Mermaid Jaiden's hybrid tail making journey

[MermaidJaiden]

Hello everyone! So yes, i have decided to make a new mermaid tail. I am very excited, ive been wanting to make a tail for so long now, and i finally have the money to do so.

So the tail that i am making is a painted fabric hybrid tail. The leg portion will be made out of fabric, and the fluke will be painted fabric. Ive always wanted to paint, so im happy that i finally get to. Ive watched courtney mermaid's video tutorials but i will be doing tons more research on painting fabric.

This is the fabric i will be using for the leg portion https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170611/112134189b1ea6b165f5776147a0b914.jpg

And the fluke will probably be an iridescent green fabric. And i am planning on using Lumiere paints in pearl purple and pearl blue. Ive never used these paints, so any advice will greatly be appreciated.

This is the design my friend made for me :) https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170611/c70f187d15ff3782f95a9c14b1ea0d15.jpg

I will be posting many updates of my journey :) Now, the first step was to get my main fabric, which i did, from joanns. Next step is to get the fluke fabric and paints. My sewing machine is broke though, so tonight my dad is going to help me fix it. Anyways, thats all i can think of to say at the moment soooo yeah!

[Mermaid Saoirse]

I love your fluke design! The pattern on it feels really organic.
Is that the cosplay by Yaya Han fabric?
If so, I feel inclined to warn you about previous cases of cosplayers who bought the fabric that got either severe skin irritation or even downright chemical burns after it got wet from sweat, rain, or spills. I haven't heard good reviews from my friends about the fabric since the line was launched. If they updated the quality and eliminated whatever they coated the fabric with to increase the life of the fabric then that's great. But please try to test the fabric beforehand just in case on a small portion of your skin! It's safer to test before you jump in the pool with it. D:

[moomer]

I love your fluke design! The pattern on it feels really organic.
Is that the cosplay by Yaya Han fabric?
If so, I feel inclined to warn you about previous cases of cosplayers who bought the fabric that got either severe skin irritation or even downright chemical burns after it got wet from sweat, rain, or spills. I haven't heard good reviews from my friends about the fabric since the line was launched. If they updated the quality and eliminated whatever they coated the fabric with to increase the life of the fabric then that's great. But please try to test the fabric beforehand just in case on a small portion of your skin! It's safer to test before you jump in the pool with it. D:

I would second this, not only for the issues with Yaya Han's particular fabric, but washing you fabric before using is so important.
Especially for a fabric you will swim in. Not only will it help to remove any yucky chemicals used to keep the fabric from smelling funky, but also to give you an idea of how it fares in water. For example, I had NO idea my first fabric tail would spore thousands of tiny gliiter flakes every time I swam. If I had washed it before hand, it would have eliminated this problem.

And using Lumiere paints, do you have a fabric medium? Or just using the paint itself. I would suggest doing a few light layers of the paint, instead of one thick one. And I found sponges my best friend when painting my fluke (which was fabric covered). :)

[MermaidJaiden]

I am just using the lumiere paints. And yup! I already have sponges on my materials list hehe

[Slim]

This concerns me as I just got a tail finished using that exact fabric that will be sent to me at the end of the week.


I love your fluke design! The pattern on it feels really organic.
Is that the cosplay by Yaya Han fabric?
If so, I feel inclined to warn you about previous cases of cosplayers who bought the fabric that got either severe skin irritation or even downright chemical burns after it got wet from sweat, rain, or spills. I haven't heard good reviews from my friends about the fabric since the line was launched. If they updated the quality and eliminated whatever they coated the fabric with to increase the life of the fabric then that's great. But please try to test the fabric beforehand just in case on a small portion of your skin! It's safer to test before you jump in the pool with it. D:

[MermaidJaiden]

Look guys i get it! I need to test it. Thank you for letting me know but i tested it with sweat, chlorine and everything and im perfectly fine. And one of my biggest pet peeves is repetitiveness so if everyone could just stop talking about that id be so happy😂😭 im sorry if i sound rude but pleeeeaaase

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[Slim]

It's not rude.


Look guys i get it! I need to test it. Thank you for letting me know but i tested it with sweat, chlorine and everything and im perfectly fine. And one of my biggest pet peeves is repetitiveness so if everyone could just stop talking about that id be so happy im sorry if i sound rude but pleeeeaaase

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[MermaidJaiden]

Update: Just got the fluke fabric! We couldn't find a perfect match, but the green with the purple and blue paint will look very pretty. Here are the two compared in different lights https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170613/2a0b98a0714878b561a7f7d4c07bb8dd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170613/948065008bcd83f235b927ead8f1e865.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170613/87f116ca042d1015a3411369298a1cbf.jpg

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[Mermaid Clara]

Update: Just got the fluke fabric! We couldn't find a perfect match, but the green with the purple and blue paint will look very pretty. Here are the two compared in different lights https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170613/2a0b98a0714878b561a7f7d4c07bb8dd.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170613/948065008bcd83f235b927ead8f1e865.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170613/87f116ca042d1015a3411369298a1cbf.jpg

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Gorgeous! I can't wait to see more of your progress!!!!


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[MermaidJaiden]

Update: just made the patterns! Gonna be a little hard to connect them when sewing, but ive got some ideas. And i also ordered my paints! Pearl violet and pearl blue :D so excited!!!!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170614/953fbb4239ddd23b1ec13850cb10a0ab.jpg

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[MermaidJaiden]

Update: Patterns made, traced, cut, and pinned :D Next step is to sew the fabric together hehe, its coming together haha :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/1f5fba948dec2e33d2239467fbe1bd18.jpg

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[Slim]

Looking good.


Update: Patterns made, traced, cut, and pinned :D Next step is to sew the fabric together hehe, its coming together haha :)https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170615/1f5fba948dec2e33d2239467fbe1bd18.jpg

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[aquamtc]

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Hi, I got the same fabric from Joanne fabrics also and I love it. I made the pattern from a fin fun tail and this was my fourth one. I used the selvage to make a matching top and also to hot glue fabric over an old bra. I do expect the fabric to fade over time. but I'm having a lot of fun and your design idea great and your finished tale is going to be fabulous.


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[MermaidJaiden]

Update: got both pieces sewn today, gotta make some adjustments to the fluke, but overall im pretty much down sewing the seperate pieces. Now to just connect them together tomorrow :))

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[Galilee]

I'm so excited to see what it'll look like when it's all done! Those colours look so beautiful together, and they'll look gorgeous with those painted embellishments on the fluke. :)

[MermaidJaiden]

Update: just sewed everything together, i didnt do a very good job at putting the two pieces together, but its okay, ill probably just paint over it or somethinghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/fe51b87723ad1748d915f5e3f176c634.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/bbe0df6e67d7af56c5d08578a7022291.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170617/acf0b8df7701d0df30380dc4e3be0e61.jpg

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[Slim]

Looking great.

[MermaidJaiden]

Took her for a test swim tonight and she works great. Gonna have to be careful with the holographic though because it is fragile!

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[MermaidJaiden]

Just got my paints! They are beautiful. The purple doesnt take to the fabric as well as the blue, so that means ill probably have to add a few more layers to it. No big deal :) i wasnt expecting them to work so wellhttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170620/d55ef8f0e46046baa01a2ef6c1d28152.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170620/b944626107905ca8d2d5f5258d9b2f8f.jpg

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[MermaidJaiden]

Sooo i kinda changed fluke designs hehehttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170621/e57cf7cb866e4fde161c4fd59d3d37fb.jpg

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[Galilee]

Ooooh: I like that fluke design! Can't wait to see it! :D

[Melamermaid_Kendra]

Oh my god, i have the exact same fabric. I consider everyone that uses this fabric for a tail my mersisters❤❤❤

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[Melamermaid_Kendra]

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This is my tail. I did test out the fabric with sweat and water etc. I poured some ocean water on it and it was perfectly fine and I also used regular pipe water..i haven't had the chance to swim in it yet though.

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[MermaidJaiden]

Hey guys! I know i havent posted on this in a while. But painting is officially done! I get to test it out today hehe. Im so excited, ill get pictures soon!

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[MermaidJaiden]

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[Mermaid Clara]

Oh wow!!!!! That turned out jaw droppingly fintastic!


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[Marinus Mortimer]

Your tail turned out amazing congratulations [emoji324][emoji322][emoji898][emoji323]. But i thought that the term "hybrid tail" was meant for tails usually made with silicone caulk with a neoprene or fabric backing? Like the tail Keiris made or Tiggs Tails, i may be wrong though


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[MermaidJaiden]

Your tail turned out amazing congratulations [emoji324][emoji322][emoji898][emoji323]. But i thought that the term "hybrid tail" was meant for tails usually made with silicone caulk with a neoprene or fabric backing? Like the tail Keiris made or Tiggs Tails, i may be wrong though


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Oh i just thought it meant a mix of things lol

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[Melamermaid_Kendra]

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Oh my god that is gorgeous!

[Melamermaid_Kendra]

Omg we should totally go swimming together in our matching tails🐠

[Melamermaid_Kendra]

How do you paint the fabric?

[Slim]

That looks great

[Marinus Mortimer]

Oh i just thought it meant a mix of things lol

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In essence it is a mix of things , i mentioned it cause i expected to see a silicone caulk hybrid tail and got confused lol but your tail turned out spectacular regardless...


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[MermaidJaiden]

How do you paint the fabric?
Look up courtney mermaid's videos! She is the reason i did so well haha

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[MermaidJaiden]

In essence it is a mix of things , i mentioned it cause i expected to see a silicone caulk hybrid tail and got confused lol but your tail turned out spectacular regardless...


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Thank you!

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[Galilee]

Wow! That looks so amazing! The fluke turned out so beautifully, and the colours go together so nicely. I love the shine of it too! Awesome job. :)