Mike's "New" Neoprene "Splash" Tail

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Here is my "new" version of the legendary tail used in the 1984 film "Splash". This tail was not bought, it was custom designed and built by me. It was made from a sheet of white neoprene, and then was custom painted. I used some new materials for this tail to get more "realistic" fins. Also used a new material for the fluke.

I appreciate all your messages and comments. I apologize if I do not respond to all of them, or take a while to respond, as I don't get much time to log on!

FAQ's:
Where did you buy the tail? - I didn't buy it, I made it.

How did you make it? - The only details I can/will give away are all listed below.

How long does it take to make one? - Few weeks, this tail took 5 weeks from start to finish.

What kind of camera did you use? - FujiFilm FinePix Z33WP (available at Meijers for $199)

Can you make me one? - I am not currently taking orders at this time. When I do, they will be very limited, as it is something I do in my "free" time, which I hardly have any of right now!

What is the song? - "Pirates'' by The Blue Sky Project



Enjoy! Comments/suggestions are highly appreciated.



-5 "extra" fins (1 tattered dorsal, 2 tattered heel fins, and 2 tattered pectoral fins, each with textured "veins")

-"Textured"/tattered fluke design

This tail took one week to paint (combination of airbrush and spray paint). I used a total of 19 cans of spray paint.


Building Your Own Tail:

Many people have left comments asking how I made it, and I apologize for not responding. It is very difficult to explain how to make a mermaid/merman tail, and its also hard to "give away your secret". I have spent a lot of time and money researching/building/failing/trying again.

I will let you know some materials I use are:

Neoprene
Approx. 2 18oz. bottles of "Gorrilla Glue"
Approx. 35 tubes "Krazy Glue" (Gets pretty expensive)
Lots, and lots of industrial fishing line (usually 20lb+ test line)
Fabric Dye
Prisma-colors/Sharpies/Permanent Fabric Markers
...and a few more.

If you want to build yourself a high quality, realistic looking tail, expect to spend a few hundred dollars on it. Also, before just jumping into it, research some materials, and what each material calls for. (I.E. Neoprene is a lot more difficult to work with vs. spandex, or swim/dance fabric, and usually needs a industrial sewing machine to sew.)

Category:

Entertainment

Tags:

• mermaid
• merman
• tail
• neoprene
• costume
• splash
• 1984

[MagicalPixieWitch]

will you marry me?

[ashmarie808]

Wow..... No wonder they cost so much

[MegaGayman12345]

how do buy?

[TheMardyfish]

I like The Mertailor, but your tails are amazings. The color schemes actually remind me of aquatic life that you would find near a coral reef.

[nate95ify]

How many tails do you have

[DivineFreedom9]

simply beautiful

[DivineFreedom9]

This is my favourite you have made

[reppohbelly]

it's sexy to see your young hairless body in that fishtail. it turns me on

[mattymayse]

Only the girl mermaids have those two upper fins were your hips are because it means that is were the girl part is

[igracem11]

wow hes super hot

[unicornzrawesome]

hi i have a question. is your name Mike Van Daal?????? please respond