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  1. 06-04-2016, 09:16 PM #41
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    Oh. I never came back and added extra pics of the tail swimming after I put on the extra fins Here we go.

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  2. 06-04-2016, 10:35 PM #42
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    This looks amazing! So natural and beautiful under the water!!
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  3. 06-05-2016, 12:17 AM #43
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    I love those photos! It really doesn't look like a pool either which is so cool.
    Mermaids - not so graceful on land...
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  4. 06-06-2016, 03:24 PM #44
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    SOOOOO PRETTY!!!! You've given me hope that I might be able to make my own realistic-looking tail one day! (1 bedroom apartment means I can't really make giant sculpts and molds - but I could potentially do the caulking method!)
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  5. 06-07-2016, 06:55 PM #45
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    That is AMAZING Reeffish! You have so much talent! I am so inspired by your tail!
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  6. 06-08-2016, 07:28 AM #46
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    I'm loving the extra fins. The tail looks fantastic in the water. Love it!


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  7. 06-08-2016, 07:35 AM #47
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    This is pure amazing. How on earth did you manage to control the caulk so the lines are so smooth and the scales are so detailed?
    Also I would love to see a video if you happen to have any...

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  8. 06-10-2016, 10:08 PM #48
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    Make these guys your best friends and work in layers is my tip.
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  9. 06-10-2016, 10:19 PM #49
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    I have debated for a while whether or not to post this video, but here goes I hope people use this technique to make beautiful mermaid tails and accessories on a budget.

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  10. 06-11-2016, 12:51 AM #50
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    You did a lovely job on that fin, Reef Fish!
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  11. 06-11-2016, 01:49 AM #51
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    Thanks Keiris This is the same technique I used for my fluke, making two halfs and putting them together while leaving drainage holes.
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  12. 06-11-2016, 04:22 AM #52
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    Thanks for sharing! This is really helpful and they look great.
    Mermaids - not so graceful on land...
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  13. 06-11-2016, 08:11 AM #53
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    That's a really fascinating technique. Honestly I'm about to go do research to see how much it would be to make one for myself.


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  14. 06-12-2016, 03:29 AM #54
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    I don't know if I mentioned this before, but I got to see this tail in person and the level of detail is just phenomenal. It definitely holds its own next to my Finfolk tail. (In fact.... *whispers* it looks even more realistic...)
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  15. 06-12-2016, 03:39 AM #55
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    Remember, caulk isn't completely skin safe. Be careful, read the MSDS for precautions!
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  16. 06-12-2016, 04:54 AM #56
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    Quote Originally Posted by PearlieMae View Post
    Remember, caulk isn't completely skin safe. Be careful, read the MSDS for precautions!
    Agreed 100%
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  17. 06-12-2016, 07:16 AM #57
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    Oh, I thought the aquarium caulk was okay for your skin. Thanks for that, you two.


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  18. 06-13-2016, 12:53 PM #58
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    Thank you, ReefFish, that was so helpful!!
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  19. 06-13-2016, 05:06 PM #59
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    I was agreeing on the point of the msds consultation. The msds I've looked at for this product don't distinguish between wet and cured effects. I believe once properly cured that the danger of skin contact causing irritation is null and void. In myself working with this product for many years building aquariums I have not had any adverse effects from cured product. To be aquarium safe it needs to be pretty inert and not leach chemicals. HOWEVER always make your OWN decisions about your bodies and your level of risk based off the manufacturers information provided.

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  20. 06-13-2016, 05:49 PM #60
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    Also thanks for all the support guys. Would anybody find it useful if I did a scaling or painting video?

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