My First Dragonskin Tail

[Rogue Siren]

Well, my first tail ever actually.... xD Bad idea to start with such expensive material......but I must. Lol

And to keep me on track I'm making this thread.

I may or may not actually post pictures....because my idea is somewhat original (I haven't seen anything like it).

First I'll make the scale sheet. I'm figuring I'll use craft foam. Do you think its possible to put a layer of clay over the foam to help with detailing?

Also, how large should the scale sheet usually be? Any clay people recommend over others?

Thanks!

[MerEmma]

I believe most people here use Monster Makers and really like it--personally I work with Sculptex Soft right now for another project but I don't know if that'd work for mermaid tails. Highly encourage you to just keep reading up on Dragonskin Tail threads, there's quite a few of them and I'm pretty sure they'll tell you what sort of clay they like. :3

[jazz2453]

Sculptex Soft certainly works and is what I used for my last tail!

[NurseOcean]

Please post pictures! Wishing you the best!

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[LittlePolly]

Good luck 👍


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[Rogue Siren]

Well....I've never seen a tail designed such as this....so if someone steals the idea, oh well. XD Means it was a good one.

I'll be buying craft foam to start on the scale sheet when I get paid tomorrow. Yay! Lol

I'm wondering if the tail design would work though. I know the fins would weigh it down, but would the fluke/caudal fin give enough push?

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Thanks, guys! :)

[Jessica]

Hi milieu!

i really love monster makers clay. It really captures detail well and is reuseable! It melts very easily in the microwave and you can use a blow dryer to melt it just a little when you're sculpting.

i love your design! It's very pretty and reminds me of a leaf! If I remember correctly, one of the first finfolk tails had a leaf like fluke too...but it was a different style than your design.

your design should give you plenty of propulsion in the water if you use a good monofin! Based on the shape of your design, you might want to consider a finis wave/rapid. I'm using a wave for the tail I'm working on now because of the long fluke design. Wider monofins like a competitor would require a massive fluke to get the shape in your design because of the width of the monofin.

Good luck with your tail! It's so nice to see so many people making silicone tails!

[LittlePolly]

Hahaha waiting for the damn paycheck... Me 2 :S


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[JamesGunnels]

I will be making a tail as soon as I can myself...however, I just found out that my crap company is laying us off....so....yay unemployment? *le sigh* hopefully I will be able to get another job soon...but as I have a somewhat secret tail mentor (as I am not sure if she wants me to say anything just yet) I can use her scale board and fluke mold...cuts some costs in half :)

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks, Jessica! :) I want it to be a kind of freshwater/dragon mermaid. X3

@Littlepolly- got my paycheck! Whoo! XDDD

I'm sorry, JamesGunnels. :( At least you get free molds! That's the hard part....Lol


So I got my craft foam! And I spent like two hours roaming around Michaels.....*headdesk* I really shouldn't do that....Lol
I've got supplies for accessories now too. :) I'll probably sell some as well to help out...I have a lot of supplies. XD

[JamesGunnels]

Thanks, Jessica! :) I want it to be a kind of freshwater/dragon mermaid. X3

@Littlepolly- got my paycheck! Whoo! XDDD

I'm sorry, JamesGunnels. :( At least you get free molds! That's the hard part....Lol


So I got my craft foam! And I spent like two hours roaming around Michaels.....*headdesk* I really shouldn't do that....Lol
I've got supplies for accessories now too. :) I'll probably sell some as well to help out...I have a lot of supplies. XD

yeah, it'll definitely help me out, but I do at one point in time want to make my own scale board and fluke molds :) I think that's half the fun designing the scale board and fluke mold...you get to see your designs come to life and it is a great feeling to know that you created something so beautiful :D

[Trident True]

Ive used makers monsters clay for my filpper and fins. its great for detail and most importantly it can be used multiple times. it will also hold its shape, will not crack and its very flexible. the only negaitve thing i found is it very difficult to roll out with a rollin pin. even when its soft. when creating your flipper and fins create them on a template. thin card works well, this will help with the extracting of the piece when the mold has set. plaster of paris works great.

[Rogue Siren]

Cool, I'll have to order Monster Maker's it seems...because no place near me carries and good clay it seems. Gr.

So here's my first accessory (been putting off the scale sheet....LOL).
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Not a wonderful picture...but it will have to do for now. I've added a bit more greenery as well since I took this picture.

[Rogue Siren]

So I am waiting to get the money for my clay or for someone to get me it for Christmas. I've decided to mold my scales rather than use craft foam. Ah well, at least the foam was cheap. :)

And in the meantime I have been working on accessories.

My hairclip:
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Necklace:
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Belt:
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And another hairclip that I am working on and will be up for sale:
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[Mizuko]

Your tail design is incredible!!! >.< I cant wait to see it as it comes together!!

[Mermaid Julz]

that first hairpiece you posted I love.... its very beautiful.

[Rogue Siren]

Thank you Mizuko! :) I have started on one of my scale sheets (using two different ones for this design), and it is coming along nicely. Just no pictures right now... And I'm having a dilemma of leaving the textures my fingers left while molding, or smoothing them and adding my own specific texture.... xD

Thanks, Julz!

And on the accessory front, I finally got the arrow heads I have been wanting! Removed the shell on the necklace and replaced it with a light grey/ivory arrow head. :)

And here is where I will be having my first photoshoot when I finish my tail.... x3

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Way ahead of myself, I know. But I visit this place any chance I get! I love it. It was inspiration for my Mersona. :) A freshwater mermaid. The place in the photo was home to many Native Americans, and were sadly taken away on the Trail of Tears. Other random fact, Jesse James was said to have hid out there behind the rocks next to that waterfall! xD

[Aziara]

If you're ahead of yourself, so am I! I'm already trying to find a pretty spot to photograph me in my tail, and I've barely started making it. Where is this place, it's amazing!

[Rogue Siren]

Hahaha! :D

Suprisingly, Northwest Alabama. Dismals Canyon. Night can be even cooler because the walls light up with little glowworms affectionately called dismalites! :) Which is a reason I've toyed around with the LED light idea.... Wonder how Raven's LED tail worked out. :/

[Rogue Siren]

Urgent question so that I don't ruin hours of sculpting! XD

I am using plastalina modeling clay (van aken) and plaster of paris. Do I need to use any sort of release agent so the plaster doesn't stick? If so what? Totally new at this mold thing, thanks! :)

[Trident True]

if your clay is a plastacine clay, meaning having an oil base to it then no, you wont need a release agent. MMC is the same and ive been working with plaster. have a look at my thread called Kyle's H20/Mako mermaids inspired tail with a splash of personality!!!!!

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks! :)

So I have sculpted a fin and poured the mold to see what happens. :x
*fingers crossed* Hahaha!

(I would post a pic but my phone won't let me. :( )

[Aziara]

You could upload the picture to photobucket, then copy the image code from there and paste it here. That's what I always have to do with phone pictures.

[Rogue Siren]

Even photobucket is causing me problems. Grr. X( But here we go! :) Just links right now....will edit later I guess.

Finished a fin to test how the molding works. There are like 3 small bubbles, but not bad considering this is my first try.

Clay sculpt:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131212_185632.jpg

Completed mold:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131213_052315-1.jpg

[Aziara]

Looks really cool!

[jazz2453]

Pretty fin :)

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Very nice fin sculpt!!

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks all! I was quite please with how it turned out. X3

Second mold is poured! This mermaid tail is taking a lot of work....but it's gonna be so worth it! XDDD Six hours of work and I've only completed the side fins! Not that I thought it would be easy! Lol. :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

This is going to be exciting!

[Trident True]

Even photobucket is causing me problems. Grr. X( But here we go! :) Just links right now....will edit later I guess.

Finished a fin to test how the molding works. There are like 3 small bubbles, but not bad considering this is my first try.

Clay sculpt:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131212_185632.jpg

Completed mold:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131213_052315-1.jpg



Im glad to see it worked out excellent with the plaster. I love your fin. it makes mine look amature.;) but having said that the tail making process is very new to me but i do learn quickly so my next tail (If i make another) will be ever better.

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks for the advice! It would likely have been another month until I could afford the resin....xD And I'm the impatient sort. ;)

Just because it's my first time working with molds doesn't mean I haven't sculpted before. ^^ I'm definitely an artsy person, and I love making costume related things. :) Your stuff looks great too anyway! Just styled a bit differently.



So now I have one scale sheet layed out in clay. Just needs smoothed then detail added. Took a little over a pound of plastalina. The fins took less than half.

[Fifi Tigg]

I absolutely adore those side fins! So realistic :)

[Rogue Siren]

Thank you! :) I think I'm partly OCD so everything's taking me awhile to sculpt....and I think I might be a bit dyslexic too.....they don't play well together. Lol!

So now I've sculpted one side of my ankle fin.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131216_145053.jpg


And because I am easily bored if I'm doing the same thing for too long, I made mini models of possible flukes....

A basic design is here. I really like it....
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131216_121956.jpg

My original idea for the fin here. Still like it too.
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131216_132435.jpg

And a split design I'm not too fond of. :/
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131216_124344.jpg


And my tail making might be set back a bit as I bought some Star Wars pjs with my supplies money. XD Haha

[PearlieMae]

Nice!!! I love the reptilian feel!

And I sculpt forEVER to get things just right. Why rush?

[Rogue Siren]

Because I am the impatient sort.... xD

So here's how the scales/plates for the front of the tail are coming along. Any suggestions to make them better before I mold them?
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131216_183109.jpg
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131216_183131.jpg

[Rogue Siren]

So I'm really loving this tailmaking thing! XD And I have so many ideas for realistic designs based off real fish.... Different scales and fins. Colors. I wish I were rich and could just do it. But I would probably have to find someone to help out. :P Poo. XD

[Fifi Tigg]

I'm so excited to see how this new tail design turns out! It's so different and beautiful! :mermaid kiss:

[Jessica]

So I'm really loving this tailmaking thing! XD And I have so many ideas for realistic designs based off real fish.... Different scales and fins. Colors. I wish I were rich and could just do it. But I would probably have to find someone to help out. :P Poo. XD


^^i know exactly how you feel! I'm just in love and bursting with ideas too :)

I'm so excited to see your tail come to life! It's so much fun to watch other people make tails and share their experiences! Keep up the good work!

[Rogue Siren]

While working on my scale sheet for the back...I realized that I am absolutely insane. I'm crazy.... This is going to take forever......xDDD

Sneak peek:
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131218_151014-1.jpg

[Aziara]

Scutes! Cool! Makes me think of a gator-mermaid I saw once on deviantart.

[JamesGunnels]

Thank you Mizuko! :) I have started on one of my scale sheets (using two different ones for this design), and it is coming along nicely. Just no pictures right now... And I'm having a dilemma of leaving the textures my fingers left while molding, or smoothing them and adding my own specific texture.... xD

Thanks, Julz!

And on the accessory front, I finally got the arrow heads I have been wanting! Removed the shell on the necklace and replaced it with a light grey/ivory arrow head. :)

And here is where I will be having my first photoshoot when I finish my tail.... x3

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Way ahead of myself, I know. But I visit this place any chance I get! I love it. It was inspiration for my Mersona. :) A freshwater mermaid. The place in the photo was home to many Native Americans, and were sadly taken away on the Trail of Tears. Other random fact, Jesse James was said to have hid out there behind the rocks next to that waterfall! xD

So, this is basically off the Natchez Trace then, right? If that is the case, then we missed it when we drove the trace in March. This is gorgeous.

[Rogue Siren]

The gator look is what I was going for. ^^ Glad it's recognizable. I'm going for a reptilian, freshwater theme.


And I had to look it up, but it is off the Natchez Trail. :)

[Rogue Siren]

Omg! I just realized that the alligator type scales are going to give a leathery look....and the scales on the front are like armor. Ah!!! If there's enough interest and enough people want to help fund it, a Loki tail will happen! XD

[Mermaid Dottie]

How are you going to lay the scales? Will they overlap somehow?

[Rogue Siren]

Yep. The front scales will overlap the back at the seams. So the seams will be pretty obvious, but look natural like they're supposed to be there. Hidden in plain sight you could say. :)

Like this: http://neondragonart.com/Art/display.php?img=Quetzalcoatl

[Mermaid Dottie]

Oh, my gosh. That's the same artist that did the first how to draw dragons book we ever got my little brother. ^_^
He's so flippin amazing now, and he still references that book for body blending monsters together.
I wish I could show you his latest stuff....

[Rogue Siren]

Oh, my gosh. That's the same artist that did the first how to draw dragons book we ever got my little brother. ^_^
He's so flippin amazing now, and he still references that book for body blending monsters together.
I wish I could show you his latest stuff....

Haha! :D I've got 2 of her books too... x3 Actually, 3 I think. :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

I love her. XD I think she's hilarious. And her assistant! (XDroflroflrofl)

[Rogue Siren]

Christmas is here! :D

And my dad is awesome. He got me a finis foil. :)

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20131225_091416.jpg

My tail making can continue...... :3

[Rogue Siren]

So because of the holidays and having family over I haven't really had time to work on my tail. :(

Now family is gone (*sadface*) and I have a chance to work on my tail, but I'm sick! :P I can't breathe, I'm coughing, and I'm so tired I've got a headache.....

But my mermaid bra is calling me to work on it! Dx Do I sleep on my off day because of my cold and the fact I work tomorrow? Or do I work on my mermaid stuff? DDDx

[PearlieMae]

Rest or you'll just make yourself sicker. And yes, I AM Doctor Mom.

:D

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks PearlieMae. XDDD Took your advice and slept all day..... Cold was almost gone by the next day. :D Sadly I had to work early though.....so the cold isn't entirely gone. :P

Anyway, due to my short attention span, I am working on my mermaid top a bit tonight. :) I realized I wouldn't likely ever wear the belt, plus it was pretty bulky, so I'm taking it apart to salvage some supplies. Haha. :D

[Rogue Siren]

Quick Question: How many gallon units of dragonskin should I plan on ordering?

[Samantha Siren]

I think you need to order 2 (Gallon units). It's technically 4 gallons as part a&b are a gallon each!

[PearlieMae]

I don't think so...The buckets are less than a gallon each, and there is room in the bucket to stir it. I could be wrong, though.

[LaNyah]

They are sold as 'gallons' because of the bucket size. It's an easy way to refer to it. Truth is, Smooth-On actually sells by weight (per my conversation with them 2 days ago). This is why the gallon bucket isn't always full.

But there again, in terms of how to order, they use the term 'gallon size.'

[PearlieMae]

Ah! Thanks!

[Mizuko]

I have to admit, I've used almost 3 gallon units (3 orders) of Dragonskin! It depends on how big your fluke is :)

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks all!

At the moment my tail is on hold due to classes. I just have no time! Dx

And I realized how out of shape I am today. I felt like I was going to die after an hour of swim class! And it was only front-crawl. *shakes head*

I found out that the aquatic center allows monofins! :D I'm going to test my new one out tomorrow. :D

[Rogue Siren]

*jumping up and down*

First swim ever in a monofin today!!! :D So amazing! It was fantastic! I could feel myself cutting through the water. And unlike the day before where I was exhausted and out of breath after an hour of swimming (without a monofin), today I wanted to just keep swimming (just keep swimming....lol). I swam a little over an hour today, but had to leave because I told a friend I would go watch Frozen with her again. XD

I also attempted some bubble rings for the first time. They're suprisingly easy! :)

I can't wait to go back to the pool. X3


Oh, and anyone have some tips in equalizing your ears? There was some cloth at the bottom of the pool that was annoying me, so I took off my goggles and swam down to get it and it hurt (like it always has). But I would love to be able to swim deep more often. Also, this was a diving/lap pool. Not sure exactly how deep it is, but I was in the lane on the incline to deeper water.

[PearlieMae]

That is the best...okay, second best...feeling in the world! When I swim with my fin, I never want to stop!

[Miyu]

Congrats on your first monofin swim! I had my first recently, I had so much fun!

Yay bubble rings! I want to practice those next time I get to swim :)

I have the same problems with my ears... I need to learn better equalizing because id I get my head down farther than the bottom of the shallow end, my head makes funny noises and hurts :/

[Rogue Siren]

I'm afraid to ask what the best feeling is PearlieMae. XD

The bubble rings are a lot of fun Miyu. :D I was just worrying what the lifeguards might say since there are signs up that say "no long breathe holds". No fun. :P Heehee.

I can't wait to go back to the pool! Next swim is Tuesday. Maybe I'll find time to work on my tail this weekend.... :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

The best feeling is swimming in your tail, and knowing your whole family supports you in your dream!

[Rogue Siren]

Of course Raven comes out with her badass version of the scale idea I was going with before I can finish mine. :(

https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/936826_652055724850511_2138579273_n.jpg?dl=1

Ah well. :P

[Fifi Tigg]

I'm sure your scales will be unique and beautiful just perfect for a reptilian Milieu Mermaid :D

[Mermaid Dottie]

Of course Raven comes out with her badass version of the scale idea I was going with before I can finish mine. :(

https://fbcdn-photos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1/936826_652055724850511_2138579273_n.jpg?dl=1

Ah well. :P
Oh, I KNOW! Iona showed me a picture of something Raven was working on at some point, and I think I almost cried. It had lily pads, and I'm trying to sculpt lily pads....
It's on this page:
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7060-Dottie-s-Adventures-in-Top-Making-Land/page3

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks... :)

At least it looks like you might finish yours before Raven finishes hers though. xD


And I borrowed my school's camera to video me swimming so I could know what the heck I look like. Lol

http://youtu.be/DoW76DtZlVg

[Fifi Tigg]

Your a fantastic swimmer :D

[Rogue Siren]

Thank you! :)

If anyone's interested, the camera there is a Go Pro. Hopefully my Nikon that just arrived in the mail won't be so blurry. XD

[mermaid_lover]

"Oh, and anyone have some tips in equalizing your ears?"


hey, i don't know if you had already an answer on that,
but i love to dive and i had that problem too, so i asked my teacher about it.
you need to swallow, every time that you feel that pain.

i hope i helpt you :)


*sorry for any grammar/spelling mistakes but i come from Beglium and i'm still learning English*

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks. :) I figured that one out. I was so excited I just kept sitting on the bottom of the pool....sure the lifeguards weren't too happy about that. XD It's the same way you "pop" your ears when going down a mountain. Sadly I can only do it with my right ear unless I hold my nose. :P

[Rogue Siren]

Not much of an update.....but this would be my fluke sculpt coming along.....http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20140103_113005.jpg

And a top: http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20140105_160819.jpg

[Taz]

Those green scales on your top are to die for!

[Mermaid Oshun]

wow are those dragonskin scales on the bra?

[Rogue Siren]

Thank you! <3 :D



wow are those dragonskin scales on the bra?

The scales are actually the leaves off this fake plant. :3

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003C5R9UE/ref=redir_mdp_mobile

[Mermaid Mhara]

You are an amazing swimmer and this tail looks as if it will be amazing! :)

[Azurin Luna]

You are a very nice swimmer :) I wish I had such deep pools near my house, cause I keep bumping my head to the floor if I try to do some tricks :(

[Taz]

I just watched your monofin practice video and must say, you are a beautiful swimmer!! You are already a mermaid!

[Rogue Siren]

Working slowly....oh so slowly.

http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/20140129_145816.jpg

[Mermaid Dottie]

Thanks... :)

At least it looks like you might finish yours before Raven finishes hers though. xD



Well, maybe. Either way, I'll have a nice top.

[PearlieMae]

Looks pretty awesome!

[Rogue Siren]

So...no progress updates. :( I have gotten nowhere. So much to do! SO busy! Dx

I got my hair colored like Rogue from the X Men movies....so I'll probably be changing the colors I had in mind for my tail a bit.... (My natural hair color is brown. I merely got the front dyed white. And I LOVE it btw...)


Also...I found this. <3 I love this picture oh so much.....I just.... *sighs dreamily* Lol

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http://agata-j.deviantart.com/art/2013-09-30-merTony-again-404016799 (http://leafeon-ex.deviantart.com/art/2013-09-30-merTony-again-404016799)

[Ashton]

Hahaha! thats a great image!!! BUWAHAHAHAH

[Mermaidmechanic]

Why... is ironman a mermaid? O_o Oh boy, fan art... -_-'

[Rogue Siren]

Hahaha! I know. XD I'm amazed at all the mermaid fanart there really is. I already found one of Elsa from frozen as a mermaid! Lol

Anyway, not completely tail related, but I should have some Dragonskin FX Pro coming in the mail tomorrow! So excited to get to play with it and see what its like. I'll be testing silicone out with some scale prosthetics for another costume. :) Then my birthday money should allow me to get the Dragonskin 10 for my tail. :D

[Mermaid Wesley]

Ooh your tail is looking so great!!!


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[Azurin Luna]

Very cool fluke shape :D Can't wait to see it finished

[Rogue Siren]

Thanks guys! :) Thanks to my birthday money, I should finally be able to purchase my silicone in a few weeks! :D

I did get a trial sample of the FX Pro for another project, and it turned out great!
http://i243.photobucket.com/albums/ff267/leafeon_ex/Mobile%20Uploads/mystique2.jpg

So besides the Dragonskin 10, what else should I buy? What kind of pigments are best, and how much should I need? Thanks! :)

[Rogue Siren]

Opinions! I need opinions. :D

So I'm gonna make some gills, should they be for the ribs or the neck? Where do you guys prefer they be located? :)

[Mermaid_Kenzee]

I'm a little ahead of my self to I'm already looking for a photographer and a place to shoot and I haven't stared my tail yet I'm just sooooo excited!!!!!!

[Aziara]

Opinions! I need opinions. :D

So I'm gonna make some gills, should they be for the ribs or the neck? Where do you guys prefer they be located? :) I personally think gills should be on the ribs, because for a creature the size of a human, the gills would have to take up as much space as lungs do. However, every time I try to mold gills for my ribs, it just ends up looking like I'm emaciated (the gills could easily be mistaken for bony ribs). Hopefully you would have better luck making them look real.

[Mermaid Wesley]

gills are cool. I agree with ribs, but its an artistic decision.

[Nicky-Katz]

Thanks... :)

At least it looks like you might finish yours before Raven finishes hers though. xD


And I borrowed my school's camera to video me swimming so I could know what the heck I look like. Lol

http://youtu.be/DoW76DtZlVg


You've done a great job there! Your swimming looks really elegant!
But from what my lifeguard and boyfriend keeps telling me: goggles are not for swimming deeper than the surface. This is because you are unable to even out hte pressure while you swim deeper and may eventually hurt your eyes badly. The solution to this is either a diving mask that covers your nose so you can exhale into it keeping pressure even or... no mask at all.
Anyway, I liked the video much and the music too. An you have such a HUGE pool... and it's almost empty!

[Rogue Siren]

For the kind of mermaid I want to be, bony ribs would look kind of creepy cool. :) Some artistic examples I've seen make the gills look almost like scars with red flesh. I'll definitely need to play with it.


You've done a great job there! Your swimming looks really elegant!
But from what my lifeguard and boyfriend keeps telling me: goggles are not for swimming deeper than the surface. This is because you are unable to even out hte pressure while you swim deeper and may eventually hurt your eyes badly. The solution to this is either a diving mask that covers your nose so you can exhale into it keeping pressure even or... no mask at all.
Anyway, I liked the video much and the music too. An you have such a HUGE pool... and it's almost empty!

And thank you! I was lucky with the pool. It was my school's Olympic sized pool and no one ever swam near the diving end because they usually didn't have lanes put up. You're allowed to swim there, but no one but me seemed to ever want to! :)

Don't worry about the googles thing. I did a great deal of reading/research into it. The brand is safe for the depth I swim as long as I put the goggles on loosely at the surface.

[Rogue Siren]

So my original ideas have been scrapped! xD I found someone to cover materials, and am now working on their tail. I also have two others in the waiting cue.

This was the design we decided on.
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The top to match is finished. The scales, fins and fluke have all been sculpted and cast. Just waiting on the monofin to arrive to put it all together!