PearlieMae's Silicone Tail Journey

[Koral]

I didn't plan on showing an entire project, just get answers to a few of my questions outside of filling Pearlie's inbox as requested. Pearlie started with caulk and graduated, so I figured she could help with existing knowledge. Terribly sorry.

[Koral]

I haven't priced Dragonskin in a while, never priced pigment, but I know from the resin alone, I can't yet afford those kinds of molds. I didn't need the tail to last forever, just wanted to do what I could the way I wanted before April then work on a better one later.

No biggie. Thanks for everything.

[Seatan]

I think the "do you have a thread" question was maybe more of a polite way of asking you to make one so that everyone could help you there instead of filling up PearlieMae's thread with your tail project. It could get confusing, as this thread is already really long, and is specifically about one tail by one mer.

Especially since you're making a caulk tail instead of a platinum cure tail.

No, I really did just want to know if she had a thread. Wasn't trying to imply anything.

[Seatan]

I haven't priced Dragonskin in a while, never priced pigment, but I know from the resin alone, I can't yet afford those kinds of molds. I didn't need the tail to last forever, just wanted to do what I could the way I wanted before April then work on a better one later.

No biggie. Thanks for everything.

You can get a trial size and have plenty to make molds of small things (if you WANT to make molds) for around $25.00. You don't need a gallon. Not trying to pressure you into making molds at all, I just wanted you to know that you don't need expensive resin to make molds.

325 Smooth Cast on Amazon

Pigment is about $10-$12 per bottle, and the bottle will last FOREVER. You can also use discount powder eyeshadow from Amazon. For $42 I got 40 different colors and there is a good amount of pigment in each bottle.

Eyeshadow on Amazon

Hope your project goes well!

[Koral]

I was going by the calculations on the website, for the dimensions I figured my scale "sheet" would be, I'm not sure how thick it would have to be...

Regardless, I'll still have to wait to buy anything else, job hunting is not going well since shit hit the fan (I'm ready for the new year to start). It's nice to know I don't need a whole gallon for a paper sized mold, however thick. You two are helpful though, I am grateful, believe me.

[Seatan]

Oh, you were probably thinking of a full size scale sheet. Neither Pearlie nor I made full scale sheets since we did individual scaling. I understand the job hunt thing and money being tight--hope your search is very fruitful so you can continue on in your tail quest.

[Anahita]

No, I really did just want to know if she had a thread. Wasn't trying to imply anything.

Whoopsie. My bad.

And sorry, Koral. I totally misread Seavanna's statement with the tone I would have written it in. (I feel like there's a better word in English for it, because it's not really "tone" but I can't figure out the word I'm actually trying to use.)

[Fifi Tigg]

Now that looks interesting

[Seraphina Suds]

Ooooo!

[Meronica]

That is so awesome!

[PearlieMae]

Anyone have a quick and way easy to clean plasticine from an intricate resin mold?

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Anyone have a quick and way easy to clean plasticine from an intricate resin mold?

Wait for it to dry, then turn mold inside out, or as far as you can to pop it out like a pea.

[PearlieMae]

The mold is solid, but I will try chilling it to chip the clay out! Thanks!

[Mermaid Jaffa]

if the plasticine melts in water, you could try soaking it overnight.

[Mermaid Lyra]

Ok. I literally just read from page 1-96.. and I am so freakin excited. I have never been more inspired to make a tail... I mean I had already started working on making one from craft foam but was getting wary about seams and Pearlie.. You are a goddess! and I am so happy you are a mermaid and this whole thread is just filled with the best energy!!!!
This has me thinking I'll try and do something similar.. but is giving me the courage to try something new and extreme for me! Then again.. I made a dragon this year? so..
BUT YAY PEARLIE YOU SEEM SO SO SO NICE AND HELPFUL!! THANK YOU!

[PearlieMae]

Awww! Aren't you so sweet? Than you so much! I couldn't have done it without the love, encouragement, and genuine energy from the community!

Your Dragon is AMAZING! !

[Echidna]

^^agree!
Which one is it, Drogon?

Amazing cosplay too!

[Mermaid Lyra]

Yes! It is Drogon he's my baby lolll (made from lots of recycled materials.. water bottles and pool noodles...) If anyone has questions about him I'll happily answer!!!

THANK YOU PEARLIE!!! You are seriously my inspiration!!!
Echidna... Thank you thank you thank you!! Dany is one of my favorites (books mostly but I still love her in the show...) If only dragons were real XD

[Echidna]

If only dragons were real XD

Totally!!!
I watch the show only for them (if only I could skip the bloody rest lol).

However, if they were real, you can bet bounty hunters and other &%$!s would go out of their way to kill them, so maybe it's better the way it is.

[Mermaid Lyra]

That... is too true it's sad :/

(about the bounty hunters and such..) blahhhhhhhh