Show Us Your Accessories! <3

[Sea Specter]

I thought it would be cool to give ideas // show off // share your finds in the accessories world of mermaiding :]
Feel free to post pictures and talk about whatever :D

[Mermaid Celissa]

A beaded headband I made:

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[Sea Specter]

Ooh :] I like it
I want to try making one of those hair chain things you see around
http://www.etsy.com/search?includes%5B%5D=tags&q=hair+chain
Only maybe with shells instead of crystals, and netting instead of chains

[Mermaid Celissa]

Cute! That would look pretty cool. Or do like Raina does and attach small decorative plants or flowers?

[Sea Specter]

Yeah! I like that too :]
I'm planning on getting a pixie cut sometime soon so headbands are going to be my new best friend
I'll probably make a few with shells and stars on them or something

[Sea Specter]

WOAH. Brain blast - what if stings were attached to the headpiece and you braided them into you hair so it stayed instead of bobby pinning them O.O

[Winged Mermaid]

I've never really posted on any of my stuff! Well, may as well! PICTURE DUMP! :D

I just finished a pair of shoes for a dry mermaid outfit. These were made from black ballet flats!

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/s720x720/183643_380744215329651_884525192_n.jpg

These are my first pair of mermaid earrings!

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/549490_377578578979548_187398259_n.jpg


I made these a year ago:

Shell bra (with a self adhesive bra base)

http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/582794_380754938661912_1164057394_n.jpg


Hair clip (The first mermaid accessory I ever made!)

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/314506_185216111549130_2558469_n.jpg





And these are things I've bought from others:

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc6/264672_380754961995243_2048997806_n.jpg

[Mermaid Celissa]

Nice! Pretty impressive hair clip!

[AniaR]

I made these earrings, Raven made the necklace

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/398302_407090172659065_1840111096_n.jpg

Belt I made

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/541104_408772945824121_703375800_n.jpg

head piece by Lexandrian

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179197_183332665034818_4299219_n.jpg

top by cydney

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/302366_268447333190017_1070349727_n.jpg

head dress and necklace and earrings by fanplastic, pony tail extension

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/561917_462201920481223_76866178_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/599637_453599488008133_606916405_n.jpg

[Mermaid Celissa]

Aww! You and your boyfriend (correct me if I'm wrong) are so cute together!

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Sorry for the massive picture, but here's my first go at a tribal mermaid necklace. I've added to it since I took this picture, but you get the idea.https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/546499_285651748184417_394338067_n.jpg

My first hair clip. (It's up for sale now, if anyone is interested.)
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My first mermaid belt. (Soon to be Mermaid Lanai's.)
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/s720x720/542457_330566393703806_1512246679_n.jpg

As for just about everything else, I suggest looking at my album. I make lots of things. XD
https://www.facebook.com/media/albums/?id=233995073360939

[Mermaid Annariea]

ive always wanted a circlet like this: http://www.etsy.com/listing/104774796/forest-fairy-green-and-silver-circlet?ref=sr_gallery_41&ga_search_query=circlet&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=ZZ&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_page=2&ga_search_type=all
only more mermaid-y. blue and green bead/gems with shells and stuff. itd be really pretty.

[Dez Fewell]

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[halesloveswhales]

Lorelei, I LOVE your necklace!
And Winged Mermaid, your ballet shoes are genius :)

[Spindrift]

@Dez: That tail is really cute! And I love your top!

[Dez Fewell]

Thank you Spindrift!!! :)

[Lyna]

i have a whole folder of accessories on my profile, but here's some stuff i acquired today!

[Mermaid Saphira]

^ such beautiful stuff! looks nice on you :)

[Spindrift]

@Lyna: Wow you are really decking out! :D

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Lorelei, I LOVE your necklace!
And Winged Mermaid, your ballet shoes are genius :)

Thanks! And I agree, those shoes are awesome!

[AniaR]

wanted to share some I just made... you can see my thread on them here http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1931-Making-my-own!-Yay/page3

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[Winged Mermaid]

Thanks! I got lots of compliments on them at the Ren Faire! Here's the outfit:

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In the second picture my face says, "Ooooh! Look at my pretty shoes!" ^_^

[AniaR]

love the scales

[LittleTreasure]

I just wanted to share some new accessories I made really quick (I might post more later):

I made a seahorse/sea star necklace (It glows yellow in the dark): And a pair of earrings to go with my future tail:
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Everything I've seen here looks awesome! I love your whole costume for Ren Faire, Winged Mermaid.

[Sea Specter]

Omg I've been so busy at band camp and I come back to see all of these beautiful creations :D
I can't pick out any that trump the others, they're all so great and creative!

[Mermaid Marina]

Wow these are so stunning! Please could you tell me where you buy the sea grass/sea weed from as I cannot find any and it looks amazing on your accessories xxx thank you mer friends xxx

[Ophelia]

I don't have a tail yet but I've been working on stuff in anticipation.. hopefully I'll have one by next summer :(

anyway, here is a matching headdress and necklace I've been working on:

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=5945&d=1346694845

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=5944&d=1346694680

I'm still working on adding more crystals and pearls to both, but the headdress is tricky because the chain mail links I have are just a tiny bit too thick for anything to fit on properly.. so I'll have to devise a new way to attach them. I've been making it all up as I go, never worked on jewelry before!

[Sea Specter]

I love headdresses ~ he matching necklace is stunning as well <3

[Winged Mermaid]

Raina, you say you're not so crafty, but those accessories look great!!

Ophelia I love the chain mail! Just make sure it's the right kind of metal to withstand water, unless you plan to have them for just dry wear. I really love the chandelier look of the necklace, and I'm always a sucker for head dresses, especially circlets!

[Blondie]

All of these are so fantastic!

[FreshWaterMermaid]

lol I realized after the fact that I probably won't be wearing my mermaid belt with my tail because of my dorsal fin...
So I guess it's just for wearing around in human form lol ^_^ I still like it, I'll probably always be adding to it
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This was just after I finished adding the major stuff, lol my 'workbench' doubles as my bed :) I really have enjoyed not buying shells but using the good ones I've found over the many years of being at the beach or rivers ^_^

[Mermaid Petronella]

I have mine on my Youtube I'd love you to check it out!:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7IJHvD4ArL3jXQdUKxKgsg?feature=mhee
I also have heaps of tutorials of how Imade the tail and other items
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[Winged Mermaid]

Now that summer is winding down the craft bug has hit me again! I've decided I'd like to try and sell some stuff, that way I can let my creativity out a bit hopefully without breaking the bank. It's a little slow going since I'm in a smaller town now with fewer selections. But I'm about to place a large order from an online shell shop, so things are going to get awesome once that comes in!

Here are some of my recent creations:

This one wasn't quite finished, but you get the picture.
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I kind of want to put pearls on everything :P

[Winged Mermaid]

By the way, here's what happens to my work space when I craft :P I usually don't have a plan for something when I'm making it, so I just sit down with everything and see what calls to me, and check to see if looks good before I start securing it (if I can).


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This happen to anyone else? lol :P

[Elle]

my coffee table looks a little like this. I just don't have as much stuff yet :)

[Sea Pearl]

Beautiful accessorize everyone :) Think I am going to have to make some myself now.

[Mermaid Caidence]

Okay Its driving me crazy, what is the name of the piece that attaches the top of seaweed to a string. Like in Raina's third picture there's a little metal piece at the top of the seaweed, what's it called?

[Elle]

Cord ends. if your using your wire or fishing line and you need to make a neat loop you can use crimp beads.
This is an Aussie site but I think this is what you mean. (third option down)
http://www.mybeads.com.au/catalog.php?category=Crimps%20%26%20Covers

[Ashe]

These are so awesome!!! Ill try to get some pictures up of my load of mer-stuff today :D <3

[Mermaid Caidence]

Thank you so much! I was able to find them.

[Mermaid Caidence]

Ok I was able to make my first pair of earrings. :D
http://i1107.photobucket.com/albums/h387/_Caitey_/Mermaid%20Accessories/IMG_0007_zps118ce037.jpg

[Elle]

I'm glad you were able to find cord ends. These are really cute :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

7200hair pearls. ^_^

[Koral]

Dottie - I so want to try something like that! Beautiful. :)

[Morticia Mermaid]

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I still totally want this Iona xD If I had the money, I'd request one

[AniaR]

I just got these in the mail from Mermaid Raven's Etsy eeeeeeee! <3

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/538447_10152510123175425_1573376881_n.jpg

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[Mermaid Saphira]

^ Such lovely pieces! They will look great with your tail, Raina :D

[Carolina Mermaid]

Where do you get that fake sea grass or sea weed from? I've looked everywhere

[FreshWaterMermaid]

Michaels craft store is where I got mine. Still have a bunch too lol

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[Mertara]

I have some from the craft store too (seaweed) but you could always buy aquarium plants!

[MerEmma]

You don't find it labeled seaweed really anywhere unless it's aquarium plants. Try Michael's and just choose what looks the most seaweed-like to you.

[Winged Mermaid]

Picture dump! :) Here's more I've made. They've all been sold, commissioned, or made for my personal use.
These are thumbnails, so click on the image for a larger pic.

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/winged_mermaid/mermaid%20accessories/th_63179_402478806490340_2124921630_n.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/winged_mermaid/media/mermaid%20accessories/63179_402478806490340_2124921630_n.jpg.html) http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/winged_mermaid/mermaid%20accessories/th_532076_406212706116950_1858203712_n.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/winged_mermaid/media/mermaid%20accessories/532076_406212706116950_1858203712_n.jpg.html)

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/winged_mermaid/mermaid%20accessories/th_395035_402478816490339_71836020_n.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/winged_mermaid/media/mermaid%20accessories/395035_402478816490339_71836020_n.jpg.html) http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/winged_mermaid/mermaid%20accessories/th_305959_406212689450285_1836129762_n.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/winged_mermaid/media/mermaid%20accessories/305959_406212689450285_1836129762_n.jpg.html)

http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/winged_mermaid/mermaid%20accessories/th_76317_434186319986255_748140447_n.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/winged_mermaid/media/mermaid%20accessories/76317_434186319986255_748140447_n.jpg.html) http://i219.photobucket.com/albums/cc227/winged_mermaid/mermaid%20accessories/th_525756_402478863157001_2034511832_n.jpg (http://s219.photobucket.com/user/winged_mermaid/media/mermaid%20accessories/525756_402478863157001_2034511832_n.jpg.html)


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[MerEmma]

They're so pretty!<3 Gotta say that I'm really fond of the seaweed & pearl mixture too. =P

[Mertara]

seaweed and pearls are forever <3 <3 <3~!!

[Mermaidmechanic]

Looks like a lot of people use the fake "tea leaves" that you can buy at craft stores and use it as sea weed. I've been using the tea leaves as well but I find that after being exposed to water, the green paint comes off. Easy fix: spray with gloss clear coat before using them or paint a layer of mod podge mixed with green paint onto the leaves. Works like a charm! I'll post a few pics of one of my projects as soon as I finish it... work really bites into my creative time.

[Mer_Adella]

Okay,
this is the first accessories I have made. I mean like earrings, barrettes, necklace pendants. etc. So please.....be gentle lmao
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[Mermaid Kelda]

:O that first pair of clips is AMAZING. Seriously. I love them. They're so intricate and little! I love the colour scheme too, it's so delicate <3
Is that second pair earrings?

[Mer_Adella]

:O that first pair of clips is AMAZING. Seriously. I love them. They're so intricate and little! I love the colour scheme too, it's so delicate <3
Is that second pair earrings?

Yup the first pic is a pair of barrette clips...unfortunately there weren't enough "same" colored shells to do the same on both.
the second picture is a pair of earrings
and below the earrings is a simple little shell with a irregular pearl (or something) glued on the top.

The two spiral shells on the barrettes, the shells for the earrings, and the white shell for the pendant are all shells my great-great aunt brought back from hawaii so she will always be with me :)

[Kanti]

Very cute Adella!
What did you use to hold everything together, if you don't mind me asking? o.O

[Mermaid Kelda]

Yup the first pic is a pair of barrette clips...unfortunately there weren't enough "same" colored shells to do the same on both.
the second picture is a pair of earrings
and below the earrings is a simple little shell with a irregular pearl (or something) glued on the top.

The two spiral shells on the barrettes, the shells for the earrings, and the white shell for the pendant are all shells my great-great aunt brought back from hawaii so she will always be with me :)
That's lovely :)
The earrings are really cute! If you ever decide to sell anything like these I'll definitely be a customer :) I'm always looking for freshwater-themed jewelry.

[Ayla of Duluth]

I make tail charms. The original idea was inspired by Mermaid Raven obviously, because I most likely couldn't afford one of hers and I think she stopped making them. So I make and sell my own versions of them on my etsy. You can also custom order tail charms to look like your own mermaid tail, fluke shape and all. Here's a few I made. I've recently started making keychains, which are less of an accessory than the necklaces, but its a nice accessory to add to your keys or something for when you go out. Sorry for the large pictures.
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[Mer_Adella]

That's lovely :)
The earrings are really cute! If you ever decide to sell anything like these I'll definitely be a customer :) I'm always looking for freshwater-themed jewelry.

Melaina, if I do sell I will let you know. I could do a custom order for you but I would like to perfect it. These were the first ones I EVER did. So I would like to make more and who knows maybe one of those will strike your fancy

[Mizuko]

Super dodgy iphone photo...
But my shell bra and necklace! I made the bra a little while ago but I've added alot to it recently. Unfortunatley the netting used to be a dark green but after swimming in it a few times it faded to light green! haha!
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[Usagi]

Oh wow, I was gonna offer custom tail necklaces on etsy once I got things going! Lol

Here's some of the stuff I've made:
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Sorry for posting so many lol

Oh geez I just saw Raven's for the first time..they're so intricate haha

[Usagi]

Oh my god, that first picture is huge! Is there a way I can make it smaller??

[Ashe]

Oooh, lots of fun little things! I love the little starfish hairpiece, I'm a total sucker for those :P

[MermaidHyli]

So I got this clip as a small present from my mom for my college graduation. ( since I actually don't walk until May this is the yay you finished and didnt flunk out!) also not my ear. Just didn't have a good picture of it but pintrest did ;]
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My silicone shell top made by me, I'd like to go back and redo the paint job sometime soon
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[Carolina Mermaid]

Where did your mother get that clip from, it is gorgeous!!!!!

[MermaidHyli]

Where did your mother get that clip from, it is gorgeous!!!!!

I wish I knew!! I bet etsy may have it. I wear it out all the time and get so many oooohs and ahhhhs its def an eye catcher!

[Carolina Mermaid]

I imagine, every moder mer should have one

[Carolina Mermaid]

Found it. It's $139, WAY out of my budget.

[MermaidHyli]

Found it. It's $139, WAY out of my budget.

o.0!!!! I didn't think it was that much???! good grief haha I'll ask her and see if she found it for cheaper

[Winged Mermaid]

Made this hair clip last night! Different kind of sea star :) I'm thinking of offering this design up for sale, maybe even as part of a set with earrings and a ring.

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[MerEmma]

So shiny<3 I love the little edge shells.

[Mermaid Tula]

Omg Iona! That's so pretty!!

[Talise]

Ooooohhhhh I love it! :O That's stunning!

[Mer_Adella]

These are clips I just made...But they are all for sale. I can also do them in different colors and custom orders.
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[Winged Mermaid]

Abalone necklace :)

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[Mermaid Kenzie]

I just made a necklace replica of Ursula's pendant... a little overdone I know... but still, I COULDN'T RESIST! ;D

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[FreshWaterMermaid]

I just made a necklace replica of Ursula's pendant... a little overdone I know... but still, I COULDN'T RESIST! ;D

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Lol I love it! That's so cool!

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[MerMarla]

Oh not overdone! I love it!

[Mermaid Kenzie]

Thanks Freshwater! The latex/sequin tail I'm currently making for myself has a black and dark-purple color scheme, and it reminded me of Ursula's tentacles, and so this happened :p

lol Marla, I meant overdone as in a bit cliche' hehe ;D But AGREED, I'm in love with it too.

[Mermaid Kenzie]

I started a barnacle sculpt for a latex appliance :p
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[FreshWaterMermaid]

I started a barnacle sculpt for a latex appliance :p
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Wow that is really nice!

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[Mermaid Tula]

How neat and very realistic looking!

[Mermaid Kenzie]

If it turns out well I may think about selling them... Maybe for like 10$ a piece? Idk

[Goldie]

Oh my gosh It looks SOOO real Great work!

[XMermaidMarinaX]

http://i989.photobucket.com/albums/af19/WolfGirl28/CAM00127_zps33d845dd.jpg

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Barnacles!!! <3

My only accessory that I've made are these hair things:

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Oh and my top:
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[Ariel-Starfish]

I love the top with netting! How does it holds up?

[Mermaid Kenzie]

Kailani that top is gorgeous! It seems perfect for smaller busted mer's (like myself :$). Here are those barnacles I promised:
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[Mermaid Kalliope]

Ariel - Well, the one with just the netting... It didn't like it when I bent over. >< So, I have the halter one that I wrapped netting around in the same halter way, but it burned too much so I said screw it. Hahaha

Kenzie - It kinda does, it sort of... well... Flattens the girls, but if you pull and sit them right it's great! I may (MAY) be looking to sell it. :-/ If not, I can always make one for you, they really aren't that expensive. :-D I would just need a few measurements and I'd be good. ^_^ Extra embellishments can be added, too. Like extra netting or pearls or leaves... etc... That would just be a bit more than the "basic" design. <3 (And we can discuss all the details in PM for privacy and ease of finding the messages or you can e-mail me at kailanithemermaid@gmail.com ) Also, those barnacles!!! <3 Love!

[Mermaid Kenzie]

Thanks Kailani<3 Unfortunately all of my sand-dollars (hehe, puns) are going into the tail I'm working on... but nonetheless that top is gorgeous <3 Maybe someday~

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Haha totally understandable! Well, any time you want, just send me a message! ^_^ I would love to make them for others my size! (32/34 A )

[Mermaid Kenzie]

@Kailani 0.0 Oh, well apparently I'm not that small then lol I'm a 34 B :p

[Mermaid Kalliope]

Kenzie: Haha! Yeah, I'm TINY, which is why it's so difficult for me to find good tops. >< It looks funny when it looks like you have nothing to hide. Like putting a top on a guy. I'm sure that it would work for a B, though. I don't see why not. It just wouldn't be practical for someone that is a large C or bigger.

[Winged Mermaid]

I've been wanting to make a top out of polished abalone ever since I found out ones that large existed! That was the day Raven bought and posted the red abalone that she bought (holy crap that was over 2 years ago now O_o time flies), and have had the shells to make this top for months haha :P So I am SO happy I finally took the plunge and made it already! Here are some pics :)

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[AniaR]

FREAKING AMAZING.

[FreshWaterMermaid]

GORGEOUS IONA!!!
I have a really large abalone that my grandma turned it into a dish by putting little legs on it. But it is like 10inch long!
Cool!

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[Ciesl2ja]

I have been working away at my top, bracelets, earrings, and hair clips all day! Here is a peek at progress.

[Little_Orca]

Everything on here is so lovely, especially the hair accessories, but then I am a bit nuts with hair. ;)

[Ariel-Starfish]

Thanks! I got lots of compliments on them at the Ren Faire! Here's the outfit:

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In the second picture my face says, "Ooooh! Look at my pretty shoes!" ^_^

OMG I'm in love with the skirt!!!(and still dying to get shoes like this! But my feet hate ballerinas :( )

[Ariel-Starfish]

Oh and i'm trying to make my first pair of seeweed earings, bu I can't find the pearls on a tread. Can I get it anywhere online?

[Ariel-Starfish]

Updated my shell top with fake starfish :)

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/ArielStarfish_shellbra_zpsa08409ca.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/ArielStarfish_shellbra_zpsa08409ca.jpg.html)

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/ArielStarfishBra_zpsf0242d30.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/ArielStarfishBra_zpsf0242d30.jpg.html)

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/MermaudarielStarfishbraside_zps43c12821.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/MermaudarielStarfishbraside_zps43c12821.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Kelda]

That's absolutely stunning, Ariel! :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

That's absolutely stunning, Ariel! :)

Thank you! :D <3

[Echidna]

Wow, people have really beautiful accessories!
Here are two of mine- not as stunning as the jewelry, but I'm a practical kind of mer :D

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The belt used to be a fugly all-black scuba dive belt.
It's now dark green, with stuff sewed on, and neon green netting to let the water flow from the three compartments.

The bag is a really tightly woven net, which I usually attach to the diving belt.

I also have lots of necklaces and armbands not photographed yet;
my resources to make them are a bit limited though, since I won't use real animals.

[Mermaid Melusinah]

crafting like crazy over here! Please check out what I have? http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5538-CAUGHT-IN-THE-NET

[Mermaid Kalliope]

A clip I just made!!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o143/meow-woof/20130714_171659_zpsa0e761e1.jpg
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o143/meow-woof/20130714_171157_zps07cbcbe4.jpg

And I made this last year for patriotic events/holidays
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o143/meow-woof/20130714_172100_zpsdb5bdee6.jpg

And I just got this today for $0.99!!!
http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o143/meow-woof/20130715_005720_zps4c0e239d.jpg

[MaskedNightingale]

I made these earrings, Raven made the necklace

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/398302_407090172659065_1840111096_n.jpg

Belt I made

https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/541104_408772945824121_703375800_n.jpg

head piece by Lexandrian

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/179197_183332665034818_4299219_n.jpg

top by cydney

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/302366_268447333190017_1070349727_n.jpg

head dress and necklace and earrings by fanplastic, pony tail extension

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/561917_462201920481223_76866178_n.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/s720x720/599637_453599488008133_606916405_n.jpg

I absolutely adore your mer-belt!

[Ariel-Starfish]

Me to! :D I'm jelly xD hehe

[MaskedNightingale]

I don't have a tail yet but I've been working on stuff in anticipation.. hopefully I'll have one by next summer :(

anyway, here is a matching headdress and necklace I've been working on:

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=5945&d=1346694845

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=5944&d=1346694680

I'm still working on adding more crystals and pearls to both, but the headdress is tricky because the chain mail links I have are just a tiny bit too thick for anything to fit on properly.. so I'll have to devise a new way to attach them. I've been making it all up as I go, never worked on jewelry before!
I love that headdress. I've always loved circlets a bit more than tiaras.

[MaskedNightingale]

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I kind of want to put pearls on everything :P

I agree about the pearls. I'm more drawn to pearls as being part of my future accesories than any other decoration.

Pearls...they are just so elegant, beautiful and yet oddly simple in design.

[MaskedNightingale]

Made this hair clip last night! Different kind of sea star :) I'm thinking of offering this design up for sale, maybe even as part of a set with earrings and a ring.

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I'd definitely by that clip! Beautiful!

[MaskedNightingale]

I've been wanting to make a top out of polished abalone ever since I found out ones that large existed! That was the day Raven bought and posted the red abalone that she bought (holy crap that was over 2 years ago now O_o time flies), and have had the shells to make this top for months haha :P So I am SO happy I finally took the plunge and made it already! Here are some pics :)

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Wow! I love those far more in a top than average shells!

[Ciesl2ja]

Beautiful stuff everyone! Those are awesome fake starfish; they had me fooled. Where did you find them? I have been looking for a source but can't find any :/

[Mermaid Kalliope]

My current new clip. ( I will be selling the big one from a previous post. :-P )

The one in the back is my personal clip and the itty bitty one in front is for sale. I just can't find a picture of the one by itself.

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[Mermaid Saphira]

I recently made some hair clips to sell on my etsy. :)
http://www.etsy.com/listing/155242683/mermaid-hair-clips-ooo-purple-ooo-orange?ref=shop_home_active

[Mermaid Melusinah]

A belt that I just made for ChristoMer Starfish! The chains are removable (2-1!! :D ) pretty proud of it

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/1073336_143570109174755_1023204692_o.jpg

And a sneak peek of a special project in the works right now! Can't wait till its done!

http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/1013126_144451022419997_4148598_n.jpg

Here is my shop link! Please check it out!! I have an Etsy too!!
http://www.facebook.com/CaughtintheNetTreasures (https://www.facebook.com/CaughtintheNetTreasures)

[angelstarfish]

I have an Etsy shop with a lot of cute mermaid jewelry- check it out!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/SapphireSeaSiren

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Sharing another sneak peek of the head dress that I am working on! (STILL A WIP...) Can't wait to reveal the Finished piece! If you are going to Mer-Palooza, you'll get a chance to see it in person! :Dhttp://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/1009469_144644329067333_1577371035_o.jpg

[Mermaid Melusinah]

The head dress is complete!!!! And there are a few new pics as well on the page! All of these things are on their way to the wonderful ChristoMer Starfish! Can't wait for them to get to their new home!! Go check them out!!!! *points at FB link*

[Brooke]

I like all the stuff here. Specially I like a neckline. That was in last few picture. Stuff are really helpful to increase beauty.

[Gem Stone]

recently, I've been making some pretty cool necklaces, but for now, I don't have photos yet. one of them has a baby sand dollar and fake pearls on a wire. another is a wire with a star fish and some sea glass beads. and the third I made for my mother with fake pearls and sea glass beads. and I'm working on a headband. it's going to have sea shells wrapped in wire on it

[Ariel-Starfish]

Made a necklace , made to my tail design. <3

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/ArielStarfishNecklace_zpse3f69e64.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/ArielStarfishNecklace_zpse3f69e64.jpg.html)

[PearlieMae]

I've been wanting to make a top out of polished abalone ever since I found out ones that large existed! That was the day Raven bought and posted the red abalone that she bought (holy crap that was over 2 years ago now O_o time flies), and have had the shells to make this top for months haha :P So I am SO happy I finally took the plunge and made it already! Here are some pics :)

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I LOVE these!!!!

[Echinacea]

Neat to know that abalone shells come polished on the outside like that! I love the way the insides look, and had been thinking how much I would love a top with that, but the curve in the shell went the wrong way... Now I know they can be polished on both sides! That is an absolutely beautiful top!

[Miyu]

Ariel Starfish: I love your pendant :)

I also want an abalone bra, I have one shell but not a second (yet). I like them because they actually cover my bewbage, unlike pretty much every other shell I've seen.

[Blaze]

Made a quick necklace last night:
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I made a belt too but I forgot to take a photo of it! :p Didn't get much done on my top as I crashed hard; need to at least get the next sewn on tonight and start the shells & pearls (which hubby drilled for me last night :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

Made a quick necklace last night:
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I made a belt too but I forgot to take a photo of it! :p Didn't get much done on my top as I crashed hard; need to at least get the next sewn on tonight and start the shells & pearls (which hubby drilled for me last night :)

i want one! :drool:

[Blaze]

i want one! :drool:

:D Thanks! Found the necklace at Target and just added seaweed & shells!

[Mermaid Kelda]

I've started a little collection of mermaid-inspired stuff - cheap things I find in op shops or in clearance bins that I buy just because they're pretty ♡
I haven't got much so far, but I love what I do have!


This beautiful nail polish is from some cheap accessory shop I don't even remember the name of - it has a sort of green-from-one-angle-pink-from-another thing going on, and I love how the bottle itself looks like a pearl!

http://i.imgur.com/GwI8PeA.png


I found this pill box on sale in a vintage shop,and there was no way I could not buy it.

http://i.imgur.com/K80gkBI.png


I work in the lingerie section in Trade Secret,so I can snap up my size in bra as soon as something goes on sale. This set was only $15!
It reminds me of sea foam :3 (Sorry for blatant immodesty, haha)

http://i.imgur.com/NF7O0RW.jpg

[Blaze]

I found this pill box on sale in a vintage shop,and there was no way I could not buy it.

http://i.imgur.com/K80gkBI.png


WANT! LOOOOOVE that! This was my recent vintage find; a very mermaid-y bracelet:
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[ShyMer]

Lovely bracelet !

Sent from my Huawei-H867G using Tapatalk now Free ('http://tapatalk.com/m?id=10')

[Fun123joker]

i noticed you guys like using fishing nets. where do you get them? (i dont want to accidentally use a real one but if that is the case)

[Blaze]

i noticed you guys like using fishing nets. where do you get them? (i dont want to accidentally use a real one but if that is the case)

Most craft stores that sell shells have them; I get mine at Michaels. Or you can get them online: http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Fish-Net-size-vary/dp/B001MQ3JSQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381945762&sr=8-1&keywords=craft+fish+net (http://www.amazon.com/Decorative-Fish-Net-size-vary/dp/B001MQ3JSQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1381945762&sr=8-1&keywords=craft+fish+net)

[Scottish Mer]

Tried out making headdress' and hair clips a few weeks back. Still working on it but I don't think I did too bad for a first try and sorry for the many photos. :rollover:
First headdress was done on a hair band and put on down the back of the hair with fake braided hair to hide the band, didn't work well since it kept falling down and showing the uncovered part of the band.
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0005_zpsb2e89435.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0005_zpsb2e89435.jpg.html)
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Front of Starfish headdress:
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0033_zps10dc2897.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0033_zps10dc2897.jpg.html)
And Back:
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Red set:
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[Winged Mermaid]

Updating with some stuff I've made :)

Gift I made for a special merling :)

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Hair clip and earrings set

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Head dress- made with permission from Raven, since this type of head dress is her original design (only for personal use, she's not okay with me or others selling the design).

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And i finally put some embellishments on the straps of my abalone bra. an extra layer of netting, some seaweed, abalone shells, and pearls :)

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Abalone necklace. Because, why not? :)
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I have a bunch more stuff that I have laying around that I haven't taken photos of, or that I sent out and didn't take photos beforehand :P I tell ya what, I need to craft more. I put it off but when I get back around to it I realize how great it feels to create :)

[Miyu]

Scottish Mer: OMG THE COLOURSSSSSSSS :eyepop::swoon::drool:

[Jessica]

Iona those shells are gorgeous!!! I love the top! It would match any tail beautifully :)

where did you find the shells?!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Nice! The thing you got to watch out for when working with wire, is that the wire will eat through the shells or cause the shell to chip and break. Wire does not play well with other materials, especially natural materials. Next time can try heavy weight fishing braid line, as it is tough and does not fray easily.

[MysticMerman]

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Excuse the oh so tasteful tattoo. Lol. A merman necklace I'm working on. I'm gonna add in some realistic sea weed in it for something a little more ornate.

[thevirginiamermaid]

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Made this crown in October and Debuted it at Merfest! It was a hit! I have an etsy page where you can buy a CUSTOM one for all the queens of the sea!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Cool! Did you use real sea animals or the fake ones? I'm a bit iffy about buying real seashells and the like, cos I don't know how the shop got them, or they could be leftover from someone's dinner. When I go seashell hunting, I only take the broken homes, chips, the ones they can't live in. But I've seen lots of whole pieces here, some of them look really good, just wondering if they are fake plastics things or not.

[Miyu]

Mystic Merman: OMG THAT SHARK TOOTH. It's huge! Where did you get it? I'm on the hunt for shark teeth (kind of critical to my mer-sona, LOL).

[Nicoseamus]

These all look so great! :clap: Merman accessories are much less abundant than mermaid accessories, which, could pose a problem when creating new ones. However, but this has definitely given me a few great ideas! Everyone is so talented! :hail:

[Miyu]

*pokes head in* I've been working on merman accessories... I have one currently listed in my own accessories thread (I make too many), and more unisex/menswear on the way! :)

[Mermaid Adriel]

I haven't got many accessories, and I'd like to make earrings with these :)

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Seaweed Necklace that I made some time ago to practice friendship bracelet knotting. I can now use it for mermaid jewelry!:)

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

I haven't got many accessories, and I'd like to make earrings with these :)

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Whole seashells! You're so lucky! In Australia, its illegal to take seashells that marine life can use. That's why I only collect broken unlivable homes.

[Mermaid_Kathrine]

Goodness it's all so beautiful! I'm buying lots of accessories soon for my birthday. I'll show you guys when I get them ^__^

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Here's a smattering of things I've made. I have a chest full of things, but I haven't photographed all of them yet. XD

Hair clip with a natural orange shell
https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/1530473_577220152360907_266042871_n.jpg

Shells and Sand keepsake pendant
https://scontent-a-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/1479470_577219392360983_447871155_n.jpg

Hair Clip
https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31/841094_518111011605155_1648521329_o.jpg

Headdress (sideview) that I actually still have up for sale.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/t1/1175000_518937594855830_71347950_n.jpg

[Mermaid Dottie]

While working on my top, I made this little medallion. I was thinking I'd cast it in latex, and then my honey suggested resin. I'm not sure what to do with it, tbh.
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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Resin is lighter than latex. Plus you can add more details then use Mold Putty, which is really good at picking up fine details. Resin dries clear too, so you can add little sparkly bits, seashells, even tiny candies (they won't melt). After you pop out the resin, they don't require sanding/buffing and is ready to use.

[MermanZen]

Here's a few of my accessories

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Nice work Zen!

You should invest in some bead mats. They are a light beige color, they won't take away the impact of the colors of your work like it does here with your towel and carpet...
If you don't know what it looks like, you can see two of them that my netted pouch is sitting on. The completed bag photo.

[MermanZen]

thank you that sounds good ill look into it:)

[Mermaid Adriel]

Whole seashells! You're so lucky! In Australia, its illegal to take seashells that marine life can use. That's why I only collect broken unlivable homes.

that's sad :(

[MermanZen]

that is sad like I wish there was a good craft store you can go to t get shells :(

[shimmygoddess]

Just finished painting some more seashells to make some new mermaid tops.

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[Mary Marine]

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Excuse the oh so tasteful tattoo. Lol. A merman necklace I'm working on. I'm gonna add in some realistic sea weed in it for something a little more ornate.

Mystic that is fantastic! The hemp macrame and shark teeth look great together!

[Scottish Mer]

And more of my mad creations. :rollover: And my poor test subject.

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0055_zps468745f2.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0055_zps468745f2.jpg.html)
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[MermaidAmestris]

And more of my mad creations. :rollover: And my poor test subject.

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0055_zps468745f2.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0055_zps468745f2.jpg.html)




OH MY DEAR SWEET POSEIDON I LOVE THIS!!! I love stuff with pearls and abalone shells (I just love the shiny white things). This head...thing is gorgeous and I need it! Haha sorry, I'm just absolutely amazing with words :/ ugh, I type even more awkwardly than I speak

[Ariel-Starfish]

Great! Love all the diffirent colors! ^^

[Scottish Mer]

More~! I'm on a roll and my test subject seems to be looking more happier too. :yay:
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0037_zps90830987.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0037_zps90830987.jpg.html)
Apart of the hairpiece my test subject is wearing:
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And years later...
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And I'm all done til nearer the art show. :sweat drop:

[MermanZen]

And more of my mad creations. :rollover: And my poor test subject.

http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/ww287/LearOfHell/IMG_0055_zps468745f2.jpg (http://s728.photobucket.com/user/LearOfHell/media/IMG_0055_zps468745f2.jpg.html)
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Ooooo where did you et the sea horse!!!???!

[Scottish Mer]

Ooooo where did you et the sea horse!!!???!

From a pound shop here in the UK, they tend to sell them with little mermaid dolls during the summer so I was lucky enough to grab one before they removed them from stock for the winter. :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

First headdress ever made :"

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/25fba9ac-3929-4080-89a5-a2074c3855fb_zps431fc3f7.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/25fba9ac-3929-4080-89a5-a2074c3855fb_zps431fc3f7.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Dottie]

ScottishMer! Those are fantastic!!! I love the colors.
Great headdress, Ariel.

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[Morticia Mermaid]

My first headdress. Based on a valkyrie style helm.
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My Octo Egg earrings
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My personal headdress. It's about half finished. Just haven't had the time to get it finished.
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And my personal crown. I'm currently working on upgrading it :)
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[Mermaid Dottie]

You look awesome.

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[thevirginiamermaid]

That crown it triton-esque! So badass

[Kumori Kitsune]

Love the hair clips so cool

[MermanZen]

I love the star fish on all your accessories!! I hope to make an octopus latex armband when I get a chance

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

Excuse me for me makeup-less face, but I just finished up this headpiece and wanted to show you guys ^^
Made with real shells and seafan.

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[Mermaid Melusinah]

Just going to toss out pics of a bunch of things that have left Caught in the Net lately. I LOVE making these things for all you Finstastic fans that received them! There is LOTS more of course! But this is the most recent of things! :D Check out EVERYTHING!

http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1/1939970_213803442151421_1228165381_n.jpg
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1654422_213589185506180_47806113_n.jpg
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1977145_213338992197866_1647649201_n.jpg

Happy Customer!
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc1/t1.0-9/1653299_210869199111512_268646124_n.jpg
same clip
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1/1454669_175401409324958_591356316_n.jpg

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1383699_166845430180556_1817770753_n.jpg
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/l/t1.0-9/1526845_183641625167603_1753129726_n.jpg
http://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t1/1551520_203230776542021_2030316067_n.jpg
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1535016_197452890453143_1425518056_n.jpg
same belt
http://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/1546059_197452893786476_1865475518_n.jpg

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1/1459883_181271688737930_2090513100_n.jpg
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t1.0-9/1488098_179544912243941_1703548773_n.jpg
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1468541_178542775677488_457105833_n.jpg
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/1472063_174098266121939_1573794535_n.jpg

I make over shoes too!! :D
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t1.0-9/1463114_173290796202686_1000952130_n.jpg

http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/t1.0-9/r270/1452357_170797953118637_943100967_n.jpg

Some thing look familiar? :D This is Lady Pepper, you can find her FB HERE (https://www.facebook.com/LadyPepperCosplayer)
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t1.0-9/1560754_246784812149996_1051728325_n.jpg

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Here is my bracelet, not as fancy as others. I made it last year. It is Peyote Spiral Stitch.
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[Morticia Mermaid]

Finally finished updating my Triton crown. What do you all think if the color I added at the back?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/19/eba3ege9.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/19/nede8aqu.jpg

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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Pretty cool! Is your tail purple too?

Nvm. I just saw your new pics...

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Here is my bracelet, not as fancy as others. I made it last year. It is Peyote Spiral Stitch.
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This is beautiful!

[Mermaid Melusinah]

I don't remember if I ever shared this with everyone here......

http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/t31.0-8/1077768_145337978997968_1755929256_o.jpg
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t31.0-8/1074564_145337938997972_1094213670_o.jpg
http://scontent-a-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/t31.0-8/1075386_145337982331301_619384218_o.jpg
http://scontent-b-iad.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn2/t1.0-9/1185864_154746681390431_247756792_n.png

[PearlieMae]

Wow! :D

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Awesome stuff everyone has made!

Here is another one of mine, that I designed myself.
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[Winged Mermaid]

Made some stuff that I listed to my new etsy shop, SeaShore Siren (https://www.etsy.com/shop/SeaShoreSiren)!

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There's some more stuff listed too, like my SeaGrass and Pearl earrings and Baby Kelp and Pearl earrings, a listing for a custom made abalone top, the multi white abalone necklace, and some other things :)

[Merman Arion]

I bought some really cool merman necklaces on Etsy since the first day I registered here. Two of them are one of a kind :)
Pictures :

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/yzyma2u8.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/etytepe5.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/y7amyne8.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/25/5y7u9e7e.jpg



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[Mermaid Galene]

I could not resist that blue abalone necklace! :-)

[Winged Mermaid]

Eee, thank you Galene! <3 I'm glad people are loving the crystal-abalone combo as much as I do!

[Mertara]

/falls over ♥_♥

[MerAnthony]

Very nice winged. I love the first picture. The shell is soooo pretty.

[deepblue]

I was going to put up an Etsy shop with these. In fact I did with a couple of them last year, but I ran into problems with the shipping calculator, and took them down to figure it out. I didn't end up putting them back on.

The time it takes to make these, and the cost of materials, using a basic Etsy formula, I'd have to charge about $100 for the blue one (the cultured sea glass sea stars cost about $5 and $3.50 depending on size), about $50 for the smallest one. A little less for the larger nets with shells, because the shells I use are all found shells from the beach I live at. They're hand-netted hemp.

I feel like it's not cost-friendly. But I wanted to share what I've made. I think whatever I do with these, I'll keep the black one for myself. :)

Sorry the pic quality isn't better. I don't have a camera at present, and my webcam software is acting up since I upgraded my OS.


http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/MissMoonlight13/2014-04-29-130058_zps416f78b3.jpg (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/MissMoonlight13/media/2014-04-29-130058_zps416f78b3.jpg.html) http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/MissMoonlight13/2014-04-29-130145_zps201ac1c2.jpg (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/MissMoonlight13/media/2014-04-29-130145_zps201ac1c2.jpg.html)

http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/MissMoonlight13/2014-04-29-130026_zps4ee1e069.jpg (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/MissMoonlight13/media/2014-04-29-130026_zps4ee1e069.jpg.html) http://i1123.photobucket.com/albums/l543/MissMoonlight13/2014-04-29-125944_zps527f06d0.jpg (http://s1123.photobucket.com/user/MissMoonlight13/media/2014-04-29-125944_zps527f06d0.jpg.html)

eta- well crap. my pics disappeared. Sorry guys.

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I made a new thing.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

So my towns annual shrimp festival was this weekend and they have lots of little markets/stands open at that time. They were selling these little charms for 3 dollars each so I had to buy all the mermaid ones and used old jewelry to make new necklaces! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/8ate2uru.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/mypuzy5y.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/5y5usa9u.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/7a8a2esa.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/05/9eha5a7a.jpg


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Ariel-Starfish]

Nice! The first one you are wearing.. I have it as a book saver 😁

[Lucinda]

This is nothing über-special, but this is my headband and my little flower:

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=20582&d=1399468452

The flower is from a costume shop, but I made the headband myself. :)

[Mermaid Sirenia]

My sister just made me a dingle hopper necklace yesterday with coral and pearls :) better picture soon to comehttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/07/u9ugy9yd.jpg


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Ariel-Starfish]

cuuute!!



I spiced up my original starfish and shell top a bit; by adding some new layers of paint and pearls! <3

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/9025FCED-65B4-4BF2-BCE8-47A2B581C46B_zps0vmtcrs2.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/9025FCED-65B4-4BF2-BCE8-47A2B581C46B_zps0vmtcrs2.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Galene]

Here's a simple headdress/ornamentation work in progress. Instead of trying to ditch my eyeglasses and be blind as a bat, I'm incorporating the glasses into the look. (I do need to get some bright turquoise glasses, but for now, these will do.) I have another hairstyle in mind to add volume, too.

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[Mermaid Momo]

All of these accessories are so amazing!

[Mermaid Nautica Rose]

Made a necklace and barrette on Saturday...20751 Diglehopper necklace 20755 Hair Clip

[Arella]

Love the starfish top <3 So cute!

[sashiyoop]

Cool! I love the vintage feel!

[Ottery]

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I know it's not much, but I really like the way this looks! It's very simple and is perfect for an upcoming pirate festival I'll be attending!

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

I think it looks wonderful Ottery :) everyone has such lovely accessories!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Oh so cute!


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[Mermaid Wesley]

Just made this arm band :)
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/yre2ahuz.jpg
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/05/15/u4u2a3uh.jpg


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[Mermaid Sirenia]

Finally finished my shell top! I bought one a while back but it was extremely uncomfortable and wasn't put together very well. I felt like the fishnet straps would snap from the weight of the seashells.. Anyways I took the materials used (the lionspaw seashells and the netting) and made a new one! It's super comfy I am really surprised it turned out as well as it did http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/yvadavas.jpg


How it looks on http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/atygy2es.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/02/hahabysy.jpg


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Deboranailart06]

Finally finished updating my Triton crown. What do you all think if the color I added at the back?

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/19/eba3ege9.jpg



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Its so nice and I like the style also. Im pretty sure it was good if you wear it and post some pics here:)

[Morticia Mermaid]

I'll see about doing that at my next photo shoot. For now, pictures of my newest creation :D

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[SeaMansa]

You guys are really creative. Maybe I shall go to a craft shop and see what catches my fancy. I've ever been good at creating things but who knows

[Mermaid Galene]

Gorgeous, Morticia! I love what you did with the seaweed in the back.

[PearlieMae]

Wesley, I really like the armband, but what I really love is the Modigliani-looking woman wearing a flower drawing in that top photo!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Wesley, I really like the armband, but what I really love is the Modigliani-looking woman wearing a flower drawing in that top photo!

Lol that's my sisters school art project from like 3 years ago! I'll tell her you like it ;) and thanks!


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[Raayvhen]

Morticia, you basically have me drooling.

[Morticia Mermaid]

^_^ Thank you! It was 2 months of work put into that. Wasn't getting seen much on my new product announcing thread so I thought I'd share it here too. Working on a new gender neutral piece, though I think mermen will LOVE it to death <3

[Raayvhen]

Here's a necklace and earrings I made a while ago, definitely both mermaid themed.

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[Mermaid Galene]

Nice, Raayvhen!

[MermaidCelesteFL]

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I have a simple abalone shell necklace, thick gold bracelets, gold circlet with blue stone, gold ring with blue stone, and my blue and gold seashell top my Nerine the Arctic Mermaid. (She's really amazing, btw!)

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[Mermaid Galene]

What product do you use for your blue highlights, Celeste?

[MermaidCelesteFL]

I use Britelites roll-on temporary hair color. It comes in a container that looks like deodorant, but rubs on rather smoothly. http://www.britelitescolor.com/

I bought their Turquoise one when they came to a local anime convention I was working. You can also mix and match to get a gradient effect.

[angelstarfish]

I'll see about doing that at my next photo shoot. For now, pictures of my newest creation :D

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prettiful!!! are you looking to sell?

[angelstarfish]

cuuute!!



I spiced up my original starfish and shell top a bit; by adding some new layers of paint and pearls! <3

http://i670.photobucket.com/albums/vv65/LaraCroftFanneke22/Mermaiding/9025FCED-65B4-4BF2-BCE8-47A2B581C46B_zps0vmtcrs2.jpg (http://s670.photobucket.com/user/LaraCroftFanneke22/media/Mermaiding/9025FCED-65B4-4BF2-BCE8-47A2B581C46B_zps0vmtcrs2.jpg.html)

(*drools*)

I want it

[Mermaid Galene]

Thanks, Celeste. I might give it a try. I've always kinda wanted a turquoise streak in my hair.

[Morticia Mermaid]

prettiful!!! are you looking to sell?
Thank you :) it's actually an entirely new product for Siren's Calling. So they will be for sale, and custom order, by the end of summer. Just gotta work out a few bumps in the creation process first

[polyhymnia113]

Great job, Kenzie; Barnacles are hard to get right when sculpting, and these look spot on. Love the Emilie Autumn quote too. :)

[Blaze]

I didn't make this but I did have to do a repair! The little glass star on the right had snapped off which is why I got this collectible so cheap; a little nail glue and voila! Complete again. ;D I needed a watch for work and was excited to be able to bring a little mermaid (Ha!) into my everyday life!

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[Lily]

Just made my first hair accessory! Sorry, my hair is super messy in these because I just threw it into whatever style would hold the clip in place...

http://i.imgur.com/cxXxv1t.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/92AtD6x.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/3sPCRLD.jpg?2

[SINicallyTwisted]

YAY! The mailman just delivered this to me. I feel in love with it when I saw it last week and I plan on putting it towards a mermaid themed pirate garb, that I'm slowly working on, for the group I'm in so I can have a chance to walk around too! :p

It looks like it's missing a small charm so I'm not sure what I'll do about that. Maybe move the tiny fish over?
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=22188&d=1404400968
Currently trying to get my hands on a necklace that I feel would totally go as well but I still have 3 days. *crosses fins*

[Aziara]

Wow, I love the style of that. What is it exactly, is it a hair clip or a pin or something?

[SINicallyTwisted]

Oh sorry I thought I mentioned what it was, guess I was too in awe with it! LOL It's a vintage Banana Bob brooch. :)

[Odette]

I made this a few weeks ago. Part of my new collection of mermaid accessories. I'll have the store up sometime soon I hope. So proud of this piece!
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[PearlieMae]

Sin, I'd use that space for a real shell or piece of abalone.

Odette, that looks so awesome, but seems dangerous, no? Or is the hook not part of it?

[Odette]

Sin, I'd use that space for a real shell or piece of abalone.

Odette, that looks so awesome, but seems dangerous, no? Or is the hook not part of it?
hehe! The hook is not part of it, but if you think that's dangerous, check out this piece! All the points are dulled (It's www.themermaidodette.com now. Gotta change that =/ )
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[Mermaid Sirenia]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/16/umydy9y8.jpg this is currently my favorite necklace/mermaid necklace because of the meaning behind it. It is a hags stone that I found a while back. Not sure if all of you know what a hags stone is, so I'll just go ahead and tell you.

A hags stone is a stone with a single hole that goes completely through it. It has many myths in history behind it. It is said to ward off evil spirits. People would often tie a hags stone to the front of their ship to keep the evil spirits away, as well as be given safe travels. It is said if you find a hags stone, it is a blessing from the Goddess Diana, or even the ocean/nature itself! I like to think that since I found it while picking up trash from the beach;) and it is also used for protection from illness, dark magic, or anything of the sort:)

I attached two quartz crystals to the fishnet also just because I thought it added a nice touch as well as a good energy!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Seraphina Suds]

That's such a thoughtful necklace! I love it! I actually just learned about hags stones recently and have kept an eye out for one since~

[Aquarianne]

My accessories right now are my triton's horn that I made...put it on a releasing belt so it can hang at my side, and cut and drilled the end to make it a functioning horn:

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And just made this for birthday parties...got a little trinket box from Michael's for a dollar, removed the cheap velveteen inside liner and bottom and painted it, added some gold paint and a gold-painted shell at the top, and a little seahorse and gold doodad on the bottom to show it's "Atlantean treasure" :) We do a wishing game at princess parties with magic gems, so I figure I'll either put shells or pirate coins in this one for a mermaid version of the wish game! I also sealed it thoroughly so it can go in the water. it's still sort of white and gluey around the horse because it's not dry, but it will dry clear.

Next to it is a little seashell pendant I will either use as a pendant or put on my top.

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Gonna put all my atlantean treasures and shells and things in a big net bag to bring to parties and show kids during show and tell :3

[Aquarianne]

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Do I spy a sailor mercury tiara? XD

[Mermaid Galene]

These are lovely, Aquarianne! Where did you buy your conch? The shell store I buy from didn't have any conches large enough to be a horn.

[SINicallyTwisted]

My accessories right now are my triton's horn that I made...put it on a releasing belt so it can hang at my side, and cut and drilled the end to make it a functioning horn:

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I am so in love with your Triton's Horn! :swoon:

[Odette]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/16/umydy9y8.jpg this is currently my favorite necklace/mermaid necklace because of the meaning behind it. It is a hags stone that I found a while back. Not sure if all of you know what a hags stone is, so I'll just go ahead and tell you.

A hags stone is a stone with a single hole that goes completely through it. It has many myths in history behind it. It is said to ward off evil spirits. People would often tie a hags stone to the front of their ship to keep the evil spirits away, as well as be given safe travels. It is said if you find a hags stone, it is a blessing from the Goddess Diana, or even the ocean/nature itself! I like to think that since I found it while picking up trash from the beach;) and it is also used for protection from illness, dark magic, or anything of the sort:)

I attached two quartz crystals to the fishnet also just because I thought it added a nice touch as well as a good energy!


~Mermaid Sirenia~
I found one on the beach. It's definitely a special piece. I keep mine in my purse =) great idea and the quartz compliments it well.

[Odette]

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This piece is one of my favorites. I picked this photo because it shows off the hook better though the shell is washed out. With this one, the hook is part of it. I love my new collection! I'll sell soon, but for now, it's creating the pieces! I love the allure of hooks and lures. I just typed out the whole story for the new store right here, but I will wait. :cthulhu:

[Chrissy]

Oh my oh my I really need to get on the ball with getting accessories!!! My tail is getting close to being done and the top is done, but now I have to outfit everything!!! I really want a head piece that is simple and classic!! I have a scale bra with netting for the halter top,I think I might embellish the netting with some pearls and seaweed!!

[SINicallyTwisted]

I had this beautiful vintage 60's nautical bracelet delivered to me over the weekend. I'm so in love with it but I'm also very heartbroken because I was also trying to win the matching necklace but it was snipped at the last second on me. I really wished the seller had put them as a set instead of separately. :cry:
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=22720&d=1405953640
If anyone spies a matching necklace please let me know!

[Mermaid Galene]

I've had my eye on this necklace for awhile. It's similar to your bracelet, though not in silver. This Etsy artist has a bunch of other necklaces that might work for you:

http://tinyurl.com/pw9zqcg

[Raayvhen]

Working with synthetic hair today. Excited to post the results.

[SINicallyTwisted]

I've had my eye on this necklace for awhile. It's similar to your bracelet, though not in silver. This Etsy artist has a bunch of other necklaces that might work for you:

http://tinyurl.com/pw9zqcg

Cool! Thanks! I see a lot of goodies, even some awesome gift ideas! :cool:

[Ilyena]

I started making little sea slugs to go with my tail, the one pictured is going to be turned into a broach.

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A few more have yet to be baked and sealed (including a pyjama slug :D), but after uni quietens a little bit I'll be putting more ready to ship items on m fb page to sell if anyone is interested.

Also bought this bracelet a while ago, excuse the ebay shop picture, it just shows it a bit better than if on my wrist >_<
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[polyhymnia113]

I started making little sea slugs to go with my tail, the one pictured is going to be turned into a broach.

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A few more have yet to be baked and sealed (including a pyjama slug :D), but after uni quietens a little bit I'll be putting more ready to ship items on m fb page to sell if anyone is interested.

Also bought this bracelet a while ago, excuse the ebay shop picture, it just shows it a bit better than if on my wrist >_<
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Loving the nudibranchs!! What medium are you using to make those?

[Ilyena]

Thanks :). Just polymer clay mostly, besides varnish I do a couple of other things so it doesn't break that easily >_<

[polyhymnia113]

Wow! I thought it was glasswork of some kind at first. Nice work!

[Ilyena]

:D, not glass at all, just many layers of shiny stuff lol