Tutorials and How-to Guides

Tutorial on making a (kids)mermaidtail http://users.telenet.be/the-mermaid/...n/meermine.htm

Does anyone know how to make a swimmable monofin? I had the idea of using the rubber puzzle piece flooring thingy's as a monofin but that backfired.

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I made one. I took a plastic containment pit liner and cut it into the shape that I want. Then I took some fabric and taped it on so I had a foot pocket. At first it wasn't thick enough so I made a secon cut out and taped it to the first one. You have to be sur to seal any possible holes between the two peices. So just try to find some good sturdy plastic. You may need to use a circle saw to cut it. Check hardware stores like Home Depot for some sturdy materials like that. Hope this helps!

I'm looking into buying an airbrush kit for painting my tail/other laytex and silicone pieces I am working on any suggestions?

I'm 12 years old and I want to make a sequined tail I want to now how much all the materials added up will cost??? Also I had a ? About monofin' s, how can make a custom monofin with fiber glass cheap?

Originally Posted by MermaidHaru

Are shell tops swimmable?

YES! they kinda suck somtimes with the nip slips BUT if you do it yourself and get shells that fit properly then you should be fine! also make sure its really tight before you get in the water. straps expand in water. so yeah!
SEA you later!

For people who can understand german, I have got this: http://mermaidiane.jimdo.com

It´s my homepage including a tutorial of how to make a mermaid tail out of neoprene and latex, I also wrote down the material list and links of the stores where I got my material (germany and austria). It´s gonna be gorgeous, I already know :-D and I´m so excited to finish my own tail ;-)

Please also leave a comment,

mermaid kisses XOXO

I wonder how some of you make a mermaid tail of tiny shells and/or sequins? how do you do it?? its thousands of details if you are to attach every single one o.o

Originally Posted by Merman Mizu

I wonder how some of you make a mermaid tail of tiny shells and/or sequins? how do you do it?? its thousands of details if you are to attach every single one o.o

That is exactly what you do. There isn't a trick to it. You sew on each sequin one at a time

Originally Posted by Princess Pearl

That is exactly what you do. There isn't a trick to it. You sew on each sequin one at a time

Yup... Thousands of tiny stitches, on bit at a time.

To quote Jon Lovitz (of all people, right?) "Are you willing to do what it takes to get what you want?"

Originally Posted by PearlieMae

Yup... Thousands of tiny stitches, on bit at a time.

To quote Jon Lovitz (of all people, right?) "Are you willing to do what it takes to get what you want?"

Wow, Respect for those who do ! O.O
might try another time, they are really beautiful!

Wow!
This is really a loooong list! Thanks guys!

how do I attatch silicone rubber to a finis monofin? I was thinking about drilling a few holes in it so the silicone can seep through but I don't want to damage my monofin beyond repair

Originally Posted by Merman Mizu

I wonder how some of you make a mermaid tail of tiny shells and/or sequins? how do you do it?? its thousands of details if you are to attach every single one o.o

Originally Posted by Princess Pearl

That is exactly what you do. There isn't a trick to it. You sew on each sequin one at a time

Originally Posted by PearlieMae

Yup... Thousands of tiny stitches, on bit at a time.

To quote Jon Lovitz (of all people, right?) "Are you willing to do what it takes to get what you want?"

Put on some music or a good movie, sit down, and sew sew sew. I've done this for hundreds of tutus and theater costumes, and it is worth the headache in the end.

Originally Posted by MermaidHaru

Are shell tops swimmable?

A shell top is of course swimmable all depending on how it is put together and made. Some glues will not hold up once submerged in water. So that would be your main concern. Unless of course you sewed your embellishments on, then it all depends on how securely you attached everything. I made a clam shell top using a strapless bra, real clam shells (bought at Michael's) beads, small assorted shells and rhinestones. I attached everything with E6000, that’s industrial strength glue (found at Walmart, Michaels and Hobby Lobby etc...). I can vouch for E6000 as it has held up on my top fantastically.

Here is a video on how I made my aquarium silicone and neoprene hybrid tail. Its not exactly a tutorial, but there are a few useful tips.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6qj1EpXmOw

Here is a video where I discuss how I made my sequin tail. Includes tips on protecting a sequin tail in transport and storage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6MR93g5G0U

Video on how I made my spandex tail. Includes issues with setacolor as well as how to camouflage an open fin
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yFrLEF-1Mg

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