Lorelei's First Silicone Tail Attempt!

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Lorelei

You make me so happy Spindrift. <3

And just for you, here are some fun progress photos.
http://i48.tinypic.com/25p1d1k.jpg
It's so freaking hot here (above 100 F) that we just went ahead and moved inside. :P

http://i47.tinypic.com/303efew.jpg
You can get a feel for just how big this thing is. It's not acurate to the exact shape, because there is space for re-enforcement of the mold, but the fluke really does reach to every edge of this board.

http://i50.tinypic.com/33z5quh.jpg
Yes, that is a full foot ruler. I think I posted the full measurements somewhere on mernetwork, but it was something like 3ft by 3ft with a huge cut out of space in the center. (modeled by the cut on the monofin.)

So yup. Progress!

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I apologize if this was already answered, but the mold the tail is curing in, what is it made of? Was it just a latex or something that turned rock hard after it cured?

This looks fantastic btw. ;)

Thank you. :3
The material I used is actually a type of plastic/urethane material that sets up hard as a rock. It's called Shell Shock Liquid Plastic.

Thanks! :) Really appreciate it!

way to go! You're amazing! I can't wait to see the finished result!!

I am planning on making my first tail, which will also be silicone, as soon as I can manage to get enough materials for it to get started. Reading through all of this has really helped me get an idea of the process, since I have never done anything like this before. Your tail is looking absolutely fantastic!!! I can't wait to see more of your progress!! I really hope mine turns out as well as yours is turning out!! ^__^

Beautiful!

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Lorelei

Thank you all so much for the encouragement and compliments. It means a lot to me. :> And I am still working hard on my tail. I'm just stuck working on the seams right now and man do they take forever to do well.

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Hey Mermaid Lorelei, you & I have talked a bit about silicone tails. I'm at this point now. I'm nearly done with the big seam on the large scale sheet & did "glueing" of the fluke halves today. Ugh, the seams are the hardest part! After this is seaming the fluke to the bodice (scale sheet)! @.@ Must per.. sev.. ere..

The monofin looks awesome Lorelei! I'm new the forum, but I just started the monofin sculpting for my first tail (which will be in latex)... Hope it turns out as beautiful as yours did :D
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Wow I love Thatcher sort of fluke Style !! :o <3

Wow that fluke is beautiful :)

Sooooo, the paint job isn't finished yet, but here's a sneak peek from the Muskogee Renaissance Festival.

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ERMAHGEHRD

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I just can't. the FEELS. <3 <3 <3

yeaaah Im still having feels.

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<3 AWWWW! I love you Raina!!

WOW! It's come SO far!

yay yay!! :D I cant wait to see close up pics of it!! :D

Wow!! Now I'm wishing I had taken a day off so I could go to the festival and see that!!

Wow, that is impressive. Looks amazing.

The fluuuuuke <3

It is simply amazing! Please tell me how much you needed to silicone? Sorry for my english ((:(