In this video, I make a taxidermy version of the Fiji mermaid. Below you will find the free link to the PDF to download and make your very own Fiji mermaid www.dropbox.co... Happy crafting 😊
Your attention to the finishing details take your project from cool to absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing the file. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
I finally got to watch this video. I am in awe had how amazing she came out. Beautiful little collection, beautiful artistry. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Thank you Mary 😊 there was absolutely NO WAY I could have sculpted that creature from clay so I have to get a little more creative for this one 😄 I am very happy with out it turned out considering it is made from paper. I glad you liked it 😊 ❤️
Thank you Charlotte. You're very welcome 😊 It goes together really quickly. I made mine in 1 afternoon, which is my kinda crafting. Quick and satisfying. I hope you have fun making one too 😊
Love the demo Xander. Thank you so much for the demo and pattern share. I will try and give it a go. You are so sweet. You never fail to surprise Mr. Clever. 🥰🥰
This is amazing! I love how you used the ball stylus to give the paper more shape. And I adore the little key hole and hinges! I can't wait to see what you make next!
Thank you MAC 😊 I had intended to make it a decoupaged mermaid but when I discovered my 3D Silicone gel was rock solid I had to think on my feet and move forward 😄 They turn out looking so 3 dimensional even as a 2D sheet of paper 😊
Love this project and this room. 🔥. I’ve been wanting to make an oddities room for a long time and have accumulated many items. You’ve re-energized me to start it.
Hello Xander, I love it, it looks amazing, thank you for the tutorial and the printout, I'm definitely going to try and make one. Hope you're having a great holiday. Best Wishes from Yorkshire 😊
You're very welcome Diane. I hope you have as much fun as I did making this. It's a fast and fun little project. Mine went together in an afternoon and it looks so cool just hanging out in there 😄 I leave for holiday in the morning. I was frantically finishing editing this video whilst sat at my work desk yesterday between customers hoping to get it up before I go. It's not perfect and a little rushed but it is up and now I can relax and get ready to enjoy my holiday 😄😬
What a perfect piece for a collectors room! Thanks so much for the print share too, I’ll definitely give it a go for my adventurers study. I love the 3d technique with the ball tool on the reverse of the mermaid, genius! I’m also about to try making specimens i jars of formaldehyde- polymer clay modelling work first then I’ll add to the jars. I want to avoid resin if possible so may try scenic water, have you used it before? Thanks again for the share ❤
Thank you Wendy 😊 ❤️ I have never heard of scenic water before. I will go look for it now. When I was building my Vampire and coffin I made a heart with a wooden stake through it in a jar filled with resin and it failed both times due to millions of tiny bubbles. Maybe scenic water in the answer! 😃😊 thank you for the tip 😊
It melts in a pot of kettle hot water then sets naturally that’s why I fancy trying it and it’s not as toxic as resin which is also not at all sustainable. Worth a try! X
😄 I am actually a really bad sleeper. I spend a lot of time lying there planning how to build and make things so there's less stress and mishaps in the crafting day 😅
How about: "I'm so sorry I did something that made you feel so horrible. Is there anything at all I can do to help fix what I've done or make you able to feel better about me being in your life? I'm willing to go at your pace and do whatever you need, but if you can't have me in your life right now, I will walk away and work on myself. If you ever want to reach out, I am always here because I love you no matter what and I want you to be happy and comfortable in your life, even if that means not having me in it." ?
I learned quite a few things watching ❤ (love learning) i subscribed. I am curious what brand of scissors you used? I have a set of fiskars small sewing scissors (they fold) that i use, along with xacto knives. But those scissors looked perfect. Again. Thanks ❤🎉
@izzyjones7108 thank you so much for subbing Izzy ❤️ those Scissors are Tim Holtz fussy cutting Scissors. I've found them still available in the UK. They are perfect for tiny images and Cutting curves. Hopefully, the image will help you find them where you are ☺️
@TheMagebear No, nothing like that. Unfortunately for me my working environment couldn't be any further away from creativity. I did use to want to be a prosthetic and theatrical makeup artist once upon a time but nowadays a sit at a desk
@@craftsbyxander Shame, I think you would be good at it. I worked in theatre for thirty mumble years as a lighting designer and sound engineer but was always in awe of the props people.
I’ve said it before but it bears repeating: there is something so satisfying about watching a true artist create. You’re amazing.
Lori.. ❤️😍🥰 Thank you ❤️ you're always so sweet to me ❤️ 😊
Your attention to the finishing details take your project from cool to absolutely amazing. Thanks for sharing the file. I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Love your oddities and how you've placed them in your little room!!!
I finally got to watch this video. I am in awe had how amazing she came out. Beautiful little collection, beautiful artistry. Thanks so much for sharing your talents.
Thsnk you so much Agnes ☺️❤️
Hi xander
This is hard to believe its a print out. You took that project like a boss and made it your own style. Absolutely brilliant!!! 🥰🥰 Love it!!
Thank you Mary 😊 there was absolutely NO WAY I could have sculpted that creature from clay so I have to get a little more creative for this one 😄 I am very happy with out it turned out considering it is made from paper. I glad you liked it 😊 ❤️
Great tutorial and thanks for the files!Fantastic 3D illusion
You are a true perfectionist. Your tutorial was excellent and thank you for sharing the download. I will definitely be making this. Have a lovely 🛫🧳
Thank you Charlotte. You're very welcome 😊 It goes together really quickly. I made mine in 1 afternoon, which is my kinda crafting. Quick and satisfying. I hope you have fun making one too 😊
Love the demo Xander. Thank you so much for the demo and pattern share. I will try and give it a go. You are so sweet. You never fail to surprise Mr. Clever. 🥰🥰
Thank YOU so much Joyce 🥰 you are always so sweet to me 🥰 I hope you have lots of fun building your very own little Fiji mermaid 😊🥰❤️
Another amazing creation! And I must say, that is quite a collection of the strange, unusual, and downright scary!
The first fold being on beat to the bgm was so exquisite
The perfect round tooit for a Feejee Mermaid. Thanks Xander.
@TheMagebear thank you magebear 😊
Always enjoy watching you detail to perfection ❤
Thank you so much, Christina 😊❤️
Wow this looks amazing Xander! I'm glad I served as some very small inspiration to this great project😊
This is amazing! I love how you used the ball stylus to give the paper more shape. And I adore the little key hole and hinges! I can't wait to see what you make next!
Thank you MAC 😊 I had intended to make it a decoupaged mermaid but when I discovered my 3D Silicone gel was rock solid I had to think on my feet and move forward 😄 They turn out looking so 3 dimensional even as a 2D sheet of paper 😊
Love this project and this room. 🔥. I’ve been wanting to make an oddities room for a long time and have accumulated many items. You’ve re-energized me to start it.
This is spectacular! Gorgeous and creepy and so very creative!
And have fun on your vacation!
Absolutely brilliant Xander! Love your room, so detailed, I hope I can be as good as you!😄
Thank you Debs. I am really happy with how it is turning out so far. I just need more room 😅
But if I'd TRIED to find a video about how to make a taxidermy mermaid, I'd have never found one.
As always too clever you are!!!
That's my evening sorted. Looking forward to making this. Thanks for sharing.
I hope you have a lot of fun making your little mermaid 🥰
brilliantly done!🧜♀
Thank you 😊
Hello Xander, I love it, it looks amazing, thank you for the tutorial and the printout, I'm definitely going to try and make one.
Hope you're having a great holiday.
Best Wishes from Yorkshire 😊
You're very welcome Diane. I hope you have as much fun as I did making this. It's a fast and fun little project. Mine went together in an afternoon and it looks so cool just hanging out in there 😄
I leave for holiday in the morning. I was frantically finishing editing this video whilst sat at my work desk yesterday between customers hoping to get it up before I go. It's not perfect and a little rushed but it is up and now I can relax and get ready to enjoy my holiday 😄😬
Tyvm for the free template and detailed demo. I love how unique this is
Wow! That looks truly incredible. Thank you loads ❤
@appleoneill5135 you're welcome appleoneill ☺️
Amazing, love this.
Thanku so much Xander ❤❤
New sub here! I love this idea, looking forward to more
Merci beaucoup pour le partage, je vais essayer 👍
Wow! I am just now about to watch this, 3 days late, because I didn't get a notification again! What's up RUclips?!!!😮
Outstanding!
It's so good! Amazing work, and thanks so much for the file. Definitely going to try this!
I just found this video and subbed cuz it was AWESOME
Thanks
😲 🙏🥰 Thank you SO so much megabear 🥰😍❤️😬 that is very kind of you ❤️😍🥰🙏 thank you 🙏🥰x
Thank you!
Your very very welcome Angelag ☺️
What a perfect piece for a collectors room! Thanks so much for the print share too, I’ll definitely give it a go for my adventurers study. I love the 3d technique with the ball tool on the reverse of the mermaid, genius! I’m also about to try making specimens i jars of formaldehyde- polymer clay modelling work first then I’ll add to the jars. I want to avoid resin if possible so may try scenic water, have you used it before? Thanks again for the share ❤
Thank you Wendy 😊 ❤️
I have never heard of scenic water before. I will go look for it now. When I was building my Vampire and coffin I made a heart with a wooden stake through it in a jar filled with resin and it failed both times due to millions of tiny bubbles. Maybe scenic water in the answer! 😃😊 thank you for the tip 😊
It melts in a pot of kettle hot water then sets naturally that’s why I fancy trying it and it’s not as toxic as resin which is also not at all sustainable. Worth a try! X
Awesome
Thank you 😊
Perfect! You’re on a role. Do you sleep?!
😄 I am actually a really bad sleeper. I spend a lot of time lying there planning how to build and make things so there's less stress and mishaps in the crafting day 😅
How about: "I'm so sorry I did something that made you feel so horrible. Is there anything at all I can do to help fix what I've done or make you able to feel better about me being in your life? I'm willing to go at your pace and do whatever you need, but if you can't have me in your life right now, I will walk away and work on myself. If you ever want to reach out, I am always here because I love you no matter what and I want you to be happy and comfortable in your life, even if that means not having me in it." ?
I learned quite a few things watching ❤ (love learning) i subscribed. I am curious what brand of scissors you used? I have a set of fiskars small sewing scissors (they fold) that i use, along with xacto knives. But those scissors looked perfect. Again. Thanks ❤🎉
@izzyjones7108 thank you so much for subbing Izzy ❤️ those Scissors are Tim Holtz fussy cutting Scissors. I've found them still available in the UK. They are perfect for tiny images and Cutting curves. Hopefully, the image will help you find them where you are ☺️
www.craftstash.co.uk/tonic-studios-tim-holtz-5-mini-snips.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtsy1BhD7ARIsAHOi4xYFW6KWu-vl-ujE5iyjkIE2h713C57EIMiFek20i16w6sGpcqq2IwQaAhIQEALw_wcB
Do you do prop work for theatre/film?
@TheMagebear No, nothing like that. Unfortunately for me my working environment couldn't be any further away from creativity. I did use to want to be a prosthetic and theatrical makeup artist once upon a time but nowadays a sit at a desk
@@craftsbyxander Shame, I think you would be good at it. I worked in theatre for thirty mumble years as a lighting designer and sound engineer but was always in awe of the props people.
enjoyed the process from start to finish 🤎
Thank you so very much itiscapitalc ☺️❤️
Thanks
Thank you SO SO much for the tip Hbinky ❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🥰 that is very kind of you ❤️🥰
No problem. Just a little token of appreciation. I finished mine and it looks fab. Do you mind me sharing it and giving you a shout-out?
@Hbinky I really do appreciate your gift. Thank you again 😊 ❤️ and of course not! Show off your little creation!!! 😊 I'd love to see it myself too!!