Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! All the tails I offer are swimmable.

No; at this time, all of my tails are made out of fabric.

My tails are made out of scuba knit fabric. It is a mix of polyester and spandex.

Not at this time. Vinyl-based tails are heavy in the water, and most children will not be able to handle the weight of one. Fabric tails are for those 18 years and older for this reason.

Right now, my tails can fit the Mahina Merfin, Finis Shooter, Linden by Bodyglove, and Fish Fin monofins. All of my flukes will not fit the same monofins; specific fluke compatibility information can be requested.

Yes, you do. The vinyl is important for keeping the shape of the fluke. Swimming without the vinyl is dangerous and not advised.

First, I create a rough sketch. I then turn that rough sketch into a fully rendered digital artwork. Afterwards, the tail is printed, cut, sewn and assembled into a handmade full fabric tail.

I have been designing mermaid tails since 2019.

I use a local company to assist me and print the tails at this time.

That depends on what kind o tail you're looking for. Essence tails start at $585, Bespoke tails start at $825, and Sew-it-Yourself Kits start at $375 for Essence SIY tails, and $465 for Bespoke SIY tails.

Tails are a niche item of art, and they can take hundreds of hours to make. I pour my heart and soul into my art, so the price tag reflects this.

Tails are available on a slot basis, so people that have joined the waitlist will have access to new slots first. The best way to get a fabric tail is to join the waitlist, then I will notify you when your turn to get a tail is next.

You are free to send an email asking! I am usually able to do concept art commissions year round. For fabric tails, people that are on the waitlist will have the first access to open fabric tail slots. I announce all developments across my social media, which includes open or closed concept art commissions and fabric tail slots.

In the future, Essence tails will be available for purchase. Essence mermaid tails are fabric tails I've already designed for you to pick from.

No. At this time, all tails are made to your custom measurements.

Yes you can. Extra fins are an added price. Pricing and fin availability will vary with the type of tail you're looking to get. You can learn more in Fabric Tails.

Pricing will change in the future as material costs, labor hours and other expenses increase.

Yes, I do. It is charged separately with the order of your tail.

I have been looking into it, and when I do offer international shipping, please note that the cost of shipping will not cover the cost of customs fees.

You can get inspiration from literally everything! I suggest starting with nature, a theme, a picture you like, or color palettes you enjoy.

Because tails are offered on a slot-by-slot basis, and sized to your custom measurements, all cancellations should happen within 48 hours of the order being processed. Otherwise, all sales are final. Refunds will not be provided for work that has already been completed, if you do decide to cancel at any point in the production process.

Please note that production does not begin until the measurements form and payment are completed. Production times will vary with the type, size and complexity of your tail.

Not at this time.

You can get an estimate prior to a sketch if you know what you want. You will receive an exact quote after the Sketch phase is completed. Then, after the sketch is finalized, you will need to pay for your fabric tail before production can begin.

I can do silicone tail concepts, which provides to you a visualization and reference for another tailmaker (or yourself) to create a silicone tail from. I also do custom Fin Fun and custom Magictails renders, accessory reference sheets, tail illustrations, and sometimes merfolk art.

The turnaround time is about three weeks, but can increase with the complexity requested of designs, illustrations and reference sheets.

Some sketches are roughly done within an hour, whereas others can take days and sometimes weeks for me to finalize. The artwork and rendering can sometimes take even longer, depending on how detailed I want to make the piece.

Yes, you can! I am usually always accepting this kind of commission. The first step is to send me an email. Afterwards, I will get in contact with you and we will go from there. It's best to include your silicone tail's budget and inspirations in the very beginning so your design can cohesively suit your vision.

This varies with each request, but I will not put nudity, copyrighted materials or hateful illustrations on your design. Everything else is can be discussed beforehand.

You're allowed to use your design for personal and non-commercial usage. You can also use it for logos, characters/personas & other similar uses.

I can create scale sheets for your company or brand to use on apparel. You can email me for more information.

No, I will not purposely copy someone else's tail for you under any circumstances.

I will not create any art with hateful, offensive or copyright infringing content. There are also some things I choose not to paint directly onto tails (e.g. chains) due to various reasons.

An Essence mermaid tail is collection of already designed fabric tails ready to be printed and made to order.

Each Essence tail comes with a detailed print, a vinyl monofin casing, velcro reinforcements, elastic waistband and invisible zipper.

Currently, Essence tails are offered on a slot-by-slot basis, so you will need to claim a slot to purchase one.

You will need to join the waitlist. Waitlisted people will have access to open slots first, then they can be claimed after paying the reservation fee and beginning the production process.

If the design has no blended waist, then yes, you can request a blended waist. Blended waists are no extra charge, but an exact skin tone match is not guaranteed.

Please allow between 10-12 weeks for an Essence tail to be completed.

Most Essence tails will start at $585 without additional fins. More complex flukes and fin additions will make pricing vary.

With the exception of blended waists, most changes will not be allowed on Essence tails.

In most cases, I will not do a recolor. Instead, you can get a Bespoke tail with similar composition, as I'll be able to personalize the coloration, patterns and fluke to your style instead.

A bespoke fabric tail are mermaid tails created to fit your exact measurements, and based entirely on your ideas for a swimmable mermaid tail.

Each Bespoke fabric tail comes with your choice of scales, fluke, colors and gradient. The physical tail will include a high quality print, an invisible zipper, and a hand-cut vinyl casing for your monofin.

All Bespoke fabric mermaid tails start at $825.

No, there are no color limits, but please note that mostly dark colored tails are prone to fading. Some blacks will have bits of blue or purples in them as well.

Yes, you can. All fluke customizations will incur an added fee.

This will vary. I would prefer to remake your design in my own style, adding and changing things as necessary. Designing and rendering the tail is a key component of my art style, so using previous designs will vary on a case by case basis. I do my best work when I have enough creative freedom to do so.

After your slot is paid, please expect between 10-12 weeks for your tail to be shipped. You will be provided communication throughout the design, rendering and assembly process. Note: Fluke modifications and customizations will increase this wait time.

Sew-it-Yourself tails, commonly shorted to SIY tails, are kits that allow you to purchase a fully rendered design that has been printed, cut, and made ready for you to sew on your own.

These are best for people with some experience sewing already, as the assembly guide will not function as a "How To book" for all sewing needs.

You will receive your pre-cut fabric pattern, a spool of matching thread, a long invisible zipper, a square of testing fabric, velcro for your vinyl, and an assembly guide to help you through the process.

You will need to get pins, preferred elastic size, fabric scissors, sewing machine and vinyl for your insert on your own. However, you can request the elastic I use (1.5 inches) to be shipped with your tail. You will be able to cut the elastic to your preferred size.

They are offered on a slot-by-slot basis with the rest of my tails. To get one, you will need to join my waitlist so you can be notified of a slot opening, then let me know if you'd like to commission a Bespoke SIY tail or an Essence SIY tail.

Exact wait times can vary depending on your SIY being Bespoke or Essence, but expect between 8-10 weeks production before shipping.

Essence SIY tails start at $375, and Bespoke SIY tails start at $465.

Absolutely! All added fins are an extra fee; pricing will vary with the fins requested.

You will need to join the waitlist. When your turn is approaching, you will be sent an email letting you know that you are next in line. A second email will be sent when your slot officially opens, then you will have 48 hours to pay the reservation fee, complete the information form, and claim the slot.

Yes; send me an email and I will reply to you when I can.

Yes, you can. You are free to email me at any time to be moved to the bottom of the waitlist.

It's important to email me if you're not able to claim the slot within 48 hours. If it is within a reasonable amount of time, the grace period can be extended.

I will assume you are no longer interested and remove you from the list, then contact the next person on the waitlist.