Tail 2 - new molds!

[LaNyah]

Hello all!


I thought I might start a new thread for my second tail/prototype molds. ;)
Now back from traveling and am excited to get this one in full swing. I don't have a pic of the scale mold, but it's the standard circles style. But here is the design and some molds in progress.
The main color is gold - shimmery, glittery gold with black and purple. I didn't have the color pencils to really color the design right.
This is partly inspired by my childhood idea (gold) and a trigger fish (fins near the knees).

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I LOVE the fluke design! I can already tell this is going to be a beautiful tail!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[LaNyah]

Thank you! :)

I'm excited to see it happen too. I'm thinking I may it a bit floppy at the end. I'm usually partial to stiff flukes. Still undecided on that.

[MerEmma]

Wow, I also love the fluke! And the dorsal design. :D

[AniaR]

great job very original

[Meronica]

I love that fluke. (But I'm also a big fan of floppy flukes.) Can't wait to see this come together. (:

[Mermaid Momo]

That fluke is beautiful!

[Merman Arion]

this is amazing stuff! :clap:

[MarkF]

Your work really shows. Are you putting a monofin in it?

[LaNyah]

Thank you.

Definitely a monofin, but I haven't decided on the size of it. I am experimenting with making my own custom monofin out of lexan.

[Mermaid Gracie Rose]

So pretty!!!:jawdrop:

[MarkF]

PearlieMae has lots of experience with creating Lexan monofins, you might drop her a note for some shortcuts in time and cost.

[Mermaid Adriel]

So lovely! <3

[LaNyah]

I have read all (I think?) of her info about the monofins. I love the idea of making the fin exactly the shape needed for the design.

[Fifi Tigg]

Looks beautiful :swoon:
Cant wait to see it finished xx

[MermaidShannon]

I love it!

[QueenZero]

DAT FLUKE. Your sculpture looks great, I love the veins. Really excited to see this, looks like the colors will be really cool.

[LaNyah]

First coat is on. Still some blending and a ton of detailing to do, but it's a good start. (These pics don't show the gold as brilliant and glittery as it really is. )

[MarkF]

Have you snuck into it yet?

[LaNyah]

Before painting, yes. I'm my own model for now so it's convenient that I can check the fit. :)

[MermaidMyrthe]

IT. IS. FREAKING. GORGEOUS!

[merstorm]

wow really great work :D

[anichanchu]

I really love the veining in your fluke :) And your colors: Magical!

[Sherielle]

Beautiful!!

[LaNyah]

Well, it's pretty much finished. I learned more, made a few production/painting errors in the process and will not repeat them. I think it reflects the original design well (one of the main goals) and echos the trigger fish inspiration. All in all, I'm happy with it.

...now on to the next one!

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

WOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!

[Mermaid Isabel]

OMG! LOOK AT THAT FLUKE!!!!!!!! :Q…….

[mermaid_lover]

waauw, those colours look amazing :swoon:

[PearlieMae]

Great job! Those colors are so rich! :clap:

[rmeis2]

Hey guys I want to make my very own silicone tail but I cannot seem to find any dragon skin silicone is Australia for it :/ so I was wondering if someone could help me out what I could buy instead for it like maybe another silicone that you can still paint and swim in the ocean with :) or perhaps even a latex :) any help would be amazing :)

[teeth4u]

This is so awesome

[PearlieMae]

Hey guys I want to make my very own silicone tail but I cannot seem to find any dragon skin silicone is Australia for it :/ so I was wondering if someone could help me out what I could buy instead for it like maybe another silicone that you can still paint and swim in the ocean with :) or perhaps even a latex :) any help would be amazing :)

If you use the search function, you might find Australian mers who cam steer you in the right direction to get the supplies you need.

[Miyu]

Beautiful! :clap: Those colours are gorgeous! And nice blending!

[Vrindavana Starfish]

WOOOOOOOOOOOWWWWWWW!!!!!!!
^^ What she said!

[Mermaid Leira]

ooooooh so peeeerty! :) well done!

[Trident True]

this looks ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS, you have really chosen excellent contrasting Colours, they all seem to blend nicely together. I love the fluke design deff different to others out there....... plus I envy your tail.. :)

[Mermaid Kassandra]

Guys if you're interested this tail is for sale on eBay now for $900

http://m.ebay.com/itm/291326379769?nav=SEARCH

[-Annwyn-]

Hey guys I want to make my very own silicone tail but I cannot seem to find any dragon skin silicone is Australia for it :/ so I was wondering if someone could help me out what I could buy instead for it like maybe another silicone that you can still paint and swim in the ocean with :) or perhaps even a latex :) any help would be amazing :)

You cannot get the silicone you need here in Australia. You have to import it, and it's expensive as heck. You seem like a newbie to Mermaiding (I'm just hazarding a guess here) so seriously, go with fabric for a while.

If you won't take my advice, find and ask Mermaid Mizuko (she's from South Australia). She made a silicone tail early this year and documented it.

[LaNyah]

Guys if you're interested this tail is for sale on eBay now for $900

http://m.ebay.com/itm/291326379769?nav=SEARCH
Thank you for mentioning this. I didn't have time to post it here. :)

[Mermaid Kassandra]

You're welcome!!! I'm happy to help 😊

[MermaidShannon]

My LaNyah tail in the Denver aquarium! http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/fa96fce7cf5eee21d3b75fb711927622.jpg

[MermaidShannon]

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/cae1530e9b6d64070d3e70f65ebef7c4.jpg

http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/02/23/6d8153d564edd439fd228289e4145231.jpg

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I LOVE your scales!!! That tail is too pretty!

[LaNyah]

YAY!!!

So cool!

How did you get permission to swim there?
(this is something I've been wondering for a while how one goes about swimming in an aquarium.

[MermaidShannon]

If they have dive experience programs you just ask about a before or after hours session in your tail. Denver was glad to host us

[LaNyah]

Ah, I'll have to look into that.

Would you mind if I use these on my website/Facebook?

[MermaidShannon]

Of course

[MermaidShannon]

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[MermaidShannon]

The one in abq doesn't currently because their sea turtle bites and is nasty

[LaNyah]

The one in abq doesn't currently because their sea turtle bites and is nasty

Darn
What if I bite back? :D

[MermaidShannon]

Hahaha!

[MermaidShannon]

My uncle is in charge of that so whenever that situation becomes mermaid friendly will tell you right away. Haaha

[LaNyah]

My uncle is in charge of that so whenever that situation becomes mermaid friendly will tell you right away. Haaha

I would LOVE that.
Thank you!

[MermaidShannon]

Of course

[Nashoba]

I. Am. In love. With that fluke.

It's exactly what I wanted for my trout tail.

OMG. . .

Would you be interested in a commission? I'd be happy to help with the prototyping process. . . my tail will be, shall we say. . . a bit different and I was interested in specifically working with an up-and-comer due to this.

I'll message you on FB.

[PaolaMF]

hello, that I can paint latex? acrylic paint?
to paint with pearl ex, Yea, I have to mix the pigments? what kind of paint I have to mix the pearl ex?

thank you