This looks great so far! It will be really cool to see how this goes.
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This looks great so far! It will be really cool to see how this goes.
I haven't been around in forever but I just had to stop and comment how beautiful this tail turned out. It's so realistic and absolutely stunning. You are so talented.
It is so gorgeous!!! Wow!!!
Thank you all :$:$:$ I'm so moved by all your comments.
A small video for you lovlies. Damage report on my tail :shark:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKbT...ature=youtu.be
Okay so I hadn't watched any of the videos before now and let me just say DANG YOUR VOICE IS BEAUTIFUL
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Wow! Thats great news that your tail had no issues other than when you stepped on it!
I've been meaning to ask what you used to make the monofin. Did you use another monofin's footpockets?
Thanks Dragon :hug: You're very kind. Also, thanks Rett. I'm glad too! And I plan to improve all the little details for my next tail :)
@Leina:
I used a polymer sheet, usually used as a base for large ad-boards. It's a matt, transluscent (not clear), very bendy material that doesn't break and is impossible to tear. And yes, I used leaderfin footpockets. I didn't want the safety risk of self made footpockets :D. How it swims you can see below!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvWIGm6Ll8w&feature=youtu.be
It swims beautifully Nim! You are a tail making genius!
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It swims beautifully. Great job. And I love the idea of using existing foot pockets. Seems much easier and safer than attempting to make your own.
What type of glue did you use to put it together?
Thanks guys! <3
@Leina; the footpockets actually came with a glue. I had the choice between rubber glue and fibreglass glue when I bought them. But the label on the glue was in kyrillic, so I could not tell you what it was called if I tried :D. But any rubberfriendly superglue that stays flexible after drying should do just fine. Just make sure you roughen up the surface of your fluke sheet where the glue touches it, that makes it stick better.
Oh I didn't realised you could buy the foot pockets by themselves. I thought them must have been from an old fin. Thanks.
Please if possible at all, can you upload the footpocket pics?!!...Thanks
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I used these Robartt: https://www.freedivershop.com/monofin-footpockets. Just google "monofin footpockets", and they'er the first thing that pops up :D
Heyyy thanks alot...I really appreciate...Y'know....solely on your behalf I've learned a whole so much more lotta ton on the aspect of mer-tail making...Thank you sooo much :D
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Me as well, she has always been so open to sharing her process and answer questions. She really has a wonderful mermaid heart [emoji170][emoji225][emoji227][emoji172]Quote:
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Ditto. Thanks for being so open about about your experiments Nim!Quote:
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It has been a while, but I finally finished my tail with it's spots! And I would hate to disappoint my inspiration!Quote:
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Beautiful! I love it! I just wish your head wasn't cut off in the photo!
Thanks! My mom took it and was having a hard time trying to get the whole tail in the picture. And I was kinda of in the photo accidentally too.Quote:
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Hi Nim [emoji4]
I know you hand paint your tails. Are there certain types of brushes to use that a better (or some to avoid) and are you able to clean them after or do you need a new one each time??
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Nim, I know it's been a while but your tail is absolutely amazing! The gradation and blending of colors looks so natural and your photos are fabulous! I would definitely buy a tail from you if you decide to make them commercially.
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Here is her website: http://www.scalesbynim.com/read-me/Quote:
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I can't find her other thread on here about her first commissioned tail.
The other thread is here: https://mernetwork.com/index/showthr...l-video-seriesQuote:
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