Raffle - Custom Full Dragonskin Silicone Tail - $1,500

[Kanti]

THIS THREAD IS DISCONTINUED FOR UPDATES. TO SEE PROGRESS, GO TO THE NEW FORUM: HERE
(http://tinyurl.com/siliconetailraffle)
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=10888&d=1366557116
**Active members of Wavedancers of Atlantis will receive one additional FREE raffle ticket! For more info, proceed to the forum to find out more*
*Active = posting at LEAST once every other day
TICKET SALES WILL STILL BE UPDATED BY PERCENTAGE

This is the RAFFLE VERSION of this thread.
If you have $1,500 and want to purchase this tail full price, go here
NEW PRIZES! SEE BELOW

Currently 47% of all tickets SOLD

TICKETS cost $25 each and a total of 60 will be required to reach the $1,500 goal.
Once the goal is reached I will allow ONE WEEK for others to purchase tickets who wish to join in or for people to buy more if they want a final chance to up their chances of winning.

1rst Place - Full Silicone Mermaid Tail, armfins, and two sets of gills
2nd Place - Custom pair of armfins, a pair of realistic gills and body scales
3rd Place - Your choice of armfins or body scales+gills

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=10223&d=1363822640

1rst Place:
I am offering a full, PLATINUM silicone mermaid tail for $1,500.
For the price you will get:
-Custom fluke design
-Raised scale design
-Total of 5 custom fins
-FULLY painted design
-Two sets of realistic gill prosthetics (neck and body)
-Finis monofin
-Shipping included

2nd Place
A custom designed pair of arm fins, 10 mini scale sheets, and a pair of realistic gill prosthetics
-All pieces fully painted to your specifications
-Free shipping
-Custom designed armfins
-Two sets of realistic gill prosthetics (neck and body)
-A set of 10 (7"x5") body scale sheets you can cut and and arrange in your own pattern


3rd Place
Your choice between a custom pair of arm fins, OR 10 sheets of body scales with a pair of realistic gill prosthetics
-All items will be painted to your specifications
-Free shipping
-Package 1: custom armfins
-Package 2: 10 sheets of (7"x5") scale sheets and two sets of gills (neck and body)




I understand I have made no previous mermaid tails which is why I am making the price so low.
If you need or would like examples of my sculpting ability or even if you are interested and would like to send me a photo/design of what you would like to see if I can recreate in on a miniature scale to prove to you that I am capable, I am willing and able to do that.
I have done much more complicated and detailed sculpts and I have created MUCH more complex molds so creating a mermaid tail is literally something I am perfectly capable of doing, I simply don't have the money for one.



Here's a quick sample of a miniature fluke design:
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This took approximately 15 minutes to sculpt freehand and it is about 4" long entirely, so forgive the details. A real size tail would be much more detailed and drawn out.


Now that we have a buyout(several, actually!) I can begin the tutorial and it has pretty much already begun and will continue mostly on my youtube and livestream. I'm working on uploading videos on each step of the process but I will be showing the most recent progress on here in this photo

Progress Photo:
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l79/_Kanti_/IMG_2652_zps0a51bfea.jpg

These are not the final mold, they were simply arranged to show pattern.

I will also be using this tail to finally make a video tutorial of how to make a full silicone mermaid tail, so if you don't win you could always think of it that you paid $25 to support the tutorial.

This price is only going to be available for one person, so never again will I be offering another full silicone tail with this many options at this price.

Once a winner has been chosen I will announce the beginning of the tutorial over my Youtube page and I will update it at LEAST once a week. Construction on the tail will begin as SOON as a design is made by the winner

I really hope this is taken seriously, everyone needs to start somewhere and I would really love a shot at this. I am willing to go out of my way to make sure your design is perfect.

Feel free to ask questions or ask for a miniature fluke sculpt example.


My BEST advice to anyone who'd like to participate in the raffle is to private message me the amount of tickets you'd like to purchase and keep it private. I will list your name on here and make a private note as to the amount.
I will hold the money in a private bank account until the goal is reached. If the tail is purchased before the goal is reached, your money will be refunded within the next week.

Remember, to make a raffle work ALL tickets need to be purchased. This means a MINIMUM of 60 tickets at $25 a piece will be sold to reach the goal. So you may want to tell friends.

Please PM me if you're interested in buying tickets, or email Kanti-Kane@hotmail.com
(Kanti-Kane@hotmail.com)

Raffle Participants:

-Mermaid Lanai
-Aino Revontuletar
-Jvr8c
-Whisper
-Mermaid Lorelei
-Scapey
-Leeloo
-Wavymermaid
-ubergirlie
-Taniira
-sunrise
-Mermaid Harmony
-MerEmma
-Firemaid
-Kat
-Nathan

So you bought a ticket. What happens if we raise the goal?
Once the goal is raised and the tutorial process will begin, I will make an announcement on this thread for an EVENT DATE that will be held on my livestream account.
After the final week of final purchases is closed, I will make a public list of how the tickets were bought, this will show how many tickets belong to how many people.
I will literally print out a spreadsheet of EVERYONES votes out and cut them out right in front of everyone over livestream. They will be tossed into a bowl and a winner will be chosen publicly so everyone can see that it was a fair drawing.

To share this raffle with people outside mernetwork, simply use this link:
http://kantikane.blogspot.com/2013/03/custom-full-platinum-silicone-mermaid.html

[Aino Revontuletar]

YAY!! I'm so excited about this, I'm definitely in!

[Kanti]

Me too, I really hope it works out!
I think everyone will win in the end with the tutorial.

[Aino Revontuletar]

Yes definitely! I think the tutorial is the best part about this whole thing, it will really help us more novice tail-makers get started!

[Mermaid Harmony]

I'm in! I've seen some of your work and I'm always impressed with the things you do. :-)

[jvry8c]

sounds good. will pm you :D

[New York Mermaid]

Good luck everyone, and Yay Kanti!

[Lotus]

I'm in! how do I get a ticket or ten lol??

[lasserine]

Nice idea.

[Kanti]

Got a nice amount of tickets so far for it only being a couple of days! How exciting~
We're still below the 10% mark, though.
Slow and steady

[Kanti]

We just broke the 10% mark!!
I am seriously EX-CI-TED!!! Glubglubglub

[Kanti]

We made a good start guys, if you wouldn't mind sharing the link at the bottom of the page around I'd greatly appreciate it!

[Kanti]

15% people!
We're getting there. Please help out!

[Kanti]

bump
Lonely in here ;_;

[Usagi]

Ugh, I hate being broke! So let me get this straight..you can buy one ticket. Once all the tickets are sold, there is a total of $1500. This money will be used to make the tail. If you win the raffle, you just paid $25 for a platinum silicone tail? And others helped pay for it? lol

[Kanti]

Yep that's right. But even if you don't win a tail, everyone gets a youtube series on how to make one for yourself.
So to make yourself feel a bit better you can think of it in that perspective I suppose.

[Mermaid Pickles]

Iiiiiinterestiinnng.....Hmmm....

[jvry8c]

sounds like a sweet deal if you ask me even if there is only a 1/60 chance if you only get one ticket. Still I would not be able to afford the tail i want for many years and this is a chance (however small) of making the dream a reality. Even if i don't win the tutorial will be cool and might use it to make a tail if i don't win.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Tax returns should clear for deposit tomorrow!! I may be buying another 2!!

[Kanti]

Haha I won't complain about that

[Kanti]

20% OF ALL THE TICKETS ARE GONE!
This is great!

[Aino Revontuletar]

YAY! You're going to get the funds in no time!!!

[Kanti]

Hopefully!
I'd love to get it done before summer! That way maybe even I can finally have a tail o_o

[Kanti]

Bump please help out!

[Kanti]

22% of all tickets sold!
Please share this if you guys can, let's get all the tickets sold!

[Kanti]

Bump.
Please help out guys, do it for the tutorial!

[MerEmma]

I'll be able to buy mine in a little over a week. My mum wants me to wait until after our vacation.

[Kanti]

Ee thanks Emma I was just trying to bump up the thread so some new people could see.
Also you should change your name!

[Kanti]

Well I've already decided what my first tutorial video will be about.
I remember someone mentioning that the paper punches were too thin to accept foam and I see that now, but I think I have a way to fix it pretty easily/cheaply.

[MerEmma]

Ooh, I'm sure your fix will be great! It's fine to bump. In a way, I was kind of bumping it too, lol. And about the name...still dunno. Tough decision! My mom didn't really like the name. I've got plenty of time though either way. Luckily, I'm not in a huge hurry.

[Kanti]

I appreciate it xD I'd like to keep this thread active so people see it.
And did she say why she didn't like it or give you a name she liked better?

[MerEmma]

She said it just didn't seem like a mermaid name. I didn't really press it too much but eh, I'll keep thinking. xD

[Kanti]

How does she know! Has she ever met a mermaid? Heheh

[MerEmma]

Hahaha. So true. xD

[Kanti]

Almost at 25%!

[MerEmma]

Woohoo!

[Kanti]

Not quite there yet, though, so >_________>

[MerEmma]

I know, haha. Just keep bumping it! If it were honestly completely up to me I'd probably spend $150 on tickets, haha. But my mom has limits to that sorta thing. :B

[Kanti]

http://imghumour.com/assets/Uploads/Lets-Bump.jpg

Should probably at least post some lolz while bumping.
And aww that's really sweet! But even just one ticket helps!

[MerEmma]

CATS! Gotta love them cats, lol.

http://img.techpowerup.org/110714/bump%20meme.jpg

[Kanti]

http://veryhilarious.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/see-what-you-did-there.jpg

[Aino Revontuletar]

I will buy another on tuesday ^__^

[MerEmma]

Oh my gosh xD
That cat...those eyes... O_o
I'd share another picture but now I'm on my iPod, lol. I will continue the unrelated-picture-bump-craze tomorrow!

[Kanti]

Hehe the picture randomness will ensue

And thanks Aino!
Every little bit helps

[MerEmma]

http://ascii.textfiles.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/bump2.jpg

[Kanti]

Haha!
That ones perfect xD

http://gifs.gifbin.com/052011/1306319589_fish_flaps_itself_out_of_mans_arms.gif

[MerEmma]

Omg I can't tell you how hard I laughed at that xD He tried so hard to hold onto the darn thing but too much SLIME!

http://i.imgur.com/JY9Sd.gif This is a duck feeding its' children the koi.

[Kanti]

Bahaha aww
That duck is surprisingly generous O:

http://i.imgur.com/62LtO.gif

[MerEmma]

Omg, that was so sudden. I hope the water wasn't cold. xD

http://i.imgur.com/eKWw7.gif

[Mermaid Saphira]

Wish I had some money to buy a ticket :(
Good luck to all who enter! I'm excited to see this tail

[Kanti]

That's alright thanks Saphira!

SO MANY CATS!

http://media.tumblr.com/b075e94a7ae4e1899982bdd060ce0305/tumblr_inline_mg0qn1yA171rxis0k.gif

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/EKDJ9.gif

A cat AND a fish!

[Kanti]

Omg hahaha that shark balloon is hilarious! It actually looks like whoevers driving it actually has control over the darn thing xD

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/2014830336/h7D6D729A/

[MerEmma]

Meow! I'm surprised the cat stayed in the bathtub long enough for a picture.

http://i.imgur.com/qm5nP.gif

Come on guys, buy some tickets! :P

[Kanti]

Hmm maybe I should add some sort of runner up prizes so people don't get scared that their money is going completely to waste.

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/4468941056/hCDF8FBAE/

[MerEmma]

That would probably encourage people to. We people like prizes don't we? xD

http://e-log.ca/images/1316714043_pug_vs_windshield_wipers%5B1%5D.gif

[Kanti]

Hahaa pugs xD

http://d22zlbw5ff7yk5.cloudfront.net/images/stash-1-50e4c80122a48.gif

Yea, the tutorial is a nice touch, but it will be available for everyone, regardless of whether they helped or not, so I guess it's not the best incentive for people to buy a ticket.
I'll think of a few extra prizes and add them in soon!

[Taniira]

Just FYI, the shark balloon is remote controlled. :) I have one (though I haven't assembled it yet). You fill it with helium and it has a little motor in it. I think they make a clown fish or something, too.

[MerEmma]

Oh yeah, I've seen the little things. Used to think they were kinda lame but after I've seen the way they hover, it's just so crazy cool. xD I'd offer some sort of ideas for incentives but I honestly have no idea, so I wish you luck!

Pugs are the absolute best, haha. I love both my lil' puggers, although one of them is a pug mix. :P

http://www.konstipation.com/stuff/teeth.gif

[Kanti]

Haha! That pug!!

Alright I added a 2nd and 3rd place with some prizes, let me know what you guys think!

[jvry8c]

very cool. hopefully more people get tickets. would the realistic gill prosthetics be for your neck or your chest? i could see it going ether way.

[Kanti]

I'll give you both kinds. I'll include a smaller pair made for the neck and a larger one you can put along the sides of your body.

[MerEmma]

Ahh! Those are some great prize choices. Hopefully people will see them.

[Kanti]

Yea I hope so but you never know.
I have some pictures of the scale sheets and whatnot but I'll need to make some gills and armfins soon.

[MerEmma]

Good luck! :D

[jvry8c]

I'll give you both kinds. I'll include a smaller pair made for the neck and a larger one you can put along the sides of your body.
cool :D

[Kanti]

Hehe I hope so!

And whoops I forgot

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6rvlgPjRa1rzz3r3o1_400.gif

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/ZpNDj.gif?1

Cats make great gifs, don't they? xD

[Kanti]

They do.. It's almost too easy sometimes lol Let's switch it up

http://25.media.tumblr.com/ab920a8bd78b9903427ff22cc4209637/tumblr_mie4u2mnbB1s41qndo1_500.gif

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/sAsIe.gif

[Kanti]

I take your frog and raise you a bearded dragon

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/5562874112/h5026715F/

[sunrise]

I wonder if my mom will let me enter. I really wanna!!

[Kanti]

Try seducing her with a sexy sexy snake..
Yeeeaaaaa!! xD

http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7espmOAvs1rwcc6bo1_500.gif

[MerEmma]

Omg. That gif. xD

http://i.imgur.com/4QFf1.gif

You should definitely try to convince your mom to let you! My mom was confused at first because I hadn't really told her about the mermaid thing and she still thinks it's a lil' bit weird but she said yes anyhow. After our vacation I plan to tell her more of the extent of the community.

[Kanti]

Omg that poor dog!!!

but in other news..

27% OF ALL TICKETS SOLD!! KEEP IT UP PEOPLE!
SWEET JESUS THIS IS GREAT
http://files.myopera.com/JanetB/albums/4437182/PARTY%20KATS%20DANCE.gif

[MerEmma]

Woo! At this rate, it won't be too much longer!

http://i.imgur.com/QbXQK.gif

[Kanti]

Haha that kid xD
And hopefully we'll get through soon,
Though the rate has slowed down significantly xD

[Blondie]

Omg. That gif. xD

http://i.imgur.com/4QFf1.gif

You should definitely try to convince your mom to let you! My mom was confused at first because I hadn't really told her about the mermaid thing and she still thinks it's a lil' bit weird but she said yes anyhow. After our vacation I plan to tell her more of the extent of the community.

I just busted a gut laughing at this hahahahaha xDD Possibly going to buy a ticket soon :\ We'll find out Thursday night when I get paid xD

[MerEmma]

Yeah, it has. Slow and steady wins the race, though, right? :P

[Kanti]

xD
Slow and steady! Awww I wish it was faster heh
http://mahboi.files.wordpress.com/2012/01/funny-gifs-bearded-dragon-riding-a-leopard-tortoise.gif

And alright Blondie!

[MerEmma]

Omg, that turtle is going pretty fast isn't he?

http://i.imgflip.com/858d.gif

[Mermaid Saphira]

O man! more prizes? Now I really want a ticket! *opens wallet, moths fly out* Curse you empty wallet T.T

[Kanti]

He is going pretty fast.. A lot faster than this raffle that's for sure!

http://static.themetapicture.com/media/funny-gif-turtle-pushes-tortoise-water.gif

Heh well you've got plenty of time Saphira doesn't look like it's going to be over very soon xD

[MerEmma]

Haha, great way to spin that around, hm? xD

[Kanti]

Bahaha it worked.
I'm going to start putting progress photos soon.
I'm punching all the scales right now ._.

[MerEmma]

Woo! Albeit probably pretty dull, at least you feel productive, right?

[Kanti]

Hell yea. I'm glad.
I ended up taking my paper punch thingie to a friend who has a belt-sander so we got that fixed up without me having to hand-file it down for 5 years xD So I literally feel priviledged that I can punch the scales out already haha

[MerEmma]

Haha, that's great. It's great having friends with benefits. xD

[Kanti]

JESUS TAPDANCING CHRIST
30% TICKETS ARE SOLD!

[New York Mermaid]

And to continue Kanti's happiness, i give you my baby quaker Phoenix and his happy flappy wingies:
http://stream1.gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs1/1090055_o.gif

[MerEmma]

D'aww<3

[Kanti]

Haha! Awww
Why do they do that? Is it because they're trying to fly or something? o.O

[New York Mermaid]

their known as quaker parrots because especially when their little they get excited they do it.. heres the actual video of him when he was itty bitty:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpc7GjQ1vWg

[Kanti]

Dear god parrots are so cute
We have a ton of wild quakers around here but I had no idea they did that. All the quakers Ive ever met are mean lol

[New York Mermaid]

Paulie whose the older one is going to be 9 this year hes smart he speaks full sentences and alittle spanish and im teaching him to say hello in japanese lol and he is a cuddlebug.. so is phoenix

[Patches]

oOoOoOoO do you have any pics of the gills and armfins? I might be interested in purchasing some of those.

[Kanti]

Not at the moment, they're being made with silicone. I'll have some examples in the near future, maybe even next week, but not this week.

Also:
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[Kanti]

Got a few progress photos of the scales.
Nothing set in stone yet, just arranged them to show the pattern and shape.

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[Mermaid Saphira]

^ Looking good! :3

[Morticia Mermaid]

Go Kanti. Can't wait to see it. I'm hoping I can buy another ticket this payday. All depends though. I've got my fingers crossed :clap:

[Kanti]

Thanks Saphira!

And alright Morticia, whatever you want! I'm peeing my pants over here waiting to finish this

[MerEmma]

Bump!

http://i.imgur.com/TBJrf.gif

[Kanti]

Bahh how weird that reminds me of

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd138/subzero9285/Sub/Shark.gif

[MerEmma]

Fish can be so creepy when slowed down. o_O

http://i.imgur.com/95aWw.gif

[Kanti]

Haha at least the whaleshark isn't scary xD

http://i.imgur.com/wGSBDRT.gif

My sister sent me this xD

[MerEmma]

Omigosh, that's so cute. xD It looks like a half-horse-half-dog. :P

http://i.imgur.com/bwNm1.gif

[Kanti]

YAY 32%!
Keep it up!

http://www.ohmagif.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/funny-raccoon-stealing-doormat.gif

[MerEmma]

RACOON! They're creepy sometimes. I see them all the time here.

http://i.imgur.com/arf77uf.gif

[Kanti]

xD
I need an excuse to use this one

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7121477376/h0DA6AB10/

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Hey Kanti, I know you're trying to get your raffle out to more people and I was curious if you had thought of advertising on your facebook page about it?

[Kanti]

I did, but I decided against it.
I'd like to post it on there after I have a sample done.

[Patches]

Is there any way I could actually buy a tail from you at this price right now? Like I'm dead serious. I just got a used mertailor tail today and it doesn't even fit me. I am beyond sad.)":

[Kanti]

Hmm well anyway if anyone else wants to buy a ticket they're still up.
I'll have to make an ending date for this raffle, what do you guys think?

[MerEmma]

I guess RayeBlonde didn't get to, then?

[Ariel-Starfish]

I am SO late! I discovered the tread now - anyway... This is such a good intention! :D Love it ^^
I defo had bought some ticket, but I'm broke :(

[Kanti]

@Emma: No she did! I'm going to be drawing a design for her shortly.

Does anyone have any opinions on the closing date?

[Taniira]

So you're doing her tail and still doing the raffle, too?

I'M SO GLAD!!!

[Mistnoth]

I've been looking at this and wondering for a little while now. If you win the raffle do you just win the tail or do you have to pay the &1,500 for it?

[Kanti]

Yea I decided to do the buy now and a raffle just incase people wanted a chance to win some stuff anyways.

No, Mistnoth, in a raffle you win the prize by buying a ticket. If you bought only one ticket and you win, you win. You don't have to pay anything else. That's why we have to sell a certain amount of tickets first in order for me to actually make enough to make the tail and then everyone gets a chance to win it. I added some other prizes as well just to make a second and third place.

[Kanti]

Bump and also holy shit this is cool!

http://i.imgur.com/yubciOL.gif

[MerEmma]

Wow. That's a pretty long gif too. xD

http://i.imgur.com/mJOm97Z.gif

[Ashe]

xD you two and your little gif war! Anyways, congrats on the ticket sales Kanti! I think it is so cool that you are doing this :D

[Kanti]

Thanks!
Here's to hoping we can sell them all sooner better than later!
I'm going to be posting some progress photos of the tail I'm currently working on to give an idea of how everything is working out.

[Mermaid Saphira]

I love all of these gifs xD
Still trying to convince my mom to let me get a ticket -_- may I ask how much you would charge for a set of gills?

[Kanti]

I'm still working on them so I'm not entirely certain yet.
Probably somewhere between $30-$50 since it will be silicone

[Morticia Mermaid]

O-O I am torn between wanting to win the gills and winning the tail... I'd love a set of neck gills >.<

[Kanti]

The tail comes with two pairs of gills heheh

[Morticia Mermaid]

O_O Seriously!? I would absolutely die if I won... Might have to see about buying another ticket, or 5 xD

Don't suppose you'd take payments to actually buy a tail outright, would you?

[Mermaid Saphira]

The tail comes with two pairs of gills heheh


Holy carp! The gills come with it?! Oh man, I have got to get a ticket!!!

[Kanti]

Hehe

Another funny gif for everyone

http://i.imgur.com/A2Te9.gif

[MerEmma]

Omg, poor horse! I wonder why they let him out onto the ice? xD

http://i.imgur.com/c87szTh.gif

[Kanti]

Bahaha who knows, at least he didnt get hurt.

Omg suicidal elmo NOOOO!!!

http://www.profilebrand.com/funny-pictures/category/animated/190_kung-fu-boy-vs-super-rooster.gif

[Mermaid Saphira]

That poor horse xD
Suicidal elmo xD xD
These gifs! Where are you finding them?

[Kanti]

Lmao they have some gif websites where you can find a bunch of animated gifs to look through. THere's one called Senor Gif. But I usually just google the ones I remember are funny. To find the chicken one I just googled "kid getting chased by rooster gif" and looked for it xD
The horse one my cousin gave me hahaha

Btw I'll be working on some scales for a while so I'll be at my livestream account if anyone is interested in watching the process
http://www.livestream.com/kantikane

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'mma chime in here and add one of my favourites:
http://i.imgur.com/ZhtYpzv.gif

[Kanti]

O: haha Id never seen that one before xD

[Kanti]

http://gifs8.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/img8416.gif

[MerEmma]

I go to reddit's r/gifs. Maybe Tumblr too.

http://forgifs.com/gallery/d/191541-1/Backflipping_poodle.gif

[Kanti]

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7135811072/hC92F212E/

[Kanti]

I just received my silicone order in the mail so I'm in the process of making a set of gills.
Should be done in a couple hours, honestly, I doubt it will take long.

[Mermaid Saphira]

I just received my silicone order in the mail so I'm in the process of making a set of gills.
Should be done in a couple hours, honestly, I doubt it will take long.


Oh yay! Good luck and take your time, I'm sure they will turn out great :D

[Kanti]

Hehe Im really excited but I will take my time on the details and all that. I'm also using this opportunity to test different types of pigment in silicone so we'll see how that works out.

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/kcaiSSM.gif

Woo, testing! I'm back from vacation now but my mum's got the flu so I'm not going to bother her with this right now. Hopefully she'll be better soon though.

[Kanti]

Aww geeze
Flus suck, especially when they make you throw up and get diarrhea D: I hope she gets better

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7140905216/hBE2763B5/

[MerEmma]

Yeah, I know... luckily she doesn't have it too terribly. I hope nobody else in the family gets it though. My sister and I are doing my mom's work (online job) and my dad's really busy thanks to spring break so none of us can really get sick.
But omigosh, that gif is so accurate of how I play video games. xD

http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mathqxNcCW1rp61j1.gif

[Kanti]

Hahaha yea me too or at least when I see something scary xD

Hmm Im starting to wonder if making gills is really tedious of if Im overdoing it.

[MerEmma]

I couldn't help you with that, unfortunately. Hopefully it's not too tedious, though.

[Kanti]

It's not too bad! I think it's just tedious. Spacing the fringes out evenly and trying to get a nice point etc. I think I'm done, I'm going to make the mold now

[MerEmma]

Woo! Can't wait to see your progress.

[Kanti]

Yea I put it in the mold like 15 min ago, Im going to take it out soon and grab a quick photo

[Aino Revontuletar]

Ooh can't wait to see it!

[MerEmma]

Same. =D

[Kanti]

Alright here they are (or at least one)

These were pigmented INTO the silicone, there is no topcoat of paint, nor blend.. Nothing really.
I also didn't have the silicone adhesive so I sort of had to stick them on so the seams are a bit visible but not even so much! The back part came off a few times no matter what because that's the area where my hair is, therefore, little to no grip in that area.
(also sorry for the frontal photo, I didn't realize how shiney it was until afterwards hehe)

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[Mermaid Kelda]

They're awesome! Will you each set you do be the same, or will you have to make multiple moulds?

[Aino Revontuletar]

WOW they look incredible!!!

[Kanti]

Thanks guys!
And yes Melaina, you're getting a pair of these and a pair of body gills as well, which I will hopefully complete tonight. Also, no I won't make multiple molds, they will all look exactly like what you see above

[Mizuko]

Just incredible! <3

[Mermaid Kelda]

:O I am? Awesome! :D Ahhh that makes me even more excited, which I didn't think was possible!

[Kanti]

Heheh
Wait till you see the body gills, they're going to look even cooler.

[Mizuko]

*flails in excitement*

[jvry8c]

very nice gill set. gif war!
http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lsf3dwLoh21qjeya4.gif

[Patches]

Thanks guys!
And yes Melaina, you're getting a pair of these and a pair of body gills as well, which I will hopefully complete tonight. Also, no I won't make multiple molds, they will all look exactly like what you see above
Omfgggg that means I am getting these too right? Im so excited :O

[Kanti]

That's right, Raye!
YOU GET GILLS AND YOU GET GILLS
http://gifninja.com/animatedgifs/313632/oprah-you-get-a-car.gif

Haha Jvry xD

[Morticia Mermaid]

Those gills are fricking awesome! I want a pair!!! xD

[MerEmma]

Super cool, omg. Realistic!http://i.minus.com/i6F00PCy71lXd.gif

[Blondie]

Woooow!

Those gills are awesome!

[Kanti]

Thanks everyone!
I didn't actually work on the other pair last night so I'll try to get it done sometime today.
Can't wait to get them doneee

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9rvp1Y9co1qdoqbjo1_400.gif

[jvry8c]

http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5feqp5pL81rxphono1_500.gif
sucks that its taking so long for more people to get tickets.

[Mermaid Saphira]

Those gills, Kanti! Amazing you are!
I am so excited to see the body gills! Would they go along the ribs or....?

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/wVSRExU.gif

[New York Mermaid]

Can we wait anymore?? Let go to the orcas for that answer....
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5MM2jmworeM/TlMK8Iwmu6I/AAAAAAAAaJI/4Oda2lqLiuM/s1600/Gifkings.com-0004.gif
'They say No.

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/o9SIT.gif

http://i.imgur.com/WmzlF.gif
(two creatures we all love)

http://i.imgur.com/1IlwN.gif

[Kanti]

xD aww dolphins

Wait for what? o_O

[New York Mermaid]

For the raffle to be finished ..

[Kanti]

Oh, derp. Haha whoops

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7033065216/h19A22FF0/

[Mermaid Saphira]

I love those orcas, how adorable!

[Kanti]

Umm putting the gills on is a bit harder than I thought. Well, not hard but you really need to make sure the adhesive cures enough before you can start painting it and junk. I'll try to make a video on applying them in the near future when I have a buddy to help me out with stuff xD

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/LQC6O.gif

[Mermaid Maleficia]

Hm This is tempting I want to enter this raffle...

[Kanti]

Go for it if you want!

https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7150380032/h4849CA54/

[inactive account]

OMG I'm in love :O These Gill things are sooooo amazing!!!!!!

[Ariel-Starfish]

Grills <3


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABKUjvXDq2M

[Ariel-Starfish]

oh, last one <3

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[Kanti]

Thanks Neotail!

Haha Ariel. I love Lady Gaga's mermaid look~

[Mertara]

Lady Gaga is my hero!

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/1rXDP.gif

This guy must have to buy new shoes very often. ;\

[MermaidBrittany]

I love lady Gaga! I was so excited when she got a tail :D That vid is awesome!!

[ubergirlie]

Those gills are superb, Kanti! :)

[Kanti]

Thanks ubergirlie!

@Emma xD omg I'd be scared to do that
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7153069568/h29A70915/

[MerEmma]

BALLOON ANIMALS! <3

http://i.imgur.com/64SCsIK.gif

[Kanti]

Dear god owls

http://i.imgur.com/qFLcLm6.gif

[Ariel-Starfish]

Lady Gaga is my idol to! U still wonder how she looked lije a mermaid in the 'merry the night' video as originally was plánned ( It contained underwater shots i believe)

and I adore her as a mermaid! I loved that era and really miss it :(

[Ariel-Starfish]

Btw, this is how i got my black tail in the first place :D Check out my Gaga mer cosplay on my profile albums ^^. *sorry for spamming!*

[Kanti]

No problem at all Ariel!
I think the pictures are cool! I'd never actually seen her full outfit like that, the video makes it hard to see, so I appreciate it xD

[New York Mermaid]

so whats the update on the raffle :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

so whats the update on the raffle :D

Looks like still only at 32% of tickets sold. My understanding is all need to sell because the cost of the tickets goes to cover the cost of materials. And looks like Kanti is keeping the original post updated with status on how many tickets as well as additional prizes.

[New York Mermaid]

okay Ill be watching the thread closely,
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/5943112448/hA5B2EEBF/

[Kanti]

Thanks Morticia! But yea there is no update on the RAFFLE itself besides what I've been posting, as in, samples of the gills, working on the tails right now so no armfins yet. Anyhow, we're waiting still.
I think I'm going to just work on the tails I have so far and post more progress. Maybe when people see things they'll actually want to get into the raffle more. Until then, we're waiting.

I asked about a closing date like 5 times but no one said anything so I assume everyone's okay to wait it out a while longer.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thanks Morticia! But yea there is no update on the RAFFLE itself besides what I've been posting, as in, samples of the gills, working on the tails right now so no armfins yet. Anyhow, we're waiting still.
I think I'm going to just work on the tails I have so far and post more progress. Maybe when people see things they'll actually want to get into the raffle more. Until then, we're waiting.

I asked about a closing date like 5 times but no one said anything so I assume everyone's okay to wait it out a while longer.


Honestly Kanti, you should make sure you sell enough to cover the cost of ALL materials. I wouldn't even bother setting a date until then

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/dlx7gX6.gif

[Coradion]

I'd just keep the raffle open. If I had extra cash I'd totally buy tickets, your sculpting and actual artistic skill would make for one killer tail. I think it's a cool way to get your product out there and from what I've seen it looks like whatever you make when you start selling full tails will really be worth the price. Whoever gets this tail will be lucky for sure.

[Morticia Mermaid]

If I had the money Kanti, I'd probably buy another 6 or so. Might see how much I've got after bills and such this friday

[jvry8c]

Honestly Kanti, you should make sure you sell enough to cover the cost of ALL materials. I wouldn't even bother setting a date until then
I would agree. I would have thought more people would have entered the raffle by now. seems like a sweet deal and for a good cause.

[Morticia Mermaid]

I think I've bought 5-7 myself right now. And am looking at buying more

[jvry8c]

nice. if it goes on for another month or two might get another ticket myself.

[Taniira]

I'm planning on buying more, I just have to get through this round of bills since I just moved.

[maemermaid]

Will you be posting the lint to the silicone tutorial here??

[Moonflower]

What kind of Finis monofin?

[Kanti]

@Mae - yes everntually, it will be on my youtube, Im getting them started at a slow pace but I have a few pre-tutorials already on my youtube where I talk about silicones etc etc so you can basically get a clear idea of how the process goes

@Moon - it can honestly be whatever you want but I'm recommending the foil because it's short so it allows for a flowy fluke, it's close to the foot so it won't look bulky, and it's relatively easy to put on without having to adjust anything.
If you want another kind I can do that, wouldn't recommend ALL types but I won't tell you you can't do it xD
If you want something REALLY fancy like a competitor that'll have to be a bit extra

[Kanti]

On the other hand, thanks SO MUCH everyone seriously
You dunno how much it means that people tell me I sculpt good and all that. The compliments are always appreciated but don't make my head too big harhar

[Kanti]

Alright guys I'm currently uploading 3 videos that have to do with the mermaid tail tutorial.
One is the scales, the other is a fluke video, and the final one is just a closer look/explanation about the materials.

Tomorrow I'll try to work on a "different types of clay" video as well as show some fluke progress

Also here's a gif xD
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7163855104/h0271B60B/

[Morticia Mermaid]

Alright guys I'm currently uploading 3 videos that have to do with the mermaid tail tutorial.
One is the scales, the other is a fluke video, and the final one is just a closer look/explanation about the materials.

Tomorrow I'll try to work on a "different types of clay" video as well as show some fluke progress

Also here's a gif xD
https://i.chzbgr.com/maxW500/7163855104/h0271B60B/

:D ~Flails~ I'm so excited! Also... Is that a cat walking a dog???

[MerEmma]

http://i.imgur.com/2ZHoaA0.gif

[Kanti]

ALRIGHT EVERYONE I've got some youtube videos up,
here is my youtube channel
http://www.youtube.com/user/KantiKane?feature=watch

and more specifically here is the Mermaid playlist
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLksw3qAzl7BzqoOL2VyaJnzuYCx1P5_78

and here is an owl
http://i.imgur.com/M1bcekj.jpg

@Morticia - haha it is! Very clever cat

@Emma - KITTIE THERAPY!? xD

[Morticia Mermaid]

O_O omg... Kanti, I just checked out your channel... Those hooves are fricking awesome! I want a pair T^T But tail first

[MerEmma]

D'aww, owls! <3 Also, heading off to watch the videos now. :D

http://i.imgur.com/7nTVrgr.gif

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Nice job on the videos Kanti.

[Taniira]

I NEED HOOVES. The link to your Etsy on that video doesn't work anymore. Do you still have an Etsy?

[Kanti]

I did for a while I shut it down for a bit to take a break from horns and hooves. I had developed a new way to make them but I ended up using a lot of my own money funding it by myself and came to a halt, so I decided to sell a couple tails to help me finish and I thought, I really wanted to make a tail anyways so I'd have fun doing that in the meantime!

Speaking of which, I'll try to upload a video of how to sculpt the fluke later tonight or tomorrow sometime.
One of the people getting a tail said it was alright if I showed you guys the concept art she made to compare to the fluke progress so far so I'll be posting it very soon! Just wanted to think of some good pointers to give along with the video too.

[Mermaid Kelda]

and here is an owl
http://i.imgur.com/M1bcekj.jpg
Actually I believe that is a Tawny Frogmouth:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/Uploads/Images/12346/tawny%20frogmouth%20with%20prey_b.jpg
They're not actually owls, they're part of the bird family of Frogmouths.
Fun fact: they mate for life, and stay pretty much side by side until one of them dies.

Back on topic, I'm excited by how many videos you have up already! I can't wait to see you sculpting the flukes!

[Moonflower]

OMG HOOVES!!! As a Brony and a Rarity cosplayer, I approve x1000. (also, if you ever do closed "horse" hooves, I WILL buy from you.)

[MerAnthony]

The hooves are cool. An how much for a set of them? Thoses would be great for a Sater or a centar.

[Kanti]

@ Melaina - O: cool! I think I'd heard that name before but I totally thought they were owls xD
That's a cool fun fact too, I think of all the things that are monogamous or whatever in the animal world, birds are more likely to do so? I only ever hear of birds doing it. Maybe marine mammals too? *shrug* xD
And I'm glad you like the videos! I'll try to update as soon as I can without being too rushed about it xD

@ Moonflower - badass! I'd love to see your Rarity costumes! I freakin loooove MLP xD
I hope to do a derpy costume soon haha
But I will be doing horse hooves sometime in the future, just not right now, I'm tired of the hooves at the moment and I'm itching to make them better.

@ Anthony - Thanks! They're $250. May take a bit longer to get a guy's shoe size heheh.

As for the raffle someone else bought a ticket, I'm just currently on my laptop so I'll update it when I get home! xD

[Moonflower]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.516298061750321.1073741826.413303408716454&type=1 *^_^*

[Kanti]

WOW the Sonic Rainboom Rarity is AMAZING!! I don't think I'd ever seen that one done before~
The wings are perfect and I love the headpiece! Great attention to detail!

[Kanti]

Alright guys 1/3 the way there!
We reached the magic 33.333repeating% !!

[Mermaid Saphira]

I must ask, are those hooves hard to walk in? Is it like walking on your toes?

[Kanti]

They're not TOO bad, you just can't lean back as you do with normal heels. So honestly you could get a feel for how they'd be if you got in a pair of heels and didn't put any pressure on the heel and just walked on the balls of your feet instead. It's a bit tiring at first but once you get used to it it's not that bad. Works out your calves too! Heheh.
Balancing can be a bit tricky at times, which is why I recommend walking on mostly flat surfaces if you have the choice, though I've been practicing for a while and can walk in grass and rocks, just have to be careful.

[Mermaid Kelda]

While we're on the subject of MLP, here's me and a few friends at Supanova!

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It had been raining, so our manes are a bit wet in that photo.

Also, me as Twilight in front of the TARDIS, because you can never have enough cross-fandom referencing!
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[MerEmma]

(going to ask my mum again later about the raffle if she's in a good mood; she's finally getting over the flu.)

Kanti, your inbox is full and I can't send a message response to you. xD

[Kanti]

@ Melania O: which one are you, Twilight? Aww haha!

@Emma 0 oh whoops barhar lemme fix that

[Mermaid Kelda]

Yep, I'm Twilight :) it was an awesome day, and we had so many people asking for photos xD now I know what it's like to be a professional cosplayer.

[Kanti]

Hahaha
Its a really cute costume! I like seeing groups of people dressed like MLP. I didn't get to go to Megacon this year but I'm certain they had some there xD

[Kanti]

Alright alright alright
Uploading a couple more videos for tonight, this time going over the two types of clay and revealing some fluke designssssss!
They probably won't be up for another hour or so, though.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Alright alright alright
Uploading a couple more videos for tonight, this time going over the two types of clay and revealing some fluke designssssss!
They probably won't be up for another hour or so, though.


O_O Is my fluke going to be one of them?? OH, I have money for first payment, just have to wait another day or so to transfer from savings... Silly transfer limits

[Kanti]

No no yours will be latterrrrr
I'm showing just what I have so far in the sculpting video!

I'd like to show off yours once I actually get to start on it xD

[Morticia Mermaid]

xD Darn. Ok. Like I said, I can get it sent in the next day or so :) Seriously can't tell you how excited I am

[Kanti]

Hehe
Alright!
Once you get that in we can get your monofin and get started on sculpting your fluke, then you can get very excited xD

[Usagi]

I really hate to be a pushy person (I don't know that I ever have been in my life), but kanti can you please please please respond to my message? O.O I am aware that I'm annoying, and I'm sorry for that, but I need to get my costume done within like a month and you are my only lifeline T.T

on the topic of this thread, however: I love how you get all side-tracked in your videos. I think it gives more detail and oddly helps people understand haha

[Kanti]

Huh?
Can you re-send it? I don't think I got a message from you? I'll go double check, sorry!

And no you're not annoying!

But haha thanks I get side tracked too much honestly. I talk too much for my own good harhar

[Morticia Mermaid]

You have what I like to class as mild ADOS... Attention Defficite... Ohh Shiney

But don't worry its not nearly as severe as... Oh look a squirrel ~runs off to chase said squirrel~

[Kanti]

Haha xD
Sometimes its just distraction other times its like, I have 40 million things I want to say all at once and I dunno where to start!
Videos are almost done processing~

[Morticia Mermaid]

:D Woot!

Edit: Also... Have I mentioned how excited I am to see what you come up with for my paint design?

[Kanti]

Yea I have to work on that, unfortunately painting is a bit harder for me xD

But videos are up!

http://www.youtube.com/user/KantiKane?feature=mhee

[Morticia Mermaid]

:D Woot!!! ~chases squirrel to youtube~

[Kanti]

Heehh
Bleh I hate editing the annotations and all that -__-

[Morticia Mermaid]

:D Yay! I'm seriously excited now. Just sent ya my first payment Kanti

[Kanti]

O:
Awesome! I'll go ahead and order your monofin.
(well let's talk about the specs via facebook xD)

By the way how are the videos going? Does anyone have any concerns, complaints, questions, etc.??

[MerEmma]

I haven't gotten around to watching the newest ones yet (will later while I'm working).

[Kanti]

How about the old ones? Are they easy enough to understand?