PearlieMae's Silicone Tail Journey

[PearlieMae]

I used the leftover clay fluke master to make a pair of side and heel fins. I modified two areas to make them, and built clay walls around them, poured my resin, and just pulled them from the clay! I will be pouring the first part of the fins tonight!

The oil based clay is oily enough that it just releases from the resin...here's some pictures!

[JessieMermaid]

AMAZING!!!!!!! This tail of yours is going to be.....theres not even a word for this......

[PearlieMae]

Hahaha! Thanks, Jessie! I just want to finish it so I can swim in it!

[Mermaid Wesley]

So beautiful, pearlie!


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[MermaidBrandie]

can't wait to see this all done!!!

[JessieMermaid]

Pearlie be sure you get video of your swim. I'm sure we are all going to faint when we see it finished and in the water!

[Azurin Luna]

Oooh! Nice Can't wait to see the whole tail together

[Mermaid Wesley]

I may have missed it, but did you say how much pearlex you used?

[PearlieMae]

Since I mix such small batches, I use tiny amounts...but overall, I've done this entire tail and still have lots left...

Jessica might be better able to tell you if you are pouring a whole scale sheet or fluke at once.

[Mermaid Wesley]

I'm not doing it all at once, I'm just wondering how much I need to buy


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[PearlieMae]

Ah...I bought one each of the interference colors in green, blue, and violet (.075 oz. each, about $5 each) and a 2 oz. bottle of dry pigment powder in black and purple, less than $10 each, and have barely put a dent in any of them...and the tail is nearly finished.

Example of the bottle can be seen here:
http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discou...ent-colors.htm

[Mermaid Wesley]

Thank you so so much! It's really good of you to help us all


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[MermaidKatrina]

I love the transparency! I've always liked transparency in monofins


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[PearlieMae]

Thank you so so much! It's really good of you to help us all


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Hey, no worries! I'm just sharing what I'm learning as I go. It's easy to be intimidated by unusual supplies and techniques, and no matter how much you might read on a subject, sometimes you just have to see someone DOING what you are trying to learn. Warts and all.

While I do have some sculpting, painting, crafting, and design experience, 90% of all this is simply effort and patience. I see so many people in a rush to get their tails done that they don't step back and consider if it's just right. Take your time and it will all come together!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Thanks pearlie!


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[tina8109]

Hi!)) I have one question) When you remove the silicone form it is necessary to rub Baby powder? After removal of forms to him stick dust. Do you have it?

[PearlieMae]

I don't know, yet. This is my first silicone tail. I think baby powder or cornstarch will be helpful in keeping the rubber from sticking to itself, and it will wash off easily, later. (I will try to use Google to translate this!)

Я не знаю,, но. Это мой первый силиконовый хвост. Я думаю, что детская присыпка или кукурузный крахмал будет полезно в соответствии резину от прилипания к себе, и она будет смыть легко, позже. (Я постараюсь использовать Google, чтобы перевести это!)

[Mertara]

oman.....just read through this entire thread....I don't even have words!!

[PearlieMae]

Hahaha! You could have made a tail in the time it took to read all this!

[Mertara]

omg I know...haha, well I skimmed a lot of it XD Gotta do something when I am feeding the guppy! (and now I am a Senior member yay!, lol)