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missfit1023
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[2009-11-30 04:48:45 +0000 UTC]
"meep."
(United States)
# Statistics
Favourites: 1478; Deviations: 169; Watchers: 128
Watching: 88; Pageviews: 43811; Comments Made: 284; Friends: 88
# Interests
Favorite visual artist: too many - i'll fill this part out later.Favorite movies: "Virgin Suicides" and/or "Buffalo '66"
Favorite bands / musical artists: Horrorpops and/or Lady GaGa
Favorite writers: Robert Frost, Pablo Neruda, Chuck Palahnuik, (publisher) Frank Warren
Favorite games: legend of zelda; twilight princess, resident evil 4, and kingdom hearts.
Favorite gaming platform: Wii
Tools of the Trade: Many different fabrics for sewing, ink pen, digital photography, and b&w film photography.
Other Interests: Sewing, Disney, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Skeletons, Reading, Drawing, Photography, and Films.
# About me
Well, I love Disney - I've never grown out of (and never will lol) their artwork and portrayal of stories.I just got into Cosplay of Belle, but I have been part of a Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast for quite some time now - I perform as Janet Weiss.
I also experiment with costume making; I've done leather work for Repo!, mask/helmet work, mermaid-tail for funzies, and lingerie work.
I also draw and am a graduate of SCAD with a bachelors in film and television production. Sewing is my hobby =D
Current Residence: Atlanta, GA
Favourite genre of music: All except Country >.<
Favourite photographer: Cindy Sherman and there is this one who does photos of miniatures...can't think of his name =(
Favorite movie(s): The Labyrinth, The Princess Bride, most Disney 2D animated films, Star Wars (ANH and ESB), Goodfellas, But I'm A Cheerleader, The Virgin Suicides, and most musicals.
Favorite show(s): Dr. Who, Game of Thrones, and anything on That Guy With the Glasses.
Favorite book(s): The Lake of Dead Languages, I Saw You There, and The Virgin Suicides.
Favourite style of art: steam punk, classic, indie? with a splash of my own flavor to it all.
MP3 player of choice: iphone
Favourite cartoon character: Belle from Beauty and the Beast, Ariel from the Little Mermaid, and Simba from the Lion King.
Personal Quote: "birds are entangled by their feet, and men by their tongues." - fortune cookie
# Comments
Comments: 84
Happy BirthdayΒ Melissa
and Hope Your Birthday Will Be Oz-SomeΒ
and Sending Y.O.U.
A Biggest Lovable Scarecrow Hug for Your Birthday
& Loving Roses for Your Birthday
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Β Than you so much for the watch!!Β
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Thank you for the fav on "Princess Leia Death Star"
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Thanks for the fave!
If you want, please follow me on FB [link]
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Your work is amazing! I hope to make a latex tail of my own some day.
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hopefully a long time! if you care for them after each use, you will have them for years to come.
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Thanks For The Watch
and Have A Oz-Some Day.....!!!
and I Just Love You as Belle.......!!!!!!
So Love Hug You as Belle Too.......!!!
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So I love your tails, like hardcore, but I was wondering if you've ever used something other than the Alex Plus. I've done the research on it, and I'm pretty susceptible to chemicals. Have you used Silicone at all? I'm curious to know if it would work the same on the neoprene.
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i know quite a few people who have used other methods - i'm just too poor to try it lol.
one person i know used "monster magic" latex on neoprene, and some who have made tails with dragonskin silicone.
one friend of mine uses the ALEX silicone. you can research and talk to the makers at mernetwork.com
good luck!
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Thanks for the information <3 I just barely joined mernetwork, so I'm doing a lot of hunting on there.
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Thank you very much for the fav!
Awesome mermaid costume btw
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thanks! i like your artwork (obviously lol)
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thank you!
honestly, i just do what i want, and screw the rest who think otherwise lol!
just do what makes you happy, despite what limitations you might think your body has - your confidence will outshine it all.
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:3 I am trying my best to think more along those lines, though I am still pretty shy and need to build up my confidence. I have been thinking of making a mermaid sona for a while , simply because I have loved the water since I was tiny XD I love staying in the water for 5-8 hours at a time. Well when I get a chance to swim that is hehe.
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Oh my gosh, you're amazing! That blue tail is BEAUTIFUL. And thanks so much for that tutorial, its the best one I can find, really helpful and covers everything. <3
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Wow. Oh my goodness. How have I not known about you? You are simply amazing. I love all your costumes, cosplays and everything!! I am dabbling in making a mermaid fin and I saw your glorious curvy self and I am in love!
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thank you! i love your costumes as well - your snow white looks a lot like the version i made as a birthday gift for a friend (looking for photos to post...). feel free to ask any questions about mermaid-tail-making whenever
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Thank you!! I just bought some latex yesterday and am just going to start out small and make like maybe a bra. It's funny Snow White was never really my super favorite, but after one Halloween I just knew she was my Cosplay calling. But mermaids will always be my favorite.
deviantART muro drawing
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Thanks for the watch
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thank you! you have awesome artwork
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Hey! I'm trying to make a tail for my younger cousin, and your tutorial was beyond amazing - you are brilliant but I had a question. >_< How do you get the monofin in just right?
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Thank you!
The monofin I used had to be cut in order to fit it in the fluke perfectly. What I did was I put the monofin in the tail as-is, then traced the edge of the tail's fabric onto the monofin (A Paint-Sharpie works perfectly, they are in every Michael's Crafts store). Then I proceeded to cut the tail with industrial/heavy duty scissors.
The fin is relatively easy to cut, the hard parts are the ridges.
I know some people try to use a table saw, but I would not recommend it if you haven't used one before.
Once the monofin is cut to the correct size (be sure to check before this step), place the monofin inside the fluke, and use either fabric glue, silicone, or latex.
**NOTE ABOUT THE LATEX/SILICONE**
If you use either silicone or latex to glue the monofin inside of the tail, keep in mind that the thicker the amount you use the longer it will take to dry. I wouldn't use latex inside of the tail due to me not knowing it wasn't dry before using it, but I haven't used silicone yet either.
Maybe get a fast-drying silicone for gluing the monofin inside.
Gluing the fin to the fabric is very essential - If you swim/wear the tail, your fin will shift around inside the fluke and the monofin will be extremely noticeable.
Good luck!
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Hey there, this is Joy&raptorsUnrestrained! from the Mernetwork!
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My best wishes to you for the New Year 2012 !
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