PearlieMae's Silicone Tail Journey

The result looks really nice! So, you used polyester casting resin to make your little molds? Are you using this for the real tail? Are you backing it with anything? Also, did you use Sorta Clear silicone or dragonskin because the label on the parts say "Sor"? Sorry for the questions xD

Thanks! Is the iridescent fabric waterproof? Will it last long?

Holy mother of god! :jawdrop: SO PRETTEH !!

How much paint did you use to get the silicone that vivid blue color if you don't mind my asking? This is coming along fantastically pearlie!!!


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Oh I figured it was pigment, I just tend to group it all under the larger category of paint. Haha. I was just wondering how much? It seems like it's very dark compared to a lot of them that I've seen.


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That is so right Pearlie. I also dislike the "painted look"
By the way.... HAPPY THANKSGIVING all!!!

:$ I agree. They're all beautiful :dance:

I love the round curvy feminine lines. Very graceful and elegant.

Amazing sculpting job! I can't wait to see how this will turn out!

Beautiful fluke pearlie! You are so inspiring and talented :) It always makes me smile when I see all the neat things you've been up to!

What resin are you using? I'm interested in trying something new.....I can't use shell shock until the spring...it's just too cold here and there's no way I'm using that stuff inside! :)

Thanks pearlie! Shell shock is expensive too...$62/gallon if I remember correctly. Does this stuff let off a lot of fumes? Shell shock does and that's why I have to use it outside. Your shell molds look great! I think I will have to give this a try. I love experimenting :)

your completed fluke sculpture looks great... and this fin.... your doing awesome!

Such a pretty fin shape :)

just curious....have you tried this stuff? http://www.micromark.com/CR-900-High...l-oz,8154.html

it takes longer to cure, but it says it's high strength....I wonder if it would be worth the extra waiting time? How strong are your molds? Sorry for all the questions!

i would of never thought of using batting this way. If it works well for you, I might have to try it.

I cant wait to see it! How much longer until you de-mold it?

Looks great! What type of mold release did you use?

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Originally Posted by PearlieMae

Oh my! Thank you all so much!

I do hope to be able to offer tails in the near future, but a lot of what is going into this tail are some prototypical concepts that I can't prove without building and trying it full size. For instance, I don't know what kind of drag the sections might have in the water; I'm constructing a Lexan monofin that will be permanently integral to the fluke; I have some tailoring ideas for the shape of the waist area to prevent gapping; an idea for heel concealment...lots of untested ideas that may or may not work. This might end up being a costume tail strictly for dry (party, parade) /shallow water (pool, lake) use if any of the non-typical silicone tail techniques I use fail.

Personally, I am an extremely strong swimmer (distance), and will have to take that into consideration in commissions (if I get that far! :D ) for future tails for other people... I would like to think the tails I make are not only beautiful and functional, but also works of art! Haute couture meets Mythos!

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Then again, I might just be kinda nuts.

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YES! Pearlie Mae, you are doing one of the most complex handmade tail jobs I've been watching. It's been a ride worth waiting for. You seem to not only work very fast (mine had to be somewhat rushed, as the research was several months & actual production & photoshoots was done in only 4), and completely in love with what you are creating. I commend you & your hardwork! This is going to be one ofthe most fintastical tails out there & you are inspiring me for my future Tail II. Thank you for sharing your tail-making journey with us. Excellent progress, love all your detail shots & all!

Lucky duck! It took me forever to scrape all the clay out of Eva's fluke mold! :)

the mold looks GREAT! I love your tiny little fluke mold! Is it about Barbie size? It's so cute!

You really are doing a fantastic job! You come up with all sorts of awesome ideas :) I can't wait to see this tail and what you come up with next!

ROFL!!! One of each! Paint each scale a different color?! I see your dilemma, though! You had been talking greens and purples and golds, right?

Is that makeup? LOL I've been wanting to test with eyeshadow for awhile now.