Thanks for letting me know! After about 3 hours soaking in water, the colors got a tad milky (I had read somewhere on MN that Mod Podge was an acceptable sealer, so it's a bit frustrating), so I'll be sure to switch to resin for the future! <3
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Thanks for letting me know! After about 3 hours soaking in water, the colors got a tad milky (I had read somewhere on MN that Mod Podge was an acceptable sealer, so it's a bit frustrating), so I'll be sure to switch to resin for the future! <3
How would hot glue do? As a cosplayer, it's pretty much my go-to adhesive lol
Hot glue is a big nope, you can use it to hold stuff together while you use a better glue like e6000 though. Hot glue will just peel off in water
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I love Krylon High Gloss clear spray, it comes in Satin, Matte, and Gloss. Granted you have to coat whatever you are working on with a bunch of thin layers, I feel like it is the best bet (other than resin like Pearlie said).
Will the high gloss spray hold up in chlorinated water?
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Best way to find out, is to spray a test sample and wear it for several swims.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Lilium
If you make sure it has a good full coat and rinse it off afterword I don't see why it would not help. But chlorine eats away at everything anyway so it would degrade a bit. But I don't think the color would change. That's what I am working on, and am curious about.
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I'm so excited to announce that I finished my top! And just in time because my tail is coming in tonight!
I'll be offering the "Lotus Top" in my shop very soon, too!! :)http://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...psv9dkneay.jpghttp://i1324.photobucket.com/albums/...pssx9dzgao.jpg
Oh my gosh, gorgeous!! Love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotus the Mermaid
Oh, wow. Knock me out. To die for!!! :-)
I just realized I never posted pics after I got my amazing top from Lotus on Thursday night! <3 It's my first proper mermaid top, so I've been SUPER excited about getting this! ;w;
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Straight out of the box. Came with the original concept template and an adorable little thank-you letter!
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First picture taken once I put it on (which was immediately, of course~). It fits perfectly and is SO comfy!
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And a more serious picture once I could stop giggling and hopping around. :P
I'm super excited to bring it out for a test-swim, although I need to coat the shells in some EnviroTex first since we found out about the issue with the Mod Podge coating (which Lotus was super awesome about!). EnviroTex shouldn't have any weird sort of reactions to Mod Podge, right?
YOU LOOK SO AMAZING OMG!!! I'm so, so glad you love it!!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Tieri
I was about to message you about it!!! I tested my own shells and it works great over Mod Podge! I'll keep experimenting, but as long as you follow the instructions to a T, it should cover perfectly! ^-^ <3
Thanks!!! I just listed this top style in my Etsy! Super excited to be working with silicone again! ^-^Quote:
Originally Posted by suzanne86
Your tops are lovely Lotus!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotus the Mermaid
Thank you, Leina!! You're so sweet! :B <3Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Leina
Perfect! <3 I'll see if I can meet up with my buddy this week to use his studio!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotus the Mermaid
Whoop!!! Sweet! :D <3Quote:
Originally Posted by Tieri
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Its not done yet....but BAM, LIGHTS! <3 Its a prototype, but the top should be totally waterproof! x3
Rouge Siren, that is amazing! The lights illuminate the points just beautifully. Great work!
OMG, super cool!
If you ever start selling, please let me know! [emoji16]
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Suuper like the led use!
Was wondering when the fandom would start using them!
That looks incredible! Very bioluminescent!
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OMG THATS INCREDIBLE! Are you selling them? I so need this.
I never did show off the top I got from my mersister Syphira, Its one of the first ones finfolk created - I've been in love with it since I first saw it, hoping I could get one, one day. It originally came with straps but I modified it (I really hope they don't mind) I prefer halter-tops for comfort and added alittle bit of netting to hide the tummy lol. Its SUPER COMFY!! so here it is. Oh and the seahorse is named Oliver (as Mermaid Syphira named him). let me stop rambling here.
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:jawdrop: <- There is not better expression than this.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rogue Siren
Thank you everyone! I'm so happy with it. X3
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It still has some testing to undergo, but then I will be offering them for sale. <3Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Stardust
Edit: I'll be wearing my lighted top to an event this weekend and getting some underwater photos. I just found a product that will make them even more durable. I will take a total of 3 custom lighted top orders for $175. After that prices will be adjusted. Thanks!
Nice tops! Thanks for sharing.
Yayyy for Christmas finally got a silicone top from mernation. http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/12...5a50e10ce7.jpg
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Yay for Mernation tops! :cheerleader::cheerleader::cheerleader:
Congrats, East Coast Mermaid!!
I can't wait till I have a tail so I can make myself a top
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oh you don't need a tail to have a mermaidy top.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Momo
I did a mermaid top only/waist up photo shoot way before I had my tail.
and then I just wore it with a long flowy skirt. :)
When I first started off, I began with just swimsuit tops that were mildly altered.
But now I have a beautiful latex top made by Mermaid Dottie from the pod I'm in.
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I love love your top Mermaid Ophelia! So cute!
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My first top!! I accidentally posted this in another thread before... Oops...
Let me know what you mers think?
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Looks lovely! :-)
Hi everymer :) This is my first top, I just made it when I was visiting Mermaid Leina recently.
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Ooh Sarina, I love all the gears on your top! It gives off a great steampunk vibe. And the key in the middle is a nice touch.
That's what we were going for! Sarina is a shipwreck explorer mer!Quote:
Originally Posted by Julianne
Does anyone know where to get fake lion paws? The real ones aren't rounded enough to fit the curve of my boobs and cuts into my skin even with a bra (because I wear a 32A aka, the bras next to the training bras) so I'm looking for a shell that won't dig into my skin or if it does it has rounded soft edges.
Here are my top inspirations for what I'm looking to make
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