I feel like a bother messaging tail makers :(

[Haris]

How often is it appropriate to message tail makers? I ordered a custom hybrid tail in April, and it hasn't been finished yet, which, I get the long timeframe, I'm not her only client I'm sure... I message the seller every month or so for updates but I still feel like a bother. Since I'm pretty sure the tail won't fit anymore (I developed a thyroid disorder and put on about 30 pounds since commissioning), I commissioned a custom fabric tail from another maker, but now she hasn't responded to me in two weeks - I sent my payment, measurements and Mahina fin size on the 21st, and have messaged a few times after that with no response. Am I pushy? I just want a tail, but I've waited so long I want to give up... I don't know what to do anymore.

[PhaylennMurúch]

what was the projected turnaround time? 6 months seems like a long time for a hybrid tail.
who is the tail maker?

[Haris]

what was the projected turnaround time? 6 months seems like a long time for a hybrid tail.
who is the tail maker?

Purple Mermaid Studios. She's got a lot of projects going on, switching her hybrid tails to dragonskin silicone and making full silicone tails. She's not taking commissions anymore either, as far as I know. Plus mine was a difficult design, so I don't blame her at all! I just don't want to put pressure on her, I've seen her work and it's beautiful so I don't want her to think I'm rushing her.

She just got back to me and said she's hoping to have all orders done by the end of the month 🤞 even if it doesn't fit I'm going to work my size down to it!