Oh. I never came back and added extra pics of the tail swimming after I put on the extra fins :) Here we go.
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Oh. I never came back and added extra pics of the tail swimming after I put on the extra fins :) Here we go.
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This looks amazing! So natural and beautiful under the water!!
I love those photos! It really doesn't look like a pool either which is so cool.
SOOOOO PRETTY!!!! :swoon: You've given me hope that I might be able to make my own realistic-looking tail one day! (1 bedroom apartment means I can't really make giant sculpts and molds - but I could potentially do the caulking method!)
That is AMAZING Reeffish! You have so much talent! I am so inspired by your tail!
I'm loving the extra fins. The tail looks fantastic in the water. Love it!
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This is pure amazing. How on earth did you manage to control the caulk so the lines are so smooth and the scales are so detailed?
Also I would love to see a video if you happen to have any... :)
Make these guys your best friends and work in layers is my tip. :) http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...id=37297&stc=1
I have debated for a while whether or not to post this video, but here goes :) I hope people use this technique to make beautiful mermaid tails and accessories on a budget.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhVr1oNiUII
You did a lovely job on that fin, Reef Fish!:D
Thanks Keiris :) This is the same technique I used for my fluke, making two halfs and putting them together while leaving drainage holes.
Thanks for sharing! This is really helpful and they look great.
That's a really fascinating technique. Honestly I'm about to go do research to see how much it would be to make one for myself.
I don't know if I mentioned this before, but I got to see this tail in person and the level of detail is just phenomenal. It definitely holds its own next to my Finfolk tail. (In fact.... *whispers* it looks even more realistic...)
Remember, caulk isn't completely skin safe. Be careful, read the MSDS for precautions!
Agreed 100%Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
Oh, I thought the aquarium caulk was okay for your skin. Thanks for that, you two.
Thank you, ReefFish, that was so helpful!! :thumbs-up:
I was agreeing on the point of the msds consultation. The msds I've looked at for this product don't distinguish between wet and cured effects. I believe once properly cured that the danger of skin contact causing irritation is null and void. In myself working with this product for many years building aquariums I have not had any adverse effects from cured product. To be aquarium safe it needs to be pretty inert and not leach chemicals. HOWEVER always make your OWN decisions about your bodies and your level of risk based off the manufacturers information provided.
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Also thanks for all the support guys. Would anybody find it useful if I did a scaling or painting video?
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I think painting would help me :$
Oh yes please! Scaling would be extra helpful *_*
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Thanks heaps for sharing what you've learned. Both of those would definitely be helpful. I'm wanting to make some cheaper realistic tails for my photography.
How much caulk did you end up using? I've tried googling how much to get but came up empty handed... Also, seeing a scaling and painting video would be great.
Hydra, she's stated it on the first page:
In response to Mermaid Leina, I would estimate about 30 tubes. The break down for that I would put at about 10 tubes for the fluke, 6 tubes in painting and the rest in scales.
"Tube" doesn't specify what oz since multiple sizes are available at different stores.Quote:
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The tubes I used are 300 grams each.
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Thanks. I saw ones from 9oz to 10oz so I wanted to make sure I was looking at the right size.
Beautiful work! You're very talented.
What kind of paint did you use? I thought I read that painting over caulk doesn't work very well.
Oh I see now where you talked about your painting process. I would really love to see a video of that!
If it's able to be thinned out.. would it be possible to get it in a thin enough state to pour into a mold maybe? cause THAT would be epic!!
That was an awesome tutorial, Reef Fish! Your tail looks absolutely fintastic!Quote:
Originally Posted by Reef Fish
Would you advice using an electric paint gun or would you advice getting an air operated one? I heard electric paint guns are super agressive and I'm worried I won't get nice gradients with it, however it would save me the trouble of a compressor.