Raina's 'new' sequinned tail!

[AniaR]

So as a few may remember, I have an old MermaidFX tail, from years ago, my practice tail! I decided I wanted to sequin it, so it could be used as a back-up tail, but I can't sew to save my life. So I hired Illonka Papp to do it for me! I bought all the sequins and had them shipped to her, I shipped her the tail but left the monofin at home (it's very easy to take in and out since the fluke isn't glued down in anyway yet- and since it's so well fitted we probably wont glue it down) I picked out colours but told her to do her own design! She's totally sewing it all by hand right now, and making amazing progress. With her permission I am sharing these photos from her instagram account for the progress.







she's doing a koi style and the entire tail will be sequinned. She's a champ. No way to glue it, as no glue bonds to the stretch vinyl. Too shiny!

[MermaidHyli]

I've been following this on instagram, its such a beauty! Can hardly wait to see the finished product!

[MerEmma]

WOW! It's coming along AMAZINGLY! I can't wait to see it all done! <3

[Ariadne]

So. Many. Sparkles. My little heart can't take the splendor! Cannot wait to see the finished product.

[AniaR]

it's really great because Mimi's tail my old mertailor one, has literal holes in it that cant even be patched. Paint wont even bond to it anymore. She has to fix it after every single gig. So this will be a transition tail for her until I get her a merbellas tail

[PearlieMae]

Lovely! I can't wait to see it progress!

[Merman Arion]

it's really great because Mimi's tail my old mertailor one, has literal holes in it that cant even be patched. Paint wont even bond to it anymore. She has to fix it after every single gig. So this will be a transition tail for her until I get her a merbellas tail

A transition tail soon-to-be awesome with all these sequins and a Merbella tail for her?? Wow! You make a great boss!

Are you looking for a cute merman in your squad? I would love to join if that means to work for you LOL

[Echidna]

Aren't you a bit far away for that?

If you're willing to travel, you could consider joining my merballet-team as, say, a special guest?
(There were a few couples synchro swimming on the sl party yesterday, that gave me ideas)

[Miyu]

Oh my goodness Raina, I love it! It's going to be beautiful... I'm loving the gold

I'm falling more and more in love with sequin tails... even if I have to replace sequins on the regular, whatever, any tail is going to need maintenance work done on it if it's anything more than a costume tail!

Transition tail? That's going to be flashy enough to be a "dream tail"!

[Ashe]

Oh yesh finally! Really excited to see the final tail!!
And you said that the tail is vinyl? What's it like? Stretchy, draggy, etc.? I've been eying that material for a while...

[Mermaid Adriel]

I love how it's coming *_* Just a great job! <3

[AniaR]

it's a transition tail because it fits me, lol. Mimi is an AMAZON. She is tall! She needs her own custom made tail at some point instead of my hand-me-down ones! lol

It's stretch vinyl, so it stretches to fit most sizes. Only problem with it is that water doesn't flow through it at all, and it drags. So I will have to put some drainage holes in it I think. I'm going to wait til I can test it out when it's done to try and figure out what else can be done or if I should glue the fin down.

[Mermaid Lorelei]

So glad to hear Mimi is getting a new tail! That poor girl needs one. XD

[Ariel-Starfish]

oooh so shiny!

[MermaidMimi]

This is so beautiful, I couldn't have imagined it prettier!!! I wanna cry of happiness. It looks so perfect already!! Raina, I cannot thank your generous heart enougj. Xoxox

[AniaR]

Yay mimi so glad you joined mernetwork! Be sure to post in the introduction thread. <3

[Cordelia]

I made a non-stretch vinyl tail and I had to leave most of the fluke open to cut down on drag, but I like that there is a little more rigidity to it. I'm excited to see how the sequined tail turns out!

[Ashe]

How durable is it? Does it get scuffed up easily? And oh my gosh Raina, that is so nice of you! Again haha!

Welcome to MerNetwork Mimi!!

[Cordelia]

It's held up pretty well for two summers of use. There are two little scratches on the back heel where I was not being careful and scrapped it on a rock. But it really is hard to see.

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Can't wait to see this Raina!