Mermaid Kelda's New Tail by Pearlie Mae

[PearlieMae]

I don't have a mold for plain round scales, but next time I'm making a molds, I'll throw some in and we can sseeee how they turn out! :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

I will be in Stockholm for a lot of my trip, I think! My relatives live there. I'll definitely be spending Christmas with them. I was thinking of posting in the respective pod to see if any Swedish mers lived anywhere near the places I'll be staying - it'd be cool to meet new people!

[Yulia]

I will be in Stockholm for a lot of my trip, I think! My relatives live there. I'll definitely be spending Christmas with them. I was thinking of posting in the respective pod to see if any Swedish mers lived anywhere near the places I'll be staying - it'd be cool to meet new people!
Aaw, too bad I won't be in Stockholm for the holidays, would have been nice too meet you. <:

[MermaidAmestris]

Okay, so reading over this thread again, I just realized that my post looks super out of place. When reading new posts, I tend to get excited and wind up talking before I realize there's a whole other page after what I've read. So if my posts pop up really late, please forgive me! I get too eager!

[PearlieMae]

Amestris, you are too cute!

[Mermaid Kelda]

I tend to get excited and wind up talking before I realize there's a whole other page after what I've read.
This is where the quote button is super handy ;)

[Mermaid Kelda]

I got my scales! :D

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I can't believe how beautiful the pearl one is. They're all beautiful, though! I think I'm the least keen on D; it's very similar to E, which I think is a nicer colour. I can't think of any colours I want to add, though :)

[PearlieMae]

I'm so glad that you got them before you left on your trip! I'm so happy you like them!

[Mermaid Lyra]

Pearlie! As always your work is awesome!!
Melainia I love your inspiration pictures! So cool!! Your tail is going to be fintastic!! (heh see what i did there??)
Can't wait to see how this goes!

[Grey Gambit]

This tail is going to look amazing when it's all done!

[Mermaid Kelda]

I think so too! :)

BTW Pearlie, my dummy is in the mail<3

[MermaidStormy]

The scales look amazing :D

[OceanWhisper]

I got my scales! :D

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I can't believe how beautiful the pearl one is. They're all beautiful, though! I think I'm the least keen on D; it's very similar to E, which I think is a nicer colour. I can't think of any colours I want to add, though :)

They're so sparkly :O :D

[Arella]

Looks great <3

[PearlieMae]

Melaina, your tape mannequin arrived today! WOOHOOO! :yay:

[Mermaid Kelda]

HOORAY! All on my end is complete! Now I sit back and let you work your magic xD

I do hope I did it correctly!

[MermaidBrandie]

Can't wait to see this!


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[Mermaid Kelda]

So I did some sketching, and...
...How many fins is too many fins? xD

http://i.imgur.com/GWTPTfZ.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/BSpMeGa.jpg

Just testing placement out, really. I don't want to be all fin. I do quite like the fins on the second one; the first is a bit too "faerie" for how I want this tail to look (though maybe it wouldn't be, with all the opal colours? Or just with fewer fins!)

I drew some massive heel fins and thought "ahaha these are too big" "no wait, these are okay..." "ahh man these are rockin~"

http://i.imgur.com/pksxQDc.jpg

I don't know how well they'd translate to real-life/swimming ability but I think they look pretty :3

[PearlieMae]

I'm blocking in the clay for your fluke to get an idea of what it will look like in 3D...how do you feel about the four diamond shapes being faceted like gemstones?

[Mermaid Kelda]

I feel very strongly. Yes, ja, hai, si, oui.

[PearlieMae]

I take it you want that, then? ;)

[Mermaid Kelda]

Aaaabsolutely :D

[PearlieMae]

I'll be sending you some photos later this evening...I'm pinning scales to your mannequin and I am going to need your input.

Your tail will be ready before you know it! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Kelda]

Eeeee! I'm buzzing!

[PearlieMae]

Here's an unlisted video of the layout of your tail, Kelda, just to get an idea of the direction...it's not set in stone and can be changed any way you like. You let me know if you like it,

Also, I have more I am pinning on tonight. I would have sent it earlier, but I had to fix the laser cutter at work and it took all day!


This is in the dark room light of my living room, I will get daylight shots on the weekend. Photos to come under separate cover!


http://youtu.be/I6ccs9FRDmM

What do you think? (The dorsal side is really dark in the video, but there are a lot of colors... you'll see in the photos shortly!

[Mermaid Kelda]

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I await the photos with baited breath!

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Oh my stars and garters!
Your work is so amazing! This is already so cool, it will be simply incredible when it is done.

[PearlieMae]

I sent a couple of cellphone pics to your email address!

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Thanks Aysun! :D

[MermaidMyrthe]

hnngggg:rollover:

[MermaidMyrthe]

don't ... drool... :gah:

[Mermaid Galene]

:swoon:

[Mermaid Alea]

Lovely mix of colors! I am watching all of these PearlieMae tail threads anxiously! :D

[Mermaid Kelda]

Look what I just picked up for a song at an op shop!

http://i.imgur.com/C2I4mkt.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/XYklylC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/iQl1Xys.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/jBE5AEA.jpg

Who needs real opals when you've got cheap sparkly plastic earrings filled with fucktonnes of glitter?

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I approve mightily.
They will match so nicely with your tail!

[Mermaid Alea]

They are soo pretty! My favorite pair are the ones in the third picture. Great find!!:)

[PearlieMae]

They are all so sparkly! Do you want more reddish ones in your tail?

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'm not sure... I do like red in opals, but I just can't see it blending very well I suppose. Although, opals themselves don't blend well either! Could I see an example?

[PearlieMae]

I will make a couple and we'll see how they fit!

[PearlieMae]

I've reworked your color library and have pinned new scales into place...let me know what you think, because they can always be shifted around before I seal them together! (I still have scales to cast and match the sides.)


http://youtu.be/IYgeYncu5JU

[Sherielle]

That. Is. Gorgeous!!

[Dancing Fish]

:jawdrop: <----this times ten

simply beautiful!

[Echidna]

so beautiful, I can't. :cry:

[Meronica]

The colors are coming together so nicely! Can't wait to see this finished! (:


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[Harpress]

Oh Pearlie Mae It's exceptionally Beautiful! The Blend of colours are superb!

[Mermaid Galene]

Wow, wow, wow! This is beauty is making me seriously antsy to get started on my Pearlie tail!

[OceanWhisper]

STUNNING! I love how shiny all of the scales are! :drool:

[AniaR]

Wow!!!

[Mermaid Coralia]

It's so beautiful! I can't wait to see it in the water.

[PearlieMae]

I'm almost done resetting the scale pattern for approval and showing you the fluke and fin sculpts! :yay:

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Eee!
I am so happy for you

[Mermaid Kelda]

Yessss
I have been trying without luck to sketch something up so I have commissioned Lotus_Blooming to do something for me :) always good to have more options!

[Ashton]

those are so pretty!

[PearlieMae]

How did I miss your post, Kelda?

I can't wait to see what she comes up with!

[Little_Orca]

So beautiful. :) I need to win the lottery so I can get a Pealie tail, too. XD

[Echidna]

So beautiful. :) I need to win the lottery so I can get a Pealie tail, too. XD


^same, same.

[Merenneito Nerissa]

Ok, just, woww.,.,...

I adore people who just have so much patience it's unbelievable. And it's so clearly visible how that effort you have put on your own tail and on this one has been worth of everything, I mean.. It has gain the worth (sorry my english, finnish gal here.. ) even more. You know when someone has so much talent and then they push it to the limits they just make magic happen...

and...
Those scales just look so god damn delicious I'd like to eat them all!!!! :D :lol:

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Kelda, you came up with a new fluke design?
Or did you modify one of your sketches?
I am really excited to see!

[PearlieMae]

Ok, just, woww.,.,...

I adore people who just have so much patience it's unbelievable. And it's so clearly visible how that effort you have put on your own tail and on this one has been worth of everything, I mean.. It has gain the worth (sorry my english, finnish gal here.. ) even more. You know when someone has so much talent and then they push it to the limits they just make magic happen...

and...
Those scales just look so god damn delicious I'd like to eat them all!!!! :D :lol:

:mermaid kiss: :hug:

Thank you! (And your English is better than my Finnish!)

[Merenneito Nerissa]

Well that one I totally believe :D

[Mermaid Kelda]

Kelda, you came up with a new fluke design?
Or did you modify one of your sketches?
I am really excited to see!
Not as far as I'm aware? Haha! My fluke design is this:
http://i.imgur.com/pksxQDc.jpg
Possibly minus those heel fins depending on practicality.

[PearlieMae]

I've laid out the fluke in clay and I'm molding the gems separately...the flat areas of the fluke are pretty smooth and plain...did you want some texture/veining in those areas? :D

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[NerineArcticMermaid]

*Nerine faints at the awesome that is pearlies talent*

Holy moly! Im and going to start saving for a tail by you.. Im fall more an more in love with your designs... even if it takes me 5 yrs(please keep maing tails that long) I will save enough somehow!!!

[PearlieMae]

I do have installment plans... :-D

[Mermaid Kelda]

I love the silver on the left and the grey on the top right. Small, delicate veining would be lovely :)

[PearlieMae]

Wonderful! I'll incorporate that into the fluke and fins.

Here we are as of now:

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[NerineArcticMermaid]

I do have installment plans... :-D
*faints*

Oh my... that may work.. let me get bills back on track and work at my new job a little longer.. we shall have to talk..

[Mermaid Alea]

PearlieMae is the clay you use easier to work with compared to monster makers? I rarely do anything with clay, but when I do I have a bear of a time getting it to smoothen out. In fact, it doesn't smoothen out for me. :(

[PearlieMae]

Yes, the plastilina is wonderful! I know some people are concerned that the resin heating up will destroy the detail but I've never had a problem with it.

[Mermaid Alea]

Thanks! And by the way I see I am not the only one up late. :p

[PearlieMae]

I should know better, but I can't help it!

I can't wait for the day when I can quit my day job and make tails full time!

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Oh! I apologize. I though that since you were having Lotus_Blooming sketch something that meant you had a new design in mind

*derp*

[Mermaid Kelda]

Here we are as of now:
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It's a little longer than my sketch, but I like it! Would the shorter/wider fluke in my sketch create issues with the design of the monofin? I'm not hugely fussed either way - I do want my tail to work, as well as look pretty ;)

[JamesGunnels]

I really like Plastilina clay. My only problem with it, is that I am actually having difficulty sculpting with it. I haven't had any problems with resin effecting any of the details in my sculptures.

[PearlieMae]

It's a little longer than my sketch, but I like it! Would the shorter/wider fluke in my sketch create issues with the design of the monofin? I'm not hugely fussed either way - I do want my tail to work, as well as look pretty ;)

Remember that a portion of the top is covered by the end of the tail, and it won't affect the monofin functionality. It's going to work great! I doubt that it's anywhere near as long as the tail you currently have. :D

[Mermaid Coralia]

I actually thought the sculpt looked wider and shorter than your sketch, Kelda. Maybe I'm just crazy.

[PearlieMae]

Did some computer sketches at lunch...maybe some direction for color placement?

Just some ideas...

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[Seraphina Suds]

That middle one! [emoji7]

[Ashton]

:swoon::swoon::swoon::swoon::swoon::swoon::swoon:: swoon:

[Mermaid Wesley]

Oi pearly you're giving me a heart condition


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[Mermaid Sabie]

Wow Pearlie Mae! What do you use to make your design colours?

[PearlieMae]

Some more refinements to the fluke, added texture...the for additional gems well be molded separately and added later:
https://instagram.com/p/0ReVakD38N/

[PearlieMae]

Wow Pearlie Mae! What do you use to make your design colours?

Not sure what you mean, but the mers ordering tails have pretty defined ideas to begin with, and Kelda provided me with lots of inspirational images to draw on. I use client input to influence my color choices. :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

Some more refinements to the fluke, added texture...the for additional gems well be molded separately and added later:
https://instagram.com/p/0ReVakD38N/
Pearlie, it's beautiful! :swoon: The veining is perfect!

[Mermaid Sabie]

Oh sorry, I meant what program you use to do computer sketches? Like to fill in their designs with the colours? It looks amazing!

(Just found your instagram btw, sorry you're about to get a million likes on things ;) )

[PearlieMae]

Oh! I just use Photoshop. I'm a photographer and art director. Been using Photoshop for ages...I was a beta tester once upon a time.

(These sketches aren't representative of my best work, however! )

[PearlieMae]

Pearlie, it's beautiful! :swoon: The veining is perfect!

Wonderful! I'm so happy you like it!

[Mermaid Sabie]

*le sigh* much too complicated for me, I guess I'll stick to nail polish ;P You are a woman of many talents Pearlie Mae!

[Mermaid Kelda]

Okay, here's where I'm at right now.

I found this picture, and I love it:

http://i.imgur.com/Qh1IYBq.jpg?1

So I put it on my tail:

http://i.imgur.com/V3prN8k.jpg?1


I love these scale colours and I think they work as a more teal version of the above image:
http://i.imgur.com/XF3B3YQ.jpg
But I also love all of these colours:
http://i.imgur.com/ZZUBrW1.jpg?1
So I tried to isolate just the ones that would fit for the image (blues, some purple tones):
http://i.imgur.com/hnwWW2v.jpg?1
But that leaves out all of these (including the teal ones which are my favourites):
http://i.imgur.com/px0WXR9.jpg?1
Which are super beautiful and look like a galaxy on their own! I mean, look at the top 8 - they're all sparkly and fabulous and crystalline. I love them to death.

HOW DO I CHOOOOSSSEEEEE :cry:

[PearlieMae]

So, which ones did you eliminate completely?

[Mermaid Kelda]

These ones circled here (not because they're not beautiful, mind you!):

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The yellow one with the arrow pointing to it I changed to a more beige colour in my scale layouts, because I thought I saw similar colours here, unless it's just the light (I'd really rather you don't have to pour more colours than you already have!):

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[merkitty]

Oh! I just use Photoshop. I'm a photographer and art director. Been using Photoshop for ages...I was a beta tester once upon a time.

(These sketches aren't representative of my best work, however! )

Photographer, art director, mermaid, tail maker, one of mernetworks beloved posters... Pearlie mae is there anything you cant do?! You're awesome and I quietly stalk all your amazing work :hail:

[PearlieMae]

Okay! I'm going to study this a while...

[Mermaid Kelda]

If you can do something similar to the photo, but with all of the scale colours I included, that would be fantastic. Whatever you think will work! :)

[PearlieMae]

I'm pinning scales into place right now! :yay:

Hey! Do you want me to work those teal-related scales in the back of the tail?

[Mermaid Kelda]

If you think it will work! Honestly I'd be happy if they were included anywhere at all :) I don't mind if some scales only appear a few times - they can be like galaxies in the distance ;)
Just place them however looks best!

[PearlieMae]

I'm still pinning...Will have a new configuration to show later this afternoon! (It's just after lunchtime here, now.)

We're getting there!

[Mermaid Kelda]

Hooray! I can't wait to see!

[PearlieMae]

More scales are curing, waiting to be pulled, finished and pinned, to make the transitions smoother... this is the front:

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If they are too purple-y, I can go more teal, instead.

The back has a few in their general areas, just to get an idea of where the colors are going to go.

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The colors are more intense in real life - it was early and cloudy when I shot these.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

I love how even the rows are

[Mermaid Kelda]

AAahaaAAAAaaHHh yes yes yes! I love it! I wouldn't mind a bit more teal in there, but don't compromise the purple either, it's beautiful! <3

[PearlieMae]

We are on the right track, then? :yay:

I was thinking about your fluke...I could do it dark, like your comp, and blend colors and glitters to look like a galaxy, with a sweeping swirl of holographic glittering stars (not literally star shaped) across it.

What do you think?
:thinks:

[Mizuko]

I was thinking about your fluke...I could do it dark, like your comp, and blend colors and glitters to look like a galaxy, with a sweeping swirl of holographic glittering stars (not literally star shaped) across it.



Reading that made my heart flutter... haha!! Sounds beautiful!

[Mermaid Kelda]

We are on the right track, then? :yay:
Yes! Definitely on the right track!

As for the fluke, I think that'd look stunning! Would it be possible to have little galaxies in the gems, too? Something similar to this, maybe?
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[PearlieMae]

Yes! I could totally do that!

[Mermaid Kelda]

:cheerleader:

[PearlieMae]

Oh look! Easter eggs that go with your tail!

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[Ashton]

Those are neat.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Gorgeous!

[PearlieMae]

Wow...a lot of new scales poured and now that these are pinned into place, I am making some more to make the transitions smoother.

I grabbed a couple of shots with my phone this morning, but it was raining and the light was crap. You have to see it in the sunlight! I will post better shots in full sun, with the good camera as soon as the weather breaks!

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I'm going to make the fluke mold this week, the four gems on the bottom of the fluke are being cast separately and will be added, rather than cast the whole thing at once, in case they turn out to be problematic. Fins and top to follow!


Edits? Changes? Do you want the tail to be darker overall, like the galaxy shot in the comp?

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[Mermaid Wesley]

Pearlie, you're fantastic. You're basically pulling off the silicone equivalent of sequin tails and you're innovative and just great. After goofing around with caulking in one of my spare molds, it's hitting me how many hours of work these art pieces take and I'm just so impressed with you. AND YOURE DOING TWO RIGHT NOW! Just wow. Ok I'm done gushing now


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[Mermaid Julianne]

You're only doing two tails? I thought you were doing more, I'm subscribed to 5 of your threads.

Either way, this looks amazing! I love how the front fades from the purple into the pinkish pearly colors. Its very pretty.

[Grey Gambit]

Wow, Pearlie, this is looking amazing!

[Ashton]

:clap:

[PearlieMae]

:blush:

[Mermaid Kelda]

You're only doing two tails? I thought you were doing more, I'm subscribed to 5 of your threads.
She's got five orders, but she isn't working on them all at the same time. There has to be an order to the orders, or I wouldn't get my tail till next year ;)

Pearlie, it looks absolutely stunning, even in the shade! I really love the pastel look, so I'm not fussed that it's lighter on the top, since the fluke will be dark also. And, since my FF tail has zero glitter, do you think I could add some to the top slime coat? :D

Next up, me figuring out what the heck I want to do about fins... And exactly what I want my top to look like xD

[PearlieMae]

Yes!

You wouldn't believe how much glitter is in this...I'll send closeups as soon as I get some decent light!

I have to say, I really like the direction this took, and I'm sorry it's taken so long. But if you like this colorway, the rest is going to go quickly! :yay:

I'll sculpt some fins - hip, pectoral, heel...and we can move ahead from there. I can also add rainbow holographic glitter to the top coat for extra sparkle! (I'll mail a couple of sample scales with that top coat before we commit.)

I've looked through your file and I think I'm still waiting for the tracing of your feet for your custom monofin. The polycarbonate is cut and the edges finished, I just need the tracing to add the straps.

I'm so happy you like it!

(And technically, I have six tails after yours! :fallover: )

[Keiris]

My gosh Pearlie you have been a VERY busy mermaid! I feel like we were all just looking at YOUR progression shots for your tail! Look how far you have come! I sense some very happy mers in your future!

[Vela]

Wow, just wow!! this is an amazing tail!! I honestly cannot speak:swoon:....its beautiful! Very impressive :thumbs-up:

[PearlieMae]

Thanks gang!

I've been busting my tail, and mundane life has been elbowing its way into my mermaid life, so dealing with that, too, takes up a lot of time.

Fortunately, 'Pearliemaeds' have some awesome inspirations and design ideas, and making them real is my dream come true! I LOVE tailmaking!

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'll sculpt some fins - hip, pectoral, heel...and we can move ahead from there.
The fins on my design are just placeholders, really. I'm still not 100% happy with them, and I want them to look a bit more "spacey" rather than "fishy" as they are now. I'm going to sketch out a bunch :)


I've looked through your file and I think I'm still waiting for the tracing of your feet for your custom monofin.
Ack. Ack ack ack! I forgot to send it out :doh:
What if I scanned it and PMed it to you? I could include the width/height measurements so if you print it out you could be sure it's correct?

[OceanWhisper]

This is looking so amazing! I can't wait to see it finished and going for its' first swim, Melina!

[PearlieMae]

The fins on my design are just placeholders, really. I'm still not 100% happy with them, and I want them to look a bit more "spacey" rather than "fishy" as they are now. I'm going to sketch out a bunch :)


Ack. Ack ack ack! I forgot to send it out :doh:
What if I scanned it and PMed it to you? I could include the width/height measurements so if you print it out you could be sure it's correct?

Sure! No worries, that would be fine. Actually, just take a photo with your phone of the tracing and include a ruler in the shot and email it to me. Photograph it as straight on as you can. :)

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Any exciting news? :D

[PearlieMae]

Kelda, did you get my email?

[Luna Dreamtide]

Just found this thread and read through it all! Pearlie Mae you are simply inspiring! The amount of care and effort you put into your art makes it even more beautiful!

[PearlieMae]

Thank you! It's a labor of love, and no one is going to see the tail more than the person wearing it, so it should be detailed, I think. :-D

[Luna Dreamtide]

I heartily agree. As artists putting our hearts into the works we create for others makes them all the more personal to the receiver.

[PearlieMae]

Cleaning out the fluke mold!
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Resetting scales and adding new scales for color transitions

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EDITED TO ADD: Fluke mold pic isn't showing up!

[Mermaid Kelda]

hyperventilating

[Mermaid Galene]

:swoon:

[PearlieMae]

Sorry for the blurry shot and bad lighting...cellphone pic late in the day. I have better ones on my camera, but the card reader crapped out and the cord isn't working!

And Galene, yours is on deck!

[Keiris]

Pearlie it just looks FANTASTIC! She must be thrilled!

[Mermaid Kelda]

You bet your barnacles I am! :D

[MermaidAine]

Looking so pretty!

[PearlieMae]

I've been testing small versions of galaxy-looking configurations for your fluke (using my side fin molds), I hope to have something to show you tonight or tomorrow!

I made a new batch of scales to replace a batch (I didn't like the transition) and will pin them into place tonight and we'll see how they blend.

Any decisions on fins, yet?

:mermaid kiss:

[PearlieMae]

After a few failed attempts at a galaxy-looking test fin (placeholder for final fluke design), I'm anxiously awaiting this one to cure!

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The front won't look anything like the back, so consider this a teaser!

[PearlieMae]

Looks pretty galactic to me. Thoughts?

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:rollover:

[Mermaid Lunette]

wowza

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gazing at the stars :hail: looks so cool! ^_____^

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

°O°

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[Mermaid Clara]

Looks pretty galactic to me. Thoughts?

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:rollover:
Wow Pearlie! that looks amazing!

[Mer-Crazy]

It's like... that moment on Men in Black when they look into the kittys collar and realise there's a whole galaxy in there o.O

[Raayvhen]

Holy shit.

:jawdrop:

[OceanRose]

Spectacular!!!! :drool:

[Mermaid Kelda]

Yeeeeesssssss
I heartily approve! It's stunning! Though I'd love to see it in different lights before I commit if that's okay (and maybe up against the tail as it is so far?) :)

I'm working on fins right now!

[PearlieMae]

I've taken video, moving through different lights, the way the colors shift is pretty cool! I can't upload it until tomorrow when I get on the computer with s reliable connection.

I was also thinking of changing the back of the tail some so there's a matching dark streak that leads down to the fluke...opinions?

Also, I've been trying that little roll you do in your signature...My chiropractor wants to thank you for helping me pay off his car. ;) (what monofin is that?)

[PearlieMae]

I want to make an entire tail like this!

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'm not a huge fan of vertical lines on tails (the FF girls put subtle lines down my tail and I feel like it highlights my legs) but I'd still be keen to see what you come up with. Maybe a sort of triangular line that widens closer to my fluke, and starting near my knees so it's not the whole length of the tail?


Also, I've been trying that little roll you do in your signature...My chiropractor wants to thank you for helping me pay off his car. ;) (what monofin is that?)
Haha, sorry! ;) That's the Mirage Rubber Mermaid Fin that I reviewed here (http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?10149-Mirage-Rubber-Mermaid-Fin-Review)!

[PearlieMae]

Okay! I'll try it. Looking forward to your fins!

[Mermaid Bailey]

That fin is absolutely stunning:jawdrop:

[WaterDragon]

Wow, that looks so shiny and amazing *0*

[Mermaid Wesley]

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[Elodea the Mermaid]

This is unlike anything I've ever seen before. I lurk on your tail threads a lot because it's such a joy to watch these beauties come to life. They're always breath-taking. That's all. -hides-

[PearlieMae]

Here's some daylight/sunlight/inside light...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa997IPJAJ4

And here's walking though my office through the warehouse, to outdoors, where it's overcast, and back...


http://youtu.be/U79LUqMDi6E

If you're still not sure, I will mail it to you. I'll post photos I took shortly :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Lunette]

wow, that is soooooo very cool!!!!!!! * O *

[PearlieMae]

Here's a composite of six shots in different lights...

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[MerEmma]

Wow, beautiful. The first image shows so many colors. I truly see a galaxy in there. <3

[Seraphina Suds]

@0@ that's incredible!! Definitely galactic!

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[Raayvhen]

http://img.pandawhale.com/91185-witchcraft-gif-magic-imgur-yFm1.gif

[WaterDragon]

That is definitely a galaxy you've got trapped in there.
doesn't the chunky glittery cut the silicone?

[PearlieMae]

I haven't had problems with this glitter and I use it sparingly on areas that don't really flex...flukes are pretty stable, but knees, butts...not so much! :D

[PearlieMae]

http://img.pandawhale.com/91185-witchcraft-gif-magic-imgur-yFm1.gif

HHAHAHAHAHA!!!

:lol:

[Mermaid Wesley]

Woaaaaaaaah. That's why they pay you the big bucks


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[Mermaid Galene]

Wow, wow, WOW!!

You know what else is cool? In the videos and some of the stills, from a certain angle, that fluke totally looks like a humpback whale's face and eye. Goosiebumps here! :jawdrop:

[PearlieMae]

Wow, Galene! I didn't notice that till you said it! That's the molds of my side fin, I used it to test the concept.

I'm sorry I don't thank everyone for their compliments! I'd never get off the computer and the thread would be super long!

So let me take opportunity to thank you all for your love and support! It really means so much me! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Danielle]

That fin is incredible! I'm speechless!

[Mermaid Alea]

This is sooo sooo sooo very pretty! :swoon:

[Ilyena]

Holy moly....-speechless-

[CheshireKat]

⊙¤⊙ it's so shiny...

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[Mermaid Kelda]

I love it! So shiny and metallic and glittery and spacey!

[Keiris]

Very Galaticesque!!! Gorgeous Pearlie!!

[Cordelia]

Also, the rap song "No Big Glitter on the Butt" will be dropping later this summer off of PearlieMae's new album: "What Is This Witchcraft". :lol:

[PearlieMae]

Hahaha! With guest appearance by M.C. Escher. :D

On another note, I'm annoyed that my camera doesn't capture the rainbow sparkling of the holographic glitter!

[WaterDragon]

that's great to hear, Glitter in the fluke = ok :thumbs up:

Pearlie would it be ok for me to use the PearlieMae method (or something similar) to make my tails?

[PearlieMae]

that's great to hear, Glitter in the fluke = ok :thumbs up:

Pearlie would it be ok for me to use the PearlieMae method (or something similar) to make my tails?

If you're making tails for yourself, sure! :mermaid kiss:

[WaterDragon]

thank you, I hope that buy the time I am at the level to think about selling tails I will have developed my own method's and tricks.
the single scale tails are all I can do in my future home (not much space) and I love how they look more realistic then the scale sheets.

[PearlieMae]

I hope you have, too! :)

[OceanWhisper]

This is amazing!!! :fallover:

[PearlieMae]

:D

Kelda, have you come to a decision on fin design, yet? I'd like to pour them and the fluke at the same time, so they match. :mermaid kiss:

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

You must be on the edge of your seat with your tail being so close to completion.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Ah! Apologies Pearlie, I missed this post! I am still working on designs and hope to have something to show you today :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

Okay, here's what I've got. I'm not decided yet, these are just ideas, so let me know what you think! I tried a few fin designs, including a copy of the fluke shape. I played around with adding crystals to the top of the fins because it seemed cool but I don't know how feasible/annoying it'd be :)

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Sorry for the shitty pics, I'm not on my laptop and it's 1 am and I can't be bothered

[PearlieMae]

I like both of these and I can cast the crystal part separately from the fins to see how they look without committing to them.

I really like the bottom one, but with less of a tattered edge, considering that the fluke has a smooth edge.

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[PaolaMF]

magic galaxy !!! :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

I agree, Pearlie! I'll work on editing the design to be a bit smoother.

[Jeronposted]

Omg!! "F" scales coloring is gorggggiiinaaa what colors did you use?

[PearlieMae]

All of them. ;)

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

*waits with bated breath*

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[Mermaid Kelda]

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Thoughts?

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Pretty!

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[PearlieMae]

Oooh! I like it a lot! How big were you thinking?

[Mermaid Kelda]

I was imagining quite large, flowing fins for this tail, but I still want them to be sturdy particularly for donning and doffing the tail. I'll leave it to you to decide that balance!

[Merman Arion]

I was imagining quite large, flowing fins for this tail, but I still want them to be sturdy particularly for donning and doffing the tail. I'll leave it to you to decide that balance!

Do you mean them to be as big as Hannah Fraser's side fins on her sequins tails?

[Mermaid Kelda]

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Like this one? I like the size, but they look a bit too floppy for my taste, though that's likely because of their shape. I feel like my fin, being attached all along its length, might be more stable.
So I guess, yeah, that big!

[PearlieMae]

Gotcha! I have a stiffer silicone to give the fins a little less flop...Dragonskin had a Shore Hardness of 10, and the additional platinum cure silicone I have has a hardness of nearly 40.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Sounds good to me! :)

[Merman Arion]

Gotcha! I have a stiffer silicone to give the fins a little less flop...Dragonskin had a Shore Hardness of 10, and the additional platinum cure silicone I have has a hardness of nearly 40.


Sounds good to me! :)

I'm glad that my suggestion could help both of you :D

[Mermaid Wesley]

Ooooh can't wait to see that


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[PearlieMae]

I'm glad that my suggestion could help both of you :D

Thank you Arion, Merman Extraordinaire! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Wesley]

Hey do you want me to change the name of this thread to accommodate Kelda's name change?

[PearlieMae]

Yes please! I'm about to roll out a lot of updates for this tail and that would be awesome! Thanks, Wes! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Wesley]

I'll do it when I get home on my laptop :)


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[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

*so close*

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[Mermaid Wesley]

Title has been changed

[Mermaid Kelda]

Thanks Wesley! :)

[PearlieMae]

Thank you, Wesley!

[Mermaid Wesley]

No problem :)


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[PearlieMae]

Kelda! I fell down in studio like a dumbass and busted your fluke mold! I will resculpt it when we restart your tail soon...are there any changes/modifications you'd like to make? Think about it and let me know!

Signed,
Clumsy McStupidFish

[Merman Arion]

Kelda! I fell down in studio like a dumbass and busted your fluke mold! I will resculpt it when we restart your tail soon...are there any changes/modifications you'd like to make? Think about it and let me know!

Signed,
Clumsy McStupidFish

OMG! Pearlie! Are you okay?? :(

[cierramageeyahoo]

Can you make me a tail pleaseeeee😃

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[Mermaid Lunette]

Can you make me a tail pleaseeeee😃

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i am gonna go ahead and just comment real quick. just looked at your profile and see this is the very first thing you have posted since being on here. this kinda comment (especially first comment) along with no description of you in your profile except that you are male can often send off red flags to this forum. it is usually best to make an introduction thread and tell the forum about yourself first, also if you wanna buy one of pearlieks masterpieces (or any silicone tail) it is probably best you go to her website or etsy, look at her prices, decide if you can pay in full or do payments, then send an email when you are ready ^^ (advice from a mer whom will someday be owning a lovely tail from her.)

[cierramageeyahoo]

Hey would you help me

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[Merman Delphis]

Hey would you help me

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Hello! I'd suggest you look at Pearlie's Etsy shop before you start bugging her about it. Payment plans are available as far as I know. Tails are expensive and take time to make. I'd suggest you introduce yourself to the forum and look into a fabric tail. MerNetwork has information about how to make your own fabric tail if it's too expensive for you to purchase.
All the Best,
Delphis

[Mermaid Galene]

Oh, ouch, Pearlie! I hope you didn't seriously hurt yourself! Take care.

[Mermaid Wesley]

Eek *gives bandaids*


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[PearlieMae]

Hahaha! You guys, I'm fine but the mold is toast and so is a small rack that held craft supplies. Nothing hurt on me but my dignity!

And cierramageyahoo, if you have $3500.00 onhand, you can be put into the production line-up for a tail! Current wait times are estimated at 12 to 18 months. Shall I send you an invoice for a $500.00 non-refundable deposit?

[cierramageeyahoo]

Ok

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[cierramageeyahoo]

But I can't pat that much because I'm very young

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[cierramageeyahoo]

Thank you

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[PearlieMae]

Please confine all your replies to one window rather than hitting reply after every thought.

Perhaps you should look for a less expensive tailmaker. Being young is no excuse.

[cierramageeyahoo]

But I am

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[cierramageeyahoo]

Do you want me to tell you my age

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[Mer-Crazy]

I believe what Pearlie meant (rather than actually doubting your age) was that it's not an excuse to get things handed to you for free/ less just because you're younger. If anything it's a perfect example why you shouldn't get a silicone tail right now, as you'll likely grow out of it very quickly and it means all the time and funds will be wasted, not to mention whatever amazing piece Pealie creates will get very little use.

[PearlieMae]

Quite frankly, I don't care how old you are. I believe to be a member of Mernetwork, you have to be at least 13, unless you are a proven exception like Jazz.

The number I am most concerned with is a dollar amount. I will not reduce my prices because you are very young because I will still be doing the same amount of work and using the same amount of supplies and time and effort. Also, I will not, and you cannot, enter into a business transaction with me if you are under 18 years old.

And please don't send me any more one word private messages.

PS: please stop hijacking my thread.

[cierramageeyahoo]

Ok

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[Mer-Crazy]

Quite frankly, I don't care how old you are. I believe to be a member of Mernetwork, you have to be at least 13, unless you are a proven exception like Jazz.

The number I am most concerned with is a dollar amount. I will not reduce my prices because you are very young because I will still be doing the same amount of work and using the same amount of supplies and time and effort. Also, I will not, and you cannot, enter into a business transaction with me if you are under 18 years old.

And please don't send me any more one word private messages.

PS: please stop hijacking my thread.

:clap:

[Mermaid Kelda]

Oh no, Pearlie! I hope it didn't hurt too much!
I will think about modifications and let you know :)

[cierramageeyahoo]

PearlieMae I have one question

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[Fifi Tigg]

PearlieMae I have one question

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Seriously???

[Merman Arion]

PearlieMae I have one question

Oh no she better don't [emoji32]


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bHVNduc12PU

[PearlieMae]

Oh no she better don't [emoji32]


https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bHVNduc12PU

YouTube sez:
This video contains content from Viacom, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.

Sorry about that.

Oh well. ;)

[Merman Arion]

YouTube sez:
This video contains content from Viacom, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.

Sorry about that.

Oh well. ;)

Seriously? It played fine on my IPhone though.

:doh: :doh: :doh:

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

YouTube sez:
This video contains content from Viacom, who has blocked it in your country on copyright grounds.

Sorry about that.

Oh well. ;)
Its fine on my phone. [emoji53]

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[PearlieMae]

Its fine on my phone. [emoji53]

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You're in the UK...I'm in the US.

Doesn't matter, I saw the title and that was enough to get the gist. :D

[Mermaid Kelda]

I have just now discovered that "rave bras" are a thing and that there are a lot of mermaid ones out there are most of them are exceedingly sparkly

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[PearlieMae]

https://www.pinterest.com/oldhamedia/creative-tops/

I have a lot collected here!

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

:'( can't see the pics

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[Mermaid Kelda]

Fixed the images~

Pearlie, those are all beautiful!

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Ooh sparklez

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[PearlieMae]

Aren't they gorgeous? Sorry if makes me want to cut the top off my tail so I could wear them, but...tum says "really? :no-no: "

[Mermaid Kelda]

Speaking of, what do you reckon the easiness of getting into one of your tails would be with a high waist compared to a one piece?

[PearlieMae]

Probably about the same...since my tails aren't as thick as most, they are easier to get on.

[MerMaisy]

I made a new top that's rave bra style. I haven't worn it yet

[PearlieMae]

I made a new top that's rave bra style. I haven't worn it yet

Have you posted it to the Tops thread?

[MerMaisy]

Nope not yet. I took it with me on a trip, but I didn't end up mermaiding.

[PearlieMae]

That would the place to post about it. Pix would be nice there, too.

[MermaidAine]

Rave bras look a lot like Bellydance bras...probably not quite as heavy duty, but pretty darn similar.

[PearlieMae]

New colorway for Kelda...

Mernetwork won't let me add a photo! What gives?

[Mermaid Kelda]

http://i.imgur.com/ite5XYv.jpg

[Mermaid Wesley]

Lovely!!


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[PearlieMae]

Here they are!

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