☆TAILMAKING REFERENCE INDEX☆
Below is an index of threads, videos, and other links for the making of every kind of tail. From spandex to dragon skin, from tail care to tail decoration. All the information you need to make a tail at your fingertips!
Please look through the sections and links/threads below BEFORE asking any tail making questions. We are ending up with a lot of repeated information and duplicate subject threads, so we'd like to cut down on that. Plus you need to do research yourself instead of relying on others to provide answers all the time
If you feel a thread or link should be added, post the URL in a comment and we will assess and possibly post it!
Basics:
The Original "How to Make a Mermaid Tail" by Sasha
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtwnOQg_KH8
MerNetwork Tailmaking FAQ
http://mernetwork.com/index/faq.php?faq=tailmaking
Materials and Supplies Information Page
http://mernetwork.com/index/content....s-and-Supplies
"Monofins, The Official Thread" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2909
"How to Modify (Extend) a Finis Rapid Monofin" by Moonflower
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4750
"Tips on Measuring for a Tail" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4157
"The Official How to Put On Your Mermaid Tail thread" by aniar
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5869
"Why we don't advise full silicone tails for your first tail." by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7106
"Chlorination How To: Making Latex Non Sticky" by AptaMer
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5421
"E6000 Poisoning" by AniaR
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?11962
Care and Maintenance:
"Tail Care and Maintenance, The Official Thread" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3108
"Archive: "Important Tail Care & Maintenance"" by Spindrift, originally by W
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?114
"Water Proofing Spray" by APhisOutofWater
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?208
"Tail Drying" by Blue Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1646
Lycra/Spandex tails:
"sewing lycra and other swim fabrics" by draggersprez
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1542
"How-to: Swimmable mermaid tail" by Colt-kun on deviantART
http://colt-kun.deviantart.com/art/H...tail-118291015
"Making of a Mermaid Tail" by Little Orca
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XARgUycggk
"Little Orca's New Tail" by Little_Orca
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?230
"Painted Spandex Tail" by LindseyLu
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?108
"Painting on fabric tails?" by mermaidwillow
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?481
"Starting my first tail!" by Taylor is a Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?192
Neoprene tails:
"Archive: "Sewing Neoprene"" by Wingéd Mermaid, Originally by malinghi
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?574
"Neoprene vs Neoprin" by Mermaid Lexia
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3374
"Where is the best place to order neoprene from?" by Coradion
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1342
"Found: Neoprene at JoAnn Fabrics" by Moonflower
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?238
"New Neoprene Tail In Progress" by Ide
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2310
"Neoprene Thickness" by taom
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?502
"Another "How I made my neoprene tail" thread" by *Celine*
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2487
"Starting a sequin tail!" (Neoprene with sequin trimming) by Mermaid Nyla
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1479
"Head Start on my two-week Neoprene Tail Construction" by SirenaSolaris
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1097
"Neoprene Glaucus atlanticus tail (aka Blue Sea Slug tail )" by Ilyena
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6332
Sequin tails:
"Hannah Fraser's Tails" by Wingéd Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?443
"Vector Enterprises 47mm Large Shell Sequins Order Thread" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4242
"Cartwright's Sequins - colour and durability reference" by Mermaid Melaina
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7426
"White sequin/latex/spandex tail" by Ilonka
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2452
"Transforming a neoprene tail into a sequin tail" by *Celine*
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7135
"***Starting a Sequin Tail***" by Mermaid Saphira
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?535
"Marissa's Alex plus tail makeover" by Ilonka
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5299
"Large Seashell Sequins for Sequin Tails!!!" by MermaidBonnie
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2911
"nina's sequin mermaid tail quest" by NixieOona
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?8354
"another sequin tail" by Mermaid Enora
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?10235
Partial tin cure silicone and latex tails:
"Archive: "Using ALEX for Tails"" by Wingéd Mermaid, originally by Capt Nemo
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?553
"Safety Considerations for working with tails made from Alex Plus" by Mermaid Shelly
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1026
TailFlip article on using ALEX Plus
http://issuu.com/t_obrecht/docs/tail_flip_issue_1 (Page 10)
"Latex (slip casting) and neoprene tail tutorial" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3838
"If Not Alex then what.... ?" by Mermaid Citrine
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2908
Melbels tutorial on ALEX Plus tails, inspired by Raven of Merbellas original tutorial
http://missfit1023.deviantart.com/ar...rial-209421264
"Silicone caulking- Why do I never see anything about it?" by Moonflower
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1499
"Hiding a zipper with a dorsal fin?" by Mermaid Jewel
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1126
"Ariel Tail Construction Begins!!!" by julessweetie
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?209
"Silicone & Fabric fins - Progress Pictures" by Moonflower
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1610
"First Tail, a Hybrid Adventure" by Reef Fish
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?12581
Molded slip casting latex and platinum silicone tails:
FAQ Latex and Silicone Tails
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1894
Andrew's Tail Making Journey
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?405
How-to guide that's just made from adapting Dr. Seaweed's thread (no filler posts)
http://mernetwork.com/imgs/ATJ.pdf
"Star's First Tailmaking Experience" by Star
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?587
"Fantasea FX's first casted latex tail!" Ilonka
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1788
"Full Silicone Tal Tutorial - In the works" by Kanti
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2089
"Lorelei's First Silicone Tail Attempt!" by Mermaid Lorelei
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1178
"Jazz's H2O Style Silicone Mermaid Tail Process" by jazz2453
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5525
"Jessica's dragonskin tail" by Jessica
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5697
"Julz's First Latex Tail attempt" by Mermaid Julz
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?5855
"Jazz's Second Dragonskin Tail" by jazz2453
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6103
"Jessica's Second Dragonskin Tail" by Jessica
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6373
"Silicone Mermaid Tail Tutorial" by jazz2453
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6947
"Mizuko's Silicone Tail" by Mizuko
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4604
"Mer gal's tail in process" by Mer-gal
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9553
"Silicone hates me! why won't it CURE!!!!" by Elle
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7118
"Dragon Skin on Neoprene?" by Little_Orca
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3161
"How can I fix a clay mold that keeps cracking?" by Jinx
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2624
"Tail sizing and Tail Form / double - expanding foam?" by Paisley777
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6940
Instructable Silicone Tail Tutorial by Rogue Siren
http://www.instructables.com/id/Silicone-Mermaid-Tail/
Paint and decor:
"Archive: "Scale Painting Video and Quick Tail Preview"" by , Originally by Courtney Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?577
"JACQUARD--- Paints Creators of "Lumiere" " by Little_Orca
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3182
"Wanna Get Awesome Powdered Pigments?! Go to ETSY! " by jazz2453
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?6913
"No Heat Fixative for Screen Printing Inks" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?3623
"Createx Paint Stores" by SeaVixen
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2238
"Airbrush System" by leeloo
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2122
"Createx or Jacquard on Neoprene?" by SireniaSolaris
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1072
Archive: "What kind of paint to use?" by Winged Mermaid
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?575
"What to use as fringe?" by Mermaid Aqua
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1329
"Free tail Template" by draggersprez
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?1917
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