That looks cool Arion
That looks cool Arion
Nice, Arion! Very bold, I like it a lot! Spots are my jam XD
I will be doing the back tonight ;)
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Cool cool! Soon you'll have an elegant tail and a sassy tail!
Merman Arion Gorgeous tail!!
Anyone heard from the girls recently? My tail is in production and I haven't heard anything, hoping they are ok :-/
I don't know... reexamining their facebook I am assuming they're alright. Just busy catching up after the NC Merfest.
On another note: that new fluke they're teasing at... oh my good golly gumdrops! I am just adoring it.
If you mean this one: https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.n...f1561240b7e69eQuote:
Originally Posted by coral_sybil
It has actually been completed, there's pictures of it a few pages back in the thread. It was their competition tail at merfest.
Yep. I guess I'm out of the loud a smidge lol. But seriously? Loving it. I'm watching their facebook page waiting for more of their pictures on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Yulia
Though I'm mostly referring to this one: https://www.facebook.com/FinfolkProd...type=1&theater
That's based off of fairies and butterflies
Yeah, it's super pretty. They made like two other flukes for merfest too, hope we get to se more of them soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by coral_sybil
I need to stop replying when I'm so tired.... loud = loop
I see the pictures on the thread. I'm kinda hoping to find a video of it in action
I'm sure Twig will post videos of it and there's plenty of photos up a couple pages back in this thread.
Also, right after I posted this they updated their page... good to know, didn't know they were still out of town :P
I think they stopped in Minnesota after NCMerfest before heading back to Hawaii.
Yeah, from what I gather, they stopped in MN for a family visit and belated Christmas after Merfest, but I think they're heading back to Hawaii in a couple days. I hope they finish working on your tail really soon Maressa, I can't wait to see how it turns out. Your design is so beautiful! I'm sorry it got delayed :(
Thanks Cyanea, that's sweet of you to say.
Previous customers, I'm in a bit of a pickle. The last time I talked to the girls at length (via Skype) was Dec 12, and the consensus was they would try to finish it and bring it to Merfest, but we agreed that if they needed more time that was fine as long as I had the tail by January 20 (I have an event Jan 24, this Saturday). I got a message from them when they got back to HI Jan 14 saying updates were on the way, then another from Bryn after Arion messaged her saying that Abby is working solo on the tail in HI and she would get Abby in touch with me ASAP... but I haven't heard from Abby. I don't want to message them to death, and I don't know what point the tail is in its completion.
I've looked into renting a tail for the event, and I can either rent a Mertailor for $500 or drive three hours south to borrow one from a closeby mer for $200... both of which I can't really afford.
I'm completely stressed and I don't know what to do. And quote from my boyfriend, I'm "being annoying" by asking so many questions and sending so many messages, but I'm facing my first event that I've planned for six months with no tail or a huge sum of money shelled out for a replacement.
What should I do??? I feel bad even posting about it, but I'm at a loss and I need help or advice.
You have no reason to feel guilty about posting here or about messaging them. You are being remarkably patient with Finfolk!
If I were in your shoes, I would forget about the silicone tail for this gig and whip up a quick spandex tail. Or buy one from Finfun for $60. You could make it impressive without spending much money, and your clients will not know the difference! That is honestly what I would do. Go easier on yourself for this one gig!
Thanks Galene. That is a fine idea except that it's a faire with three other mermaids who all have silicone tails. I do have a (pretty hilarious) fabric one that I made years ago, but I'm worried that it will look completely ridiculous next to the Merbella and Finfolk the other girls have @_@ (Cinderella mermaid much?)Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Galene
Maressa I hope everything gets figured out! I'm stressing out for you! Let's cross our fins and hope everything ends up well!
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Originally Posted by Mermaid Sirenia
If I weren't in SC for the next few weeks I would have let you borrow my Mertailor. I'm so sorry, that's really terrible. I know the anxiousness that accompanies waiting for a tail (I'm not sure very many mermaids received their tails on/before the days they were told!). I received my mertailor months after he said I would have it. D: (My Merbella tail doesnt count for wait time since I picked it up/ it was already made)
Aw that's sweet, thanks. Your Mertailor is lovely.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaidmechanic
No word from the girls today either. I'm finally accepting that I won't be a mermaid this weekend for the opening of faire :(((
Sorry it didn't work out, Maressa. I've been trying to contact them, too, with no response for several days. They've apparently fallen off the edge of the earth!
Who HASN'T fallen off the edge of the earth is Mernation, who messaged me. They are two hours from me and asked if they could get my measurements to see if they could offer a tail to borrow. I'm floored, that's the kindest thing in the world and would save the event! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Galene
How fantastic! All I ever hear is how lovely they all are.
I hope your tail comes in soon!
I love the looks of the finfolk tails a bunch.
For what's worth, I'm a current client who paid for rush fees and I'm having trouble to reach them too :p
I was told I would get the tail talk after Merfest but in the end, they have been busy a lot on their way back to Hawaii. Which is fine but an answer to my messages would have been much appreciated. Like everyone else I suppose. We are all in the same boat.
Say WHAT?!Quote:
Originally Posted by maressa
That's amazing! Wow! They are really really nice people :)
Oh, Maressa, I'm so glad! What a nice thing for MerNation to do!
That's really great of them! May I ask what exactly is a faire opening? Cannot find this word in the translater...
Isn't a faire like a festival or something? Renaissance festival or faire festival kind of seem the same to me. But I might be assuming wrong.Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaNymph
I got a new drawing of myself that I shared on my page. I will share it here too :)
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We have Renaissance festivals in the states. Performers, patrons in costumes. Lots of fun. Opening weekends are usually the busiest for the season ^_^Quote:
Originally Posted by SeaNymph
Arion that is kick-arse!
Wonderful drawing, Arion!
Maressa that is amazing! I've been waiting to see if your tail came in, too. The Mernation people are so nice.
Yes, we will see if I am able to borrow a tail from them. We're in talks now.
What I was referring to is my city's medieval Faire, it's a huge event here where there are lots of wandering performers, tents with amazing things for sale inside, performances, music, and food. I have been going to this one since I was a little girl, and this year I told them about mermaids and they agreed to let me set up a tent full of mermaids for the children to enjoy. Sirenia is joining us!
Arion, that drawing is beautiful and I'm sorry to hear about your tail woes as well. :-/ I do wonder what's up, communication has never been this bad before. Sigh.
I'm super excited about the faire, though very disappointed I won't be a part of your first weekend :( stupid SAT getting in the way haha
So excited to meet you! It looks like I won't be a part of the first weekend either, so maybe we can do it together next weekend if by some miracle my tail is done @_@Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Sirenia