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Wow Caltuna, this is a lovely tail! What did you use for your flukes? How did you make it to remove the flukes, so that the portion of your tail that covers your feet doesn't let go? I would like to figure out a process, so I only need the one monofin/flukes, and use different skins. I love your idea!Quote:
Originally Posted by caltuna
Thanks for what ever you can share!
(((Hugz))) & Bubble https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/e/B0C'z
Mermaid Marla
I use a clear/see-through monofin made from polypropylene.Quote:
Originally Posted by MerMarla
The fluke part is completely separate and fastened with many (diaphanous) press-buttons :p
Same goes for the end of the tail which covers the footpocket.
It's actually a lot more work to make the fluke separate, but I couldn't resist having both a white mertail, and snaketail.
I did the same with my green tails.
Have still to paint those a bit though, they look a tad plain otherwise.
I love how the blue of your tail almost matches your dolphin!
OK! So my first tail is complete! :) It's not perfect by any means, but it works and I love it. I know SO MUCH from making this first prototype it isn't even funny. I'm going to (almost) immediately start on my next one. I have so many new ideas.
It's partial silicone and spandex in Appx 1/2 inch thick layers ( I tried more, but you had problems seeing the print of the spandex underneath. The effect was achieved, although I probably wont go with a printed spandex next time, I'll just paint it myself.
The monofin is completely home-made as well with fiberglass and rubber swim-shoes ( which are murder to get on lol)
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...psf8a8634d.jpg
This is the Front. the cute little fins are filled with poly-fil so they try to float when I'm swimming giving them a natural movement.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...psec441ff0.jpg
This is the Back. There is a zipper somewhere in all those fins.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...psd8cd0158.jpg
Close up of the scales. I individually painted each larger scale by hand. Took forever.
http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j3...ps36763781.jpg
In action! :) I'm waiting on my waterproof camera to come in so I can take a decent underwater video. Here is some normal video just to see how it moves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nB-FnzLZVE
Beautiful!!
Holy Carp! The scales look fintastic!
Incredibly awesome tail.
From glancing at it alone I can tell it was a helluva lot of work.
Glimmer Betta: That is an awesome tail! I especially like the little side-fins :)
Hi everyone! New to the forums and just got my Merberry tail on July 1st. I'm in love with it. Pic is in my signature. Hope you all like it :)
@Erica I love the colors! Is that Latex?
@Caltuna Omg.. you don't even know. It needs a lot of overhauling too... probably because I had no idea what I was doing at all. I don't know if I'll keep it, or start a new one. This is an expensive hobby lol. I don't know if my next one will be a partial or a full silicone yet... I have ideas for both, but not exactly space lol.
@Moonlight Thank you! :3 It was my gramma's idea heehee.
Yay my tails has come so far! I love it right now!!!
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/30/ajyquza4.jpg
Just took it to the river for a quick photo/video shoot. I was do happy to finally be back in the water!
I work too much :(
*runs happily away to edit more photos and videos*
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It is latex. But, Merberry is making me a silicone one in the near future. :)
Love how the tail looks, especially all the glimering parts from the scales :DQuote:
Originally Posted by FreshWaterMermaid
Glimmer Betta, that looks wonderful! I was going to ask if anyone has done a hybrid tail, layering silicone over fabric. It looks awesome! Congrats!
I have two good tails right now, both spandex with finis Rapid monofins. A red one that I made myself and painted, and a blue Angel tail from Aquatails.com
http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2bbf69a3.jpg
http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psef342ed8.jpg
Turns out, I'm not a very good artist, it was supposed to look more or less like a Rainbow Trout, though....ugh....kinda failed XD
http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psc078f8f4.jpg
http://i1262.photobucket.com/albums/...psa06ee237.jpg
This is the blue tail that I reviewed on the Aquatails thread :D
I can totally see the rainbow trout patterning. I think it's great!Quote:
Originally Posted by Lyric
Love painted tails!
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Gorgeous tails so far!
:jawdrop: :thumbs up:
I have a new tail to share:
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...6&d=1376298571
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...7&d=1376298586
http://mernetwork.com/index/attachme...8&d=1376298596
Here's a video of me swimming in it:
http://youtu.be/VVPybMoPxWc
This tail was made by Anita Mermaid. :mermaid kiss: :yay:
Thanks! :) The next time I'm definitely going to use more silicone. If you want any more info then just message me! I'll be happy to help out.Quote:
Originally Posted by PearlieMae
All the tails are simply stunning!
Not only am I jealous of your tail, I'm jealous of your BATHTUB!Quote:
Originally Posted by Erica McKenna
GUYS GUYS GUYS !!! :D
After one week of chatting back and forth with e-mails, my blue tail from Magictail is going to be shipped today and i shall get it on Friday!!!
SO EXCITED ! I will make pictures for you all, i'm soooo looking forward ! :highfive:
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