Beautyful! :swoon: i just love how they pull right off and i dont have to clean them...
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Beautyful! :swoon: i just love how they pull right off and i dont have to clean them...
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:jawdrop: That looks awesome!! So realistic!
Thank you Marriih!Quote:
Originally Posted by Marriih
heres a pic I made to keep my self on track and show y'all how slow I am.
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Wow, thats a lot of fins. Are you at all concerned about drag? (Just curious). Or are you hoping that the extension will give you enough power for it to not matter?
Will your fins be textured on both sides? Or just on one?
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Originally Posted by Rett
Im sure there won't be any drag the fins aren't super long at all and they will be textured on both sides just like a fluke or dorsal would be!
Awesome! :D Can't wait to see more!Quote:
Originally Posted by Merman Marinus
Started working on these again now that I'm done with all the front fins I'll add detail to this ones and then the dorsal but for tonight I'll just work on these two halves of my heel fin number 2 (see picture on post #343) btw I'll only be using one fin for my supposed heel fin because it will technically won't be a heel fin that's just what it's called for us merfolk put seance it's an extended tail there won't be a heel bump but still I add the heel fin lol does that make seance I mean I m sought it more for the aesthetic look of it but I'm going to make another type of fin for this same spot I'll figure out later which to cast for the tail...
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And here's a quick video of me removing the sculpt from the mold is it like this for every one? Soo easy and virtually nothing to scrape off or clean the mold exept for some cat hairs lol...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3k95Uze2cq8
What are you using to cast? I think I remember you said you were using Plastalina to mould (Really love that clay!) but I wasn't sure what your moulds were made of.
Yes im using Van Aken Plastilina Clay for sculpting and plaster for the molds. The clay is colorful as a result of starting over a few times plus every time I bought clay I bought one of three colors or all three at once cause hobby lobby only puts out on for each color. Is it me or har everything gone up in price???Quote:
Originally Posted by Rett
Need opinions because my head is not helping should I change my heel fin design y'all seen up there or not.
Don't tell me how I should be the one to decide I know that and in the end I will be the one to pick but I want suggestions from y'all...
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You were going to put one heel fin on top, aligned with the dorsal so to speak? In your drawing I think it looks great, I don't see how changing it would make it look better.
I guess you could always copy and edit your drawing to see what else could work, if that helps.
Yes Marriih there would be just one heel fin as you say I chose this way because there will technically be no heel bump because of the extra silicone and extension dragging that area out or should I say elongating the heel bump.
I'm still making this one no matter what but I was thinking that it might be too much spikes maybe I'm overthinking it but I thought a more flow-y heel fin would look better than stiff spikes iono I'm still designing more as y'all read this.
Thanks for your response Marriih
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When i first saw your design the second spikey dorsal fin really stood out and i thought it was genius. I think thats something you can really do on an extended tail that is harder to place on a normal tail. Go with your heart but i hope you keep it! Really adds something extra fishy [emoji225]
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Awee thanks Mia nbs thanks a lot I've been up sculpting all night long and this heel fin grew on me and now you comment reassures me that I was right to choose it from the beginning I'm sticking to it guys but I will keep designing more just cause my company ain't gonna make no repeats...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Mia
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These scales look so cool! Yes wide scales for the win! I love them. Your tail project is amazingQuote:
Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer
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Cant wait for more! I personally loved the heel fin.
(I like the new profile pic btw ;) )
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Originally Posted by Rett
i can't wait to get some money and buy some plaster lol! But thanks Rett y'all helped me not destroy it cause I was having serious doubts, omg that's what's held me back my OCD if I find something wrong I just jump to the extreme and be like (screams):"Hulk Smash" and there goes weeks of work only to regret it 5 mins later lol I just want my tail to be perfect but I gotta remind myself that there's no such thing...
Yes thanks a lot! Btw your scales are awesome! I try to make texture like that but it's just not my cup og tea lol I'll just keep swimming...Quote:
Originally Posted by jamminhippie06
heres a picture of my inspiration when I decided these were the type of scale I want.
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I love the original design from the beginning, keep up the good work!! This is making me want to work on my tail...if only I had time :/
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Thanks lili, I'm now figuring out the best way to add the zipper without having a split dorsal...
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Oh yeah...that took a while for me to figure out, but my dorsal was split into a lot of parts so it was a harder process for me I think, when I attached them, I slanted them inwards a little so that when you zip it up you can't see it! But aligning those fins in a straight line was tough, I hope that helps you a little
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