So my latex tail from Aurore la sirène is done, and shipping out on thursday!
Since there isn't anyone here I know of who has ordered from her before, I thought writing about my experience and order (and then also reviewing it when it's here)
could be a good idea.
The 8th september I made my order for the "Modèle Latex" and sent my measurements, along with a design idea and some color preferences.
I wanted a tail that was more "realistic" than fantasy, and with smooth gradients through the colors. Blocky colors and sharp lines is not my cup of tea when it comes to tails.
This was my design:
"I would like metallic colors and some glitter if that's possible. And a smooth transition in colors between front and back. The lighter colors is the front/belly."
"Hello, for the measures they are all there, so you want as background colors bluish black color to gray-blue with glitter, it's quite feasible."
"Not black, dark greenblue!"
"i don't have dark green blue i have this in blue métalique dark:
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v...type=3&theater"
"Yes, that is good!"
"ok bluish black"
Initial discussion went well, I tried to be as clear as possible, since I knew that Aurore's english isn't perfect.
Direct payment through my bank was made the next day.
The price for my tail with the extra fins and including shell-top was 445€, which is 566usd.
Aurore got my payment without problem, and told me that she would buy materials on the 16th september,
and that she would regularly send me pictures to show the progress.
On the 18th I got my first picture!
The picture shows my "monofin silicone drying".
On the 26th I got a message from Aurore that she was in hospital, and that she was very sorry that she hadn't been able to work on my tail
within the timeframe she had told me. For me, waiting was not a problem, her health is more important to me than me getting my tail a few weeks later.
Luckily, she started to feel better and on the 4th I got my next set of pictures.
The pictures shows my two scalesheets, the first one is a pearlescent white, and the second one I believe is darkblue metallic.
I was a bit sceptic at first when I saw the white, because we talked about it being blue, so I asked this:
"Oh that's a big contrast! Are the colors going to blend together well later?"
"yes
this is only the beginning of creation, there is still much work"
"Good! It looks great, just wanted to be sure.
I felt that it was a good answer as it still was very early in the process.
On the 10th I got to see the tail almost fully assembled:
On the picture you can also see the size of monofin, which I believe she makes herself.
On the 15th the fins were painted and attached, and the fluke also painted.
I thought the fluke and fins looked a bit different than the rest of the tail and asked what material it was.
"yes is in fabric covered with clear silicone"
That was something I didn't know, I thought that they would be in latex too. I can't say I'm disappointed, I haven't seen it in real life yet, and since it has silicone
on top, the "fishy" feel I'm sure will be there. It's a new technique for me and I'm looking forward to see it up closer.
I also wasn't sure if she was done with the painting of the fluke, and therefor didn't ask about the purple on the tip of it. My mistake, but I really didn't want to sound complaining and ungrateful, you know?
20th october I got a message from Aurore that the tail was done.
I became a bit shocked, because it didn't look like I had pictured it at all, and not really how we talked about it. I didn't know what to do, because I didn't want her to feel bad about me not liking it, and again, I didn't want to sound ungrateful.
"The front is very white, and there is not the purple on the bottom fin
" Hello, for the measures they are all there, so you want as background colors bluish black color to gray-blue with glitter, it's quite feasible."
The front is not gray-blue"
"No it is pearly white, and yes, because I do not have the right to make identical reproduction
it's not good for you??"
"I know you can't make exactly, but you made it very white, when you said blue.
Is it possible to make a bit more blue in the front and have the middle stay white? So it blends a bit more."
"ok
This was in the evening, so I thought she maybe would try to fix it the next day, but no! Not very long after I got a new picture:
It looked much better, and I felt relieved.
Yes it looks better! The light blue is a nice color! Can you make another lighter blue layer inside of the light blue on the upper part? I think it'll be perfect. It looks so much better already. Thank you. "
Around 9 in the evening I got the last pictures from Aurore. She really wanted me to be satisfied, I didn't expect her to work that late just for me.
I was so scared that she would get mad at me for complaining, but she tried her hardest to fix this for me, and I'm very grateful for that.
I really like the lightblue colors she used in the end, and that the fluke and fins are unique sculpts.
If I could change one thing, it would be to add the purple on the bottom of the fluke, I don't know why it wasn't added, maybe it wasn't possible. It's a detail I can live without, I am satisfied with the outcome.
The cost for shipping to Sweden was 49€, or 62$.
All in all, I have so far had a good experience with this tailmaker, she sent lots of pictures through the progress, and if you live in Europe and don't want to spend
a fortune on shipping this is a excellent option for you. The prices match very well to her products, and she offers tails in many price-ranges.
When I have a tail there will be a full review of it, and pictures of course!
I'm a bit scared about doing an unboxing video since English ins't my first language. (Convince me!)
Would I recommend a friend to order from Aurore la sirène?
So far, yes!
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Originally Posted by AniaR
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