DIY Swimmable Mermaid Tail Tutorial - Silicone Mermaid Tail Tutorial

[@sebastianjespersen8317]

Am i The only one Who watched H2O when I was little? Because this video just makes me wanna rewatch the entire thing again😂

[@zianamartinez414]

Baelfire Longshot samme

[@aligrace917]

every episode is on youtube

[@sebastianjespersen8317]

Ali Grace well now I know what to do the next couple of days

[@aligrace917]

honest same

[@emilyartz2744]

Baelfire Longshot Yes exactly me!

[@danielgardner3425]

your mermaid tail looks awesome, can you do more diy projects please.

[@queenwhimsy1472]

I can not emphasize enough that DAP products are NOT marine-safe. This is a marvelous tutorial, besides that detail, and I encourage all mer-fans with the swim skills to try this, with either aquarium or 100% GE silicon tubes. What plastic did you use for the big fin?

[@robynn6395]

yes thanks for saying!! it's very dangerous to use stuff like this, aquarium silicone has been a debate in the mermaid community even. please stay safe people!

[@katt_wolfe]

this needs to be top comment! That caulking isnt safe :(

[@jcgirl770]

QueenWhimsy dap aquarium silicone is fine

[@versatyle253]

@@jcgirl770 Going to need a source for that claim given that absolutely everybody else seems to disagree.

[@jcgirl770]

@@versatyle253 its not about a source. It's about the fact that DAP makes a specific silicone called marine silicone, used on boats and such that is 100% marine safe. Dap and home depots websites specifically state that the marine silicone is "100% non-toxic when cured". I'm not saying that all of the are marine safe if that is the mistake. They make specific marine silicone. My dad is a contractor and buys it all the time to put in small ponds and such for his employers

[@artreject4293]

You should try making Regina and coras heart boxes I would love to see that and great job on all of your projects they are so amazing

[@marodinandreea4558]

You are the only one doing a silicone mermaid tail which I loved this

[@quesadillo809]

I love your channel! I was Rey last year for Halloween and your Rey staff tutorial was SO helpful, and mine turned out so cool! Thank you ✨✨✨

[@misshinan]

SOOO GORGEOUS!!!!!! I want to make my own Ariel tail SOOO SOOO BADLY!!😭💗✝️✨

[@suburbanmoms584]

I've watched soooo many tutorials and yours is the only one that actually made sense to me XDD thanks for actually explaining the process and giving me hope I could possibly make one some day XD

[@TheSingeuse]

I love how your pets just sit and stare at what you're doing. xD Btw I saw the vid on Instagram but is there any chance that you'll post an underwater swimming video ? **

[@ashleyvien7778]

Love the video. Wondering how the tail was holding up after how many swims..

[@archey656]

I ABSOLUTLY LOVE your haircut!!! it's gorgeous! ❤

[@ggaetzz]

Archey no2 thank you

[@jadasimmons8801]

I really am excited to try this silicon tails are so expensive this seems much cheaper and easier!

[@progaminggirl]

I would love to see a swimming video! Otherwise, amazing work! Keep it up.

[@wfhvhvjufcudufirj8943]

OMMGGG YESS U haven't posted in a while and I rly love watching u. If u ever come down to NYC I rly wanna do a video with you for both our channels for a big project I've been waiting to do. I haven't found someone to film it with so whenever u can come down. And if u do let me know so we can plan a date or somthing. ❤️❤️❤️ LUV YA ps I'm graduating tomorrow so yayayay best video to see before I do ✊🏽✊🏽

[@deeznutz5006]

Love your hair & your creative mind!!

[@Castro.Esmeralda]

You're amazing! And so creative 💗 I love you so much

[@shieldmaidensvarden5229]

Questions... what's the blue fabric ? Is it enough silicon ? Dont you need a monofin? Did it sink? Were you able to swim?

[@laineydavis4483]

I made a mermaid tale using this and it was amazing now if I want to make more I can just watch this I love my tale!!!

[@ravenbird3379]

Are you gonna post a video swimming in it? It looks so good!!! :) :)

[@ggaetzz]

Raven Bird you can check out a short clip on my Instagram @ggaetzz

[@haileyvb2613]

Okay I have a few questions, How many rolls of duct tape did that take, how many things of silicone, what brand of duct tape and silicone, and where to get it

[@norakateheir]

Can you post the video of you swimming in it on KZbin? I don't use Instagram.

[@madeleinemetalmusic]

The thing about these tails is that it is very difficult to get any paint to stick and that they break down easily. I have made many fabric tails and have been trying to upgrade to using silicone. I tried this method first because I am on a budget. Every single time I go swimmung part of the caulking silicone comes off and I have to make a repair. I am cautious and take good care of my tails so I know it's the material. These tails are wonderful and so much fun to create but they are only the beginning of someone's silicone tail making journey.

[@ggaetzz]

Madeleine Angelika Caputo I did but paintable marine caulking so I'm hoping it hold up at least a little while. First time making it so I'm sure I'll upgrade it again for the next one

[@MytischCrafts]

Maybe you can paint the silicone itself before applying instead, mix it with pigments maybe?

[@therealmermaidliv]

love the fluke design

[@zianamartinez414]

Can u make the neckless from ouat in wonderland or the witch witchs staff from bar is aw or one of the dolls from that Tim burton movie 9

[@funnydonut6609]

How many tubes did you use of the rubber?

[@cheerycheesecake5324]

It Is silicone, and she said 5-6 tubes, look in the description for the brand and type 😁

[@GothicRose29]

You'd want a synthetic fibre stretch fabric like polyester. The cotton might get a bit waterlogged, but polyester tends to be safer

[@dontclickmychanneldontpres2166]

Omg your dog looks like it could be mines brother or sister!

[@bbismybunny4252]

I saw the video of you swimming with it and I need to know how did it hold up after the swim

[@emilyswan9446]

You need to have a safety diver with you each and every time, don't believe me, all professional mermaids have a mer wrangler for a reason, it's very easy to drown with foot cramps from the tail.

[@em_llouise]

Hi thanks for the video, I was just wondering if this silicone is able to be spread onto a cement mold for the creation of this tail instead of piping it on? xx

[@musiciangal02453]

How much did the bottles of caulking silicone cost total? This is honestly the best tutorial for a silicone tail. Looks like the easiest and cheapest way for a silicone mermaid tail compared to other tutorials where you have to make your own mold, and spend hundreds of dollars on dragon skin silicone.

[@mermaidobsession8364]

Don't believe that everything is so easy like in the video. I also did a diy silicone tail and you can see my experience on my channel. It's really not easy! Don't believe the KZbin Videos. I will show you what i did wrong, than you will hopefully not do the same things wrong😉🧜‍♀️🌊 i would be very happy if you watch it and maybe subscribe?😘💖

[@musiciangal02453]

@@mermaidobsession8364 I'm checking out your channel now. What video is it under?

[@hopekibo9044]

Thank you for making this video! It’s helped me a lot cuz I want to make my own mermaid tail😊

[@damemelusine4879]

Gorgeous tail, I love the colors! I hope you share it in the "Show us your tails" thread on the mernetwork.net BTW just a piece of advice for anyone trying this, please, please, please wear safety glasses, a mask and gloves and do this in a well ventilated room, this stuff can get toxic when used in such a large surface area.

[@malonesminute813]

I like the color.I might make it!

[@tashtaudevin8854]

I loved the mermaid tail🐕

[@kasumikat]

i have a question, do you remove the polyester fabric after you do the scales or do you still keep it on the inside of the tail? and would i need to get material that i can swim in?

[@IAmVampire01]

kasumikat Hay :) I made a Mermaid Bra using the same methode as she doing the tail. I had a bathing suit material and I left it in because despite all my efforts, some parts (where I swiped up for the scales) where quite thin and the fabric gives a little extra support so nothing ripps. Also, silicone on skin feels a bit like plastic wrap so the fabric feels a lot more comfi. What might happen is, that because of the water and movement, the silicone and fabric start to seperate. I just made a few hand stitches on the end to prevent that. I highly reccoment fishing line for that because normal tread looses it's strenght when constantly in contact with water. I hope this will help you :)

[@musiciangal02453]

It stays as part of the tail base.

[@dexwuzzhere7614]

I love your tail! It’s so nice

[@alyxengrae6462]

Me five seconds into the video: I already love this gal

[@rei800]

Omg! So funny! So inspirational! I watched it like 10 times 😂😂

[@mermaidobsession8364]

Don't believe that everything is so easy like in the video. I also did a diy silicone tail and you can see my experience on my channel. It's really not easy! Don't believe the KZbin Videos. I will show you what i did wrong, than you will hopefully not do the same things wrong😉🧜‍♀️🌊 i would be very happy if you watch it and maybe subscribe?😘💖

[@EllisIsMiserable]

so part of the video had it shown were the inside of the tail. which im guessing was the fabric with some thing to fill it for the shape was taken out after the silicon was dry. my question is , can you just take it out without it being stuck to the silicon. sorry if this doesnt make sense im only a kid trying to beg my mom to make this with me

[@kikiwannakaikai]

Hello! 😊 I was wondering if it was possible to "fold" the tail without breaking it during transport? thank you!!!

[@annahaney7675]

How much did it cost?

[@tashtaudevin8854]

OMG I love mermaids and when I saw this video is I watched it 20 times

[@pipercatherine4188]

When will we get to see a video of you swimming? I'm sure it looks lovely underwater

[@annesanimals2805]

Is the white stuff your putting on the tail silicone? And how much did it cost to make the whole tail? Thanks 😃

[@cheerycheesecake5324]

The description says everything 😁

[@lavalax5908]

did you just wrap your legs in fabric, and sew the fabric together? also what fabric did you use?

[@TheDollPlace]

Ok, I don’t know if you’ll see this but I need help 😂, I’m following some tutorial I found to make an H2o tail, I’m filling a plaster mold with silicone and mixing it with oil paint and pigment to make the fluke and attaching it to neoprene with silicone on it, a mono fin is in all of this. My big thing is I need to know what silicone to use! I hear all this “aquarium silicone stuff” what can I use to fill the mold??? What brand did you use? Is it completely waterproof? Could I mix it with paint?? I’m so so confused

[@virginiamcdonald-dawe28]

Can you have a video of where you got it

[@rei800]

What size were your sheets, where did you get them, how many did you need and how much were they?

[@fandomparodycosplayproduct6245]

What's the plastic thing that's helping you apply what in guessing is the 5 or 6 bottles Silicone based Caulking (Marine Safe) - RONA

[@allisonsweddingadvice2686]

How much did this project cost you roughly?

[@fairycrossing9200]

Did u us the the silicon in ur own room if so please answer to know if it’s safe to use silicon in places like ur own home so I don’t suffocate

[@theextrovertedintrovert1295]

Do you leave the fabric in the tail after applying the silicone, or do you take it out?

[@msmaivcua89]

The part you use for the fin, is it the clear vinyl?

[@lavalax5908]

did you inline where you feet go with anything? so your feet don't stick?

[@mollynewt8848]

Can you make another video were you swim in it?

[@fox4fam]

Is ther a monofin or how do you swim and is the Side just silicone

[@robynn6395]

you should use aquarium caulk, I'm not sure about this caulk.. there are plenty of tutorials on mernetwork but I'm seriously worried about the toxicity of this tail. you can paint the silicone using caulk mixed with pigment and paint thinner. sure, the process would be a bit more difficult and expensive but also a lot more safe and the closest to skin safe silicone you can get. please be careful if you try this!

[@robynn6395]

you also might want to use neoprene to create a stronger barrier between you and the caulk, also to reinforce it

[@mermaidobsession8364]

Don't believe that everything is so easy like in the video. I also did a diy silicone tail and you can see my experience on my channel. It's really not easy! Don't believe the KZbin Videos. I will show you what i did wrong, than you will hopefully not do the same things wrong😉🧜‍♀️🌊 i would be very happy if you watch it and maybe subscribe?😘💖 and I did use not toxic silicone!

[@Onlywins123]

What do you need to make it? Where do u put the plastic?

[@keepingitlightart6998]

Can you make a top to go with in the same sort of fation

[@user-rg4wh7ih3j]

I HAVE A QUESTION: I was just wondering how you physically got the material through the sewing machine since it's kind of a tube shape.... Like, how do you sew the ends together without sewing straight through the whole tail if that even makes sense??? yeah im the worst at sewing pls help

[@The.bavine]

Amazingggggggggg😍😱I’m going to make my own

[@kayla1427]

What did u use the blue fabric for

[@rodrigoarranca]

How long take you to make the scales whit the silicone ?

[@bigmack8180]

I would really enjoy to know what she used for the fluke of her tail bc I can’t find it

[@ViIaine]

how do you make the space for your feet? Do you duct tape your feet is a great question..

[@Castro.Esmeralda]

Can you do a air conditioned dog house? Or once upon a time inspired dog toys.

[@ggaetzz]

Esmeralda Castro I'm such a animal person so I would be totally interested in doing some dog related things !

[@ivanmontenegro7921]

you are cool and funny and I am a big fan and I seen you seen since your first video you have also wrote me before my old name was roxana Rovelo and I love the way you are your self and don't care what people say about you, you are a experience that I want to live every day love you keep doing what your doing😍😊🤗

[@ggaetzz]

Ivan Montenegro thanks for watching and for the amazingly positive words ❤️

[@ivanmontenegro7921]

ggaetzz

[@cwestbrookw04]

and did you use fiberglass or cardboard

[@sammibiss5039]

how do you create the space for your feet? Do you duct tape your feet?

[@britneymontgomery7310]

use stick and seal, and wrap it around your feet BEFORE ducktaping, so you feet aren't ducktaped, to the plastic. ❤

[@ivanmontenegro7921]

thank you are a big thing that I am inspired by so thank you a lot😅!!

[@petitesmeduses]

Can you make a video were you swim in it

[@filipinabean]

Turping Lilly she already did on her insta I saw it in the description .✌

[@laineydavis4483]

This is a swimmable tale

[@sarahcook324]

How did you get your zipper in the tail?

[@NikoVlogs0824]

Can i use duct tape instead of fabric?

[@lavalax5908]

where did you gat the liquid silicone?

[@lpsaqualovestv6514]

What did u use for ur mono fin

[@Reveria707]

What is the thing you used to make the pattern

[@cosblossoms7882]

You have amazing videos!! srsly, you're hella talented, but it would be nice if you'd make the difference in volume between the music and the voice-over a little smaller so that we don't have constantly change the volume when you start or stop talking. Apart from that though you're amazing to watch.

[@ggaetzz]

cos blossoms sorry there was a huge problem with my footage I lost a lot of it then during editing my system couldn't keep up with a 19 min video 😝 time for a upgrade. Thank you for watching

[@bbismybunny4252]

How did it hold up in the water

[@beccajane3560]

Approximately how much do you think it took to make it?

[@rey7042]

What type of silicone did you use?

[@nienkegerrits8771]

How long did it take to make it

[@eniolaphoeberichard5649]

This looks hard but I like it

[@m3rcyu1tz84]

Hey I wanted to ask you I want to ask I am new at making mermaid tails can you give me tips

[@gracerauen6064]

this is amazing and what did u use for the fin

[@ggaetzz]

mermaid glacier it's base is a plastic type mat that you would use under a computer chair

[@gracerauen6064]

ggaetzz thank you

[@johanzurita8210]

Disculpa cómo se llama la tela que utilizaste abajo del silicón ?

[@anthonyjennen2674]

and how long did this take you?

[@milanmulder5507]

What kind of paint did you use? I am going to do this myself and i realy want to know what paint to use

[@ggaetzz]

Miley Mili I used a marine safe spray paint I found at my hardware store

[@ralfhoffmeister6978]

what can I do when I want to have the fin more stable? ...thank you for the amazing video, I hope I can get this things in germany too! ;)

[@ggaetzz]

Ella Hirsch other KZbinra were saying maybe plexy glass? I would assume this would work just fine

[@emmarue3661]

HOW THICK WAS THE RUBBER FLOOR MAT YOU USED? I wonder if 1/8 of an inch would be too thin or perfect

[@ggaetzz]

AK Sister's mine was about that maybe a little thinner you don't want it to heavy mine could have been a bit heavier

[@imanb758]

i am giong to try this it looks very cool love the idea

[@bosskenzie2347]

How do u put in the zipper

[@sarahcook324]

Hi I REALLY wanna try out this mermaid tail. I was wondering if instead of using a rubber mat, I could use plexiglass? would it be the same? Also I was wondering about how long this took to just make the tail without painting it?

[@sarahcook324]

Also, Can you stand in these?

[@ggaetzz]

Sarah Cook I can't see why not if you had the tools to cut it and what not. Yes I was able to stand in it. Safety first 😜

[@ggaetzz]

Sarah Cook oh and time wise it took way to long just because I did it in the winter took along time to dry but maybe all together I could have spent 24 hours and finished in one go if it dried faster

[@sarahcook324]

So for the past 2 days i have been working on the tail and I got the fluke done and it was looking really cool! But when i went to do scales up the tail, the fabric slipped out of the duck tape and came undone. So now i have a half done tail that just broke in half and I don't know what to do to fix it. I also used a ton of duck tape but it just won't stick.

[@ggaetzz]

Sarah Cook yikes! You possible didn't use enough duck tape. I wish I didn't loose so much footage but I really latered it up. You can try waiting until the whole thing drys and then use contact cement or a strong glue to get the fabric back on. I really didn't have that problem so I don't knows I would just try to glue it back on.

[@andrewmichael4238]

what kind of caulking did you use exactly because im having trouble finding some

[@ggaetzz]

maka albarn I used marine based silicone from Rona or homedepot. Make sure to get marine though

[@robynn6395]

maka albarn please use aquarium caulk, that is more skin safe and since it's made to be safe for fish it should be safe for us too.

[@kurenaiyami7716]

Huhu... how much does it Mess? :)

[@rsj4759]

Please make a video of you swimming in the tail

[@laryng1tis]

What was the total cost for all the materials? I'm really interested in doing this since I have a whole summer to do this and countless hours I think I might be able to finish if I work fast :3

[@ggaetzz]

Mermaid Lo it's was approximately $60 the majority of the cost was the caulking

[@laryng1tis]

ggaetzz I AM SO DOING THIS xD

[@johngray7133]

What a ingredients for the mermaid tail

[@ericsmith7526]

what silicone did you use? And is it marine safe

[@mermaidobsession8364]

Her Silicone is toxic. It is not Marine safe! I did a tail on my own with Marine safe silicone but don't believe that it was easy. Don't believe that everything is so easy like in the video. I also did a diy silicone tail and you can see my experience on my channel. It's really not easy! Don't believe the KZbin Videos. I will show you what i did wrong, than you will hopefully not do the same things wrong😉🧜‍♀️🌊 i would be very happy if you watch it and maybe subscribe?😘💖

[@jaynathan79]

how much did this cost