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

[Meilyn]

Even though I'm not on the waiting list, I kind of hope they would stop taking orders until everyone is caught up and back on track with their tails. I loved seeing the new tail every other day a while back and now it's like there's a new one once a week maybe.

Jeron, have you got a design yet?

[Jeronposted]

Even though I'm not on the waiting list, I kind of hope they would stop taking orders until everyone is caught up and back on track with their tails. I loved seeing the new tail every other day a while back and now it's like there's a new one once a week maybe.

Jeron, have you got a design yet?

I know!! When I started reading through here especially the beginning I felt like they were busting them out super fast!!

I'm still contemplating my color scheme. There are so many to choose from. I love the idea of like a coral-ly orangeish just cause it'll really contrast between the blue water. I only have plans to use my tail in fresh or saltwater. And I also have been liking the whole salmon inspired tail. Basically a grey and white tail with hints of peachy. But I want a loreena fluke. So idk if it would be weird if I have a salt water tail with a fresh water color scheme.

Ugh. The dilemma.

[Merman Arion]

Even though I'm not on the waiting list, I kind of hope they would stop taking orders until everyone is caught up and back on track with their tails. I loved seeing the new tail every other day a while back and now it's like there's a new one once a week maybe.

I totally agree with you. It's going to bite them in the ass if some clients decide to get a refund because they are tired of delays and waiting. If the money from the down payments is already spent on material and stuff and they can't give it back, I don't know what might happen then but it won't be good.

I wonder why tailmakers just can't make calendar production simple. Like do a batch of tails with a certain number and only when that batch is finished, take new orders. Raven do tails by batch but she's not sticking to it since she often open a new slot once a tail is finished.

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I totally agree with you. It's going to bite them in the ass if some clients decide to get a refund because they are tired of delays and waiting. If the money from the down payments is already spent on material and stuff and they can't give it back, I don't know what might happen then but it won't be good.

I wonder why tailmakers just can't make calendar production simple. Like do a batch of tails with a certain number and only when that batch is finished, take new orders. Raven do tails by batch but she's not sticking to it since she often open a new slot once a tail is finished.

deposits made on finfolk tails are non refundable, I think they bit off mor than they could chew this summer. They're finishing a whole batch of tails right now for the see through sea photoshoots coming up. And they aren't working as many days this summer since Allie is there

[SeaGlass Siren]

Just sent in my down payment for my very first silicone tail. Keep me company to pass the time!! 365 days.. Maybe more ..

oh my god YASS a male asian mer!! welcome welcome!! and congrats on the tail!

[PearlieMae]

I totally agree with you. It's going to bite them in the ass if some clients decide to get a refund because they are tired of delays and waiting. If the money from the down payments is already spent on material and stuff and they can't give it back, I don't know what might happen then but it won't be good.

I wonder why tailmakers just can't make calendar production simple. Like do a batch of tails with a certain number and only when that batch is finished, take new orders. Raven do tails by batch but she's not sticking to it since she often open a new slot once a tail is finished.

Because tailmaking is less than simple.

And it's probably a lot harder to make tails in Hawai'i than Minnesota. I've been to both places...you want to avoid Minnesota, even if it's just retreating onto the studio.

[Theobromine]

Because tailmaking is less than simple.

Yeah, I think that's something a lot of people don't always realize. I can definitely see it from both sides, though. Hell, my tail was one of their first, I only had to wait three months for mine (including sending them all my sketches, discussing design ideas, and them making all the new molds) and it STILL felt like forever to wait! I can DEFINITELY understand how frustrated people get when they have to wait up to a year.

But then again, I've been working with silicone for a little while now, so I can appreciate what a time-consuming process it can be. On the surface it's a fairly simple process, but it can be quite fiddly, you have to keep your work surface impeccably clean, you have to clean up silicone messes, make sure you have nothing nearby that could cause cure inhibition...make sure you mix up enough silicone for what you need to use it for but not too much or it will start to cure before you can finish using it...I mean, clearly they're more experienced than me, but it can still be pretty fiddly and you have to be really careful during the process because if something goes wrong because you rushed, you'll just be making more work for yourself later. (Hope this all makes sense, I haven't finished my coffee yet :P )

[Jeronposted]

oh my god YASS a male asian mer!! welcome welcome!! and congrats on the tail!

Thank you!! I seriously can not wait!

[Meilyn]

Oh you know what would be better Alex? If they posted the calender and after* you make a payment and they accept, you'll see your spot!

[Mer-Crazy]

*Sigh longingly* One day Cora I dream of swimming with you at your reef too <3

[Mermaid Jessica Pearl]

Gosh every time I watch that video I miss you all so much!

[Theobromine]

I love that bit where Cora and Cirra make a circle and Amelia and Jessica Pearl swim through! That's a cool trick!

Cora, you've been having a cold snap?? Nuh uh :P We just had a record-breaking heat wave here in Seattle and I was soooooo miserable I don't even know how I survived three years in Tsv, I really don't (But I still want to come back for a visit and swim with you)

[Keiris]

http://youtu.be/dLFPpCUksNI Four Aussie Finfolks swimming together

Absolutely hypnotizing Cora!

[Ciriun]

http://youtu.be/dLFPpCUksNI Four Aussie Finfolks swimming together

I think one of those mers is the owner of my single favorite tail in all of existence. The tail that puts all of my attempts at designing one to shame.

[Ciriun]

Which one do you like Ciriun? Which colour? The kids visiting the aquarium started assosciating themselves with the different characters. Cora (gold) is the eldest and original at the aquarium, Cirra (pink and purple) is the cheeky one, Amelia (blue) is the beautiful one (not that I don't think we all rocked their kiddy sized socks off) and Jessica (teal) is the magical one. Hehehe they're so cute

Given your descriptions of them, it must be Amelia's. The gorgeous blend of dark and bright blue with gold stripes. I am so in love with that absolutely perfect tail. Also, it sounds like there should totally be a children's book series based on your "characters." I would read it.

[Mermaid Ripple]

This is mine! Just got it yesterday here in Hawaii and she's beautiful. Sorry for the bad photo though


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[Sabrina the Selkie]

Pretty!!!

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Congratulations! It's lovely!

[Mermaid Ripple]

so, I got a premature photo back from See Through Sea!! My tail also needs a name... Suggestions? Thank you ladies for the kind words <3


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[Ariel-Starfish]

Congrats BabyDot! You have chosen an original cholor sceme! So lovely! ❤️