Thank you! Yes my artwork is on deviantART though I seriously need to update it badly. :doh:Quote:
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Thank you! Yes my artwork is on deviantART though I seriously need to update it badly. :doh:Quote:
Originally Posted by AniaR
Finished a spandex swimming tail for a client this weekend; shipping it today. She wanted Ariel hip fins; first time I've done them & happy with how they turned out. She will flip them down against her hips when swimming. :)
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That looks wonderful! Did you use something inside to stiffen the hip parts, or will the rows of stitching be enough to hold the shape?
Yes I used padding/interfacing; you can't tell in the photo really but the hip fins are standing up off the floor. Had to press them down a bit to get the picture.Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
I advised the water will beak it down over time but it will almost everything :)
Looks wonderful! I love LOVE L-O-V-E your work!
Wow, that's so well done! :D
Love the hip fins, those are fun, and good fin shape too, what monofin did you use?
She wanted the hip fins to look just like the face character at Disney. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Harmony
Finis Wave which I then modded :)
Harmony has some great saying on the dangers of long hair for mers.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blondie
Dangers? Mine is long enough that I sit on it and I've never had any mer/swimming problems with it!
^^ It depends not on the length, but how you manage it xD right?
I don't remember having posted here ...so here's me in my first sequined tail. Unfortunatelmy the top wasn't ready this year :-(
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So tropical!! Sequin tails are so gorgeous
Not really sure what Harmony said, I couldn't find her quote...Quote:
Originally Posted by Coradion
But I agree with:
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Originally Posted by caltuna
I've been Mer swimming with waist length hair for over 40 years, and not had any problems. Except maybe untangling it after I'm out of the water!Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
We always said at the Springs... "If a Mermaid cuts their hair short they'll lose the magic". Us old Mer's believe in the Old Magic!
Just curious, what were the dangers Harmony mentioned?
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Mermaid Marla
I couldn't find any comment on the "dangers" of long hair, either. When you've had long hair a long time, you are used to its quirks. I might have to spend a longer time untangling it, but isn't that a traditional depiction of a classical mermaid? I do swim with it up in a clip or wrapped in a tight bun, but that's usually only when I'm training.
Some people look super cute with cropped hair. I'm just not one of them.
Oh, this is because I just cut my hair, and so kids were asking about why my hair was short, and I said that long hair is one of the main killers of mermaids, because it gets caught in propellers, coral, and fishing lines, which is why that mermaids spend so much time taking care of their hair and brushing it so that it won't get tangled in them. But the reason I cut mine was because an octopus was turned by the kracken to the bad side and tried to kidnap me and I had to cut away and accidentally cut my hair as well, but it works out, because I don't have to worry about the above for now. :) It's just a fun thing.
Thanks Mermaid Harmony! I knew there had to be more to this... A line taken out of context really leaves one wondering... And I love your explanation! I'll bet the kids had wide open eyes and looks of incredible awe when you told them about getting away from the octo-turn-kracken! Way fun!
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Mermaid Marla
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Originally Posted by Mermaid Harmony
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Originally Posted by Waikiki Mermaid
I tried texting you back and the number kept getting blocked. :( Are you friends with Tai Truglio?
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Originally Posted by MerMarla
I figured she'd elaborate on it, cause I always butcher it when I tell people why AJ has short mer hair and they look at me like "what...?" When Harmony explains merisms it comes out cute and fun, when I do it I think I normally end up sounding super creepy or too pretentious and sciency.
Really? :/ That's weird. I'll pm you my number. That's never happened before. Nope, don't know who Tai Truglio is. Who's that?Quote:
Originally Posted by Coradion
Mermaid Harmony, I don't have a tail yet, but I think that when I do I'll explain my short hair by saying that I made a deal with Ursula the Sea Witch so that if I gave her my hair she would grant me the ability to turn into a human whenever I want. That would be a big help, actually, because then I don't have to worry about kids seeing me with no tail and calling me a fake. :P
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Here's the most recent progress picture of my Finfolk Productions tail! They uploaded the 1st picture on their FB, and the 2nd one is the most recent picture they sent me. You can see how fantastic they were at transforming and gradiating the colours from the previous progress pic (the deep purple and yellow tail). They made it a lot more iridescent, shaded in pinks, and turned the yellow more champagne, which I requested for and am completely happy with. This fluke is also their newest fluke design. I love that it's so flowy and fae.
To be added: extra fins, and gold scale tipping.
I'm so psyched. I can't wait to get my tail and start practising in it for my upcoming gig. I just feel like this is the tail of my dreams, and Finfolk is doing a stellar job of translating it into RL.
I think the only issue with long hair is when you surface incorrectly and come up looking like and extra for "The Ring"Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
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Originally Posted by Mermaid Syrena
saw it on FB! I'm in love with this design! It looks so real!
Oh my word Syrena, your tail is breath taking!! Marla, I'm glad I cleared it up for you, I can't wait to have long hair again and braid it and do cool things, but having short hair and being able to do fun clips and mermaid mohawks has been a blast as well.
It's just my opinion but i think you should keep it short because that's a thing that could make you differente and unique from the other mermaids.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Harmony
That's why i always loved Kimberly Wyatt from The Pussycat Dolls ! :D
She's the best dancer of the group and she's so cool with her short hair! She has always been my favorite and her mohawk haircut was totally BAD-ASS! :cool:
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Valid point French merman. I like it.
I loved my pixie haircut while I had it :) go pixie for the win! :D
Holy smokes Syrena!!! It looks so realistic!
I love the blue one!! The pattern is so cool I love the stars!
PerlieMae and MerMarla she was saying how kids ask why she has short hair and she said something like it was dangerous for mermaids because it gets stuck in boat propellers or nets or something like that
Erm... No idea if anyone remembers this tail that Krystal once owned:
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Well, I kinda kicked it's butt and changed a few things on the lovely.
http://i728.photobucket.com/albums/w...psd15cbadf.jpg
Now onto other things, my fabric tails. I have 3 fabric tails, one plain black, one shiny black and one shiny white which got hand-made by me. (My poor fingers.)
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I can't wait for my tail to be sent from mernation :D
You can see it here
http://pinterest.com/pin/303711568592145030/
Hi guys!
I'm going for a swim tomorrow in the morning (it's 00.14 am in France, time to go to sleep) so here is a pic of me and my tail. :)
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I will take pictures and videos of me swimming soon. I just have to find a friend to come with me lol :p
Now, that's one handsome merman!:swoon:
First the sexy kitty, now the whole package. ;P (Sorry, couldn't resist.)
I haz peekshures!
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So sparkly! You look so happy :) Even kitty approves. What is it about cats and mermaid tails?
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lol Actually the cats were a bit freaked out by me in a tail!
Ooooh! I'm totally entranced! I think the kitty might be afraid you want it to come swim with you, lol.