Giant Clam Shell Prop

[MarkF]

Sea Pearl, without worrying price, what can you afford, how big is perfect. Have you seen what you thought was perfect with a picture?

[Mermaid Morgann]

I have access to a larger one that's seven feet across at its widest point so I can safely say that the smaller, the better. Transporting it is a nightmare and it can only be used for large-scale events like conventions.

I definitely love your shell. It's an adorable color and it looks perfect!

[MermaidBrandie]

Thinking of a collapsible one made with spring steel (think pop up hamper), pool noodles and a fabric skin. It's gotta fit in a Corolla. Hmmmm

HAHAHA I want one too, but -- like you -- mine ALSO has to fit in a corolla!

[Mermaid Momo]

Kariel has one for sale! http://www.mermaidkariel.com/go-shop...egory=12126805
It's a bit expensive though, going for $599
From her post on facebook seems like she had them custom made.

[AniaR]

I think linden has one too. They were all ordered from the same place I think Kariel just ordered extra to sell

[Mermaid Galene]

If an affordable version of an inflatable clamshell surfaced somewhere, I would be all over it! But $600? Pass.

[LauraLWatson]

Yeah, and I need something that can get wet. We're always around water and I just don't want to worry about a safety issue. Our giant clam shell will be finished March 15. I ended up hiring the technical director at the theater I act at to make it for me- my brother in law just couldn't with time and materials to experiment. But Brad is a scenic designer and it's going to look amazing. I will post pictures as it progresses!

[Mermaid Galene]

I look forward to seeing that, Laura!

[Mermaid Harmony]

If anyone is interested Kariel has two still on her site, I think it's like 500 plus shipping.

[LauraLWatson]

If anyone is interested Kariel has two still on her site, I think it's like 500 plus shipping.

$599 + shipping from Hawaii and it's not water proof.

But it sure does look cool.

[Mermaid Kariel]

I offer Giant Inflatable Clam shells on my web site store. www.mermaidkariel.com

[Mermaid Wesley]

That's wonderful.


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[Princess Pearl]

OOOOH! I have found THINGS!!!!

http://www.frontgate.com/sanibel-she...953?redirect=y


http://www.qualitypooltoys.com/sl90515.html

They're waterproof, and would work just as well on land as in a pool (though maybe not the second one if you have a sequined tail).

[Talia]

Ooh, Pearl, that pink shell!!

But they won't ship to my country...

[Mermaid Wesley]

I love the look of that, but i am a CHEAP mermaid. I could make that with some pool floats and some outdoor fabric. I actually think I'm going to make a giant seashell throne once i finish my nice tail.

[LauraLWatson]

My giant clam shell is being built TODAY and I should have it Friday for our debut event Saturday! We used these photos, combined all into one.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Oh look! It is me!
(I hate that shell. Just a little )

These three combined will make a very nice sitting spot!

[LauraLWatson]

[QUOTE=Aysun_the_Mermaid;181076]Oh look! It is me!
(I hate that shell. Just a little )

TELL ME ABOUT YOUR SHELL!!! What worked, what didn't, what would you change, etc. I had no one to ask.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Haha. Well... it is concrete, which is okay, but the edges are a bit rough (the scalloped lip bit) so we have to be careful about our fluke rubbing on it.
It stays in that location year round.

The back is at a bad angle, so you can't really sit up straight.

It has water in it, which is kinda dumb, but the big thing is keeping the drain from clogging when kids inevitably toss rocks in it. And the water gets gross looking fast.

It could also benefit from being a bit deeper (front to back, not up and down) if it were, it would be more comfortable to sit it. One could have their legs straight with a draped fluke instead of the kind of awkward angle now. It works for me (5'5") but some of the taller girls had issues in the past.

We kinda stand on the "meat" of the oyster to put our tails on, because we have to get in costume in the place we perform. So that could be a touch flatter. Sometimes I stand with my heels in trench-y bit.

(Also, I think I recall it being said that FinFolk had a part in the design/construction. This is not accurate. It was created by the grounds crew at Scarby.)

If I missed anything, let me know!

[LauraLWatson]

This is all GREAT to know!!! Thank you so much!