So a few months ago, I decided that I would make a neoprene tail using the Hydra monofin I got for my birthday (modified by my boyfriend). We brought the neoprene and cutting it out to the shape of me wearing the monofin, but had to put it on hold while I went travelling.
But I'm back now, and with summer coming I'm eager to get it finished! This is what we've done so far
And the monofin
Because I do most of my swimming off of the back of a small boat, I need to be able to put the tail on and take it off easily in the water. Which means a zip. We then thought of the idea of covering it with individual scales to conceal the zipper. I'm planning on painting the scales with pearlescent white paint and glitter to make them look a little more 3D effect, and painting the edges with gold to conceal the black. I'll use a similar effect on the fluke too.
Here's the plans that I've drawn up
The next step from here is probably to find someone who can sew the two pieces of neoprene together and install the zip, because I don't have a sewing machine or the skills to sew neoprene. I'll keep updating this thread as we (hopefully!) make progress.
I'm excited!
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