Julz's second tail... Its about time......

[Mermaid Julz]

well, I been so wrapped up in things I haven't been able to get here. But I am now starting my second tail. I will be using my Tressie fluke design for this one, and adding some new things I think I am ready to try. I am somewhat settled now in Virginia Beach and am so happy to be working on a tail again.

I know the last one I made I did a video series for, but, this time I won't really have too many videos... I will try to take as many pictures as I can as long as my hands are not covered in goo....

This tail Is for my friend Teresa. We worked out the color scheme over 2 templates sheets, which I will post pics of later also

And finally, I will be posting another video of the process of making repairs done to the Bobbi fluke back on the other thread within the next couple days.


I am ready for the fun to begin!

[Deepsea merman]

Hi julz! I love your videos in youtube <3 i can't wait to see more of your tallent.

[Deepsea merman]

how will be the fluke?

[Mermaid Tula]

Yay! can't wait to see pics Julz <3<3<3<3

[Mermaid Julz]

here are a few pics

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-03-16145048_zpsc30f86f1.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-03-16145048_zpsc30f86f1.jpg.html)



http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-03-17161759_zps8b80c098.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-03-17161759_zps8b80c098.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-03-17204105_zps571f0d31.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-03-17204105_zps571f0d31.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Adriel]

Go Julz! I can't wait too :D

[MermanZen]

Yay another tail!!!! I can't wait to see the other pics good luck

[Ashe]

Ahhhhh, LOVE the fluke!

Geez, I envy these mers' umph to just go and make these crazy latex or silicone tails. I've tackled some neoprene but all the molding and this and that seems like such a daunting task >_<

Good luck!!

[Mermaid Julz]

Well, I finished sculpting out the fluke. i must say, I really like how this one is looking.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/SAM_0946_zps3701ab54.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/SAM_0946_zps3701ab54.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/SAM_0947_zpsa0966390.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/SAM_0947_zpsa0966390.jpg.html)

I already started making the fiberglass mold. Sadly, while putting on the last coat of fiberglass, it started raining. It turned some of it white. I don't think it will cause any damage though. I will be pulling it free in the morning.

[Mermaid Adriel]

very very good! :)

[Mermaid Julz]

So after the 2 days of sculpting and 2 days of layering fiberglass,the mold is complete. I pulled it this morning and letting it continue to dry. I will post pics of the mold later for all to see.

[PearlieMae]

YAY JULZ!!!:dance:

[Deepsea merman]

Go julz i can't wait!

[Trident True]

I like what i see. People are so fast at this, 2 days of sculpting OMG i wish I could be that fast. keep up the good work.

[Mermaid Julz]

Trident, I have to work on it nonstop when I do. I use an air dry clay so I have to try to keep it wet while working on it. think working 12 hr days on nothing but clay. It almost didn't make it to the second day and I was worried I would of had to start over.

[Miyu]

YAAAY! Go Julz! I can't wait to see!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

I can't wait to see some color in it!

[Winged Mermaid]

Looking great! :)

[Mermaid Julz]

Second mold is complete. I wanted to show a size comparison of the Bobbi fluke design to this of the Tressie fluke. I love them both.

Here is a pic of the completed mold for the Tressie fluke

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-03-27130735_zpsdb619dd1.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-03-27130735_zpsdb619dd1.jpg.html)


Here are two comparison shots of the Bobbi and the Tressie.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-03-31124038_zpscf35c9aa.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-03-31124038_zpscf35c9aa.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-03-31124054_zps1141fefc.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-03-31124054_zps1141fefc.jpg.html)

[PearlieMae]

Excellent!

[Pascal21M]

Your tail journey is very amazibg

[Ashton]

Love your progress so far, how many layers of fiberglass did you use? I haven't used fiberglass without gel coating first, did it work out getting the details to show up?

[Mermaid Clara]

how much paint would I need for a full latex tail? I plan on mixing the Createx paint into the latex (in case I scratch off some outside paint) then painting on all the other colors with an airbrush.
how well does the paint cover?

[Mermaid Julz]

It covers quite well. I would also suggest ordering some perma wet. i mix it in with the latex before casting just for that reason. After you paint it make sure you heat treat it thoroughly. After that cover it with some Perma wet or if you can find a "clear" latex (its not really clear) you can get a stronger airbrush for it with a wider bore and paint it on too.


Ashton, It really depends on how thick you make your layers... I just use enough to get a base covering that slightly thick... then I go and make the next layer with the cloth for fiberglass, and then finally a couple other layers on top. each person has their personal preference on how to make their molds. I don't think there is any wrong way as long as the mold stays intact and does what you want it to do.

[Mermaid Julz]

So, i been slow to keep this updated, so i am gonna update in one long post.....

I finally got the mold set and brushed in my latex to do my dirty cast....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-03-31161019_zps5f5049eb.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-03-31161019_zps5f5049eb.jpg.html)

Then, after I got 4 layers deep I pulled it off to see how it came out.....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-04-05114454_zpsd23f10c7.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-04-05114454_zpsd23f10c7.jpg.html)

I was glad to see most of the ridges stayed, but there were many little spots that drove me nuts so i went back and fixed them with a new idea I tried......

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/pinkhotgluegun_zps541c70fc.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/pinkhotgluegun_zps541c70fc.jpg.html)

I tested this to see how it would do at filling holes and and how it reacted with latex.... it would not bond so now I had a cheap fix to go and redo bad spots and not have to buy more fiberglass. i love it! best 5 bucks I spent for the glue and the gluegun.

So, then i went and started to fill in my mold with my latex that i had colored....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-04-07132733_zpse57e7ac4.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-04-07132733_zpse57e7ac4.jpg.html)

After a few more layers it looks like this....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-04-12164412_zps1fb81eff.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-04-12164412_zps1fb81eff.jpg.html)

At this point I was out of my original bucket of latex. I needed more. And lucky for me the god heard my prayers..... This showed up and was delivered to me today...

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-04-12134419_zps0a6dbfc2.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-04-12134419_zps0a6dbfc2.jpg.html)

thats right another 5 gal bucket of latex. and it could not of arrived at a better time!

So, while the first half of the fluke was drying I had to go and drag out my scaleboard from under my dad's camper trailer.... It was so nasty.... it needed a bath..... so I gave it one....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-04-12144830_zps80aa593c.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-04-12144830_zps80aa593c.jpg.html)

After an hr drying in the sun, I got to work on the scalesheet.....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-04-12164353_zps524f71ff.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-04-12164353_zps524f71ff.jpg.html)

around 8 pm this evening I had 5 layers down, and 5 more to go.... well maybe just 3... we shall see. I like keeping it durable like my first tail which has 10.


So, you are now all caught up with this tail... and I have pics of my repainted tail going up on my old thread.... so make sure you check them out...

[Mermaid Wesley]

Whoo! Keep it up!


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[Mermaid Julz]

well, I pulled the first side of the fluke.... still need to get it cleaned up but here is a pic of it...

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-04-14094926_zps78ac417d.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-04-14094926_zps78ac417d.jpg.html)

[jazz2453]

Looks good! :)

[Deepsea merman]

Look's very good! I can't wait to see more of you :-)

[Mertara]

following! lookin good!

[Mermaid Julz]

well, I got both halves done and tomorrow we will put them together. I cannot wait myself to see how it comes out..... I really love this fluke design. Now, I had ask a few people ask me why my molds are not super smooth and therefore see the flaws of the mold.

I don't see them as flaws. I see it as a touch of realism and character. Nothing in this world is perfect. from a distance we see smoothness and flow of colors cuz our brain says its that way. But when you get up close, you see the detail and notice its sometimes rough.

Yes, I could go and polish out the molds so everything is super smooth with no defects, but that I feel takes a little something away...

Just think of all the stories someone could think up to describe to someone while in their tail why this looks like that or this. " I got tossed against the coral in a storm" or " I fell asleep on the beach and the crabs started to eat my fluke" ... all ssorts of wonderful magical reasons why it looks that way... it adds to your character.

So, if you see something and go damn, thats kinda rough looking.... ask yourself, is everything always so smooth in nature?

[Mizuko]

Looking great Julz! :D And I agree with the roughness; my home-made silicone tail has little 'faults' all over it but I like it, it really makes it feel organic! :D

[Ilyena]

Couple of questions... Do you use anything to make the latex come out of the mold easier? and is the latex really runny??

Can't wait to see more ^_^

[Mermaid Julz]

the latex pulls out of the molds nicely without anything. its one thing I love about it. As for if its runny, not really, I mean, its not much different in viscosity than paint you would buy at home depot to paint your house.

[Ilyena]

Ahk. Thank you ^_^

[Fifi Tigg]

Hi Julz, I've been watching your tail making and love your tutorials xx
I have a question about the latex;
Could you use latex in a piping bag and hand squeeze individual scales straight onto the fabric? Instead of making a scale sheet? :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Julz]

Fifi, I have never tried that and I don't think I will. Latex starts to dry when exposed to air. Due to this it would slowly start to clog the tip of the pipping bag. But it might work for a bit. If you are going to try that on a fabric tail, rub a layer of latex into the fabric first for a better bond. My tails are pure latex, but I know how it reacts with my clothes. it don't want to come out.


And now to my update....

I've been working my new job, so its cut tail time down alot. I still try to do what I can. I am currently doing seams, and I am trying to make them as hidden as possible. So far, its looking that way, and I am so happy about it. I have also started with some fins. right now they are still drying some before I pull them from the molds.

Here are a few pics. which include the fluke.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/fluke1_zpsadcdcc45.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/fluke1_zpsadcdcc45.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-05-26142021_zpsf4231876.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-05-26142021_zpsf4231876.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-05-26175853_zps7a3e62db.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-05-26175853_zps7a3e62db.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-05-26192553_zps49124ddd.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-05-26192553_zps49124ddd.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-05-27091618_zps655a6089.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-05-27091618_zps655a6089.jpg.html)


As you can see, I am really trying to hide that seam. other than the slight shade difference, its really hard to notice. Much improved since my first tail.

[PearlieMae]

Wonderful work, Julz!

[Mermaid Adriel]

great! :D

[Mermaid Wesley]

Wow!


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[Mermaid Julz]

Its time for an Update....

So, we are almost finished! I still have one more major thing to make and add before I paint, but I love how its coming along.Don't mind the line you see, it washes off....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-06012621_zps6c07e812.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-06012621_zps6c07e812.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Mhara]

Looking really good!! :D excited to see it done now! :)

[Mermaid Adriel]

looks awesome! :D

[Mermaid Wesley]

Wow!! You're getting there!


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[Mermaid Clara]

how much perma-wet do you recomend? i just want to put it over the paint for the wet look and for extra protection for the paint after i heat set it...

[Mermaid Julz]

get the 8 or 16 oz bottle.... will give you plenty for many tails to come. if you don't plan on another tail then just the 8 oz I would suggest so you get a full coverage and some for touch ups

[Mermaid Julz]

well last night was some crash course sculpting. But on to the first part of the day. My Friend this tail is for came over to see how things were going. I figured while she was here I could have her try on the tail body to see how it fit her.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-11114609_zpscc27ed4f.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-11114609_zpscc27ed4f.jpg.html)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-11114330_zpsba0d125d.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-11114330_zpsba0d125d.jpg.html)

Besides one little bubble pocket in the one hip, she told me it fit her great. So, that will be take care of soon.


but back to the sculpting.... I worked hard most the night sculpting out spikes and one other new part that will be revealed when the part is finished. I have really tried to step up my game with tailmaking and expanding my skills with what I can do with them..... Photos of the next piece to come soon.

[Mermaid Wesley]

Cool!


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[PearlieMae]

Julz! That's GREAT!!!

[Mermaid Adriel]

WELL DONE! :D

[OceanRose]

Omg, I'm excited for her, you're doing a great job!!

[Mermaid Julz]

well, I pulled out my first spikes.... put the halves together, they came out pretty good I think. Here is a pic of one of them pinned together drying.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-16003801_zpsf28b8776.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-16003801_zpsf28b8776.jpg.html)

Now, here is my other part I wanted to wait till I got it completely molded before I said anything about it....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-16003853_zpsd512c86b.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-16003853_zpsd512c86b.jpg.html)

This is the Dorsal!!! Yes, I am attempting fins and dorsal for her tail! First attempt at this, but I feel that it will go smoothly. I don't think there will be issues for me since I have become so relaxed with using latex. Lots of trying new things like I said. I cannot wait till I get it all together. I think even unpainted this thing will rock!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Spikes? Are you putting spikes on the tail?


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[Mermaid Julz]

The spikes go along the side of the dorsal. Kinda like how some fish have them to protect them.

[Mermaid Wesley]

That's awesome :D


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[PearlieMae]

That is so cool!

[Mer_Queen]

Could you like, somehow make me a tail? And how much would it cost with shipping and tax?

[Mermaid Julz]

Mer_Queen, For a basic tail with no fins I charge 700. No Tax, and shipping is determined after completion. the reason why is each tail with have slightly different rates and I only charge for the exact shipping and the packing materials used. check out my facebook page for my tailmaking http://www.facebook.com/UnderSeaMermaidCo (https://www.facebook.com/UnderSeaMermaidCo) . Read the about section and it should answer more for you.

[Mermaid Julz]

Time for some more photo updates.

Here is one side of the spikes set. They will be shaped up slightly more, but not too much.
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-19154309_zps95c3f34f.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-19154309_zps95c3f34f.jpg.html)

Here are shots of the dorsal fin. I am so happy with how it came out. its so light and flows great.
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-20144239_zpsd62bd9c6.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-20144239_zpsd62bd9c6.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-20144301_zps7c878eeb.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-20144301_zps7c878eeb.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-20144330_zps3facf826.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-20144330_zps3facf826.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Wesley]

Sweet!


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[Mermaid Julz]

So, I started to connect the Dorsal to the tail. Its a slow process but it starting to look like I want it to. I just keep thinking how much I am gonna love this tail ( might have to make myself one.)

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-06-23014731_zps56dfeb1d.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-06-23014731_zps56dfeb1d.jpg.html)

[Mermaid Julz]

ok, due to how I am doing the complete dorsal, no more photos of it will be shown. I want it to be a big surprise how it looks.

[Mermaid Julz]

Ok, so here is the latest update....

I've been working on this when I can and my day job is not in the way....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/2014-06-27140618_zps7e7b9bc8.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/2014-06-27140618_zps7e7b9bc8.jpg.html)

Still got to put on the heel fins...

[Mermaid Wesley]

Coming along great!


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[Mermaid Adriel]

*.*

[Mermaid Julz]

so, its been alot of work since my last update.... and a few pics to add for people to see.....

First are a couple pics of when I was working on the heel fins.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04162644_zps616f38a0.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04162644_zps616f38a0.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04162702_zpsaacea16d.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04162702_zpsaacea16d.jpg.html)

Next is figuring out the placement of the spikes and placing them down...
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04163305_zps03e7ab48.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04163305_zps03e7ab48.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04175020_zps4c1d67ba.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04175020_zps4c1d67ba.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04180658_zpsb90253f5.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04180658_zpsb90253f5.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04210019_zps8a386420.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04210019_zps8a386420.jpg.html)

Then it was back to covering up those bead seams....
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04220108_zpsb71f13de.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04220108_zpsb71f13de.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04220307_zps232e68d9.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04220307_zps232e68d9.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04220320_zps77c4c991.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04220320_zps77c4c991.jpg.html)

Here is a close up of how I am doing it
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-04225958_zpsafaae0e6.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-04225958_zpsafaae0e6.jpg.html)

And there you have it, I still have 4 of the spikes to cover up, and then flip the tail and finishing attaching the fluke. I am really trying to pay attention to the detail and keep seams to a minimum.

[Mermaid Tula]

Julz! Omg those spines are fabulous! <3<3<3

[PearlieMae]

Great work, Julz! Those spines are wicked!

[Alcyone]

That's impressive! it shows a lot of effort and expertise!! such a marvellous job!!

[Mermaid Julz]

Seams? We're supposed to have seams? Who told you such nonsense? Seams? we don't need no stinking seams.....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-08161138_zpsab7d6ac0.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-08161138_zpsab7d6ac0.jpg.html)

[PearlieMae]

Because you rock! :)

[Mermaid Julz]

Quick view pre paint andtop scalloped


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pee1NSrkMJs

[Mermaid Julz]

Well, I have started painting the tail. I am still need to get my perma wet for it when I am done, but for now ... paint paint paint.... Its slow and steady and my lighting sucks. I will have to get more pics when I can get it out into the sunlight.

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-14185112_zps0c7a51a7.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-14185112_zps0c7a51a7.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-16174921_zps20af99ac.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-16174921_zps20af99ac.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-16175743_zps76211cf8.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-16175743_zps76211cf8.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-17002404_zpsa03cfab9.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-17002404_zpsa03cfab9.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-17002447_zps2431b3b2.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-17002447_zps2431b3b2.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-17002457_zps9c32cc42.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-17002457_zps9c32cc42.jpg.html)
http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-17002512_zpse73266cb.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-17002512_zpse73266cb.jpg.html)

[Winged Mermaid]

Looking great so far :)

[Mermaid Wesley]

Looks great!


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[Mermaid Tula]

Loooove that pink!

[Vela]

wow! I love the colors!! My tail is going to be pink too!! Great job!

[PearlieMae]

This is so awesome! I can't wait to see it all complete!

[Seatan]

It's looking fintastic!

[Mermaid Julz]

Just a dash more of color as I keep working on


http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-18123617_zps770e25e4.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-18123617_zps770e25e4.jpg.html)

[PearlieMae]

:thumbs-up::thumbs-up::thumbs-up:

[Mermaid Julz]

I should of waited until I finished the side. Well, all but thee back half of the dorsal. I am gonna paint that last. But here is where I am at right now.....blending will come later....

http://i841.photobucket.com/albums/zz332/blazindizz/tail%202/2014-07-18154429_zpsa7531f08.jpg (http://s841.photobucket.com/user/blazindizz/media/tail%202/2014-07-18154429_zpsa7531f08.jpg.html)

[Seatan]

I am LOVING the colors!!!!!!

[Mermaid Adriel]

WOW! *.*

[Mermaid Julz]

So, we are stuck. Waiting for funds to get Perma wet. In the meantime I've made a few other jewelry pieces...

[Ilyena]

I might have to resort to using perma-wet if the gloss medium doesn't work out, but so far I'm having decent results on my latex arm bands with the diluted medium :D, now we wait till it dried properly. Plaster molds seem to take the colour out of the exterior in contact with the plaster.

[Mermaid Julz]

So the tail was finished up yesterday afternoon. A bit longer than i expected to take, but we had a few minor setbacks. Here is a video of her unboxing so you can see the finished product.


http://youtu.be/P0fOPtI5gCw

[Mermaid Riia]

Wowzaa the colors are breathtaking! Tell her we need a swimming video and fast :D

[Mermaid Adriel]

I love the colors *w* well done!

[Raayvhen]

She look so excited and for a really great reason.

[PearlieMae]

Awesome work, Julz! I'll bet it was hard not to keep it!

[Mermaid Saoirse]

Glad to see that she loved it! It really did turn out gorgeous~

[Mermaid Julz]

well, here is a quick video we did for her testing out her tail. She needs to learn to dolphin kick, but she said she really had fun in her new tail. Now to get her to not rub on things so much so paint flakes(like standing in it creating pressure points). Its ok though.... used a new product on the paint to seal it, so, i can touch it up quite easy..... least it didn't all come off like mine did the first time it hit water....lol

She did lose some weigh from when we took measurements, but I think we can fix that without much hassle.


http://youtu.be/H9dP0Yv2KLs

[teeth4u]

Looks awesome! I'm loving the colors :)