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

[Mermaid Kelda]

Who else has one on order with FinFolk besides us?
I have :) 7-8 weeks from now is my time frame at the moment.

[Seatan]

Fintabulous! I can't wait to see Emily's tail!!! Melanie, do you have a style in mind?

[Mermaid Octavia]

I haven't gotten an eta for mine... They said originally that it would start at the end of October but with the move... I honestly don't know when mine will be started. :(

[Mermaid Kelda]

Fintabulous! I can't wait to see Emily's tail!!! Melanie, do you have a style in mind?
These are the colours I'm going with. Not 100% on patterning yet - FF are going to send me some coloured templates soon.

http://i.imgur.com/w1X8rBC.png

Also, people keep calling me Melanie xD I feel as though I should change my name to something a little less confusable, haha.

[Merman Dan]

I'm on the queue, somewhere, but have not heard a timeframe. Originally they said it would be done well ahead of MerFest. I am hoping that it'll be done by then.

[Seatan]

Also, people keep calling me Melanie xD I feel as though I should change my name to something a little less confusable, haha.

Those are some great colors Melaina! I like seeing warm colors tails! And sorry about the name, LOL. I think it's one of those things whr jst lk u cn wrt wtht mst vwls nd ppl cn stll rd wht s bng wrttn, when your mind is used to seeing something and hasn't seen it the other way, it tends to flop the letters in your mind so you actually read 'Melanie'. Kind of like the opposite of what dyslexia does--instead of flipping letters incorrectly, our brains try to flip them correctly.

[Merman Arion]

Last masterpiece from Finfolk Productions :)

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[MerEmma]

WOW! Now that's a tail I can get behind. :D

[Odette]

Last masterpiece from Finfolk Productions :)

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ooo! pretty. I'm very impressed with the gold on the edge of some scales

[Mermaid Kelda]

Those are some great colors Melaina! I like seeing warm colors tails! And sorry about the name, LOL. I think it's one of those things whr jst lk u cn wrt wtht mst vwls nd ppl cn stll rd wht s bng wrttn, when your mind is used to seeing something and hasn't seen it the other way, it tends to flop the letters in your mind so you actually read 'Melanie'. Kind of like the opposite of what dyslexia does--instead of flipping letters incorrectly, our brains try to flip them correctly.
Thanks, Seavanna! I'm an Autumn so warm colours really look better on me :)

And yeah, I totally get what you mean about the opposite dyslexia xD it probably doesn't help that we do have a Mermaid Melanie on here too, haha.

[Mermaid Octavia]

I just heard back from Finfolk - they said my tail should be ready end of November/early December. I have gigs lined up mid-December and onward so I'm really crossing all my fingers, toes and fins that it'll be here in time. I really want to use my new tail for these gigs!

[Mermaid Octavia]

*sigh* Sad news...

The venue that booked us on December 14th will not allow me to use the silicone tail because it'll arrive too late for their "approval" process. I'm pretty depressed about it and could use some mer-hugs. I understand their reasoning but I was really hoping to use this tail at this event as a sort of "debut" and now I can't. I'm not faulting Finfolk at all; because of their move and the delays associated with that, it can't be helped. Still. I tried everything I could to see if I could be an exception to the approval rule deadline and was given a resounding "no." :(

EDIT - I should clarify and say that I'm not mad, just sad.

[Merman Arion]

*sigh* Sad news...

The venue that booked us on December 14th will not allow me to use the silicone tail because it'll arrive too late for their "approval" process. I'm pretty depressed about it and could use some mer-hugs. I understand their reasoning but I was really hoping to use this tail at this event as a sort of "debut" and now I can't. I'm not faulting Finfolk at all; because of their move and the delays associated with that, it can't be helped. Still. I tried everything I could to see if I could be an exception to the approval rule deadline and was given a resounding "no." :(

Wow... That sounds harsh to me! :(
It's a shame that they couldn't be more understanding. What is the deal with a silicone tail exactly? silly safety issues?

I'm sorry Octavia. I'm sending you hugs and love from France :hug:

Do you have a back-up tail though? Have you talked about this to the Finfolk team and see if they can do a (tiny) little rush?

[Mermaid Octavia]

Oh there's nothing wrong with the silicone tail in and of itself, it's just that they want a very clean, appropriate and modest image for the mermaids that attend these events. I do have a backup tail, thank Neptune, and I'll be wearing that. My silicone tail comes up just as high as my neoprene tail and I'm always very modest. I understand their reasoning for the approval process but unfortunately, since I was already given a "no" on the silicone tail, no amount of rushing the order would do anything for me. :(

Oh well. I'm just venting so I feel a little bit better about it. In the long run it won't really be a big deal, I was just getting my hopes (unrealistically) up.

/hugs back

[Merman Arion]

Oh well. I'm just venting so I feel a little bit better about it. In the long run it won't really be a big deal, I was just getting my hopes (unrealistically) up.

/hugs back

Well, on the bright side, aside of this gig, you will have your silicone tail for the next ones. :)

[PearlieMae]

The refusal to approve your new tail is ridiculous. I'm sorry to hear it!

:(

[Mermaid Octavia]

The refusal to approve your new tail is ridiculous. I'm sorry to hear it!

:(

They have their reasons and I'm just telling myself, "Hey, I'll have my tail soon and I'll just have more practice getting in and out of it for later gigs". The initial complaining I did on here made me feel better about it. I was just so excited to use my tail at this event since production has been pushed back about four weeks.

It's at an aquarium so I'm sure they have more than enough stuff on their plate as it is. But thank you for the support, you guys. <3

[Theobromine]

They won't allow it due to modesty rules? That makes no sense.....what aquarium is this?

[Mermaid Octavia]

@Theo: No, and I apologize if I'm not wording this properly. I'm very modest already (as you can see in my avatar), no stomach showing ever and I don't have much in the way of breasts so that's never an issue. But regardless, the venue wants to approve our looks if we change anything, especially tails. That's just how they do things and I apparently missed a deadline somewhere.

[Theobromine]

Ok, that makes more sense then.

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

I received my Finfolk Productions pink/magenta/purple betta mermaid tail this past Thurday! They had done a wonderful work on it and I would definitively recommend them to serious mers around.. I will give a Finfolk review soon with photos. I hope their catch up in their production and delivers their beautiful babies to their new owners!

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

Mermaid Octavia, as for modesty issues, did you ever considered having a corset that covers well the chest or an appropriate tankini top?

[MerEmma]

Mermaid Octavia, as for modesty issues, did you ever considered having a corset that covers well the chest or an appropriate tankini top?

That's not the issue--she's said that above. It's too late for a new article of her costume to be approved, the deadline has passed and she has to wear her old tail that has been approved by those running the event. It's not a modesty issue, it's that it's too late to wear the tail.

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

Whoops! Sorry MerEmma!

[MerEmma]

Hehe, don't be. Just wanted to clarify. ^^

[Mermaid Octavia]

Well it's all a moot point now because I was kicked out of the mermaid group and they won't tell me why, so... /shrug

[Mermaid Tula]

That's terrible Octavia! They gave you no reason for being kicked out? That's ridiculous.

[Mermaid Octavia]

That's terrible Octavia! They gave you no reason for being kicked out? That's ridiculous.

Nope, they just said I'm removed from the group effective Friday, but I didn't see the email until Monday. None of my texts or emails have been answered and no reason was given as to why I was removed. They just said, "a new direction for the group", which is really generic. I asked if I had done something specific and if I had caused a problem unknowingly but I've gotten radio silence. So who knows.

I think this is the universe telling me to do my own thing, I guess!

[Mermaid Momo]

Nope, they just said I'm removed from the group effective Friday, but I didn't see the email until Monday. None of my texts or emails have been answered and no reason was given as to why I was removed. They just said, "a new direction for the group", which is really generic. I asked if I had done something specific and if I had caused a problem unknowingly but I've gotten radio silence. So who knows.

I think this is the universe telling me to do my own thing, I guess!
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Maybe they figured that when you got your silicone tail you'd get more attention and gigs than the others? (assuming here that they don't have silicone tails but fabric tails) if you decide to do your own thing I wish you luck and many a fabulous gigs!
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[Seatan]

I'm so sorry Octavia, that sucks! :(. I heard back from FinFolk too and they said they would be starting mine about the same time they said they would be finishing yours, so I guess I'm in line after you! I can't wait until they contact me about how the tail will look!

[Fifi Tigg]

Finfolk showed me their design for Emily's fluke today and I must say its simply gorgeous! And it maybe finished by the end of the week! :dance:

[Winged Mermaid]

Nope, they just said I'm removed from the group effective Friday, but I didn't see the email until Monday. None of my texts or emails have been answered and no reason was given as to why I was removed. They just said, "a new direction for the group", which is really generic. I asked if I had done something specific and if I had caused a problem unknowingly but I've gotten radio silence. So who knows.

I think this is the universe telling me to do my own thing, I guess!

Wow, I'm so sorry Octavia :( That's awful! What a horrid way for them to do that. They could have at least had the dignity to tell you properly and a reason.

[Mermaid Octavia]

Wow, I'm so sorry Octavia :( That's awful! What a horrid way for them to do that. They could have at least had the dignity to tell you properly and a reason.

That would have been the right thing to do, but... It's been three days since I asked why and I've gotten nothing in return so I don't think I'll ever get an answer. I have my theories but I'm just going to be the bigger person and move on from it. I'll have my new tail (hopefully) soon and I'm already checking out my options for fun gigs to do. :)

/hug hug

[Seatan]

Has anyone heard from FinFolk? I've asked them a couple if times on Facebook if I need to send another payment, and haven't heard anything. I know they are busy, but it would be nice to know my payment schedule....

[Mermaid Octavia]

I haven't heard anything either. :(

[Fifi Tigg]

I heard from them last week and I'm expecting a finished tail this week :)
Im sure they are just flat out and will get to everyone when they can. xx

[Merman Dan]

Apparently the pieces of my tail have been poured, with seaming being the next step before painting.

It does sound like they are wondrously busy with the art of tailmaking! :)

[Fifi Tigg]

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=244867135677232&set=a.130777587086188.28451.126859280811352&type=1&relevant_count=1 Here is a little sneak peek of Emily's fluke :D

[MerEmma]

OMG! What monofin is it?

[Fifi Tigg]

It's a Mahina Mermaid monofin ;)

[MerEmma]

Can't wait to see more! :D

[Mermaid Octavia]

LOVE those colors!

[Seatan]

Just FYI, Finfolk did get back to me and they are still on schedule for everybody, just REALLY busy! :)

[Mermaid Octavia]

The girls let me know my tail should be started with painting on Monday or so! :)

[Mermaid Octavia]

Anybody hear anything yet? /getting anxious @@

[Merman Dan]

Fluke!

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[MerEmma]

OMG! I cannot wait to see your tail. It's going to look so awesome.

[Jessica]

Dan,

the colors! Just awesome! I can't wait to see the rest of the tail :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

I love these tails! :) they are the second best tail maker(s) besid Merbellas in my opinion

[Mermaid Caspiana]

How much are their tails? They are gorgeous!

[Mermaid Dottie]

Caspiana, They charge $2500 to start for a tail.
Here's their FAQ!
https://www.facebook.com/notes/finfolk-productions/faq/214868598677086

[Seatan]

Caspiana, They charge $2500 to start for a tail.
Here's their FAQ!
https://www.facebook.com/notes/finfolk-productions/faq/214868598677086


I love these tails! :) they are the second best tail maker(s) besid Merbellas in my opinion

As someone newish to the community who had no prior opinion of Raven's tails, I honestly think they are better. They are just so creative!!! All the different designs they do are so awesome! I can't say on quality, obviously, but I had no biases one way or the other and I think FinFolk's are awesome-- good job, ladies!!!

Oh and Octavia, your tail look ah may zing!

[Mermaid Octavia]

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I should post her in here too! I'm thinking about naming her Onyxia. XD

And thank you so much, Seavanna! ;;

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Caspiana, They charge $2500 to start for a tail.
Here's their FAQ!
https://www.facebook.com/notes/finfolk-productions/faq/214868598677086
Thanks!

[Mermaid Octavia]

MY TAIL ARRIVED AND IT IS AMAZIIIIIING

[Mermaid Caspiana]

Ahhh! You have to post pictures!!! :))

[Theobromine]

PICTUREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

[Seatan]

Yeah! We want piccies!

[Merman Arion]

@ Mermaid Octavia : Wow!
Methinks that the Finfolks Team work really fast! How long did it take since you ordered?

[Seatan]

People who have tail from FinFolk, help me out! What does it mean to start doing pours? The twins told me today they started that, but they had said they would contact me on how to make the tail look man o war ish/ tentacle like and now they say they will contact me when painting! I am in panic mode. I do NOT want the basic fluke (if I have to choose from the three with no mods I would get the one Syrena got because I do NOT like the basic fluke.). I just feel like my order has spun out of control--why wouldn't they have contacted me about what I want before just going? I am so freaked out. I cannot get the basic fluke, I will never be happy with it....

[Seatan]

Never mind, they are just pouring the body piece!!!! Since the message said they would contact me when painting I got confused, but they will contact me before sculpting the extra stuff too. Sorry for freaking out, I just know how busy they are (I know they are doing multiple tails at a time) and was worried mine has been mixed up or they had thought we had already talked. I am siooooo excited; their stuff is soooo gorgeous! I do not know how they churn so many out AND they are all beautiful. That's supertalent there!

[Seatan]

Frenchie, they just started mine yesterday and I ordered on October 19th, so they are FLYING. Less than two months, and I know that in that time period they have made (at the very least) Syrena's, Emily's, Octavia's, their second betta fish tail, another girl from Singapore's, and Dan's. I think they are doing others, too. They said they are working on multiple tails at a time. Their speed is craziness, but they all turn out so magnifico! (I accidentally typed 'Magneto' there. Comic book villain tails! Yay! Actually, considering it's the X-Men, I could see that....)

[Ariel-Starfish]

@ Mermaid Octavia : Wow!
Methinks that the Finfolks Team work really fast! How long did it take since you ordered?

Did u get my Pm sweetie? ^^

[Seatan]

The FinFolk ladies have started designing my tail! *squeal* they have some awesome ideas to make it look Man O War ish: We've got some ankle/calf tentacles running down the sides on the larger picture on the right. To the left are some concepts for your dorsal with adding in some light tentacle-ing up by the dorsal to carry the theme around the tail. Then I brought a line of tentacles down the back of the tail over the heals so there can be a bit of a wrap around effect from the calves that will carry the tentacles farther down the tail. My goal for this is to create that very flowy, delicate look that you see in the Man O War and other jelly fishes. I'd do a variation of textured and plain tentacles throughout, with some varying thicknesses lengths. Again, all in an aim to really capture the delicate, flowy look of the Man O War.

It just sounds so awesome! This is gonna be the best Christmas/New Year gift ever. It is officially to me, from my dogs, LOL.

[Seatan]

It's going to be here by the 31st!!! Cannot wait to make the unboxing video!!!

[deepblue]

I've been sharing this pic all over my Fb. lol Telling my friends, "OH MY GAHD this tail is the most amazing!" I can't wait for your unboxing video.

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

Congrats for your mermaid tail! Just can't wait and see you swim in it! As silly as it sounds, I did not yet had a chance trying my pink betta tail! Go figure.

[Jessica]

Seavanna, your tail is just beautiful!! :)

octavia, I love the fins!! Such an awesome design!

[Blondie]

H-O-L-Y C-R-A-P SEAVANNA.

I dropped my coffee. That is AMAZING looking! My head is spinning!

[AniaR]

what a jaw dropping design! wow!

[Echidna]

Very pretty!
I'd be scared to meet such a big man-o-war though ;)

What kind of monofin will be in it?

[MermaidBrittany]

Ohhhhhh! I saw that man-o-war fin and couldnt believe it! Its simply amazing! I cant wait to see it in the water! Very jealous and happy for you! :D

[Seatan]

Man my tail was scanned in at DFW Airport (30 minutes from my house) at 6:20 pm. I wish I could just drive over and pick it up! Oh I so hope it comes early in the day tomorrow!!!!!!

[Seatan]

Very pretty!
I'd be scared to meet such a big man-o-war though ;)

What kind of monofin will be in it?

It has a Competitor in it! And yes, that would be some scary stings!!!

[Merman Arion]

Hi guys, I just had a phone talk with my bank advisor this morning and I got the funds !

I'm officially gonna order my dream tail from Abby & Bryn this coming week ;)

[Ilyena]

That's awesome news Arion!! ^_^

[*Celine*]

OMG, congratulations Arion! I'm so psyched for you!

[AniaR]

I met the twins at merfest and they were so awesome and down to earth!

[Ariel-Starfish]

Hi guys, I just had a phone talk with my bank advisor this morning and I got the funds !

I'm officially gonna order my dream tail from Abby & Bryn this coming week ;)


Can't wait for the design u will come up with <3

[PearlieMae]

I am so happy for you! I can't wait to see!

[Mermaid Oshun]

Youre going to look GREAT Merman Arion! Cant wait to see it !

[EdenSirene]

I agree they were so easy to talk to and their new tails are breath taking> I cant wait to eventually order one that's for sure! I highly recommend them!!

[Merman Arion]

I just paid my first deposit for my dream tail. IT'S HAPPENING FOR REAL !!! :O_o:

I'm so frigging excited! YAAAAAAAYYYY !!! :rotfl:

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[MerEmma]

SO happy for you!! 8D Have you decided on colors?

[PearlieMae]

Hahaha! You tickle the hell outta me! :lol:

[Mermaid Dottie]

That scene from She's The Man always cracks me up! I'm really excited for you, Arion! That is so cool.

[MerEmma]

I love She's The Man but I still didn't even notice it was from the movie!

[Mermaid Kelda]

Finfolk messaged me on Thursday saying they'd post photo updates on Friday, but it's Saturday night and so far no updates. I know they'll come through but I am going insane with anticipation over here! :rollover:

[Lorelei]

Going to be paying for the down payment within the month! :D SO EXCITED~!! (even though production won't start until May)
Has anyone had any experience with the Competitor monofin and/or the Trainer? That's one of the things I'm stuck at right now is choosing which one.

[Mermaid Kelda]

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Wheeeeee~~~ :dance:

[Imogen Finnly]

Omg!! I saw this posted on fb today and it was to die for!!!!!!!!!!!

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[Mermaid Kelda]

I'm dying a little over here! I can't wait till I get to see it in all its glory<3

[Imogen Finnly]

You'll have to give us full pics of everything!:D and swimming pics! Haha! The color scheme reminded me of ice cream!:D its soooo pretty (from what I can see lol)

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[Mermaid Kelda]

I'll be overseas when it gets here, so it'll be an amazing surprise to look forward to when I get back :) there will definitely be photos and videos!

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

I just made my first deposit for my Finfolk tail! *way too excited* :D

[Merman Arion]

I just made my first deposit for my Finfolk tail! *way too excited* :D

Congrats! :D
What are you going to ask?

I asked for a basic fluke with competitor monofin, ankles and hips fins and silver scales tipping.

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

I want the loreena fluke, 2 extra fins near the hips, one set near the ankles, competitor mono fin, and gold scale tipping. Colors will be blue/teal/green with gold.

[Merman Arion]

I want the loreena fluke, 2 extra fins near the hips, one set near the ankles, competitor mono fin, and gold scale tipping. Colors will be blue/teal/green with gold.

Sounds very nice! :D
There is a 10 days countdown from now before the Roberts girls do their trip to Egypt. I'm so excited because my tail is gonna be started once they return.

OMG! :rotfl:

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

Haha I understand your excitement! I was hoping to get my tail at least this year, but if everything works out as planned I'll have my tail by the end of the summer! I just need a professional seamstress to get my measurements. I'm afraid if I do it myself I'll get it wrong.

[Merman Arion]

Haha I understand your excitement! I was hoping to get my tail at least this year, but if everything works out as planned I'll have my tail by the end of the summer! I just need a professional seamstress to get my measurements. I'm afraid if I do it myself I'll get it wrong.

I hear you. I didn't give them my measurements yet. I'm still waiting to find a professional seamstress to do so. I could ask my grandmother and my boyfriend to do the job but it wouldn't hurt to see a professional just to make sure. I like things to be perfect so for the sake of my mind, this is something I gotta do lol :p

Seems like you worked out a payment plan with them, am I wrong? That would explain why you will get your tail this late.

[Ilyena]

Arion: Get all 3 to measure ^_^, they do say to measure multiple times to make sure and see how different they are.

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

I hear you. I didn't give them my measurements yet. I'm still waiting to find a professional seamstress to do so. I could ask my grandmother and my boyfriend to do the job but it wouldn't hurt to see a professional just to make sure. I like things to be perfect so for the sake of my mind, this is something I gotta do lol :p

Seems like you worked out a payment plan with them, am I wrong? That would explain why you will get your tail this late.

Yes I did, I was so excited I already saved up 2000 dollars so I contacted them and now payed half of the starting price. I'm now spamming them with images of how the tail has to look XD

[Mermaid Kelda]

There is a 10 days countdown from now before the Roberts girls do their trip to Egypt. I'm so excited because my tail is gonna be started once they return.

OMG! :rotfl:
That means I'll see my completed tail within 10 days! Yay!

[Merman Arion]

I'm meeting Abby and Bryn tomorrow morning at the CDG Airport!!! They are passing by Paris on their way to Egypt! YAAAAAY!!! :rotfl:

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[Merman Dan]

That means I'll see my completed tail within 10 days! Yay!

The tails are in the mail! ;)

[MerEmma]

Congrats, Arion! So exciting. :D

[MagickalDJ]

Woah! Arion! So excited for you!

[Lorelei]

I'm sending in my first deposit tomorrow!! Aaaahhhhhh :D :dance: :yay:

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

Congrats Varasai! I think I'm ready for my second deposit :D

[Merman Arion]

I guess my second deposit will be when the girls will be returned from Egypt :)

[Lorelei]

So exciting to soon be part of the finfolk group :) Congrats Arion and Marijke! Can't wait to see your creations come to life.

[Mermaid Kelda]

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Guys it is on its way! It might even be there waiting for me when I get back from overseas in a few days (though i don't have the tracking details yet so I can't be sure). Here's hoping!

[Lorelei]

Congrats Melaina! :D

[BayouMermaid]

Melaina, that's your tail!? I am so jealous (but in a good way). My plan is to use similar colors in my next tail. Yours is so beautiful!

[Jessica]

Beautiful tail! I love the colors!!

[Ilyena]

Gosh that is pretty :D

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

Melaina that beautiful! Love the little fins ^_^ Can't wait to see pictures of you wearing the tail

I just made my second deposit. 1000 euro's more to go and everything is payed. *excited*

[PearlieMae]

That color scheme is gorgeous! Congrats! :yay:

[Arella]

LOVE the fins

[Merman Dan]

I'll get better pictures this weekend.

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[MerEmma]

:jawdrop: It looks AMAZING!

[Jadestone]

Dan, that looks great! :D I like the spot.

And Melaina your tail looks beautiful!! Also, I just noticed your signature has a line from my favorite poem, The Garden of Proserpine!! :) I have the whole thing memorized, haha.

[Lorelei]

Dan, that tail looks AWESOME :D I love the colors!


~As a quick question, can anyone who got a finfolk tail, or is just familiar with monofins, recommend wither or not to upgrade from the trainer to the competitor? This seems to be the only thing I'm conflicted about when sorting out my tail details. I'm leaning toward moving up to the competitor, but I don't want to waste money upgrading the tail if it's unnecessary.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Also, I just noticed your signature has a line from my favorite poem, The Garden of Proserpine!! :)
Coincidentally, it's my favourite poem too ;)

[Meilyn]

Newbie here: I recently made my deposit to get in line as well :3 so excited for them to get back!!

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I paid half back in January, I'm set for the 3rd week of April!!! Now working my butt off as a database associate for my dads business to save up the rest!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Kelda]

My tail has been in customs for three weeks now D: what are they doing to it?! Probably checking it for drugs or something :gah:

[Merman Arion]

My tail has been in customs for three weeks now D: what are they doing to it?! Probably checking it for drugs or something :gah:

That long for a SILICONE tail?? What do they expect it's made of? Cocaïne??!! :crazy:

Oh dear... I guess I will likely get the same thing for mine.

*facepalm*

[Merman Dan]

I'll try to get photos of the back, later.

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3777/12889655753_a087123b1f_z.jpg

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3752/12889997774_b75e2cb955_z.jpg

[Fifi Tigg]

My tail has been in customs for three weeks now D: what are they doing to it?! Probably checking it for drugs or something :gah:
They had Emily's tail for three weeks as well! Keep ringing them and checking on it and it will finally come :D

[Merman Dan]

They had Emily's tail for three weeks as well!

Have you checked the internet for pictures of Customs officials wearing mermaid tails? ;)

[Mermaid Ellowyn]

Your tail looks so good Dan! I love the colors.

[Mermaid Dottie]

Rock on Merman Dan!

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[Merman Arion]

I believe this is Marlin's tail unless somebody tells me that I'm wrong ;)

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[Mermaid Dottie]

SO rad! It's so shiny!

[Marlin]

Yup- that one was me :) What do you guys think?

From reading the comments on FB- my eye spots are real polarizing. People either love them or hate them.

[Mermaid Crystal Shimmer]

Got news from Finfolk that they'll start production on my tail in May *excited* :D

[Merman Dan]

my eye spots are real polarizing. People either love them or hate them.

You know my opinion on the matter. :) plus they'll come in handy for confusing predators in the open sea.

[Ariel-Starfish]

Man, Finfolk is really getting there :p

[Merman Arion]

Marlin, what option did you ask for your tail? Competitor? No heel fins? No scale tipping either?

[Mermaid Octavia]

I like the eye spots, just not the lines coming off of them, but that's just me. I adore the coloration UNF that tail is BEAUTIFUL!

[Mermaid Octavia]

Dan, that tail looks AWESOME :D I love the colors!


~As a quick question, can anyone who got a finfolk tail, or is just familiar with monofins, recommend wither or not to upgrade from the trainer to the competitor? This seems to be the only thing I'm conflicted about when sorting out my tail details. I'm leaning toward moving up to the competitor, but I don't want to waste money upgrading the tail if it's unnecessary.

I love my competitor! It's remarkably easy to swim in, it's not as stiff as I was expecting and I normally use a FINIS Rapid! I enjoy the control a stiff fluke affords me. :)

[Merman Arion]

Octavia, are we gonna see soon new pictures and video of you ? :)

[Mermaid Octavia]

Ohh goodness I need to upload that video I took! I am so sorry. :< I don't have many pictures but I'm hoping to get some next month!

/hugs Arion 5ever

[Morticia Mermaid]

If you're still coming this weekend Octavia, we have at least 1 photographer going to be with us. And we have the pool for 2 hours :) Plenty of time for pictures and video

[Mermaid Octavia]

Oh absolutely I'm still coming, and bringing a coworker with me! The tail you made for me fits her perfectly, plus the slight buoyancy helps her feel so much safer. We are SO excited!!!

[deepblue]

Yup- that one was me :) What do you guys think?

From reading the comments on FB- my eye spots are real polarizing. People either love them or hate them.

Beautiful colors on the tail, Marlin. :) I don't love or hate the spots- I was indifferent except in that the colors are so pretty on their own lol. Knowing they're eye spots makes me appreciate them, however.

Pretty tail, you must be so happy!

[Marlin]

@SeaNymph- Thank you!

I am still smiling. It got here today- and I got to try it on for the first time. Dream come true! :D

[Seraphina Suds]

Hey guys. I've been studying (ie, zooming in and out on pictures) most of the tails to see what the seams and little details look like. I wanted to ask how the flukes look in sunlight/lit from behind. From what I've seen, there is a clear line where the monofin ends and solid silicone takes over. But I think I've only seen flukes with the competitor. Does anyone have a fluke with the rapid?

All of your tails are unbelievably beautiful, by the way! I'm really starting to lean towards investing in a FinFolk tail.

[Theobromine]

I have a Competitor in mine. Here is a picture of it with the sun behind it: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=210908672392207&set=a.210908425725565.1073741830.206621792820895&type=3&theater (sorry for no pretty link, I'm in a hurry). The monofin only really shows through the fluke if you hold it up to the light like that. Also, I'm pretty sure Abby and Bryn don't put Rapids in any of their tails, because of the obnoxious ankle straps. I think their standard monofin is actually a Trainer, which has ankle straps/footpockets like those on the Competitor.

[Seraphina Suds]

Oooh, okay. I thought I had read somewhere in the thread that the other option was the rapid, but I think I did see talk about the trainer as well. Just misread~

Thanks for the picture! It looks similar in the other tails I was looking at too.

[Theobromine]

Yeah, that's pretty much how it will look for any silicone tail with a Competitor in it. And they did used to put Rapids in tails as their default option (pretty sure ChristoMer's first tail had one) but they stopped because there were too many issues with the ankle straps. And as someone who has also done a lot of swimming with a Rapid just by itself, I would never want to have one in a tail! The strap slips off a lot and the clip that holds it down between the feet also comes undone easily. It's easy enough to fix when you're just using the fin, but inside a silicone tail it would just be a nightmare. But anyway, when I talked to Abby and Bryn about the Trainers they were using in their tails (the betta tail might have the first one, not sure if they used it before then), it gave pretty good propulsion, at least as good as a Rapid. But personally, I am really glad I went for the Competitor upgrade.

[Lorelei]

I love my competitor! It's remarkably easy to swim in, it's not as stiff as I was expecting and I normally use a FINIS Rapid! I enjoy the control a stiff fluke affords me. :)
Octavia, thank Q sooo much for replying! I appericate your answer :) definitely making me lean more toward the competitor than before, it's most likely what I'll end up picking.

[Mermaid Octavia]

Octavia, thank Q sooo much for replying! I appericate your answer :) definitely making me lean more toward the competitor than before, it's most likely what I'll end up picking.

You're very welcome! I really did think the Competitor would be difficult to use, but it really isn't (for me anyway). I was thinking it would be a lot stiffer to swim in but it glides and moves so nicely, and fits my feet so well that I don't need socks! I'm a woman's US size 9.

[Lorelei]

I have a US size 6.5/7 so hopefully it'll fit me ><

[Mermaid Octavia]

They make smaller Competitors for different foot sizes. Finfolk would ask you your shoe size if/when you order so they can find the right one for you. :)

[AniaR]

Finis discontinued their smallest competitor last year

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[Lorelei]

Hmm, I checked up on the finis website and for both the competitor and the trainer and it's showing the smallest size as a medium (womans 7.5-9). I guess I might just have to go with wearing big socks or something, I'm not sure.
Feels kinda silly that they wouldn't have a little bit smaller sizing.

[Winged Mermaid]

I'm a W 6.5 (though for water sports wear, sometimes size 4 is still to large) and I can wear the "medium" size competitor (in my tail) with 2 pairs of 2mm socks and it's just fine :) If you want smaller sizes, you'll need to go with another monofin. The finis foil has xs and s covering the women's sizes 3-5 and 5.5-8.

I guess Finis just doesn't have enough female customers to keep them interested. After all, they discontinued the Tempo and the smaller sizes for their fiberglass fins :/

[Lorelei]

I'm a W 6.5 (though for water sports wear, sometimes size 4 is still to large) and I can wear the "medium" size competitor (in my tail) with 2 pairs of 2mm socks and it's just fine :)

I'll probably end up doing that then :) I have a lot of experience swimming in monofins, so I'd really like to try my hands...er... feet at something new, haha. :)

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I only have 3 more weeks then they will start to make it!!! I'm so stoked!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Octavia]

@Raina - Ah, didn't know that! Since I'm in the middle/upper end of the foot size spectrum, I didn't even think of them discontinuing a smaller size.

@Savannah - EEE congrats! What will your tail look like?

[Yulia]

New fluke design!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/t31.0-8/q83/s720x720/1898778_288582597972352_37725809_o.jpg

[Mermaid Wesley]

Ooh looks like feathers


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[Mermaid Octavia]

That looks AWESOME.

[Mizuko]

It reminds me of feathers, too! ^_^ Makes me want to see this fluke painted in peacock colours! :D

[lynsea]

Their painting (and sculpting) skill are beyond anything I've seen. Wow, just wow. Tell me someone on here is receiving that tail? I HAVE to see more of it.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

@Octavia it's going to be the fluke like Syrena has (I forget what it's called) but the colors I'm keeping a surprise for when it starts being made, barely anyone in my family knows the colors haha


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Merman Dan]

It reminds me of feathers, too! ^_^ Makes me want to see this fluke painted in peacock colours! :D

You know, now that you mention it, a peacock mantis shrimp would make an interesting inspiration for a tail...

http://www.chicagonow.com/greenamajigger/files/2013/04/Mantis-shrimp.jpg

http://25.media.tumblr.com/227195c20ba23a9444be3ed5b65e32d9/tumblr_mnzltjBXwK1qm9k25o1_500.jpg

[Marlin]

@ Dan- ....I swear- you and I are related...somewhere. This is the first thing that came to mind after I saw your post: Mantis Shrimp are awesome! (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp)

[Mermaid Mika]

eeeeeeee!!! That's MY tail! heheh. AND it's soOOoo neat that Dan and Marlin thought of a Mantis Shrimp because that was in with the slew of other "inspiration" photos I gave them!!!! Along with a rather long list of details too - and I think they totally nailed ALL of them! Plus FEATHERS.....I basically wanted a Mantis Crow Mermaid I guess. ha. <3

So super giddy that yall pointed that out - adding to the giddiness of my new tail too. I think I'm gunna faint! Picking it up tomorrooooww! AHH!

[Merman Dan]

When I think of feathers and the sea, the sea pen (http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animal-guide/invertebrates/sea-pen) comes to mind:

http://www.natgeocreative.com/comp/MM7/396/1055303.jpg

Followed shortly thereafter by the barnacle goose (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barnacle_Goose), a bird that legend says was born from bits of driftwood.

Your tail is absolutely stunning! :)

[lynsea]

We MUST have video and more pictures as soon as you get it!

[Seatan]

My Man O War Finfolk tail is for sale thanks to personal issues involving a bad need for good finances--NO FLAWS OR ISSUES WITH THE GOOOORGEOUS TAIL! If anyone is interested, check out the thread:

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7757

[Merman Arion]

My Man O War Finfolk tail is for sale thanks to personal issues involving a bad need for good finances--NO FLAWS OR ISSUES WITH THE GOOOORGEOUS TAIL! If anyone is interested, check out the thread:

http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?7757

WHAT?!?!?! For real?!
But you just got it! :eek:

There is nothing you can do? :(


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[Ayla of Duluth]

I might be selling my tail as well. I've been thinking of selling my merbellas tail for a finfolk tail lately. I feel like finfolk is on the same tier as merbellas as far as quality goes, and I like the fluke designs that finfolk offers. I honestly feel sort of bored with my merbellas tail, I'd like a new fluke design and a new color scheme. I used to dream about making silicone tails, but finfolk has actually done just about every shape I've come up with. So I feel like I should follow my heart and get one of their tails.

[Merman Arion]

I might be selling my tail as well. I've been thinking of selling my merbellas tail for a finfolk tail lately. I feel like finfolk is on the same tier as merbellas as far as quality goes, and I like the fluke designs that finfolk offers. I honestly feel sort of bored with my merbellas tail, I'd like a new fluke design and a new color scheme. I used to dream about making silicone tails, but finfolk has actually done just about every shape I've come up with. So I feel like I should follow my heart and get one of their tails.

Seriously Aylah? But your tail is one of the best flowy tails that Raven made! :(
If you feel "bored", you could ask Raven to do a new paint job don't you think? Perhaps adding some fins? Of course, you could also get a new tail from Finfolk Productions, you would look GREAT in one! :D

It's nice to hear from you. It's not every day that we get to see a post from you. How you doing lately? :)


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[Ayla of Duluth]

I'd love to ask Raven to do a new paint job on my tail, but I'm extremely strapped for cash (actually in the red) and can't afford shipping to and from her shop. Finfolk is based just a couple of hours away from Duluth and I have many friends who live in that area who can help transport the tail for me so I don't have to pay shipping. Also, one other person mentioned that since Finfolk is so close to where I live, I can probably go in for a personal appointment and design my tail with them. This of course isn't final, and the whole thing depends on if and when I can sell my current tail, and how soon a new tail can be ready, but I just wanted to see how everyone else feels about it. And maybe if anyone would be interested in buying my merbellas tail.

[Merman Arion]

And maybe if anyone would be interested in buying my merbellas tail.

Have you talked to Raina? Perhaps I'm wrong but I think she's looking for tails for her mermaid business. You could PM her about your Merbella tail being on sale so you can order a Finfolk one.


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[Ayla of Duluth]

I've been away from mernetwork so long that I didn't even know that. Guess that's what happens when you don't have internet. :P I'll send her a PM.

[Mermaid Riia]

OMG Ayla! I've been drooling over your tail ever since I first saw it on youtube! It's beautiful!
I would more than love to buy it but (don't get too excited) yeah you figured, no money atm for tails... If I had the money I would be a tail horder. When I'm old and rich I will be a tail horder. For real.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Just spoke to the shipping company over the phone - customs finally released my tail 8 minutes ago and I'll be getting it tomorrow! :D

[Mermaid Wesley]

Hooray!


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[Merman Arion]

Just spoke to the shipping company over the phone - customs finally released my tail 8 minutes ago and I'll be getting it tomorrow! :D

It was about fucking time!


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[Mermaid Kelda]

I know right? It's a pity there aren't more tail makers in Australia, because if I ever get another tail it is not coming from overseas. Customs really gave me the runaround with this :\

[AnnaAbyss]

I'd love to ask Raven to do a new paint job on my tail, but I'm extremely strapped for cash (actually in the red) and can't afford shipping to and from her shop. Finfolk is based just a couple of hours away from Duluth and I have many friends who live in that area who can help transport the tail for me so I don't have to pay shipping. Also, one other person mentioned that since Finfolk is so close to where I live, I can probably go in for a personal appointment and design my tail with them. This of course isn't final, and the whole thing depends on if and when I can sell my current tail, and how soon a new tail can be ready, but I just wanted to see how everyone else feels about it. And maybe if anyone would be interested in buying my merbellas tail.


Can I ask what the measurements are for your tail? :3

[Ayla of Duluth]

Can I ask what the measurements are for your tail? :3

Sure! I went by the width of the tail itself because I've gained weight since I got it and it doesn't fit quite right anymore.
Length: 38"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 32"
Knees: 24"
Ankles: 16"

These measurements may not be completely accurate, but if you're 5'3" or shorter, it should fit.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Ugh, so my tail didn't end up coming today. I called DHL and they said it was still at the warehouse. They couldn't tell me why it hadn't been picked up for delivery :\

So I'm going to go pick it up from the warehouse tomorrow morning. So disappointing, but at least they're open tomorrow so I don't have to wait till Monday.

[Merman Arion]

Ugh, so my tail didn't end up coming today. I called DHL and they said it was still at the warehouse. They couldn't tell me why it hadn't been picked up for delivery :\

So I'm going to go pick it up from the warehouse tomorrow morning. So disappointing, but at least they're open tomorrow so I don't have to wait till Monday.

Don't forget to take pictures! ;)

[Mermaid Kelda]

I definitely will! :)

[Mermaid Kelda]

Guess who got her tail? ;)

http://i.imgur.com/6ovf2Fw.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1l3fGZV.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/1VA3yjA.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/lBrvsvq.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/zwJl6Od.jpg?2
http://i.imgur.com/m8ALzvp.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OgRWXpG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/hKSBaEa.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/gQDBA2M.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/Kai2tJq.jpg

The only issue with it is that it's a little too big in the hip area. When it's dry, it's way too big, which caused me to freak out when I put it on, but once it gets wet it suctions to my body and it's pretty much perfect :) so, overall, I'm happy! And the colours look amazing underwater.

[Merman Arion]

WOW! Awesome! :jawdrop:

Did you make an unboxing video?? :D

[Mermaid Wesley]

Wow! It's gorgeous! The colors are really interesting. I like them. Did you have an inspiration fish or anything?


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[AnnaAbyss]

Sure! I went by the width of the tail itself because I've gained weight since I got it and it doesn't fit quite right anymore.
Length: 38"
Waist: 26"
Hip: 32"
Knees: 24"
Ankles: 16"

These measurements may not be completely accurate, but if you're 5'3" or shorter, it should fit.

Ah okay. Thanks. :3 Although I think my hips and thighs are probably too big for it. xD Oh well. Good luck!

[Mermaid Kelda]

WOW! Awesome! :jawdrop:

Did you make an unboxing video?? :D
No, I was too excited to set that up :P I put it on as soon as I got it out of the box. And it just would have been a minute of me saying "wow... Ah, wow! Holy shit wow"
...Which I guess is essentially what an unboxing video is xD


Wow! It's gorgeous! The colors are really interesting. I like them. Did you have an inspiration fish or anything?
No, not really; I just wanted it to be green and burgundy, since they're two of my favourite colours, and a lot of fresh-water fish tend to be those sorts of colours (bass, rainbow trout, etc). I wanted to look like I had rolled out of a lagoon/pond :)

[PearlieMae]

WOW! That is gorgeous! Congratulations! They do such beautiful work and out looks great on you!

[Mermaid Adriel]

so amazing! *.* congrats!

[Theobromine]

I love the color scheme/paint job on your tail! It's understated but really beautiful, and it suits that fluke shape really well. You look like you could have just crawled out of a painting or something!

[Mermaid Sirenia]

*gasp* guys... My tails production starts sometime in the third week of April.. ITS THE THIRD WEEK OF APRIL NOW. You have no idea how excited I am!!!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Amelia and my tails are supposed to start production in late april. I can't wait but am starting to get scared because I can't commit to colours! And because there seems to be so many tails in production atm! I don't know how they fit it all in. They are superwomen!

[Mermaid Mika]

Here's a few quick snap shots from my first swim. I'm suuuuper happy with the results! (I'm new to posting pics, so I hope this works)

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[Mermaid Wesley]

Ok I'll say that when i saw it on the finfolk fb page, I didn't like the fluke or the colors. But seeing it on has totally changed my mind. It looks so magical!

[PearlieMae]

Wow! Niiiice! :D

[Meilyn]

It's so exciting seeing everyone get their tails!!!

"Your tail will likely be completed by June."

I just messaged them asking for a sharper time frame! A month and a half until June and seeing everyone's tails and their updates... EEEEEE! YOUR TAILS LOOK GORGEOUS MIKA AND MELAINA!! As well as every tail I've seen from them. I just want to hug all of you right now for posting pictures!! It keeps my fire going! Long wait lines sometimes kills anticipation however, some things are SOOOO worth waiting for.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Meilyn congrats! I'm so excited for you! Any idea on your fluke type? My production starts this week and I'm soo excited!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Meilyn]

Meilyn congrats! I'm so excited for you! Any idea on your fluke type? My production starts this week and I'm soo excited!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Loreena with extra upgrades on the side of the fluke :) I'm in love with that fluke shape!

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Same Meilyn! Minus the upgrades though:) the fluke reminds me of pirates of the Caribbean!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Ilyena]

Are the upgrade things like the extension of the fluke which goes up the side?? -confused mer here-

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Melaina, just wondering how you ended up with those pelvic fins. They are gorgeous! Did you design the shape or did the twins? I am trying to decide which shape fins I want (and trying to choose where they are going. Definitely want ankle fins but can't decide between pectoral or pelvic).

[Mermaid Kelda]

I drew this sketch:
http://i.imgur.com/GD43SJq.jpg?1
And then asked them to do whatever they liked to make it work :)
They didn't charge me any extra for the custom sculpt, because they were confident they could use the design again. You could always send them some sketches and see what they say!

As for the fin positions, I'm assuming you mean pectoral as on the hips ("side fins"), and pelvic on the front of the body (like mine)? It gets confusing sometimes because we don't really name fins by where they should be on a mermaid (by all rights "pectorals" should be somewhere near the boobs) but rather as if our tails are fish whose heads start at our waists.
http://www.microscopy-uk.org.uk/mag/artnov08macro/CaitShannon/caitlinshannon_web/labeledfish.jpg

In any case, fin position really depends on tail design/colour in my opinion. Some tails lend themselves to large, textured side fins:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/t1.0-9/q74/s720x720/1475998_249333351897277_836954018_n.jpg

While others look best with cute little fins on the belly:
https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/t1.0-9/p480x480/1012109_189253047905308_879341682_n.jpg

So, I think you really need to consider colour scheme and patterning in conjunction with fins :)

[Aziara]

I just love those adorable little belly fins! Those are probably my favorite extra fins ever.

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

I'm glad everyone is happy with their Finfolk mermaid tails! Be proud to own such nice masterpieces! :D

[Meilyn]

I remember a nightmare a while ago while creating photoshopped basis pictures for my June production tail...

The girls sent me only fins and no tail :'( I had fins in my hand and an empty box.
Don't know where nightmares would go, but I thought I'd share it since I chose them as my tail makers... :)

[Mermaid Sirenia]

The pieces for my tail started getting poured yesterday!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Just got an update that our tails are actually starting early to mid May. So have to wait a bit longer than first thought but they are just flying through those tails now so I don't think it will be very long until we have them in our hot little hands! And I have a bit longer to obsess about colour schemes! Haha

[Meilyn]

Mermaid Jessica, when did you put in your order? Wondering because I'm wondering how soon mine will get started. I have a feeling it's shortly after yours.

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Mermaid Jessica, when did you put in your order? Wondering because I'm wondering how soon mine will get started. I have a feeling it's shortly after yours.

Late January. We were originally given late April as a start date but I think that rush orders pushed us back a bit.

[Merman Arion]

Late January. We were originally given late April as a start date but I think that rush orders pushed us back a bit.

That's right. I placed my order the 11th of January so my tail is gonna be made before yours.


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[Mermaid Amelia]

So excited to see everyone's tails! *squeal*


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[Mermaid Kelda]

I got a video of my tail in action! I made it into a gif, which of course means the quality is horrendous, but you can see it well enough.
The gif's too large to load properly when I embed it here, so here's a link:

http://gfycat.com/PiercingSameAruanas

I haven't mastered the dolphin kick yet (I still tend to kick from the hips rather than the torso) but I'm getting better :)

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Wow. Just. Wow.

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I actually can't stop watching it. I am completely mesmerised. This makes me so much more excited for mine!

[Mermaid Octavia]

I'm flopping back in to stare at gorgeous tails because I've been so depressed about mine lately. I've tried everything I can think of to get gigs and I've gotten nowhere in several months. I'm trying not to sell my tail but if I can't find a use for it... ;;

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Oh no Octavia :(

[Mermaid Kelda]

I'm trying not to sell my tail but if I can't find a use for it... ;;
Oh noo :( I hope things pick up for you soon! It was so sad to see Seavanna have to sell her tail, I don't wanna lose any more of the FF pod ;___;

[Merman Arion]

I'm flopping back in to stare at gorgeous tails because I've been so depressed about mine lately. I've tried everything I can think of to get gigs and I've gotten nowhere in several months. I'm trying not to sell my tail but if I can't find a use for it... ;;

You can't be serious... :(

No use?? What about your personal use? You could keep it for yourself and use it for recreational purposes. Your tail is amazing, Octavia.

[Mermaid Wesley]

You can't be serious... :(

No use?? What about your personal use? You could keep it for yourself and use it for recreational purposes. Your tail is amazing, Octavia.
Well that is what I would do, but some people invested in a tail because they were expecting to get their money's worth so i get not being able to keep it.

[Marlin]

I'm with Arion on this one. I really didn't ever really expected to "make" any money on it. I pretty much just got mine for swimming on my own time.

But, I can understand how someone would see it as a business expense.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Melaina you look so graceful and beautiful in your tail!!! It makes me even more excited for mine watching that video! That's a great vid!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Octavia]

Hey guys, thank you very much for your encouragement. <3 I do have a birthday party coming up that I am doing pro-bono because I wanted to. I don't necessarily want to make a business out of this, but I'd like to volunteer and do fun things with it. That's how I'd get "my money's worth". I now have a photoshoot this weekend too. n_n So things are looking up and I'm doing my best to remain positive!

[Aziara]

That's great, Octavia! :thumbs up:

[PearlieMae]

Hey guys, thank you very much for your encouragement. <3 I do have a birthday party coming up that I am doing pro-bono because I wanted to. I don't necessarily want to make a business out of this, but I'd like to volunteer and do fun things with it. That's how I'd get "my money's worth". I now have a photoshoot this weekend too. n_n So things are looking up and I'm doing my best to remain positive!

Here's an idea, you may have already thought of it...get a space at a local craft fair, farmer's market or other street fair, wear your tail, dress up your space all mermaidy and hand out business cards and flyers as a mermaid party entertainer...if you do face painting, or have a little treasure chest you can fill with little giveaway toys, even better! Meet the kids in your area and stir up a buzz. You'll be mermaiding at parties before you know it!

That is, if that's what you want to do!

[Aziara]

You just gave me an idea, PeaerlieMae! There's a local farmer's market in my town, and they have it in the town square (a mini park, really) and there is a shallow fountain right in the center. I wonder if they would let me swim in it with all the good luck pennies, lol. No harm in asking.

[Marlin]

I know Iona has done something similar. From what I could tell, she got a pretty good response. Sounds like a good idea :)

[Merman Arion]

I know Iona has done something similar. From what I could tell, she got a pretty good response. Sounds like a good idea :)

We have many fountains in Paris. I'm tempted to do that but I wonder if it would be legal. I don't want to be arrested by the police lol :p

[PearlieMae]

We have many fountains in Paris. I'm tempted to do that but I wonder if it would be legal. I don't want to be arrested by the police lol :p

It is easier to apologize than to ask permission. :D

And just think, your arrest record would show that you were arrested for being a merman! Spin that into press! Eden Sirene did it just for getting banned from her pool and now she's doing charity cruises!

[Merman Arion]

It is easier to apologize than to ask permission. :D

And just think, your arrest record would show that you were arrested for being a merman! Spin that into press! Eden Sirene did it just for getting banned from her pool and now she's doing charity cruises!

LOL Pearlie. That's true.

Here is a page for all the fountains in Paris : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fountains_in_Paris

The least we can say is that I am spoiled for choice hahaha ;)

[PearlieMae]

I would love to go and splash in each one, just to say I did!

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Oh my goodness the koi tail they just posted!!!!! I am so tempted to just let them do whatever they want on my tail just to see what happens.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I just saw that! Your tail is GORGEOUS!!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I just saw that! Your tail is GORGEOUS!!!!


~Mermaid Sirenia~

Not my tail. Mermaid ginger's tail. But she told me she gave them pretty free reign on the design so I'm tempted to do that with mine now. Just to see what would happen. Haha.

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[Starfrit]

That koi tail... I left a scratch on my screen from trying to claw my way to that tail! It's by far one of the most beautiful koi tails I've ever seen! <3 The colors, the blending, DAT DORSAL!! :swoon:

I'm so torn... I always thought that if I ever got a silicone tail I'd probably try to get a Merbellas... But Finfolk is really starting to convince me otherwise! The more stuff I see from them, the more I fall in love. <3

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

It is by far the best Koi tail I have seen from any tail maker. Koi tails often end up looking a little bit like cow spots but this is so subtle. That is what I like so much about finfilk. How subtle and fantasy-like they are.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Oh haha I misread your post and thought you said your tail


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

I decided on my tail today thanks to fifi. Whale shark inspired!

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[Aziara]

I decided on my tail today thanks to fifi. Whale shark inspired!

Sent from my GT-I9305 using Tapatalk That's going to look amazing! I've always loved spotted tails.

[Mermaid Christin]

I am planning an order for a Finfolk tail asap and I'm just wondering for those who have ordered from them, did you get the basic trainer monofin or upgrade to the competitor? Just curious how that decision affected your tail, made it swim differently etc...?

[Marlin]

Competitor- For me (I have huge feet, so the monofin is huge to begin with) it made my fluke massive. Which made it a little tough to get used to in the water, as well as a huge strain on my ankle muscles which I am working on building up.

That being said, I love everything about it. I wanted to have a big fluke and knew I would have to do some work on my end to be able to use it. I also love the speed it gives me when I have a patch of open water and can really get moving.

[Mermaid Kelda]

I have tiiiiny feet (AU size 5/6, which is about a 7 US) so I was scared that the competitor might not fit my feet, but I went ahead and ordered it anyway. Aside from blisters on my second toes on both feet (which a pair of neoprene socks fixed) I'm really glad I got it. It swims beautifully, the fluke holds in the air, the flop is very pretty, and it's a stronger fin overall.

If your tail is going to be mostly a dry tail, don't bother with the competitor, because it's huge and cumbersome. But it's fantastic for swimming :)

[Mermaid Octavia]

Competitor for me! It's super huge and super fast underwater. Above water, it's very heavy and difficult to maneuver, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. The speed it gives me in the water is exactly what I wanted (and I'm a women's US 9).