Mer-ssesories by Pearlie Mae - Questions and Suggestions

[PearlieMae]

In addition to mermaid tails, I'm also making a bunch of different sorts of accessories, but I do have some questions.

Bracers: if I made scale bracers, on the forearms from the wrist toward the elbow, which way would you want the scales to flow, from the wrist toward the elbow, from the elbow towards the wrist, or around the arm lengthwise.

Waist cincher/blender - gapping solutions: I've designed a piece that solves this issue, I think it's pretty clever...it, like a lot of things I make, are pretty labor intensive, and takes a fair amount of silicone. How much would you spend on one, knowing that it works, matches your tail, and looks great?

Tail stand/carrying case: I think I've come up with a way to make a tail stand that will convert into a bag that you can carry your tail in safely, and travel with it. In fact, I hope that you would be able to check it as baggage when flying. It will be padded, and easy to assemble.I hope to be able to show a prototype very soon.

Also, soon to come, other mermaid themed / silicone items! :Yay:

[Mermaid Wesley]

-Wrists to elbows
-I don't know do you have a guess? I can tell you if it sounds reasonable but I couldn't tell you how much it's worth.
-that sounds fantastic!
-yay!


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[Mermaid Lunette]

When I think of bracers I always thing they look most natural from wrist toward elbow, personally.

If it takes more silicone then a top would it should probably cost more so I guess a binder, somewhere between $400-$600 would probably be good?

As for the bag/stand, yes, all the more yes. I NEED THAT IN MY LIFE.

[Rivertee]

Bracers for swimming I'd say wrist to about 1/2 an inch from elbows for mobility reasons.

[AniaR]

I like it all!

[Miyu]

I like the scales flowing from wrist to elbow, and maybe not such a defined edge, so it looks like it blends into the skin more? And of course little forearm fins are always welcome (I don't fancy the bigger arm fins).

Waist cincher/binder top: YUSS. I would pay lots of money for that, about the same price as a nice corset for sure!

Tail stand: OF COURSE OMG !!! That is brilliant!

[Arella]

The bag/carrying case!

[PearlieMae]

For the tail stand/travel case, I need to know what the average fluke measurements are... widest point across x height, with the body of the tail folded the way you would normally would. I wonder who has the biggest fluke of all?

Also, for those with long-fluked tails, do you fold over the floppy bits?

[Sherielle]

-Wrist to elbow. I love the ones with fins on them.
-I don't know how much I would pay but it's a fabulous idea
-SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY!!

[Kishiko]

Tail bag/stand YASSS

[Sherielle]

For the tail stand/travel case, I need to know what the average fluke measurements are... widest point across x height, with the body of the tail folded the way you would normally would. I wonder who has the biggest fluke of all?

Also, for those with long-fluked tails, do you fold over the floppy bits?My fluke isn't long finned but it is floppy (that's what she said, hur hur hur). If I remember correctly it measures about 32" across. I could fold the outer part over, but I don't want to because it seems like eventually it would tear the silicone along where the monofin would be pushing against it.

[Arella]

I would think competitors would be the largest, I have a merbella basic w/a competitor I could give you measurements if you're curious but my next tail will have a foil.

[PearlieMae]

Measurements would be great, so I can get an idea of how big (or small) to go. Thanks!

[Arella]

I will post a pic of them later on today :)

[PearlieMae]

Testing an idea for bracers...I like where it's going!

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[Mermaid Wesley]

My tail is long finned and I can't fold it over. But it's not silicone.


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[Miyu]

Ooh that bracer teaser pic looks nice :)

[Mermaid Galene]

I look forward to seeing all these awesome new Pearlie inventions!

[Rivertee]

Woah I looove those Pearlie looks awesome

[Yulia]

I'm having a hard time finding bags big enough for my fluke. The unfloppy part is about 28x28 inches.

[Merman Arion]

I'm having a hard time finding bags big enough for my fluke. The unfloppy part is about 28x28 inches.

Order a monofin bag at SpecialFins.com ;)
Best part is that they are in Europe so it's not too far away from you.

[PearlieMae]

Gee, thanks, Frenchie!

;)

[Arella]

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[PearlieMae]

Thanks, Arella! That helps a lot! :)

[Arella]

My pleasure Pearlie!

[MermaidCelesteFL]

Testing an idea for bracers...I like where it's going!

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OMG, TAKE MY MONEY NOW!

[Mermaid Harmony]

Pearlie, it won't let me post here because of photo dimensions, but I just shared it on my page https://www.facebook.com/212094505475204/photos/a.862670637084251.1073741831.212094505475204/912375685447079/?type=1&theater if that works for you let me know, but if you made something like this in silicone, so it was flexible with my hands I would buy that in a milisecond (pending price etc) but seriously, I'm so in love with that. and I love your tentacles necklace, I think a choker could be cool like that, shoulder wraps, also ear wraps tentacles. I know it's technically overdone, but the way some people have done it looks weird.

[PearlieMae]

I saw that! I'm testing something, but hand/finger tentacles in silicone aren't very practical. Trying other media! :D

[MermaidCelesteFL]

If you could add fins to your bracers, that would be even cooler!

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'd love to see little as-is fins that you could attach to your own accessories. One could put them on a head dress, attach them to a top, use them as mer-ears, etc.

[PearlieMae]

I just might have to sculpt some little fins! (All the ones I have now are pretty big :D )

[Mermaid Harmony]

I like the as is fins for head dress and other random things idea as well

[polyhymnia113]

Wrist to elbow. $500? OMG YES TO THAT MAGIC SOUNDING CHAMELEON BAG / STAND

[Merman Arion]

I like the idea of fins on bracers. By the way, yours are dreamy and so shiny, Pearlie! :swoon:

I couldn't resist ordering a matching pair of fins bracers with my new tail from Finfolk. They just look so good!
It's not my pair but for those who haven't seen them, this is how Finfolk's fins bracers look like :

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Pearlie, if you succeed to put fins on yours, people are so going to buy them! I believe it! ;)
GO PEARLIE! GO PEARLIE! :cheerleader:

[PearlieMae]

How difficult are those bracers to put on? I made a test pair and had to oil up my hands like crazy!

[MermaidBrandie]

I would prefer my scales be facing elbow to wrist. I appear to be a minority though.

I don't have a silicone tail (yet!) so i cant so much speak on the gapping issue. I love the idea though. As far as price for it: cost of materials x 2. That covers you for materials and your time. *At the least*.

Oooohhhh, I would love to see this tail bag monstrosity!


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[Merman Arion]

How difficult are those bracers to put on? I made a test pair and had to oil up my hands like crazy!

I honestly have no idea.
I swam with mermaid Crystal who owns that pair of fins bracers I previously shared. She did say it was tight but in a good way. I'm not sure but I think I saw her using lube to put them.


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[Talia]

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OMG Those bracers!! :jawdrop::swoon:

[PearlieMae]

I know, right? :jawdrop:

[Arella]

Those are sweet I wonder how they look swimming?

[PearlieMae]

I was making some more scale molds last night and had extra left over, so I made this: (text is from my social media posts)

Mermaid Sisters resin pendant, made to look like cast glass! I have an antique carved jade pendant I've had forever, but it's just so heavy to wear and solid pale green, so I made a mold and cast it in urethane resin! Should I offer them in my Etsy shop?

(Pardon all the hashtags, I copied this from my instagram.)
#pearliemaeonEtsy #pearliemaedotnet #pearliemae #pearliemaenewproduct #resin #mermaid #mermaidsofinstagram #mermaidlife #mermaidpearliemae #searchpearliemaeonetsy

Like it?

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[Vrindavana Starfish]

YES you should offer those!

[Meronica]

You should seriously sculpt some beautiful dragon-y looking ear fins. Probably silicone. I would wear the heck out of those.


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[Kishiko]

PLEASE DO PROSTHETIC GILLS. THAT ARE TIPPED WITH COLOR. OMG. YES.


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[PearlieMae]

Dragon-y ear fins? What sort of dragon?

Prosthetic, color-tipped gills...neck?

:D

[Kishiko]

Dragon-y ear fins? What sort of dragon?

Prosthetic, color-tipped gills...neck?

:D

Yaaasssss!!!!!! Omg I would so buy those! Or for your ribcage


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[polyhymnia113]

^^^ yesyesyesyes please do this!!!

[Vela]

Oh my goodness Pearlie the bracers look great so far and I would so buy some hopefully after I finally get my tail done. I agree that small fins would be awesome on them! Great ideas...Cant wait to see more!!:)

[OceanWhisper]

Those are sweet I wonder how they look swimming?
You can see Mermaid Crystal (I can't remember her Mernetwork name) wearing a pair in this video: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7ibwQore3eM

[OceanWhisper]

Also, I agree with everything above! Ear fins, Gills! Want want want

[Mermaid Clara]

I agree. I would like to see mermaid ear and gill prosthetic too!

[Starfrit]

I've been looking for a pair of prosthetic neck-gills for forever, but there's nothing available that I like. :( There was one pair on Etsy that I absolutely adored, but the seller doesn't offer them anymore.

[OceanWhisper]

I've been looking for a pair of prosthetic neck-gills for forever, but there's nothing available that I like. :( There was one pair on Etsy that I absolutely adored, but the seller doesn't offer them anymore.
dang! also, there is a company with great fin-ear prosthetics, but I don't think they're swimmable.

[MermaidBrandie]

I feel like a lot of prosthetics wont be swimmable :(


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[Mermaid Olivia!]

That pendant is so pretty!!! :D The scale bracers look awesome too! It would be neat if you made a scale cuff as well, sort of like a 3-4 inch wide bracelet! Not only would it look great with a tail, but it would make a cute accessory to wear with other outfits! :)

[Rennara]

Love it!

[Mermaid Mhara]

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GAH Pearlie I'm in love with this!! :3 kinda (for some reason) reminds me of the Mermaid of Zennor chair and that kinda art...was wondering if you'd still offer one of these in your store? I went to have a look but couldn't find it! No worries if not :) just love!

[PearlieMae]

I can certainly add one to the Etsy shop in the morning!

:bed now:

[Echidna]

Mae-ssessories :thumbs-up:

Who could resist?
I'm still saving for that tail tho ;)

[Mermaid Galene]

Love all the new Pearlieart mercessories!

[Mermaid Mystery]

I have an idea! have you ever seen a decoden phone case? you should do something like that, with scales (and maybe a mini tail!)


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[Mermaid Wesley]

(i wanted to do that a while ago but i quit on it ;) )

[PearlieMae]

Hey Vaughn, I haven't forgotten about your medallion...just busy at the moment! :rollover:

[Mermaid Mhara]

That's fine ;) I don't need it in a rush at all!


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[Sassenach]

I love all the ideas and suggestions here! I would totally buy them(:

[darksiren]

umm, hi. I do prosthetic gills and ears, scales. So far I have done them in latex mostly, but am working to make a (probably a once use) waterproof prosthetic that should be translucent and look very natural on the skin. i'll post some pics soon. interest? pricing?

[PearlieMae]

umm, hi. I do prosthetic gills and ears, scales. So far I have done them in latex mostly, but am working to make a (probably a once use) waterproof prosthetic that should be translucent and look very natural on the skin. i'll post some pics soon. interest? pricing?

Ooh! You should start a thread to showcase your work!

[Mermaid Lunette]

umm, hi. I do prosthetic gills and ears, scales. So far I have done them in latex mostly, but am working to make a (probably a once use) waterproof prosthetic that should be translucent and look very natural on the skin. i'll post some pics soon. interest? pricing?

oo cool! you should post your pictures in the accesory thread :D or the etsy list thread :D people are always looking for stuff in there :)

[darksiren]

I shall, i believe ^^

[Starfrit]

Darksiren, I've been itching to get my hands on some realistic-looking, water-safe prosthetics, so I'd love to see some of your work! <3

[PearlieMae]

Me too! I never could figure out the gill thing.

[Ophelia Finn]

Super, super interested. Neck and rib gills are top of my list for prosthetics.