The Sculpting of 3 Flukes - Purple Rainbow Tails

[jazz2453]

Hey guys it's Jazz! I would just like to say that the fundraiser for Purple Rainbow Tails had raised $3000 !!! http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/purple-rainbow-tails-changing-the-world-one-tail-at-a-time/x/5272826 You guys rock! And for Mermaid Miel I will be creating a silicone mermaid tail because of her $1,000 donation!! I also will be making another tail after for my friend soon.

I will begin selling silicone mermaid tails in a little for a starting price of $800 for a basic design. The majority of the money will be donated to the Transkids Purple Rainbow Foundation http://www.transkidspurplerainbow.org/ to support transgender kids who aren't accepted by society. The rest will be used for the cost of the materials.

That being said, I began sculpting the traditional designs for Purple Rainbow Tails. Here are the designs-

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Which one is your favorite?

I've used monster makers clay, sculptex, and now I decided to use Le Beau Touche- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VEK54Q/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=1535523722&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe-1&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B005VLOQL2&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=05P3QWDN80QNEWYHB4XE

I LOVE it !!! It is my favorite of them all. It softens from the slightest heat exposure including the friction from rubbing your hands. I cooked it in the microwave and it became so soft ! I used a blow dryer after and it quickly softened up. It also smooth VERY nicely. It capture fine details as it hardens ( but doesn't become too hard ). I also used mineral spirits and a sponge to smooth it. A paint scraper was so useful as well for smoothing.

Here is the sculpture for the classic fluke design-

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It took only 2 hours to complete as the clay worked very well and there aren't many fine details. I like it though. I hope you guys do too!:D

Happy New Years ! AND Happy Holidays !!!!!

You can visit our Facebook page here- https://www.facebook.com/jazzmergirl

[PearlieMae]

Awesome, Jazz! You know, you rock!

I also use a decorative glass blob to help smooth plasticine clay, works great!

[Jessica]

So exciting!!! The fluke looks great! Keep up the good work! ;)

[Samantha Siren]

Which clay are you using this time Jazz?

[Mermaid Danielle]

Congrats to you on the fundraiser! I think the flower and the butterfly are my favorite designs. Good luck with the sculpting!

[Mermaid Dottie]

Oh, Jazz, I just love you to bitz and Pieces! <3 Congratulations!

[MermanZen]

congrats Jazz, I wonder which fluke ill go with. I think the saber tooth fluke with a blue and black paintjob. what do you think.

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Congrats on the funds Jazz! And you are so wonderf in many ways! And also, I absolutely love the butterfly design and especially with the colors you chose. I can't wait for you to BOOM in business. And I will definately keep you in mind as a maker! :)

[jazz2453]

Awww I love you guys! I'm so glad I found this wonderful community!


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[AniaR]

congrats on all your progress! Don't sell yourself too short. I think your tails are good enough to go 900-1000$ at LEAST. Even if you're donating the money, you wanna make sure you always break even :)

I'm so proud of you girl!

[deepblue]

Seriously, I'm so impressed by your work- you're a natural.

[Fun123joker]

you're an inspiration! i hope i can make a latex or silicon tail someday

[jazz2453]

Began working on the Saber-tooth Design today !

[PearlieMae]

Yay! I can't wait to follow along. You do a great job of documenting. Good luck!

[Amphitrite]

Flower is my favorite. :D

[Rogue Siren]

The troll in me wanted to click the "all bad" option.... Lol

Saber-tooth is my fav. :) Classic is second.

[jazz2453]

So I'm making a silicone mermaid tail for the first person who contacts me with their design. If anyone is interested, you can email me at jazzmergirl@yahoo.com.
Pricing is as follows-

Simple Silicone Mermaid Tail- $800+
Custom Designed Tail- $2,000 (custom fluke sculpture is created for free and unlimited extra fins)
Childs' Silicone Mermaid Tail- $500+ (Maximum measurement of 30 inches from belly button to ankles)

Custom Fluke Design (Any fluke design is sculpted to your desires besides designs created or similar to other tail makers )- $400 (excluding the custom designed tail)
Extra Fins- $150 for dorsal; $100 for each pair of side fins, heel fins, calf fins, etc. (excluding the custom designed tail offer in which the fins are included in the price)

THANKS GUYS :)

[jazz2453]

For more information and pricing on our tails, view here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/purple-rainbow-tails/tails-pricing-and-information/285359894948924

SIMPLE SILICONE MERMAID TAIL-

Price: $800+ USD


Tails are custom made to fit your measurements
Made with DragonSkin Platinum cure silicone from Smooth-on Inc.
Custom paint job in any way you want
Round raised scales
ANY monofin you desire
Backed with power mesh (material inside women's swim suit) for extra durability
Made with one of our traditional fluke designs
Custom fluke (fluke is sculpted specifically to your design) for an extra $400
Extra fins: $150 for dorsal, $100 for a pair of side fins, calf fins, heel fins, etc.
Our FULL EFFORT and PASSION is put into the creation in each of these tails


CUSTOM DESIGNED SILICONE MERMAID TAIL-
Price: $2,000 USD


Tails are custom made to fit your measurements
Made with DragonSkin Platinum cure silicone from Smooth-on Inc.
Custom paint job in any way you want
Round raised scales
ANY monofin you desire
Backed with power mesh (material inside women's swim suit) for extra durability
Made with one of our traditional fluke designs
Custom fluke (fluke is sculpted specifically to your design) for FREE
Unlimited FREE extra fins
Our FULL EFFORT and PASSION is put into the creation in each of these tails



CHILD'S SILICONE MERMAID TAIL-

Price: $500 USD


Tails are custom made to fit your measurements
Made with DragonSkin Platinum cure silicone from Smooth-on Inc.
Custom paint job in any way you want
Round raised scales
ANY monofin you desire
Backed with power mesh (material inside women's swim suit) for extra durability
Made with one of our traditional fluke designs
Custom fluke (fluke is sculpted specifically to your design) for an extra $400
Extra fins: $150 for dorsal, $100 for a pair of side fins, calf fins, heel fins, etc.
Our FULL EFFORT and PASSION is put into the creation in each of these tails

[jazz2453]

The Saber- Tooth design has been sculpted and is in the molding process!

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[MermaidBrandie]

Saber-tooth is my fav. :) I messaged you on here and will totally be contacting you for a tail. Not this year tho, probably when I get my tax return next year. :)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I love them all! Though I've yet to see someone make a template for a round shape paddle tail. Like an uncut Wave or Rapid.

[Mermaid Wesley]

I love them all! Though I've yet to see someone make a template for a round shape paddle tail. Like an uncut Wave or Rapid.

usually people extend past the edge of the rapid/wave. my fabric tail has a wave with a zip tie/gorilla tape extension. you do see round flukes in fabric tails quite often

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Oh I meant in a non fabric tail.

[Anahita]

I think the problem is the monofin - most silicone tails are also made with fiberglass monofins, so they don't have that "paddle" shape that the Wave/Rapid have. So you'd have to really cut down the monofin to get it into that shape.

[Mermaid Wesley]

Its totally possible to use a rapid or wave in a silicone or latex tail. people do it, but that shape isnt very popular, i think.

[Anahita]

I know it's been done. I wasn't implying it can't be. But from a design standpoint, I think it's that the straps that aren't so popular - the Rapid, especially, has had a few problems with them.

So if you think about it that way, you don't want to risk monofin problems on a tail that's going to cost a few thousand dollars. It would suck to put all that effort and money in and then have the strap bulges or break occur. Unlike a neoprene or spandex tail, it's not so easy to get the monofin out and replace it in a silicone or latex tail. That's why the fiberglass monofins like the competitor are becoming increasingly popular (among other reasons, like you stated, the shape, too, is more popular than the "paddle" look.)

[Mermaid Wesley]

Oh oh oh. OK. I honestly never considered straps being an issue. Hmmm. Thank you for the information :)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Oh. Looks like I will have to find a maker of paddle tails.

I know its not popular, but its my fave so far shape so far.

I have searched and looked at many tails over the internet. Out of all that I saw only one paddle tail and it was made with fabric.

[Anahita]

Oh. Looks like I will have to find a maker of paddle tails.

I know its not popular, but its my fave so far shape so far.

I have searched and looked at many tails over the internet. Out of all that I saw only one paddle tail and it was made with fabric.

Jazz could probably make you a paddle-fluked tail. She stated a while back at the beginning of this thread something about doing custom flukes.


So I'm making a silicone mermaid tail for the first person who contacts me with their design. If anyone is interested, you can email me at jazzmergirl@yahoo.com.
Pricing is as follows-

Simple Silicone Mermaid Tail- $800+
Custom Designed Tail- $2,000 (custom fluke sculpture is created for free and unlimited extra fins)
Childs' Silicone Mermaid Tail- $500+ (Maximum measurement of 30 inches from belly button to ankles)

Custom Fluke Design (Any fluke design is sculpted to your desires besides designs created or similar to other tail makers )- $400 (excluding the custom designed tail)
Extra Fins- $150 for dorsal; $100 for each pair of side fins, heel fins, calf fins, etc. (excluding the custom designed tail offer in which the fins are included in the price)

THANKS GUYS :)

Maybe that's something to inquire about. $2,000 is a really great price for a fully custom tail. And Jazz makes beautiful tails.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Thanks Anahita!

I thought Jazz made neoprene tails?

No silicone tail for me until I am one with the monofin and have a few years swimming experience.

[Anahita]

Nope! She's full silicone tails all the way!

[Mermaid Saphira]

I love the saber fluke, Jazz! You are amazing :)

[jazz2453]

Thank you all! I'm glad to say I currently am creating 3 tails and I have more orders on the way! I'm also doing a tail giveaway contest that you can view here: https://www.facebook.com/jazzmergirl?hc_location=timeline

And so the contest begins! Here is what you have to do to win a free silicone mermaid tail:
- Post a video on YouTube explaining why you entered and why you want a tail
- Video will include your design sketch (with any fluke shape)
- I won't judge on artistic ability but on conception
- Video must include link to our Facebook page (video, description, or both) and links to our youtube channel: Jazz Mergirl
- Winner will receive their own tail based on their design
- Winning design fluke will be one of our new Traditional Fluke Designs

If you decide to enter, you must link me to the video. I will pick a winner once we reach 2,000 likes. Good Luck!

Any questions?:
-Comment below
-Email me, jazzmergirl@yahoo.com
-Make sure you read fully before asking

Happy Mermaiding!

[Anahita]

:highfive: Your epicness knows no bounds.

[MermaidBrandie]

Random questions, Jazz. Would any of your flukes accommodate the Mahina Merfin?