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    Making a H2O just add water mermaid tail

    Heyyyy everyone!

    Here I wanted to share the process of making my H2O just add water mermaid tail


    The tail plan is to make a mold for the fluke and fill it with pigmented silicone.

    And for the body I wanted to use neoprene, and paint it. And then glue scales to it with silicone.


    So I started off with a mold.


    But it broke...


    So I bought stronger plaster and tried it again.


    This is how it looks like

    This time it did work


    Then I filled it with colored silicone



    And that’s how it looks like now!

    The next step is to make the other side and start on the body

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    Love it! I follow you on IG and I'm loving the result!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer View Post
    Love it! I follow you on IG and I'm loving the result!

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    Thank you!


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    May the best cut out win

    So this is pretty strong plastic. It’s actually meant for desk chairs. (To keep the floor from scratching)




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    Hey, I noticed the cuts are not equal on both sides.

    On a large piece of paper, trace one side of the fluke/monofin that you think looks the best, then mark with dotted line where the middle is on the plastic sheet. Then using the paper, line it up against the dotted line and trace around for the other side of the fluke/monofin.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mermaid Jaffa View Post
    Hey, I noticed the cuts are not equal on both sides.

    On a large piece of paper, trace one side of the fluke/monofin that you think looks the best, then mark with dotted line where the middle is on the plastic sheet. Then using the paper, line it up against the dotted line and trace around for the other side of the fluke/monofin.
    Hi! I know the cuts aren’t equal, because I wasn’t done cutting them yet. First I took over the fin I made. That I cut, and later I will trace them with paper and cut them again. (It’s just to make sure it actually fits)

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    The paper tracing is supposed to be done before u even start sculpting the fluke/fin/scale.

    Here's how I do it.
    If in doing a fluke I either buy a bigg piece of paper or two and fold it mid way, I pick the side I'm best at drawing and with the paper folded in half draw one half of the fluke the entire thing the tattered edge the big spines. Then I trace it to the other side. This ensures both fluke halves are perfectly symmetrical and there be no need for ugly edges that look thick.
    Hope this helps.

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    Making a H2O just add water mermaid tail

    Quote Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer View Post
    The paper tracing is supposed to be done before u even start sculpting the fluke/fin/scale.

    Here's how I do it.
    If in doing a fluke I either buy a bigg piece of paper or two and fold it mid way, I pick the side I'm best at drawing and with the paper folded in half draw one half of the fluke the entire thing the tattered edge the big spines. Then I trace it to the other side. This ensures both fluke halves are perfectly symmetrical and there be no need for ugly edges that look thick.
    Hope this helps.

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    I DID trace it before I sculpted it. I did fold it and I did it on the plastic as well.


    But thanks for the help you two

    (If you don’t believe me here’s proof lol)

    https://m.imgur.com/gallery/wMsmD14

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    Working on painting the neoprene

    https://m.imgur.com/gallery/wMsmD14

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    Quote Originally Posted by Princess of the sea View Post
    I DID trace it before I sculpted it. I did fold it and I did it on the plastic as well.


    But thanks for the help you two

    (If you don’t believe me here’s proof lol)

    https://m.imgur.com/gallery/wMsmD14
    I believe you lol. Just saying cause I read the last few messages and assumed you were having a symetry issue.

    Keep it up

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer View Post
    I believe you lol. Just saying cause I read the last few messages and assumed you were having a symetry issue.

    Keep it up

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    Nope not anymore

    Thank you!

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    R you using polycarbonate sheets for the monofin?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer View Post
    R you using polycarbonate sheets for the monofin?

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    No I’m using Polyurethane plastic, why? Is it better to use polycarbonate?
    Would love a opinion from a more experienced tail maker

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    I honestly have no experience with polyurethane, but from my research and practice I can vouch polycarbonate (lexan) is the best for custom shape home made monofin blades it will not break. Many tail makers use this for their custom fins.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer View Post
    I honestly have no experience with polyurethane, but from my research and practice I can vouch polycarbonate (lexan) is the best for custom shape home made monofin blades it will not break. Many tail makers use this for their custom fins.

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    Okay thank you! I’ll keep it in mind, and see if I can get it near me (as long as it isn’t crazy expensive

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    Working on the paint, but I ran out so it’s not completely done yet. Guess I have to wait until my new paint comes in.

    Also the scales and foam are on its way here. Until then there’s nothing left to do then wait...


    ^_^ happy swimming

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    Quote Originally Posted by Princess of the sea View Post
    Okay thank you! I’ll keep it in mind, and see if I can get it near me (as long as it isn’t crazy expensive
    Homedepo or custom cut online. Custom cut but not cut to fluke shape only square dimensions...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Princess of the sea View Post


    Working on the paint, but I ran out so it’s not completely done yet. Guess I have to wait until my new paint comes in.

    Also the scales and foam are on its way here. Until then there’s nothing left to do then wait...


    ^_^ happy swimming
    Are you using sequins? And what did u paint that base with? Acrylic does not bond with silicone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marinus Mortimer View Post
    Are you using sequins? And what did u paint that base with? Acrylic does not bond with silicone.

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    Yes I’m using clear sequins! The base is neoprene with fabric paint

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    Oh you did?

    Well don't mind me then. I'm quite OCD about uneven things!
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