Soo, i just got through reading almost every post on here i could find about fabric tails to answer the few questions i have. i thought i got close with the post about adding flare, but when i read it, although useful, still didn't help me find answers. I have no choice but to add another post lol bear with me..

So, like many others that are just starting out/don't have a big budget, i am at the drawing table working on the schematics of my fabric mermaid tail. I am starting my frame from the silhouette of a finis foil(not really a good choice, from whats I've seen but I'm not about to just toss this one away). I currently have my eye on a black/metallic mermaid scale spandex nylon as the base of the tail, now the questions that come in are:
1. i want to add fins, not make my fluke using this fabric, but instead, using clear shower curtain... has anyone ever attempted this and if so, any advice to give? i know Hannah has used vinyl for her fluke, but she also has used neoprene as her fabric, so its stronger.
2. accent scales: although this fabric already has scales printed into it, i want to outline patches using what is known as puffy paint, or scribbles? but i know those aren't water proof. BUT at the same time, i know that some paint isn't and can be waterproofed using certain clear coats.. so the question is, what would be a good idea to use for water proofing on this kind of material?
3. if said shower curtain is used for added fins, and i want to make 'veins' on said fins, would it be a good idea to use hot glue gun or some kind is silicon caulk for said fins?
4. again to the shower curtain: also looking for paint that can be put on this sort of materiel. Ive seen the posts from Little Orca(you are an awesome inspiration btw) and others about what paint to use for fabric, could i use that for shower curtain as well?

Wont be starting this for a few months due to hunting down supplies off the internet to send to the ship, but it gives me time to answer all the questions. And hey, maybe I'll actually have more room on land to do this than i would on the ship lol

I thank you all who read and respond for taking the time to!

Swim on everyone!