Here I Go Again...

[Little_Orca]

I've been a bit low lately, and I needed some creative outlet to deal with things. So... I started a new tail.

I had some left over fabric from when I made the spotted tail. This time, however, I am making a simple tail. No extra fins and a simple paint job. Well, simple as in few colors, but it is still taking a while.

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As you can see, my cat (Selkie) is clearly impressed with my work.

[Mermaid Arianna]

It's sooo pretty!! <3

[LittleTreasure]

Wow, the paint job is impressive. It's going to look great when it's finished!

[Ashe]

Orca, i love how you call that a "simple paint job". Those scales were so good that it took me a minute to figure out if it was silicone or fabric! lol you are amazing!

[Little_Orca]

Thank you. :)

The paints are pearlized and the scales do look raised in person given how the light hits the paint. I did take a video of it and I am debating putting it on Youtube.


Peek Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EYLkdN_AMNY&feature=youtu.be

[Ashe]

I think you should put it on YouTube! All people can do is say words, and with a person with as much confidence as you, hate can't do a thing! ...but why would someone want to hate that beautiful tail? It's cause they're jealous of your epicness. :)

[Little_Orca]

Here is the finished tail:

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/Little_Orca/IMG_7204-1.jpg
Sitting in a chair in the tail so that the purple (though they look pink) underbelly scales could be seen.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/Little_Orca/Tail2-1.jpg
The back of the tail. No dorsal fin, no extra fins, just a simple tail this time. Even the fluke was painting simple.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/Little_Orca/TailPainted.jpg
The side of the tail. The scales do an all right job hiding the seem; not bad for just paint.

http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff176/Little_Orca/IMG_7223-1.jpg
The only thing I do not like about it is how the tips of the fins hang over. What can I do though, I have a rapid and no money for a nicer monofin. ;)



Now! Onto the bra!

[Princess Kae-Leah]

AMAZING!!!

[malinghi]

Looking good! The painted scales do hide the seam pretty well. What fabric is it made of?

[Little_Orca]

Mal -- It is just a thick lycra. It's the same material as my spotted tail; just what was left over when I made it.

[spottedcatfish]

Very nice work! You did a great job with those scales. They kind of look like sequins!

[Jinx]

great job! i've been thinking of doing one similiar but then coating it in clear silicone to save the hassle of sculpting scales. anyone have thoughts on that?

[Mermaid Celissa]

This is unrelated, but I'm in love with this video ^_^ Your harp playing is beautiful - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq83drasSmo&feature=plcp

The tail is fantastic! I love the paint job.

[roamingmer]

Agreed this is very good harp playing. Reminds me of Kim Robertson's pieces; especially her Gaelic Tale inspired pieces. There is also a good CD with similar music : Legend of Diedre (http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Tale-Deirdre-Mychael-Danna/dp/B000000X79). One can never be too late to learn to take up harp music. There is fortunately some nice harp music around Zurich, inspired by Tale of the Gael (http://www.irelandharp.net/). Hope you dont mind the slight straying off topic...

[Karymermaid]

My goodness, this is so very beautiful! I think the tips hanging over gives it a natural look. (but if it bothers YOU, is there anything you can "stuff" the tips with?)
I can't wait to see the top! I'm sure it will be lovely as well.