Did you use nylon for the body and neoprene for the fluke or neoprene all throughout? Looks great!
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Did you use nylon for the body and neoprene for the fluke or neoprene all throughout? Looks great!
No it is not hard at all, i have all hand sewed because i do not have a machine, i'm using a thimble (hope it is correct) and the neoprene is very stretchy.Quote:
Originally Posted by draggersprez
Krystal Patrick : i used neopren for all.
Thanks evreybody, it is very long but i think it will be over before summer 2013, i can't wait to see the result !
a little update today, i have ordered around 20 000 sequins and this is where i am, i have made both sides the same....
I need to sew the sequin closer to each sequin for not to see the fabric.
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Wow that looks amaizing! I am very jealous :P So did you say you are sewing the sequins on?
Yes i'm sewing (sorry for my bad english) sequins on it.
Oh dont worry about it :P Cant really tell its bad. But wow, so how long has it taken you to get this far? Do you sew them individually?Quote:
Originally Posted by starlite
It's coming along so well, just, wow.
I started in september if i remember well (when i posted this topic). The sequins are sewed on line, i mean that i don't make a node between each sequin, it is what you mean ?Quote:
Originally Posted by MermaidBrittany
Starlite, your tail is gorgeous! Keep up the great work! It's going to be amazing when you are finished!
WoW your tail is looking great! I would like to make one as well.
Are you stiching each individual sequin on individually?
Did you find something to cover the sequins in so they do not loose their color?
How many sequin bags did you buy?
How many sequins in a section 2inches by 2 inches?
Keep up the great work! cant wait to see an updated picture
I can't wait to see what it looks like finished! You are doing an awesome job!
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Originally Posted by NatalieMermaid
Sorry bu i didn't find the meaning of "stiching", what's that mean please ?
I sew the sequins by line, each one is attached with the neopren. No i didn't find any product waterproof to cover and protect the sequins, i have look for but in vain. We will see if the color will go over. I bought 12000 sequins (60 bags) but it's not enough then i have just ordered more 22000 this time (110 bags), i think it will be good this time.
I advised you to sew the sequins very closer, this way we won't see the fabric but you will need more sequins. A sequins measure is 12 mm so if i'm not wrong around 25 sequins by sections of 2 inches by 2 inches .
Thanks everybody for your compliments :-) I can't wait to see the result too !
Stitching means the same as sewing, its a bit hard to explain how it's used because I'm not at all a teacher LOL but here's a few examples:
i stitched this heart on the sweater. OR this dress has some nice stitching on it. (It sounds weird if you replace it with sewing huh? )
I really love this so far!! I admire your dedication :) It's going to look amazing when it's done.
yes i understand now, thanks you. Therefore yes i'm stitching shell on neopren ^^ one by one.Quote:
Originally Posted by draggersprez
that is an INSANELY amazing and ambitious freaking awesome tail!!!
Have you found a way to keep the coating from coming off yet? I am starting a tail too, but I don't want to spend a ton of money on sequins that'll be ruined as soon as they get wet
Did you get the holographic sequins? I thought the iris shells didn't rub off.
Wow that is some amazing work! It's going to look absolutely gorgeous and shimmery in the water!
No i didn't find a meaning and i saw that Hannah Fraser has the same problem too. I found another provider of sequins and they seems to be more resistant but it is more pricy to order.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lotus
Thanks everybody :-)
I have choose the iris sequins, not the holographic one.