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[Luna Dreamtide]

Does anyone know where to get fake lion paws? The real ones aren't rounded enough to fit the curve of my boobs and cuts into my skin even with a bra (because I wear a 32A aka, the bras next to the training bras) so I'm looking for a shell that won't dig into my skin or if it does it has rounded soft edges.

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Pearlie Mae sells Resin lions paw and clam shells in her store. They might be what you need

[Adalira]

Does anyone know where to get fake lion paws? The real ones aren't rounded enough to fit the curve of my boobs and cuts into my skin even with a bra (because I wear a 32A aka, the bras next to the training bras) so I'm looking for a shell that won't dig into my skin or if it does it has rounded soft edges.

Here are my top inspirations for what I'm looking to make




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I don't know what a fake lion paw is since the translation comes down to the real thing a fake paw from a lion and i don't believe that is what you are looking for lol.
I think you mean the big sea shells? Have you tried a costume store? They usually have the fake sea shell bra's.
I think here they call them hawai bra in the costume stores. Usually used for hawai themed costumes.

[Mermaid_Sarina]

Ooh Sarina, I love all the gears on your top! It gives off a great steampunk vibe. And the key in the middle is a nice touch.

Thanks Julianne!

[East coast mermaid]

@adarila you can always shop around for custom made silicone lion paws for a better fit as well.


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[Mermaid Momo]

I don't know what a fake lion paw is since the translation comes down to the real thing a fake paw from a lion and i don't believe that is what you are looking for lol.
I think you mean the big sea shells? Have you tried a costume store? They usually have the fake sea shell bra's.
I think here they call them hawai bra in the costume stores. Usually used for hawai themed costumes.

I've true both costume stores and amazon but a lot of them are made for C cups so they're huge on me still. I was thinking of a way to cut them down but the ones I looked at were solid plastic.


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[Mermaid Momo]

I'm all about the girlie!
I love these plastic shells, because they are lightweight, comfortable and can be painted to match any tail!Attachment 21923

these are what I'm looking for

[Calizaire]

Pearlie Mae makes and sells them from her Etsy shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/PearlieMae
I was actually just yesterday considering purchasing some but wasn't sure if they'd work for me, size wise. If you end up purchasing some, let me know how they worked for you!

[PearlieMae]

I have them here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/2110169...r-mermaid-tops



I'm a B and they fit me fine...and I can add resin inside for a push-up effect!

And I have another resin that is flexible (not shown)...it's a clear-ish amber color. I'm testing paints on them to make sure it doesn't flake off. I also have resin scallop shells, too!

[Calizaire]

I have them here: https://www.etsy.com/listing/2110169...r-mermaid-tops



I'm a B and they fit me fine...and I can add resin inside for a push-up effect!

And I have another resin that is flexible (not shown)...it's a clear-ish amber color. I'm testing paints on them to make sure it doesn't flake off. I also have resin scallop shells, too!

Oooo, jazzed about the potential for flexible ones, I hope you'll update when/if those become available!5
Question: your resin shell listing says they are "typically" 5 inches across. Does that mean you make other sizes? I have some 6 inch lion paw shells that when making a top with by attaching them over a top look good, but I want to make a shell top with just the shells drilled and some rope stringing them together, which has a lot less coverage. Anywho, held my 6 in shells sideways across my B cup boobies and boy, there was a lot of side boob going on. (Especially since they don't have much depth and kinda smoosh the boob out) which is what led me to looking for larger lion paws and intimately, yours. Short story long, do you make them in other dimensions?

[Ashton]

My unpolished abalone top [soon to be available on etsy] <3

[Mermaid Momo]

I'm gonna have to get my hands on some of your shells pearlie

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[Adalira]

That looks beautiful Ashton!

[Luna Dreamtide]

Ashton - you and your top look lovely! Great job.

[PearlieMae]

Oooo, jazzed about the potential for flexible ones, I hope you'll update when/if those become available!5
Question: your resin shell listing says they are "typically" 5 inches across. Does that mean you make other sizes? I have some 6 inch lion paw shells that when making a top with by attaching them over a top look good, but I want to make a shell top with just the shells drilled and some rope stringing them together, which has a lot less coverage. Anywho, held my 6 in shells sideways across my B cup boobies and boy, there was a lot of side boob going on. (Especially since they don't have much depth and kinda smoosh the boob out) which is what led me to looking for larger lion paws and intimately, yours. Short story long, do you make them in other dimensions?

When I said typically 5" across, I had measured the shells I have on hand. I don't really make them any other sizes...I can make them smaller by removing the outer edge, something that's hard to do with natural shells, but until I find larger shells to cast, I can't make them bigger.

I've made some drilled to thread soft cotton rope through, and you're right, there is a LOT of side boob happening, but that the look they were going for. (My daughter runs in a burlesque crowd and they love the racy potential! )

[PearlieMae]

I just made a quick video about my resin shells (and ate up my data plan uploading it ), enjoy!

https://youtu.be/rvTR08bvfBY

[SeaDragon Mermaid]

I have begun making neoprene sea animals for embellishing tops, tails - wherever! These and other items can be found in my Etsy shop, Mermaid Galene's Grotto. See the classified section here on MerNetwork for more info. Here's my prototype: a Blue-ringed Octopus named Octavia. I wore her, to the delight of lots of children, at our New Year's Eve waterpark gig.

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In the next few months, I will be adding more realistic neoprene animals: other octopus species, rays, sea turtles, and eels. Down the road I will also be listing faerie products - perhaps even a neoprene dragon or two!

i know this was posted a while ago, but I LOVE it!

[Mermaid Momo]

What kind of glue do you suggest using to glue your shells to a bra Pearlie?

[Princess Pearl]

Does anyone know where to get fake lion paws? The real ones aren't rounded enough to fit the curve of my boobs and cuts into my skin even with a bra (because I wear a 32A aka, the bras next to the training bras) so I'm looking for a shell that won't dig into my skin or if it does it has rounded soft edges.

Here are my top inspirations for what I'm looking to make




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The Mermaid Atlantis also makes silicone shells. Her store is MythandMagic on Etsy. I'm a fellow 32A, the small sized shells fit quite well.

[PearlieMae]

What kind of glue do you suggest using to glue your shells to a bra Pearlie?

Personally, I suggest sewing, I drill small holes around the perimeter so you can tack them on (I drill large holes if you want to thread cord through and not attach to a bra). The resin is very smooth on the inside and I wouldn't trust glue to adhere. I COULD lay in a piece of polyester batting into the resin to give glue something to grab onto, and then I would recommend marine epoxy or regular epoxy to glue it to a bra substrate.

[Rogue Siren]

Our new seaweed top!
...or is that seaweed?


Revealing my Leafy Sea Dragon!


This top is for sale! Size 36B, may fit a few sizes up or down.
As the first one, much of the detail was sadly lost during painting, but it is still a lovely top! $180 (or best offer) with free shipping within the US.

I hope to make the multiple version of the dragon. Smaller, larger, more delicate and realistic. But I'm quite happy with how it turned out for now.