I made a hybrid mermaid tail (part 1)

This is part 1 of making a hybrid mermaid tail (both fabric and silicone)! I'll take you through the steps I took to create the tail.
In this video you'll see me make a leg sleeve from performance fabric and a monofin from a pair of bi-fins, plastic shelf liner, and eva foam. Stay turned for part II to see the rest of the build!
Disclaimer: I am not a professional, this tail is a photography prop.
Materials for part 1: (affiliate links)
-Performance Nylon/Spandex Fabric: amzn.to/47UraQs
-Plastic Shelf Liners : amzn.to/3eXZiAG
-EVA Foam : amzn.to/3iRiscr
-Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Training Fins : amzn.to/3iHNcg8
-E6000 adhesive : amzn.to/3iP3qnJ
-Loctite Super Glue : amzn.to/3rCEmo8
Materials for part 2: (affiliate links)
-Natural Sea Sponges : hamzn.to/3iUKhku
-Tim Holtz alcohol ink : amzn.to/3NcvAZn or amzn.to/47RJHNa
-Galeria and Liquitex acrylic paint
-Isopropyl alcohol
-GE Silicone 1 : amzn.to/3NcwhBX or amzn.to/3iP5NH9
Materials for part 3: (affiliate links)
-Nude Tone Bikini Top : amzn.to/3Z6DZ81 (available in light and dark tone)
-Large Scallop Sea Shells : amzn.to/3Xabcge
-Shell Necklaces : amzn.to/4e8DsXh & amzn.to/4cMjMHK
-GE Silicone 1 : amzn.to/3NcwhBX or amzn.to/3iP5NH9

[@merman124]

I'm a pro mermie & I must say that I LOOOOVE how you used the plastic at the ends of the flippers! Excited for de next video!!!

[@DoThisMakeThat]

Thank you so much! The plastic gives the tail such realistic movement in the water!

[@rosepayton7430]

watched ur tutorials backward so saw the second one first, as a full silicone tail owner i will definitly be trying this. I wish i would have seen these tutorials before spending so much money!!!

[@DoThisMakeThat]

Professional silicone mer-tails are definitely worth it, but it is rewarding to create your own too!

[@armaniitownsend-baltrip5017]

Omg I watched them over 100 times can you make more

[@roxanaq6151]

OMG I love this mermaid tail!!! It's the best

[@QTY8OU]

You could also sand the two surfaces that you need to glue and they should stick.

[@DoThisMakeThat]

Thanks for your suggestion! I did try that off camera, but alas it still didn't want to adhere the rubber and plastic!

[@ithopiamckinney6952]

This is awesome

[@DoThisMakeThat]

Thank you!

[@arielparra4451]

I want to know too what did you use for the edges of the fluke thank you pretty

[@dearliiza]

How many silicone tubes did your mermaid tail use?

[@annaghrardelli6378]

is there any reason you didnt glue the shelf plastic on top of each other for a thicker tail? do you think it would be too stiff?

[@DoThisMakeThat]

It could be worth a shot, I wanted more movement since the flippers are so stiff.

[@gildedlillyproductions2943]

How did the silicone hold up overtime? Did it eventually peel off?

[@DoThisMakeThat]

It doesn't peel on the fabric, but there was a small amount of lift at the bottom of the fluke. It adhered again with a dab of silicone.

[@angelicameneses6784]

hello I loved it ♥ ️ where can I get that black tape that you placed on the edge of the plastic

[@DoThisMakeThat]

Thank you! That is a tubing for gas that can be found in stores like lowes or home depot!

[@erinmoynihan9951]

I'm sorry but it doesn't look realistic

[@MyFantastiqueWorld]

have you seen part 2?