Startup Silicone: My Dream Tail Journey! (Questions and More!)

[Mermaid Whisper]

Hello, merfriends!

After having several mermaid-related dreams, including the one from last night, where I was with SeaGlass, I have decided to revamp my fundraiser and make it into one for a silicone tail!

*NOTE: I have not even swam in a tail yet, but I DO own a Fin Fun, and I will certainly perfect my technique in it before even attempting to swim in silicone!

My first question to all my expert finfriends is:

I have a $2,000 budget for this beauty. What tailmakers do you recommend? I have loved The Mertailor for a long time, but he seems to get a lot of reviews that are either tons of love or lots of hate. I looked through the tailmaker threads and cannot seem to make a decision!

For the record, I love the h2o flukes as well as the POTC shape. To combine them would be awesome!

I am a plus-size mermaid at about a size 18-20 with a 10-inch difference between my waist and hips :D

If you have any questions for me or would like to help me out with choosing a tailmaker (or donating to the cause!) then please post here!

Fundraiser:
http://www.gofundme.com/mermaidwhisper

[TheSaltySiren]

I would consider Najestic Ent, they can make you a custom tail for that budget :) And Naja is just wonderful......Also Mernation is great!

[Mermaid Whisper]

I would consider Najestic Ent, they can make you a custom tail for that budget :) And Naja is just wonderful......Also Mernation is great!

I was looking at their site, but I couldn't find the pricing for a full silicone tail! Do you have any idea how much it is? Also, do they do custom flukes, or do they only have that one? :)


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[TheSaltySiren]

They do custom flukes! I would contact them thru Facebook or email. I believe there tails start at $1500, but they have lots of promotions where they go on sale even cheaper.

[Mermaid Aria]

Syren studios is on maternity leave right now but she did Sea Glass's , KateyMermaid's, and Mermaid Callie's ( I think she goes by Calizaire on here) and a few others tails. Her tails look gorgeous.

Also gotmermaid.net who did New York Mermaid's tail.

These are a few I've been keeping in mind for the future

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[Calizaire]

Syren studios is on maternity leave right now but she did Sea Glass's , KateyMermaid's, and Mermaid Callie's ( I think she goes by Calizaire on here) and a few others tails. Her tails look gorgeous.

Also gotmermaid.net who did New York Mermaid's tail.

These are a few I've been keeping in mind for the future

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Yup! Within the budget and would totally recommend her. Her tails are unique and beautiful. I looooove my Syren Studios tail. Also, she has a few different fluke designs to choose from, has add ons like fins, and makes matching tops.

[Mermaid Whisper]

Thanks, everyone! Looks like I've got some research to do!

I won't be getting this tail for a while, since I'm still fundraising and all, but I'm so excited!

Side note: what do you guys think of the Mertailor's basic silicone tails? I absolutely adore that fluke shape! It does say "spacer", though, so does that mean it's neoprin and not neoprene?


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[TheSaltySiren]

So Mernation just posted on their FACEBOOK about their new genesis tails. They are supposedly light tails that are $1500.

[Mermaid Whisper]

I love MerNation!

UPDATE for those interested:

As I am trying to make enough money to live on my own despite my disability, I have decided that putting this much money towards something that is not a necessity is, and I am very sad to say this, just not feasible. I have money for a car so that I can get my license in a few months, and then an efficiency will be my next option, as my stepfather continues to threaten to kick me out every time I do something wrong.

I am reverting back to simply raising funds for a neoprene tail, as it will also give me complete customization and coloring control as well as give me something to do and something to pour my heart into for a week or so. Also, I love getting the mail every day, and getting new packages from all of my online orders for supplies would make my day!

You are still welcome to donate here (http://www.gofundme.com/mermaidwhisper) - the goal is now only $230!

All my (mer)friendly love!