Rebekah.fish
08-18-2014, 11:05 AM
so, ive been an aspiring Mermaid for a long time now. i made my first tail last year, but then didnt think it through and couldnt figure out how to color it (it was plain black cuz thats the only fabric i could get in the lycra/spandex). anyways, so i had to put it on hold for a while cuz i'm a college student. I'm rapidly trying to pursue this thing though cuz it's my dream!!! Here is what i have to work with though:
I have an all black mermaid tail made of lycra (like spandex). i would use this, but i dont know how to color it. wondering if i should put silicone on it, but i have to go through coloring it and all of that. so thats my first option.
I also have a tail in the making. not sure what kind of fabric its made of, just something average but sturdy. i havent tested it in the water yet. it's a pretty blue color though. i was thinking if it's good in the water, then i could sew scales on it, and use fabric paint for the fluke??
I eventually want a neoprene tail, but that will take some saving. could i recycle an old wetsuit? would that over complicate things?
and right now i'm trying to decide if i can or should cuz my finis monofin to shape it. ive never done this so i'm worried i'll ruin it, so i could use advice on that too. its just hard to get a fluke shape around a manatee shaped fin ya know?
i'd appreciate any input on any questions. i'm really trying to pursue this and really need experienced hands opinions. Thanks so much and i can't wait to hear from you all!!!
-Rebekah
I have an all black mermaid tail made of lycra (like spandex). i would use this, but i dont know how to color it. wondering if i should put silicone on it, but i have to go through coloring it and all of that. so thats my first option.
I also have a tail in the making. not sure what kind of fabric its made of, just something average but sturdy. i havent tested it in the water yet. it's a pretty blue color though. i was thinking if it's good in the water, then i could sew scales on it, and use fabric paint for the fluke??
I eventually want a neoprene tail, but that will take some saving. could i recycle an old wetsuit? would that over complicate things?
and right now i'm trying to decide if i can or should cuz my finis monofin to shape it. ive never done this so i'm worried i'll ruin it, so i could use advice on that too. its just hard to get a fluke shape around a manatee shaped fin ya know?
i'd appreciate any input on any questions. i'm really trying to pursue this and really need experienced hands opinions. Thanks so much and i can't wait to hear from you all!!!
-Rebekah