One thing I've always wanted to go with my tail is a pair of webbed gloves. I made a prototype pair out of liquid latex that worked pretty well, though I lost them at a pod swim.
my Prototype:
So I decided to make another pair out of good slip-casting latex, and add 3D scales this time. I had a problem with the first pair falling down while I was wearing them, so by adding scales I hope the stiffness will help keep them up.
First, I sewed a spandex glove.
I also made a wrist fin out of spandex, stuffing the spines with pool noodle. (I lost the mold for the last pair I'd made.)
Then, I started brushing on the latex (while wearing the glove). After the first layer dried, I put on another and pressed on the molded scales while the latex was still wet so it would bond.
This is what I have right now: I ran out of latex making the second glove and will have to go pick up another tub so I can start the painting process.
I chose to leave the latex flesh colored and paint it later because painting something one-handed while wearing the glove on your other hand is really, really hard. I couldn't paint the spandex itself because, as I discovered, using acrylic paint prevents the latex from soaking through the spandex and bonding properly, which will make it peel off.
I shall upload some more progress pics, and hopefully the finished product in a few days.
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