Abalone shell top

[gay-mermaid]

I found that rubbing PearlEx pigment powder onto shells is a good way to change to color but keep it looking natural!!

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I wanted to keep the natural look of my abalone shells but also wanted them blue, and my powder did just the trick!! Will make updates on top progress!!!

[gay-mermaid]

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Exactly what i was going for! They're a gorgeous dark turquoise, but still have a natural color variation!!!! Gonna buy some clear spray paint to seal the color in tomorrow!!

[mermaid anastasia]

Nice

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[Mermaid Kane]

Nice! Can't wait to see the top. ;)

[Saelyyia]

Those turned out very beautiful Memory, The blue while still natural look is quite intriguing and I look forward to seeing more progress as you move forward with your top. Have you decided on any other elements for it yet?

[gay-mermaid]

Those turned out very beautiful Memory, The blue while still natural look is quite intriguing and I look forward to seeing more progress as you move forward with your top. Have you decided on any other elements for it yet?
I plan on adding some gold coated shells around it, and attaching some prop pirate coins that loop around the back. I will be using some decorative fishnet as straps! I will probably sketch it out soon!

[gay-mermaid]

Got some shells, and found a pretty arrangement to attach them in!!!


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I used the same technique as the abalone, but this time with gold pearlEx powder


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All i need are some glass pearls and fishnet, then i can put it all together!!!!!

[Mermaid Kane]

Woot woot!

[gay-mermaid]

Ive attached the shells with e6000, and added a removable hanging piece made of pirate coin replicas!! Im ordering the pearls and fishnet either tonight or tomorrow!

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[gay-mermaid]

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Finished!!!!!

[mermaid anastasia]

Nice

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[Mermaid Kane]

Nice! :D