Finfolk Productions: anyone ordered a tail from them? I just did!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Knockoff Calypso tail?
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That looks like Syrenas first tail?
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/5c94eb146b4d19e25eae46e701a3f4c6.jpg

The ice tail they just took in again for a touch up?
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[KateyMermaid]

There is a copycat company that has recreated finfolk designs. I think they're located in France? They're etsy based. I'll see if I can dig up the shop.

But yeah, they make obvious finfolk duplicates.


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[Tom Cardwell]

Think these are digital prints on fabric.

[Luna Dreamtide]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160610/43530f9c4b1cb18bfbf2c0673f5de01a.jpg
But this tail!!!
This whole set is so pretty!! It's a really cool take on a Little Mermaid design.

[Luna Dreamtide]

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I'm loving the doubled up ankle fins they've been doing.

[badkidbebe]

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I'm loving the doubled up ankle fins they've been doing.

Me tooooo!!!!!! And i loooooove this shade of pink! Pretty much the color I wanted for my tail !


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

How do they look when swimming? I haven't seen a video of them in action yet

[badkidbebe]

How do they look when swimming? I haven't seen a video of them in action yet

The double fins?


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

Yeah

[badkidbebe]

I'm keeping an eye out to see if there's any in the water. I love that idea of double fins! Tempted to do it too!


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

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Can't the mers who came up with the individual designs claim copyright at least or something?

[Theobromine]

Regarding the double heel fins, did you guys know my tail was actually the first to have those, three years ago? Mine are slightly different than the ones they're doing now, which I appreciate, because it means mine are still unique :) The new ones they're doing are a bit larger. But I love mine, I think they hide my heels extremely well, better than most other heel fins I've ever seen, actually. I'm sure I've posted this video before (I don't have many swimming videos because I personally suck at making them), but this video by Lovely Lorelei shows how they look while I'm swimming:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNO4xKdpu4w

I'd definitely love to see how the new style looks in the water, though!

Also....those copycats seriously piss me off. Come up with your own freaking ideas, people!! :mad:

[Luna Dreamtide]

That copying is insane. With the fact that it's direct copying from a photo of the tail wouldn't at least the copyright on the photo itself be enough to do something about this?

[Luna Dreamtide]

Regarding the double heel fins, did you guys know my tail was actually the first to have those, three years ago? Mine are slightly different than the ones they're doing now, which I appreciate, because it means mine are still unique :) The new ones they're doing are a bit larger. But I love mine, I think they hide my heels extremely well, better than most other heel fins I've ever seen, actually. I'm sure I've posted this video before (I don't have many swimming videos because I personally suck at making them), but this video by Lovely Lorelei shows how they look while I'm swimming:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNO4xKdpu4w

I'd definitely love to see how the new style looks in the water, though!

Also....those copycats seriously piss me off. Come up with your own freaking ideas, people!! :mad:
That's so cool. I didn't realise your tail had that. They really do disguise the heels well.

[RNHime]

It's official, Finfolk does some of the best heel fins! The placement, the way they move in the water... really hides those feet!

Does anyone know if there are action shots (or hopefully underwater video!) of the amazing yellow-purple-pink starry galaxy tail they did not too long ago? It had mini flukes on the fluke..? Would love to know how they look in the water. If someone could direct me toward the owner of that tail I'll be happy to do my own stalking, er, RESEARCH!

[badkidbebe]

YEESSS! I'm loving the double heel fins!!!

I'm VERY curious who had the starry night galaxy tail! I have been looking around for it but no sign of it. I think it was shipped to a mer in Australia!


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

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Its so great.
I'm so jealous of whoever got this tail.

I had a dream last night that the owner of this tail had a HUGE pool filled to the brim with pink lemonade, and all of the videos she posted were of her swimming in pink lemonade.

Pregnancy dreams are weird, but I totally see where my brain got the lemonade thing.

[badkidbebe]

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Screenshot of a slo-mo video tail flip from @hayhaydi of the Wands and Wishes Mermaids! It's super cute and a good reference for how the tails flip flop! You can go to @wwmermaids IG for the regular speed video!


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[badkidbebe]

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Its so great.
I'm so jealous of whoever got this tail.

I had a dream last night that the owner of this tail had a HUGE pool filled to the brim with pink lemonade, and all of the videos she posted were of her swimming in pink lemonade.

Pregnancy dreams are weird, but I totally see where my brain got the lemonade thing.

My first thought seeing that tail was lemonade!!!!!!! The colors are stunning! It belongs to Wands and Wishes Mermaids of Denver, Colorado.


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[PearlieMae]

YEESSS! I'm loving the double heel fins!!!

I'm VERY curious who had the starry night galaxy tail! I have been looking around for it but no sign of it. I think it was shipped to a mer in Australia!


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Isn't the Starry Night Tail one that Fifi made, based on the Van Gogh? It was an art piece, if I remember, and was actually made in Australia. Did Finfolk do a Starry Night tail?

[Theobromine]

Pearlie, I believe they mean this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/_Ps5Betk9V/?taken-by=finfolkproductions

I love Fifi's starry night tail too, though. I think it's awesome how a similar concept can be interpreted in such different ways :)

[RNHime]

Pearlie, I believe they mean this one: https://www.instagram.com/p/_Ps5Betk9V/?taken-by=finfolkproductions

I love Fifi's starry night tail too, though. I think it's awesome how a similar concept can be interpreted in such different ways :)

Yes, yes, that is the one I was speaking of! And to make it more confusing it lives in Australia now, too. XP

[Mermaid Arabella]

I know everyone was dying over these tails, so I thought I'd share. Wands & Wishes posted a teaser pic on their fb page (and I did get permission to share it here):
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https://www.facebook.com/WWmermaids/

[Shimmer Mermaid]

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[badkidbebe]

For those who have their tails, do you recommend the tail end at your waistline or maybe lower at the hip area? Pros and cons? The waistline/belly button area looks most popular. I think I saw somewhere someone had theirs at the waist but cut to a V-style in the front so when they sit upright, it won't ride up to your chest but idk how swimming with that style would be. Thoughts?


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[Mermaid Lorelei]

I HIGHLY suggest going up to the waist. If you want it shorter, you can carefully trim back a few scales at a time, but you can't add scales if your tail is too short! Also, if you're in a hurry and can't get your tail all the way up, having a higher waist means you won't be showing off your bum.

[PearlieMae]

I HIGHLY suggest going up to the waist. If you want it shorter, you can carefully trim back a few scales at a time, but you can't add scales if your tail is too short! Also, if you're in a hurry and can't get your tail all the way up, having a higher waist means you won't be showing off your bum.

ABSOLUTELY.

[Marlin]

I'm going to agree with the "leave it longer" crowd. I tried to get it to stop on my hips, and ended up getting the measurements wrong. First time I tried my tail on, I had the whole "plumber's crack" thing going on. The Twin's were super awesome about everything, but it was expensive to get it sent back and forth. Easier/safer to leave some extra space, and cut to fit once you've put it on a few times.

[badkidbebe]

Thanks Lorelei, PearlieMae, and Marlin for your feedback!!! That helps a lot! I will go for the high waisted style. I hope I don't mess up the measurement because I want it to fit like a glove!!!


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[Ondine]

I've been meaning to post my review for like almost a year haha! I put my review up on my blog, along with pics that show the original design, then the stages in the tail being painted, and then the finished product: http://www.mermaidandink.com/blog/mermaid-tail-by-finfolk-productions-a-review

My tail (now known as The Duchess on account of how she's so high maintenance) was one of the earlier rounded-scale tails, painted in autumn purple/green/gold colours. I got her last July, having waited about 15 months in the end I think. The wait was a bit frustrating of course, but it did mean that I had the chance to get the rounded scale design which they created in the meantime, as well as a top. Overall I gave Finfolk 4.5 stars for the whole experience.

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The only underwater footage I have of her is from performing in an aquarium last summer (you can see me meeting this cute guitar shark who totally surprised me by coming out of nowhere!). It was just taken from a camera on the walkway in the aquarium so you can't really appreciate the colours alas:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFGCtWFLH44

[Mermaid Marius]

I've been waiting for them to post photos of this tail! Last time I saw Abby and Bryn they'd mentioned that they'd been working on a peacock tail and they just posted a photo. It is STUNNING. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/252dcd91cd0f188c298eee4bb4fa9daf.jpg

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[Meghara July]

Oh my goodness, they never cease to amaze!

[Mermaid Marius]

AGH more photos. This tail might be my favorite so far! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/6529da95f42ef20490dc971e9fb0c665.jpg
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[Vrindavana Starfish]

That's really cool. The peacock feather is such a beautiful inspiration, and I love the different interpretations people come up with for it.

[MermaidClaudy]

OH :eek: this is beautiful!!!

[badkidbebe]

So gorgeous!!! They always outdo themselves!


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[Mermaid Alea]

This might sound stupid, but I almost cried seeing that tail. My dream tail will definitely be peacock inspired since I breed peacocks and I am the magazine editor for an association's peacock magazine, and that design is a bit like what I have had in mind - much more so than other peacock inspired tails I have seen. That is one lucky mer who is getting that tail...WOW!!! :drool:

Seeing Finfolk do such a wonderful job on a peacock tail like this makes it even harder for me to decide what tailmaker I will go with in the future!

[AniaR]

I don't think it would look very good on me but I could see this looking stellar on a black mermaid. I mean, am I right? Haha don't you think that purple would just pop so nicely?

I hope whoever gets it is super happy with it. look at all the work that went into that! true artistry!

[Mermaid Marius]

I was thinking the same thing, that lime green might wash out a fair skinned mer but it would look amazing on someone with darker skin.
I know the recipient of the tail is definitely more fair skinned though so I look forward to when she finally posts pictures in it.
And Alea, that doesn't sound stupid at all. Honestly I think it sounds really beautiful that you're so passionate about something. Finfolk makes amazing art and it's awesome that this one really spoke to you.

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[The Water Phoenix]

Just kill me now, that peacock tail is absolutely gorgeous! :)

[Mermaid Caspiana]

AGH more photos. This tail might be my favorite so far! http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160703/6529da95f42ef20490dc971e9fb0c665.jpg
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I think I'm in love...

[Mermaid Sirenia]

That peacock tail is TO DIE FOR, but I agree, those colors would flush out a pale skinned mer like myself! I would love to see colors like that on a darker mer

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[Mermaid Freyja]

I was thinking the same thing, that lime green might wash out a fair skinned mer but it would look amazing on someone with darker skin.
I know the recipient of the tail is definitely more fair skinned though so I look forward to when she finally posts pictures in it.

Oh my gods, that peacock tail!! it's so amazing, and it's making me so excited about my own future Finfolk tail. I'm loving the spotted pattern on the body, too.
That bright color might actually do the opposite on the owner's light complexion :)
I'm pretty fair skinned, and when I wear super bright colors such as that lime green, or neon colors, it makes my skin tone seem warmer or richer (for lack of a better term). Especially if I've gotten *any sun* at all. It's the super dark or 'dusty' shades (like sage green/mauve/grey-blues) that tend to wash out lighter skin tones. The blah shades with no pop.
Maybe it's why super neon swimsuits were all the rage in the 80s; they made the wearer seem all the more tanned.
;)

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I know the mer who is getting that tail. It has been a long time in the making for her, from conception to deposit to production. She is fair and she is going to look gorgeous in it trust me!

[badkidbebe]

I know the mer who is getting that tail. It has been a long time in the making for her, from conception to deposit to production. She is fair and she is going to look gorgeous in it trust me!


Tell her that we can't wait to see how gorgeous she will be in it!!!!!!!! The tail is STUNNING!!! I hope she does an unboxing video!

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Look at the preeeeeettyyyyyyy

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[badkidbebe]

Look at the preeeeeettyyyyyyy

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All the pretty colors!!!!!! Reminds me of a sunrise! The pink hues are what it close to what I want on my FF tail!


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[Hydra1337]

Is that a new fluke or is it just me? Either way it's effing gorgeous.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Whole new sculpt. I can't wait to see the whole thing

[Hydra1337]

Neither can I. I'm seriously envious of anyone with a Finfolk tail.

[badkidbebe]

Is that a new fluke or is it just me? Either way it's effing gorgeous.

They said it's a new custom fluke for a "supertopsecretproject" but unfortunately not available for anyone else [emoji24] but I'm so curious who is gonna get it! The sisters aren't able to mention anything yet! I wonder what it could be for?!?


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[Meilyn]

The new disney's little mermaid is what I'm guessing

[badkidbebe]

Whaaaa?!? Really!?!? That'll be so cool!!!


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[Meilyn]

It's a guess :)

[Merman Andrew]

The new disney's little mermaid is what I'm guessing
I doubt it, the colors are too bright to suit that film. If it was black I would say maybe!

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[Mermaid Sirenia]

There's a splash remake in the works! Maybe that?

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[Mermaid Marius]

Bryn finally finished sculpting the new Calypso and it looks delicious 👅👀👀💖http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160727/99d067ecb94431c9805840930552c6d6.jpg

Marius Levee's Shell Phone

[Shimmer Mermaid]

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The colors are so perfect together! Its bold and subtle at the same time. Beautiful

[Mermaid Syaira]

Just sent my email to hopefully get a tail from the girls =D

[badkidbebe]

My production month is this month! Ahhhh!!!! I need to send in my measurements ASAP! [emoji28] I'm paranoid of it being too big or having gaps. I got some tips about measuring on different days to get the average. Another mer wrapped themselves in cling wrap and measured themselves. Anyone have any tips?!


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[Mermaid Sirenia]

My production month is this month! Ahhhh!!!! I need to send in my measurements ASAP! [emoji28] I'm paranoid of it being too big or having gaps. I got some tips about measuring on different days to get the average. Another mer wrapped themselves in cling wrap and measured themselves. Anyone have any tips?!


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Make sure to especially measure the hips several times! From what I've seen that's what people have had the wrong sizing in:) So excited to see your tail!

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[NaiaMarina]

Hi everyone! I was wondering if ya'll could help me... I'm designing my final artwork for my tail and I'm not sure if I should have a blended waist or not. If ya'll could give your thoughts/views about blended vs non-blended would be great! :) Thanks in advance!


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[badkidbebe]

Make sure to especially measure the hips several times! From what I've seen that's what people have had the wrong sizing in:) So excited to see your tail!

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Ahhh! Okay! I'll try to measure correctly! And I'm excited to see it too!! Squee!


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[badkidbebe]

Sent in my measurements! This month is my production month wooo!!! It's weird when you're waiting for this time to come and it creeps on you before you even know it! Excited for what's to come!!!


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[Jake]

Sent in my measurements! This month is my production month wooo!!! It's weird when you're waiting for this time to come and it creeps on you before you even know it! Excited for what's to come!!!


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You're right about it creeping up on you. My production month is October. I can't believe it's so soon. I've figured out what I want as far as the design for the most part but I'm still deciding on which fluke I want. I was leaning towards the 13th Year fluke for a while but lately I've been leaning towards the Loreena fluke.

[Mermaid Alea]

Goodness gracious it seemed like just yesterday when you were talking about placing an order with Finfolk badkidbebe! I am so excited for you!

[badkidbebe]

Goodness gracious it seemed like just yesterday when you were talking about placing an order with Finfolk badkidbebe! I am so excited for you!

Thank you!!! I've been keeping busy and production month totally crept up on me. Eeeee!!! Excited!


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[badkidbebe]

You're right about it creeping up on you. My production month is October. I can't believe it's so soon. I've figured out what I want as far as the design for the most part but I'm still deciding on which fluke I want. I was leaning towards the 13th Year fluke for a while but lately I've been leaning towards the Loreena fluke.

Yeah I've been going back and forth as well with the Lotus and Calypso. Now they just made a whole new fluke with no name yet and I'm like Ahhhh! So hard to narrow it down!!!

I love the Thirteenth year fluke because it's stands out but the Loreena has that classic magical feel to it. What are we going to do haha!!!


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[Jake]

Yeah I've been going back and forth as well with the Lotus and Calypso. Now they just made a whole new fluke with no name yet and I'm like Ahhhh! So hard to narrow it down!!!

I love the Thirteenth year fluke because it's stands out but the Loreena has that classic magical feel to it. What are we going to do haha!!!


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Yeah, I saw the photo they posted of the new fluke design and I like that one too. They're making it so hard to choose! lol

And now I just saw the picture of the scales they posted. I had already decided on getting the rounded scales but I love the small scale detailing on the picture they just posted. Decisions, decisions!

[Winged Mermaid]

LOOKIE WHAT I JUST GOT! :yay:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lgrq4YADTg

[badkidbebe]

YAYYAYAYYAYA!!!!! It's sucha pretty blue, Iona!!!


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[Dustweb]

It's beautiful! I love the colors!

[NaiaMarina]

LOOKIE WHAT I JUST GOT! :yay:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Lgrq4YADTg

Oh it's so pretty! I love the color combination. It's always awesome when you guys do unboxing videos. Can't wait for my turn!


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[PearlieMae]

WOW! Congratulations, Iona! It looks amazing!

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I'm never on here any more but let's just say our new tails are imminent. I so want to show my design to the world but I'm holding back for a bit. Sooooooooooooooooon

[badkidbebe]

I'm never on here any more but let's just say our new tails are imminent. I so want to show my design to the world but I'm holding back for a bit. Sooooooooooooooooon

I hope you gals do another unboxing video! I watch them over and over and I live vicariously through them! [emoji177]


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[NaiaMarina]

I hope you gals do another unboxing video! I watch them over and over and I live vicariously through them! [emoji177]


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Ditto on that!

@badkidbebe how's yours coming along?? :))


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[Mer Coralia]

my dream of owning a Finfolk tail just got real :D

I'm so excited

(also my first post ^^)

Also I can't wait to see the new Perth tails come to life <3

Iona I love all the shades of blue in yours

[JuriRiyu]

Hi everyone :-D ! I juste placed an order 3days ago to finfolk and pay my deposit today, i am so excited !!! And thinking of the design of my futur tail i don't if i'm going with individual scales or not 😭 ( A Swiss mermaid 🐮 )

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[JuriRiyu]

I'm never on here any more but let's just say our new tails are imminent. I so want to show my design to the world but I'm holding back for a bit. Sooooooooooooooooon
Aw ! So excited for you guys !!!

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[JuriRiyu]

my dream of owning a Finfolk tail just got real :D

I'm so excited

(also my first post ^^)

Also I can't wait to see the new Perth tails come to life <3

Iona I love all the shades of blue in yours
This is exciting 😁 !! I am also new ^^

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[Mermaid Alea]

Welcome Mer Coralia and JuriRiyu! Don't forget to post an intro in the Introduce Yourself area of the forum: http://mernetwork.com/index/forumdisplay.php?7-Introduce-Yourself

Also, congratulations on placing an order with Finfolk! :)

[JuriRiyu]

Welcome Mer Coralia and JuriRiyu! Don't forget to post an intro in the Introduce Yourself area of the forum: http://mernetwork.com/index/forumdisplay.php?7-Introduce-Yourself

Also, congratulations on placing an order with Finfolk! :)
Thank you 😁 No i won't forget !

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[JuriRiyu]

my dream of owning a Finfolk tail just got real :D

I'm so excited

(also my first post ^^)

Also I can't wait to see the new Perth tails come to life <3

Iona I love all the shades of blue in yours
I have a question for you , did finfolk already sent you the invitation for entering the basecamp ?

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[Mer Coralia]

Welcome Mer Coralia and JuriRiyu! Don't forget to post an intro in the Introduce Yourself area of the forum: http://mernetwork.com/index/forumdisplay.php?7-Introduce-Yourself

Also, congratulations on placing an order with Finfolk! :)

I was too nervous to do that so I guess I'll do that now (where's the monkey emojins? :p :rollover:)

Thanks Alea ^^




I have a question for you , did finfolk already sent you the invitation for entering the basecamp ?

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Yes they did, but after responding to a few threads/discussions I have not gotten word back (not that I really expect to any time soon -considering I just got onto their list and they're usually busy)

[JuriRiyu]

I was too nervous to do that so I guess I'll do that now (where's the monkey emojins? [emoji14] :rollover:)

Thanks Alea ^^





Yes they did, but after responding to a few threads/discussions I have not gotten word back (not that I really expect to any time soon -considering I just got onto their list and they're usually busy)
okay i see :) Did they send the invitation through facebook or mail ? i am currently waiting for them to sending me the invitation ^^ i can't wait haha

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[Mer Coralia]

okay i see :) Did they send the invitation through facebook or mail ? i am currently waiting for them to sending me the invitation ^^ i can't wait haha

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It was sent through email. I don't have Facebook so I don't know if they could send the link through it.

Neither can I :D

It'll be worth it though

[Tom Cardwell]

Got my new FinFolk tail last week, picked it up in person.
From deposit to pickup, 1 year 7 months. Mid Feb 2015 to Mid Sept 2016.
Production month was Feb 2016.
Take into account the twins had a lot of events in their lives so hopefully I weathered the worst delays and the production times will start to shrink to a more reasonable amount of time. My tail has individual scales, that's a big time sink.
Its a journey, pack a lot of patience. "Good things come to those who wait".

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[PearlieMae]

You look GREAT!!! Congrats! :mermaid kiss:

[Hydra1337]

I love how vibrant it looks! Congrats!

[Mer Coralia]

Oh that tail is gorgeous! <3

Will you be posting videos?

[JuriRiyu]

Got my new FinFolk tail last week, picked it up in person.
From deposit to pickup, 1 year 7 months. Mid Feb 2015 to Mid Sept 2016.
Production month was Feb 2016.
Take into account the twins had a lot of events in their lives so hopefully I weathered the worst delays and the production times will start to shrink to a more reasonable amount of time. My tail has individual scales, that's a big time sink.
Its a journey, pack a lot of patience. "Good things come to those who wait".

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Wow! you look amazing in your tail !

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[Jake]

It's officially my scheduled production month! Can't believe it's finally here.

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

YAYYYY good for you Jake!

[badkidbebe]

It's officially my scheduled production month! Can't believe it's finally here.

Wooo!!!!!!!! Excited for you!!!



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[badkidbebe]

Ditto on that!

@badkidbebe how's yours coming along?? :))


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My production month was August. I was waiting to see the new calypso fluke design before I made my final decision on which one fluke I wanted (I chose the new calypso!!) the tail has not been made yet but to be fair on them, I submitted my measurements mid August which, in my eyes, was late and totally my bad. The girls probably have all sorts of projects to do including mine and they know they are a bit behind schedule with my tail. I don't want to rush them but I do hope I get it maybe by the end of the year! I'm just awaiting design/paint mock-ups!


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[Mer Coralia]

It's officially my scheduled production month! Can't believe it's finally here.

:highfive: can't wait to see it! <3



My production month was August. I was waiting to see the new calypso fluke design before I made my final decision on which one fluke I wanted (I chose the new calypso!!) the tail has not been made yet but to be fair on them, I submitted my measurements mid August which, in my eyes, was late and totally my bad. The girls probably have all sorts of projects to do including mine and they know they are a bit behind schedule with my tail. I don't want to rush them but I do hope I get it maybe by the end of the year! I'm just awaiting design/paint mock-ups!


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awesome! :yay:

how long have you been waiting out of curiosity?

[Mermaid Syaira]

So I've tried to order a tail with the twins but have gotten no response. I know that they are busy people but is there some way that I could get in contact with them to order a tail?

[Mer Coralia]

If you sent a "READY TO ORDER" email, then its just a waiting game afterwards. I waited about two weeks before I resent the email and I got a response the next day. Sometimes they respond quickly, sometimes they don't; it just depends if you have good timing. But they are super busy, so waiting game.

[NaiaMarina]

My production month was August. I was waiting to see the new calypso fluke design before I made my final decision on which one fluke I wanted (I chose the new calypso!!) the tail has not been made yet but to be fair on them, I submitted my measurements mid August which, in my eyes, was late and totally my bad. The girls probably have all sorts of projects to do including mine and they know they are a bit behind schedule with my tail. I don't want to rush them but I do hope I get it maybe by the end of the year! I'm just awaiting design/paint mock-ups!


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Ah I see! I better start sending in my measurements then! My production month is in Nov. Looking forward to seeing your tail!


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[badkidbebe]

:highfive: can't wait to see it! <3




awesome! :yay:

how long have you been waiting out of curiosity?



I put my order in September 2015. So about a year �� they at quite popular so I figured it'll be a wait until I get mine. Hopefully I'll get it by the end of the year! ��

[Mermaid Rillia]

All of these GORGEOUS tails are putting Finfolk towards the top of my list. They really know how to bring a design to life.

[badkidbebe]

It's officially my scheduled production month! Can't believe it's finally here.


WOOOO!!!!!!! excited for you!!!!!

[badkidbebe]

Got my new FinFolk tail last week, picked it up in person.
From deposit to pickup, 1 year 7 months. Mid Feb 2015 to Mid Sept 2016.
Production month was Feb 2016.
Take into account the twins had a lot of events in their lives so hopefully I weathered the worst delays and the production times will start to shrink to a more reasonable amount of time. My tail has individual scales, that's a big time sink.
Its a journey, pack a lot of patience. "Good things come to those who wait".

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STUNNING!!!!!

[Mermaid Alea]

I was just on Finfolk's Instagram. I saw that 10 hours ago they said this:

"Now that we are finally back in the US, we are finalizing details for our big reveal. In roughly 48 hours, we will unveil Finfolk's biggest news to date. Be sure you're following @finfolkproductions (https://www.instagram.com/finfolkproductions/) so that we can share everything with you!

I am really curious about what that big reveal could be!? Maybe they are making a tail(s) for the Splash remake movie?

[badkidbebe]

I'm so giddy about the news reveal!!! Not sure what it could be but it would be so amazing for them if they were involved with the new Splash movie! Ahhh!!!!


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[AniaR]

:biting nails:

[MermaidLiara]

I'm honestly kinda hoping the big news is that they have hired one or more competent employee(s) to assist them in making tails. You know, to decrease waiting time.

[Mer Coralia]

Maybe it has to do with their apparel line or that pink fluke picture they posted awhile ago?

Unless they haven't given any clues about it so far. :cthulhu:

[AniaR]

I'm honestly kinda hoping the big news is that they have hired one or more competent employee(s) to assist them in making tails. You know, to decrease waiting time.

didnt work out so well last time since the helper betrayed them and went off and started their own tail making business :p

[AniaR]

Maybe it has to do with their apparel line or that pink fluke picture they posted awhile ago?

Unless they haven't given any clues about it so far. :cthulhu:

you might be on to something!

[Hydra1337]

AniaR, that happened with them too? I didn't know that. :(

Also, what pink fluke? I don't remember seeing it.

[badkidbebe]

AniaR, that happened with them too? I didn't know that. :(

Also, what pink fluke? I don't remember seeing it.

It was this fluke! They haven't spoken about it since they posted it but I'm wondering if it's related to it! 39432


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[Hydra1337]

Oh yeah! I remember it now! It's so pretty.

[Mermaid Alea]

It looks kinda thin to me. One person said maybe it would be partial silicone tails. I am thinking it could be thinner silicone tails similar to what MerNation started to make.

It would be super cool if it was a mermaid monofin but I doubt it is.

[Mer Coralia]

I wasn't too sure on posting that drama bit, but sadly it did. Although I haven't seen any more tails from them.

I remember thinking it was a kid's tail.

The fluke design is not available except to the ultra secret topic (Arion I think asked about it's availability in the comments section). That'd be cool if they had a cheaper line like Mernation but with just the two of them that's a heavy workload on top of an already heavy workload.

At least they'll announce within the next twenty-four hours though right? :dance:

(Also thanks Raina :jawdrop:, for just responding )

[Hydra1337]

I think it might be a thinner silicone tail like what Mernation is doing. Tail of Art is going to be doing something like that as well starting December. Kariel announced it on her Facebook not too long ago.

[Hydra1337]

I'm excited.

[badkidbebe]

I had a pop up notification on Instagram telling me they posted something but when I clicked it, it didn't work! I thought they deleted it and I was like "ahh what a tease!" But then the post reappeared lol! *facepalm* I'm so antsy to know what they're revealing! [emoji177][emoji177][emoji177]


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[Mer Coralia]

The new logo looks cool, perfect for Instagram. I hope they update their website as well.

But yeah this waiting is killing me!!!

[badkidbebe]

This is their big announcement!!! This is a great option for those who are on a budget but want their quality and craftsmanship!

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[Hydra1337]

I wish I'd have the money for it now and not a year from now. I'm seriously fangirling over here.

[badkidbebe]

It looks like Mer Coralia and other mers were right about them making a more affordable line for everyone who has dreamed of being a mermaid. I looked back at that first photo they posted months ago of the special fin and Merman Arion asked about its availability. They answered with "This fluke is currently exclusive to the superamazingtopsecret project!"
I did a comparison photo and it looks just like the 4th tail! They are a match!

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My apologies on the diminished quality of the photo. Idk why it gets/looks distorted when I upload on tapatalk.

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[lynsea]

FYI the tails are 100% Dragonskin silicone for those who are wondering. They didn't put that in their original post.

[AniaR]

I may have known... haha. We are hoping to have these amazing tails available at mermania for people to test out and order :)

[Hydra1337]

Oh they're 100% silicone? In the comments they only specified the fluke and fins were all silicone but didn't mention the body of the tail. To me that implied they were hybrid tails.

[lynsea]

Ah I didn't catch that.

[Saren]

This is so amazing! My friend REALLY wants to be a mermaid and this looks like a great thing for her!!!!

[PearlieMae]

It will be interesting to see what they are rolling out...I wish they had complete information before posting, though...so many questions!

[Mermaid Alea]

Okay so $699 is the tail price, but I wonder what shipping would be?

[Mermaid Summerlilly]

Aw man I MIGHT need one of these... guys this won't be good for my bank account.

[Gingersnaps]

I had a bit of a laugh because i remember emailing tail makers asking if they could do a silicone fin with a fabric base hybrid tail for a cheaper price XD no one got back to me. So this is exciting!!! Im most likely going to be able to afford a second tail now! Also if the body isnt silicone that would make it easier to put on and light to carry. AHHH just so exciting.

[Hydra1337]

Right?! lol

I keep going back and forth between wanting to make or buy a tail. If I buy all the tail makers out there are already making my future decision REALLY difficult.

[lynsea]

I think the body of those tails is definitely more than fabric. If you zoom in on the picture, you can see raised scales.

[shimmygoddess]

could it be a neoprene base? with silicone or latex on top? I am so excited. Now I will have to get another :yay:

[Mer-Crazy]

Or maybe a fabric base? Like that time when someone took a Finfun tail and covered it in silicone?

[Hydra1337]

The scales in the fluke sneak peak look like they're raised silicone so I'm personally going with the neoprene silicone theory.

[AniaR]

No neoprene as far as I know. And it's an intentional individual scale look ;)

I think it's actually something brand new in the industry what they're planning/done. So when they come out with more info shortly, you'll see :D

[Hydra1337]

I'm even more curious now. 0.0

[Nerdmaid Faith]

This is definitely pushing me more towards buying a lower cost silicone tail because of how amazing they look!

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[Mer Coralia]

It looks like sequins to me. I doubt it's full silicon though; part of me also hopes it's not.

I can't wait for all the new info, plus their new website <3

Eek! So many cool things coming!

[Hydra1337]

Sequins makes sense actually. They did a sequin collaboration a while ago, right?

[Mer Coralia]

Sequins makes sense actually. They did a sequin collaboration a while ago, right?

Sort of with Hannah. They added silicon fins to one of her sequin tails.

[Hydra1337]

Oh, gotcha.

[AniaR]

It looks like sequins to me. I doubt it's full silicon though; part of me also hopes it's not.

It's not sequins ;)

[Mer Coralia]

It's not sequins ;)

Dang it. :rollover:

Has the material been said? Do we get any hints? :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Alea]

No neoprene as far as I know. And it's an intentional individual scale look ;)

I think it's actually something brand new in the industry what they're planning/done. So when they come out with more info shortly, you'll see :D


I think this is a pretty good hint. :p

Edit: was reading some comments on facebook and check out these comments:
Said by Finfolk:

The flukes and fins are 100% Dragonskin silicone. We will have full descriptions on the website later this week.

Said by Samantha Ann Goss:


For anyone that wants to know, I got to see these bad boys in Mexico. They're beautiful, easier to get into, probably warmer to swim in, and look amazing underwater!!!

Hmm...Warmer to swim in...

[Mer Coralia]

Wah. :cry: I hate this waiting game.

I knew about the flukes and fins being silicone but the main body isn't, right? Least we're getting answers sometime this week.

Whatever they've done, it's hopefully easier than the "normal" process of their full silicone tails. Easier on them, I mean. That was my first thought after seeing the price.

Good things come to those who wait I guess...

[NaiaMarina]

http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161107/d3e7fbd29e1265479d27be271c998a27.png

Saw this on Savannah Bridges insta. She was the photographer with them and thehouseofflynn in Mexico I believe. Looks like it's a photo of Finfolk's new hybrid tail in water!


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[Vrindavana Starfish]

Whatever it is, I want it. It's beautiful, and since the wait list is over a year for a custom and over $3k usually, this is an EXCELLENT move and I'm very excited.

[Nerdmaid Faith]

Whatever it is, I want it. It's beautiful, and since the wait list is over a year for a custom and over $3k usually, this is an EXCELLENT move and I'm very excited.
I couldn't agree more!

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[Spindrift]

Exciting!

*Stalking*

[Gravity Falls]

I'm just wondering if shipping costs are going to stay at 100+ dollars or not for the new tails. I can't wait to order mine!

[BritskyPop]

I just ordered my first finfolk full silicone tail. How long does it take for them to get back with you and start the design process?? I also wanted to expedite this but the design page doesn't show shipping. Are they backed up since the new release??

[Saren]

I put my deposit down for a tail (not the new line). I'm so excited!!!

[BritskyPop]

Yay I can't wait to see it! Have to get a big finfolk group together one day and swim with our Tails.

[NaiaMarina]

It's officially my production month! Yay!!

But I haven't heard from Finfolk yet... *sob* I hope my order is not forgotten.

Any updates from fellow mers on your tails in finfolk-production?


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[BritskyPop]

How long since you put your order in?

[NaiaMarina]

How long since you put your order in?

Hi BriskyPop!
I put my order in around mid-Jan.


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[Mermaid Alea]

Do any Finfolk tails have a metallic/pearlescent shine in and out of the water? I noticed that the gold they use seems to have a metallic shine, but I was wondering about a full tail (not all gold) that they have created that has a lot of shine? I saw a 2013 Finfolk tail in person and it had a very slight shine when viewed in direct sunlight but I am talking about something really shiny (but not glittery). I think this tail they made might come closest to what I am thinking of: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/p843x403/10443148_330819623748649_1899279520531071776_o.jpg

I wonder if they would make your tail more metallic/pearl if you asked?

[NaiaMarina]

Do any Finfolk tails have a metallic/pearlescent shine in and out of the water? I noticed that the gold they use seems to have a metallic shine, but I was wondering about a full tail (not all gold) that they have created that has a lot of shine? I saw a 2013 Finfolk tail in person and it had a very slight shine when viewed in direct sunlight but I am talking about something really shiny (but not glittery). I think this tail they made might come closest to what I am thinking of: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/p843x403/10443148_330819623748649_1899279520531071776_o.jpg

I wonder if they would make your tail more metallic/pearl if you asked?

From a similar qn I asked them previously they did mention that they have iridescent pigments. Hope that answers your qn :)


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[Vrindavana Starfish]

Anyone know who this mer is? I don't recognize the tail, but I know it's a FinFolks:
http://www.odyseaaquarium.com/event/mermaid-magic/

It's at the new aquarium in Phoenix. I want to go visit!

[badkidbebe]

Anyone know who this mer is? I don't recognize the tail, but I know it's a FinFolks:
http://www.odyseaaquarium.com/event/mermaid-magic/

It's at the new aquarium in Phoenix. I want to go visit!

Yes! Her name is Haley! She is (or was?) part of Wands and Wishes Mermaids! She's so gorgeous!


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[badkidbebe]

It's officially my production month! Yay!!

But I haven't heard from Finfolk yet... *sob* I hope my order is not forgotten.

Any updates from fellow mers on your tails in finfolk-production?


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Yayyay!!!

No updates for me since September 2016. Last we were in touch, they said they are working on my mock-up/design. I assume they got busy with other projects which I guessed correctly after the reveal of the new affordable tails and their trip to Mexico! Hopefully they'll get back orders soon! I'm ready to swim in my FF tail! [emoji177]


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[Vrindavana Starfish]

Yes! Her name is Haley! She is (or was?) part of Wands and Wishes Mermaids! She's so gorgeous!


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Thank you!

[NaiaMarina]

Yayyay!!!

No updates for me since September 2016. Last we were in touch, they said they are working on my mock-up/design. I assume they got busy with other projects which I guessed correctly after the reveal of the new affordable tails and their trip to Mexico! Hopefully they'll get back orders soon! I'm ready to swim in my FF tail! [emoji177]


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Thanks for the update on your side Badkidbebe. I started to get worried when they replied my FB comment that they were looking at Basecamp the past few days but could have missed mine and would get back to me tt day when I commented but have yet to hear from them. I hope they start focusing on us once the website is relaunched. I too am SO ready to swim in my FF tail!! Waiting is no fun haha!


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[Mermaid Alea]

From a similar qn I asked them previously they did mention that they have iridescent pigments. Hope that answers your qn :)

Thanks that is very helpful! :)

[Vrindavana Starfish]

So, the new tails have a neoprene base with resin sequins modeled after their own scales! It's like one of Hannah's tails. I'm really excited about them. I'm not quite ready to preorder one, but my birthday is in the summer, so I think I know what to ask for! :D

[Mer Coralia]

For the Mythic line they're using the shooter and saying they've used it in their full silicone tails before. Does anyone know if they have done any previous tails with the shooter? I thought it was just the trainer and competitor?

[Saren]

Gah I ordered the teal!

[Merman Andrew]

Hey all just a FYI in case anyone missed it and is considering buying a Mythic tail - the prices currently offered for these tails ($699) is a presale special only and will be going up to thier regular price of $799 soon. So if you want to get it at the lower price you need to order soon!

Here is the Facebook comment from Fin folk that confirms this.
"Once presale is over, regular prices will be $799 for the non-finned tail, and $1050 for the finned tail. Once these tails are in stock they will be available for SAME DAY or next day shipping"

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[Mermaid Alea]

Yeah this is a rare chance!

For those of you really wanting this tail but you don't have the money saved up yet you could still probably make a bunch of crafts and sell them to help raise some money. Or babysit, petsit, do yard work for someone (my fave thing cause I don't like inside chores) etc. Around now is when people will be starting to think about buying presents for Christmas and they might be more likely to buy something handmade - or at least I like handmade items more since it is more unique and less likely the person has that item.

[Merman Andrew]

Also you can always ask your friends and relatives to give you money for your tail fund instead of a Xmas present, and you will have the amount you need in no time!

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[Mer Coralia]

A minor detail I suppose, but they did switch back to their original domain of http://finfolkproductions.com :)

[lynsea]

Finfolk is having a Black Friday sale and will be releasing and unknown new color of their Mythic line. My guess is purple or orange!

[Hydra1337]

I'm guessing purple since it's the only legging color that doesn't correspond to a tail yet.

[Elle]

Finfolk is having a Black Friday sale and will be releasing and unknown new color of their Mythic line. My guess is purple or orange!

I guessed Black for Black Friday

[Mermaid Marius]

Do any Finfolk tails have a metallic/pearlescent shine in and out of the water? I noticed that the gold they use seems to have a metallic shine, but I was wondering about a full tail (not all gold) that they have created that has a lot of shine? I saw a 2013 Finfolk tail in person and it had a very slight shine when viewed in direct sunlight but I am talking about something really shiny (but not glittery). I think this tail they made might come closest to what I am thinking of: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpa1/t31.0-8/p843x403/10443148_330819623748649_1899279520531071776_o.jpg

I wonder if they would make your tail more metallic/pearl if you asked?
I work with this mer as well as own a Finfolk with quite a bit of gold on it! Neither of the tails are inherently shiny when dry, so we oft mist our tails with water throughout a shift to keep the sparkles looking top notch.

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[Mermaid Alea]

Thanks for the feedback! ;)
That is very neat that you mist your tails to keep them sparkling. I am sure it also helps ad to the 'real mermaid' aspect since it looks like you are trying to keep from drying out.

[Hydra1337]

But for real that's a cute thing to do for gigs.

[Mermaid Marius]

But for real that's a cute thing to do for gigs.
I make this joke all the time!! 😂😂😂

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[Vrindavana Starfish]

If any of you got a Mythic tail, I can't wait for your review!

[Gravity Falls]

I'm going to upload a YouTube unboxing/review video that I'll make sure to link y'all :->


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[badkidbebe]

I'm going to upload a YouTube unboxing/review video that I'll make sure to link y'all :->


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Oh yes please! I love unboxing videos!!!


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[Mer-Crazy]

Oh yes please! I love unboxing videos!!!


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Me too! I'm still sitting here waiting for Arion's second unboxing video haha

[Ligeia]

I'm going to upload a YouTube unboxing/review video that I'll make sure to link y'all :->


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I'm definitely keeping an eye out on the mythic tail reviews. I'm considering getting one in the spring. They look promising. If I can request, mind doing a close up on the scales when you get it?

Stuff aside - congratulations on snagging one!

[Gravity Falls]

Of course!!! And thank you :-)


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[Mer Coralia]

Me too! I'm still sitting here waiting for Arion's second unboxing video haha


OMG YES!!!!!

[Mermaid Emeraldina]

I will be doing an unboxing video of my mythic teal tail :)

[Vrindavana Starfish]

Huzzah for unboxings! ;)

[NaiaMarina]

Yay to more unboxing vids!!!


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[Saren]

I JUST GOT MY BASECAMP INVITE!

[badkidbebe]

I JUST GOT MY BASECAMP INVITE!

WOOOO!!!!! So happy you're onto the next step!!

Seems like they are catching up on pending orders because I got a Basecamp email saying they are aiming on working on mine this week!!! SO CLOSE!!!!!


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[Mer Coralia]

OMG I'm so happy for the both of you!

I can't wait to see yours ^^

Will you be doing an unboxing video? :)

I'm just happy they're still going through their silicone orders. I was worried the Mythic line would push a lot of it back.

[NaiaMarina]

WOOOO!!!!! So happy you're onto the next step!!

Seems like they are catching up on pending orders because I got a Basecamp email saying they are aiming on working on mine this week!!! SO CLOSE!!!!!


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Sweet!!! That is very good news! I too was afraid that the orders were gonna be delayed extensively especially from the massive response on the Mythic tails. I'm excited for u!!


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[Jake]

WOOOO!!!!! So happy you're onto the next step!!

Seems like they are catching up on pending orders because I got a Basecamp email saying they are aiming on working on mine this week!!! SO CLOSE!!!!!


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That's awesome! I know I was scheduled a couple months behind you so hopefully I won't be too far behind.

[JuriRiyu]

Hello ! I have a question, I order a tail from Finfolk and I do not know which monofin to turn ( the competitor or the trainer) , I would like the Loreena fluke so if some of you would advise me! thank you very much ! :-)

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[Mer Coralia]

Hello ! I have a question, I order a tail from Finfolk and I do not know which monofin to turn ( the competitor or the trainer) , I would like the Loreena fluke so if some of you would advise me! thank you very much ! :-)

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There's a few threads with this question, but the big one is what and where you plan on using your tail the most.

Here's a Competitor pros and cons thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?14134-Competitor-monofin-pros-and-cons&highlight=competitor+trainer

Here's the Official Monofins Thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2909-MONOFINS-THE-OFFICIAL-THREAD&highlight=competitor+trainer

Funny, I thought there was more on this... it might just be in random threads where it's discussed briefly.

I've talked to a few Finfolk mers who have both. You either love or hate the competitor; not sure about the trainer.

Trainer is more flowy and gives more agility underwater. Easier to travel with.

Competitor gives more power as its stiffer. Harder to travel with. Good with oceans (Though I've some say the trainer is also good; idk about their rip currents though.) The competitor is also heavier.

I also found this:
"The Competitor Monofin is perhaps the most similar to the original design, which is also arguably the most successful. The broad fiberglass blade remains rigid in the water, adding large amounts of resistance, force, and therefore, speed to your swimming. This is also the most popular choice of the FINIS Mermaids, Hannah and Kariel, who have become experts on the fin.

The Trainer 1, Trainer 2, and Shooter Monofins (http://finisinc.createsend1.com/t/r-l-povil-jhutlhkydd-u/) are hybrid fins, that are made from the same carbon material but are slightly smaller in size to allow for greater manuverability in the water. Those who are new to life underwater may consider this fin over the Competitor due to the strain on the ankles when moving the broader surface area. These muscles can easily become injured if they are not yet strong enough, so these fins are a versatile choice for beginners. Also, many swimmers prefer the slightly smaller size fin when training in a pool due to crowded lane space or will elect for an easier fin to move during turns and on the wall."
Source: https://swimswam.com/pick-monofin/

Okay found another one, but in tail making (knew there was more)

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?10266-Finis-trainer-VS-Finis-competitor

This one is really good cause a few Finfolk mermaids with competitors did comment on the thread above ^^^

Hope any of that helps.

[JuriRiyu]

There's a few threads with this question, but the big one is what and where you plan on using your tail the most.

Here's a Competitor pros and cons thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?14134-Competitor-monofin-pros-and-cons&highlight=competitor+trainer

Here's the Official Monofins Thread: http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?2909-MONOFINS-THE-OFFICIAL-THREAD&highlight=competitor+trainer

Funny, I thought there was more on this... it might just be in random threads where it's discussed briefly.

I've talked to a few Finfolk mers who have both. You either love or hate the competitor; not sure about the trainer.

Trainer is more flowy and gives more agility underwater. Easier to travel with.

Competitor gives more power as its stiffer. Harder to travel with. Good with oceans (Though I've some say the trainer is also good; idk about their rip currents though.) The competitor is also heavier.

I also found this:
"The Competitor Monofin is perhaps the most similar to the original design, which is also arguably the most successful. The broad fiberglass blade remains rigid in the water, adding large amounts of resistance, force, and therefore, speed to your swimming. This is also the most popular choice of the FINIS Mermaids, Hannah and Kariel, who have become experts on the fin.

The Trainer 1, Trainer 2, and Shooter Monofins (http://finisinc.createsend1.com/t/r-l-povil-jhutlhkydd-u/) are hybrid fins, that are made from the same carbon material but are slightly smaller in size to allow for greater manuverability in the water. Those who are new to life underwater may consider this fin over the Competitor due to the strain on the ankles when moving the broader surface area. These muscles can easily become injured if they are not yet strong enough, so these fins are a versatile choice for beginners. Also, many swimmers prefer the slightly smaller size fin when training in a pool due to crowded lane space or will elect for an easier fin to move during turns and on the wall."
Source: https://swimswam.com/pick-monofin/

Okay found another one, but in tail making (knew there was more)

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?10266-Finis-trainer-VS-Finis-competitor

This one is really good cause a few Finfolk mermaids with competitors did comment on the thread above ^^^

Hope any of that helps.
Ho thank you very much ! This will help me a lot :-)

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[Gravity Falls]

I'm even more excited to receive my tail now that some people have been getting theirs ahHh
I wanted to back off from seeing pictures of the extra goodies, but I couldn't resist!!! The key looks so intricate and beautiful!
I'm a lil sad though since I'm going to my first mermaid meetup ever in mid January, and I'm afraid I still won't have my tail by then !


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[badkidbebe]

Been looking and looking at all the different flukes FF has. I already told myself to go with the new revamped Calypso but i keep eyeing the every popular Lotus! Especially videos of the way it flows in the water! I'm afraid with either decision, I'll be making the wrong one! Gah! I can't decide! I love the edgy-ness of the calypso but the lotus is beautiful and HUGE!

What's your thoughts and opinions on the many pretty flukes?!


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[Mermaid Marius]

Well first and foremost- both flukes are freakin huge!! I have the first tail made with the new Calypso mold so I'm a bit biased, but I adore it. It's both edgy and elegant at the same time and because the overall shape is so streamlined it carries the flow of the dolphin kick motion really well. (Does that make sense?)

[Mer Coralia]

Well first and foremost- both flukes are freakin huge!! I have the first tail made with the new Calypso mold so I'm a bit biased, but I adore it. It's both edgy and elegant at the same time and because the overall shape is no streamlined it carries the flow of the dolphin kick motion really well. (Does that make sense?)

That streamlined look is why I lean towards the Calypso fluke. The Lorena has the best flow in my opinion; so I totally get what you're saying :). The side fins of the Lotus flop a lot.

There's a nice video of the Lorena and Lotus of McKenzie and Lorelei respectfully. You see the size differences really well and the flowiness. Though I'm pretty sure McKenzie has the competitor.

[Jake]

Been looking and looking at all the different flukes FF has. I already told myself to go with the new revamped Calypso but i keep eyeing the every popular Lotus! Especially videos of the way it flows in the water! I'm afraid with either decision, I'll be making the wrong one! Gah! I can't decide! I love the edgy-ness of the calypso but the lotus is beautiful and HUGE!

What's your thoughts and opinions on the many pretty flukes?!


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I'm having the same problem. I keep going back and forth between different flukes. Right now I'm leaning towards the new calypso but I also like the realistic fluke.

[Mer Coralia]

I'm having the same problem. I keep going back and forth between different flukes. Right now I'm leaning towards the new calypso but I also like the realistic fluke.

The new realistic one is really pretty. I've been also thinking of getting a new one that's even spiker than the Calypso but still streamlined.

Have you at least decided your colors?

[Jake]

The new realistic one is really pretty. I've been also thinking of getting a new one that's even spiker than the Calypso but still streamlined.

Have you at least decided your colors?

Yep, the color and design are decided. I'm going with mostly turquoise but with some earth tones as well. I really want to post my design but I'm waiting at least for them to start working on it.

[Mer Coralia]

Yep, the color and design are decided. I'm going with mostly turquoise but with some earth tones as well. I really want to post my design but I'm waiting at least for them to start working on it.

Nice! Can't wait to see it! Do you know when they'll start working on it?

You at least know your fins though? It's just the fluke you're deciding now.

I'm all excited for them with their Mythic line but I really want to see more of their silicone ones again :D

[Saren]

I'm going with the butterfly fluke for my tail, not sure which monofin yet so if any mer with the butterfly fluke would let me know how they like theirs that'd bed awesome.
I still can't decide scales....I can't find examples of their different scales though so I might just go with their classic one???

EDIT: haha never mind I think they only have between their dragon scale and rounded.....has any mer gotten scale tipping with the rounded scales?? Could I see a picture?

[Mer Coralia]

I'm going with the butterfly fluke for my tail, not sure which monofin yet so if any mer with the butterfly fluke would let me know how they like theirs that'd bed awesome.
I still can't decide scales....I can't find examples of their different scales though so I might just go with their classic one???

There's not a lot of mers with the Butterfly, or even Betta flukes, oh and the Luna also the Lagoon but that's really old. I can only recall two with that fluke, the yellow sea dragon one used in the fairy mermaid movie that is SUPER CUTE AND FINFOLK-TASTIC. And the super colorful rainbow one. Those are the only two I've ever seen with the Butterfly one.

There's only three scales I've seen: round, their signature diamond (not sure if that's referred to as the classic), and the dragon ones (only ever featured on Arion's blue tail).

MY BAD: There's also the mantis one, so there's three with that fluke.

[Jake]

Nice! Can't wait to see it! Do you know when they'll start working on it?

You at least know your fins though? It's just the fluke you're deciding now.

I'm all excited for them with their Mythic line but I really want to see more of their silicone ones again :D

Yeah, I'm definitely getting heel fins and a dorsal fin. Not quite sure yet if I want hip fins but I'm leaning towards no.

They haven't said when they're going to start working on it but they posted on BaseCamp that any orders that were placed more than a year before that post (which includes me) were going to be worked on in December or January. I'm secretly kinda hoping that it pushes into February. I'm saving to get individual scales and I probably won't have enough saved until then.

[Mermaid Salty]

Can anyone link to the different style of Finfolk flukes? I am an unabashed photo-stalker of their work but I feel like there are styles being mentioned that I have yet to see? Maybe I just don't know their names. Can someone offer guidance?

*Edit: Because, well might as well ask another question if I'm going to be taking up this much blank space:

I'm heaps keen to get into the Finfolk production schedule. We began corresponding 3 months ago, and I was ready to order at the point but it still hasn't officially happened. This is not a complaint. Just curious to know how long it took other people, in the last year or so, to be booked?

[Dustweb]

Hi Salty! I contacted the girls in July 2016. They answered a few questions for me and were really upfront that they were considering not taking new orders for awhile, but they could add me to the production calendar as long as I was okay with a 12+ month wait time. I didn't mind and paid my deposit that night. I had my BaseCamp invite within the week. I think they go in order based on the date the deposit is paid. Someone else may be able to confirm.

I'm not sure what they decided about custom orders - I noticed the website says their silicone tails are sold out? I bet if you email them with another "READY TO ORDER" subject line, they'll get back to you to let you know what the status is. Good luck!

[Mer Coralia]

@Jake Can't wait to see what your tail comes out to be :D

@Mermaid Salty

They haven't updated their templates in years. But here are the following flukes:

Lagoon (I have only seen this on one mer and it's rather old so not sure if it's been "retired")
Realistic
Lorenna
Lotus
Calypso (new vs old cut lorena)
Betta (this template does not have the smaller scales gradient; older style)
Luna (only one has been done)
Mythic (I'm including this even though it's just tied to the Mythic line)
Customize (You pay like $500 which is more the cost of the mold and creativity ability)

I don't think I'm missing any BUT there's a few unnamed ones and what I call "fluke extensions" since they're more like add ons to the Lorenna fluke more often than not. I'll post actual photos since they're a little hard to explain:

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Source: WW Mermaids

There's also the new fluke that's yet to come out that's based on a goldfish. I know the mers getting this fluke and it's supposed to be a surprise so I'm keeping quiet until it's posted officially. However I don't know if it'll be available to everyone (I'm not sure if you could monopolize a custom). I'm finding it hard to explain right now.

I believe that's all the flukes they've done and continue to do. They've stopped really old ones, like the leaf ones.

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As for contacting them for silicone I waited for two weeks (just checked cause I thought it was longer), sent a follow up email, before I heard back and was added to basecamp the next day (I was at work at the time and was ecstatic to say the least). That was in August/September 2016. I had inquired some things before but those were just questions and honestly I didn't think I would be able to order a tail from them. I've heard back twice since then, one of which was the end of the year update they sent out.

I would assume they've cut down what they're accepting right now to 1. catch up and 2. mythic but it never hurts to shoot a "READY TO ORDER" email and see what happens as long as you're ready to order obviously. And yes you should capitalize it. I do know they are trying to cut down their waiting time but to do so involves getting through everything they're accumulated so far.

*~*~*

Another side note, I did order new leggings and have yet to hear about those. I did get my Black Friday ones in a timely matter, I'd have to check actual dates, but I don't think it was any longer than what I've had to wait for Amazon stuff.

[Mermaid Salty]

Thank you both very much for your replies. I have sent follow ups (all subjects READY TO ORDER - no issues there whatsoever), I've sent one just recently. My eager mind wonders how often is appropriate to email them ;)
I also appreciate that they're probably stupid busy right now. The mythic tails are so beautiful and so popular! I will try to be patient but it is so hard to contain my excitement.

Mer Coralia, thank you so much for listing those designs, I'll have some fun searching. I've seen the first fluke extensions before, but not the second! These girls continue to delight.

Thanks again for the advice.

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[MermaidLiara]

Does anyone know whether their design center for full silicone tails will come back? I can't find it on their regular website.

[Mermaid Ripple]

I have the round scales on my tail and I do love them quite a lot :3
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[NaiaMarina]

I have the round scales on my tail and I do love them quite a lot :3
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I love the round scales too! Your tail is lovely!


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[Mermaid Alea]

So I know that with the new Mythic Tails mermaids have been wanting Finfolk to make tops to go with the tails, etc. Well... I found something interesting by accident today... I have been looking on Organic Armor's site because I am interested in how they make their armor and they have made armor for several merfolk. I just happened to click on one of their articles talking about what they did in 2016 and what they plan on doing in 2017. Here is one thing they said for 2017:

In cooperation with Finfolk Productions (https://finfolkproductions.myshopify.com/) – silicone mermaid tops!
Source: http://organicarmor.com/2016/12/looking-back-looking-forward/

I definitely want a mermaid armor top.

[MermaidLiara]

^Damn that's a GOOD find, Alea. Now I also really want one.

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[Mer Coralia]

Oh that is cool. Maybe more mermaid armour?

The crustacean belt is neat.

[Jake]

Has anyone gotten any updates lately about the silicone tails? It looks like they're wrapping up shipping out the Mythic Tails so hopefully we'll get to see some new silicone tails soon.

[NaiaMarina]

Has anyone gotten any updates lately about the silicone tails? It looks like they're wrapping up shipping out the Mythic Tails so hopefully we'll get to see some new silicone tails soon.

Not on my end at least. I've sent them a couple of emails n messages on Basecamp for a couple of months now but no replies thus far :( Hopefully will hear from them soon.


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[badkidbebe]

Not on my end at least. I've sent them a couple of emails n messages on Basecamp for a couple of months now but no replies thus far :( Hopefully will hear from them soon.


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Nothing on my end either. I last heard from them I think was in November. Hopefully after the Mythic tail and apparel shipments and MerMania being over, we will hear from them soon! 🤞🏻[emoji175][emoji224]

I really wanted to go to NC MerMania too to meet the twins and basically fangirl over them and their amazing art skills lol! But it wasn't in my budget. [emoji24] hopefully next year!


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[Jake]

Nothing on my end either. I last heard from them I think was in November. Hopefully after the Mythic tail and apparel shipments and MerMania being over, we will hear from them soon! 🤞🏻[emoji175][emoji224]

I really wanted to go to NC MerMania too to meet the twins and basically fangirl over them and their amazing art skills lol! But it wasn't in my budget. [emoji24] hopefully next year!


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I wanted to go too! It's about a 7 hour drive and I was really considering leaving work on Friday and driving straight there. I'm sure I'll have my tail by next year and will hopefully get to go.

[Mer Coralia]

Same! I rather put that money towards the tail (and some tops ;)) so I didn't go either, plus I much rather go with my silicone tail than a fabric tail.

I am hoping to attend Kelpstock though since that's way closer for me.

I doubt that I'll hear back anytime soon for silicone orders since they want to try and knock out all those people who have been waiting a year plus and start decreasing the overall wait time for everyone.

[NaiaMarina]

Hi everyone any updates on the Finfolk front? I read that they have been answering emails so was wondering if any full silicone customers are getting closer to working on their tails? :)


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[badkidbebe]

Hi y'all!

No news one getting started on my tail just yet but I did update them on changing the color concept of my tail. I went from dominantly pink to dominantly black lol! I'm a chameleon and my hair color changes so much so something like black with pearl highlight/glitter/iridescent will go with anything lol! I might wanna add some color for that pop but I'll see what they say. With that new and abrupt change, they did respond with excitement and are anxious as well to start back on creating silicone tails starting this month (per their social media post today!) wooooo!!!!!!

Also I changed from Calypso to Lotus fluke! My gut instinct is saying get the Lotus. I keep looking at different photos of it and my heart lies in that style fluke lol!

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[Dustweb]

I am so excited to see your tail design, badkidbebe!

I've changed my design a few times myself, but I have at least a few months to go before my production date. It's so hard to decide! I might need more than one! ��

[NaiaMarina]

Hi y'all!

No news one getting started on my tail just yet but I did update them on changing the color concept of my tail. I went from dominantly pink to dominantly black lol! I'm a chameleon and my hair color changes so much so something like black with pearl highlight/glitter/iridescent will go with anything lol! I might wanna add some color for that pop but I'll see what they say. With that new and abrupt change, they did respond with excitement and are anxious as well to start back on creating silicone tails starting this month (per their social media post today!) wooooo!!!!!!

Also I changed from Calypso to Lotus fluke! My gut instinct is saying get the Lotus. I keep looking at different photos of it and my heart lies in that style fluke lol!

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Oooo sounds so cool! I can't wait to see it badkidbebe! My tail is also going to have an iridescent feel to it. Yay! Yea I also had a quick response from them and will be updated soon on my new production month. I'm getting excited again!


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[badkidbebe]

Oooo sounds so cool! I can't wait to see it badkidbebe! My tail is also going to have an iridescent feel to it. Yay! Yea I also had a quick response from them and will be updated soon on my new production month. I'm getting excited again!


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WOOOO!!!! I'm SOOOO EXCITED to see your tail! This is gonna sound so weird but I feel like a groupie stalking FF and anyone with a FF tail. I just get so excited to see such amazing work the twins do and to see the mers who own the tail put them in action! I hope to do some underwater photo shoots with my tail and swim all the time with it!


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[NaiaMarina]

WOOOO!!!! I'm SOOOO EXCITED to see your tail! This is gonna sound so weird but I feel like a groupie stalking FF and anyone with a FF tail. I just get so excited to see such amazing work the twins do and to see the mers who own the tail put them in action! I hope to do some underwater photo shoots with my tail and swim all the time with it!


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Hahaha! Your not the only one! [emoji39]


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[Hydra1337]

Definitely a groupie, here. Their work is so great they've inspired a lot of art for me. :)

[MeliPixie]

Same here, when I think professional or recreational tails, the first design I think of is one of the more famous ones by FinFolk [emoji175]

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[Ariel-Starfish]

If anyone is intrested, I'm selling my teal muthic tail , size Large.

http://m.benl.ebay.be/itm/322441891493

[Jake]

I got an update from the twins that they're starting the production of my tail! Still in the early stages, drafting the pattern. I've been waiting until closer to my production to share my design concept so since it's officially starting I can finally post these.

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[MeliPixie]

Wow Jake that looks like it's gonna be amazing! Very exciting!

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[Mer Coralia]

Congrats!!! :D

Can't wait to see the full thing ^^

[NaiaMarina]

Yay that's great Jake! Your design is awesome! Can't wait to see it come to life.

I've heard back from the twins too! They have taken my measurements and begun pattern making!


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[badkidbebe]

JAKE THATS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!! They also started my production but I haven't gotten anything else except that it has beguuuunnnn!!!!! They are in the early stages and haven't gotten any updates but still. JAKE, I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!! Your tail looks so awesome!!! They are going to do an amazing job bringing it to life!!!


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[badkidbebe]

Looks like the twins are working hard and full speed ahead on silicone tails! Look at these beauties!!!
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[Mer Coralia]

I love the abalone one! It's so pretty <3

I can't wait to see everyone's :D

[NaiaMarina]

They are so pretty!


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[WaterDragon]

Hey did you guys see mermaid Hyli's latest Instagram post? She's now working at Finfolk Production! (Sadly I can't post a link from my phone)

[NaiaMarina]

Hey did you guys see mermaid Hyli's latest Instagram post? She's now working at Finfolk Production! (Sadly I can't post a link from my phone)

Yes I just did! Pretty cool!


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[Mer Coralia]

She's apparently been working with them for a year now but only now officially announced it. It's nice cause now her tops will perfectly match Finfolk's :)

I'm glad they found someone though. <3

[badkidbebe]

New tail posted on the mid social media! Abalone inspired tail! So pretty and I love the double heel fins! 40621


Also do the pictures look ok or it is SUPER blurry? I'm using my phone and tapatalk app but it looks like my photo attachments look SO BLURRY. Let me know so I'll just upload on desktop
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[Jake]

New tail posted on the mid social media! Abalone inspired tail! So pretty and I love the double heel fins! 40621


Also do the pictures look ok or it is SUPER blurry? I'm using my phone and tapatalk app but it looks like my photo attachments look SO BLURRY. Let me know so I'll just upload on desktop
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That tail is so awesome! How's your tail coming along? Shouldn't be long before yours is done, right?

[badkidbebe]

That tail is so awesome! How's your tail coming along? Shouldn't be long before yours is done, right?

Really good!!! They're already done with creating the pattern, body pours, and fluke pours!!! Right before production started, I last minute changed my color scheme from pink/black to dominantly black and like, pearly/iridescent! Much like a black pearl or black holographic fabric! I do love pink but I think a black tail would be good to start with and get a pink tail later. Idk how they'll blend it when painting it but I'll leave it to them! SO EXCITED!!!

How's yours going?!


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[NaiaMarina]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170323/8960148e7ba57bc6973af2dc8dd183c1.jpg

Did you guys see the new fluke? I wonder who will be the first mer to opt for that. Excited to see what else will be rolling out! :)


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[Ashe]

Unpopular opinion, but this is the first fluke from them I can actually see myself buying! So I'm trying to decide if the fins flow out like normal heel fins or are molded straight on...

But anyways wow! :D