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leeloo
06-03-2012, 11:14 AM
My Mertailor tail that I got recently has some paint rubbing off, so I was thinking about buying some paint to touch it up. Eric said he would send me some paint but he isn't getting back to me, so I think I might have to just suck it up and buy it myself. Anyways, I was thinking if I'm going to buy it, maybe I should buy one or two other colors too and try and repaint my tail to give it some more dimension. I can't decide what colors to get though, what do you all think? I have a purple tail.

Mermaid Saphira
06-03-2012, 11:49 AM
gold and purple? Orange and purple? blue or green and purple?

Mermaid Photine
06-03-2012, 12:18 PM
blueish green markings? I love how purple and green go together.
If you are looking for a warmer colour, maybe a maroon/purple-red?

Mermaid Jewel
06-03-2012, 06:47 PM
It depends on how you want your tail to look.

The complement/contrast of purple is yellow/gold.

Dark violet blue or blue with some green-blue might look nice. Red/Magenta/Red-purple might look nice as well!

leeloo
06-03-2012, 09:44 PM
Thanks guys. Yea I've been kind of leaning toward gold. I'm wondering if I should buy an airbrush system also, but i don't want to spend a lot of money. Also, how many ounces of paint do you think I would need to buy? I just have a few spots where the paint is rubbed off now, but I'm sure more will rub off later.

Vyrel
06-06-2012, 08:12 PM
i am buying an airbrush just for this reason!

Mermaid Arianna
07-01-2012, 12:59 AM
You can get an airbrush system for cheap on amazon and a compressor too. i got both for about $20 so it was a pretty good deal. :)

Winged Mermaid
07-01-2012, 04:13 AM
You can get an airbrush system for cheap on amazon and a compressor too. i got both for about $20 so it was a pretty good deal. :)

Where did you find both for $20? A compressor usually costs $100, $80 on the cheap side. PLEASE do tell! I need an airbrush but don't have the cash. Or did you mean $120?

Spindrift
07-01-2012, 12:20 PM
I bought my airbrush system with a dual-action airbrush AND some pearlescent Createx included for $80 off of eBay. :D

Mermaid Arianna
07-09-2012, 07:11 PM
nope i meant $20! well about $20 (i got free shipping)

this is the airbrush kit: http://www.amazon.com/Single-Action-Bottom-External-AIRBRUSH/dp/B001BSRAC6/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1341871459&sr=8-2&keywords=single+action%2C+bottom+feed+external+mix +airbrush+kit
I cant seem to find the link for the compressor but mine was $12.00 and it works great! if i can find it i will post a link later! :)

AniaR
07-09-2012, 10:15 PM
yeah, he never seems to send paint like he says. You gotta use whatever he used (probably createx) and heat set it. You dont NEED to airbrush it, you can use a paint brush

Mermaid Arianna
07-11-2012, 12:48 AM
Aha! Found the link to the compressor! mine is a little different but they are almost the same! http://www.ebay.com/itm/Husky-Compact-12V-Air-Compressor-New-in-Box-/140792339544?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item20c7e09c58

Mermaid Arianna
07-11-2012, 12:52 AM
Ok so the one i just posted was sold... :( but here is this one $13.00 and pretty good quality but i agree with raina, you dont have to airbrush it but it does give it a very cool gradient effect!
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Air-Compressor-Portable-12V-Electric-Pump-Car-Tire-Ball-Inflator-250-PSI-/230820860814?_trksid=p4340.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%2 6asc%3D11%26meid%3D523129260712637671%26pid%3D1000 11%26prg%3D1016%26rk%3D5%26