Show off your tops! :)

[BayouMermaid]

Since the tail thread is so popular, what about having one to show off tops? I didn't find one when I searched, so correct me if there is already one out there.

It doesn't matter what your top is made of: silicone, scales, shells, fabric, sequins, etc. If you feel like showing it off, here's the place to do it!

I'll start with mine. I've got a shiny purple top and a plastic seashell top. Both were put together by me.

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[lollikit]

I will post a picture as soon as I have finished my tail & top!!! :D

[Mermaid Ellowyn]

That shiny one is so cool BayouMermaid!

[shimmygoddess]

I have made several, but haven't photographed the newest ones yet. This was my first shell top I made :)
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[Mermaid Clara]

i have one top i just made to match my new orange tail i just used an old nude bra that i don't wear that often,
its painted with tangerine orange Tulip fabric paint that has Jacuard pearl ex pigment mixed it to make it sparkly...
i might use some glitter fabric spray paint on it if it works on my piece of scrap spandex from my tail
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[Mermaid Jaffa]

Orange! Cool!

[Mermaid Galene]

Just finished a Photoshopped design for a Mermaid Galēnē abalone shell top. The shells are on order. I have in hand the blue netting, Iona's gorgeous abalone necklace from Etsy, (https://www.etsy.com/listing/187562162/abalone-pearl-crystal-necklace?ref=shop_home_active_1) and a bazillion aquarium plants from my retired fish tanks. I still need to pick up a (paradoxical :thinks:) Warner's This Is Not A Bra strapless bra, which I'll use for a base.

Looking forward to constructing this! (BTW, that's not my body.)

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[Mermaid Galene]

I'm also planning to do a Nautilus shell top. I have this spectacular shell :eyepop: on order:

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[Mermaid Adriel]

@Mermaid Galene WOW!

[Mermaid Galene]

Let's hope the construction of these goes as well as the design!

[BayouMermaid]

Good luck with these!

[Little_Orca]

I can't show my top! :eek: I go traditional au naturel mermaid!

[Ariadne]

Bow chicka wow wow! lol

[shimmygoddess]

I love Abalone!! Here is one a made a couple months ago :) Still unfinished, but have already worn it to 2 events.

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[Mermaid Galene]

That's gorgeous, Amara! Abalone is so amazing.

[Little_Orca]

I hope to have a white abalone top for my wedding... I will have to figure out how to mash like 10 pounds of boob into 1 pound of shell though. :(

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I hope to have a white abalone top for my wedding... I will have to figure out how to mash like 10 pounds of boob into 1 pound of shell though. :(

Glue/sew the shells to a bra?

[Mermaid Galene]

The shells I got aren't big enough to cover the whole bra, so I'll stack them with smaller abalones. You could do something similar, Merlissa.

[Little_Orca]

I've dome similar things with my lion's paw and foliage, but I just hate how bulky it tends to look, even if it makes my stomach look smaller in comparison.

https://31.media.tumblr.com/122a8ce360582e67bc63cf4ab403da1c/tumblr_mpigqcT3jx1svtcddo1_1280.jpg

That's it! *Slams fist down.* We need to learn how to make Tardis mermaid tops ... Things that are larger on the inside than the outside so that all mermaids can have cute little tops!

[Winged Mermaid]

Great tops everyone! Shimmy I love your abalone top :)

I've only made two tops myself.. I need to make another one. I'm so horrible at procrastinating making new ones, haha :P Is that just a me thing or do you guys have that problem too? I guess it doesn't help that ever since I few from a C cup to a D cup nothing really covers things.. even the abalone make my boobs look smaller than they are cause a good chunk of the lower bit of the cup I had to cover in foliage.

Anyhow here are my current 2

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[Mermaid Galene]

Those are both really gorgeous, Iona, and they inspired my design. (A propos of another thread - hope it's not too much of a direct copy. It's just for me; I have no plans to sell anything.)

[Mermaid Galene]

To my eye, this top looks really well proportioned and beautiful. But I wonder if attaching an outline of small white shells, maybe around the inside edge of the lion's paws, would visually offset the bulk of the greenery. It might make the whole top look smaller.

[Mermaid Galene]

Tardis tops - lol! The perfect solution. I'm imagining how the good Doctor would face the challenge of a mermaid bra.

[Aziara]

That's it! *Slams fist down.* We need to learn how to make Tardis mermaid tops ... Things that are larger on the inside than the outside so that all mermaids can have cute little tops! Lol, if someone figures out how to do this, I will love them forever! :hail:


I've only made two tops myself.. I need to make another one. I'm so horrible at procrastinating making new ones, haha :P Is that just a me thing or do you guys have that problem too?
I've got a 75%-80% finished top that's been sitting in my living room for a month now. Sewing on the foliage is just so tedious! And I invariably get frustrated and break a thread and have to start over. Also, I have no gorilla glue, so I can't put the shells on yet, grrrrr.

[BayouMermaid]

I've found upholstery thread really useful for sewing on greenery. It is SUPER strong!

[Mermaid Galene]

A couple of works in progress:

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[BayouMermaid]

These are great. Now you need to make a leafy sea dragon tail to go with them!

[Mermaid Galene]

Oh, I would LOVE to have seadragons as part of my costume! If only they weren't beyond the scope of home aquarists, I would have a weedy seadragon to keep my seahorses company. The leafys are just amazing!

[Mermaid Saphira]

Oh, Iona! I am in love with your abalone shell top! It's so beautiful! :D <3

[MerAnthony]

LOL If somebody ever does make a Tardis top let me know. For when my GF gets her tail from Mermaid MerMarla she is going to need something for her puppies. She is not small by any meens.

[Mermaid Galene]

I finished the first top!

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[PearlieMae]

Nice! That looks great! I love the sea-horse!

[Mermaid Galene]

Yeah, isn't she a cool pony? I got her on Etsy, and the artist is making a smaller version for a headpiece. This horse is really heavy, though; it's polymer clay. Once my mermaid business gets rolling and I have a little more time for making stuff, I think I'll sculpt and cast some rigid neoprene pieces for my costumes. Rigid neoprene is really light and sturdy, and it takes detail really well from a mold. I also want to do some silicone pieces for tops and headdresses. I'm all about critters, so it would be great fun to make and wear mantas and seadragons and whales. (Oh, my!)

[Mermaid Galene]

I just finished my first abalone top. Here it is with Iona's spectacular necklace and earrings:

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[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Just finished making my abalone top for a Dr sketchy gig yesterday. Took a long time to find shells big enough for me! http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/18/gera8ase.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/18/e6uqyjyv.jpg

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[Mermaid Wesley]

Looks great!


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[Mermaid Galene]

Beautiful! Where did you find the large shells?

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Beautiful! Where did you find the large shells?
They are white abalone with slight parasite damage (so a couple of flaws in them) from a shell collector here in Australia. Apparently very few polished shells come that large, and if they do they have a bit of damage but you can hardly tell. So that's why people rarely sell them.

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[Mermaid Galene]

I was not able to find abalones large enough to cover the cups of my bra, so I just put other stuff around the shells.

[Blaze]

LOVE this top! I am going to try and find big ones and then do a transparent glaze over them in red/orange/gold.

COol on Dr. Sketchy's too; I've posed a few times here in Dallas! :D

[Mermaid Lily_Pad]

Oh Kelpie! I love it! I think I may try a sports bra one. My girls are a weeee bit to big for shells. It would be like stuffing as bowling ball into a thimble.

[Firemaid]

I'm all about the girlie!
I love these plastic shells, because they are lightweight, comfortable and can be painted to match any tail!21923

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I'm all about the girlie!
I love these plastic shells, because they are lightweight, comfortable and can be painted to match any tail!21923

Are those the same type of plastic shells that you can buy from a costume shop? What kind of paint did you use?

[Ashton]

those are really pretty, are they swimmable?

[Muirgen]

Winged mermaid,
The rainbow top is gorgeous! Love it!

[NerineArcticMermaid]

Where are you guys finding those large abalone? I want pearl white ones for a top eventually.

[NerineArcticMermaid]

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The blue/white tops are ones I made myself. The blue/gold was made for celeste. The pink/purple/white was made for Ayla

[Josephine Boone]

Those are all so beautiful...such creativity in this community! <3

[NixieOona]

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just finished this one to match my upcoming sequin tail in same color scheme :) still need to touch it up though maybe ill add fishing net but i'm not sure where to get it ://

[Mermaid Wesley]

Try Michael's :)


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[NixieOona]

really they have it on stock??
awsome!!

[NixieOona]

any other tips to upgrading the top???

[Mermaid Galene]

Our Michael's has some medium-sized lion's paws, but not big enough to use for a bra. It's worth checking your local store, though.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I made this a few weeks ago! I originally ordered one off etsy but the netting was so thin I was afraid it would break when I had it on! And it was really uncomfortable, so I used the same shells and netting and made a new one:) after making it I was like "aww crap! That seaweed on the sides is going to be so itchy!" But luckily it isn't http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/2azury3a.jpghttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/27/qe2yqape.jpg


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Wesley]

My first mer-top! Its lily pads and net with some sparkles and plastic plants :) i finished it last night and im wearing it tomorrow at the pacific coast mer fest!
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ignore my face and hair i just woke up XD

[Muirgen]

Cute! I haven't seen lily pads before!

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[Mermaid Wesley]

Well my seashells are DD-shells so seashells don't work lol


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[Muirgen]

Haha, its cute! I would have never thought of that. Creative

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[PearlieMae]

My first mer-top! Its lily pads and net with some sparkles and plastic plants :) i finished it last night and im wearing it tomorrow at the pacific coast mer fest!
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Look how adorable you are! I love the top - so creative!

I saw some lily pads at the craft store, but they were huge on my little bewbies! I have a couple of art nouveau lamps whose bases look like lilypads and am going to try and make a mold of them...I like the idea of a freshwater mer!

[Mermaid Galene]

That turned out great, Wesley! I bought some of those lilypads at Michaels, too, and I plan to make a top from them.

Savannah, excellent top! I envy people who can tolerate the feel of plastic plants. I'm like The Princess and the Pea; that plastic against my skin feels like 100 little hamster teeth gnawing at my flesh! I have to have fabric under every plastic plant I use.

[Seraphina Suds]

I adore that lillypad top!!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Omg you guys are so sweet :3


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[NixieOona]

Its very awsome !!
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[Miyu]

Some photos of my first shell bra:

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[NixieOona]

That looks really cool! Good job :D
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[Raayvhen]

The lilly pad idea is genius! I'm currently working on a silicone covered adhesive bra. I have to get netting and plants today. I did pick up some shells yesterday that I might add.

[Firemaid]

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[Seatan]

SO awesome!

[NixieOona]

Wow thats amazing o.o

[PearlieMae]

That's pretty hot!

Everyone is making such cool tops! I gotta get off my fat dorsal and make something!

[NixieOona]

Finished my top completely :)

[Chrissy]

here is mine from Mernation
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[spottedcatfish]

Soo cool. I want to post my top, which I commissioned from mermaid Melusina last year. No one here has seen it! But I want to wait till the mermaid beach meet up to debut it then! I'll post pictures of it later.

[Mermaid Galene]

I would swear a posted a pic of my sequin top somewhere, but I can't find it, so I'm going to post it here. Just 'cuz.

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[NerineArcticMermaid]

Where did you find colored net? I usually passing mint but to have it already colored?!

[Mermaid Galene]

I've found colored craft netting on Amazon. It's not as sturdy as actual marine net, but it comes in a bunch of different colors.

[Mermaid Fenicia]

a few of my shell-tops ;)
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[Rocksyren]

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[Mermaid Wesley]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/08/13/ytuhebej.jpg
Here's my pretty sparkly top :) lots of hand sewing.

[Mermaid Galene]

Pretty indeed!

[Princess Pearl]

Here's mine!

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The shells are silicone from Mermaid Atlantis. I'm a 32A (sometimes AA, depending on the cup shape) and I found the size small shells to be too small for me to wear on their own. So I glued them to a string bikini top I got at WalMart for three bucks. I plan on adding pearls to them, but I want to make sure that the top works as is before I go wasting pearls.

I'm planning on swimming in it today. I'm thirty years old and have never worn a bikini in my life, so I'm more nervous about wearing this top in public than I was about wearing the tail!

[Mermaid Galene]

Looks great!

[PearlieMae]

You look wonderful! Good luck on your swim!

Btw, I'm 54 and outweigh you by about a hundred pounds...and I swim in my bikini all the time! Life's too short to swim all covered up! (said the mermaid whose tail covers up 3/4 of her body! :doh: Hahaha!)

[Dark Eyed Mermaid]

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My first time uploading, forgive me if I do this wrong! This is my swimmable top. I used glue-on foam 'shells' for my Halloween costume, but they are not swimmable. This is my fully swimmable mermaid. The tail is from finfunmermaid. I bought a nude bikini top from Amazon, then added fishing net, sparkles, green, blue & white pearls, a little turquoise bow, and lots of silvery glitter spray. It's all put together using Liquid Stitch, so it'll stay on underwater. =D

[Mermaid Meara]

All hand made

Bra tops:

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Seashell Bra:

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[LittleTreasure]

Everyone's tops are SO beautiful! I wanted to 'play' too and show off mine. Lol.
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[shimmygoddess]

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I made this top to match my daughters tail :) It is her new Fin fun tail

[Ilyena]

So cute Shimmy ^_^

Thought I'd add mine here.
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[Raayvhen]

First top made! I'll improve it as I go on, but here it is so far!
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[MerEmma]

Wow, that looks really natural. I love it!

[Winged Mermaid]

Loving looking at all the lovely tops on here :)

[AniaR]

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Check it out! we ordered some silicone sea shells from The Mermaid Atlantis (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mermaid-Atlantis/345372802194689) she hand makes them and the photos don't do them justice. Mermaid Mutiny (https://www.facebook.com/mermaidmutiny) and Mermaid Nessie (https://www.facebook.com/nessiemermaid) both needed silicone tops, and I decided to order a copper one to make as a backup top for the orange tails. They're all glittery too. They came with great instructions for use and care. Top making party woo woo!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Cool! Are the ladies going to be wearing them like that or sticking to a bra?

Sorry I just realized how odd my question must be! I have been looking at those silicone seashells for awhile now, am wondering how they sit on or curve around/on a size 34C (my size).

[Ciesl2ja]

Here is the top I have sold the most of in my Etsy shop :)) https://www.etsy.com/shop/SirenTrinkets?ref=hdr_shop_menu

[Talia]

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Check it out! we ordered some silicone sea shells from The Mermaid Atlantis (https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Mermaid-Atlantis/345372802194689) she hand makes them and the photos don't do them justice. Mermaid Mutiny (https://www.facebook.com/mermaidmutiny) and Mermaid Nessie (https://www.facebook.com/nessiemermaid) both needed silicone tops, and I decided to order a copper one to make as a backup top for the orange tails. They're all glittery too. They came with great instructions for use and care. Top making party woo woo!

I have the same shells in white! I am hoping I can finish my top with them in a couple of weeks. Cannot wait to post pics of it once finished, and I'm dying to wear it to the pool!

Atlantis was lovely to work with, and she makes the stuff and ships really fast.

[Raayvhen]

Top got some updates! Added shells and trimmed the netting to be more even.

[Mermaid Tia]

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[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Amelia and I just finished making dragonskin silicone tops to match our tails! One shell inspired and one coral inspired!

[Mermaid Galene]

They turned out great!

[BayouMermaid]

New top just in time for the South Alabama Ren faire!


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[Chrissy]

Love the new top!!!!

[Firemaid]

New princess top! I love it!227352273622737

Just FYI I make these tops in silicone and resin, any color any design! If you can draw it I can make it :)

[anichanchu]

I just made my first top out of the things I had at home. I wanted something simple :)
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[Mermaid Melusinah]

selling BOTH of these. send me a message if you are interested. ON MY FB PAGE! LINK IN SIGNATURE! Thanks!

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[Mermaid Melusinah]

latest commission for a customer. something different, new and unique, compared to my usual shell style that i make for most of my customers

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[MerEmma]

WOW! Looks so unique just like you said! I love the design.

[PearlieMae]

I just made my first top out of the things I had at home. I wanted something simple :)
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Nice! I love the minimalist and asymmetrical design!

[anichanchu]

Nice! I love the minimalist and asymmetrical design!

Thank you very much :)

[Firemaid]

latest commission for a customer. something different, new and unique, compared to my usual shell style that i make for most of my customers

http://i737.photobucket.com/albums/xx11/jposton302890/DSCN0330_zps7a729f35.jpg

I love this!!!

[TheSirenSongstress]

253752537625377 some tops I made for an event last weekend

[OceanRose]

Ohhh these are gorgeous!!

[TheSirenSongstress]

[emoji39] thank you!

[TheSirenSongstress]

Thinking about opening my own boutique

[shimmygoddess]

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Made a black/red top quickly for a Halloween inspired vampmermaid photos shoot :)

[Mermaid Galene]

These are all stunning tops! So fun to see new ideas.

[Mermaid Riia]

My top which is actually made by Mermaid Hyli. Silicone seashells with crystals, I mean Gaahh I love her tops. Plus it matches my tail so well. Yay Hyli! :)

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[Mermaid Riia]

253752537625377 some tops I made for an event last weekend

Oh my gosh all da sparkles! Can't handle... will.. hyperventilate <3

[TheSirenSongstress]

Oh my gosh all da sparkles! Can't handle... will.. hyperventilate <3

Thank you Riiarin!!! These are two tops I made for an event and I'm very proud of them :)

[Yulia]

It's hard finding tops in my bra size, I'm a 32DD!
How many here take orders for custom tops?

[Mermaid Wesley]

You know I do :) you just liked my esty listing! Lol. I actually have something in the works for us bigger boobied mermaids. Stay tuned ;)


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[Firemaid]

It's hard finding tops in my bra size, I'm a 32DD!
How many here take orders for custom tops?

Yulia! I do! My favorite thing is to bring someone elses design to life!
If you can draw it I can make it real.
Email me?
Maria@sirenalia.com

[Yulia]

You know I do :) you just liked my esty listing! Lol. I actually have something in the works for us bigger boonies mermaids. Stay tuned ;)


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Yeah, just after I wrote here I looked at your Etsy listing ;)
If your going to make more lilypad tops, I'm totally ordering one, it's adorable!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Aw well the lily pad top sadly failed. ;( otherwise I would. Maybe I'll be able to find a way to fix the problems in the future.


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[Yulia]

Yulia! I do! My favorite thing is to bring someone elses design to life!
If you can draw it I can make it real.
Email me?
Maria@sirenalia.com
Mailed you! :)

[Miyu]

I have a hard time even finding bras in my size, I'm a 30D :sweat drop: Apparently most stores don't even think my size exists, and I have to use a bigger "sister size" which hardly ever fit right...

[Mermaid Wesley]

Yeah me too. 32 E so I'm suck wearing 34 DD all the time.


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[Samantha Siren]

So guys, my brand spanking new shiny mermaid scale bra has been completed by the beautifully talented Mermaid Jessica. She has been amazing throughout this entire process and I am lost for words at just how stunning this bra looks. She even made me a little starfish. I cannot wait until it turns up! Enjoy the pictures. xxx

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[Miyu]

OMG that's so freaking pretty! :jawdrop: Two of my fave mermaid colours! Love that starfish! :swoon:

[Raayvhen]

In starting to be in this boat now. My birth control is making my boobs grow but I'm not gaining weight. I was a 32c, now in a 32d, and in on my way to a 32e.

[Princess Pearl]

Fuelling my pearl obsession, I'm spicing up my top with fake pearls and these neat mother of Pearl beads I found at the fabric store. I'm just not sure what direction I want to go in
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Do I want to cover the shell in pearls, or just the little bits of fabric that stick out under the cup? And I'm not 100% sure about the darker pearls on the bottom of the camera right cup.

Any opinions would be really appreciated, because once I glue on the pearls they aren't going anywhere!


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[Meronica]

Here is my top commissioned by Mermaid Hyli! (: She did such a great job and I look forward to receiving it next week!

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[Mermaid Galene]

I love those baroque pearls; they look almost like dripping water. What if you took those, put them at the peak of the shell, glued some round pearls in a solid mass right beneath the baroque ones, and then more scattered pearls beneath that? It might look kind of like a pearl waterfall.

[PhaylennMurúch]

I've got my top planned, just waiting for the bra to come in (Fredricks sale 19.99!)
With Miyus permission I'm doing her strap/back, wrap leaves over the cups with netting over that, netting going down a bit. I'm also doing a second top that is going to be a bodice like top with a hood, all in net with seaweed laced through it. It'll go with my mers darker side and I looove the idea in my noggin

[Samantha Siren]

Here is my unboxing video for my top. Lighting us beyond crap but I will do another one once my phone charges.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=694506477323975&set=vb.436661659775126&type=2&theater

[NerineArcticMermaid]

I make tops for busty gals/mermaids.. im a 36E myself...

Also.. figleaves.com and biggerbras.com are where i find my bras and tops

[Rogue Siren]

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My first shell top. WIP. :)

[Mermaid Aika]

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My first shell top. WIP. :)

That top is beautiful, Milieu!

[East coast mermaid]

Hi guys I want to say everyone have some very beautiful tops here! I'm so excited I just received my first mermaid top by the virginia mermaid, and it's absolutely amazing! I love it so much it[emoji7] before I gush anymore here is a picture of it [emoji5]️2603326034 it fits me perfectly:)

[OceanWhisper]

pretty :) I've always had no idea what to do with little shell bits like those

[AniaR]

My new top by raven

[East coast mermaid]

Ohhh it's so pretty! It looks like a tough mermaid [emoji5]️

[Mermaid Galene]

Amazing!

[Emmadives]

Hi everyone! I'm getting so much inspiration from all of these great mermaid tops on here.

I've been working on designing mine but keep running into trouble. I started using an old bikini top but once I glued shells to it, the top became much less stretchy and flexible so that it wasn't covering up as much as it should! Unfortunately I had to remove the shell in the middle between the cups so that it could be more flexible, but this is essentially what my current top is looking like.

I want to keep working on tops, though, and play around with the materials more! I bought a really pretty ribbon with pearls dangling from it (you can kind of see it in the upper part of the picture) but am not sure what to do with it yet. I've been using a combination of sewing, hot glue, and super glue. What glues do you find work best in the water?

My tail is pink/purple so I wanted to have some of those colors in the top, too, which is why I picked the pink/purple shells.

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[Mermaid Kelda]

I bought a really pretty ribbon with pearls dangling from it (you can kind of see it in the upper part of the picture) but am not sure what to do with it yet.
You could attach the ribbon to the bottom edge of a top, on the underside, so just the pearls show, and dangle down nicely :)


What glues do you find work best in the water?
E6000 is pretty much considered the best waterproof glue. Hot glue will dissolve eventually, and super glue goes brittle and can crack off because it has no flex. Sewing is a great option, but if you can't sew something, E6000 is usually the best choice. You can get it on eBay really cheaply and easily!

[Miyu]

I will say that for sewing, I love using clear nylon thread - it's practically invisible, strong, and I use it to literally sew EVERYTHING down - I don't glue anything :p

[Emmadives]

Thanks for the tips! I will definitely look into that glue, too!

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Just got a message from raven, my seaweed top is done! SO in love with it!http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/12/27/19545f014f108aa2f10903f5fddb588c.jpg

[East coast mermaid]

Hmm I can't see the image[emoji17]

[Mermaid Lilium]

as people seemed to really like my shell bra at merfest...

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the shells were actually ceramic clam bowls (with a flattened out section) that I bought from a shell shop in town (the shop had turned them into mobiles, go figure lol) I used wood filler to build up the flattened sections and holes the shop had drilled, as I knew the texture would be a close match. aaand then spray painted them a satin cream with an outdoor friendly spraypaint. The halter neck wraps around after an initial loose knot, to form a necklace with a chandelier crystal =)

[Miyu]

That's so neat, Lilium!! :swoon:

[Mermaid Lilium]

Thanks miyu!

Only downside to the top is... the shells are heavy to wear for long periods of time (especially sat up where it puts strain on my neck) and the shells are hard and rough so for example after wearing it on the sunday at merfest for about 4 hrs, I ended up with bruising and broken blood vessels on the inside of my arms. It's kinda a photoshoot only top lol

the plastic clam shells everyone's finding, where are you getting them and how big are they? Trying to find shells that at 7-8" wide to cover my 40c chest is annoying to say the least lol Considering ordering some silicone shells for my next top otherwise i'll do an abalone top if I can find nice polished ones that go with my new tail X_x

[Mermaid Fenicia]

Athalonthedeer can make them any size you need ;)

[Laureen French Mermaid]

My tops i made not finished on these photos. But now they are finished ^^

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My last top, glow in the dark ^^

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[Miyu]

Oh noooo! Don't we all have that one gorgeous piece that's for photoshoots only? :p

I have the issue with weight on my neck as well, which is why I decided to use my back-lacing system for mermaid tops, so I'm not putting all the pressure on sensitive areas (I bruise if I bump something wrong, LOL). The shells I'm using now for Michelle's and mine tops are quite a bit heavier than I expected, but the lacing system completely relieves all that weight and pressure :) My first top wasn't so heavy, but I did wear it all day for several days at a pirate event this past summer, and I had to keep checking to make sure I still had my top on (because it was so comfy, and standard/costume bras are normally almost painful for me to wear).

Seconding the recommendation for Atalon-the-deer! Their deviantart is just so drool-worthy, I spend hours looking through that gallery. They offer some AMAZING vacuum-molded shells for tops! :D Atalon is for sure one of my favorite costume creators!



Laureen, I just love your glowing top! ;)

[Mermaid Alea]

My first top! :) Lots of sewing but I loved working on it.
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[Merenneito Nerissa]

The latest one I've made, I modified those pearls after that a bit.

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[Mermaid Lorelei]

Hmm, I thought I'd posted my tops in here, but I guess not. Odd.
Anyway, here they are!

This is the first top I ever made. It's made with raw abalone shells, for a more natural mermaid look. Eventually I'll make one with polished abalone.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/v/t1.0-9/10170687_653724834710438_1057188588302555383_n.jpg ?oh=9705c26a5cd7c5de19c1fcfa5662cefa&oe=55610491&__gda__=1431828647_15b590eb928207efe2e207093028d6c a

My octopus top from Mermaid Raven of Merbella Studios Inc. His name is George. :P
https://scontent-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xap1/v/t1.0-9/63003_441552469261010_112583307_n.jpg?oh=24cffd8e6 75c3baa9a2046e4e742d4cb&oe=556463A3

And this is a top that I made recently for Mermaid Harmony. :3
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10426853_711281535621434_1978534186966242203_n.jpg ?oh=07e0dcc9bf7f01f009849a24b1881a25&oe=552ED7F6&__gda__=1428750975_5a6e7721462f617e3e8f20f1983bd1a 4

[Mer-gal]

Do you sell the abalone shell top on etsy? I think I think I saw it on there and I have been interested, but it is a little out of my price range. :( That's okay though, they are well worth the money by the looks of it.

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I do sell the abalone style as well as the lions paw variety. :3

[Mermaid Lilium]

These tops all look great =)

btw all I can find for the plastic shells are these with holes already drilled http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000VOENXU/ref=ox_sc_act_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3CQTJ8AOJSG7M are those the ones you guys are using? :/ Can't find them without holes in them.

[PearlieMae]

I make resin lions paws shells and I can leave them undrilled, if you like. PM me!

[Mermaid Fenicia]

I use plastic shell that are used to put in shopwindow.

[Merenneito Nerissa]

I use real scallop shells and paint them

[Coradion]

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Airbrushed silicone

[Usagi]

Looking for some advice...I am less-than-busty. Very much so. As in, I can barely fit an A cup. I have a top that I made (well, okay, kinda. It got left out in the backyard for a long time and is currently covered in dirt...and algae. Oops lol) on a bra that was actually one of my sisters' that got left behind when they moved out. It's small, an A, I believe. It has lions paw shells. Pretty average. But when I swim, water will rush in and it's tiny-boob-a-palooza when the water pulls the top away from my chest. I have it tied up with netting and double knot it and make it tight enough that it actually hurts my neck.
Any thoughts on how to fix this? Add more stuff around the shells so more of my chest is covered? I never thought having TINY boobs would be a problem. :|

[Mermaid Momo]

Syd, maybe add netting that goes over the center of the top? Like a bandeu top?

[Maethor]

Looking for some advice...I am less-than-busty. Very much so. As in, I can barely fit an A cup. I have a top that I made (well, okay, kinda. It got left out in the backyard for a long time and is currently covered in dirt...and algae. Oops lol) on a bra that was actually one of my sisters' that got left behind when they moved out. It's small, an A, I believe. It has lions paw shells. Pretty average. But when I swim, water will rush in and it's tiny-boob-a-palooza when the water pulls the top away from my chest. I have it tied up with netting and double knot it and make it tight enough that it actually hurts my neck.
Any thoughts on how to fix this? Add more stuff around the shells so more of my chest is covered? I never thought having TINY boobs would be a problem. :|
I would make sure you have the correctly sized bra first! My bras used to gap a bunch on the top. But when I got correctly measured and figured out sister sizing, bras magically started to fit. I'm not sure if that'll solve everything, but it may help a little!

[Mermaid Alea]

Looking for some advice...I am less-than-busty. Very much so. As in, I can barely fit an A cup. I have a top that I made (well, okay, kinda. It got left out in the backyard for a long time and is currently covered in dirt...and algae. Oops lol) on a bra that was actually one of my sisters' that got left behind when they moved out. It's small, an A, I believe. It has lions paw shells. Pretty average. But when I swim, water will rush in and it's tiny-boob-a-palooza when the water pulls the top away from my chest. I have it tied up with netting and double knot it and make it tight enough that it actually hurts my neck.
Any thoughts on how to fix this? Add more stuff around the shells so more of my chest is covered? I never thought having TINY boobs would be a problem. :|

I always get worried about this as well. It is hard to find swim tops small enough for me sometimes - but especially in the past. I haven't tested my top out in the water yet, but I think it will stick to me well. I was thinking though that if I do have issues, I will use a sports bra. I really think a sports bra will hold on tight to you and you won't have to always be looking down to make sure your top is not gaping open when you bend over or swim, etc. I know how you feel though. I have put on a top, gotten in the pool, then had to tie it much tighter and constantly worry about it. I hate wearing a one piece though so I know that that is not always a fun option.

I am sure that you can make a sports bra look very pretty with shells, fake seaweed, etc. I hope this helps! :)

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Or buy booster bras.

[East coast mermaid]

I have the same problem! Lol I actually now use the gell adhesive inserts ie. Fake Boobie. It helps add that extra push and fills in the gaps's and if your bra still gaps no one can see the itty-bitty's[emoji12]

[East coast mermaid]

Just purchase some close to your skin color.

[East coast mermaid]

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[Maethor]

26904 this is the stuff I'm talking about
Do these stay on underwater?

[East coast mermaid]

Mine still stick to me after five swims, now I do have my mermaid bra on top of it so it really doesn't have any place to go if it decides to not be as sticky.

[Usagi]

Wow, I thought I was alone with this problem! Thanks for all the responses! :) the bandeau thing sounds like a good idea..and like it can turn out to be really cute :) I'd definitely like to try those silicone things! They look comfy!
I've always had issues with bras. Never had one that fit properly. I try to avoid wearing them as much as possible. Because freedom. Lol

[Ilyena]

Just finished my top ^_^
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Doesn't show the colours that well, but its the same as my tail (silver and dark blue) ^_^

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Just finished my top ^_^
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Doesn't show the colours that well, but its the same as my tail (silver and dark blue) ^_^
That is pretty! Wish I wasn't allergic to acrylic plastic.

[Mermaid Kelda]

I've always had issues with bras. Never had one that fit properly. I try to avoid wearing them as much as possible.
Run your measurements through this calculator: www.sophisticatedpair.com/bracalculator.htm

Like a lot of others, I've had trouble for years and years finding bras that fit. Once I figured out my true size (and learned how bra sizes work), I've never had another issue :)

[Fifi Tigg]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10959390_10153656656704119_8985882997402786040_n.j pg?oh=1e8fea61bbeb0fa20ee1234b320f9fc6&oe=5562EF02&__gda__=1432072551_e7a49dc988cbb36716a630ab9de7e78 1

I made this little Jellyfish top and matching hair piece this morning :D

[Mermaid Kelda]

Oh my god how cute! :swoon:

[Mermaid Galene]

Clever! I love the tentacles!

[Merenneito Nerissa]

So cute! I've never seen a jellyfish inspired top, that's lovely :D

Btw, I must ask for you all that where on ocean have you found that beautiful netting made of that cotton-like string? I haven't found them anywhere from Finland, even though fishing is quite popular hobby or profession here... Like yeah, we have that thin, plastic net and I even have tried that but omg it is a pain in the ass... And it can be used only as a decoration cause otherwise it really can go trough skin :eek:

So if you have any kinds of web pages or anything which also ships world wide, share them with me please <3 :D

[Mermaid Galene]

I have begun making neoprene sea animals for embellishing tops, tails - wherever! These and other items can be found in my Etsy shop, Mermaid Galene's Grotto (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MermaidGalenesGrotto). See the classified section (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9561-Mermaid-Galene-s-Grotto) here on MerNetwork for more info. Here's my prototype: a Blue-ringed Octopus named Octavia. I wore her, to the delight of lots of children, at our New Year's Eve waterpark gig.

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In the next few months, I will be adding more realistic neoprene animals: other octopus species, rays, sea turtles, and eels. Down the road I will also be listing faerie products - perhaps even a neoprene dragon or two!

[Mermaid Enora]

Here's my top, its made with scales, bikini top, and ballet tights.
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The other stuff I'm wearing is my walking around mermaid skirt/dress.

[Mermaid Galene]

Beautiful, Enora!

[mermaidopal]

Galene, I love your neoprene octopus! He's too cute!

[Mermaid Galene]

Thanks, Opal!

[QueenZero]

I have begun making neoprene sea animals for embellishing tops, tails - wherever! These and other items can be found in my Etsy shop, Mermaid Galene's Grotto (https://www.etsy.com/shop/MermaidGalenesGrotto). See the classified section (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9561-Mermaid-Galene-s-Grotto) here on MerNetwork for more info. Here's my prototype: a Blue-ringed Octopus named Octavia. I wore her, to the delight of lots of children, at our New Year's Eve waterpark gig.

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In the next few months, I will be adding more realistic neoprene animals: other octopus species, rays, sea turtles, and eels. Down the road I will also be listing faerie products - perhaps even a neoprene dragon or two!

In DIRE need of that octo. When I get the funds, yessss, more octos in my room.

[Mermaid Galene]

I'd love for one of these guys to find a home with you, Queen!

Meanwhile, the Kraken bides his time...

[Laureen French Mermaid]

Wow i love the octopus, it's very funny ^^

[shimmygoddess]

So I decided to repaint a bra I made last year. I need a top to match a sparkle walking tail I made and I had two pretty turquoise shells, and was going to make a brand new top, but decided to just sell those sells and repaint my other and add glitter

BEFORE:
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AFTER
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here is another one I made last year:
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And here are the extra shells I am selling:
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**Currently working on a White Abalone shell top :)

[Mermaid Alea]

Great before and after! I liked the top before but wow I love the addition of the glitter and the beads or pearls. :D

[Ashton]

those are beautiful!

[SeaNymph]

What did you use to paint the shells Shimmy? I was told to use acrylic paint, but that didn't last long at shells and was scratched off very easily :-(

[shimmygoddess]

That is what I used. Mostly Metallic paints. I also used some Lumiere on some other shells. I added a glitter coat and could probably spray them with a clear coat. I did have one shell chip on the edge, but b/c I banged the shell so I just painted over it. I havn't had any problems yet with paint chipping or flaking. I am pretty careful with all my costumes


What did you use to paint the shells Shimmy? I was told to use acrylic paint, but that didn't last long at shells and was scratched off very easily :-(

Just painted this one for my daughter yesterday...going to make her a pink shell top to match her Fin fun tail

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[Merman Arion]

@Shimmygoddess

You make beautiful shell tops! Have you ever thought about selling some with Etsy?


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[shimmygoddess]

Thanks Arion! I have thought about it. :) Its just so much work..LOL and I ended up liking them all

[shimmygoddess]

Been resting for the past 2 days due to a migraine and cramps and feel shitty, but needed to do something today. So I grabbed my heating pad and put on some scary movies and decided to make my daughter a new mermaid top to match her pink Fin Fun tail :) Still want to add some pink pearls, but overall it is mostly done. Cannot wait until the weather warms up and can do a photoshoot with it.

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[Mermaid Alea]

Very pretty I love the bright pink with the green plants!
I just got over a sore throat today. Seems like many mers are getting sick/not feeling well! Get well soon!

[shimmygoddess]

I finished my two little mini mermaid tops and got better pics today, so wanted to share :) I have one more in the works

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[Emmadives]

Shimmygoddess those are gorgeous! The pink one would match my tail perfectly, too. You aren't by any chance making any to sell, are you?

[shimmygoddess]

Thanks! Not right now, but if I have some time in the future I might make some to sell. I usually post stuff for sale on my FB page


Shimmygoddess those are gorgeous! The pink one would match my tail perfectly, too. You aren't by any chance making any to sell, are you?

[Mermaid Sirenia]

All these tops are to die for 😍 makes me wish I was more crafty! But I have no skill in making these types of things whatsoever, so I'll just sit behind this screen and stare at all of yours!

[MermaidShannon]

This is my mertailor scale top http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/a831f478464a19af55f164368fbf3a95.jpg

[MermaidShannon]

I scraped it and it got kind of damaged but it's still pretty

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Love the colors Shannon! I have a soft spot for dark tops/tails 😍

[shimmygoddess]

So I finished another mini mermaid top. This one is more turquoise/blue. The fumes from the E6000 are really getting to me, no wonder I have had a headache all week. LOL. Took a pic of them all together. Made 3 in less than a week. So proud of my determination. LOL

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[Talia]

Oooooh, those are fabulous, Shimmy. I love the blue one!

[shimmygoddess]

I posted this bra last week, I had repainted it. Got a picture of it on. Found this pic on the local News station's photo gallery from the St. Patricks day parade. So glad I repainted it. I love it even more now!!

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[Saelyyia]

What gorgeous colors Shimmygoddess!

[MermaidBrandie]

Here's one I made recently for Mermaid Bree in florida. :) Cast the starfish myself, as well as sewed and glued all the foliage. ^.^

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Coyote-Walker/11042961_1608340322728822_7945859522841474954_n.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Coyote-Walker/media/11042961_1608340322728822_7945859522841474954_n.jp g.html)

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c229/Coyote-Walker/11054443_1608340319395489_7371355305234179499_n.jp g (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/Coyote-Walker/media/11054443_1608340319395489_7371355305234179499_n.jp g.html)

(I should mention the starfish are silicone)

[Coradion]

Just made these large silicone shells for tops!

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[QueenZero]

Those tops are gorgeous, Shimmy! Glitterrrrrr, yes! And Coyote, I love it! Haha, your mannequin is like "Yeah, bitch, I got this awesome top on, whaddya gonna do about it?"

[MermaidBrandie]

Lmao, that is Candy's attitude isnt it? I made a silicone seashell top for me, i'll get pics later when I'm off work.


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[Merley]

I love those shells, Coradion. I don't think I've ever seen apair that shape before. You have to show next time I see You.

[MermaidShannon]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/20/e459a121652ea1b20553dcb18f7bb52d.jpg
This is the one for my editorial shoot. NO ITS ONLY IMPLIED NUDE and not for kiddie events duh

[jeffpinto]

Its very awsome !!

[Mermaid Sirenia]

That looks great Shannon! I was considering making a similar top for the evil mermaid/siren photoshoot, I think it would look better for that shoot than my seaweed or shell tops would [emoji14]

[MermaidBrandie]

My next client's top, punk/glam rock mermaid!! (In progress) it will have blue/gold seashells and a matching starfish headpiece. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/22/27c9715f4c86497c18b6bcc42cc28845.jpg


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[Meronica]

Love those tassels! (: I hope you post another photo once it's finished!


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[MermaidBrandie]

Sewed the fringe on today, started modifying the back to lace up (it had a zipper), and got the first shell made! ^.^ the picture of the shell is a little bright, its a denim blue with gold. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/24/83dd1b334d4875391036d5750e5b2670.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/24/048def90fc163e3252127cf14744bc8f.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/24/bbcedebdc5959beef0462915013f257b.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/24/d77066497dece3e5fa66ffca73c0eb5c.jpg


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[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Finally finished my top for the... 35th season of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival.
It has abalone, labradorite, and freshwater pearls.


http://i1222.photobucket.com/albums/dd493/WeepingPiano/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_151215_zpsjety3vgs.jpg (http://s1222.photobucket.com/user/WeepingPiano/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20150323_151215_zpsjety3vgs.jpg.html)

[PearlieMae]

Beautiful!

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Because yarn is a passable substitute for seaweed *win*

[MermaidBrandie]

Still love the tribal striping. ^.^


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[MermaidBrandie]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/26/f5686cf91a8d98c6306c63ebb08d233e.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/26/177aff9e92e3f3b40235b62430e0710b.jpg

Further progress :)


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[Skytroque]

It's nothing fancy (yet) but I finally have the materials for my merman vest! I ordered extras because it's better to have too much than not enough. I'm not sure if I should create my own thread for progress on this or not...2200 scales, 4200 rings.

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=28624&d=1427655901

[Elle]

I'm saying yes, you need to start a thread for this. this is new and exciting, we need a vest thread :)

[MermaidBrandie]

Got the seashells on the punk/glam rock top. All thats left is chains, gems, and the flower she wants on it. ^.^http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/a8d37b6129fb995eb35423730eda1c12.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/b366618866d742f29c3f528c7a1eeee0.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/02/5938b87a48b6dbb76067ae2647761366.jpg


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[MermaidBrandie]

Glam top complete!! http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/f19fc5bd0ca495d5843bcc97811a64a3.jpghttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/3838c94eaef5cc79e7149194ca039c99.jpg
With matching necklace. :)


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[Mermaid Corabelle]

Very nice. Love the design. :)

[Mermaid Corabelle]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/b6bc0e3b870aebef06b7b652f2c42a21.jpg

Still working on it, making adjustments. Finished sewing in and reinforcing the netting.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/187f62928795e92b16812921212416c8.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/f07b25fcb105af14164f846a5b09ddde.jpg

Debating on whether or not I want to cover the sides with netting. It'd be a shame to hide this detail:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/d18610630abe152aa7dc5f758dd430b8.jpg

Comments? Thoughts?

[Mermaid Alea]

I do like the side detail. Maybe you could put thin strips of netting on certain parts of the side so as not to cover all of that detail. Or you could sew on a few random pearls.

[Mermaid Corabelle]

This is the front detail.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/4f3f40f31e7c600d8dbf74494d3922d2.jpg

Just finished it.

Thinking about sewing these into the sides..

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/29487532851ad155f3dc506b409ce77d.jpg

I like the pearl suggestion. That could look pretty together.. Might just have to pick some up tomorrow.

[Mermaid Corabelle]

Just kidding. NOW the center piece is finished.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/86ac7b62f74219df79845a7a56a8002d.jpg

I added two little shells.. :)

[Mermaid Alea]

I really love the center! Did you put something on the shells to make them so shiny?

[Mermaid Corabelle]

Thank you! Yes I used these materials:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/d9be295b6bab94215bfd88620be0a869.jpg

[merkitty]

Wowow, That top is -beautiful- :swoon: Can you post another picture head on of the whole thing? The side view doesn't do it justice.

[Rebekah.fish]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/b6bc0e3b870aebef06b7b652f2c42a21.jpg

Still working on it, making adjustments. Finished sewing in and reinforcing the netting.

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/187f62928795e92b16812921212416c8.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/f07b25fcb105af14164f846a5b09ddde.jpg

Debating on whether or not I want to cover the sides with netting. It'd be a shame to hide this detail:

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/04/06/d18610630abe152aa7dc5f758dd430b8.jpg

Comments? Thoughts?
I'd just put some hanging from the bottom or something. That's too pretty!

[OceanWhisper]

I haven't added my top yet, so here it is :) It's the first top I've ever made, and I'm pretty proud of myself :D It has two real shells, sewn- on seaweed, sewn- on netting, glued down sparkles, and a pearly shell in the middle :) It took me maybe 5 hours to make, as it was all handmade, and I had to drill the shell holes by hand with a bead reamer >.<

[Rebekah.fish]

I haven't added my top yet, so here it is :) It's the first top I've ever made, and I'm pretty proud of myself :D It has two real shells, sewn- on seaweed, sewn- on netting, glued down sparkles, and a pearly shell in the middle :) It took me maybe 5 hours to make, as it was all handmade, and I had to drill the shell holes by hand with a bead reamer >.<
It's super pretty I love it! Whee did u get the seaweed?

[Mermaid Margo]

Here is my latest seashell mermaid bra. ^^

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[Gingersnaps]

Does anyone have a recommendation for what glue to use? I have some light weight resin shells that I want to attach to a top for swimming. I'd hate to have them pop off D:

[Mermaid Mystery]

Does anyone have a recommendation for what glue to use? I have some light weight resin shells that I want to attach to a top for swimming. I'd hate to have them pop off D:

e6000 for sure


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[Rebekah.fish]

Does anyone have a recommendation for what glue to use? I have some light weight resin shells that I want to attach to a top for swimming. I'd hate to have them pop off D:
Yea everyone uses E6000 for everything now. I'd say it's the official mermaid glue ;) lol

[Gingersnaps]

Awesome thanks guys! haha I actually have a tube of that at home right now :D yay!

[Sparkling City Mermaids]

Mermaid Margo that shell detail is lovely. I like how you incorporated the seaweed.. And I'm such a sucker for those pearls!

[Sassenach]

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My awesome new top by Taylor of FairyTalesForReal (https://www.etsy.com/shop/FairyTailsForReal?ref=pr_shop_more)! I might add some more shells and sea glass, maybe a little bit more seaweed around the edges but I'm super excited!
(also say hi to Harry in the background lol:lol:)

[Mermaid Alea]

I love that top and the birdie!

[Sassenach]

I love that top and the birdie!

Thanks!(: