It’s not every day a girl gets to be a mermaid. But this year’s famous Neiman Marcus Christmas catalog is offering the chance – and I gave it a whirl. For the princely sum of $10,… ...

August 4, 2014 / 10:08 AM CDT / CBS Minnesota MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Twin sisters in St. Paul are making a big splash around the world with their custom-made mermaid tails.

One specific type of mermaid tail, the Eco Mermaid Tail, is made from the best blend of polyester and spandex. It's safe for use in chlorinated water and saltwater. The colors are vibrant and look ...

Abby and Bryn Roberts own their own business, Finfolk Productions, and produce custom-made mermaid tails at their in-home studio in Asheville, North Carolina. See the full story on Circa.

Kate began using a monofin — like one giant flipper — for her dips, before having mermaid tails custom-made in Hawaii. She says: “The tails cost around £100 plus post and packaging.

Fin Fun, one of the largest brands on the market, says it currently sells 50,000 tails a month, while Mertailor can create elaborate custom-made tails for professional mermaids in a matter of days.

“That’s why Fin Fun has created an amazing line of 100 percent swimmable mermaid tails made with our dazzling, custom-printed fabrics.

Matthew: So, I have been making mermaid tails for over 10 years. One of the major questions I get is, "Who's buying these tails?" It's mainly models, hobbyists, performers.

A silicone mermaid tail made by Finfolk Productions sits on a table in the production area of their office in Lincolnton. The silicone mermaid tails are custom fitted and designed to the buyer of ...

The outreach effort also includes a contest for a chance to win a custom-made mermaid tail, a trip to Florida and a personal mermaid photo shoot. “We want to get the word out about how the ...