It's super pretty I love it! Whee did u get the seaweed?Quote:
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It's super pretty I love it! Whee did u get the seaweed?Quote:
Originally Posted by OceanWhisper
Here is my latest seashell mermaid bra. ^^
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Does anyone have a recommendation for what glue to use? I have some light weight resin shells that I want to attach to a top for swimming. I'd hate to have them pop off D:
e6000 for sureQuote:
Originally Posted by Gingersnaps
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Yea everyone uses E6000 for everything now. I'd say it's the official mermaid glue ;) lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Gingersnaps
Awesome thanks guys! haha I actually have a tube of that at home right now :D yay!
Mermaid Margo that shell detail is lovely. I like how you incorporated the seaweed.. And I'm such a sucker for those pearls!
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My awesome new top by Taylor of FairyTalesForReal! I might add some more shells and sea glass, maybe a little bit more seaweed around the edges but I'm super excited!
(also say hi to Harry in the background lol:lol:)
I love that top and the birdie!
Thanks!(:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Alea
Lovely top! Is it swimable! I know real shells get heavy and it looks like there's real starfish on it. Are they coated to protect them from water damage?
I'm working on a new top! A bit less showy and more casual. :) the big starfish are attaching now, then I'll put the smaller one in the middle. Might glue some gems all over it too. :)
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I love your top and your bird! I have a quaker myself named Kiwi :) Hopefully my top will be done soon so I can post it here. It's taking FOREVER
Coyote Walker, I love that top! It's so simple yet so elegant! Great colors! And I'm planning to seal it myself, I don't think the maker did.
Kaitwoman, that's so funny! I love meeting other people with quakers. And I can't wait to see your top!
Thanks! I love seaweed tops but I love the simpleness of this one.
What are you gonna seal it with? I'm curious. :) i wonder why the maker wouldnt.
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I just finished the first half of my soon to be top ^-^
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Not sure, I need to do a little bit of research. I think I've heard that an acrylic sealant will do the job? And it's not that she wouldn't, I think it's that she didn't know. She also used hot glue on the top, which isn't the best adhesive, but she assured me that she'd never heard of anything falling off. I didn't mind too much since I've got a bottle of E6000 on hand and am not planning on doing karate in it(;
Also I love that top Rebekah! It'll go so well with your tail!
Hahaha fair enough then. Good luck!
Rebeckah, those sequins look fab! :)
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Thanks! I've bought my town out of E6000 so I had to work on something else u til I could find more hahaha.
I have to order in my e600 via USA sellers on amazon xD so I feel your pain haha
Nothing like an impending meetup to get my butt in gear, lol.
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Omg that is so cute!!!
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Pirate mermaid!
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Love it!! I just got my top mermaid ginger made me :) I wanted a shell top that was very simple yet comfy, so I asked her to make one. It's SO cute AND comfy!!http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05...d210b182b3.jpg
Cool :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Aziara
It's actually just fake foliage, but it looks seaweedy to me :) I got it at red dotQuote:
Originally Posted by Rebekah.fish
Love the pirate flag top. :)
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Here's my first top! I got the silicone starfish from the Mermaid Atlantis's Etsy shop. I plan to make my next one similar to this, but with blue shells.
That pirate flag top looks so comfortable!!
Ruby, I can't see your pic D: dunno if it's just me though
I cant see the pic either! :(
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fixed it!
So many leaves!
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I Know! It took me a whole week to hand-sew those leaves on! I probably stabbed myself at least 10 times with my damn needle!:rolleyes: I think I will simply order a top from Atlantis or Mernation for my next tail!
Only 10 times?? I'm impressed. I felt like a sieve after sewing my leaves on XP
Made my top and headband!
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Everything has such amazing tops!
I was able to snag some stuff today for great prices. Most was half off and I had a 20% off coupon that worked on sale items too! All the greenery is plastic since I didn't want to worry about fabric leaves getting worn out or gross. And I have a wealth of pearls I can add~
http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...516_233838.jpgI'm still trying to decide if I want synthetic or natural shells for the bulk of the cups...
Sales are so lovely. I used natural shells for mine and they're a bit heavy, but I don't feel like they're too much weight for me to swim with. Just giving you my experience.
After it was pointed out that you literally cannot see my white top against my very very white skin, I added some netting for contrast!
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For those that have used silicone objects- how have you attatched them to a bra? I'm starting on mine and dont want to cover the cups entirely in greenery if it will impede how they attatch.
I used GE silicone to attach the silicone seashells to a bikini top base, then E6000 to attach the netting to the bikini. The glue and the silicone haven't done anything strange so far, but I only attached it yesterday morning.
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Silicone only cures to silicone. Since most hardware silicone isn't safe for prolonged contact with skin (and it can saturate through the bra and make contact that way) I would get silpoxy or a small thing of premium silicone to attach them.
(This is the reason I sell my shells and starfish pairs with a felt backing on them. Makes things easier on the customers)
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