First Tail need some tips and tricks <3

[NixieOona]

hey my fellow fishes,

ive started making a neoprene tail but i still need a few answers to things and it would be so awsome if you could help me ^-^



what thread do i best use for sewing neoprene together
are there specific needles i should use
2 or 2.5 or 3 mm neoprene ?
how do i best make realistic scales?
what paint can i use if i paint the scales
are there other ways than molding silicone or painting the neoprene i can make it look real?
how do i get the mono fin inside of the end product?
any thing else you would like me to know please ad!!!!



i will be swimming lake and ocean if that information is needed.

thanks already guys all the love <3333:hug:

p.s i posted this in the "tailmaking" thread before i noticed there was a questions thread im sorry :(
:mermaid kiss::pearl:

[Winged Mermaid]

A lot of your questions have already been answered- check the Tailmaking Reference Index (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2633-%E2%98%86%E2%9A%A0TAILMAKING-REFERENCE-INDEX%E2%9A%A0%E2%98%86-Look-here-BEFORE-you-post-any-questions!), the Materials and Supplies Page (http://mernetwork.com/index/content.php?139-Materials-and-Supplies), and the Tailmaking FAQ (http://mernetwork.com/index/faq.php?faq=tailmaking).