Blaze, did you do a rush order?
Arion, green tea! :) without adding anything and eat lots of berries ^_^ I hope you get better soon :)
I got an update saying that they're working on my scales currently :D
Blaze, did you do a rush order?
Arion, green tea! :) without adding anything and eat lots of berries ^_^ I hope you get better soon :)
I got an update saying that they're working on my scales currently :D
Yes I did. :) I've been talking with them on and off for months now but finally hit the 'go' button and since I was in for a penny (well.. a LOT of them) & am working a cancer benefit for a dear friend in August I am hoping to have the tail for I opted for the rush.Quote:
Originally Posted by Meilyn
(;_ ; ) welp, that means my tail will have to be even longer possibly...
:sad eyes: Not sure what to say other than I'm sorry? I don't know how exactly they re-org with a rush.
Got news that they are working on my tail. I should get an update in about 2 or 3 weeks when they start painting. ^_^
Looks like they just posted the individual scales upgrade video on their facebook page. Definitely amazing work!
Eeeeeeeeeee!!!
Check out Mermaid Lyriques video on the Finfolk page!!!
The individual scales!!! That's what I meant ages ago :D :D :D I'M SO EXCITED!!!
They said that they were working on my scales yesterday!!!!! YAY!! Oh my gawd, that tail close up!!! I wanna jump through the phone and touch it!!!
I'm getting the upgrade too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AH!!!!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Mermaid Crystal Shimmer
Are you getting the upgrade too??!! :D
That means I'm moving slowly up the list! Yay! Gotta check out those individual scales...
OMG! Wiping the drool off my computer. Anybody know how much the individual scales upgrade costs???
I am curious how much the upgrade is too :)
The upgrade is an additional 1000 according to the fb. Personally I don't like the way they bend up very much, but that's just me
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Yeah, I was kinda hoping it would be in the mid hundreds instead of thousand... And oh my, they kept teasing me it felt like with Lyrique's tail lol. I caved a few months ago and went for the upgrade. It's so pricy but lovely!
I think mine will be the next/3rd tail they've made with the upgrade :3
That upgrade looks amaaaazing. I got to see the original betta tail in person, and it looked cool on that one but I think Lyrique's looks even better! I'm trying hard not to be jealous. I still love my tail.
Arion, I hope you feel better soon! We're all dying to see pics of you in that tail, like srsly you have no idea. Also, I just did that same hook-hanging method! I'm going to add a couple extra hooks to help distribute the weight a bit more around the base of the fluke, though. I can post a pic if anyone's interested.
Well, it's soon 5 am in France, I can't sleep anymore and I'm still very sick. Stupid cough... Stupid diarrhea... Stupid me :cry:
I'm really upset at this moment because I feel I can't go out today. It's Gay Pride day in Paris and I wanted to show off my merman tail on a tank but it's likely not happening this year. I won't have the energy for it and beside, the weather won't be with us because it will be raining the entire afternoon. I don't think catching a cold too will be a smart move... Fortunately, I got myself an appointment with a doctor this coming Monday morning so hopefully, I will get better soon.
In the meantime, I apologize to everyone for letting you down. I know a lot of you are expecting to see me in my tail but this is not gonna happen for the time being. Thank you very much for the support though, I appreciate that.
Much mer-love to all of you :)
Arion, take care of yourself!
After my initial individual scales lust, I realized I wouldn't get $1000 more enjoyment of out of my tail. And I actually prefer the sleeker look of the original tailskin. Okay, then.
I can understand why it's so expensive, I bet it takes HOURS for them to lay those scales down one by one, especially since it's to unique measurements and they have to make it look nice and even. I just sent them a message saying I'd like to add that upgrade to my order since I haven't heard from them about starting it yet. Now instead of owing them 1k, I owe them 2k, and I have to send them $100 just to get back to the 50% down payment total. :money:Quote:
Originally Posted by Meilyn
Ay people, stop opting for the upgrade/rush orders, lol! I'm afraid my order is going to be pushed back too far... Although, honestly, I would love the upgrade too if I could afford it. I'm already making payments because I couldn't afford it all upfront and I don't think I could justify the extra $1,000. I get it though, it would take much longer to create a tail that way. I'm just too impatient! I was hoping to have a tail by the time I moved (in 2 weeks) as kind of a gift to myself. A few days ago they said my production time was looking like July/August but I don't know if they mean mid month, late month, etc. Plus I'm hoping it didn't get pushed back more with their upgrade announcement. Oh well, not much I can do but wait! I hope the time goes by quickly!
Well, one shouldn't feel bad for not getting that upgrade, as cool as it looks. The original tailskin is still just as awesome. My tail was the first one with those scales (which I helped design) and it still looks amazing. I love my tail. Check out all the pics I got with Mermaid Iona last weekend
Ok nuts, I didn't seem to be able to embed this video but here's a link to a quick clip
Mine's already gotten pushed back months from rush orders. I sure all of our tails have.
I made the decision months ago for the upgrade. I think the earlier you decide, the better it would be on everyone cause you're adding time by yourself for the upgrade.
I had the choice to rush order but I figured I didn't want to step on anyone's toes and I'd sit back and wait just like everyone else. I have more than enough to buy two fully upgraded tails but I honestly feel at this point, that would just be selfish taking up so much time for myself when everyone on here is waiting. So I shall wait too. Although it's a killer wait lol.
I've been a bit frustrated with the rush orders as well and I think a lot of others are too so I chose not to myself.
No. It's a lot of money, it will take a long time to make and I'm afraid it's a lot more work to clean the tail. (I can be lazy some times) I think i'll be just as happy with the original scales. =)Quote:
Originally Posted by Meilyn
You guys are killing me with the rush order comments. While it's completely ok to lament the delay it's not ok to say/imply someone shouldn't have asked for a rush or was stepping on toes by doing so & even get mad at them for it.
Just so we're clear $500 is a lot of extra money to lay down for a rush but other than like everyone wanting their gorgeous tails asap there could be good reasons for it. Like perhaps trying to raise money for a dear friend who is battling cancer and cannot make any money as a full time nurse / part time burlesque performer like she was previously. She now has no income, insurance isn't covering enough & our friends want you & your new tail there at the fundraiser in a month & a half.
https://www.facebook.com/events/553084334808075/
FYI I'm not opting for the upgrade. Also btw, I started working with the twins on this tail in October of last year (just checked my email records) but due to delays on BOTH sides we had to go for the rush in order for me to get it in time for the event.
I have to agree with you, Blaze. While it might seem unfair that a customer can jump ahead in line by paying $500, offering that option is FinFolk's decision. I don't think we should be upset by the customer who decides to pay that extra money.
And I realized why the individual scales kind of bother me: they stick out just enough to remind me of a fish in the early stages of dropsy (kidney failure). I've lost a few fish that way, and whenever I see scales like that, I'm conditioned to experience feelings of dread and impending doom! (But I'm probably the only person who would react that way, lol!)
Also, though a completely seamless tail is cool, visible seams don't bother me. Many fish actually have a vibration-sensing organ called a lateral line along the length of their body and tail, which looks for all the world like a seam in their skin!
This is EXACTLY what I refer to my tail seam as! In my head, anyway. And I feel you on the dropsy thing, although it doesn't remind me that sharply of dropsy because it doesn't make the tail look pinecone-y to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Galene
Because my tail is like Theobromine's, the first one of his kind (with the dragon scales), I have visible seams but I honestly do not care. I actually like it this way.
Although I'm a perfectionist, I think it's okay to have some flaws as perfection does not exist. The individual scales are really cool and I'm happy for everyone who choose them. I'm looking forward to see the results. Make sure to share the updates and do an unboxing video just like mine ;)
Those scales are gorgeous! If finfolk tails are full silicone tails (no neoprene), then what are the scales attached to? A silicone body? And are they attached with more silicone?
Right, Theo, the FinFolk scales are definitely not full-on dropsy sticking out. But it reminds me of the early stages, when I'm looking at a fish going "OMG, is she starting to pinecone a little? Oh, no, no, NOOOOOO!!"
And BTW, Theobromine, as a diehard chocolate addict, I love your name! :drool:
Cascada, it looks to me like there's a full silicone tail with the individual scales adhered to it with more silicone.
Do all silicone tails have that mesh inside of them for strength? My Merbellas tail had mesh that the silicone was adhered to, so maybe they use the mesh as a base and attach the scales to that with silicone.
That's what I was thinking it might be too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ayla of Duluth
I have been sick all day today and my mood was close to become in the depressed stage because I'm gonna miss a lot of things gay pride-related this week-end BUT I just looked at my tail, felt it, touched it gently and all the good things that will happen with it in the future just made me feel better about myself :)
I guess a part of me was frustrated because I was expecting this event since months, I wanted my tail to be with me for this occasion which could have been a great thing to be noticed by a lot of people. I could have made my big debut in public as a merman today and being sick just ruined it :cry:
It's a yearly thing so what's done is done. I'm moving on and I'm working now on my acceptance into the public pools so I can swim with my performance tail.
I really want a finfolk tail after seeing the new scale upgrade video. It's amazing. I would just adore that.
I know Merbella tails have the pigment all the way through the silicone, which means it never ever ever can rub off. I worry that since these tails are painted after the tail is made that the color will eventually have to to be redone. I'd like to avoid that (especially if I'm planning on paying nearly 4000$ for a tail). Does this happen? Has anyone had one of their tails for month with near daily use? Years?
I think the mesh is to also make the tail less transparent in the body, so you can wear whatever color bottoms with the tail.
Coyote, I would guess that the pigments FinFolk uses are mixed with silicone, so when they spray it on, it bonds with the tail. It really doesn't look like a superficial paint job to me.
Arion, I'm sorry about how your day turned out. But you're right, with your fabulous new tail, great things are ahead for you!!
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So, I finally got a hold of some pictures of me in my tail and I posted them if anyone wants to see:
http://mernetwork.com/index/album.php?albumid=1084
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Looks great, Marlin!
I can't really speak for anybody else, but I wasn't trying to say or imply that no one should get an upgrade or rush order, I was simply stating that I am getting antsy because I have been wanting a high quality tail for a long time so I'm just overly excited for the wait to be over. The delays are just a bit of a bummer is all, but I am not mad at anyone and completely understand that stuff like this happens and people have the right to upgrades and even rush orders.Quote:
Originally Posted by Blaze