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Title: Athena the Merpony:)
Post by: naylastar on June 14, 2013, 03:22:20 PM: This is my first custom in a while, I'm out of practise at painting. Her name is Athena and I'm really proud of her, she has the best tail that I've managed to sculpt so far.

She is for sale. I don't know what to price her at so make me an offer if you're interested. :)

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Thanks for looking:)
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Post by: LunaDehligt on June 14, 2013, 03:23:16 PM: she is very Lovely :)
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Post by: lochnessmomster on June 14, 2013, 03:26:48 PM: Oh wow... I love her delicate hairstyle and the colours you chose! The tail is incredible, I can tell you definitely took your time making it. Gorgeous!! :heart:
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Post by: kaoskat on June 14, 2013, 04:29:48 PM: She's stunning! Her colors are perfect! And your sculptwork is awesome!
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Post by: Ambar on June 14, 2013, 05:03:05 PM: gorgeous!!! the sculpt is perfect!
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Post by: WaePonies on June 14, 2013, 05:05:18 PM: <3 oh wow <3 shes beautiful <3 love her colours and the tail is amazing <3
xoxo
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Post by: naylastar on June 14, 2013, 05:12:23 PM: Thanks everyone:)
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Post by: Galactica on June 14, 2013, 06:04:38 PM: She's beautiful!
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Post by: Colorscapesart on June 14, 2013, 06:43:37 PM: Gorgeous!! I love the tail gradients!
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Post by: Roogna on June 14, 2013, 07:03:52 PM: ooh very pretty. I like how you did her scales and coloring
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Post by: lochnessmomster on June 14, 2013, 08:34:42 PM: Out of curiosity, what sculpting material did you use for the tail? Some sort of polymer? Also, did you use tinfoil or similar to shape the tail before applying the clay? I haven't done anything like this myself yet, but I've done some reading up on various techniques, so I'm just wondering. :)
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Post by: Saja on June 14, 2013, 09:45:40 PM: WOW
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Post by: Diamond on June 14, 2013, 09:58:18 PM: I like your scale texture, it is really neat as is her paint work.
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Post by: bluemoondreams on June 15, 2013, 01:04:09 AM: it's good to see you back again! What a lovely custom to return with!
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Post by: naylastar on June 15, 2013, 02:55:52 AM: Quote from: lochnessmomster on June 14, 2013, 08:34:42 PM
Out of curiosity, what sculpting material did you use for the tail? Some sort of polymer? Also, did you use tinfoil or similar to shape the tail before applying the clay? I haven't done anything like this myself yet, but I've done some reading up on various techniques, so I'm just wondering. :)

I didn't use tin foil again because I could never get the shape right that way. The tail is actually solid as I used super sculpey to get the shape right, then did the fins and scales with apoxie sculpt. She's pretty heavy as a result but much more stable and the shape is much smoother. Will be doing it again.

Quote from: bluemoondreams on June 15, 2013, 01:04:09 AM
it's good to see you back again! What a lovely custom to return with!

Thank you!:)
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Post by: lochnessmomster on June 15, 2013, 03:24:28 AM: Quote from: naylastar on June 15, 2013, 02:55:52 AM
Quote from: lochnessmomster on June 14, 2013, 08:34:42 PM
Out of curiosity, what sculpting material did you use for the tail? Some sort of polymer? Also, did you use tinfoil or similar to shape the tail before applying the clay? I haven't done anything like this myself yet, but I've done some reading up on various techniques, so I'm just wondering. :)

I didn't use tin foil again because I could never get the shape right that way. The tail is actually solid as I used super sculpey to get the shape right, then did the fins and scales with apoxie sculpt. She's pretty heavy as a result but much more stable and the shape is much smoother. Will be doing it again.

Quote from: bluemoondreams on June 15, 2013, 01:04:09 AM
it's good to see you back again! What a lovely custom to return with!

Thank you!:)

Thanks for taking the time to answer my question, naylastar. I really appreciate it. Your technique obviously worked well. ^.^ Have you gotten any offers yet?
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Post by: EmberBright on June 15, 2013, 06:51:55 AM: Beautiful girl! I love the colours you chose, and the necklace is a perfect accent. :)
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Post by: naylastar on June 15, 2013, 07:17:58 AM: A few messages but no offers as of yet. It's only been a day though :)
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Post by: LadySatine on June 15, 2013, 07:38:28 AM: I love how you did her tail!
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Post by: Griffin on June 15, 2013, 07:45:19 AM: Beautiful work on the tail and I looove her hair!
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Post by: achab1984 on June 15, 2013, 06:54:46 PM: She is cute :)
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Post by: Firecloud on June 15, 2013, 09:38:02 PM: Is your first?? naaaa She is AWESOME!!!
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Post by: Delphinbella on June 17, 2013, 11:35:37 AM: Beautiful! Would you mind if I featured her on my Custom of the Week blog?