Bespoke Fabric Tails
Custom Mermaid Tails, Made by Abii | Available on a slot-by-slot basis
What's a Bespoke tail?
Bespoke tails are customized mermaid tails, made specifically for you. These are tails meant express a mermaid, merman or merfolk's most innermost self with colors, patterns and details tailored to your liking.
INCLUDES:
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Personalized sketch, semi-realistic render and fabric tail
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Choice of scales & fluke, even custom painted ones
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Large flukes, adaptable to the Fish Fin, Mahina Merfin, Linden and Finis Shooter monofins
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Vinyl casings, hand cut & assembled with velcro reinforcements
Render Customizations
Sketch (& Slot Reservation)
Base Tail
Blended Waist
Scale Tipping
Patterning
Darker Backside
Different Backside
Fluke Modification
Custom Fluke
Custom Scales
$75
$185
No Extra Cost
$35
$25
$35
$65
$35
$125
$135
Extra Fin Render Options
Drawn-On Fins
Seam Fins
Waist Fins
Pectoral Fins
Hip Fins
Calf Fins
Ankle Fins
Heel Fins
Dorsal Fins
Specialty Fins
$35
$65
$55
$45
$45
$45
$45
$45
$55
$65
Assembly Pricing
Base Tail
Seam Fins
Waist Fins
Pectoral Fins
Hip Fins
Calf Fins
Ankle Fins
Heel Fins
Dorsal Fins
Specialty Fins
$585
$155
$135
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$115
Will Vary
Bespoke Tail Pricing
Sketch + Render + Assembly = Total Price
Bespoke Tails begin at $825 | 12-14 Week Production Period
For a rough estimate as to what your Bespoke tail will cost, detailed pricing is below. Please remember that these are base prices. Pricing can change depending on the complexity and size of certain requests.
Order Process
What to expect when ordering a Bespoke mermaid tail
Sketch Phase
Step One
The sketch phase is where your design is given its initial life; colors, patterns and flukes are all drafted at this stage. I, Abii, will collaborate with you to create the tail you've dreamed of, then provide you with a digital version of your future tail and a quote for your fabric version.
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All of the changes that you would like to make should be done during this stage, so don't be afraid to let me know what you're looking for.
Rendering Phase
Step Two
The rendering phase is when I take your design and paint it to life. Not only will your tail be shaped to your measurements at this stage, but it will be given its scales, shadows, lighting and details at this point in the process.
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I will do my absolute best to paint your dream into a reality, which can then be printed for production and assembly.
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Assembly Phase
Step Three
In this phase, your completed tail will be printed, cut and sewn by Abii. Every Bespoke tail is given a long zipper for easy monofin access, a semi-thick elastic band for secure swimming, and stretch-stitch sewing to endure all the tricks, twirls and flips you'll do in your new tail.
Your vinyl insert will be hand cut and assembled last, then everything put together before being photographed & shipped to your door.
Other Important Information
Things to know before ordering your Bespoke AbiiTails
Sketch Phase Specifics
Sketches come with your slot reservation. This is the stage where you can make major changes to the design until we're satisfied with a rough idea of what the final product should look like. You will get 3 major changes during this phase, but any other major changes following will be $25 per change.
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Major changes will not be accepted during the rendering phase, but don't fret! I enjoy working with merfolk until they get a concept they're satisfied with.
Rendering Phase Specifics
The rendering phase is where the sketch is turned into a complete illustration and readied for printing. All of the details (lighting & shading, texture, values, etc.) are created on the tail.
Because the rendering process is the most meticulous stage of the artwork, it is usually what takes the longest in the production period. Making major changes to the tail during the rendering phase will not be allowed due to this reason.
Specialty Requests
Specialty requests are reserved for very ambitious requests. Complex requests will increase the production period of the tail, and are charged according to the labor involved. Lots of tendrils, complex shapes and other items are considered specialty.
Different Backsides
A different backside is charged differently from a darker backside. Examples of a different backside include Stardust & Tail of Toruk, while an example of a darker backside on a tail includes the Little Mermaid tail.
Custom Flukes and Modifications
Prices and wait times increase with the size and complexity of customized flukes.
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Because of the amount of labor required to create a new fluke or scale template, customized flukes, scale shapes and modifications will not be exclusive. Please be wary of flukes or modifications being used in the future for other client work.
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If there is a distinct shape that you want to remain exclusive to your order only, you can request an Exclusivity Rights Agreement for an added fee. The price of the fee is determined by the complexity of the fluke or scales involved. Extra fin shapes are usually not able to receive an Exclusivity Rights Agreement.
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Modifications or shapes that are offensive in nature, too dangerous for swimming or too complex for me to sew will be denied.