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10-06-2013, 07:35 PM
SINicallyTwisted

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Originally Posted by AniaR

Sin you look awesome. I think I've seen those mer-drawings on deviantART

Harmone, gaaaah! <3

Thank you! Yes my artwork is on deviantART though I seriously need to update it badly. :doh:
10-07-2013, 09:21 AM
Blaze

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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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10-07-2013, 10:09 AM
PearlieMae

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?
10-07-2013, 10:34 AM
Blaze

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Originally Posted by PearlieMae

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.

I advised the water will beak it down over time but it will almost everything :)
10-07-2013, 11:08 AM
PearlieMae

Looks wonderful! I love LOVE L-O-V-E your work!
10-07-2013, 12:26 PM
MerEmma

Wow, that's so well done! :D
10-07-2013, 01:41 PM
Mermaid Harmony

Love the hip fins, those are fun, and good fin shape too, what monofin did you use?
10-07-2013, 03:58 PM
Blaze

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Harmony

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. :)

Finis Wave which I then modded :)
10-07-2013, 04:21 PM
Coradion

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Originally Posted by Blondie

Harmony I LOVE your short hair! I think it gives your tail an extra flair! I've said it before and I'll say it again, those colors were maaaade for you!

Harmony has some great saying on the dangers of long hair for mers.
10-07-2013, 04:27 PM
PearlieMae

Dangers? Mine is long enough that I sit on it and I've never had any mer/swimming problems with it!
10-08-2013, 03:44 AM
Echidna

^^ It depends not on the length, but how you manage it xD right?
10-08-2013, 10:09 AM
starlite

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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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10-08-2013, 10:16 PM
Blondie

So tropical!! Sequin tails are so gorgeous
10-09-2013, 12:12 AM
MerMarla

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Originally Posted by Coradion

Harmony has some great saying on the dangers of long hair for mers.

Not really sure what Harmony said, I couldn't find her quote...

But I agree with:

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Originally Posted by caltuna

^^ It depends not on the length, but how you manage it xD right?

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Originally Posted by PearlieMae

Dangers? Mine is long enough that I sit on it and I've never had any mer/swimming problems with it!

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!

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
10-09-2013, 01:00 AM
PearlieMae

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.
10-09-2013, 01:17 AM
Mermaid Harmony

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.
10-09-2013, 01:43 AM
MerMarla

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

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.
10-09-2013, 02:05 AM
Coradion

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Originally Posted by Waikiki Mermaid

Coradion told you? Lol, he never even answered my message about my old tail. :/ I just ended up sending it back. Still don't have it and she told me she was going to ship it last monday, but I haven't heard from her. I'm excited about my Merbellas tail tho, I just need to get back in shape before I send Raven the measurements. Where are you going to swim?

I tried texting you back and the number kept getting blocked. :( Are you friends with Tai Truglio?
10-09-2013, 02:08 AM
Coradion

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Originally Posted by MerMarla

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!

(((Hugz))) and https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/e/B0C'z
Mermaid Marla

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.
10-09-2013, 02:26 AM
Merley

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Originally Posted by Coradion

I tried texting you back and the number kept getting blocked. :( Are you friends with Tai Truglio?

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?

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