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Yes it is! It has a neoprene layer underneath and then a layer of spandex and then a layer of mesh. But I ended up taking off the mesh and using it for side fins. :) The fluke is hand painted.Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicky-Katz
Thanks michelle, I really enjoyed swimming in a tank. Much more difficult that I thought it would be but so fun!
You are quite welcome! I imagine that the close-quarters of a tank could limit one's ability to swim around, especially with a large fluke, and it looks like you had company!
Hi everyone here are a few pics of my tails I've created over the last couple of years. I have used a bunch of different materials as I experiment with each one ;)
This one is mostly just spandex: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/a9uzepy6.jpg
Then I realised pretty quickly that the shiny spandex gets worn down by the sand, so I used the same type of material but covered it in clear silicone as a protective barrier: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/8aby5use.jpg
Then I got pregnant and fat so I that tail no longer fit. I used the same fluke but changed the body of the tail, I also added a scale pattern: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/neqybava.jpg
After that I created a full neoprene one without the spandex cover and it has a new fluke:http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/uqenerav.jpg
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Me and mermaid Jessica pearl: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/04/17/vy3y2u8e.jpg
I'm still currently using this tail but my fluke broke and the paint is starting to wear away quite badly around my butt and my knees. Hopefully I will have my new beautiful FinFolk tail soon to show you guys xxx
Oh yeah I also made the twins tails hahahttp://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/0417/a4y9ase9.jpg
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My babies
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Wow! You are beautiful and talented and I'm glad you have twins to pass on your genetic material (I sometimes like to give unusual compliments...lol)! They are adorable merbabies! :mermaid kiss:
One does need to exercise caution with the DIY tails, though; my first (and homemade/improvised) monofin was just starting to break after my first rigourous swim!
We had a great summer here in Australia so I was at the beach in them most weekends and yeah they took a beating. We are in autum now so things are winding down a bit more. I did feel quite proud wearing something I made but I have to say I'm so excited to get a full silicon tail! And I may not have made it myself but at least it still has a bit of me in it as I designed the colour/style. Will also have to get use to a compeditor mono fin *eek*
I love your tails! The evolution of your style is wonderful, and your twin merlings are adorable!
I can't wait to see how your tail comes out PearlieMae, I've seen pictures on Facebook and it looks stunning :)
I just got my very first tail! Woo hoo! I'll put a few more realistic fins on it, and some sequins here and there, and I'm ready to rock!
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whoa! try it on try it on!!!
Everyone's new tails look so beautiful! I hope to make 2 or at least try to start 2 this summer.
Congratulations on your first tail, fishteer! I'm curious to see the modifications you will add to it! :mermaid kiss:
It definitely needs a little more realism, but I love the fabric!
Attachment 20172Well. Here's my tail. Very first tail actually
Oooh, shiny! Congrats!
Thank you :3
Nice! Many more awesome tails with cute colors.
Your entire outfit is sheer perfection, Goldie! I wouldn't have guessed that tulle would be a good fluke material, but it's stunning in the water!
Yes, and Fishyricky's shiny tail is also a nice look, especially as it is your first tail! :mermaid kiss: