I'm thrilled to finally be able to share the final design images for my new mermaid tail as well as all of the making-of footage that I have been collecting over the last few months!

I started working on the concepts and ideas for this tail at the very end of last year (end of November, beginning of December) and I really took my time with the design.

I took this idea in a few different directions (which you will see in the video) and I am so happy that I took the time to explore the many possibilities.

I also made a real effort (as I always do) to create something NEW and unique for my 2022 look. 💚💙

My look as a mermaid has evolved a lot over the years. I've made 3 different green and blue painted tails, 1 first gen printed tail, 2 second gen printed tails, 2 third gen, 1 fourth gen, 1 fifth gen, and 1 sixth gen.

The generations are defined by scales, level of detail, the overall timeline of my work, and the methods in which they were produced.

I picked 3 of the printed tails that I feel best represented me as a mermaid over the last few years to show alongside Chester 2.0 to give a good comparison for the overall journey and evolution my look has taken.

I can't wait to take this tail on its first swim!

Getting back into the swing of making weekly-ish content feels really good!

I'm still working hard on mermaid tails and I'm making good progress despite some of the bumps in the road.

Next week's vlog will have an even clearer update as to what can be expected moving forward. 😎

In this particular ebook I will take you through an introduction to mermaid tail making, materials and programs, choosing a mermaid monofin, what fabric and how much to buy, taking measurements and creating a digital pattern, designing a mermaid tail, preparing your fabric and files to print, sewing your tail, and maintaining your tail.​