Just a quick tutorial for those of you wanting to make a mermaid top.......
Materials: faux OR real ion paw shells, wireless bra (nude), faux pearls beads, faux crystal beads, E6000 glue,needle and thread and Rust-Oleum crystal clear enamelIf you can NOT find a nude colored bra use the following; tan liquid fabric dye, bucket, spoon, and water. (opt.) stuffing
Dying the bra) Let's begin by dying your wireless bra. Using the tan fabric dye, hot water, a bucket and a spoon. Start by getting hot water from the sink into the bucket, you will need less than a quarter of a bucket. Next, add a cap full of the dye and toss the bra in. Let the bra sit in the dye until it is the perfect shade. Once your bra is the right color, remove it from the bucket and hang it to dry. (after it is less than damp you CAN toss it in the dryer.)
Step 1) Begin by decorating your top. You can use beads, faux sea stars, faux sand dollars, aquarium plants for seaweed, and so much more the their is no limit to creativity! To apply your accessories, use E6000 glue. Don't forget to come up with a design plan before applying your accessories! Sketch it!
Step 2) Now it's time to attatch your shells to your bra! Simply stuff the cup part of your bra with stuffing if it is not padded, then apply the shells using E6000 glue. Let the glue dry and try it out! Does it work? Good
Step 3) Applying more accessories to the rest of the top, not just the shells, really makes your top shine! If you are going to attatch beads to your bra, simply sew them on with nude colored thread and a needle!
Step 4) Enjoy your top!
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