Fabric Tail Appreciation Thread

[Mermaid Alea]

Very smart I think my first tail that I painted would have looked wayy better if I made a stencil. Your fabric tails are definitely inspiring, especially because I LOVE purple!

[Little_Orca]

Thanks ^_^ My best scale work I feel is still my Lantern tail, which I used no stencil like I do on the others. Well, that is until I release images later of a finished Emerald Queen. ;)

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

I realized I never posted my fabric tail here. Time to fix that!

https://36.media.tumblr.com/6acec7f948a0c72491bb6f61ec538dcd/tumblr_o60deqEFKj1safyneo1_1280.jpg

It's black spandex with sequinned fabric laid over it, and a neoprene fluke.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I realized I never posted my fabric tail here. Time to fix that!

https://36.media.tumblr.com/6acec7f948a0c72491bb6f61ec538dcd/tumblr_o60deqEFKj1safyneo1_1280.jpg

It's black spandex with sequinned fabric laid over it, and a neoprene fluke.
Nice! Did you sequin the fabric yourself or is it already sequinned?

[Echidna]

wow!
love the fluke shape!

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

It's pre-sequinned. the fabric is just a mesh with sequins sewed to it. (why it has to be layered over spandex.) It's this stuff, only in black http://www.joann.com/performance-fabric---flapper-holo-sequin-black-poly/14285373.html

The fluke was originally longer, but I recently cut it down to fit the shape of my Aquarius and I've found myself much more satisfied with the shape

[Mermaid Jaffa]

It's pre-sequinned. the fabric is just a mesh with sequins sewed to it. (why it has to be layered over spandex.) It's this stuff, only in black http://www.joann.com/performance-fabric---flapper-holo-sequin-black-poly/14285373.html

The fluke was originally longer, but I recently cut it down to fit the shape of my Aquarius and I've found myself much more satisfied with the shape
Oh nice fabric. I thought it was something like this. https://www.theremnantwarehouse.com.au/bedazzled-embroidered-sequins-gold.html

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

Nope, the sequins are a lot closer together, and are round. They can also move and shift, since they're only sewn on at the top. . . this also means I always shed a few whenever I go anywhere. xD

[The Magic Crafter]

Whoa! exdraghunt! It looks fabulous! It's not too often that you see a black tail! :eek:

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

If you all want to see how my fabric tail swims:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeoHzDeRyr4

It is very sparkly.

[Mermaid Arabella]

LOVE IT!!!

[Mermaid Ankhali]

Your tail is beautiful! May I ask what paint you used?


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[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

On the fluke? Just a variety of acrylic paints. I've repainted it several times over the years, using whatever I can pick up at the craft store

[Mermaid Whisper]

WARNING: Huge image!

This is my custom Celtic Green tail from Fin Fun. I just got it yesterday! I've taken it in a good bit since the picture and might add some of my spray-on glitter. I need to step up my tail selfie game!

http://mermaidwhisper.weebly.com/uploads/7/9/6/3/79632340/8335409_orig.jpg

[Luna Dreamtide]

Mini merling in her new painted fabric tail.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/30a98d50f48e84129e7115ac51799019.jpg

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Mini merling in her new painted fabric tail.
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160505/30a98d50f48e84129e7115ac51799019.jpg

Cute! But is that air trapped in her tail or just a funny angle that makes it look like it?

[Luna Dreamtide]

Cute! But is that air trapped in her tail or just a funny angle that makes it look like it?
There is air in the fluke yes. But because it was evenly distributed I didn't mind the 3D effect it gave and left it :)

[Sapphire Mermaid]

I am going to be so excited to post here when my tail is done! Seeing all of these amazing tails has got be all keen to work on mine this weekend. I seriously love that there is a whole section of the site that loves the fabric ones as much as I do! I can't wait to show you guys when I am done! :D:D:dance::rainbow:

[Coral Corey]

I am going to be so excited to post here when my tail is done! Seeing all of these amazing tails has got be all keen to work on mine this weekend. I seriously love that there is a whole section of the site that loves the fabric ones as much as I do! I can't wait to show you guys when I am done! :D:D:dance::rainbow:I'm in the same boat. Mine still needs some extra fins and some more paint

[landlockedmermaid]

Beautiful, that will look so lovely when your done.

[Nerdmaid Faith]

I made a video to help all the new mermaids on choosing a fabric tail! Let me know what you guys think of it.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NL-mv1LbMxQ

[mermaidenspins]

OMG! I so want to do this type of tail! I am patiently waiting for the new black Mahina merfin in my size... but would you mind sharing the trick or how you blended the fabric portion of your tail onto the Mahina? It does look like the Mahina, am I right? I found some lovely new scale patterns on Spoonflower.com, and I want to make a fabric tail with one seam zipper down the back, and make the fabric just blend right onto the fin like you have! Looks amazing! I love the whole ensemble you have put together there!
I have one other question for fabric tail MAKERS out there- do any of you ever use the swimsuit lining fabric inside the tails to smooth out the appearance of legs and keep you warmer? I also hear many spandex tails end up being see through, and using the lining fabric may keep it from letting the light shone through the tails...
Anyway, thanks for listening, and I hope to get answers to BOTH my questions!

[Neptunie2]

Went for my first swim today! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160705/6cbb92b20bccd9b10a877ec8b5843a30.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160705/6610edb1483176781501ba3c36c44e4a.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160705/f588ab21923d8d0bdc22c51e241ef91d.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160705/c6a16154c329d55411ff6d1c624f64e6.jpg


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

Really enjoyed the video! It's really nicely put together, and I'm totally going to be sending it to my younger sister and her friends who are on the market for fabric tails!

Also looking forward to your review on the Mirage!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Did you make the fabric slip go over the Merfin as well? Or did you paint your fin? Its so lovely

[Nerdmaid Faith]

Really enjoyed the video! It's really nicely put together, and I'm totally going to be sending it to my younger sister and her friends who are on the market for fabric tails!

Also looking forward to your review on the Mirage!
thank you so much! I'm planning on filming my review this weekend!

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[Sunset Nereid]

I've got two tails so far. I'm in love with them for very different reasons! I'm still thinking of getting a third and doing product reviews once it comes in. I have had a few people ask me where to get them since they've seen pictures of mine. I'm half tempted to do product reviews for adult would be mers on youtube.

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[mermaid_ashes]

I've got two tails so far. I'm in love with them for very different reasons! I'm still thinking of getting a third and doing product reviews once it comes in. I have had a few people ask me where to get them since they've seen pictures of mine. I'm half tempted to do product reviews for adult would be mers on youtube.

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I saw these on Facebook, and wanted to ask who made them? they are amazing, I love the detail.

Nevermind I found out its Sun Tails. :D

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Honestly I'm becoming more and more impressed with fabric tails! There are SO many beautiful tails out there, maybe I'll get a new fabric one soon:)

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[Mermaid Sirenia]

Okay that post wasn't meant to be a reply lol

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[Rivertee]

Lol the app does that sometimes. How've you been Sirenia?

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Lol the app does that sometimes. How've you been Sirenia?
I've been great! It's been so long since I've been on this site, glad to be back though!

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[Sunset Nereid]

I saw these on Facebook, and wanted to ask who made them? they are amazing, I love the detail.

Nevermind I found out its Sun Tails. :D

Yes! the one to the right is Sun Tails, the one to the left is Mermaker. I highly suggest Sun Tails, though! I really love their monofin after I did a little adjusting to make it fit.

[Ligeia]

Hello everyone! I've been stalking this thread for aaaages as I waited for my Suntails mermaid tail. I got to hit the water with it several times and managed to grab some pictures!! I absolutely love it. I swam ridiculously better when I put the tail on versus with just the monofin which was a huge surprise for me. It was wonderful and I made it from one side of the lake to the other after a bit of practice! It was so much fun and I had quite a few people watching me! Two little girls got excited and wanted to pet my tail. I'm in love!

You can find the pictures on my Instagram here (https://www.instagram.com/mermaid_ligeia/)! They're too big to tag here. :(

[Mermaid Arabella]

Fun pictures from a cosplay photoshoot meetup at a creek a couple weekends ago! There are more in an album, if you wanna click on my profile, but these show off the fabric tail nicely :) It's a SunTail skin but I ripped off the fluke and attached a new one to fit my Hydra monofin, then added some extra fabric at the waist.
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[Nerdmaid Faith]

I just got my new suntails skin! Absolutely in love with the colour and it swims beautifully.
https://youtu.be/EDvQqkMxZhU

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[MermaidBrandie]

I've been really considering getting a fabric tail skin from FinFun but after swimming in Arabella's suntail one yesterday I think I'll get one of there's instead. :)

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[Nerdmaid Faith]

I've been really considering getting a fabric tail skin from FinFun but after swimming in Arabella's suntail one yesterday I think I'll get one of there's instead. :)

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Oooh what colour?

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[MermaidBrandie]

Oooh what colour?

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I'm considering the Bali since it's nice and tropical looking. My mirage Merfin fits in the sun tails perfectly!

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[Nerdmaid Faith]

I'm considering the Bali since it's nice and tropical looking. My mirage Merfin fits in the sun tails perfectly!

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I like that one too! And I also have a Mirage that looks just perfect in a SunTail.

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[MermaidBrandie]

I like that one too! And I also have a Mirage that looks just perfect in a SunTail.

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Its really nice since my friends fin fun won't keep the mirage covered when she's swimming.

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[Nerdmaid Faith]

Its really nice since my friends fin fun won't keep the mirage covered when she's swimming.

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Yeah I'm contemplating whether or not to get one of FinFun's as I can fit a size 12 better but I fear that the fluke won't fit my Mirage as nicely. It is barely covered by my medium magictail

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[MermaidBrandie]

Yeah I'm contemplating whether or not to get one of FinFun's as I can fit a size 12 better but I fear that the fluke won't fit my Mirage as nicely. It is barely covered by my medium magictail

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My friend uses my mirage with hers and it never stays over the monofin. If you get one you'll want to sew Velcro or a zipper in it for sure.

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[Nerdmaid Faith]

My friend uses my mirage with hers and it never stays over the monofin. If you get one you'll want to sew Velcro or a zipper in it for sure.

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Yeah I'm considering doing that... do you know if there are any forums or tutorials on how to do that? I have the sewing abilities of a blind duck.

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[MermaidBrandie]

Yeah I'm considering doing that... do you know if there are any forums or tutorials on how to do that? I have the sewing abilities of a blind duck.

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I kind of floundered around with it until I got it right.

Maybe not around here but I'm sure there's a few on YouTube. Just general "how to sew in ____" ya know?

Use a zig zag stitch for sure though, and Velcro would be the easiest option.

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[Mermaid Fenicia]

The next tailskin that I'll be making for myself will be fabric as it's a cosplay ;)

[MermaidBrandie]

The next tailskin that I'll be making for myself will be fabric as it's a cosplay ;)
Oooo of what?


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[Mermaid Fenicia]

Mermaid version of Super Sonico (but not as naked as the statue) ;)

[A_Koi_Mermaid]

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My Finfun and Unlimited_Beta's Suntail, chilling at the pool. <3

[LittleSiren24]

New Mermaid here! I'm working on a spandex tail to get started. I got the fabric on the red tag rack at JoAnns and tested several painting techniques on it. I can't wait to get this thing started. I'm waiting on my monofin. I tried to make one myself and failed several times. Bit the bullet and bought one on Amazon. 38319

[Lili]

Littlesiren, your fluke design is very interesting, I can't wait to see what you make, I really like how you chose to add those bits hanging off the tail

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[MermaidBrandie]

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My Finfun and Unlimited_Beta's Suntail, chilling at the pool. <3
I love the new finfuns! I hope they do more like these!

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[Mermaid Arabella]

Mermaid version of Super Sonico (but not as naked as the statue) ;)

I <3 <3 <3 Super Sonico!!!!!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I already have that statue of mermaid Sonico ;) (still need to take a pic of it for my collection page)

[Claricia]

I've been lurking the forums for a while and haven't seen this idea tossed around... I might have missed it, but here it goes, anyway:

I see a lot of people talking about wanting a more realistic look with fabric tails - scales, more specifically. Has anyone thought of trying fake flower petals? You can buy them in bulk, they're relatively cheap, they give you a lot of colour options, as well as different shapes, textures, and fabrics. Maybe they can even be waterproofed or ... something? I don't know. But they'd give the look of scales, and I think they'd help hide legs/knees/ankles/etc..

[Mermaid Mia]

I've been lurking the forums for a while and haven't seen this idea tossed around... I might have missed it, but here it goes, anyway:

I see a lot of people talking about wanting a more realistic look with fabric tails - scales, more specifically. Has anyone thought of trying fake flower petals? You can buy them in bulk, they're relatively cheap, they give you a lot of colour options, as well as different shapes, textures, and fabrics. Maybe they can even be waterproofed or ... something? I don't know. But they'd give the look of scales, and I think they'd help hide legs/knees/ankles/etc..

That is an AMAZING idea. Would you mind if I tried this sometime?


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[Claricia]

That is an AMAZING idea. Would you mind if I tried this sometime?


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I'm all for sharing ideas. :) It isn't something I've been able to test out yet, but I can't imagine it not being worth a try. I'd imagine you'd get more movement with the petals, in comparison to silicone scales, too, and less weight. You could use them to hide seams, sew them on in patches (like those tights that have patches of silicone scales attached to sheer pantyhose,) mix up the colors, etc.. And because they're fabric, they're easier to reshape, modify, dye, and embellish. I think it'd be really fun to try out.

[MermaidSasha]

That sounds like a pretty interesting idea, whoever tries this please post pics ^.^

[Mermaid Arabella]

Darn, I wish I still had the giant amounts of fake Aspen leaves leftover from my wedding! WHY did I make a wreath instead of a mermaid tail?! D:

[Celaeno]

https://www.facebook.com/CelaenoTheSeaWitch/videos/526460930895142/

I took my first ever tail out for a test swim! It's made out of a couple pairs of leggings and needs a lot of tweaking, but I'm overall pleased with how it came out.

[Mermaid Chrissa]

I've been lurking the forums for a while and haven't seen this idea tossed around... I might have missed it, but here it goes, anyway:

I see a lot of people talking about wanting a more realistic look with fabric tails - scales, more specifically. Has anyone thought of trying fake flower petals? You can buy them in bulk, they're relatively cheap, they give you a lot of colour options, as well as different shapes, textures, and fabrics. Maybe they can even be waterproofed or ... something? I don't know. But they'd give the look of scales, and I think they'd help hide legs/knees/ankles/etc..

Wow! Yeah, this is a really cool idea. If anyone gets to trying this before I do, please post photos.

[J.Nigma]

I am so happy I found this thread!!! I have just begun my mermaid journey and at first I was going to just buy a silicone tail right off the bat. But hearing that I should start on a fabric to get use to the swim style and build up the correct muscles before going into the heavier silicone tail, and now seeing how much people LOVE their fabric tails...I am so happy that I ordered my first fabric tail!

I do a lot of modeling, which is why I convinced myself that I needed the silicone, to look more real. But hearing how much you all love your fabric tails and all the pros that come with a fabric tail, I think if you get the right accessories, a fabric tail can be just as beautiful as a silicone one 💖

I am super excited for my tail to come in and I am so happy to find so many mers that prefer the fabric to silicone ❤

[theMerFanc]

As there a tutorial or thread that details adding extra fins to fabric tails? I am starting to cut mine out and i have scraps I can't use for anything else and I'd like to add a dorsal and hip fins.

[Mermaid Chrissa]

As there a tutorial or thread that details adding extra fins to fabric tails? I am starting to cut mine out and i have scraps I can't use for anything else and I'd like to add a dorsal and hip fins.

Yes! Search Stella the Siren on YouTube. Her fabric tails are gorgeous and she has a tutorial.


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[J.Nigma]

Yes! Search Stella the Siren on YouTube. Her fabric tails are gorgeous and she has a tutorial.


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Is there any way to add on tail flair without taking apart the tail?

Or would it be easier to just make a tail from scratch at that point?

[Mermaid Chrissa]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160810/d129bdce75c6e821fd25036a5473adeb.jpg.

It is possible. I added some sequin mesh streamers to the end of my finfun and attempted to add heel fins. I'm not sure exactly how I would add side fins.

I think it would probably be easier to sew and add more fins to a new tail.

I got a waterway monofin, so, I plan to sew my next tail from scratch and follow Stella's tutorial. We will see if I change my mind about what's easier. Lol


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[J.Nigma]

Ooooooooooo!!!😍
Do you have an up close shot of the streamers?! They look beautiful!

[Mermaid Chrissa]

Ooooooooooo!!![emoji7]
Do you have an up close shot of the streamers?! They look beautiful!

I have been asked that a lot, so I really need to take a closeup photo. Lol I'll try to remember to take one and post it


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[J.Nigma]

Please do!!! It's absolutely beautiful and I'd love to see how you did it 😍🌊

[Mermaid Rose]

When I add my fins I don't take apart any seams at all. I've added hip fins, two sets of ankle fins, a set of fins that goes around the sides of my fluke (I'm not quite sure how to describe those ones) and the only one I haven't sewn on yet is a dorsal, and that's only because of time restraints. You just have to be very careful where you sew them. I think if you made a tail from scratch, depending on the types of fins you'd want, it would actually be harder.

[Mermaid Aerial Princess]

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I want to share my fabric tail I had custom made from Mermaidreams. It's black and silver. The fabrics were on her list online but I chose which ones I wanted and how to use them as accents. I sent her my measurements and it fits perfect. I asked for a bit higher waist and added a silver waist band in front and a triangle in the back. There is an accent star fish on the hip and the fluke has silver vein accents and flowy silver and black sheer fabric draping on the bottom. The fluke was made to fit my Aquarius mono fin and has a zipper to take it in and out. The sewing is fantastic and I love it.

[J.Nigma]

It's nothing super fancy, but I managed to do a quick photoshoot in my new fabric tail when I was down at the Bahamas.

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

Let me know what you think 🙏💖🌊

[J.Nigma]

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

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

[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

So the Aquarius monofin in my fabric tail finally gave up and broke completely. My other monofin is a Hydra, twice the size, so to mod my fabric tail to take it a completely new fluke was needed. A few square feet of neoprene and some paint later. . .

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New fluke! :D Got to debut it at the Wooden Boat Festival this weekend. (me hanging out at work at the festival on my ship)

https://67.media.tumblr.com/62431bb525e525255afdbf0f7d5d6158/tumblr_od7wdndNKd1safyneo1_540.jpg

It also swims like a dream (the Hydra is so much more powerful than the Aquarius) though no vid of that yet

[Nerdmaid Faith]

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

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=4Km77dSo9AQ
You look lovely in the tail - I especially love that gold belt you have! What type of camera setup are you using?

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[J.Nigma]

You look lovely in the tail - I especially love that gold belt you have! What type of camera setup are you using?

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Thank you!
It's actually a super old basic under water digital camera. (I'll find it and let you know the brand later)
And all I did was have my BF film me haha.

I've had that camera for easily 6+ years now xD

[Nerdmaid Faith]

Thank you!
It's actually a super old basic under water digital camera. (I'll find it and let you know the brand later)
And all I did was have my BF film me haha.

I've had that camera for easily 6+ years now xD
Haha nice! I meant to reply to this in the YouTube thread, but try scaling your footage up to look wide screen next time, not 4:3 on YouTube

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[J.Nigma]

Haha nice! I meant to reply to this in the YouTube thread, but try scaling your footage up to look wide screen next time, not 4:3 on YouTube

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I don't even know if my camera is capable of doing that...
Looks like I might need a new camera xD

[Nerdmaid Faith]

No, you can do that in an editing software, just make the video really big and it will fit into a 1080 frame.

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[J.Nigma]

No, you can do that in an editing software, just make the video really big and it will fit into a 1080 frame.

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👍 will do! Thanks for the tip!

[Nerdmaid Faith]

👍 will do! Thanks for the tip!
No problem!

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[Mermaid Alea]

So the Aquarius monofin in my fabric tail finally gave up and broke completely. My other monofin is a Hydra, twice the size, so to mod my fabric tail to take it a completely new fluke was needed. A few square feet of neoprene and some paint later. . .

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New fluke! :D Got to debut it at the Wooden Boat Festival this weekend. (me hanging out at work at the festival on my ship)

https://67.media.tumblr.com/62431bb525e525255afdbf0f7d5d6158/tumblr_od7wdndNKd1safyneo1_540.jpg

It also swims like a dream (the Hydra is so much more powerful than the Aquarius) though no vid of that yet

Great job on the fluke fix! By the way I have always liked how you have such a striking dark tail.

[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160914/2f119f98fa97cd355198fa9199873c34.jpg

I'm still in the process of making mine. But I found this gorgeous iridescent oil slick fabric that I thought would be the perfect base.

My only pet peeve is that it still looks too much like an Ariel fin :/


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160914/2f119f98fa97cd355198fa9199873c34.jpg

I'm still in the process of making mine. But I found this gorgeous iridescent oil slick fabric that I thought would be the perfect base.

My only pet peeve is that it still looks too much like an Ariel fin :/


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Holy carp that looks amazing! Is it an iridescent mermaid fabric or did you draw the scales on it?

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[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

Holy carp that looks amazing! Is it an iridescent mermaid fabric or did you draw the scales on it?

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It's an iridescent mermaid fabric I stumbled upon when I went to Joanns :) They hadn't even put it on the shelf yet, you have to find it in the carts of all the bagged up bolts of fabric.

It looks a lot better in natural light.


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

It's an iridescent mermaid fabric I stumbled upon when I went to Joanns :) They hadn't even put it on the shelf yet, you have to find it in the carts of all the bagged up bolts of fabric.

It looks a lot better in natural light.


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It is absolutely stunning. Totally reminds me of the Northern Lights. I can't wait to see the finished product!

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[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

It is absolutely stunning. totally reminds me or the Northern Lights. I can't wait to see the finished product!

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Thank you so much :D I was going for more of an Abalone shell color scheme but the Northern Lights sounds a lot better xD I'm totally stealing that now


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

Thank you so much :D I was going for more of an Abalone shell color scheme but the Northern Lights sounds a lot better xD I'm totally stealing that now


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By all means!

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[lynsea]

Just FYI, be careful with that fabric! It supposedly gets damaged very easily. The color is likely to rub off at the slightest touch.

[PearlieMae]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160914/2f119f98fa97cd355198fa9199873c34.jpg

I'm still in the process of making mine. But I found this gorgeous iridescent oil slick fabric that I thought would be the perfect base.

My only pet peeve is that it still looks too much like an Ariel fin :/


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Wow! Great minds think alike! I bought up a bunch of that fabric to make myself a tail for casual use! Yay for a coupon, because it was pricey! (And an awesome mask at the Halloween store!)

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Just FYI, be careful with that fabric! It supposedly gets damaged very easily. The color is likely to rub off at the slightest touch.

It is delicate, won't take much scuffing, but I've been handling mine for a few days and it's not as bad as some mylar-printed fabrics...not coming off on my hands, but it will scrape off easily. I'm thinking of putting a silicone top coat on mine...when I get a moment to breathe!

[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

Just FYI, be careful with that fabric! It supposedly gets damaged very easily. The color is likely to rub off at the slightest touch.

I figured it would be given its a printed fabric :O But I'm going to try and be as careful as I can with this one.


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[PrincessNymphiaoftheSea]

Wow! Great minds think alike! I bought up a bunch of that fabric to make myself a tail for casual use! Yay for a coupon, because it was pricey! (And an awesome mask at the Halloween store!)

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It is delicate, won't take much scuffing, but I've been handling mine for a few days and it's not as bad as some mylar-printed fabrics...not coming off on my hands, but it will scrape off easily. I'm thinking of putting a silicone top coat on mine...when I get a moment to breathe!

Is that the mask from Spirit? I've seen it there once before and I was debating on getting it for an Elsa costume if I ever plan on taking her to Labyrinth of Jareth sometime :)!


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[Mermaid Ankhali]

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I want to share my fabric tail I had custom made from Mermaidreams. It's black and silver. The fabrics were on her list online but I chose which ones I wanted and how to use them as accents. I sent her my measurements and it fits perfect. I asked for a bit higher waist and added a silver waist band in front and a triangle in the back. There is an accent star fish on the hip and the fluke has silver vein accents and flowy silver and black sheer fabric draping on the bottom. The fluke was made to fit my Aquarius mono fin and has a zipper to take it in and out. The sewing is fantastic and I love it.

That is legit one of the COOLEST things I have ever seen done with an Aquarius!


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[PearlieMae]

Is that the mask from Spirit? I've seen it there once before and I was debating on getting it for an Elsa costume if I ever plan on taking her to Labyrinth of Jareth sometime :)!


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Yes it is! It seems it's not made for people with pronounced features, though. It's completely non-flexible, so try it on for a while before you buy it. I've got a tiny nose and it fits me fine.

[Mermaid Aerial Princess]

That is legit one of the COOLEST things I have ever seen done with an Aquarius!


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Thank you. Its a fun tail & a good little monofin. I have a little pool so I'm afraid a larger one would make swimming more difficult. 39052


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

At camp this summer I was able to swim with some girls who (with some of my videos convincing their parents) had just gotten mermaid tails! It was so adorable swimming with them - the new FinFun tails :swoon:! Shown are the Maui splash, my Suntail Lagoon Blue and a few clips of my Magictail.de Arielle skin.

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

[Mermaid Mia]

I updated one of my fabric tails and took it for a swim a while ago, just got around to editing and uploading the video my dad took. I love this tail so much and plan on wearing it to an event in October [emoji170][emoji225]
https://youtu.be/dBP6iqI87oM


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[Takahao]

Who else here wants a fabric orca tail? I can't do much for the next year likely, but it'd look so sick with a trident and crown, like Poseidon's get-up.
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=39357&stc=1
Here's one similar to what I'm thinking of, though I'm not sure if it's fabric or not.

[MermaidLiara]

^You look amazing! :D

[Takahao]

Thanks lol, but that's not me.:) I'm far shorter, and not quite as in good shape as that dude. I'm working on it though, I'm in good shape by now. And I don't have a tail. But I can always hope for the future!

[MermaidBrandie]

That's Eric, the Mertailor, and I think it's silicone


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[PearlieMae]

That's Eric, the Mertailor, and I think it's silicone


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Yup. Silicone.

Is that the orca tail that looked furry?

[MermaidBrandie]

Yup. Silicone.

Is that the orca tail that looked furry?
Furry?

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[PearlieMae]

I remember someone making an orca tail and textured the material (silicone? Latex?) And it looked like the scales were furry-ish.

[The Harlem Mermaid]

Thats Eric the mertailor

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[The Harlem Mermaid]

Who else here wants a fabric orca tail? I can't do much for the next year likely, but it'd look so sick with a trident and crown, like Poseidon's get-up.
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=39357&stc=1
Here's one similar to what I'm thinking of, though I'm not sure if it's fabric or not.
Hi dear this is Eric the mertailor and his Orca tail is full silicone tail

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[Mermaid Mystery]

I remember someone making an orca tail and textured the material (silicone? Latex?) And it looked like the scales were furry-ish.

that was mermaidsrus


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[Nerdmaid Faith]

I took all 3 of my new mermaid tails out for a test swim this week and naturally filmed it and put it up on YouTube so people can get a good look at them in action!

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

[Jadestone]

So many beautiful tails!! I just wanted to post a few more photos of my tail here, because, it is now four and a half years old! I can't believe how well it's held up in that time (although admittedly, I don't get to use it that often since my day job is exhausting and I moved to the desert 1 2/3 years ago). It's had a little stretching and some of the paint is just barely fading, but I think I'm the only one who can really tell haha. It hasn't stretched enough for me to take it in yet, but it's comforting knowing I can alter the size as needed whenever I need to!

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I know a lot of people see fabric tails as just starting tails or a precursor to moving on to silicone, but I still really love mine :) It's very portable, light, and kids love it a lot and don't care that it's not as realistic as possible. Even though I'm thinking about adding a silicone tail to my life, I still love and want to keep making fabric ones for myself! They're a lot more forgiving, comfortable, and so much less expensive haha.

[Mermaid Lieke]

So many beautiful tails!! I just wanted to post a few more photos of my tail here, because, it is now four and a half years old! I can't believe how well it's held up in that time (although admittedly, I don't get to use it that often since my day job is exhausting and I moved to the desert 1 2/3 years ago). It's had a little stretching and some of the paint is just barely fading, but I think I'm the only one who can really tell haha. It hasn't stretched enough for me to take it in yet, but it's comforting knowing I can alter the size as needed whenever I need to!

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I know a lot of people see fabric tails as just starting tails or a precursor to moving on to silicone, but I still really love mine :) It's very portable, light, and kids love it a lot and don't care that it's not as realistic as possible. Even though I'm thinking about adding a silicone tail to my life, I still love and want to keep making fabric ones for myself! They're a lot more forgiving, comfortable, and so much less expensive haha.
I love your tail Jadestone, do you have a picture of the fluke on land?

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[Shimmer Mermaid]

Was wondering the same thing. It looks so nice. What monofin?

[Mermaid Lazuli]

This is my (very first!!) tail. It's an Ecotail by Mertailor. I deliberated this tail vs. a Fin Fun tail, however I ultimately decide on this one because I just really prefer how the scale print looks and that is has a closed bottom. :)

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[Jadestone]

I love your tail Jadestone, do you have a picture of the fluke on land?

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Was wondering the same thing. It looks so nice. What monofin?

Thanks!! It is a Finis Wave monofin that I modified to be a little longer/differently shaped using duct tape and zip ties! there's more in my tailmaking thread (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2548-First-time-tailmaking-Jade-s-attempt) :)

I don't actually have a ton of photos where you can see it super well out of water but here are a few!!

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As you can see, the extension makes it a little floppier/flowier on land than the unmodified monofin is :)

[Shadri]

That is GORGEOUS, Jadestone!! Clever what you did with the monofin, too!

[Nerdmaid Faith]

Hey (mer)folks! I just put out a review of a new fabric tail I got from The 2 Tails! I've had it requested to me for so long!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FgZf7SF7vs

[moomer]

I absolutely adore this thread!
I only have the one fabric tail, and have always lusted after a partial or full silicone tail. But this thread made me appreciate my tail so much more.
It's got flaws, and certainly can do with a makeover/remake but it's mine. And I love it!
Please let's not let this thread die!

Mermaid Lazuli, have you taken the EcoTail out for a swim yet? I have often looked at the EcoTails too, it's just that shipping to Australia makes it almost double the cost :P

[Mermaid Lazuli]

I absolutely adore this thread!
I only have the one fabric tail, and have always lusted after a partial or full silicone tail. But this thread made me appreciate my tail so much more.
It's got flaws, and certainly can do with a makeover/remake but it's mine. And I love it!
Please let's not let this thread die!

Mermaid Lazuli, have you taken the EcoTail out for a swim yet? I have often looked at the EcoTails too, it's just that shipping to Australia makes it almost double the cost :P

I have! It worked out pretty well for me and I'm quite happy with it (although I would suggest wearing socks with it.) The monofin inside has more propulsion than a FinFun tail, due to the the fact that it's stiffer. I also like the rather realistic scale pattern. The one thing to keep in mind with them apparently is that the tail has a seam where the body meets the monofin, so you're advised to try not to stand on the bottom in the tail as much as possible because it can stress the seam. I have not had a problem yet, though!

Also, Mertailor has sales every once in awhile that cut the cost of the EcoTails a good amount. If you wanted, you might be able to wait and that would bring the total cost down... You have my sympathy, I've heard shipping to Australia can be a pain.


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[Aurelian]

Ah, so much fabric tail love! I'm hoping to make my own fabric tail, and this thread has given me a lot of ideas! :)

[StellaRae]

One of my home made fabric tails. Still lots of work to do but sometimes I just have to get out and play creatively with the camera. 4071940720

[aquamtc]

I used my first fin folk mermaid skin to make a pattern and then started deconstructing old costumes to make more two tails. Once I perfected the process I got a great deal on the fishscale material and made a matching top to go with ithttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170406/210c19f81874bf0e9be8de07d190b9c2.jpg


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[Mermaid Joie]

My tail was heavily inspired by mermaid Jadestone's tail and used similar ideas and techniques to make it I am quite happy with the result :) I used zipties sewn into the fabric to hide the Rapid. We'll see how it holds up...
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[Slim]

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My tail was heavily inspired by mermaid Jadestone's tail and used similar ideas and techniques to make it I am quite happy with the result :) I used zipties sewn into the fabric to hide the Rapid. We'll see how it holds up...
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[Nerdmaid Faith]

I haven't posted in this thread for a while, but I really love this amazing mermaid tail from VirtuoSew!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYM2uwjJKKo

[DancingJohari]

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My fabric tail. Love it, but need a new sock for m6 monofin...or a better monofin:)

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[Nerdmaid Faith]

Here is another tail by VirtuoSew, a lovely flowy Ariel one, proving that you don't need to be fancy in order to make a good mermaid swimming video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWGmB54LfFs

[Nerdmaid Faith]

Something that plagues us fabric mers is when the heel area of your tail rips :( Luckily I had a talented friend help me fix mine!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6adXtc1ZihI

[MermaidBrandie]

My tail was heavily inspired by mermaid Jadestone's tail and used similar ideas and techniques to make it I am quite happy with the result :) I used zipties sewn into the fabric to hide the Rapid. We'll see how it holds up...
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[Ashton]

love it

[Mermaid Joie]

This tail is amazing!!

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I am scared I will rip more holes in it and I am looking for some kind of a protective thick coating for the bottom. To prevent problems like this.

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[Mermaid Ankhali]

Thank you I actually need to make a few modifications. Sadly I wore small holes in the fabric near the zips ties and haven't swam in it since. :(
I am scared I will rip more holes in it and I am looking for some kind of a protective thick coating for the bottom. To prevent problems like this.

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Is your tail made with sequins? If so, did you hand-lay them or use sequin fabric?


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[Mermaid Joie]

Is your tail made with sequins? If so, did you hand-lay them or use sequin fabric?


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkNo it is swim fabic painted with Lumiere paints.

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[Seaspray Mermaid]

I LOVE my fabric tail! Does anyone have suggestions for fixing rips? I have a small hole in my fin, you can see the monofin. I'm considering sewing it up, but afraid it will be visible/unrealistic for children of the fence of disbelief and a thing photographers will want to avoid.
TIA!

[MermaidBrandie]

I LOVE my fabric tail! Does anyone have suggestions for fixing rips? I have a small hole in my fin, you can see the monofin. I'm considering sewing it up, but afraid it will be visible/unrealistic for children of the fence of disbelief and a thing photographers will want to avoid.
TIA!I typically just ignored little rips. If they got too bad I remade the fin part of my tail. Mine had the body made of that sequin mermaid fabric though and that part held up well so I always just replaced the spandex covering the monofin. The latest rendition, I coated the spandex in silicone.

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[Triton-Mahtlinnie]

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Just got my first not-homemade tail! Couldn't resist that purple Monarch Finfun (especially when it went on sale). I did have to add a black ruffle to the end to hide the fact that I'm using my own monofin in it instead of the Finfun one, but I don't think it looks too bad

[Mermaid_Victoria]

This is my first tail :D I don't have any of me in it fully but I love it so much!

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[Jadestone]

My tail was heavily inspired by mermaid Jadestone's tail and used similar ideas and techniques to make it I am quite happy with the result :) I used zipties sewn into the fabric to hide the Rapid. We'll see how it holds up...
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I LOVE your tail!!!! it looks amazing! Do you have a tailmaking thread? I'm working on an updated version of my current one and am interested in how you used the zip ties in the fabric itself and how that's holding up in comparison. My new one is also going to have side fins and i'm debating the best ways to attach them still...

[Mermaid Joie]

THANK YOU so much Mermaid Jadestone! :)
You can see my tailmaking thread here
https://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?10899-Joie-s-Fabric-Tail&highlight=Joie
My tail is not holding up in the fluke the side fins are doing great. Sadly I think my main mistake was stretching the fabric too tightly over the zipties while sewing
https://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?16247-Help-repairing-a-new-fabric-tail!-Need-a-protective-coating-for-the-bottom.