A step by step tutorial for making a swimmable mermaid tail.\r
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PLEASE READ THE FAQ OR READ PREVIOUS COMMENTS BEFORE ASKING ANY QUESTIONS! \r
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If this video inspires you to make Mermaid Swimming videos, please leave a credit to my video for teaching you to make your tail.\r
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Please do not create How To Make A Mermaid Tail videos using my instructions. I risked so much to reveal my secrets and methods back in 2008 when there was zero instructions out there.\r
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FAQ:\r
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Q: Will you make me a tail?\r
A: No, I cannot make anyone a tail. That is why I made this video. So you can =)\r
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Q: Where did you get your monofin and how much did it cost?\r
A: There are many different types on monofins available to buy. Try eBay, Amazon or searching on google.\r
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Q: How did you make your top?\r
A: I covered an old swim top with material. \r
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Q: How do you get the monofin in and out of the tail?\r
A: You can either leave the bottom open and extend your fabric a few inches past the monofin, or just roll up the monofin and work it in and out of the tail.\r
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Q: What is the material called and where do you get it?\r
A: It is just swimwear/dance material. Spandex. You can find it at craft stores that carry a variety of fabrics. It comes in all kinds of colors and designs. Mine happens to be a teal hologram material. Jo~Ann fabrics is where I got this fabric, buy you can buy it online as well. \r
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Q: How much is the material?\r
A: Depends on which material you want. At JoAnns it is $15 a yard and 2 yards will make a tail.\r
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DISCLAIMER: Always use proper supervision when swimming with your tail. Swimming with the legs bound together is very dangerous and should only be attempted by trained persons.\r
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This is my first tutorial. Not the best, I agree, but it is the only one out there =) (this was the first and original how to make a mermaid tail tutorial)\r
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With that said, please excuse my goofiness and brainfart moments. I winged the whole thing, and only did one take.\r
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Click below for a video of me swimming in the tail I made during this video.\r
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If you make a tail please send me a picture! I would love to see your creations =)