SHoW Us YoUR TaiLS THReAd!!!

[SINicallyTwisted]

Sin you look awesome. I think I've seen those mer-drawings on deviantART

Harmone, gaaaah! <3

Thank you! Yes my artwork is on deviantART though I seriously need to update it badly. :doh:

[Blaze]

Finished a spandex swimming tail for a client this weekend; shipping it today. She wanted Ariel hip fins; first time I've done them & happy with how they turned out. She will flip them down against her hips when swimming. :)

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[PearlieMae]

That looks wonderful! Did you use something inside to stiffen the hip parts, or will the rows of stitching be enough to hold the shape?

[Blaze]

That looks wonderful! Did you use something inside to stiffen the hip parts, or will the rows of stitching be enough to hold the shape?

Yes I used padding/interfacing; you can't tell in the photo really but the hip fins are standing up off the floor. Had to press them down a bit to get the picture.

I advised the water will beak it down over time but it will almost everything :)

[PearlieMae]

Looks wonderful! I love LOVE L-O-V-E your work!

[MerEmma]

Wow, that's so well done! :D

[Mermaid Harmony]

Love the hip fins, those are fun, and good fin shape too, what monofin did you use?

[Blaze]

Love the hip fins, those are fun, and good fin shape too, what monofin did you use?

She wanted the hip fins to look just like the face character at Disney. :)

Finis Wave which I then modded :)

[Coradion]

Harmony I LOVE your short hair! I think it gives your tail an extra flair! I've said it before and I'll say it again, those colors were maaaade for you!

Harmony has some great saying on the dangers of long hair for mers.

[PearlieMae]

Dangers? Mine is long enough that I sit on it and I've never had any mer/swimming problems with it!

[Echidna]

^^ It depends not on the length, but how you manage it xD right?

[starlite]

I don't remember having posted here ...so here's me in my first sequined tail. Unfortunatelmy the top wasn't ready this year :-(

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[Blondie]

So tropical!! Sequin tails are so gorgeous

[MerMarla]

Harmony has some great saying on the dangers of long hair for mers.

Not really sure what Harmony said, I couldn't find her quote...

But I agree with:


^^ It depends not on the length, but how you manage it xD right?

Dangers? Mine is long enough that I sit on it and I've never had any mer/swimming problems with it!

I've been Mer swimming with waist length hair for over 40 years, and not had any problems. Except maybe untangling it after I'm out of the water!

We always said at the Springs... "If a Mermaid cuts their hair short they'll lose the magic". Us old Mer's believe in the Old Magic!

Just curious, what were the dangers Harmony mentioned?

(((Hugz))) and Bubble https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/e/B0C'z
Mermaid Marla

[PearlieMae]

I couldn't find any comment on the "dangers" of long hair, either. When you've had long hair a long time, you are used to its quirks. I might have to spend a longer time untangling it, but isn't that a traditional depiction of a classical mermaid? I do swim with it up in a clip or wrapped in a tight bun, but that's usually only when I'm training.

Some people look super cute with cropped hair. I'm just not one of them.

[Mermaid Harmony]

Oh, this is because I just cut my hair, and so kids were asking about why my hair was short, and I said that long hair is one of the main killers of mermaids, because it gets caught in propellers, coral, and fishing lines, which is why that mermaids spend so much time taking care of their hair and brushing it so that it won't get tangled in them. But the reason I cut mine was because an octopus was turned by the kracken to the bad side and tried to kidnap me and I had to cut away and accidentally cut my hair as well, but it works out, because I don't have to worry about the above for now. :) It's just a fun thing.

[MerMarla]

Thanks Mermaid Harmony! I knew there had to be more to this... A line taken out of context really leaves one wondering... And I love your explanation! I'll bet the kids had wide open eyes and looks of incredible awe when you told them about getting away from the octo-turn-kracken! Way fun!

(((Hugz))) and https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/e/B0C'z
Mermaid Marla


Oh, this is because I just cut my hair, and so kids were asking about why my hair was short, and I said that long hair is one of the main killers of mermaids, because it gets caught in propellers, coral, and fishing lines, which is why that mermaids spend so much time taking care of their hair and brushing it so that it won't get tangled in them. But the reason I cut mine was because an octopus was turned by the kracken to the bad side and tried to kidnap me and I had to cut away and accidentally cut my hair as well, but it works out, because I don't have to worry about the above for now. :) It's just a fun thing.

[Coradion]

Coradion told you? Lol, he never even answered my message about my old tail. :/ I just ended up sending it back. Still don't have it and she told me she was going to ship it last monday, but I haven't heard from her. I'm excited about my Merbellas tail tho, I just need to get back in shape before I send Raven the measurements. Where are you going to swim?



I tried texting you back and the number kept getting blocked. :( Are you friends with Tai Truglio?

[Coradion]

Thanks Mermaid Harmony! I knew there had to be more to this... A line taken out of context really leaves one wondering... And I love your explanation! I'll bet the kids had wide open eyes and looks of incredible awe when you told them about getting away from the octo-turn-kracken! Way fun!

(((Hugz))) and https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/e/B0C'z
Mermaid Marla


I figured she'd elaborate on it, cause I always butcher it when I tell people why AJ has short mer hair and they look at me like "what...?" When Harmony explains merisms it comes out cute and fun, when I do it I think I normally end up sounding super creepy or too pretentious and sciency.

[Merley]

I tried texting you back and the number kept getting blocked. :( Are you friends with Tai Truglio?

Really? :/ That's weird. I'll pm you my number. That's never happened before. Nope, don't know who Tai Truglio is. Who's that?

[SeaSister]

Mermaid Harmony, I don't have a tail yet, but I think that when I do I'll explain my short hair by saying that I made a deal with Ursula the Sea Witch so that if I gave her my hair she would grant me the ability to turn into a human whenever I want. That would be a big help, actually, because then I don't have to worry about kids seeing me with no tail and calling me a fake. :P

[Mermaid Syrena]

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Here's the most recent progress picture of my Finfolk Productions tail! They uploaded the 1st picture on their FB, and the 2nd one is the most recent picture they sent me. You can see how fantastic they were at transforming and gradiating the colours from the previous progress pic (the deep purple and yellow tail). They made it a lot more iridescent, shaded in pinks, and turned the yellow more champagne, which I requested for and am completely happy with. This fluke is also their newest fluke design. I love that it's so flowy and fae.

To be added: extra fins, and gold scale tipping.
I'm so psyched. I can't wait to get my tail and start practising in it for my upcoming gig. I just feel like this is the tail of my dreams, and Finfolk is doing a stellar job of translating it into RL.

[Elle]

Dangers? Mine is long enough that I sit on it and I've never had any mer/swimming problems with it!

I think the only issue with long hair is when you surface incorrectly and come up looking like and extra for "The Ring"
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[Ariel-Starfish]

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Here's the most recent progress picture of my Finfolk Productions tail! They uploaded the 1st picture on their FB, and the 2nd one is the most recent picture they sent me. You can see how fantastic they were at transforming and gradiating the colours from the previous progress pic (the deep purple and yellow tail). They made it a lot more iridescent, shaded in pinks, and turned the yellow more champagne, which I requested for and am completely happy with. This fluke is also their newest fluke design. I love that it's so flowy and fae.

To be added: extra fins, and gold scale tipping.
I'm so psyched. I can't wait to get my tail and start practising in it for my upcoming gig. I just feel like this is the tail of my dreams, and Finfolk is doing a stellar job of translating it into RL.


saw it on FB! I'm in love with this design! It looks so real!

[Mermaid Harmony]

Oh my word Syrena, your tail is breath taking!! Marla, I'm glad I cleared it up for you, I can't wait to have long hair again and braid it and do cool things, but having short hair and being able to do fun clips and mermaid mohawks has been a blast as well.

[Merman Arion]

Oh my word Syrena, your tail is breath taking!! Marla, I'm glad I cleared it up for you, I can't wait to have long hair again and braid it and do cool things, but having short hair and being able to do fun clips and mermaid mohawks has been a blast as well.

It's just my opinion but i think you should keep it short because that's a thing that could make you differente and unique from the other mermaids.
That's why i always loved Kimberly Wyatt from The Pussycat Dolls ! :D

She's the best dancer of the group and she's so cool with her short hair! She has always been my favorite and her mohawk haircut was totally BAD-ASS! :cool:

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[Mermaid Harmony]

Valid point French merman. I like it.

[AniaR]

I loved my pixie haircut while I had it :) go pixie for the win! :D

[Blondie]

Holy smokes Syrena!!! It looks so realistic!

[mermaidsoph]

I love the blue one!! The pattern is so cool I love the stars!

[mermaidsoph]

PerlieMae and MerMarla she was saying how kids ask why she has short hair and she said something like it was dangerous for mermaids because it gets stuck in boat propellers or nets or something like that

[Scottish Mer]

Erm... No idea if anyone remembers this tail that Krystal once owned:

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/T2eC16RHJIIE9qTYKDe1BRcGKWzmQ60_57_zps0bbf8a54.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/T2eC16RHJIIE9qTYKDe1BRcGKWzmQ60_57_zps0bbf8a54.jpg .html)

Well, I kinda kicked it's butt and changed a few things on the lovely.

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0822_zpsd15cbadf.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0822_zpsd15cbadf.jpg.html)

Now onto other things, my fabric tails. I have 3 fabric tails, one plain black, one shiny black and one shiny white which got hand-made by me. (My poor fingers.)
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/163530_616563918373057_177465046_n_zpsc30419fc.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/163530_616563918373057_177465046_n_zpsc30419fc.jpg .html)

[MermaidSabrina]

I can't wait for my tail to be sent from mernation :D

You can see it here
http://pinterest.com/pin/303711568592145030/

[Merman Arion]

Hi guys!
I'm going for a swim tomorrow in the morning (it's 00.14 am in France, time to go to sleep) so here is a pic of me and my tail. :)

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I will take pictures and videos of me swimming soon. I just have to find a friend to come with me lol :p

[PearlieMae]

Now, that's one handsome merman!:swoon:

[Seatan]

First the sexy kitty, now the whole package. ;P (Sorry, couldn't resist.)

[Echinacea]

I haz peekshures!

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[ShyMer]

So sparkly! You look so happy :) Even kitty approves. What is it about cats and mermaid tails?

Sent from my Huawei-H867G using Tapatalk

[Echinacea]

lol Actually the cats were a bit freaked out by me in a tail!

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

Ooooh! I'm totally entranced! I think the kitty might be afraid you want it to come swim with you, lol.

[thevirginiamermaid]

Added vinyl fringe to my magictail! I can't wait to swim in it!!

[Azurin Luna]

Looks lovely :D

All of you :)

[PearlieMae]

So many beautiful mermaids!

[Merman_Ryan]

Added vinyl fringe to my magictail! I can't wait to swim in it!!

Looks great can't wait for the VA meet up next year!

[Merman Orion]

I don't remember having posted here ...so here's me in my first sequined tail. Unfortunatelmy the top wasn't ready this year :-(

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Holy Crap it's rainbow....Nice job. love the colors

[mijomuffins]

16014 There is my first tail. it has black flounces on the side, with matching arm sleeves. It looks much better in the water, since the flounces flow with however I swim. I am proud to freak out all the little old ladies in our community pool. Anyway, first attempt at a tail, not too shabby...at least that's what I think. :D

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

It looks great! Did you make your top too?

[mijomuffins]

I did. I am a seamstress, usually, although this was my first attempt at mermaid related things...actually swim related things in general. I usually dress as a pirate, and make historical costuming.

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

It looks great too. You're costuming experience really shows!

[PearlieMae]

Very cool!

[Fifi Tigg]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1467411_245840632246549_623554930_n.jpg Here is Mermaid Emily Drew's beautifully hand crafted tail by some truly amazing artists of Finfolk Productions! You girls are dream makers :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Octavia]

So adorable!!!

[Jessica]

It's just beautiful! Emily must be bouncing off the walls! :)

[Fifi Tigg]

She is and when I first showed her she did a Tom cruise on the lounge! LOL

[Blondie]

Fifi that is AMAZING!!!

[Echinacea]

Looking forward to pictures of her in it! It is a lovely tail, and she will be an amazing little mergirl!! :)

[Seatan]

I CANNOT wait to see her in it! It's so pretty... I love the sort of "patchwork" color of some of the scales!

[Ilyena]

Her tail is gorgeous ^_^, such a pretty colour.

While waiting during the painting of my neoprene tail, I made a quick blue one out of fabric and some paint I had to spare.
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The fluke shape looks funny because I was trying to stay stationary while keeping straight for the picture XP

[MermaidClara]

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shinyyy
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[*Celine*]

These are a few "new" pictures, I forgot to upload these and in the mean time this tail is no more because I covered it with seguins so stay tuned for pictures of my new tail. :-)
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[Merman Dan]

Finfolk has provided a sneak peek at my tail!

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/946063_246764735487472_532087020_n.jpg

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/960222_246816572148955_1184039555_n.jpg

[Mermaid Oshun]

Dan I'm jealous.

[Echidna]

Wow, the scales look incredibly real!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

I don't have it yet, but my new tail from Merbella Studio!

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[blenny]

Raven truly can do anything, that is just amazing

[JamesGunnels]

I don't have it yet, but my new tail from Merbella Studio!

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seriously one of the coolest tails I've ever fucking seen...I am super jealous.

[JamesGunnels]

She is and when I first showed her she did a Tom cruise on the lounge! LOL

it's the perfect tail for a young girl! I wish my parents were so awesome when I was her age and bought me one lol

[Ariel-Starfish]

Gant
I don't have it yet, but my new tail from Merbella Studio!

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OMG KALLANI! :jawdrop: I personally don't like 'extravagant' tail designs, but this one is TO COOL! This IS worth waiting for!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

*grins*

I am so freaking happy.

[Mermaid Riia]

OMG Kailani! That is amazing!! So jelly.... Sooooo jelly


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[Ariadne]

Stunning! Cannot wait to see pics of you wearing it!

[Fifi Tigg]

Kailani my kids said the tail reminds them of that big flying beast on Avatar and it's awesome!! :)

[Mermaid Adriel]

I don't have it yet, but my new tail from Merbella Studio!

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Raven never ceases to amaze me :jawdrop:
Great tail, Kailani! *_____________________*

[lynsea]

God that one is yours! I cannot believe the detail on that tail. Congrats to you and Raven!

[Toxotes]

Tiger stripes on a tail, awesome! Congratulations to you, Kailani.

[Mermaid Danielle]

Kailani, that tail is amazing! Great design!

[Seatan]

Damn Kaulani that is BREATHTAKING!!!

[SeaSister]

I think I've already said this once but I'll say it again... Kailani, your tail is absolutely BREATH-TAKING! I can't wait to see some videos/pics of you in it! :D

[Marlin]

@ Kailani- HOLY FISH! :jawdrop: Amazing looking tail!! Love the pattern and colors!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Kailani my kids said the tail reminds them of that big flying beast on Avatar and it's awesome!! :)

The turok? Haha Yeah, I've been getting that! It was totally an accident! ^_^ Though, it's nickname just might be turok. Does that make me the Turok Makto? :0


Oh gosh, y'all. I'm touched. <3 ^_^ This tail could have never happened without Raven's amazing work. I'm so shocked to see it so real! It just... AHHHH... I compare it side by side to my drawings and it looks JUST like the drawing came off the page and is real! I swear, Raven is a piece of art. How else is she able to MAKE such amazing pieces of art?!

Guys, I'm melting... I'm so happy. T.T SO HAPPY!
:rollover: :rainbow: :group hug: :drool:

[Mermaid Riia]

The turok? Haha Yeah, I've been getting that! It was totally an accident! ^_^ Though, it's nickname just might be turok. Does that make me the Turok Makto? :0


Oh gosh, y'all. I'm touched. <3 ^_^ This tail could have never happened without Raven's amazing work. I'm so shocked to see it so real! It just... AHHHH... I compare it side by side to my drawings and it looks JUST like the drawing came off the page and is real! I swear, Raven is a piece of art. How else is she able to MAKE such amazing pieces of art?!

Guys, I'm melting... I'm so happy. T.T SO HAPPY!
:rollover: :rainbow: :group hug: :drool:


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I had to ::D totally looks like it!

[Cordelia]

Kailani: my bf looked over and said: is that a fish? My exact words as I scrolled down: Holy cr*p, is that the back? That is hot. lol.

[Merrow Erie]

I love how high the waist goes. I want a giant tail like that.

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Kailani: my bf looked over and said: is that a fish? My exact words as I scrolled down: Holy cr*p, is that the back? That is hot. lol.

That is amazing. :3 My mom and her boyfriend both said it looks like a fish. Heehee Which is sooooo awesome.

I measured the waist high because I have a big butt. .__. It is a bit of nuisance sometimes. Haha

[Mermaid Octavia]

AHHHHHH

http://i43.tinypic.com/107qijo.jpg

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

[Mermaid Cecelia]

AHHHHHH

http://i43.tinypic.com/107qijo.jpg

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

Yay Octavia!!!! I'm glad you finally got your pictures :) it's beautiful!

[Mermaid Octavia]

I am so in love with it. I had a picture in my head but the girls made it ten times more amazing than I could ever imagine. ;_;

[PearlieMae]

Wow! So many amazing tails! Wonderful!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

OH WOW! It reminds me of a bat! Ooooooooo!

[Theobromine]

I love it!!! I can't wait to see it in person!!

[Azurin Luna]

I love the dark colors :D

[Mermaid Fenicia]

My black tail for practice ;)
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=16330&d=1386800041
more pics of that tail: http://mernetwork.com/index/album.php?albumid=897

[Mermaid Oshun]

The finfolk photo shows up as bluish purple on my end not black. Very lovely

[Mermaid Octavia]

The finfolk photo shows up as bluish purple on my end not black. Very lovely

The base color is black but there's a lot of purple and a blue/purple used for highlights, so I can definitely see how it would look more purple than black. I'm so excited to receive it!

[Dee Tal]

AHHHHHH

http://i43.tinypic.com/107qijo.jpg

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH

Oh that does look so amazing! The hip fins (I can't remember what they are called) are perfectly styled!

[Mermaid Riia]

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Our waterproof cam spazzed out :( so bummed we didn't get any underwater shots. Until next time

[lynsea]

LOVE this shot though. The lighting and ripples make you look so mysterious.

[Miyu]

Oh goodness Riiarin! That tail looks fintastic! Is that the Mertailor tail from Instagram? It does look gorgeous worn. I hope it swims well for you! Those colours just pop against the pool :D

[Miyu]

UUUGGGGH Octavia that tail is just so amazing!!! And... OMG... the colour depth! SO MANY SHADES of purple and black and a bit of sparkle <3

[Mermaid Oshun]

It speaks deep fire and passion! Love it!
In terms of energies, it represents a balancing of both the some of the higher and all of the lower selves.

[Echidna]

Oh, such a pretty tail Riiarin!
Even the scales can be clearly seen!
How did you manage that? Close to the surface?

If I submerge, my tail is barely visible, much less any detail lol.

[Seatan]

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*whimpers* It's being painted! Oh my gosh I am so excited! Sneak Peeks are painful!

It's based on the Man O War, btw, and this is their awesome sketch for the tentacles!

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EDIT: Wow those pics are HUGE and I can't resize them because I am at work. Yikes, sorry!

[Aziara]

Oh Seavanna, it's so lovely... :swoon::eyepop:

[halesloveswhales]

Wait that one's yours?! I'm obsessed. A man of war tail is so original. Well done, girl! I can't wait to see what the tentacles look like!

[MerEmma]

WOW. It's gorgeous. <3

[Mermaid Adriel]

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*whimpers* It's being painted! Oh my gosh I am so excited! Sneak Peeks are painful!



I've never seen something so detailed like this :jawdrop:
Happy for you :cool:

[Seatan]

Look at my beautiful Man O War tail by the amazing ladies at FinFolk! Shipping out today! I am so excited I could puke, which is a lovely picture, LOL!

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...It definitely shows how hourglassy I am, hehe. Teeny tiny waist, baby bearing hips LOL.

[Mermaid Oshun]

This is similar to what I am hoping to see in the Merdusa design contest. I love it Seavanna

[Seatan]

LOL, yeah, all it needs are some snake heads!

[Azurin Luna]

Looks very nice, I love the colors :D

[Mermaid Oshun]

No actually I love the lack of snake heads personally. Just a hint of serpentine quality not overstated

[Mermaid Riia]

OMG SEAVANNA IT'S PERFECT!!!! :o

[deepblue]

Oh my gosh, it's gorgeous. And a brilliant design. Well done! So lovely, I hope you get an underwater in-action video. :)

[PearlieMae]

That is a remarkable tail! I love how creative it is! Congrats! I can't wait to see it move!

[Mermaid Kelda]

Fantastic! Here's hoping mine is next ;D not that it'll be anywhere near as unique as yours!

[Toxotes]

That looks awesome, Seavanna!
A really unique design.
Can't wait to see it moving.

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Look at my beautiful Man O War tail by the amazing ladies at FinFolk! Shipping out today! I am so excited I could puke, which is a lovely picture, LOL!

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...It definitely shows how hourglassy I am, hehe. Teeny tiny waist, baby bearing hips LOL.
That is beautiful! I'm in awe! You have to do an unboxing video! And more picture and you get it! I'm so happy for you!

[Mermaid Kalliope]

That is a seriously AWESOME tail. Please tell me you'll be at Merfest with it! I'd loooooooooove to see it in person!

[Merman Arion]

That is a seriously AWESOME tail. Please tell me you'll be at Merfest with it! I'd loooooooooove to see it in person!

Sadly, she's not going. Neither am i. :(

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Oh, boo... you'll both be missed dearly! I want to go to France someday! :-P

[Seatan]

EDIT: Never mind, I figured out what I was doing wrong when uploading!

Hey, can y'all who take vids under water go and look at this video of my first swim in my FinFolk tail and tell me if you think it's just bad lighting or if I am doing something wrong taking the video/editing the video to make the quality so TERRIBLE?

[Seatan]

YAY! Got the video of my first swim in my FinFolk tail to work!!!

The Fairy Mermaid: Cooking Up Trouble (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoqsQ0NHE8)

[Nicoseamus]

17031 This is my first fabric tail. Painting each scale was a pain, and I'm not 100% happy with the fluke, but it ended up turning out ok. I'm currently working on a second one, and plan on either selling, or giving away this one. It was a first attempt, but I'm pretty happy with it.

[Fun123joker]

17031 This is my first fabric tail. Painting each scale was a pain, and I'm not 100% happy with the fluke, but it ended up turning out ok. I'm currently working on a second one, and plan on either selling, or giving away this one. It was a first attempt, but I'm pretty happy with it.

nice painting! how did you do the extra fins?

[Fun123joker]

YAY! Got the video of my first swim in my FinFolk tail to work!!!

The Fairy Mermaid: Cooking Up Trouble (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoqsQ0NHE8)

SCREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEECH OMG HOW THE TENTICALS FLOW! AND HOW THE BACK FIN FLOW AND PERFECT AMOUT OF DETAIL IN THE TAIL NOT TOO MUCH AND NOT TOO LITTLE WOW YOUR TAIL IS AMAZING!

[Nicoseamus]

Thanks! The side fins are just painted strips of thick fabric I sewed onto the sides.

[*Celine*]

waow Seavanna, your tail is amazing, the way it moves under water is just breathtaking.
You might've just convinced me to go with Finfolk for my first silicone tail!!

[*Celine*]

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Our waterproof cam spazzed out :( so bummed we didn't get any underwater shots. Until next time

BEAUTIFUL, gorgeous, stunning tail, which tailmaker made it for you? do you have more pictures? please?

[Jessica]

YAY! Got the video of my first swim in my FinFolk tail to work!!!

The Fairy Mermaid: Cooking Up Trouble (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TgoqsQ0NHE8)


Your tail looks amazing underwater!! I love the tentacles! :)

[Mermaid Kalliope]

My new Merbella Studios Inc. tail!!!! IT IS SO AMAZING I LOVE IT FOREBER AND EBER! 8D

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Photos by Raina:
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Check Raina's Youtube channel for video of me swimming in it. :3

I have a short video on my instagram. There are TONS more photos of my tail, but I'm too tired to collect them all and my computer is a poot.

[MerEmma]

If you tell me where to look, I'lll collect them, Kailani! :P (I have one bookmark file with 150+ pictures of a dinosaur costume I searched the internet for pictures of, lol.)

[mermaidtigris]

These tails are all soooooo AWESOME!!! Here's mine, I actually have an orange/gold h2o tail too. This is my pink and black spandex tail. :)

[MermaidMyrthe]

Well i don't have a tail so there is none to show you.
Soooo jealous of everybody in here! Such nice tails!

[Nicoseamus]

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[Fun123joker]

Whoa^ agreed

[mermaidtigris]

Did you paint it yourself? ^^ It looks awesome! :)

[Nicoseamus]

Me? If so, then yes! :). I used Lumiere paint. It gave it the shimmer that I like.

[darcyexene]

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This I made. I am really proud of this one. But sadly I used the wrong paint and it chipped all over:(

[Nicoseamus]

Did you make the fluke yourself? What's it made out of? Its pretty neat.:)

[mermaid_ashes]

Yesterday i looked trough the entire thread, everones tails are so great. Im so inspired!

[darcyexene]

Did you make the fluke yourself? What's it made out of? Its pretty neat.:)
I actually made it out of cardboard and ALOT of duct tape. I used the wrong paint do after I took the pic it started chipping. :.......(

[Midnight Mermaid]

Well, this tail is self-made by me! I love love it but once I finally graduate from college this december I'll be purchasing my own merbella or finfolk mermaid tail!! I'm so excited!;)

[Mizuko]

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I forgot to upload it here too; my new silicone tail! :) Its my first hand-made silicone tail and although there are a few mistakes, I know for next time! :D hehe!

[Mermaid Cecelia]

I like how your pectoral fins kinda stand up, Mizuko. And the coloring is really pretty, too :)

[*Celine*]

Hi guys, I've been on this forum for a few years know and love following and reading all the interesting threads. I don't comment alot because I'm kinda shy and after sharing photos of my neoprene tail everybody was so nice and friendly I decided to show the transformed painted neoprene tail, I've waited a long time and after 3 months I've finished my sequin tail!!!!! I love it!!!
The first one is photoshopped and the second one is what the tail really looks like (but it has to be photoshopped to as you can see, it kinda needs a background)

I'll post a video of me swimming in it tomorrow (if I don't forget, help me remember)
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[mermaidtigris]

WOW! Ermegersh! that looks absolutely radiant!

[Bellasea]

That's beautiful *Celine*!

[lynsea]

NOWAYNOWAYNOWAY!!! It looks fantastic! You have to do a "how I made my tail" thread or at least a post. Did you go with the readily available 12mm shells?

[Mermaid Allie]

Celine that is literally a work of art. Its so perfect like words cannot describe. BRAVO!

[Mermaid Muir]

Celine that is absolutely gorgeous! Like mermaid Allie said it is a work of art!

[*Celine*]

Thank you so much guys!!!


NOWAYNOWAYNOWAY!!! It looks fantastic! You have to do a "how I made my tail" thread or at least a post. Did you go with the readily available 12mm shells?

I made a thread about how I transformed my neoprene tail in this sequin tail, since this tail was recycled I didn't make a "how I made my tail thread" (I do have one of when it still was a painted neoprene tail) and these are not 12mm sequins, they're bigger.

[Mermaid Esther]

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[*Celine*]

aaaw, Mermaid Esther, that's so cute, I like the fluke and the color!

[Mermaid Esther]

Thanks Celine

[Mermaid Jaffa]

If I had the cash, this would be my dream tail. A full body one where I don't have to worry about my fat tummy or accidently flashing my bits...
http://www.animalmakers.com/Catalog/suits_fantasy.php#3544

[babsannee]

ireneho, that one is super cool! You can't see her feet at all. I wonder if it's swimmable.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

ireneho, that one is super cool! You can't see her feet at all. I wonder if it's swimmable.

@ Pearl Bae - It looks sturdy enough to be swimmable but I went and looked for the ad, she's just sitting in a chair, so I'm not sure.

I looked on their shop where they sell off the used props, the mermaid tail wasn't in the listing.:(

[Kaila Mermaid]

I suppose this is my chance to show off my tails! Here's my first Mermagica tail, dubbed Midurna
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Pardon the sports bra. I was feeling a bit self conscious about how much skin the shells were showing!
And lo, my newest tail, who is yet to be named
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[malinghi]

The tail in the second pic has a great color. It looks awesome.

[Kaila Mermaid]

The tail in the second pic has a great color. It looks awesome.
Thank you!!

[Mermaid Gosalyn]

Every time I come to this thread I get major tail envy. Y'alls tails are so awesome!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I got a tail! I got a tail!



http://mermaid.magictail.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=72&lang=en

[Mermaid Azira]

Ooh I'm happy for you! My friend has the purple and it is really pretty, especially in water.

But yeah the top has no support, what so ever.

[Mermaid Zaffiro]

Mizuko,your tail colors are beautiful <3

[Mermaid Zaffiro]

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*whimpers* It's being painted! Oh my gosh I am so excited! Sneak Peeks are painful!

It's based on the Man O War, btw, and this is their awesome sketch for the tentacles!


I've never seen something so detailed like this!!!!!!
Happy for you Seavanna ^_^

[deepblue]

If I had the cash, this would be my dream tail. A full body one where I don't have to worry about my fat tummy or accidently flashing my bits...
http://www.animalmakers.com/Catalog/suits_fantasy.php#3544

I love that mermaid outfit! It's from this commercial, which I also love. :D

[Mermaid Dottie]

I love my new tail!
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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Wowzers!

[Mermaid Adriel]

so beautiful <3

[Toxotes]

Very beautiful tail, Dottie!

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

It looks perfect! :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

Thanks all! I can't wait to go swimming and do photos and junk!
It's so pretty, and it fits so well. <3<3<3<3<3

[Mermaid Dottie]

Haha, ha... I have another tail to show... A not-quite-finished-but-I -still-wore-it-in-public tail.
Out of stretch velvet stuff! (I was supposed to be a selkie)
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[Mer-Crazy]

Dottie that is so kickass!

[Ashe]

Dottie that is so cool! I don't usually see full body tails and it looks shnazzy on you! (shnazzy is my new favorite word don't judge) Can't believe you made it yourself! I have no talent in sizing tails, and definitely not a full body tail xD

[Winged Mermaid]

Wow Dottie you look amazing! You curves are rockin!! Very selkie like tail indeed! I approve :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

Dottie that is so kickass!

Wow! Thanks you! Never been called that before! Thanks so much! :D


Dottie that is so cool! I don't usually see full body tails and it looks shnazzy on you! (shnazzy is my new favorite word don't judge) Can't believe you made it yourself! I have no talent in sizing tails, and definitely not a full body tail xD

Thanks, Kalani! I did have help, though. Nymora traced out my body shape onto the fabric, and then I left little to no seam allowance when I cut the fabric. Then I sewed half, and she did the rest. (Also, I've always loved the word shnazzy.) I can't wait to show you guys the other selkies! There were three of us on the ship. (Nymora is a genius. Just sayin'!)


Wow Dottie you look amazing! You curves are rockin!! Very selkie like tail indeed! I approve :)

:blush: Aww, shucksiedoodles! XD

Coming from someone who I admire as one the most beautiful embodiments of the mermaid spirit I've ever seen, that means a lot to me.
@):-


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[Merman Arion]

Not quite what you would expect but here is a drawing made by Emem Vargas on Facebook. He's a talented artist who drew himself, me and some mermen with tails.

I'm pretty sure you will find out where I am ;)

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[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Wow that's amazing he has serious talent! I'm guessing you're the one on the upper far left with the necklace?

[Merman Arion]

Wow that's amazing he has serious talent! I'm guessing you're the one on the upper far left with the necklace?

That's right. He copied my swarovski choker from the men collection :)

[MerAnthony]

Haha, ha... I have another tail to show... A not-quite-finished-but-I -still-wore-it-in-public tail.
Out of stretch velvet stuff! (I was supposed to be a selkie)
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Simply FINTASTC !!! I love it.

[PearlieMae]

Dottie! YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! That is so cool! What else would you do to it to finish it???

Arion, that's a super fun drawing!

[Mermaid Dottie]

Hey, Arion! That's pretty rad! I like the mixture of tails.

@Pearlie Mae, well, it's kind of stitched to my bra, in that picture, and I think it needs a lining. It was also supposed to open in front, so that we could hang the fins from our belts, which are also incomplete.

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[Mermaid Keena]

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not sure if it worked - but it's my tail "in progress" =D

edt: Yay it did work!

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Can't wait till She comes home!! Monday!!!! *SQUEE*

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[SeaNymph]

Hey fellow mers, I have created a fantasy art dragon inspired silicone tail (and bra). I saw a green dragon figurine somewhere in the internet and then.... bang, that was my future mermaid tail! It took me nine months to finish it but now it´s done. I already swam with it and it did well. I learned a lot by making it, made a lot of mistakes in the beginning, wanted to give up a million times, but now I´m happy that I worked away difficult times and that I really finished it. Hope you like it! :-)

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[Theobromine]

Holy crap, that is amazing! I love it!

[Ashe]

Oh my god. Wait, you're kidding, right? That thing is insane! That's better than the majority of professional tails out there!

[Winged Mermaid]

Holy crap, that's amazing! :jawdrop:

[Nicoseamus]

WOW That's fantastic!

[lollikit]

OMFG!!!!! wow !!!

[deepblue]

Really gorgeous! Just amazing.

[lynsea]

The subtleties in that tail are astounding!

[PearlieMae]

That tail is wonderful! What an excellent job, I'm so glad you didn't give up! The attention to detail is stunning! Brava! :clap:

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

WOW! That tail is stunning great job does not begin to cover it!

[Mermaid Julianne]

Oh my gosh! That tail is absolutely gorgeous! Is the belt silicone? Because I've never seen a belt sculpted on a tail like that before. The detailing on it is spectacular! And I LOVE the veins in the fluke, they look so natural. Seriously, great job. This tail's amazing.

[SeaNymph]

Thank you all so much for your lovely comments, cannot discribe how happy I am to read all of them!!! :-) I have been a sculptor and painter all my life and in the last years I used to create silicone mermaid belts, bracers and other stuff to get used to the characteristics of silicone and some other materials. I´m an artist, a perfectionist in detailing and quite an experienced mermaid but what I was unsure about were the swimming abilities of my tail. Is it usable? Stable? Buoyancy neutral? Does it swim fluently and elegantly? Thank god, yes. :phew: But it was difficult to achieve this by intent because of my lack of experience in technical tailmaking. I think, all of this is high risk. You invest a lot, work so hard months and months but there´s no guarantee that this thing would survive even one dive or propel you even one meter. It just came out great but that was also.... luck. As for the veins: I love it that you discribe them natural!! (because my main job is veterinary anatomist ;-))

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Seadragon Tail!!! So beautiful!

[Mermaid Sabie]

I would love to see a video of how it swims! Love the fluke and all the detailing!!

[Starfrit]

Oh my gosh, SeaNymph, that tail is incredible! As someone who used to have a HUUUUGE obsession with dragons, I approve the hell out of that tail! The built-in belt at the top is awesome!

And I agree with Sabie, I'd LOVE to see how it moves in the water!

[Kishiko]

GUYS IM SO EXCITED I FINALLY GET TO POST HERE!!!!!!(:

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its my first fabric tail I made, I know it's not perfect but I'm insanely proud of it!
You can read about my Tailmaking journey in the Tailmaking section if you want to (: I can't wait to go swimming with it! Eeeeeeeeeekkkkk!

[Nicky-Katz]

Kishiko, that looks great!

[*Celine*]

BEAUTIFUL TAIL!!!

[Mermaid Muir]

Hey fellow mers, I have created a fantasy art dragon inspired silicone tail (and bra). I saw a green dragon figurine somewhere in the internet and then.... bang, that was my future mermaid tail! It took me nine months to finish it but now it´s done. I already swam with it and it did well. I learned a lot by making it, made a lot of mistakes in the beginning, wanted to give up a million times, but now I´m happy that I worked away difficult times and that I really finished it. Hope you like it! :-)

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Beautiful Tail! I love how you incorporated fantasy into the tail and you did excellent work!

[SeaNymph]

Wow, I really love your comments to my dragon tail, they make me feel so proud of having finished it. Tieri and Sabi, yes, I will post a swimming video soon, I have collected some sequences and just have to cut them together. In the meantime, I can show you some underwater pics of the tails´s first pool shooting and the fitting "dragon bra" I made :-)
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[Aziara]

So you're the one with the gold Merbella tail with the aquarium videos on youtube! I thought I recognized that belt. Awesome job on the dragon tail and top. I'm absolutely envious of your skills. Any idea if you'll start making some to sell, or is your tail one of a kind?

[Mermaid Dottie]

I just got punched in the face with awesome... Kishiko and SeaNymph, your tails look incredible! Sweet jobs, both of you! *goes to nurse awesome-punched face*

[MermaidMichelle]

SeaNymph, that tail is beautiful, and you are beautiful in that tail! :mermaid kiss: I seriously wasn't sure if that was a Merbella or not, and I am especially glad that you told us of your inspirational dragon!

You see, as part of the escapism that we female-dominant-hermaphrodites-brought-up-as-male tend to seek, I played a fair bit of Dungeons & Dragons in my time and thus immediately recognized your tail and top as having a Green Dragon motif; it seems quite likely that the illustration which inspired you was itself inspired by the Green Dragon of that game. Designed by Sam Wood, the 3rd Edition D&D Green Dragon borrows a lot of its look from the Green Moray Eel, giving you even more sea-cred through association with Flotsam and Jetsam!

You now have me thinking of how I spent the Spring and Summer of 2005 playing a D&D Bronze Dragon Hatchling and - Daenerys from Game of Thrones-style - desperately trying to get it to be able to use its breath weapon. (It was in The World's Largest Dungeon, which is like trying to raise a baby in The Hunger Games, but I did succeed.) I mention this because the Bronze Dragon is an aquatic dragon and it inspired both my pendant and an aspect of the top which Raven is working on. Likewise, the Green Dragon is a water-breather, which makes your inspiration even more appropriate, and it is so beautiful that I'm going to post another Mermaid Kiss! :mermaid kiss:

[PearlieMae]

Sea Nymph, it is absolutely wonderful!

[Starfrit]

http://cityandthecubicle.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/simon.gif

SeaNymph, you have no idea how much I'm drooling over that tail. And that matching bra is just... AUGH. *grabbyhands*

I am seriously so freaking jealous of, like, everymer in this thread. So many absolutely stunning tails!

[Toxotes]

That tail rocks! :jawdrop:

[SeaNymph]

*Happy jumps* So glad you like my dragon tail!!! Here´s a picture of the little dragon figurine that inspired me:

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@ Aziara: Yes, you´re right, I do aquarium shows sometimes and the belt and some other things I made to practice skulpting. And yes, there was a little moment when I dreamt to be a tailmaker, getting more experience, becoming the "European Raven"... but then I woke up and reality told me that I don´t have time for this because I have a very challenging and time consuming main job AND my mermaid shows. So probably this will remain a dream...

@ Michelle: Wow, that´s amazing. I have been a "Dungeons & Dragons" player for long time, later I became a LARP character (silver dragon in human form). I was crazy about dragons and collected everything about them, especially the fantasy artwork of Ciruelo. So, I think now I´m more a diving dragon than a mermaid ;-)

@ Perlie and Jessica: That´s high praise coming from you two, because for me you are very promising, inspiring and tasteful tail makers and I admire both your tail works so very much.

@Kishiko: Beautiful work, I´m sure your tail will have a nice shimmer under water. I admire everyone who can sew, I was never able to do this. If I could, first thing I would do is creating a neoprene tail with thousands of sequins...

[Echidna]

wow, that tail looks amazing underwater in the second shot, where the green and gold blends together.
Great design! *serpent seal of approval*

I also like Dottie's selkie tail.
Are you going to paint it?

[thevirginiamermaid]

Hey everyone! I haven't been active lately but I recently purchased a used Mertailor tail from Blue Mermaid Designs and did a bunch of shooting in it! Lemme know what you think!! also don't forget to like me on facebook :) I'll be doing a full tail review in the review thread soon but for now enjoy the pictures!196091961019611
https://www.facebook.com/TheMermaidHannahBurgess

[thevirginiamermaid]

Here's some underwater shots too!
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[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Wow Balsam Mermaid I love your photos and style! I wish I could pull off colored hair like that you look stunning! :)

[MermaidMichelle]

*Happy jumps* So glad you like my dragon tail!!! Here´s a picture of the little dragon figurine that inspired me:

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@ Michelle: Wow, that´s amazing. I have been a "Dungeons & Dragons" player for long time, later I became a LARP character (silver dragon in human form). I was crazy about dragons and collected everything about them, especially the fantasy artwork of Ciruelo. So, I think now I´m more a diving dragon than a mermaid ;-)


Oh dear; the dragon figurine pic link appears dead....

I know how you feel about being a diving dragon, though; I feel exactly the same way about my own mermaid self. I must remember your fondness for dragons; my upcoming Merbella tail is somewhat dragon-inspired, too! :mermaid kiss:

@Balsam Mermaid: You and your tail look amazing. My hair must remain virginal, but I do respect how you went to the trouble of ensuring that yours matched your tail!

[SeaNymph]

Does the dragon work now?

[Echidna]

that's an incredibly beautiful dragon <3

If I were male, I'd ask you to marry me :D

[PearlieMae]

Balsam, you look so beautiful! Congratulations on your new tail!

[Mertara]

LOVE!!!!!!!! I love full body tails!

[MermaidMichelle]

Does the dragon work now?

Yes it does; I can see why you put a metallic sheen on your tail! Interestingly enough, due to such things as the greenness of your tail and the spots on its fluke, it actually appears to more closely resemble the look of the D&D Green Dragon than the figurine does. Well, you did say that you played a lot of the game.... :jester:

[SeaNymph]

Yes, the figurine inspired me to start the tail but you're right, there was more the green dragon of D&D in my mind. I even used a little bit of Harry Potter's "Welsh Green Dragon" ;-)

[MermaidMichelle]

Thank you for confirming my suspicions! I always thought the Welsh Green Dragon looked better than the Hungarian Horntail anyway.... :mermaid kiss:

[Alcyone]

som gorgeous!

[Mermaid Wesley]

*sob* why do I always look at this thread? IT ISNT FAIR! In all seriousness, props to all you guys! These are amazing :)

[Jadestone]

SEANYMPH I AM IN LOVE WITH YOUR TAIL!!! DOn't get me wrong, I love mermaids a lot (CLEARLY), but dragons will always have my heart <3 <3 <3 I like how the fluke is like wing membrane/shape!! And I definitely also see the D&D dragon parallels :D

[Echidna]

...we should open a thread about how many mers here actually are water dragons disguised as mermaids :p

[MermaidMichelle]

I VOLUNTEER AS A FIRST EXAMPLE (of Water Dragon-Mermaid; just as Raven, who is sculpting a Sea-Dragon-style corset top for me)!! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Octavia]

WAAAH DRAGON TAIL!!! :swoon:

[MermaidMichelle]

Indeed; merci beaucoup! :mermaid kiss: Congratulations on you Finfolk​ tail, though!

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

My new latex tail!

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plus bonus video.


http://youtu.be/kWZLVuQLShg

[MermaidMichelle]

I like your dorsal fin...and the whole tail, really! I also noticed your fin gloves in the video!

You remind me of a Black Dragon Mermaid I designed as a video game sprite about a decade ago; yours is a unique style, though! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Julianne]

Wow it came out awesome!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

WAAAH! HE HAS SEA MONSTER GLOVES!!!​


How bout a tutorial on making sea monster arm things?

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

As soon as I get the gloves perfected (been having some seam trouble lately) I'll post about them. We're discussing webbed glove techniques over in another thread in the accessories forum, actually.

(PS, I'm not a girl :3 )

[Mermaid Jaffa]

As soon as I get the gloves perfected (been having some seam trouble lately) I'll post about them. We're discussing webbed glove techniques over in another thread in the accessories forum, actually.

(PS, I'm not a girl :3 )

Ah so sorry! Please don't hurt me!

I was so excited at seeing your fancy arm things, I got carried away!

I fixed it.

[Starfrit]

I saw those gloves earlier, they're amazing! I was thinking about doing a similar thing for myself sometime, too, maybe by airbrushing a pair of these Darkfin Webbed Power Gloves (http://www.amazon.com/Darkfin-Webbed-Gloves-Tan-Mens-L/dp/B00FG6OJ78/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1394567434&sr=8-2&keywords=Darkfin+webbed+power+gloves) or something.

(Also I totally think there should be a thread for sea-dragon mers! :D My tail design (http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=19215&d=1394423411) is based off of an old roleplay character I used to play who was a shapeshifting dragon, so I guess my mersona could possibly count? :D)

[Mermaid Clara]

my new mermaid tail! i just made it today with the help of my mom since i am not so good at sewing
i tested a scrap piece with some glitter fabric spray paint and if it works on the scrap piece i will spray it on my
tail and matching top :)
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[Mer-Crazy]

Also I totally think there should be a thread for sea-dragon mers! :D My tail design (http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=19215&d=1394423411) is based off of an old roleplay character I used to play who was a shapeshifting dragon, so I guess my mersona could possibly count? :D
That tail design is freaking beautiful!

[MermaidMichelle]

I daresay it could; and that is a beautiful tail design! I think I just might start that thread....

[MermaidMichelle]

The thread is started! As this area of the boards was the origin of this recent dragon-discussion, I have elected to start the thread in this section. Here it is: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7697-Dragon-Mermaids-Mermen

[SeaNymph]

Nice tail, Kelly. I love the warm orange and the fringes :D

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Just finished!

I named it after the fabric I used, Aloha Tail.

I made a pocket thing like in the Magictail so I can take out my monofin. Got too over enthusiastic with the fluke, how I was not liking its shape so i cut and cut, now its too short! Next time I'll draw up a pattern for it.

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[Mermaid Wesley]

Yay! New tail! I think the fabric will look awesome on :)


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[MermaidMichelle]

Wow; a Floral Mermaid! I admit I was a bit taken aback by it, for I am accustomed to scaly fish- or dragon- or cetacean-like merfolk, but the more I think about it the more I understand its cleverness.

It does look very Hawaiian and thus conjures up images of brightly-coloured sarongs and the ladies who wear them, and the fact that it is a mermaid tail rather than a dancer's skirt gives the impression of a meso-transformation. It makes me imagine a tropical sheltered bay, where a man or woman enchanted by your beauty discovers that the lovely woman with whom they fell in love earlier that evening has a "deep" secret...as her tail disappears beneath the moonlit waves.

[PearlieMae]

Ireneho, I LOVE the Aloha Shirt-Tail! If you made a top from woven straw mats and leis, it would complete the theme!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Ireneho, I LOVE the Aloha Shirt-Tail! If you made a top from woven straw mats and leis, it would complete the theme!

Silly PearlieMae! How would I swim in that??

Once this small migraine goes away, I'll start working on covering one of my new bras for swimming.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Wow; a Floral Mermaid! I admit I was a bit taken aback by it, for I am accustomed to scaly fish- or dragon- or cetacean-like merfolk, but the more I think about it the more I understand its cleverness.

It does look very Hawaiian and thus conjures up images of brightly-coloured sarongs and the ladies who wear them, and the fact that it is a mermaid tail rather than a dancer's skirt gives the impression of a meso-transformation. It makes me imagine a tropical sheltered bay, where a man or woman enchanted by your beauty discovers that the lovely woman with whom they fell in love earlier that evening has a "deep" secret...as her tail disappears beneath the moonlit waves.

Thank you MermaidMichelle!

I decided on making something less fishy, and more to what kind of colors and prints I like. The orange isn't too bright. Its just like a regular orange color you get in colored pencils.

[Echidna]

Silly PearlieMae! How would I swim in that??

You could make a dry costume set ;)

I have several tails modified so I can walk in them, also scaled leggings and scaled tops I don't take into the water.