Mortimers rush fabric tail for the Coney Meet Up

[Marinus Mortimer]

Hey so i was going to post this stuff on my other tail making thread but decided to go ahead and post it in a new thread dedicated to this fabric tail instead.
So first of all this wont be a tail that i want to last forever or anything like that its just for this one meet up, but that doesn't mean that I wont be putting all my efforts to make it a great tail.

The tail will be made from recycled fabrics the tail body is an old licra spancex leggings my mom donated for this and the fluke and extra fins will me made with tshirt fabrics the fabrics i got are white so ill probably paint on it a pretty color scheme but not anything i have designed up to now i want this one to be a unique tail from the ones ill have.
This tail is not designed for water use as i will be using cotton fabric for the fluke its mostly for posing and stuff on the meet up even though ill probably take it for a swim because i haven't seen my home (the sea [emoji305]) for 2 years now so i wont resist the urge to swim...

Ill probably go with greens and yellows or idk something different lol &
the monofin ill do like i did for my goodbye meet up in Perto Rico i made a monofin with a peice of plastic cardboard and tape and it held up pretty good i swam and everything lol i took pics and they came out great i would use that tail again but its still in Puerto Rico stored with most of my stuff waiting to be shipped some day.

[Marinus Mortimer]

So i finished un doing the seams the ran down the legs now im left with two seams to sow looking at it ill probably do like long side fins that run from my hips down, i was thinking of using one of the seams for a dorsal but that would leave me with a seam down the front which i dont like the sound of lol
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[Shaylee Moon]

Im super excited to see what colors you end up using


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Im drawing something right now lol!


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[Marinus Mortimer]

So yeah the back will be more orangey yellow cause i always do dark to light from dorsal to center front. It'll either be a white belly or almost white yellowish belly but the point is that i goes dark pack light front. Do y'all like? Is definitely something different from my usual personal tail designs but i like it!



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[JadeSparrow]

I like it. I haven't seen anyone with such design before and I think it's really unique :D

[Marinus Mortimer]

I like it. I haven't seen anyone with such design before and I think it's really unique :D

Thanks Jade i worked hard thinking of what i could do for this tail and decided to just let my hands do the talking ans this is what i came up with, im glad you like it hun.


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[Marinus Mortimer]

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Got the materials today !


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[Aurelian]

Can't wait to see how this turns out!

[Marinus Mortimer]

Yes me either im experimenting on colors now


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[.MermaidSophia.]

So resourceful! Love it! :dance::dance::dance::dance:

[Marinus Mortimer]

Thanks ! I am good at making things from recycled materials

Experimenting on shading and how the colors act on the fabric, so far so good.
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[Mermaid Ankhali]

When's the Coney Island Meetup again?

[Marinus Mortimer]

When's the Coney Island Meetup again?

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[Marinus Mortimer]

Started cutting the fabric for the long side fins but im going to need more tshirts for the fluke cause y'all know i don't do small flukes!


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Well i wont be using tshirts no more ive decided to use this bed sheet i would have preferred white but there are none in my house so this one will have to do, ill be tracing out the pattern on the sheet and begin sowing by tonight.

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[Marinus Mortimer]

Deff going to need more paint especially for the fluke.

Working on the sife fins now...

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[Mermaid Kassandra]

I'm in love with the painting scheme! I'm definitely following this! :)

[Marinus Mortimer]

I'm in love with the painting scheme! I'm definitely following this! :)

Thanks Kass im actually painting right now its lots of fun creating something then seeing it come to life!


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[Marinus Mortimer]

First layer of blues


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Done with white base for the fluke halves
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[Marinus Mortimer]

One step closer


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[Mermaid Kassandra]

Thanks Kass im actually painting right now its lots of fun creating something then seeing it come to life!


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I completely agree with you!
Anyway those blue spots are mesmerizing, you're a true artist I really love them and I can't wait to see the final result more that before now!

[Marinus Mortimer]

I completely agree with you!
Anyway those blue spots are mesmerizing, you're a true artist I really love them and I can't wait to see the final result more that before now!

Thanks Kass your an inspiration!

So finally time to begin painting the tail body...
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[Marinus Mortimer]

Progress. Back painted...

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[Mermaid Kassandra]

Thanks Kass your an inspiration!

So finally time to begin painting the tail body...
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Me an inspiration? I'm a mess, did I mentioned that while making my tail I had silicone also in my hair most of the time? ��
Anyway as I see your progress I am more in love with your tail than with mine! Those spots really came out perfectly, the seems so organic!

[Marinus Mortimer]

Me an inspiration? I'm a mess, did I mentioned that while making my tail I had silicone also in my hair most of the time? ��
Anyway as I see your progress I am more in love with your tail than with mine! Those spots really came out perfectly, the seems so organic!

Yes by just commenting on here you motivate me to strive forward and finish.

Also this tail is not the "Extended" one im making this is a fabric tail im making for the mermaid parade and meet up in Coney Island but i may be able to make it an extended tail just not for water use [emoji848]. Now you got me thinking! See why i say your a good source of inspiration.


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[Shaylee Moon]

This is looking fantastic!!!


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[Trident True]

the Colours are simple and bright and the pattern is something else :) however instead of painting the tail the base colours wouldn't it of been easier to by the fabric in the desired colour then painted on you patten?

[Marinus Mortimer]

This is looking fantastic!!!


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Thanks Sister its been fun making it.






the Colours are simple and bright and the pattern is something else :) however instead of painting the tail the base colours wouldn't it of been easier to by the fabric in the desired colour then painted on you patten?

Yes for sure but this is just a rush tail its for like a one time thing so i used wat was available in my house already.


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[Mermaid Kassandra]

Yes by just commenting on here you motivate me to strive forward and finish.

Also this tail is not the "Extended" one im making this is a fabric tail im making for the mermaid parade and meet up in Coney Island but i may be able to make it an extended tail just not for water use [emoji848]. Now you got me thinking! See why i say your a good source of inspiration.


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Oh I had no idea I could do this, I'm so happy that I can help people in some ways ��
I'm so happy I could help you have new ideas!
Oh fins it would be awesome to see this tail as an extended one! You definitely need to try!

[Marinus Mortimer]

Oh I had no idea I could do this, I'm so happy that I can help people in some ways ��
I'm so happy I could help you have new ideas!
Oh fins it would be awesome to see this tail as an extended one! You definitely need to try!

Yes ill take it into consideration for my second extended tail!


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[Mermaid Kassandra]

Yes ill take it into consideration for my second extended tail!


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You're already thinking about making a second extended tail?

[Marinus Mortimer]

You're already thinking about making a second extended tail?

Yes im have plans for 3 different types of tails...


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[Mermaid Kassandra]

Yes im have plans for 3 different types of tails...


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I bet we're going to see a new tailmaing thread soon after you complete this two projects then!
I'm so excited! :D

[Marinus Mortimer]

I bet we're going to see a new tailmaing thread soon after you complete this two projects then!
I'm so excited! :D

Yes. Probably not an extended tail but a more realistic (thicker) regular length mermaid tail.

Also a progress pic of the tail painting progress...
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[Shaylee Moon]

Yes. Probably not an extended tail but a more realistic (thicker) regular length mermaid tail.

Also a progress pic of the tail painting progress...
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I love how the material from body to fin is actually different and the fin has a nice shine even though painted so it def looks like a fin. I love it.


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[Marinus Mortimer]

I love how the material from body to fin is actually different and the fin has a nice shine even though painted so it def looks like a fin. I love it.


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Thanks sister, the fabric i used for the fins is a different kind of fabric than the tail body and haves lots more layers of paint.


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[Shaylee Moon]

Thanks sister, the fabric i used for the fins is a different kind of fabric than the tail body and haves lots more layers of paint.


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I think I will do the same for my practice tail! Likena shiny type fabric for fins


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[Marinus Mortimer]

I think I will do the same for my practice tail! Likena shiny type fabric for fins


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Lots of people use organza fabric it has a nice shine to it


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[Shaylee Moon]

Lots of people use organza fabric it has a nice shine to it


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Ohhh organza is too sheer for my liking
Also I don't currently have any [emoji23]


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Ohhh organza is too sheer for my liking
Also I don't currently have any [emoji23]


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Im sure there are textile paints that have glitter and stuff?
Painting a design for u on photoshop lol ill send it to you soon but if i don't like it ill do it by hand...


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[Shaylee Moon]

Im sure there are textile paints that have glitter and stuff?
Painting a design for u on photoshop lol ill send it to you soon but if i don't like it ill do it by hand...


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I cannot wait to see it!
And heck yeah I'll see about getting glitter paints


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Been busy today sculpting ant painting now figuring out the whole cutting the tail down the back to add a zipper and double dorsals!
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[Marinus Mortimer]

So yes im making the cut tomorrow before i add the blue spots so that i can line them up with the ones on the dorsals im going to have 2 dorsals. This is a preview

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[Marinus Mortimer]

Update i finished adding the zipper and getting it to close was not an easy job!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170609/19027128000ac14394283e60f93912a2.jpg


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[LeeniusUnicorn]

It is looking awesome!


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[Mermaid Kassandra]

I knew it! This tail looks mesmerizing!
A great job my dear friend! I just can't wait to see it finished and some pics or videos of you in it!

[Marinus Mortimer]

It is looking awesome!


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I knew it! This tail looks mesmerizing!
A great job my dear friend! I just can't wait to see it finished and some pics or videos of you in it!

Thanks you guys! Im doing the last blue spots today hopefully by tomorrow ill be painting the fuke


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Im definitely making this tail in silicone once i have the chance!!!



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[Marinus Mortimer]

Last minute finishing touches and attaching the fluke. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/cc3e331f9cf256446b54fc3ed2437334.jpg


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Unfortunately i didn't have time to sow the fluke shut so it kinda looks weird in some pics but i turned out great. What do you guys think?



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[Keiris]

You did a GREAT job and you look like you're having fun! AWESOME!

[Marinus Mortimer]

You did a GREAT job and you look like you're having fun! AWESOME!

Thanks K, yes i was having lots of fun the whole weekend was awesome!


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[.MermaidSophia.]

I'm crying [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] you're so talented!!


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[Marinus Mortimer]

I'm crying [emoji24][emoji24][emoji24] you're so talented!!


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Thank you very much! ❤️[emoji1434][emoji257]


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[Shaylee Moon]

It turned out fantastic!!!!


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[Mermaid Kassandra]

You did such a wonderful job with this tail! As I said before to you it is so organic to look like a real fish :D

I love your pics in the pool you look so happy! :D

[Marinus Mortimer]

Thanks guys! [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]


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[Marinus Mortimer]

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[Marinus Mortimer]

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[AniaR]

looking great

[Marinus Mortimer]

looking great

Thanks Raina i cant wait for Next Mermania where i can meet the rest of us!


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[malinghi]

Did you go to the parade?

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[Marinus Mortimer]

Did you go to the parade?

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Yes it was amazing i got to meet some awesome MerFolk


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Decided to use the silicone I had to give this tail new life by adding caulk scales to the body this was just an experiment cause my intention was to simply fix the damaged areas on my Mazu tail cause I use it a lot so seance I only needed a few drips of silicone to fix the 3 little ripped parts then I had a full silicone tube but I didn't want to waste it so I made this upgrade I'm going to the meet up tomorrow down in NYC so I won't finish it now but I'll soon have a second Hybrid Silicone Tail!



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[Shaylee Moon]

Decided to use the silicone I had to give this tail new life by adding caulk scales to the body this was just an experiment cause my intention was to simply fix the damaged areas on my Mazu tail cause I use it a lot so seance I only needed a few drips of silicone to fix the 3 little ripped parts then I had a full silicone tube but I didn't want to waste it so I made this upgrade I'm going to the meet up tomorrow down in NYC so I won't finish it now but I'll soon have a second Hybrid Silicone Tail!



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Thats pretty neat!


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Thats pretty neat!


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Thanks [emoji1434]


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[Marinus Mortimer]

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I like that they are clear!


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