Show us your tail designs!

What kind of tails? Fabric, neoprene, latex or silicone?

They'll be silicone. :)

What are your tails made of? Do you have any other tails you've made besides the one you plan to make for a friend? (because it takes making more than 2 tails to knock out all the kinks in your process and getting the process down)

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Originally Posted by Lotus_Blooming

Okay, guys! I have an announcement and a question for all of my mer brothers and sisters! :)

I'm planning on becoming a tailmaker, starting in April/May. I'll start by making one for a friend of mine and if all goes well, I'll create an Etsy listing in my shop and post the URL here and in my own tailmaking thread in the appropriate forum. I'm planning on using some of the funds from the tails I sell to pay for my husband's and my plane tickets to Japan for a mission trip we're going on this summer. :)

My question is: If I was to start making them and they actually turned out pretty decently, would you purchase a tail from me? I want to know if I'll have any potential customers. No commitment required, I won't bother you about it. Just curious as to how high the demand is for tails. I'm pretty sure I'll be charging around $2500 for an average and/or custom tail, not including shipping (since I know a lot of mers are outside of the U.S. so it might cost more than I can afford). Does that sound like a good deal? Please, let me know your opinions! I know it won't be as amazing as a Pearlie tail, but it could be a good starter! <3

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I love that you want to undertake a tailmaking business, and thank you for the shout out, but until you build a tail, especially diving into making silicone tails, I doubt you are going to get much helpful feedback until you have one in hand that you've made. Plus, you might get halfway through and find that you would rather be swimming and performing than being chained to buckets of goo. :D

It took me a YEAR to make my first silicone tail, and I chronicled most of the process, and I will be the first to tell you that even with an extensive art/sculpting background, tailmaking is bloody hard!

You can't even begin to think of pricing our selling tails until you've made one. I'm not trying to discourage you, and I wish you much success if you do decide to become a slave to the silicone, but try it first before offering tails for sale. There is a long list of potential tailmakers who got in way over their heads way too fast.

Good luck!

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Originally Posted by PearlieMae

I love that you want to undertake a tailmaking business, and thank you for the shout out, but until you build a tail, especially diving into making silicone tails, I doubt you are going to get much helpful feedback until you have one in hand that you've made. Plus, you might get halfway through and find that you would rather be swimming and performing than being chained to buckets of goo. :D

It took me a YEAR to make my first silicone tail, and I chronicled most of the process, and I will be the first to tell you that even with an extensive art/sculpting background, tailmaking is bloody hard!

You can't even begin to think of pricing our selling tails until you've made one. I'm not trying to discourage you, and I wish you much success if you do decide to become a slave to the silicone, but try it first before offering tails for sale. There is a long list of potential tailmakers who got in way over their heads way too fast.

Good luck!

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This. This is why in starting small.

Good luck though!!


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Some random sketches from when I wasn't feeling well. These are completely up for grabs. Feel free to use them for your own tails.

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Thank you for the feedback!! Pearlie, I seriously appreciate your advice! I'll take it to heart for sure. I'm gonna start experimenting soon and I'll update you guys on how it all goes. :)

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Lorelei

Some random sketches from when I wasn't feeling well. These are completely up for grabs. Feel free to use them for your own tails.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.n...07ec88cb6f8a84
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Loving the purple and black one!

Thanks. :D

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Originally Posted by Lotus_Blooming

Thank you for the feedback!! Pearlie, I seriously appreciate your advice! I'll take it to heart for sure. I'm gonna start experimenting soon and I'll update you guys on how it all goes. :)

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when you get going, start a tale making thread. You'll get all sorts of advice and help!

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Originally Posted by PearlieMae

when you get going, start a tale making thread. You'll get all sorts of advice and help!

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I will!! Thank you so much! You're awesome! <3

Goodluck Lotus Blooming :) hope it goes well may not be able to have a silicone tail due to my ankle I have found out but am thinking of making my tail using sequins and frilling etc just have to find out how :) So I can now with great pleasure share this here with you all not sure how to do the fluke etc but hopefully people will be able to help me out with that in my thread I made asking how to do a sequin tail :)

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Thanks to lotus Blooming for the design :)

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Silverlilly

Goodluck Lotus Blooming :) hope it goes well may not be able to have a silicone tail due to my ankle I have found out but am thinking of making my tail using sequins and frilling etc just have to find out how :) So I can now with great pleasure share this here with you all not sure how to do the fluke etc but hopefully people will be able to help me out with that in my thread I made asking how to do a sequin tail :)

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Thanks to lotus Blooming for the design :)

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Pretty! Have you made one in fabric? If its all silicone, its going to weight more than 30lbs methinks. And with your bung ankle, swimming in silicone tail might be a tad difficult.

I am not doing it in silicone anymore trying to work out how to do it in neoprane/sequins but my brain is screwing up with the help I am getting lol :P But I will get there eventually have to pay for MerQuest first and other things and am hoping to get the materials so I can make and bring my dream tail to MerQuest along with everything else hopefully

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Kernow:
I like that fluke a lot!!

Nerida:
Aww that's cute!


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Thank you! I'm hoping to get a Mahina merfin soon so I can get started.

Sent from my shell phone under the sea!

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Always wanted a tail inspired by the night sky...

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Been trying to combine the Little Mermaid and Sailor Moon to make my dream tale. I think I finally managed to pull it off and I love it. I'm not sure if anything else should be added though.

I'm open to ideas or opinions. You're even welcome to make any changes to it's design or improve it.

I'm doing a make over on my Trout Fish tail. This is the fluke I have come up with.
Its that shape as I'll be putting my practice fin (Finis Foil Monofin) into it.
It will be painted fins as the fabric I used for Trout Fish fins has faded a lot as it is not swimsuit material but the rest of the tail still looks new except for the fins. Which is why I'm doing a makeover.

I'm still a little undecided on the fluke... Can't decide if I want the middle point to be longer or the same size as the rest. As it stands, it will be slightly curved to follow the shape of the foil monofin. It has to be a practical fin. Especially on crowded days, I once ended up sharing a lane with 5 other swimmers!! Silly school holiday inflatable dragons...
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Hi,
I'm new around here and preparing to order my first tail and am looking for some input. though I've been reading the threads for a while, I have been too shy create an account until now.
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Everything you see is my own work. The fluke design is my own, inspired by the H2O tails. The side view was inspired by a koral outline but was hand drawn by me. As are the color schemes.

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Hi,
I'm new around here and preparing to order my first tail and am looking for some input. though I've been reading the threads for a while, I have been too shy create an account until now.
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Everything you see is my own work. The fluke design is my own, inspired by the H2O tails. The side view was inspired by a koral outline but was hand drawn by me. As are the color schemes.

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Victoria, these are gorgeous, I especially like the green! Welcome to the forum, don't forget to swim on over and introduce yourself!

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Thank You :)!

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Originally Posted by Lotus_Blooming

Hope I'm not posting too much! I may end up making another thread for my own tail designs 'cause I just love making them! Here are two I did today inspired by my two most favorite aquatic Pokemon. Thank you, BriannaPixieDee and Mermaid Neri Elvina for the idea to make them! I can't wait to see your Milotic designs as well!! Hope this makes some Pokefans happy~ <3

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THIS. Omg. I will make a silicone milotic cosplay for $500 if someone wants it.... If that's cool with you, Lotus. I'm gonna go sketch my idea for it now. I drew a Gyrados mermaid awhile back. Ha!

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Originally Posted by Milieu

THIS. Omg. I will make a silicone milotic cosplay for $500 if someone wants it.... If that's cool with you, Lotus. I'm gonna go sketch my idea for it now. I drew a Gyrados mermaid awhile back. Ha!

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Of course!! Just please be sure to post pics when you do! I wanna see it in action! :D

Here's my outfit design. x3 I actually prefer the shiny version. Lol. Check the classifieds as I'll be posting a really great deal for a silicone tail and top with these designs. x3

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Here's my outfit design. x3 I actually prefer the shiny version. Lol. Check the classifieds as I'll be posting a really great deal for a silicone tail and top with these designs. x3

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That's SO awesome! I think the original is my fave, but I'm totally biased because nostalgia. <3

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Originally Posted by Lotus_Blooming

That's SO awesome! I think the original is my fave, but I'm totally biased because nostalgia. <3

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I agree with Lotus, both are amazing though!

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So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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Love this one!

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Originally Posted by MichMerman

So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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Wow! I'm absolutely blown away! it's gorgeous but in a very masculine way! This is definitely my favorite merman design so far.

P.S. Thank you for not choosing a Splash design. ♥

MichMerman, that design is AMAZING!

MichMerman, Oh wow so cool!

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Originally Posted by MichMerman

So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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Jesus Christ, that is amazing! That is literally the coolest mermaid/merman tail I have ever seen! I hope it becomes a reality for you soon!

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Originally Posted by MichMerman

So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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Awesome Design

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Originally Posted by MichMerman

So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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Crazy awesome design!! wow :o

Wow! Thanks folks! I'm really excited by all the positive comments I've gotten. It really makes me excited about it and driving me more and more to think about either commissioning it or maybe trying to tackle making it myself. Maybe as a summer project or something in the not too distant future.

Best merman design I have seen so far! And very masculine, no doubt a future merman for us girlies to adore ;-)

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Originally Posted by SeaNymph

Best merman design I have seen so far! And very masculine, no doubt a future merman for us girlies to adore ;-)

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Hehe, thanks, but you're ganna have to fight my girlfriend off. [emoji1]

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Best Merman Tail design....EVER! :D I love the way the tail looks plus the fins are really awesome! :) its better thin my tail design really :P very well done ;)

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Originally Posted by MichMerman

So I've been thinking on a personal tail design. I definitely wanted something from the Great Lakes, since it's where I'm from. It also had to be something a bit more masculine. I settled on a Lake Sturgeon tail, and I gotta say I'm pretty darn happy with the design. Some day I hope I can make it for myself.

http://i.imgur.com/mObIcUB.jpg

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This is my design for a Xenomorph (The alien from the film 'Alien') inspired tail. I was going to make it a full body tail, but decided against it and designed a top too. When I get the money I would love to make this tail a reality. Plus, it's unisex! (The top being female though)

And i designed it using Microsoft Paint... :lol: