Finfolk Productions

[Fifi Tigg]

I'm so excited for my little mermaid Emily! I have sent off Emily's design and colours to Finfolk. They have been very easy to talk to and have agreed to make the silicone tail a little thinner and to use a Oceanika merfin! :D
Emily's tail is now on the wait list until mid September which will give us plenty of time to save some money :cool: Yay!

[AniaR]

How exciting!

Not to divert too much or start drama, but I know you had ordered from FishButts for Emily a while ago, right? Just wondering if that ever got resolved?

[Fifi Tigg]

No! I'm still waiting for my promised refund of $300! Not a happy customer :(
i have been waiting for my refund since Feb 2013! I know others have been waiting longer!!
But fingers crossed Emily will get a beautiful tail to wear for our Aussie summer from Dec to Feb/March :)

[Mermaid Dottie]

I think Emily is adorable! I'm way excited for you guys. What fluke style are you going with?
What does her design look like?

[Fifi Tigg]

This is Emily's tail design using a Merbella template and I cannot draw on photoshop so I used shapes for the fins! LOL https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152309380494119.1073741833.752184118&type=3

[Mermaid Dottie]

That is SO CUTE!
I'm so excited!!!
You guys are gonna have an amazing summer!

[WavyMermaidy]

Wow, I love that design :)

[Christopher Chandler]

https://www.facebook.com/christomer.starfish/media_set?set=a.1389414507943029.1073741833.100006 234781305&type=3 - Just got my new tail from Finfolk they complete in 60 days and did a great job!

[Theobromine]

Yes, Finfolk are amazing and really great to work with! I still have to write my review of mine, but you can see pics of it on my facebook page (link in my signature). Took them just under three months to make mine, including the time to sculpt all the new custom molds! (Well, not 100% custom as they're now being used for new tails. I didn't want to pay extra to have all the fin and scale molds be used for only my tail. I'm happy that so many people love them now!)

[Theobromine]

Also, Christopher, I LOVE your tail. It's definitely the best merman tail I have ever seen. Can't wait to see pics of you wearing it/swimming in it!

[Mermaid Dottie]

Oh my gosh, Christopher, that is FIERCE! I'm a little scared and a lot intimidated.

[Christopher Chandler]

I am a very nice mer!

[Aziara]

Loving that dorsal fin, Christopher! Makes me think of a marlin or a sailfish. And Fifi, so excited that your little mermaid is getting her own Finfolk tail! Be certain to post some pics when you get it, I'm sure everyone will love to see that awesome design come to life. Emily is one lucky girl.

[Mermaid Dottie]

I am a very nice mer!
That's more than likely true. It was a compliment. I like scary tails for guys.
I'm trying to talk my hubs into getting a tail, but he's more of a privateer than a merman.
We're not quite like Ben Musgrave and Maddie from Alveric's novel.

[Mizuko]

Emily is going to be one lucky little mermaid! :D

[Fifi Tigg]

Thanks everyone! Emily is very excited :)
and Christopher I cannot see your fabulous tail, the link isn't working?

[Mermaid Syrena]

Both your tails are friggin' amazing! Every time Finfolk update with pictures I come alive a little, lol. :P Can't wait for them to start my tail in September. What dyou all think of this colour combo: deep jewel-hued purple, pale pearlescent pink, and gold? The Finfolk Team and I have dubbed that the Aphrodite Tail colour combi, and I hope it turns out well (I'm pretty sure it will). I'm just not sure if the colour combi is missing that extra little something something.

[Aziara]

Both your tails are friggin' amazing! Every time Finfolk update with pictures I come alive a little, lol. :P Can't wait for them to start my tail in September. What dyou all think of this colour combo: deep jewel-hued purple, pale pearlescent pink, and gold? The Finfolk Team and I have dubbed that the Aphrodite Tail colour combi, and I hope it turns out well (I'm pretty sure it will). I'm just not sure if the colour combi is missing that extra little something something.
Sounds amazing! If you would like to visualize it better, I know Dottie posted some Finfolk templates not too long ago. You could color one in and see what you think.

[Mermaid Syrena]

Thanks, Aziara! Good idea. I WILL try, although my colouring skills are bad. Maybe being an active mer will force me to brush 'em up a little, LOL.

[Christopher Chandler]

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A few images from the pool in my Finfolk Productions new tail!12546

[Mermaid Varshana]

*floored*

[emma11]

That tail is EPIC.

[Theobromine]

That is most definitely the best merman tail I have ever seen, and probably my favorite dorsal as well. I think it looks so much more realistic than the ones that look like fringe (nothing against them, just not my preference). Did you find it difficult to put on with that dorsal? I know I advised you that the waist would be tight, but of course I probably have a much different hips/waist ratio than you :P which makes it harder for me to put mine on.

[Christopher Chandler]

Theobromine - Thanks! It is actually very easy to put on. It swim very easy and the side and dorsal fin makes during flips and underwater rolls very easy. I have a net belt that I wear that keeps then back from allowing water to open it up when I flip or do a roll otherwise it stays nice and tight.

[Theobromine]

Cool. Did you design the dorsal yourself? And how did you come up with the color scheme? I really like it.

I'm actually glad mine is as tight as it is, as much as it's difficult to put on. While netting belts do look cool, I like not having to wear one and still not having to worry about gapping.

[XMermaidMarinaX]

Hey Chris who's the little girl in the blue tail riding on your back in that last photo? A daughter, perhaps? :o That's so cute tho. A whole lil mer-family! D'aww :') That tails awesome btw

[Christopher Chandler]

That's my little mermaid Casidy. Just daddy and daughter are merfolk! Thanks for the kind words!

[Christopher Chandler]

Kailani came up with the design for me. I am loosing weight and toning up from swimming when I get down to my goal I may have it taken in just a bit.

[Mermaid Syrena]

Chris- great that you're getting fitter! :)

Apparently EdenSirene just asked Finfolk to make her a new tail, which they of course are excited about doing. :D Maaan. I can't wait till 1) September comes and they start my tail, and 2) December comes and my tail is finally here with me! Tail jitterzzzz

[Mermaid Syrena]

..Okay. Slight amendment to my previous post.

I'm 100% not trying to make any enemies here, and I'm not saying names, but...
Guys, it is really NOT nice to try and ask tailmakers (or anybody, for that matter) to make you something for free, or at a large discount. There is absolutely no reason to justify this. So even if you're a celebrity, or you have something great you think you could offer the brand, or you're recently famous-- ...know that you will have to hop in the queue with everyone else, and pay the same fair price that everyone else pays. A LOT of hard work and cost goes into making exquisite tails, and it just isn't fair to the tailmakers to request something like that of them.

[Ariel-Starfish]

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A few images from the pool in my Finfolk Productions new tail!12546


:jawdrop: Most beautiful merman tail I've ever seen!! Congrats!!

[Mermaid Cascada]

..Okay. Slight amendment to my previous post.

I'm 100% not trying to make any enemies here, and I'm not saying names, but...
Guys, it is really NOT nice to try and ask tailmakers (or anybody, for that matter) to make you something for free, or at a large discount. There is absolutely no reason to justify this. So even if you're a celebrity, or you have something great you think you could offer the brand, or you're recently famous-- ...know that you will have to hop in the queue with everyone else, and pay the same fair price that everyone else pays. A LOT of hard work and cost goes into making exquisite tails, and it just isn't fair to the tailmakers to request something like that of them.
Well said. I completely agree.

[Mermaid Varshana]

Merbella what?

http://www.resizr.com/resized/b42c.jpg

[Theobromine]

I know, right? Merbellas watch out!

[Ariel-Starfish]

HOLY CRAP :jawdrop:

[Thalassa]

I would LOVE to see this swim!

[Theobromine]

This is one of their tails for their Hawaii project, so I'm sure we will get to see some stunning images of it in action! Hopefully video as well!

[MaskedNightingale]

Love these tails!

[MerEmma]

Holy crap!
O_O
That tail is AMAZING! Not sure if I like the fluke but oh my gosh, the COLORS!<3

[Aziara]

Betta tails are one of those things that you either love or hate them. Personally not my thing, but I do applaud the stunning craftsmanship, and I'm sure some mermaids will go positively ga-ga for tails like this.

[Jadestone]

Wow! It's super pretty. I loved how they designed the fluke, with the tail continuing up the edges of the legs. I wonder how much drag there is from it. Looks like potentially a lot since it's so huge, but man is it gorgeous

[AniaR]

Have you seen this yet?

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yeah I am blown away. It's not something I would buy and swim with because I don't think the general public who hire me would "get it" but as a collectors item or for photoshoots- if I had the money I'd be all over that haha. It's really unique, and honestly I see Fin Folk do nothing buy try to be unique so good for them!

[ShyMer]

Fin folk is looking fantastic right now! I would be interested in how well this swims, but it's a unique design, the paint job looks gorgeous, and the craftsmanship is amazing. Very refreshing<3

[Mermaid Danielle]

The betta tail is incredible! I love the colors on it, and it is so unique!

[Mizuko]

the colours on that Beta tail... <3 ugh I'm in love!! The style I wouldn't wear myself, but holysmokes its SO incredible!!! I cant wait to see it in the water!!

[Azurin Luna]

Oooh! I wouldn't mind a tail like that. I only don't like the obvious scales... I like my tails smooth

[Merman Arion]

honestly, although i admit that this tail is very unique and cool, i'm not fond of it. call me "old-fashioned" but i would rather pick a traditional mermaid tail.

[Spindrift]

Yeah I think the novelty is only really there in the mer-world. But I do like their work.

[Mermaid Varshana]

I think I'll always be a parrotfish tail girl (although Sora dancing Mermaid has some amazing off the wall tails). The artistry of this blew my mind a bit.

[inactive account]

I am obsessed. These tails are so beautiful!

[Theobromine]

I think it's amazing. While I personally am not really a betta-tail kind of mermaid, I think the artistry and creativity of it is incredible. And I frickin love the scales, but that may be due to the fact that I had a hand in their design :P

[Mermaid Syrena]

I'll be working on a tail of a new fluke design with them when they're back from Hawaii (although I'll probably only get my tail nearing the end of the year). They're wonderful people and I'm really happy I found them. I can't wait to share it with y'all when it's finally done!

[Merman Dan]

I just paid my downpayment last week, for a Finfolk tail!

[Mermaid Dottie]

Yay! Good for you Aeolius! Woohoo!

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

Same with me merman Aeolius! Just can't wait for production's to beginning in End September! :D

[Miyu]

I've been thinking of Betta mer-tails, finfolk hit it right on the head!

And Christopher - that is one fiercely fintastic fishy tail! So "manly" haha! It seriously looks like a merMAN tail!

[Mermaid Octavia]

I'm now working with Finfolk too! They're such nice people, great communication!

[Kumori Kitsune]

The betta tail is incredible! I love the colors on it, and it is so unique! me too would wear it all the time

[Mermaid Riia]

I contacted FinFolk people today and got answer literally in 5 minutes. I'm working on my design atm. I am unable to decide what I want because you can't fit 5 different flukes, 10 different extra fins or 100 different color combinations to one tail.. I've been waiting for this so long I feel kind of guilty now when I'm about to get what I want, like "neeh you don't deserve it, your not gonna be a mer after all and it's waste of money". Someone silence that voice in my head for me please!

[Echinacea]

*stuffs a big piece of chewing gum in your inner voice's mouth* ;) Congrats and good luck with your design, you do too deserve it! :yay: :hug:

[Mermaid Syrena]

Riiarin, tell your inner voice to go and drink a cup of saltwater. ;)
I used to have small doubts like that. It IS a lot of money, but think about it this way-- forty years from now, you're going to look back and think "ah, I used to be a MERMAID". That's quite something- it definitely isn't something the average person can say about their life! It'll really make these years special, I believe, and I also believe that Finfolk is a great choice of team to bring your tail to life.

[Fifi Tigg]

I have one excited little mer on my hands! Her tail has begun, silicone was poured today!! xxx

[MerEmma]

Please share pictures when you get them! :D

[Theobromine]

I got to meet Abby and Bryn in person yesterday! They are really nice and both so creative. You can tell they really care about giving all their customers a great experience.

[Marie-Josie Cayer]

I'm scheduled for a silicone tail production this coming last week of September with them. I have not yet chosen the fluke tail and colours. More inclined toward a betta tail.

Will see what future has to offer. No more worries about waiting for a Fish Butts tail!

Congrats to Fifi Tigg for her new tail!

[Mermaid Octavia]

I will be putting in my deposit once Paypal stops giving Finfolk problems (should be later today, I hope!) I am so thrilled! SO THRILLED!

[Ariel-Starfish]

Oooh everyone is getting some new tails!...:p Please share some pictures when u have! I love finfolk ^^ (they are my second fave tail makers beside Raven)

[Mermaid Oshun]

I am a real fan of Finfolk tails too! I can not even begin to rank Finfolk, Mertailor or Merbella. I like them all.

[Mermaid Octavia]

I just put in my deposit! My tail will begin production at the end of October, so it's like a birthday present! I'm a late October baby myself. EEE!

[Merman Dan]

They have my deposit as well! :)

Another Scorpio, eh?

[Mermaid Octavia]

They have my deposit as well! :)

Another Scorpio, eh?

Not quite! I'm on the tail (hehe) end of Libra - the 21st. Just a few days shy of the start of Scorpio! How's about you, Aeolius?

[Mermaid Riia]

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I've been doodling designs for the tail like crazy, this is never going to end :rolleyes: What about everybody else, how did you end up choosing the design to your tail?

[Ariel-Starfish]

Cool designs u got there!

[Mermaid Octavia]

I've been doodling designs for the tail like crazy, this is never going to end :rolleyes: What about everybody else, how did you end up choosing the design to your tail?

Those are beautiful! I'm partial to the darker one. ;)

I chose my design based off the current neoprene tail I have. I love the pattern and decided to stick with it! It's black with warm, medium purple stripes from front to back with a gradient to a silver/gray belly. :)

[Mermaid Riia]

Hey you lovely people who have swum in finfolk tail. What do you think about their basic monofin, finis trainer? Does it give you good propulsion or is a upgrade needed? They do offer competitor as upgrade. Thank you in advance!

[Theobromine]

I'm so excited for everyone getting their tails! Abby and Bryn are really awesome, lovely people, I'm really happy Finfolk is getting so popular.

Riiarin, I wish I could answer your question but my tail has a Competitor and I haven't tried any of the ones with the Trainer. I did get to see and feel a couple of their Hawaii tails that have trainers in them though (especially the betta tail) and the size of the fin was actually bigger than I expected. It's mainly just a lot narrower than the Competitor, but that works well for certain fluke designs. I'm guessing it would propel you decently well, just not as powerfully as the Competitor because, well, because Competitor :P

Seriously though, the construction of the betta tail was AMAZING. They did something really innovative with the scales that makes the tail completely seamless and just gives the whole thing much more realism and depth. I don't know if I'm allowed to say exactly what they did, but it was super cool. I think they may offer it as an option (for extra $$) at some point in the future, though.

[Mermaid Octavia]

Theo - for the seamless beta tail, do you think they do the same thing with the non-beta tail? I'd really like mine to be as seamless as possible.

And how soon after your deposit did you send them your measurements?

[Theobromine]

I'm sure they could, it had everything to do with the scales and nothing to do with the betta-ness of it, but you really should ask them about it if you're interested in it :) I don't know if there's a time frame for it being available; as far as I know the betta tail is the only one they've tried that method on so far, and it's a lot more time-consuming than the regular way. I'm sure they would at least want to perfect the method first. Anyway, their regular seams are pretty good!

[Mermaid Octavia]

And how long after you ordered did you send your measurements?

[Theobromine]

Oh, right. Well, you could send your measurements at any point in the process, but I waited until right before they actually started working on my tail, because I was working out a lot and losing some weight. I'm sure they can work with you on that, though.

[Mermaid Octavia]

I think I'll do that too, that way it's most likely to fit! Thank you for answering my questions. :)

[Theobromine]

No problem! Yeah, it's kind of like getting a wedding dress, I gather :P

[Theobromine]

Also, I see you are in Portland! I'm in the Seattle area, have family in Portland, grew up spending summers on the Oregon coast and I love it there. Maybe we should meet up sometime and go for a swim! I just moved back to this area and need to meet some new mers.

[FreshWaterMermaid]

I'm in the Portland area now (used to be in southern California) I'm always game for a swim! Love meeting people who share the same love for mermaids that I've had since I was 5! ^_^

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[Theobromine]

Yvette, I just liked you on Facebook. I would love to meet some Oregon mermaids sometime and go for a swim! My tail is currently getting some TLC (paint touch ups, concrete pools are no fun) but when I get it back I will want to go swimming as much as possible!

[Mermaid Octavia]

I would love to have a meetup! :D Especially after my tail gets here, which will hopefully be sometime in November!

[Theobromine]

Eeeeee, how awesome would it be to have a Finfolk photo shoot on the Oregon coast?!? Maybe not in November, though...

[Theobromine]

So, one of the things I love about my tail is how smoooooooooooooth it is. Like, they cast it really skillfully, so there's no lumpiness or imperfections of any kind on the scales or fins. The seams are really well done, too, as are the way the fins and fluke are attached. I've seen some other silicone tails where the texture just looks kinda...gritty....and there's smeariness where the seams are and where fins are attached and stuff. Not so with my tail, it's beautifully smooth to run your hands over and stands up to close inspection :)

(Except of course for those silly kids who feel it and then yell "that's just rubber! You're FAKE!!" Kids these days I tell you :P )

/random thoughts

[Mermaid Octavia]

Eeeeee, how awesome would it be to have a Finfolk photo shoot on the Oregon coast?!? Maybe not in November, though...

I'm a big girl! I think I might be able to handle some cold for a Finfolk photo shoot! :D

[Mermaid Octavia]

You know, depending on where you are, I love close to a pool that allows mermaids. It's heated and 10ft deep at the deep end. Maybe we could meet up there and I can see a Finfolk tail in person!

[Theobromine]

I'm a big girl! I think I might be able to handle some cold for a Finfolk photo shoot! :D

Worth it!!

And yeah, I don't know how soon I could make it down to Portland, but when I do I will surely let you know!

[New York Mermaid]

I realy like their work and merbellas too. lol I'm split to who to make my new tail.(well if I get there) both have their great points and unique look.

[Mermaid Octavia]

NYMermaid, your tail is lovely in your picture! I read your review and saw closeups of it - I'm sorry it didnt' turn out like you were hoping. :(

[New York Mermaid]

NYMermaid, your tail is lovely in your picture! I read your review and saw closeups of it - I'm sorry it didnt' turn out like you were hoping. :(

Thank you dear, Well I've upgraded the look for the future tail, it only changes slightly. All I can hope is something works out for me to get a new tail. I did cover it up as much as I could too Well the black outlines anyway.

[Mermaid Octavia]

For what it's worth, I think your tail looks lovely on you in your avatar. :) The blue looks lovely with her hair and skin color!

[New York Mermaid]

For what it's worth, I think your tail looks lovely on you in your avatar. :) The blue looks lovely with her hair and skin color!

Thank you, Blue is my favorite color and most of my tails were blue or had hints of blue on them. I haven't really shown my tail off much, But eh with a bit of a repaint she'll look decent. I love my tail so much, im just sad its not lasting as long. But well if i get a merbellas first, i may have a unique design for finfolk.

[Mermaid Octavia]

I'm sorry it's not lasting long. :( Is it falling apart or something? I know in your review you said that you had to do some repairs... Everything I've heard about Merbellas and Finfolk has been great though so I hope you can get a new tail soon!

I'm in that weird space where I put down my deposit but I have to wait for production to send in my measurements and it's a whole two months away! ;;

[Fifi Tigg]

Emily Drew was splashing all around the room this morning when we got a final pic of her beautiful tail by the talented makers of Finfolk Productions! I don't think I will be able to get her out of the water this summer :) https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn2/1467411_245840632246549_623554930_n.jpg

[Mermaid Sparkle]

That is just tooo cute!!!!!!!!