Lorelei's First Silicone Tail Attempt!

I've already had to fix the foot pockets on the rapid twice now. Each pocket has had problems, but I just keep gluing them back together. XD I'm hoping the new fin has stronger pockets. They seem stronger at first glance though.

Hahaha, yeah, I know. I keep promising stuff. I've just been dealing with a bunch of health stuff (since early september actually) and they're finally getting better. That, and I've been dealing with a lot of college issues too. This week should finish off all of the madness. (FINALLY) So yeah, it should start getting exciting around here pretty quick.

It's coming along nicely! :D I cant wait to see the rest.

Thank you. :>

Update time!

My fluke mold has finally reached the last stages. I have an hour or so left of work on it and then I'm finally done with the thing. X'P (Detail work takes a long freaking time.) Hopefully it will be worth the wait and you guys will be able to enjoy it as much as I am.

As for the monofin, it works wonderfully! I have to tweak it a little bit to make it more comfortable (and easier to put on), but it swims like a dream! I was going to get some video of me swimming in it yesterday, but I completely forgot. I had the camera with me and everything. Oh well. I'll get video of it all eventually. :P

In silicone news, I've poured two new fins. I have yet to paint them, but I'll put up pictures once they're colored. If you're curious, they are two parts of my dorsal fin. (I'm trying a different look for the dorsal ridge than I usually see). Hopefully it will work out well.

I've also come up with a new belt design that I hope goes over well. It's definitely different than your standard netting belt (though I have one of those too.) I'm going for something of a fabric and metal look.

I think that's it for the moment, other than some scattered clothing news. Wish me well as I keep this up! (Lord knows I need the help.)



Oh! I almost forgot. My guy (Orion as some of you know him) and I will hopefully be making the final mold of the scales this weekend! Let's hope everything goes as planned. O.O

Photos plox! =D

what your doing sounds amazing! and i love the designs for the tail, the stripes and fins are so original compared to most mermaids tails!!!! :D
im a newbie so i came onto this thread pretty late, but keep up the great work!!!!!! :)

Progress photos, because you've asked for them. :>

http://i50.tinypic.com/necm1k.jpg
This is an example of raw, uncolored silicone. As you can see, it's not entirely clear, but it is definitely translucent.

http://i45.tinypic.com/28tc0b7.jpg
My main dorsal fin. I'm not done painting it yet, but you can kind of get an idea as to where my color scheme is going. ;P This is how it appears in the sun.

http://i46.tinypic.com/mahxqx.jpg
And here it is in the shade. You can see that even when it is colored, it is still somewhat transparent.

http://i48.tinypic.com/33w9y4h.jpg
Just for fun. :P Meet my dog Dominoe.

And thank you so very much Natasha!

Omg! :D it looks great!
Do you paint the silicone then put more silicone over it? or.. ?

Wow loving this forum! May I ask, What are the scales made out of? :)

puppypuppypuppypuppy~!

Loving the progress photos. How long do you think it will take to make the entire tail?

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Omg! :D it looks great!
Do you paint the silicone then put more silicone over it? or.. ?

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Thanks! The color is actually mixed into the silicone. It is known as intrinsic painting. :>

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Wow loving this forum! May I ask, What are the scales made out of? :)

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I'm glad you like it! And the scales are made out of foam. They are the model for the scales that will eventually be made of silicone.

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puppypuppypuppypuppy~!

Loving the progress photos. How long do you think it will take to make the entire tail?

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Haha, she's a silly dog. She was crawling up my leg to try and get my attention. She doesn't like it when I'm on the laptop for too long. XD

The time is mostly dependent on my school work right now. If I had absolutely nothing else demanding my time, I'd probably have it all done in a week.

It is looking wonderful!!! Keep it up girl!!! I believe in you! It is going to look great!

My next tail will definitely be silicone, many more possibilities with it than latex. I want a white/trancelucent tail.

Can't wait to see yours, its going to be beautiful!

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It is looking wonderful!!! Keep it up girl!!! I believe in you! It is going to look great!

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My next tail will definitely be silicone, many more possibilities with it than latex. I want a white/translucent tail.

Can't wait to see yours, its going to be beautiful!

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Ah, thank you both. Considering that you two have already made stunning tails, your words mean a lot. :>

Looking great! Can't wait to see more!

Thanks Winged!

Update of the day! I cut my monofin to shape! It's all ready to go in the tail now.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...12773111_o.jpg

In related news, I added a new necklace to my Etsy. For those who don't know, my Etsy was established as a tail fund. Every little bit helps! Please feel free to buy something! :'O

Love the shape of the monofin :)

Thank you. :>

^{IT'S DONE! My fluke is FINALLY completely clayed out. I feel like my fingers are going to fall off, and I'm so tired that I'm not really thinking straight (its been a long day) but IT'S DONE! Now I just have to mold it in Shell Shock and pour silicone! I'm so freaking excited! And yes. I will post pictures eventually. For now, I'm going to finally go to bed.}