At Cost SILICONE Tails!

[Rogue Siren]

I am in the process of working with another costumer about making her an at cost silicone tail. I have not made a silicone tail before, but I am familiar with the material. You wouldn't pay a dime unless happy with the sculpts.

Message or friend me on FB for more info. https://www.facebook.com/carissa.grall

I'm horrible at making posts like this and my laptop is about to die. xD Cost would be ~$600.

[Mermaid Wesley]

This is a wonderful opportunity! I would snap at it if I weren't making my own. Good luck!


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[Mermaid Kelda]

If it's possible at all for you to make a tail before you sell one, that'd be the best course of action. People will be very wary of buying from you if you haven't got work to show, and given past experiences here, it'd be totally fair enough.

I do like the idea of completing sculpts before payment, though! That's definitely one of the more time consuming parts, so people might be more willing to take the chance.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

What do you mean by "at cost"?

[Seraphina Suds]

At cost usually means that you're only paying the price for the materials themselves. So no charge for the time and effort it takes to make the item.

[Winged Mermaid]

At cost usually means that you're only paying the price for the materials themselves. So no charge for the time and effort it takes to make the item.

Exactly :) At cost means they make no money on the product (the tail in this case). It's a way for newer makers to offer something and get a few customers to build good faith/good reputation for the product/maker. It can be a gamble since they don't have any or much work to back them up thus far, but can turn out great and a good deal if all goes well!

[Rogue Siren]

Exactly :) At cost means they make no money on the product (the tail in this case). It's a way for newer makers to offer something and get a few customers to build good faith/good reputation for the product/maker. It can be a gamble since they don't have any or much work to back them up thus far, but can turn out great and a good deal if all goes well!

What Iona said. :) Wasn't Raven's first tail the one she made for Raina?

I've worked with the material before for other projects, and I've been wanting to make a full tail for awhile. I have all the mold materials already. So all you would be paying for is the silicone, pigments, monofin, and shipping. And I will not ask for any money unless you're happy with the sculpts and want to proceed.

I have two people interested already. Depending on designs, that will likely be my limit for now. Then I will have examples of my work, and two mers will have their silicone tail! :)

[Mermaid Wesley]

That's great! I wish you luck.


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[Shimmer Mermaid]

I am your friend on facebook. I love what I have seen thus far. I am so excited. Me and my boyfriend are waiting to see how your first 2 tails turn out, then if everything is great (which I am positive it will be) we will be sending you pictures. Lol
I love the top you made, and showed off your sculpting skills, along with showing off the fact that you know your way around an air brush. ^_^ Looking SUPER forward to getting a tail from you.

[Shimmer Mermaid]

When do you think your first tail will be finished?

[Rogue Siren]

Next couple of weeks. Assembling it now and then paint. :)

[Meronica]

Can't wait to see these first two tails when they're done! (: I hope they turn out fin-tastic!


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[Shaylee Moon]

Ahhh I'd like to be kept updated. I already have an idea on where I'm getting my tail but just incase it doesnt work out I'd like to know how this is going like if it could be an option and such

[Merenneito Nerissa]

Rogue Siren, I sent you a message on FB, it went to your other folder :)

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Any updates on tails?

[Morganna]

Not to step on Rogue Siren's toes, but here are the pics she sent me of my sketch and mold of my fluke.
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[Shimmer Mermaid]

I'm gonna marry your tail.

[Dancing Fish]

Wow!!

[OceanWhisper]

Waaauuuuuuuuwww :eek: That is super cool! I love the colors

[Morganna]

I think it is GORGEOUS! I love my tail! I told her I had no idea what color scheme I wanted, and only a vague idea of the style I wanted. I sent her a bunch of pictures of tails I liked and fish I thought were pretty, and she sent me two sketches to chose from and offered to keep sketching if I didn't like those two. I was in love with both, so she ended up choosing for me. lol. And she has been working her tail off since then! lol

I was VERY skeptical of having a tail made by someone who hadn't made one before. I looked at her Mystique costume and it was awesome, so I figured I'd give her a shot. AND SHE IS DOING AMAZING!!! She sends me updates all the time and even more when I get impatient and message her a million times. lol. She is also making me a top and possibly some wrist cuffs. I am SUPER excited!!!

[Ashton]

:) looks neat so far.

[Nashoba]

Love love love love!

[Mermaid Sirenia]

Cannot wait to see the finished product of that tail! I can already tell it will be gorgeous!

[Rogue Siren]

28450

Seam? What seam?

No more at cost tails will be offered. I have two more tails to complete after this one, then tails will start at $1200. :)

[Morganna]

I'm gonna marry your tail.

No, no you will not. My tail is a GOOD, faithful tail. lol

[Morganna]

Is that mine? :D

[MermaidBrandie]

I'm loving those scales.

[Rogue Siren]

Is that mine? :D

Not yet. I have to finish this one before I can start casting yours. I just don't have the room right now! Lol. Your fluke is done, just cleaning out the mold. And casting some scales as I go. :)

[Morganna]

Not yet. I have to finish this one before I can start casting yours. I just don't have the room right now! Lol. Your fluke is done, just cleaning out the mold. And casting some scales as I go. :)

I always get so excited....then you crush my world. :(

[OceanWhisper]

awww lol your tail will get there eventually

[Seraphina Suds]

It's looking so great!

[Ashton]

Very nice work.
Are those scales individual or a sheet?

[Shimmer Mermaid]

Individual from my understanding. :) I'm definitely getting one from her.

[Ilyena]

If it was individual, why would there be a need to seam?

[Dancing Fish]

It looks like a sheet that's been very carefully interleaved at the seam, perhaps with some individual scales cleverly placed. Pretty! I've never seen a sheet-seam so well done.

[Ashe]

You've definitely caught my attention... Looks like it's going to turn out nicely :)

[Rett]

Looking forward to seeing the progress on this tail, looks like its going to be great! :D

[mijomuffins]

Do you have any openings for an at cost tail still? If so, count me in. :)