I'm loving that second one too... Where did you find these stencils? They're amazing!
I'm loving that second one too... Where did you find these stencils? They're amazing!
Also known as Salina Tideglow
I did them up on the computer. No idea how I'm going to make a stencil out of them...
Maybe my local print shop can make stencils?
Oh wait! I just found THIS!
I'm going to use a Joann coupon and go pick one up tomorrow! If I'm feeling better, that is.
Last edited by Mermaid Dottie; 05-26-2013 at 02:07 PM.
Mermaid Dottie
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Scale Stencils!
Mermaid Dottie
ATTENTION: Please use extreme caution when feeding the mermaid. Failure to do so could result in loss of digits.
Mermaid Dottie,Originally Posted by Mermaid Dottie
WOW you did awesome.... now spill the secret! What did you use for the template material, plastic I can see, but what kind, how thick? Also I have one of those tools from Joanns, which tip did you use and did you heat it up to cut the plastic?
I am really impressed! These scales are going to be so easy to transfer using a template! Great idea!
Mermaid Marla
Once a Mermaid, always a mermaid!
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HAHA! no secret, Marla!
I just bought an old plastic binder from the DI for $0.50. I used the curved tip of the tool, which I plugged into the wall. It came out SO much nicer than if I had used a knife or scissors.
What I'm really wishing I had now is an Airbrush.....
Mermaid Dottie
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Swatch tests....
So, I apparently suck at painting, even when I have a stencil......
I'm thinking I need some orange, or yellow....
I dunno. Suggestions, anymer? really. Anymer at all....
Mermaid Dottie
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Dottie can you email me a copy of those so I can make a template?
Be Happy Swim Free
Of my scale design? What for?
Mermaid Dottie
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SO I can make a template for my spandex tail. If that is ok with you. If not no problems.
Be Happy Swim Free
Yeah, I don't mind. Just give credit, is all.
Mermaid Dottie
ATTENTION: Please use extreme caution when feeding the mermaid. Failure to do so could result in loss of digits.
Thank you Dottie. Now when I print this out I can put random scales on my tail.
Be Happy Swim Free
Dottie, try painting an orange base over the neoprene then make sure the stencil is securely in place with some tape or whatever you wanna use then pain the scales in the gold and white with a little coral or copper added in.
or you could do a coral colored base or a yellow or copper base but i think orange or coral would work better to accent the gold and white of the scales
Little Sailor, Little fool, your better heed the golden rule
do unto other just as you, would like to to have them do to you
you think you can just walk away,but no, it doesn't work that way
see once your mine, your'll always be
I never give anything for free...
That came out better, I think. Then I'll add the white detailing. Thanks Calypso! the yellow base makes quite a difference.
Mermaid Dottie
ATTENTION: Please use extreme caution when feeding the mermaid. Failure to do so could result in loss of digits.
Looks great!
Mermaids have more fun
That is pretty.
Be Happy Swim Free
Its beautiful.
Glad my suggestion worked out for you
Little Sailor, Little fool, your better heed the golden rule
do unto other just as you, would like to to have them do to you
you think you can just walk away,but no, it doesn't work that way
see once your mine, your'll always be
I never give anything for free...
I found a red fabric marker at Joann's today as well, when I went back for more paint. I'm gonna trace around each scale with it.
Mermaid Dottie
ATTENTION: Please use extreme caution when feeding the mermaid. Failure to do so could result in loss of digits.
Its going to turn freaking epic! I can't wait to see the finished work
Little Sailor, Little fool, your better heed the golden rule
do unto other just as you, would like to to have them do to you
you think you can just walk away,but no, it doesn't work that way
see once your mine, your'll always be
I never give anything for free...
So, I'm really loving this marker..... what do you think?
Mermaid Dottie
ATTENTION: Please use extreme caution when feeding the mermaid. Failure to do so could result in loss of digits.
OMG It's freakin perfect!!!
So, I'm really loving this marker..... what do you think?
Little Sailor, Little fool, your better heed the golden rule
do unto other just as you, would like to to have them do to you
you think you can just walk away,but no, it doesn't work that way
see once your mine, your'll always be
I never give anything for free...
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