PearlieMae's Silicone Tail Journey

I know what ya mean about the scale boobs.. i think that every time i see a scale top.

Those sea shells are amazing. Where did you get them if you dont mind me asking?

That is very nice. I also like the idea of not completely sealing them down.

Thanks!

what kind of clay did you use again for your fluke?

Gorgeous work so far! Loving your creativity!

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New batch of purple scales, and the beginning of a very different scale set...
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oooooooooooooo the new scales look cool :) kinda remind me of those greek blue eye things, don't remember what they're actually called... :)

Awesome pearlie!! You are so creative ;) the blue ones are so unique and the purple ones are just stunning!!

oh wow oh wow! Those blue ones are incredible! Like the eye of a peacock feather! :D

The scales look incredible. I've been thinking of a tail design for when I make my own, and thought of something similar, but not quite so detailed and breathtaking. I can't wait to see your finished product.

Holy mother of pearl. <3 Beautiful!

Damn Pearlie! These scales are absolutely amazing! I'm drooling over the peacock one!

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Here's the first peacock design scale.

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Ohhhhhhhh peacock feather... Now I get it :) sooooo pretty!

So many great ideas. You could make several tails... abalone tail, purple tail, peacock tale...

wow...you really are so talented!

Looking great!

what kind of resin did you use and is it strong enough for a large/full scale sheet? would you recommend the quilt batting or using fiberglass for strength?
also I love your fluke and scales! I can't wait to see the finished tail :)

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I used Color Cast resin ( http://www.micromark.com/colorcast-r...l-oz,7899.html ), but I got most of it from where I work... and while yes, it would be strong enough for a scale sheet, it would be cost prohibitive. It's more than a dollar an ounce!

I haven't used fiberglass, so I wouldn't know which to recommend, I just had the batting handy. My fluke mold is probably bulletproof! Jazz and I think Julz used fiberglass, so they might be better able to tell you.

Good luck!

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I thought you used this : http://www.micromark.com/CR-600-Cast...l-oz,7879.html

I'm guessing you've probably used both! I think I'm going to have to order some....it doesn't look like the weather will clear here anytime soon for shell shock, and I need to make some molds!

Which do you recommend/prefer? I'm making a dorsal and large hip fins

Thanks pearlie! :) I'm so in love with the purple scales by the way!! They're just beautiful!

KellyMermaid - Have you seen this thread?
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthre...iberglass-Mold

Beautiful!!