EdenLink Q&A - Live with Tantus, April 20 at 7pm EST

Contributor: Tantus Michelle Tantus Michelle
We have recently added several new colors with the addition of our new line Little Secrets. The Peacock color will also be available in the Echo and Leisure.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
My question is: We always remind people that silicone lube must never be used with silicone products. Recently we did a sort of informal and totally non-scientific test and found little to no damage to the toy from the silicone lube. I know that it CAn cause damage but my question is has the formulation of silicone toys or lube changed so that it's a bit more forgiving?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Elise228 Elise228
when making the toys, where do you come up with the design and how do you choose what material to use to make it the best feel?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Victoria Victoria
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Originally posted by Metis Black
Hi everyone... sorry I'm late... Had technical difficulties remembering my name. For real.
You're here
04/20/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
Hello I have some questions
Where did the name Tantus come from and why was it chosen as the name for the company?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Kayla Kayla
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Originally posted by Metis Black
Hi everyone... sorry I'm late... Had technical difficulties remembering my name. For real.
It happens to the best of us. Just glad you made it. Welcome!
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
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Originally posted by Tantus Michelle
Hello everyone, Tantus Michelle here.
Welcome welcome! I'm glad you could make it!
04/20/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
Hi, welcome. I have a question about the cock sling, I want to get one for my boyfriend but he has large testicles and I have read the reviews that are on here and they vary greatly. Have you gotten a lot of positive feedback on it, I am really on the edge about it.
04/20/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
Quote:
Originally posted by Metis Black
Hi everyone... sorry I'm late... Had technical difficulties remembering my name. For real.
haha

Glad you could make it.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jul!a Jul!a
Quote:
Originally posted by Metis Black
Hi everyone... sorry I'm late... Had technical difficulties remembering my name. For real.
Well the important part is that you're here now
04/20/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
Tantus toys are all silicone expect the alumina line why did you branch out a bit into aluminum toys? and is there any plans to branch out into other materials?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Airen Wolf Airen Wolf
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Originally posted by Metis Black
Hi everyone... sorry I'm late... Had technical difficulties remembering my name. For real.
It happens....to me all the time....Welcome
04/20/2011
Contributor: FawnSinister FawnSinister
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Originally posted by Kayla
Just like last month, we're bringing in an EdenLink representative to be available for questions about their company for an entire hour! Our Community Interviews are focused on the person itself, but this EdenLink Q&A is meant for questions ... more
I'm really excited to hear about the upcoming products and what materials they're going to be made from
04/20/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
What have you learned since the company started? In what ways would you say Tantus have evolved and where do you see the company going from here?
04/20/2011
Contributor: sexyintexas sexyintexas
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Originally posted by Tantus Michelle
We have recently added several new colors with the addition of our new line Little Secrets. The Peacock color will also be available in the Echo and Leisure.
I adore the Little Secrets, such a great idea! Yay!
04/20/2011
Contributor: ToyTimeTim ToyTimeTim
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
My question is: We always remind people that silicone lube must never be used with silicone products. Recently we did a sort of informal and totally non-scientific test and found little to no damage to the toy from the silicone lube. I know that it ... more
Good question, beat me to it.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Metis Black Metis Black
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Originally posted by Antipova
Metis mentioned in her interview last month that she had several prototypes sitting in her nightstand, but that they would never see production. About how many prototypes do you make for every one product that you offer for sale? What factors help ... more
Oh they are on my desk. Actually one left today to go be molded and several more went to my CAD drawer last week. For every product we make a minimum of 3 prototypes to test. Then we try them, see if they work for us, try it again if it doesn't hit the mark reworking the design till BINGO!
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by Airen Wolf
My question is: We always remind people that silicone lube must never be used with silicone products. Recently we did a sort of informal and totally non-scientific test and found little to no damage to the toy from the silicone lube. I know that it ... more
You know it's really hard to say; we do some informal tests here too, and I STILL patch test all my toys. You never know when a formulation is going to change. I also acknowledge that Tantus products are not cheap, and I hate to see someone risk a cherished toy.
04/20/2011
Contributor: kawigrl kawigrl
how long does it take before conceptualization to production for a toy?
04/20/2011
Contributor: Metis Black Metis Black
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Originally posted by Antipova
It happens in this thread, correct?
YUP
04/20/2011
Contributor: namelesschaos namelesschaos
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Originally posted by Tantus Michelle
We have recently added several new colors with the addition of our new line Little Secrets. The Peacock color will also be available in the Echo and Leisure.
I gland to hear that I already have an echo but the Leisure in Peacock is going on my wishlist.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by ToyTimeTim
Good question, beat me to it.
I saw your recent workshop on Lubes, Tim, which is why I now have a whole science experiment set up in my office
04/20/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Metis Black
Oh they are on my desk. Actually one left today to go be molded and several more went to my CAD drawer last week. For every product we make a minimum of 3 prototypes to test. Then we try them, see if they work for us, try it again if it doesn't ... more
Your process has definitely been working well so far! Thanks!
04/20/2011
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
Hi, I just showed up. =]
04/20/2011
Contributor: SoSexxxay SoSexxxay
I am braving explosive stomach flu (TMI!) to be here, but there is no way I would miss it, since I Tantus so so so much.

My question is about The Vamp: How have people taken to the shimmer, and are there any plans to use it for other toys? (It's so pretty)
04/20/2011
Contributor: Jenna@Tantus Jenna@Tantus
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Originally posted by VioletMoonstone
Hi, I just showed up. =]
Hi!
04/20/2011
Contributor: VioletMoonstone VioletMoonstone
Hmm, so what kinds of lubes go with what types of toys? I think I saw a link to that somewhere around here...
04/20/2011
Contributor: Modern^Spank^Anthem Modern^Spank^Anthem
hey all. i'm trying to catch up on everyone's posts
04/20/2011
Contributor: Tantus Michelle Tantus Michelle
The cock sling has been one of the most popular items for Tantus. Getting it on takes just a little patience, a little lube, and a flaccid penis. If you follow the instructions on the packaging, which it testicles first, regardless of size, anyone can get it on.
04/20/2011
Contributor: Mr. E Mr. E
Hello everyone at Tantus. First let me say that I am a ginormous fan of your products and that I greatly appreciate that they are manufactured right here in the USA.

How have you resisted the competitive pressure to more operations overseas?
04/20/2011