SHoW Us YoUR TaiLS THReAd!!!

[PearlieMae]

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.

Oh, you don't have to swim in it! That's a tail for sitting in the shallows, drinking adult beverages from coconut shells with tiny umbrellas. ;)

[Anahita]

Oh, you don't have to swim in it! That's a tail for sitting in the shallows, drinking adult beverages from coconut shells with tiny umbrellas. ;)

Gave me an idea.... She could have a coconut shell bra for swimming in to match her aloha tail. I think with enough varnish/sealer on the coconuts they'd be swimmable.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I had lots of fabric leftover, so instead of keeping it away and letting it collect dust, I made another tail.

Aloha Tail 2.

Its also got pocket hole, and spine things that I sewn with thread.

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[MermaidMichelle]

Those "spine things" do give it a more fin-like appearance!

Oh, and I really like your new avatar pic; it's gorgeous and metallic, with a bit of a rainbow-fiery feel!

[Echidna]

Just finished this:

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front/belly rosé, back light blue. Fluke a bit lighter with white and see-through effect.
Dry tail I wear instead of trousers.

[Mermaid Wesley]

Adorable!


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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Is it heavy to walk in? Or did you make it for sitting?

[MermaidMichelle]

I once modeled for hobbleskirt.com, and I must say that I am reminded a bit of one of those skirts, which at times were so tight that they were essentially walking mermaid tails. I quite like the look, though I must also say that it is more fun to be a mermaid.... :mermaid kiss:

[Echidna]

Is it heavy to walk in? Or did you make it for sitting?

nope, I made sure it's easy to walk in.
I like it better than wearing pants, and it's pretty warm too which is a huge plus where I live.

and Michelle, yes I know being a "real" mermaid is more fun, but I don't have the luxury of swimming 24/7 :p

[Nicoseamus]

It really looks like all your time and effort paid off. The whole thing looks great.

[Nicky-Katz]

Wow, Catluna!
That's not exactly my type of a tail, but I admire the patience you've got to make such a thing!

[Mertara]

LOVE that crochet tail!! Do you have a pattern for that scallop?

[Echidna]

Do you have a pattern for that scallop?

It's the scale (crocodile) stitch.
No specific pattern, I improvise all my sewing and tailmaking depending on what colours I have etc.
My new diving tail (which will enable me to swim better and no longer need a weight belt) is made similarly, but it's not finished yet:

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first of many to come hopefully, but my hand/finger inflammation has to get better first.

[ShyMer]

Aww Caltuna, don't hurt your hands too much! I love how it looks, but please don't injure yourself <3

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[Echidna]

thanks, I try to be patient, but it's hard to do nothing when so many tails are waiting to be made ;)

[MermaidMichelle]

Then I admire your efforts to be a mermaid 24/7! :mermaid kiss:

[MacabrelleEnvy]

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[ShyMer]

MacabrelleEnvy, You could probably make an awesome fabric tail from that sketch!

[Echidna]

There's a thread dedicated to tail designs! ;)

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Took a quick shot after trying my tail on for the first time since having it upgraded.

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[Mermaid Wesley]

omg youre a cutie

[Marlin]

Phoenix! Your new fins look great on you! Congratulations on the upgrade :D

[Nicky-Katz]

This looks so gorgeous!

[MacabrelleEnvy]

You are your tail are adorable Phoenix!

[MermaidMichelle]

Oh my! What a find you would be for any children traveling by that little splash pool! You are cute, beautiful, and your equally-lovely tail suits you like a second skin! :mermaid kiss:

[Ariadne]

You look adorbs!

[Phoenix Mermaid]

Thank you all very much for the kind comments :group hug:

[jukumerboii]

So today I FINALLY finished adding fins & sequins to my new fabric tail made by my friend Richard just in time for my 🌅🏊photoshoot Sunday for my bday! (Bday April 12♈)
I like to call him "Caribbean Ken doll" lol💦🐳

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[BayouMermaid]

That sheer fabric is going to look awesome in the water <3

[jukumerboii]

I know right! I can NOT wait for an under water pool shoot after my beach one

[MermaidMichelle]

I was thinking the same thing; hopefully those golden flecks will catch the light nicely! :pearl:

[Mermaid Saphira]

Now that is kind of neat looking! Like a goldfish :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

Went swimming at the beach today - first time in public! I got a lot of weird looks from passers-by, and an ogle from a couple of kids in a boat ;)
Image heavy, sorry~
I increased the contrast and upped the colours a little to try to get the tail closer to how it looks in real life. This thing glows with colour when it's in the water!

I'm making weird faces in a lot of these but the tail looks nice at least, haha.

http://i.imgur.com/JPy1LWh.jpg
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[Thalassa]

Those colors are gorgeous!

[lynsea]

The tail matches so well with that water color. Not in a bad way, just in a "the coloration of the photograph is very appealing" way.

[MermaidMichelle]

I concur! I can almost smell the water when looking at those photos! You legitimize wearing an unmodified bra with a tail, those rough, scalloped scales and ventral fins look very realistic (especially underwater), and that fluke is very impressive! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Tahia]

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[Mermaid Kelda]

Thanks guys! I chose the colours so they'd match my favourite types of places to swim - mostly lakes and lagoons and places that don't necessarily have bright blue water :P
The fins were my own design, and I'm really happy with how they turned out.
I'm only wearing a bra because my bikini top broke, but I agree, it sort of works! I definitely prefer understated tops :)

[Ayla of Duluth]

Melaina, what kind of monofin is in your tail? I love the way it stands up.

[MerEmma]

It's definitely a competitor.

[Ayla of Duluth]

That's what I thought. It seems most of their clients get competitors in their fins. I'll be doing the same.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

@Mermaid Melaina - And you don't even need an umbrella on hot sunny days...

[Jeblily]

Melaina the colors on your tail are the prettiest I have ever seen and that is probably one of the prettiest tails ever!!! It's on par with some of Hannah's tails for me!!!! :swoon:

[MermaidMichelle]

I agree! Though I also want to point out how lovely Tahia's first try turned out! The pseudo-rainbow effect on the fluke is gorgeous! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Kelda]

It's definitely a competitor.
Yep, competitor :)


Melaina the colors on your tail are the prettiest I have ever seen and that is probably one of the prettiest tails ever!!! It's on par with some of Hannah's tails for me!!!! :swoon:
Wow, thanks! What a compliment! I agree with you, but I'm biased of course ;D


@Mermaid Melaina - And you don't even need an umbrella on hot sunny days...
Haha, that shot was of me losing balance and smacking myself in the head with the fin. It definitely would work as a makeshift umbrella! :D

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I haven't been very active on here but I thought I would share my tail journey. No idea if I'm posting correctly :S but here goes.
First tail:
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Tail Mark II Trimmed fin and more detail and scales stencilled
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Tail Mark III More fluke detail
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Tail died from wear so made a neoprene version
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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Ooo! I love how in some shots, you are wearing a tank top and not a bra top.

I'm really shy about flashing my bits, so I have been looking at other options besides a mermaid bra.

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Yeah I mainly wear tank tops over bikini tops. I have a bit of flesh to cover! And I wear netting over the top to hide my arms and stop sunburn!

[MermaidMichelle]

They all look nice, and it is nice to watch the tail "evolve". The finale looks especially cool; congratulations on being invited to be a tank mermaid! :mermaid kiss:

[Nicky-Katz]

Is that a fabric tail?
It is gorgeous!

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Is that a fabric tail?
It is gorgeous!

Yes it is! It has a neoprene layer underneath and then a layer of spandex and then a layer of mesh. But I ended up taking off the mesh and using it for side fins. :) The fluke is hand painted.

Thanks michelle, I really enjoyed swimming in a tank. Much more difficult that I thought it would be but so fun!

[MermaidMichelle]

You are quite welcome! I imagine that the close-quarters of a tank could limit one's ability to swim around, especially with a large fluke, and it looks like you had company!

[Mermaid Amelia]

Hi everyone here are a few pics of my tails I've created over the last couple of years. I have used a bunch of different materials as I experiment with each one ;)
This one is mostly just spandex: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/a9uzepy6.jpg

Then I realised pretty quickly that the shiny spandex gets worn down by the sand, so I used the same type of material but covered it in clear silicone as a protective barrier: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/8aby5use.jpg

Then I got pregnant and fat so I that tail no longer fit. I used the same fluke but changed the body of the tail, I also added a scale pattern: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/neqybava.jpg

After that I created a full neoprene one without the spandex cover and it has a new fluke:http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/uqenerav.jpg




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[Mermaid Amelia]

Me and mermaid Jessica pearl: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/vy3y2u8e.jpg

I'm still currently using this tail but my fluke broke and the paint is starting to wear away quite badly around my butt and my knees. Hopefully I will have my new beautiful FinFolk tail soon to show you guys xxx

Oh yeah I also made the twins tails hahahttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/0417/a4y9ase9.jpg



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[Mermaid Amelia]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/gababy7e.jpg
My babies


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[MermaidMichelle]

Wow! You are beautiful and talented and I'm glad you have twins to pass on your genetic material (I sometimes like to give unusual compliments...lol)! They are adorable merbabies! :mermaid kiss:

One does need to exercise caution with the DIY tails, though; my first (and homemade/improvised) monofin was just starting to break after my first rigourous swim!

[Mermaid Amelia]

We had a great summer here in Australia so I was at the beach in them most weekends and yeah they took a beating. We are in autum now so things are winding down a bit more. I did feel quite proud wearing something I made but I have to say I'm so excited to get a full silicon tail! And I may not have made it myself but at least it still has a bit of me in it as I designed the colour/style. Will also have to get use to a compeditor mono fin *eek*

[PearlieMae]

I love your tails! The evolution of your style is wonderful, and your twin merlings are adorable!

[Mermaid Amelia]

I can't wait to see how your tail comes out PearlieMae, I've seen pictures on Facebook and it looks stunning :)

[Mermaid Galene]

I just got my very first tail! Woo hoo! I'll put a few more realistic fins on it, and some sequins here and there, and I'm ready to rock!

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[Fun123joker]

whoa! try it on try it on!!!

[Odette]

Everyone's new tails look so beautiful! I hope to make 2 or at least try to start 2 this summer.

[MermaidMichelle]

Congratulations on your first tail, fishteer! I'm curious to see the modifications you will add to it! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Galene]

It definitely needs a little more realism, but I love the fabric!

[Merdude Ricky]

20172Well. Here's my tail. Very first tail actually

[PearlieMae]

Oooh, shiny! Congrats!

[Merdude Ricky]

Thank you :3

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Nice! Many more awesome tails with cute colors.

[Mermaid Galene]

Your entire outfit is sheer perfection, Goldie! I wouldn't have guessed that tulle would be a good fluke material, but it's stunning in the water!

[MermaidMichelle]

Yes, and Fishyricky's shiny tail is also a nice look, especially as it is your first tail! :mermaid kiss:

[Merdude Ricky]

Thank you! Yeah. I guess it does look nice. Haven't tried it in the water yet. Maybe I'll ask my friend to take a few pics to see what it's like underwater. Super excited !! Though I am jealous of all the silicone tails. So cool!

[Frecklefish]

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My first tail! It's from Growatail and I'm really happy with it. After my first swim I learned a lot about the tail and spandex XD Thinking hard about making a neoprene tail to go with the monofin. Love the idea of one day owning a silicone tail.

[MermaidMichelle]

Wow; you have a model physique and a professional photographer, so I imagine you would have a stunning portfolio in a silicone tail, but you look great in this one too! The expression on your face makes it look like you're about to be shipped in the box....:help:

[Frecklefish]

>/////< ohgeeze!! Haha Thank you!! I would loooooove to model a silicone tail one day!!! Not many available in Denver though, unless I go bug the Aquarium for one of their mernation tails XD

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I have that exact same chest! It is such a great prop!

[Mermaid Galene]

I did a little mod to my first tail today: added fins and two layers of flouncy fin on the fluke. Can't wait to see how this looks in the water!

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[MerEmma]

WOW! That fabric. Is it painted?

[Mermaid Galene]

No, it's actually commercial spandex. Isn't it cool?!

[Mermaid Adriel]

that fabric is simply great *w* I'm sure this tail will look amazing in water!

[Mermaid Galene]

Thanks!

[MermaidMichelle]

It should be extremely flowy; it looks like a Princess dress! :mermaid kiss:

[Winged Mermaid]

Mermaid Galene that's so pretty!

[Mermaid Muir]

That tail is absolutely beautiful!

[Mermaid Galene]

Thanks, Iona and Muir. I'm thinking of cutting the fluke extension down to about 4 inches, though. As is, it creates a terrible amount of drag in the water. Or I could just keep it primarily for land gigs. I plan to make two new tails soon.

[Mermaid Momo]

I did a little mod to my first tail today: added fins and two layers of flouncy fin on the fluke. Can't wait to see how this looks in the water!

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[Mermaid Galene]

Thanks! I'm thinking I shouldn't hack it up. I know I'll be making new tails, and this one can just be my "easy swimming only" and dry land gig tail.

[Echidna]

it's perfect for an aquarium or tank gig ;)

my first 3D-tail is almost done, but I have a sinking feeling (lol pun) it will drag me to the bottom like a stone and be completely impossible to move in.
which is a shame, considered how nice it looks and how long I've worked on it.

will test it out next week or so.

[MermaidMichelle]

I look forward to seeing the results, and I recommend the shallow end!

[Mermaid Galene]

I look forward to pics, Caltuna!

And yep, Michelle, when I swam in that flouncy tail I didn't go beyond where I could stand up. I'll build up endurance with monofin alone before I start the deep end stuff.

[MermaidMichelle]

That is a very sound idea; I swam into the deep end my first time in a monofin, but that is only because I lifeguarded for nine years (and even I​ took a risk!)

[Mermaid Mhara]

Just wanted to show off my new photo a little :3 went swimming a while back in my tail, and LOVED the photos I got!!

P.S - this is my beach ;) hehe this beach is literally on my doorstep! I feel so blessed to live in such a place!

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Kekeke! First pic has mer crack!!!:lol:

Are they your parents?

Very lucky to have a beach on your doorstep, should swim everyday!

[Mermaid Mhara]

Oh my no!! I'd be worried if they were my parents :') hahaha...the man is EXTREMELY gay and the lady is a dear friend of mine. They're friends from a Witch Camp I go to annually and live nearby :)

Yes I would go swimming everyday if I didn't live in a place with such chaotic weather ;) one minute it's hot, the next freezing cold with thunder storms!! haha

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Swim in the warm spots... Hehehe! And btw, gay people can have kids too ya know.

So you're Wiccan? Sounds interesting and cool. I was class mates once with a Wiccan boy. He's now grown up and works for New Idea magazine as a medium. Has a page all to himself in that magazine.

[Mermaid Mhara]

Noo not Wiccan, some don't realise that Wicca is a very complex religion which requires a LOT in order to actually be labelled as a Wiccan.
I'm just a simple Pagan Witch :)
And yes Gay people can and do have children, but this man in particular hates Children of any sort! Calls them Gremlins paha.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Nice! Better get back to thread or admins will beat us with their sticks!

[Ariel-Starfish]

OK srr for the off-topic post, but what a cute teddy!! :D lol

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[Mermaid Mhara]

Ooooh I'm glad you went off topic Ariel! I hadn't seen that tail and it is GORGEOUS...!

[Ariel-Starfish]

@ Merman Vaughan, you look stunning in your tail! :D And my god am I jelly of your own private beach! :p btw, I'm thinking of getting a magic tail for our trip to greece in september, cince I won't get my neoprene/silicone tail with me. I'm to terryfied for losing it!

[Mermaid Mhara]

Aww thanks! :) I love my little beach and I live on the coast so in total we have around 10 beaches littered across the area :) plenty of private spots no one goes to!!

I'm thinking of making a few new skins for my tail to use with the magictail monofin...I'm stuck to fabric for now as I have no money for silicone lol!! I always admire your stunning Merbella's tail though! :) and can't wait to see how your tail comes along.

I wouldn't want to take a silicone tail with me far either tbh! I'd be far too scared of it getting lost or breaking. If you are thinking of getting a cheaper to take I really recommend magictail! :) I've had mine for three years now! still going strong, and they're some of the best looking fabric tails out there in my opinion.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Just beware, if you're tall like nearly 6 ft, it won't fit you lengthwise. But you can always chop off the fluke like I did and sew in extra fabric.

[Mermaid Galene]

Thanks, Ariel! That's my employee, Waldo T Grat Bear. He's actually quite a curmudgeon, and he hates water. (Loves beer and pizza.)

[MermaidMichelle]

Well, you are a very handsome merman, Vaughan, and very blessed to live so close to such lovely waters! As for the chaotic weather...well, you did​ say that you lived near a lot of witches...lol

[Mermaid Mhara]

Thankyou MermaidMichelle! :) hehe yes well...Witches may be something to do with it, although most locals blame the odd Merman often spotted swimming along the rivers and the beaches ;)

[Echidna]

next tail (3d scale krait) is finished. tried it out today.

putting it on (smuggled it underwater into the pool and then "quickly" squirmed inside when the guards weren't looking
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it was quite heavy, but my hope it would act like a millstone, drag me down and let me slither over the poolbottom like a benthos shark were dashed!

http://youtu.be/osQJ2DrwGAA

it was, just as expected, a whole world of drag though.
so while nice looking, probably not for swimming :p

now debating whether to make my 3d white dragon tail as planned, or just concentrate on tails I can speedily swim in.
(not that my normal fabric tails are that much faster :p seems like re-inventing the tail-wheel didn't work out quite as I'd hoped, ha.)

[Mermaid Wesley]

It looks cool regardless!


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[MermaidMichelle]

Indeed it does! The wider monofin gives one more push (my first monofin was pretty narrow, like yours) and will help you swim more speedily, so perhaps if you had that as the tip of your white dragon tail (with just a little taper in the centre)....

[Mermaid Galene]

Awesome look!

[Ottery]

https://24.media.tumblr.com/c8d9c02b254794ad61c1d540ec397ff0/tumblr_n6d774lVsd1r05pi3o1_1280.jpg

I know it's a bit rough, but it's not bad for a handmade tail! I'll probably be making another one eventually, but I needed one to practice in until then. :)

[MermaidMichelle]

That is AMAZING for a handmade tail! It is nice and shiny and the scale pattern works well! :mermaid kiss:

[Kaila Mermaid]

Recently did a little shoot with an iPhone and my MerTender at this river in Comfort. Not digging the blonde, personally, but it was for a job so I don't mind, haha. Can't wait to go back to my normal Auburn though
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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Nice pics Caltuna and Kaila!

[MermaidMichelle]

WOW those pictures are beautiful; they look like professional paintings, especially with the background so lush and the lighting so dappled!

I keep wondering though, what kind of job requires you to be blonde? Modeling? Character part?

[MermaidSidian]

you and your blue hair! haha i remember that! still awesome as always!

[Merman Arion]

My friend Claire, who is a professional french mermaid in Paris, made some photos this week-end with her new tail made by herself. She is also wearing the birthday presents I gave her this past week which have been made by Iona the Mermaid (the earrings and the necklace). It looks great on her! :D

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[Winged Mermaid]

Wow, she and her creations all look stunning!

[Merman Arion]

Wow, she and her creations all look stunning!

She will send me new photos soon. We will have a better view on your jewelry. Wait for them ;)

[Azurin Luna]

She looks very lovely :) The tail looks cool too, some different colors then most of us use

[Echidna]

wow, Claire is a super beautiful mermaid.
I love her tail, awesome colours.

[shimmygoddess]

love her tail....the colors are amazing!

[MermaidMichelle]

I know Claire; she and I are friends on Facebook and fortunately I know enough French to have read her college thesis on the mermaid 'subculture". I'm glad she is enjoying such success in tailmaking too! :mermaid kiss:

[Merman Arion]

My tail has been finished a few days ago and it has already arrived in Paris. Customs is currently holding it for now.

Here it is! :D

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[ShyMer]

Awesome!!! Those scales look pretty cool! What kind of monofin is in it?

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[Mermaid Muir]

My tail has been finished a few days ago and it has already arrived in Paris. Customs is currently holding it for now.

Here it is! :D

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Wow! That tail is gorgeous!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Stunning!!


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[Merman Arion]

another shot of my tail with another one who belongs to an english mermaid :)

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[Echidna]

very pretty.
is the second a "Splash" tail?
looks a lot like Raina's colorwise.

[Meshy]

Looks more Fire and Ice to me! Lookin' Good!

[MermaidMichelle]

I agree; it seems that, like your fellow French merfolk Claire, "everything in your world is blue."

Also, seeing that yin-yang looking clash of French ice and English fire makes me glad I'm Canadian; I live in the land where the English and French live in peace and relative harmony (just be sure to speak French in Quebec City!)

[PearlieMae]

Frenchie!! I'm so excited for you!!! It looks amazing! :yay:

[Cordelia]

Oh my! That is awesome. Also, customs is probably scratching their heads over this one. ^^

[MermaidMichelle]

I know, eh? I continue to be reminded of an old episode of Dinosaurs (an early-1990s sitcom similar to the Flintstones only live-action and performed by actors wearing animatronic dinosaur costumes) in which the teenage girl Charlene is anxious for her tail to grow in. At one point she orders a huge package in the mail...which turns out to be an artificial tail!

Hipster voice: You wouldn't understand. Seriously though, Cordelia, that is one of the best Hipster Ariel memes which I have yet seen! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

OMG! I remember that show! I watched Dinosaurs as a kid :)

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Also those tails are beautiful congrats both Alex and the other owner. Reminds me of avatar if benders were mermaids those would be from the water and fire nation haha

[Mermaid Pickles]

"Not da mama!" I remember Dinosaurs! I watched it too, even though I was pretty darn little.

[Trade Winds]

Arion, your tail is AWESOME!!!!

[MermaidBrandie]

another shot of my tail with another one who belongs to an english mermaid :)

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[MermaidMichelle]

OK; it seems a couple of you do understand!

Mermaid Isabel, I too am reminded of AVATAR: Not the James Cameron One; That Came Later. In particular, whenever Raven mentions her new Koi Fluke to me I think of the yin-yang koi lung fish of the moon at the end of the first season. They didn't take too well to fire, though....

Mermaid Pickles, I imagine you would have been quite young when Dinosaurs ended its run twenty years ago; you are still a very young lovely little mermaid! On the subject of koi, one thing I do like about Pokemon a lot are the Magikarp. I remember when I first saw them as a teenager I thought to myself, I would be SO nice to my Magikarp; they are SO useless that I just KNOW they turn into something amazing.... When I played I grabbed multiple Magikarp and cared for them lovingly until they evolved. They are just so cool, it's:

Love nurture love coddle love nurture ​DRAGON ARMY!

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Yes! Just yes! I never thought about the koi tail. That settles it there needs to be a line of avatar tails haha

[ShyMer]

Ha ha I love magikarp :b

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[Aziara]

Yay! Avatar: the last airbender, AND Dinosaurs fans? My day is made!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Just came home from work... A small box was waiting for me on the dinner table!

My new tail! So beautiful! Can't wait to swim in it!

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[Mermaid Galene]

Congrats! I ordered mine yesterday.

[MermaidMichelle]

Oooo rainbow pattern...and everything matches! Have (Fin) fun! :mermaid kiss:

[Meshy]

AWESOME! I want that color set too! Enjoy it! I'll have to wait to get mine.... need to pay bills first...

[Mermaid_Kenzee]

My tail has been finished a few days ago and it has already arrived in Paris. Customs is currently holding it for now.
Here it is! :D

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Thnx all! And it fits perfectly too, so no chopping off the fluke like I did for the Magictail.

[Lord Wukits]

Here is a prototype for my daughter. The deal was if she could swim with it I would make a tail for her that night. Well she loved it.

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1793.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1791.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1788.jpg.html



With the fins I had at the house I opted to work on a selkie tail(Selkie being seal like thus two independent flippers, which would make a mono fin an actual mer-tail). This is us (her actually) trying on and sewing the tail.

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1812.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1840.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1841.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1842.jpg.html


Unfortunately being my first full tail, I thought the suit liner would have been great as it was...

Nope it was see thru. So a quick sketch to show Emma Isabella (daughter) the design intent....
http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/MERMAIDTALE.png.html
And I whipped out my airbrush and started spraying.



Here is the final product of that ordeal.

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1917.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1909.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/P6210108.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/P6210115.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/P6210109.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/P6070198.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1913.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1911.jpg.html

http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/IMAG1908.jpg.html


http://youtu.be/GxR7KoJp49g


The dorsal fin/ribbon was dyed, but the swimsuit material doesn't hold well. Lessons learned were that the paint fades a little but really takes the elasticity out(and seemed to shrink the fabric) so I'll cut longer next time I airbrush paint on to a tail. I would still love to find dyes that will hold on to swimsuit material(or I guess I'll just make custom orders from a material manufacturer). The tails are designed to have the fins inserted on the bottom after the tail is put on the legs(for ease, they roll up like socks and you pop your fin on). The tip of the fluke is not sewn closed completely, this allows water in the tail to drain without bulging. Next project is a monotail/mer-tail project. I'll post step by step photos if interested. I bought a monofin from Wave fins, I love it. Lastly is that there is such thing as white swimwear/activeware that is opaque, should have gotten it.


edit: apparently I need to look at how to link photos..... you can right click and open in new tab/window to view. Sorry....

[MermaidMichelle]

It looks quite nice, and your daughter takes to such a swimming style quite well!

[Echidna]

so, my newest:
silvery white 3D scale tail.

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it's not quite finished, I need to work on the fluke and whatnot.
but I already think it will be my new signature tail, even though the krait tails look fancier haha.

[Lord Wukits]

Previous outgrown tail...

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee23/XCSTADS/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/P6181436.jpg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/P6181436.jpg.html)


New tail just finished (Still looking for a great dye for the fluke...

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee23/XCSTADS/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/10464322_10152042676415876_2085333874094777110_n.j pg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/10464322_10152042676415876_2085333874094777110_n.j pg.html)


http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee23/XCSTADS/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/10455311_10152042678460876_5031511934080203304_n.j pg (http://s228.photobucket.com/user/XCSTADS/media/Mermaid%20-%20Selkie/10455311_10152042678460876_5031511934080203304_n.j pg.html)

[Mermaid Michelle]

Just got my tail yesterday from http://www.magictail.de/https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfa1/t1.0-9/1908020_10203377150302764_281897888014137171_n.jpg

[Mermaid Galene]

Beautiful tails, Wukits and Michelle. And wow, Caltuna, your new tail is absolutely stunning!

[Merman Arion]

Just got my tail yesterday from http://www.magictail.de/

You should know that you're wearing it upside down on this picture

The color scheme on the front is actually meant for the back lol :p

[Mermaid Lily_Pad]

OMG Caltuna! Is that Knit, or Crochet? That is amazing! The only thing I can knit are blankets LOL. Thats cause it is a nice square. Hehehe. Is it just for pics?

[Echidna]

it's crochet, just like the newer krait tail I made last.

that one went so well I made the white one right after.
You can check my tailmaking thread (crazy crochet tail) where I detailed the process if you're interested.

and no, it's not just for pics, it's definitely made for swimming (though I'm even slower in that than in my fabric tails, but you can't have it all, right? ;) ).

[Mermaid Lily_Pad]

That is amazing! I would be scared to swim in it. It is so pretty!

[MermaidMichelle]

caltuna - Those scales are incredible; they look like silicone scales yet are crochet?!

Wukits - I'm glad to see that you are taking care of your growing mermaid (who apparently evolved from selkie to mermaid...lol)

Michelle - I see that I'm not the only MermaidMichelle on here; but I'm happy to share my name with one so beautiful, even if her tail is​ upside-down (I imagine it is lighter on the other side?) :mermaid kiss:

[Merman_Shawn]

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My very first tail arrived today. Mermagica made the skin, even though it's beautiful I don't recommend using them. They have no customer service and have an F rating with the BBB.

The monofin is a Finis Rapid that I cut into the fluke shape I wanted.

[Merman Arion]

Anyway, I think you look great in this picture :)

I'm happy for you that you finally got it.

[Merman_Shawn]

Thank you sir! Much appreciated!

[Mermaid Wesley]

I'm glad you ended up getting it! Looks great!


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[PearlieMae]

So many beautiful tails!

(I can't wait to add mine to the mix!)

[MermaidMichelle]

You look quite fine in that picture! You have this masculine androgyny about you which renders you quite handsome, and your well-shaped tail glitters in the sun like a galaxy!

[Mermaid Adriel]

My new tail :) (made with the collaboration of a dressmaker)

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[Seatan]

Very nice! Love the color choices.

[shimmygoddess]

Had to make my daughter a new tail..She has 4 now. LOL. 2 non swimmable, her Fin Fun is too small, so I made a new one the other day in under and hour. She was able to swim in it for the first time yesterday when we went to the YMCA :) they are great there! All the little girls wanted one and wanted to be her new best friend.

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[MermaidMichelle]

Oh that is so sweet and adorable; verily it must indeed be fun to stay at the YMCA!

The pictures are brilliant too, with the sunlight reflecting off the water and the shiny tail! Your daughter is very lucky to have a lovely mer-mum! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Adriel]

So cute! <3

[Mermaid Aglaia]

Hello i want to show you my second tail. The tailskin is the fabricscin from magictail but i use a other monofin. I use a cutted version of the Minos monofin (bigger version of the Hydra) and it fit perfekt. And the Lunocet Pro fits also perfekt.

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[mermaidmanuela]

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That's my absolutely first fabric tail :cool: (on Favignana island, Sicily)

[PearlieMae]

Okay, bit of a photo dump...:mermaid kiss:

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I'll post more on my tailmaking page!

[MermaidFaline]

Omg PearlieMae that tail is gorgeous! I love the colours!!

[MermaidFaline]

This is my current tail by Mermaid Kat Shop.

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[PearlieMae]

Had to make my daughter a new tail..She has 4 now. LOL. 2 non swimmable, her Fin Fun is too small, so I made a new one the other day in under and hour. She was able to swim in it for the first time yesterday when we went to the YMCA :) they are great there! All the little girls wanted one and wanted to be her new best friend.

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That pink tail looks like candy!!! Awesome!

[Mermaid Galene]

All these tails are such great eye candy!

[Mahi Mermaid]

Pearlie Mae! I loooove your tail! I remember when you first came up with just a few test scales! It looks absolutely amazing! And your top---I think I love that even more, it completely blends in with your skin!

[lynsea]

Pearlie Mae, I think you've made one of the first (if not few) transparent flukes so congrats! It looks as stunning as I'm sure we all imagined.

[Echidna]

That pink tail is adorable!

and the scales on Pearlie's tail are so shiny! :drool:

[Mermaid Nessie]

Left: My current AlexPlus tail made by me
Right: My first fabric tail made by Mermaid Mimi

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[Mermaid Wesley]

I love the rainbow colors on your Alex tail :)

[Chrissy]

Here is my MerNation tail

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[MermaidMichelle]

Oh wow; you're all so beautiful and shimmery! :mermaid kiss:

I know that Alex Plus is severely recommended against, but it looks really nice in this case!

[Mermaid Nessie]

Oh wow; you're all so beautiful and shimmery! :mermaid kiss:

I know that Alex Plus is severely recommended against, but it looks really nice in this case!

It's not, it's getting nearly impossible to upkeep and has some major down falls. However, it was a major learning experience. We all gotta start somewhere

[Mermaid Wesley]

It's not, it's getting nearly impossible to upkeep and has some major down falls. However, it was a major learning experience. We all gotta start somewhere

You're absolutely right! And I'm sure your next tail, weather homemade or purchased will be even better!

[MermaidMichelle]

As I said, it "looks nice". Raina wrote about Alex Plus in How to Be a Mermaid​ and it is she who recommends against it, as she has the experience. Since I have yet to disagree with her, I recommend against it too!

[empressmone]

Okay, bit of a photo dump...:mermaid kiss:

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I'll post more on my tailmaking page!

You and your tail is just GORGEOUS !!! :jawdrop::swoon::thumbs up::clap::D

[AniaR]

Nessie you gotta go introduce yourself in the introduction area :D

[Sherielle]

My new tail (which is a tail formerly used by Moongazer) is in my signature. It's from my first swim with it.

[Raayvhen]

I love your spiky dorsal!

[MermaidMichelle]

Yes, that dorsal is very impressive, and gives you something of a deep-dark-sea vibe! :mermaid kiss:

[Sherielle]

Thanks! I love the dorsal too. I was just so happy that the tail fit, lol!

[Moongazer]

Oh man it looks amazing on you!! It fits like a glove!! I'm so happy!

[Sherielle]

Thanks! I love the dorsal too. I was just so happy that the tail fit, lol!Thank YOU!!! Though I'll admit it's a bitch to get into, lol.

[Moongazer]

Yeah, it was really hard for me to get in as well.

[Rivertee]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/08/atasatam.jpg

Orca tail in the works.

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[PearlieMae]

Kaguria, that is so cool! I can't wait to see it completed! How's it swim?

[Rivertee]

Heavier than expected, it's spandx so any tips on painting it?

[Mermaid Isabel]

Okay, bit of a photo dump...:mermaid kiss:

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I'll post more on my tailmaking page!
OMG PEARLIEMAE!!!! THAT TAIL IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! ONE OF THE BEST I'VE SEEN SO FAR!!!! GOOD JOB!!! :D

[PearlieMae]

Heavier than expected, it's spandx so any tips on painting it?

Oooh, I'm not the one to ask about painting on spandex...


OMG PEARLIEMAE!!!! THAT TAIL IS ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! ONE OF THE BEST I'VE SEEN SO FAR!!!! GOOD JOB!!! :D

Thank you!!! Just wait until you see the new, transparent fluke! Hopefully, this weekend!

[Chrissy]

Pearlie, I just read your signature and am in tears laughing!!! :lol:

[PearlieMae]

She still says that to me...even while I have her taking photos with my good camera. :D

[Kaila Mermaid]

[QUOTE]She still says that to me...even while I have her taking photos with my good camera. :D[/QUOTE Oh My Gods that tail is BEAUTIFUL! What is it made of??

[PearlieMae]

Thank you, Kaila! It's all silicone, Pearl Ex and glitter...and power mesh...and Lexan...and...well, here:

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6109-PearlieMae-s-Silicone-Tail-Journey

:mermaid kiss:

[Kaila Mermaid]

I am absolutely floored by what you've done

[PearlieMae]

Ah...but there's more... a new translucent fluke is in the works...

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[Mermaid Kassandra]

O my God!
I've never seen something like this before!
It's like...WOW!!! I have no words for this O.O
Amazing! Congratulations PearlieMae this is a real masterpiece!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

WAAAAAH! So beautiful!!! Will you be selling them one day?

[PearlieMae]

Thanks, gang! There will be a layer in between the fluke halves, so it will be translucent, not transparent...I don't want the edges of the monofin to show.

And hopefully, yes, I will be taking orders soon!

[Fifi Tigg]

Thanks, gang! There will be a layer in between the fluke halves, so it will be translucent, not transparent...I don't want the edges of the monofin to show.

And hopefully, yes, I will be taking orders soon!

Do you have an idea of how much you will be charging for the tails?

[Arella]

Love it <3

[MermaidMichelle]

That is very impressive; transparent or translucent! It reminds me of the wings of Dragonflyer from the Sectaurs toy line of the 1980s; does anyone remember it?

[Mermaid Saoirse]

Finished my temporary skin for my Mahina fun until I can afford the neoprene :D
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[PearlieMae]

Thanks, everyone! :mermaid kiss:

Michelle, I based them on cicada wings...my favorite bug! My daughter might remember the Sectaurs, but I don't offhand.

"In the imaginal and dream realms of the Greek mythology variety, cicadas were originally human, but they were easily enchanted humans. The Muses, who were fairy-nymph-goddess like beings, played such lovely music for them one summer that they danced all through the day and night. They danced so long and so wholeheartedly, that they died without realizing it. The muses took pity on them, and granted them new lives as creatures who never needed to sleep or eat, and would only sing all day and night. This is when they became cicadas."

Fifi, Considering the amount of labor that goes into making a tail like this, it won't be inexpensive. With the built-in top and custom monofin (with translucent fluke), probably starting at around $3000 US. It's a lot of money for a lot of work, I know, but considering, for instance, that each individual scale can have upwards of 5 separate processes to achieve a certain effect...well, you can see from my tailmaking thread how much goes into the making! :phew: :D

I do love making them, though!

[Kishiko]

Thanks, everyone! :mermaid kiss:

Michelle, I based them on cicada wings...my favorite bug! My daughter might remember the Sectaurs, but I don't offhand.

"In the imaginal and dream realms of the Greek mythology variety, cicadas were originally human, but they were easily enchanted humans. The Muses, who were fairy-nymph-goddess like beings, played such lovely music for them one summer that they danced all through the day and night. They danced so long and so wholeheartedly, that they died without realizing it. The muses took pity on them, and granted them new lives as creatures who never needed to sleep or eat, and would only sing all day and night. This is when they became cicadas."

Fifi, Considering the amount of labor that goes into making a tail like this, it won't be inexpensive. With the built-in top and custom monofin (with translucent fluke), probably starting at around $3000 US. It's a lot of money for a lot of work, I know, but considering, for instance, that each individual scale can have upwards of 5 separate processes to achieve a certain effect...well, you can see from my tailmaking thread how much goes into the making! :phew: :D

I do love making them, though!

Oh Lord. If I ever had more money than sense I would buy 3 of your tails! Also, what do you mean built-in top?

[Mermaid Galene]

Saoirse, your tail looks great! Very fishlike.

[PearlieMae]

Oh Lord. If I ever had more money than sense I would buy 3 of your tails! Also, what do you mean built-in top?

The scaled top is attached to the tail at the sides and the neck strap slips over your head like a halter top.

[PearlieMae]

Finished my temporary skin for my Mahina fun until I can afford the neoprene :D
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Ooooh! I love the silver!

[Mermaid Saoirse]

Thanks Galene and PearlieMae! It's really flattering to get compliments from two wonderful mermaids such as yourselves. ^.^

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Pearlie, if you ever decide to just sell the flukes, I'd buy one in an instant!!

[PearlieMae]

Hmmmm...I was thinking of offering components so people could build their own...you would have so many options! I will have to do a cost analysis.

Soon as I get this one finished, I want to start on a new fluke design I've been thinking about. :)

[Princess Pearl]

My new tail. It's just a Fin Fun in the scaled purple colour, but it's my first step!


http://youtu.be/EnyRR3kgeDE

[Sherielle]

I would buy a Pearlie fluke in a heartbeat. They look almost like stained glass.

[Mermaid Galene]

Ditto!

[MermaidMichelle]

Your tail still looks quite fine, GirlChris, and congratulations on not drowning! :mermaid kiss:

[Fun123joker]

ok ok ok ok ok ok ok great news. so some dudes are going to my mom's school to pick up and recycle old computers (i had to carry some of the computers from place to place god were those old!)
so my mom wanted to take advantage and throw away some of our old computers but she didnt want to do it until she got the old pictures.

and look what i uncovered

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i found pictures of my first mermaid tail! man this was when i had long hair! so like when i was 10. thing is i didnt make it. my mom got a lady she knew to make it. thing is she wasnt sure so she only made the leg part but im fine with a open monofin! i did eventually make a cover for the monofin but i cant find pictures of those yet. all of the other people in the pictures are my sisters and bro. but dude like whoa major throw back!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

pics don't work :(

[Fun123joker]

what about now?

[Mermaid Fenicia]

now they work :)

[MermaidMichelle]

So let me get this straight....You are actually a beautiful young lady and not a strange snail-fish wearing '80s sunglasses?

[Fun123joker]

That’s was we want you to think
i- i mean
i find it so ...whats the word? intresting that everyone thinks its a type of slug. who knew people didnt know what a cow/box fish was. but yeah

[Mermaid Melusinah]

That’s was we want you to think
i- i mean
i find it so ...whats the word? intresting that everyone thinks its a type of slug. who knew people didnt know what a cow/box fish was. but yeah

I have seen them when i went diving and spearfishing in the FL Keys! they are cute fish up close! :D

[Kishiko]

So let me get this straight....You are actually a beautiful young lady and not a strange snail-fish wearing '80s sunglasses?

OHMYLORD IM DEAD :lol: :lol:

[Firemaid]

My new tail!!! it'll be done in a few days! It is specially designed to fit under my growing belly!
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[Raayvhen]

Oh good lord.

One of these days I'll be able to afford a tail from you.

[Mizuko]

My new tail!!! it'll be done in a few days! It is specially designed to fit under my growing belly!
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*dies*
I. Love. This. Colour. Scheme. Its like all my fantasies in one tail!!! haha! You'll look so perfect in it!! :D

[Ayla of Duluth]

My finfolk tail color scheme is inspired by your cotton candy tail, I love the color schemes you come up with. They remind me of the fantasy cartoons I used to watch as a kid. <3

[Fun123joker]

firemermaid , your tails are made out of magic. its true

[MermaidMichelle]

It looks that way, and the fluke and colour scheme fit your name, Firemaid (I should know)! :mermaid kiss:

[Dancing Fish]

My daughter is begging me to post our pictures!
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These are monofins from Fin Fun, covered with tailskins I made from shiny lycra.

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Here's Rowan's gorgeous Fin Fun printed spandex tail, matched with their swimsuits.

I have to say, you may not get a lot of propulsion from the Fin Fun monofin, but their mermaid scale print is astoundingly beautiful in the water!

[MermaidMichelle]

Awww you look so lovely and adorable; mummy and daughter mermaid! :mermaid kiss:

[Carolina Mermaid]

Made this one for my cousin last night. It's her first tail!

[MermaidMichelle]

As someone said (at the risk of crossing Disney Princesses), "It's all so magical...."

That's one thing I might regret about my own childhood: I didn't spend nearly enough of it as a fish....

[Tail-LessMermaid]

2368423685 The back and the front of my very first tail. I just finished sewing everything, It's a plain Lycra fabric tail. The purple is lighter than it looks and I did some fin detail work on it. I haven't swam in it yet but I'm gonna wear a plain black bikini bra. I'm thinking on adding some scrap purple fabric around the edges at the top to stop from the continuous black effect the bra has with the top of the tail. Any opinions from more experienced mers? (btw sorry about the random leg in the pic)

[MermaidMichelle]

It looks like you won't be a tail-less mermaid much longer! The scrap purple would go well with the top, though the simple bikini bra is also a reasonable option; a mermaid should think about whether the biologically "fish" part of her extends above the waist at all, and if so she needs to be able to explain why only the bra area is also fish-like! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Meara]

Sorry if all these are super huge, I can't get them any smaller for some reason.

All self-made.
Legging set and slip on fluke, no monofin.

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Full sequin tail.

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Seashell top

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Cool! Looks very pretty Meara!

[Lydia Lobster]

Wow! I Love the sequin tail!

[MermaidMichelle]

Wow! You are one sparkly little fishy beneath the waves! :mermaid kiss: I also like the metallic look of the seashell bra!

[Firemaid]

My finfolk tail color scheme is inspired by your cotton candy tail, I love the color schemes you come up with. They remind me of the fantasy cartoons I used to watch as a kid. <3

This is pretty funny..