Thank you everyone! your support is so encouraging! My tech guy (aka dad) and I are getting into the deep discussions of how to get the blue and white pigments to blend evenly on the mold. In other words, silicone day is coming up!! It won't be long now, and my child will finally start coming into form! (yes I'm calling the tail my child. I'm also going to name her, but I don't know what yet.) So in other words, very excited!! Happy mermaiding everyone!