SeaDemonChris
03-20-2018, 09:00 PM
So, after I was unsatisfied with the way my spandex tail turned out, I decided to make a neoprene/latex tail. I wasn't expecting to make anything professional quality, but I at least wanted a tail that I would be proud to take to all sorts of gatherings. This took years to plan and acquire the materials for, and while the tail still looks a bit off, I like how it's turning out. I'd love to provide you all with some concept art, but I can't draw very well, it would take time before I made anything decent.
With that in mind, I did do a bit of research before even starting the tail. I would often refer to this tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Latex-Mermaid-Tail/
While I used the tutorial as a guideline, I also had my own ideas for extras like my side fins. I also had the good sense not to use ALEX plus, instead I used the same latex as in the tutorial.
Enough exposition, here's the work I did so far:
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The monofin inside is a finis rapid, the ridges on the monofin make the fluke look thick. However, it's the only complaint I have about the fluke sculpt. As for the scales, I decided instead of doing an entire scale sheet, I'd make individual scales and stick them on the neoprene. It's a tedious process for sure, but I'm fine with that. I've got quite the stockpile already.
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Currently, the red stripe down the front of the tail is a little wonky. It was sloping off to one side, so I tried to even it out on subsequent layers. The pattern on the back of the tail looks much better. The tan colored scales are for a transition from flesh to tail. Naturally, since I'm working from the bottom up, it will be a while before I use them.
Honestly, I was kind of nervous about doing a tailmaking thread. Naturally, it will look much nicer when it's finished.
With that in mind, I did do a bit of research before even starting the tail. I would often refer to this tutorial: http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-Latex-Mermaid-Tail/
While I used the tutorial as a guideline, I also had my own ideas for extras like my side fins. I also had the good sense not to use ALEX plus, instead I used the same latex as in the tutorial.
Enough exposition, here's the work I did so far:
43131
The monofin inside is a finis rapid, the ridges on the monofin make the fluke look thick. However, it's the only complaint I have about the fluke sculpt. As for the scales, I decided instead of doing an entire scale sheet, I'd make individual scales and stick them on the neoprene. It's a tedious process for sure, but I'm fine with that. I've got quite the stockpile already.
43132
Currently, the red stripe down the front of the tail is a little wonky. It was sloping off to one side, so I tried to even it out on subsequent layers. The pattern on the back of the tail looks much better. The tan colored scales are for a transition from flesh to tail. Naturally, since I'm working from the bottom up, it will be a while before I use them.
Honestly, I was kind of nervous about doing a tailmaking thread. Naturally, it will look much nicer when it's finished.