I'm just curious because I'm not gonna take any risks and have a disgusting top,would 84% spandex be okay? (Sorry for awkwardly entering the thread,I'd just rather be safe than sorry :) )
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I'm just curious because I'm not gonna take any risks and have a disgusting top,would 84% spandex be okay? (Sorry for awkwardly entering the thread,I'd just rather be safe than sorry :) )
I don't see why not! I can't tell you the exact fabrics to go for percentage wise, you just kind of have to feel the fabric. If it helps the bras I use are 80% Nylon/20% Spandex
No love for my question :( :( :(
Will the burlap be visible? Any backing will show wear and tear over time.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
I hope that helps.
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It would only be visible for the parts directly up against someone's hair. I was more worried about mold rather than wear and tearQuote:
Originally Posted by AmbrGlows
Hmm, I would think so long as the piece was rinsed thoroughly after use...especially after salt and fresh water swims...and allowed to fully air dry before being put away they would be okay.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
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Thank you! I guess we'll just see how this goes :3Quote:
Originally Posted by AmbrGlows
Best of luck to you.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
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Sorry Spindrift! Slipped through the cracks :P I haven't used any burlap, but craft felt I haven't had any mold issues with at all. It's "acrylic felt" so it's mostly plastic anyways. Also, I find that the glue permeates the felt and makes it even more non absorbent. Just go for the cheap rough/plasticy feeling felt and not the more fabricy felt (the kind that comes in pre cut squares in case you're unaware). It doesn't tend to hold water and seems to dry quickly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
I always rinse my accessories after, pat them dry, and let them air dry completely before storing them anywhere. That helps too :)
Anyone have any thoughts on head accessories for a mermaid with little to no hair?
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Sounds good! Thank you! :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Winged Mermaid
Maybe a crown! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by AmbrGlows
Have you looked into wigs? If not, and I love the crown idea. Or a headdress!
I have a hard time wearing wigs for extended periods of time. When I think about wearing one in water I can't see it going well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
I hadn't thought of a headdress at all.
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Ambrglows, I don't know if you're into this idea, but I just had a visualization while reading your question of a wig made entirely of sequins built on a swim cap. Just a sequin-covered swim cap with many strands of sequins streaming behind. This is probably an out-there idea, but I think it would look cool underwater, like your hair was made of shimmering scales. It would take a lot less maintenance than a regular wig and might be easier to wear.
Hmm, that is an interesting idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by Naufra
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The movie Empires of the Deep did this:Quote:
Originally Posted by AmbrGlows
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Wow! What gorgeous tops!Quote:
Originally Posted by Spindrift
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So just to throw my two cents in on shell top making... I followed some previous advice and used gorilla glue.
Never using it for shells again. It was too temperamental, and a pain to clean up any excess. My £60 abalone shells are now on slightly wonky due to it. And I discovered two things... It doesn't cure well to plastic plants. And I'm fairly certain it's the cause for why all the resin on the front of the shells suddenly peeled off, luckily it's not done it to the back of the shells yet though.
Going back to my trusty e6000 next time!
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Am curious, did you also use clamps? My gorilla glue bottle also says that the surface you're gluing it to needs to be damp, but am not sure if that is required for all gorilla glue variations for application.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Lilium
Used clamps and followed directions.
Dampened bra and plants and applied a thin layer of glue to the shell and clamped it in place.
The peeling resin worked to my advantage though as it allowed me to peel off the wonky shell and use e6000 instead.
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I have a question about making hair clips.
About 2 years ago i started making hair clips, but now i am not sure i am using the correct kind of hair clip.
I would like to make all kinds of hair clips, also with big decorations on them like feathers and flowers.
What would be the best kind the use?
I will include photos of the options i think are out there, maybe i am forgetting an even better option, please let me know if so.
This is the kind i was using:
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Then there are also these options i believe:
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And these are the kind of hair clips i made:
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Which kind of hair clip would make the piece stay on best?
I did gorilla glue on my shell top and one popped of while swimming haha oops
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Well I decided to rip the other shell off and re-glue it with e6000 too just in case lol
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I've been using barrettes and the Bobby pins and crown clips as extra to hold things in place. I've seen some people also use crocodile clips but the barrettes seem to be the most common. It also depends on the type of hair you have. My hair is thick and a bit dry so barrettes work well. My friend's is super silky so crocodile clips are better with more grip.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adalira
At least it worked out! My gorilla glue bottle is the construction kind from home depot. Maybe that makes the difference?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Lilium
I'll take a photo of the bottle in a bit for you. I tried to be clever and buy a huge bottle expecting that I'd end up using it on tops for others... Yeahhhh regretting that choice now lol
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Thank you Spindrift, that was very helpful, it's great to learnn more about hairclips and other options :-)
No problem :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Adalira
I hate the barrettes. My fine hair gets all tangled in the hinges and rips out. But the little alligator, or snap clips and bobbies work great. Those are beautiful hair clips, btw.Quote:
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Thank you so much for both the compliment and the information. I really appreciate it :)
Any tips to keep a headpiece in place? I just made this thing --> Attachment 35331
It sits on my head really nicely when its dry, but I feel like it's just going to fall off as soon as I start swimming... I've thought of using a metal headband, but it makes the headpiece look too bulky. Have people had any luck using an elastic band to keep headpieces on?
what do u use for on the pack of your shells ontop of the clip what kind miteral is that??? and u said to use E600 for the glue to hold on stuff will hotglue not work well?
I bought some really cheap aquarium plants from amazon. I've heard that e6000 is overall better, but I think hot glue would work just as well
Thought I'd share mine .this is my first time ever making anything like this I am kind of proud of myself because it did turn out really well I plan on venturing out and using some of the coins that I got from Jamaica on my next price http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...7540a1409a.jpg http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...b782ab66bf.jpg
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If you use a metal headband, can you use your hair to cover the "bulkiness"?Quote:
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Lovely!Quote:
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aww thank you spindrift, in your opp tho did i make the seeweed part to long?? I Am trying to make it look as natural as possiable
That looks very cute!Quote:
Originally Posted by PaWaterFish
thank you very much. I am going to make a full head peice soon the one that clips on both sides with letting around the back with Jamaican coins on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Adalira
oooh, that sounds awesome!