Oh, yes! Base the other scales off of real stuff! I like snakes personally...lol
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Oh, yes! Base the other scales off of real stuff! I like snakes personally...lol
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Ooh! A snake scale mermaid tail would be so cool! Especially for those swamp mers out there!Quote:
Originally Posted by CoyoteWalker
Right? Right?!Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Sirenia
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No scales yet :( I'll check the post box tomorrow. Fins crossed they get here soon, because I am absolutely aching to see them!
Unfortunately my BF has been busy with his honours and hasn't been able to help me with my dummy (and I don't feel confident enough to do it alone), but I'll be seeing him on Thursday so we will send it out on Friday :)
I'm leaving for Sweden on the 7th, so I'm really anxious to get it all done before I go!
Rats! I sent them standard mail, so it might take a while.
It's really hard to make the dummy alone. And as much as I hate to admit it, school is more important that mermaiding. :(
Sweden! How exciting! Dress warm! :yay: How long will you be there?
I've made sure he doesn't feel bad for giving himself priority, because it absolutely is more important!
I'm going for 6 weeks :) it'll be my fourth time, but that doesn't make it any less exciting.
Wow! Christmas in Sweden must be pretty magical! Ha en underbar resa!
Tack så mycket ;)
Yeah, it is! They go all out :) they open their pressies on Christmas eve, too, so I don't have to wait as long xD
What part of Sweden are you heading to? Some of my best friends live in the Stockholm. <3
I figured, it was just a thought
I don't have a mold for plain round scales, but next time I'm making a molds, I'll throw some in and we can sseeee how they turn out! :)
I will be in Stockholm for a lot of my trip, I think! My relatives live there. I'll definitely be spending Christmas with them. I was thinking of posting in the respective pod to see if any Swedish mers lived anywhere near the places I'll be staying - it'd be cool to meet new people!
Aaw, too bad I won't be in Stockholm for the holidays, would have been nice too meet you. <:Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Melaina
Okay, so reading over this thread again, I just realized that my post looks super out of place. When reading new posts, I tend to get excited and wind up talking before I realize there's a whole other page after what I've read. So if my posts pop up really late, please forgive me! I get too eager!
Amestris, you are too cute!
This is where the quote button is super handy ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MermaidAmestris
I got my scales! :D
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I can't believe how beautiful the pearl one is. They're all beautiful, though! I think I'm the least keen on D; it's very similar to E, which I think is a nicer colour. I can't think of any colours I want to add, though :)
I'm so glad that you got them before you left on your trip! I'm so happy you like them!
Pearlie! As always your work is awesome!!
Melainia I love your inspiration pictures! So cool!! Your tail is going to be fintastic!! (heh see what i did there??)
Can't wait to see how this goes!
This tail is going to look amazing when it's all done!
I think so too! :)
BTW Pearlie, my dummy is in the mail<3
The scales look amazing :D
They're so sparkly :O :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Melaina
Looks great <3
Melaina, your tape mannequin arrived today! WOOHOOO! :yay:
HOORAY! All on my end is complete! Now I sit back and let you work your magic xD
I do hope I did it correctly!
Can't wait to see this!
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So I did some sketching, and...
...How many fins is too many fins? xD
http://i.imgur.com/GWTPTfZ.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/BSpMeGa.jpg
Just testing placement out, really. I don't want to be all fin. I do quite like the fins on the second one; the first is a bit too "faerie" for how I want this tail to look (though maybe it wouldn't be, with all the opal colours? Or just with fewer fins!)
I drew some massive heel fins and thought "ahaha these are too big" "no wait, these are okay..." "ahh man these are rockin~"
http://i.imgur.com/pksxQDc.jpg
I don't know how well they'd translate to real-life/swimming ability but I think they look pretty :3
I'm blocking in the clay for your fluke to get an idea of what it will look like in 3D...how do you feel about the four diamond shapes being faceted like gemstones?
I feel very strongly. Yes, ja, hai, si, oui.
I take it you want that, then? ;)
Aaaabsolutely :D
I'll be sending you some photos later this evening...I'm pinning scales to your mannequin and I am going to need your input.
Your tail will be ready before you know it! :mermaid kiss:
Eeeee! I'm buzzing!
Here's an unlisted video of the layout of your tail, Kelda, just to get an idea of the direction...it's not set in stone and can be changed any way you like. You let me know if you like it,
Also, I have more I am pinning on tonight. I would have sent it earlier, but I had to fix the laser cutter at work and it took all day!
This is in the dark room light of my living room, I will get daylight shots on the weekend. Photos to come under separate cover!
http://youtu.be/I6ccs9FRDmM
What do you think? (The dorsal side is really dark in the video, but there are a lot of colors... you'll see in the photos shortly!
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I await the photos with baited breath!
Oh my stars and garters!
Your work is so amazing! This is already so cool, it will be simply incredible when it is done.
I sent a couple of cellphone pics to your email address!
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Thanks Aysun! :D
hnngggg:rollover:
don't ... drool... :gah: