermaid!

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[UtahMermaidPearl]

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[MermaidBrandie]

I recently did some work on mine to for my new mahina fin. The sequins color shift from green to purple and I found four way stretch spandex that does the same!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161001/ea35a899d43e99b5c3f24005c59243a8.jpg

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[Mermaid Mia]

I recently did some work on mine to for my new mahina fin. The sequins color shift from green to purple and I found four way stretch spandex that does the same!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161001/ea35a899d43e99b5c3f24005c59243a8.jpg

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That is truly beautiful.


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[PearlieMae]

I recently did some work on mine to for my new mahina fin. The sequins color shift from green to purple and I found four way stretch spandex that does the same!

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161001/ea35a899d43e99b5c3f24005c59243a8.jpg

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So many beautiful tails! Coyote, I love your tail! I adore Selwyn tasks and I love the cover on your fin!

Edit typo: sequin tails, not Selwyn tasks. :doh:

[MermaidBrandie]

So many beautiful tails! Coyote, I love your tail! I adore Selwyn tasks and I love the cover on your fin!
Ahh thank you! :)

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[Mermaid Arabella]

So many beautiful tails! Coyote, I love your tail! I adore Selwyn tasks and I love the cover on your fin!

Edit typo: sequin tails, not Selwyn tasks. :doh:

You should see it in the water!! :swoon::swoon::swoon:

BTW, @CoyoteWalker - I saw some green/purple color-changing mesh in the Joann's by your house after I left! In case you decide you need some flowy stuff ;)

[Mermaid Alea]

Ooooh that sequin tail is fin-tastic! :thumbs-up: