Thank youuu :swoon: So happy you're all having fun along side me! It's so great to share all this with you guys.
Have another take-out picture. Shellphone anyone? ;)
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Thank youuu :swoon: So happy you're all having fun along side me! It's so great to share all this with you guys.
Have another take-out picture. Shellphone anyone? ;)
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That picture right there. If you start autograph copies of that picture, I would so hang it on my wall. Everything is just perfect in that picture. Your photographer is amazing to take that shoot. :thumbs-up:
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Oh woww What a tai!!...The heels ARE NOT visible yaaayyy LOL
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I NEED to know how you treated the heel issue!
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I think all of us want to have a copy of this picture with your autograph! XDDDD
Please consider this Freshwater_Nim. I'll pay the cost of the print and postage.Quote:
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Awww you guys are too sweet :D. But these are just the disgarded pictures, the photographer is still working on the proper ones. I promise to make a proper gallery for you guys as soon as I have them all. And if any of you are genuinely interested in prints, I'll go talk to the photography team and see if I can even, legally, make that happen! :group hug:
PS: Especially for PearlieMae, a sketch of the secret magic of the eeeeevil heel issue :D I looked at the foot in profile, realised what shapes were missing and sculpted/poured the result in silicone and built them into the tail. That's it really, it's just a trick ;) I hope my silly doodle answers your questions.
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That's so cool! I had the same idea! I have actually already made the mold for me heels. I didn't think a building up on the back...but again amazing job! It's so gorgeous!Quote:
Originally Posted by Freshwater_Nim
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Oh so your monofin doesn't come all the way up to your heels? Is it comfy to swim in it like that?
Great idea though and thank you so much for sharing! Really appreciated!
OMG I've been looking for something like this! [emoji33] [emoji7]Quote:
Originally Posted by Freshwater_Nim
Another doodle for Pearlie :) Oh! I know what you mean. I didn't even consider someone would use closed heel monofins for a mermaid tail. it's impossible to get nice lines and hidden heels in these Monofins as the angle is off from the very start. I'm very sorry :sweat drop: Most of the sport-monofins have open heels, so if all the competitive finswimmers and freedivers use them I figured there must be something to it. Personally I'd never ever go back.
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PS: You're very welcome <3 Happy to help
My first monofin plan had an open heel however I read that when it comes to swimming, it is necessary that the whole length of your foot is supported, otherwise it's bad for your feet and you'll get cramps, so that's why I skipped it in the end... now you're saying there are actual monofins for divers...I'm confused @_@
It is a bit confusing. I suppose the state of your training and physical fitness is important when choosing your monofin. Open heeled monofins Do provide less support then closed ones. So to use them without danger of joint pain or strained sinues you should probably not be a complete beginner. Competitive swimmers and freedivers would have strong and well trained feet, ankles and calves, so they can handle the additional challenge easily. I used to be a professional dancer, so the muscles around my feet and calves are also well developed.
But cramps you can get from anything that overwhelms any one of your muscles. It happens to everyone :D. It can also indicate a magnesium deficiency (which your body needs to relax muscles) so if you suffer frequently from cramps in your muscles, try taking some magnesium food supplements (totally helps me for example).
Otherwise if you take good care of your body and keep up your training, there is no reason open heeled monofins should damage your health or wellbeing in any way.
I see thank you for explaining :) I'm glad I went for the closed heel though for my first tail, it helps me to develop my muscles. I also cycle to work so I have some great muscles too, so hopefully I can handle these better now!
Thanks for your reply, again, I can't wait for the final pictures!!! You are such a great inspiration. I actually got my bum up and fixed my torn tail because I saw how cool yours was and I wanted pretty pictures too! You rock!!
Oh my gosh. That is a great honor. :$ So excited to be part of your process too Moniee. You go girl!!
This has been such a wonderful thread. One of the most amazing tails I have ever seen! You make a beautiful mermaid! It has also been very inspiring! I am on the very early stages of planning my first tail and if it ends up turning out just half as beautiful as his tail I will be happy! I love how you did the coloring with the base colors and iridescence on top. I am going to have to play around with colors!
Thanks for for sharing your experience!
WOW. The scales blend together so beautifully, they look like a real fish and your color scheme is so lovely. Not a disaster at all! <3
Pretty dark mermaid princess!! It was such a joy to swim with you and your tail is amazing!!! Can't wait to see your photos from Belize!!!
I'm glad to see that works for the heels! I was thinking about doing that too! But this particular tail maaay be too heavy lol
Omg that's a brilliant idea with the heels and you executed it PERFECTLY!
Thank you! I've devised an insert along same lines, but my monofins footplate goes all the way to the backs of your heels, so I still get some of that protrusion. More engineering!
Thanks!
I'm definitely interested in prints. That was an amazing photo.
Do you think there's a way to do this with a fabric tail? I'm building my own fabric tail sometime soon and I hate the heel thing, so I was hoping I could hide it somehow :)Quote:
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Also, what does it look like with your feet flat on the ground or angled/pointed forwards? This drawing shows them pointed down !
Unless, there is no way to point them forward?
I've been watching this thread for a while now but have never commented before - Nim, your tail is pure magic, and your heel modification is genius! Beautiful, beautiful.
Hi everyone! Thank you for your kind and interesting comments! <3 I'll do my best to answer all the questions shortly :)
Life as a mermaid is awesome! :dance:
You get carried everywhere....
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Then you derp around in the water with your fellow merfriends,
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And in the end you roll up on a dock and enjoy the most beautiful sunsets...
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Seriously, I could do this all year round :D
Thanks Sirenalia for an unforgettable experience
:jawdrop::swoon::swoon:
WONDERFUL.. gosh
and honestly, I prefer much more the "raw" underwater pictures, (the one everyone wants as a print, specifically ^^ ) I know photographers wanna bring out all the colors and things with post alterations, but for me it takes away the ghosty underwater feeling and lights, in many case atleast - still cant wait to see the final one,s tough ^^
Go for it Pearlie! <3
Thanks Slim and Salty <3
And, you know I think I agree with you Livou :)
Hi Rebela! :)Quote:
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Apologies for the late reply. The principle would absolutely work in a fabric tail! However I'd suggest not using siliconef for the pieces around your heels, as they are quite heavy and would bulge and pull at the fabric as you swim. For a very cheap method, get some large soft cleaning sponges stitch and glue them together and cut them into the shapes you need. That gives you a much lighter alternative which doesn't mess up your tail's shape. Oh, and yes, you can still point your feet any direction you choose, though you will feel a little resistance. I hope this helps a little and feel free to post or msg me again if further questions arise.
Extra pic for Livou :highfive:
http://i.imgur.com/2UhBxQU.png
Gorgeous! :swoon:
Thank you Alea :)
So guys I've accepted my first tail order! Yaaaay!! :yay: (So terrified of screwing it up :$) And I've been thinking to maybe stream the process on Twitch, whaddaya guys think?
That would be so cool!
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I agree! Will definitely watch!Quote:
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Lovely! I'll work on my setup then :)
Also, I've got more pictures for you!
Prepwork, merhandlers and curious landfolk
http://i.imgur.com/syRH4rk.jpg
Ophelîa-ing (Someone stop me from making more puns please...)
http://i.imgur.com/iThdDtQ.jpg
Visiting fish friends ^^
http://i.imgur.com/cJvq5A6.jpg
Cruisin'
http://i.imgur.com/3nPiDmm.jpg
and snoozin' in the shallows
http://i.imgur.com/6583YNE.jpg
WHAAATPRijpokPŐMŐPjfLKFLkRR!!!
(sorry cant write anything enough meaningful :p )
best.
W.O.W. Not kidding when i say this might be the most realistic-looking tail ive ever seen outside of the movies.
I am without words. this is simply the most amazing tail I have ever seen.
I. Am. Stunned. And. AMAZED.
The best part is her heels are covered up yaaayyyy
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Wow what a beautiful tail! I love the colors!!
GORGE
That is too gorgous to handle! Wow! :jawdrop: