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Originally Posted by Seavanna
Congrats Pearlie thats awesome! I can't wait to see everything!
Aw, NUTS! I came on here specifically to ask you if you could share with us what worked and what didn't for your prototype fin versus the one that broke recently. Well, if you don't want to share the one you're filing a patent for (which is fair enough), maybe you could at least let us know what NOT to do, aka why your other fin broke? I'm planning on making a lexan monofin myself soon and I just want to make sure mine won't have any weak points (though my design is going to be completely different from anything anyone else has done here that I've seen so far).Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
Can't wait to see your completed tail!
Thanks for that diagram, pearlie :) i haven't touched my lexan piece in a few weeks and I know I'm going to add stiffeners now for sure. I've just been unsure on how lol
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Ok thanks for the tips :) I might chemically weld the sheets together too. Not sure
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Test everything first!!!:D
You know it!
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I don't know yet. I haven't done the research into it yet. I'm more focused on the gosh darn resin (which never cured btw ugh) I'm gonna look into it soon though, I want to get moving faster.
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F**k! That resin is vexing!
I know! It's possible I didn't mix it right last time and I've been on a trip since then. On my next day off I'm going to try it with baked sculpy and sealed clay because SHOCKER even the clay they gave me and said they -knew- it would work caused bubbles. *headdesk*
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Thanks for sharing, Pearlie! I figured it was something like that but it's still helpful to know. This will probably at least help prevent some other mers from slicing their feet up.
Definitely! I just so happen to be on that part of my monofin, and was literally going to ask about how to do all of that with the polyzap, when I was sidetracked to your page! Coincidence? I think not...
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Originally Posted by Mermaid Wesley
Wesley, it's not you! It is happening to me, too! The people at my Reynolds are also surprised and didn't think it would do that next to Monster clay, but we can't figure out what else it could be! I guess Pearlie Mae's different clay agreed better with it! I am on hold with them right now as they try to figure something out, but the best suggestion I've gotten at this point is to spray paint a clear coat over the Monster clay. We'll see if they come up with anything better.
Get in touch with the manufacturer!!!
http://www.smooth-on.com/techsupport.php
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Scroll down to Modeling Clay:
http://www.fxsupply.com/materials/clay.html
This is the clay I use!
I may be having to make a lexan fin for a tail... I am just concerned about the over all shape of it... and think I might actually have to add MORE reinforcement than just the center structure like you have.
That's the advice they gave me too! I'm testing it soon but I have a feeling you might beat me so let me know if it works!Quote:
Originally Posted by Seavanna
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Mermaid Wesley and Seavanna, what resin are you using? I'm planning to make my moulds out of fibreglass resin and monster clay, so I'd love to know if that is going to be a problem! Thanks!
Mines not fiberglass I forget what it's called
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I am using Smooth On's Smoothcast Colormatch. It is a clear resin but apoarently it doesn't favor Monstermakers oil based clay. I just went and bought a hunk of Plasticina, what Pearlie used, at Hobby Lobby ($13.99 for 4.5 lbs) and am going to try with that. Here is the link for it:
http://www.smooth-on.com/Urethane-Pl...206/index.html
i got the 327 (slow cure) but I suggest getting the 325 fast cure. It's an easy 1:1 mix and its simple to pour. No need for the extra pot life.
note: while I was finaly able to get a smooth mold with Monster clay out of the Colormatch, it did not fully cure after 24 hours. I am going to try sitting outdoors or under a lamp to see if it cures further (as suggested by the Smooth On guys)
I figured out something new...Look how clear my new fluke is going to be! Cool, huh?
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Aaaaaahhh!! I can't even process how to say how awesome that looks!
Wow! Never seace to amaze! :D
Oh daaamn girlie!!
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I will be moving to an apartment in the next month, so I might end up switching to your method for my next tail Pearlie. :3
It's gonna be so beautiful
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awesome! I did that too, but mine was too thin and looked funny with the monofin. Also tears easily.Attachment 22588 your's look MUCH better especially with the colors.:)Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
Cool! Good luck!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Lorelei
Want to hear something dumb? I have a center island in my kitchen big enough to hold an entire traditional scale sheet, and I made this entire tail practically in my lap!
Looks nice, Odette, sorry it didn't work out, though :(
Would have if I was more patient. I think I made mine the same way you made yours.Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
I just realized who you are, pearliemae. Your'e the one that made that amazing purple tail I saw floating around Facebook. Do you use individual scales too? Iv'e been doing that since I started. Don't you love how they move? Yours look like sparkling seashells. I love it!!! <3
oh beautiful!! :D Will you share your secrets with us, Pearlie? ;)
This. Is. Gorgeous. Absolutely STUNNING. I cannot WAIT to see this fluke in action!Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
That is gorgeous! I love the fish 3D effect with the thicker parts on it. :)
Sooooo cool!!
Also, completely off topic.. I saw this photo on FB and it instantly reminded me of your tail :)
Haha, you could almost use the feather pattern as a scale texture!Quote:
Originally Posted by Winged Mermaid
That's so funny! I was looking through this thread for the video link for trying on my tail body and someone posted that very image saying the same thing, but months ago!
And don't think I didn't try impressing a feather into my clay! The texture was just too subtle, but I did make some peacock scales!
I've always had this idea that someone could do a sort of 'harpy' thing, where they would take bird feather and arrange them like you did your scales, and then cover them in a sealer. That would make a really cool bird-fish hybrid look. I don't know if that's possible though...
I tried covering feathers with silicone. The results are very sad. Feathers are meant for air, truly they are.
I did make some peacock feather-LOOKING scales, though. With a little refinement, they could be quite convincing.
But it would be an interesting challenge, though!
Haha, I suppose I must be content with the regular scales. :) Yeah, silicone would NOT mix well with tiny bird feathers, would it?
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Originally Posted by Odette
I'm sorry, Odette! I don't know how I missed this post!
Yes, that's my purple tail on Facebook! This tail would probably be 2 pounds lighter if I took out all the glitter! Hahaha!
Naw, I tried with some lovebird feathers, and they just dull right up. And then the silicone peels off. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Lostariel Telrunya