SHoW Us YoUR TaiLS THReAd!!!

[MerMarla]

I wanted a pure, pristine white look, which is actually my favourite colour.
The fluke is very diaphanous and slightly frilly, which sadly doesn't come out well on the pic
(it's the same material as the frilly stuff on the top).

The fluke can be taken off; the tail has a long tip hidden under the footpocket, and is actually one of my snake tails

Wow Caltuna, this is a lovely tail! What did you use for your flukes? How did you make it to remove the flukes, so that the portion of your tail that covers your feet doesn't let go? I would like to figure out a process, so I only need the one monofin/flukes, and use different skins. I love your idea!

Thanks for what ever you can share!

(((Hugz))) & Bubble 'z
Mermaid Marla

[Echidna]

What did you use for your flukes? How did you make it to remove the flukes, so that the portion of your tail that covers your feet doesn't let go?

I use a clear/see-through monofin made from polypropylene.
The fluke part is completely separate and fastened with many (diaphanous) press-buttons
Same goes for the end of the tail which covers the footpocket.

It's actually a lot more work to make the fluke separate, but I couldn't resist having both a white mertail, and snaketail.
I did the same with my green tails.
Have still to paint those a bit though, they look a tad plain otherwise.

[Mermaid Tasia]

I love how the blue of your tail almost matches your dolphin!

[~Glimmer- Betta~]

OK! So my first tail is complete! It's not perfect by any means, but it works and I love it. I know SO MUCH from making this first prototype it isn't even funny. I'm going to (almost) immediately start on my next one. I have so many new ideas.

It's partial silicone and spandex in Appx 1/2 inch thick layers ( I tried more, but you had problems seeing the print of the spandex underneath. The effect was achieved, although I probably wont go with a printed spandex next time, I'll just paint it myself.
The monofin is completely home-made as well with fiberglass and rubber swim-shoes ( which are murder to get on lol)


This is the Front. the cute little fins are filled with poly-fil so they try to float when I'm swimming giving them a natural movement.



This is the Back. There is a zipper somewhere in all those fins.



Close up of the scales. I individually painted each larger scale by hand. Took forever.





In action! I'm waiting on my waterproof camera to come in so I can take a decent underwater video. Here is some normal video just to see how it moves.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nB-FnzLZVE

[LittleTreasure]

Beautiful!!

[Echidna]

Holy Carp! The scales look fintastic!
Incredibly awesome tail.

From glancing at it alone I can tell it was a helluva lot of work.

[Miyu]

Glimmer Betta: That is an awesome tail! I especially like the little side-fins

[Erica McKenna]

Hi everyone! New to the forums and just got my Merberry tail on July 1st. I'm in love with it. Pic is in my signature. Hope you all like it

[~Glimmer- Betta~]

@Erica I love the colors! Is that Latex?
@Caltuna Omg.. you don't even know. It needs a lot of overhauling too... probably because I had no idea what I was doing at all. I don't know if I'll keep it, or start a new one. This is an expensive hobby lol. I don't know if my next one will be a partial or a full silicone yet... I have ideas for both, but not exactly space lol.
@Moonlight Thank you! :3 It was my gramma's idea heehee.

[FreshWaterMermaid]

Yay my tails has come so far! I love it right now!!!

Just took it to the river for a quick photo/video shoot. I was do happy to finally be back in the water!
I work too much
*runs happily away to edit more photos and videos*

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[Erica McKenna]

It is latex. But, Merberry is making me a silicone one in the near future.

[Azurin Luna]

Yay my tails has come so far! I love it right now!!!

Just took it to the river for a quick photo/video shoot. I was do happy to finally be back in the water!
I work too much
*runs happily away to edit more photos and videos*

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Love how the tail looks, especially all the glimering parts from the scales

[PearlieMae]

Glimmer Betta, that looks wonderful! I was going to ask if anyone has done a hybrid tail, layering silicone over fabric. It looks awesome! Congrats!

[Nausicaa]

I have two good tails right now, both spandex with finis Rapid monofins. A red one that I made myself and painted, and a blue Angel tail from Aquatails.com








Turns out, I'm not a very good artist, it was supposed to look more or less like a Rainbow Trout, though....ugh....kinda failed XD








This is the blue tail that I reviewed on the Aquatails thread

[FreshWaterMermaid]

I have two good tails right now, both spandex with finis Rapid monofins. A red one that I made myself and painted...





Turns out, I'm not a very good artist, it was supposed to look more or less like a Rainbow Trout, though....ugh....kinda failed XD

I can totally see the rainbow trout patterning. I think it's great!
Love painted tails!


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[spottedcatfish]

Gorgeous tails so far!



I have a new tail to share:








Here's a video of me swimming in it:
http://youtu.be/VVPybMoPxWc

This tail was made by Anita Mermaid.

[~Glimmer- Betta~]

Glimmer Betta, that looks wonderful! I was going to ask if anyone has done a hybrid tail, layering silicone over fabric. It looks awesome! Congrats!

Thanks! The next time I'm definitely going to use more silicone. If you want any more info then just message me! I'll be happy to help out.

[PearlieMae]

All the tails are simply stunning!

[PearlieMae]

It is latex. But, Merberry is making me a silicone one in the near future.

Not only am I jealous of your tail, I'm jealous of your BATHTUB!

[Merman Arion]

GUYS GUYS GUYS !!!

After one week of chatting back and forth with e-mails, my blue tail from Magictail is going to be shipped today and i shall get it on Friday!!!

SO EXCITED ! I will make pictures for you all, i'm soooo looking forward !