Merbellas Thread

[MermaidMichelle]

Yes Im planning on doing a how to put your tail on video too... I just dont wanna do it with rapidash because she looks so gross on the inside from wear and tear and I need to roll her down.

Once again I thank you for the clarification; all this mention of the evolved form of Ponyta and now it is confirmed that Rapidash is the name of your Splash! tail!

The flaming unicorn seemed a little out-of-place, but then you know how I am about things on fire (have you ever seen the comic book-form of my near-death experience?!?)

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I love the new product! I can't wait for her to show it off to everyone. <3

[Green Tea Mermaid]

Kind of off topic, but does anyone know when Raven upped her prices back up?

[Mermaid Lorelei]

It was at least a couple months ago.

[Green Tea Mermaid]

I know in May it was still 2,600 and I wasn't aware that it was raised until today when a friend pointed it out.

[Kishiko]

So I was curious to see if the website was updated, but you just get an error page that says "This account has been suspended" ??

[Green Tea Mermaid]

Okay, so when I look at pricing on my laptop Merbellas Facebook it still says 2,600, but when you look via mobile phone it says 3,000.

[MerEmma]

Mine still says 2600 too.

[AniaR]

I paid 3k in feb. So it's been upped for a while. Paypal takes 300$ when you pay too she put the prices up a while ago. I think not everything has been updated because they just take orders on a one to one basis and people always want quotes based on the amount of work they want for their tail

[Fifi Tigg]

Thanks for the claification on the wrinkle and it was in no way a dig at the tail or mermaid. Just was wondering about it :) xx

[AniaR]

oh yeah I know, I noticed it too!!!

[themnmermaid]

Pictures or it didn't happen lol ;) :p

Oh it happened... ;)
Front:
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Tops & a little gift from Raven :D :
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[Merman Arion]

Wow! This is amazing!

This is a basic tail? I love the top with the side fins, it's gorgeous! My mermaid friend Claire would love this :)

[Mermaid Evolet]

wow thats a beauti and those tops... ♥♥
Cant wait for pictures of you wearing it :-D

[AniaR]

Tops with side fins are one of her new awesome things. I'm getting one :)

[Mermaid Morgann]

Tops with side fins are one of her new awesome things. I'm getting one :)

I am as well, though I believe my fins actually fit in a slightly different direction (to match the style of my tail and its plethora of fins).

Themnmermaid, that tail is beautiful! And I love the tops. c:

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Wow it's beautiful I love the tops congrats! :)

[Mermaid Galene]

Gorgeous!

[Mermaid Viktoria]

I adore the top with the side fins! I usually make my own tops, but I'm definitely going to have to take a look at springing for one of those after I get my tail! Too cute to resist!

[themnmermaid]

Thanks guys! I am so happy with everything! Arion it is a basic...

[AniaR]

I believe it's actually one of the last basics she made!

[Kishiko]

I'm curious, how are the flukes for basics done? The tail info tab says that the performance flukes are done from moulds (obviously) so what about basics?

[AniaR]

merbella's skirt

https://fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfa1/t1.0-9/10626466_761201820602567_5656053578310755966_n.jpg

Raven made this a long time ago but had no time to shoot it. I've seen it dozens of times hanging in her studio while we were skyping.

[PearlieMae]

That's great!!!

[Chrissy]

Love that top with the side fins.....amazing

[Mermaid Wesley]

So cute!!!!


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[MermaidMichelle]

Side fins are coming back in style in a big way, and not on cars this time! I'm getting side/back fins on my corset top that are nothing short of wings!

As for the skirt, it is rather intriguing. It could work for a number of wild/warrior types, but the Ariel approach makes it look a bit like she shed her scaly skin like a snake to find legs underneath; a tadpole mermaid! :mermaid kiss:

[Merley]

So, I'm supposed to be getting my tail next month. Raven didn't specify when she just told me September and I'm getting anxious. I sent her an email the other day asking about its progress, but have yet to hear back. Has anyone else expecting a tail been in touch with her lately? September is quickly approaching and I'm itching to have my tail for some prime swimming.

[Ariel-Starfish]

Wow that last tail is a basic? Stunning!! I wonder how many mers beside me still has a basic tail. They become LE :grin:

[Mermaid Evolet]

So, I'm supposed to be getting my tail next month. Raven didn't specify when she just told me September and I'm getting anxious. I sent her an email the other day asking about its progress, but have yet to hear back. Has anyone else expecting a tail been in touch with her lately? September is quickly approaching and I'm itching to have my tail for some prime swimming.

I got an email 4 days ago saying that i'll get final pictures that night and that she can ship it right away, but i havn't heard anything till then and i also didnt got any pictures yet. :-(

[AniaR]

I was due in July but I know I won't get mine til sept or October

[MermaidMichelle]

Wow! Perhaps due to it's complexity, my outfit (tail & corset top) were originally due in September - December. I thus suspect that I won't receive it until well into 2015, but as I'm not sure how my Order will respond to mermaiding anyway it is just as well I have time to cool my fins after all the controversy that already surrounds me! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Evolet]

omg omg omg guys! I got an email!!! My tail will be shipped today and i got pictures it looks just AMAZING!!!! :yay:

[Mermaid Syaira]

Photos?

[Mermaid Morgann]

My tail is set to ship tomorrow! Still haven't gotten completed photos but have seen some of it mostly painted and I am dying. This thing is a work of art!!

[AniaR]

Raven has been a machine. LOL but in a good healthy way. I am so glad she's getting caught up

[Chrissy]

I can't wait to see everyone's new tails!!!! It is like Christmas morning when I see new tail pictures!!!

[MermaidMichelle]

I am very happy for all of you, and for Raven in particular! :mermaid kiss: I too eagerly await the piccies!

[Mermaid Daenerys]

Has Raven stopped making her basic tails? Just got worried after seeing Raina saying 'one of the last basics she [Raven] made' and when I went onto the Merbellas Facebook page there's no longer a listing for the basic tails. I'm just worried because I had my heart set on one and am about halfway through saving up...

[Mermaid Wesley]

She has at least temporarily stopped. They were too much work. I believe they were harder to make than the full silicone


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[Mermaid Daenerys]

Aww dammit :( Fair enough, don't want her getting overworked again - time to save for a full silicone!

[Vicky Mermaid]

Could someone give me the email adress from Raven wich she uses for customers that allready placed an order? Thank you dear Mers

[Mermaid Morgann]

Could someone give me the email adress from Raven wich she uses for customers that allready placed an order? Thank you dear Mers


I have always communicated with her through the same email. I don't know if there is a different one she uses for customers who placed an order.

[lynsea]

Remember that super special project Raven was ecstatic about? Wait till you see it, it's spectacular. She posted it on her private page so I won't breach her privacy here but, omg.

[Mermaid Evolet]

Remember that super special project Raven was ecstatic about? Wait till you see it, it's spectacular. She posted it on her private page so I won't breach her privacy here but, omg.

MAAAN that is so mean! I really want to see it! :cry:

[Mermaid Evolet]

Also I may be wrong but I think there is a fake facebookprofile of Raven ?:confused:

[Merman Arion]

Also I may be wrong but I think there is a fake facebookprofile of Raven ?:confused:

Please, don't tell me it could be one of these fake profiles made by Esther

http://img1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20121013015809/degrassi/images/f/f0/Facepalm.gif

[Mermaid Evolet]

Please, don't tell me it could be one of these fake profiles made by Esther

Im really not sure because Tyler is also a friend of this new account. But I think it's kinda suspicious that there are suddenly two Raven Sutter pages.

[AniaR]

Raven has a private non mermaid family only account

[AniaR]

Moving on, for anyone who missed Merin's post in the show us your tail's thread... Raven's latest creation:

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=23833&d=1409366192

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=23834&d=1409366281

[Yulia]

It's the most beautiful tail I've seen from Raven so far.

[MerEmma]

That's the Calypso fluke, right? Gahhhhh so gorgeous. I'm obsessed! D:

[PearlieMae]

That's the Calypso fluke, right? Gahhhhh so gorgeous. I'm obsessed! D:

"That's the Calypso fluke, right?"

You're so bad! ;)

[Sherielle]

I agree. It's the most beautiful tail I've ever seen. Guh.
:swoon:

[SeaGlass Siren]

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[AniaR]

it's a variation of it ;) :p

Raven hand sculpted those dragon-esq scales all along the back and put on a bunch of individual scales for details. I can't wait til the mermaid gets it and can post full on photos! It was one of Raven's last rush orders she made this thing so fast!

[Vela]

oh my goodness! I love that tail it is so beautiful!!!

[Meghara July]

Does anyone know if Raven still makes the basic tail for 1500?

[AniaR]

she has discontinued basic tails for the time being.

[Chrissy]

Wow the colors on that tail are amazing and I live the dragon scales along the dorsal!!! Very very cool

[polyhymnia113]

Moving on, for anyone who missed Merin's post in the show us your tail's thread... Raven's latest creation:

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=23833&d=1409366192

http://mernetwork.com/index/attachment.php?attachmentid=23834&d=1409366281
Omg that Rainbow Mantis Shrimp tail is glorious. I used to have one as a pet and this tail evokes their beauty perfectly. Raven is so good at capturing customer ideas and taking them to inspired new heights.

[Meghara July]

she has discontinued basic tails for the time being.

Drat. Well, thanks for the information :) I do hope she brings them back, though, her wok is so lovely, and a basic tail is in the perfect price range for me. Maybe one day :D

[Starfrit]

That peacock mantis shrimp tail is just.... I'm drooling. :swoon: Even besides the colors (which are FINOMENAL), all of the extra detailing on this tail is driving me crazy! The extra fins, the scale plating... Oh gods. It's really inspiring me for my seadragoness tail... ;w;

[Mermaid Morgann]

Hehehe thanks guys! I've just uploaded an unboxing video and I'm about to link it to the thread in this board, so if you want to see more of it you should go look! (watch to the end to see me put it on for the first time)

Also, I have a brief photo shoot in it that'll go into the photo shoot thread soon.

Here's the top, headpiece, necklace, and front/back comparison photos for y'all. <3

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[Felicia]

Now I may just be too blind to see it but how much is the new blended waist upgrade? Also are the tails back up to 3000 or still 2600?

[Mer-Crazy]

Tails are $2600 and the new blended waist upgrade is $150 :)

[MermaidMichelle]

Oh wow; you look so staggeringly-gorgeous as a Mantis Shrimp! Those colours are you​, and Raven turned you into a living aquatic work of art! :mermaid kiss:

Oh my, now you've got me a bit excited; Raven drew a necklace for me also! However, that was in the conceptual sketch a few months ago, so it may have just been an example of how a necklace (like my silver Cross) would look with the outfit....

[Felicia]

Thank you Selene

[Winged Mermaid]

Congratulations Merin! Ahhhh everything is SO beautiful! *dies of jealousy*

[Vicky Mermaid]

Wow Merin It really is beautiful!!!! Wow including the top everything... Perfect Picture

[Ariel-Starfish]

Omg!!!! i so want a hybrid update even more!! :drool:

[Ariel-Starfish]

Did try a few emails for a rush order in february 2015

[Vicky Mermaid]

I still do'nt get what a hybrid update is?

[AniaR]

they take apart a basic tail and keep the fluke but past a performance tail body. it's a basic and a performance together. And I dont believe she's doing them right now either. She's just doing her performance tail orders til she's caught up.

[Merley]

So I emailed Raven a few weeks ago, and again a couple of days ago and still haven't heard back. Has anyone who is expecting a tail this month gotten ahold of her? I'd at least like to know if I'm still set to get mine this month.

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

I emailed her the other day and haven't heard anything. I thought I was the only one left before Michelle and Raina's tails. I hope you hear from her Waikiki!

[MermaidMichelle]

Waikiki, your avatar warms my heart! :mermaid kiss: I just wanted to say that after all these months...lol

I myself haven't received anything from Raven since the conceptual sketches in April, btw....

[Mermaid Evolet]

I got an email two weeks ago (25. 8) from raven that she'll ship my tail that monday and than from tyler (28. 8) that they shipped my tail and that i'll get the tracking number that day.
i still dont have the tracking number and i didn't hear from them since.
i'm really worried about my tail since i have no clue if its even in the right country or if its lost somewhere or if custums hold it back...but its been two weeks and it should have been here by now... ahhh that makes my crazy!! o.0
(sorry for the confusing writhing its 4 am here) ^-^

[AniaR]

customs can hold your stuff for a long time :( shipping from US to UK takes a while, and then customs will hold the tail for a while too. I bet you'll see it within the next two weeks though. They can hold items for a long time but usually dont hold longer than a week or so. Also depends on how backed up they are

I know a bunch of people got their tails last month, but it's only the 4th of September, I think the mantis shrimp tail was the first sept tail.

I dont think she formally offers the hybrid tail as an upgrade for everyone. It was more a solution for issues people had with putting on weight etc

[Vicky Mermaid]

they take apart a basic tail and keep the fluke but past a performance tail body. it's a basic and a performance together. And I dont believe she's doing them right now either. She's just doing her performance tail orders til she's caught up.


So basicly she takes out the neoprene out of the body?

[Mermaid Evolet]

customs can hold your stuff for a long time :( shipping from US to UK takes a while, and then customs will hold the tail for a while too. I bet you'll see it within the next two weeks though. They can hold items for a long time but usually dont hold longer than a week or so. Also depends on how backed up they are.

I'm not from the UK I'm from Austria (tiny land between Germany and Italy) ;)
But yeah I totally understand what you mean... stupid customs :gah:


And since today is the last (work)day where it can be delivered, I guess I'll go without it to my vacation in Croatia next week :cry:

[Ariel-Starfish]

they take apart a basic tail and keep the fluke but past a performance tail body. it's a basic and a performance together. And I dont believe she's doing them right now either. She's just doing her performance tail orders til she's caught up.


Ok :) That is why I would love a spot in the new year. ^^

[Aphros_Triton]

Mermaid Merin your tail is beyond perfect !!! <3


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[Winged Mermaid]

So basicly she takes out the neoprene out of the body?

Essentially. She casts an entirely new body that's full silicone, cuts off the old body, and puts the new one on.

[Vicky Mermaid]

Ohh now i get it. So you still have the basic fluke, but you have the same body as a performance tail.

[Marlin]

@ Merin:

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You need to read this: Why the Mantis Shrimp is my New Favorite Animal (http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp)


Your tail is amazing! I love the way Raven did the colors! It's almost hypnotic :D

[Carolina Mermaid]

That was hilarious!!!!

[AniaR]

I'm not from the UK I'm from Austria (tiny land between Germany and Italy) ;)
But yeah I totally understand what you mean... stupid customs :gah:


And since today is the last (work)day where it can be delivered, I guess I'll go without it to my vacation in Croatia next week

Im sorry it sucks. Customs ALWAYS holds my tail for a week or more :( we just got registered for an import number. It should lessen the custom fees we pay and hopefully the amount of time they keep my tail for.

[Felicia]

/Squeeeeeeeeeeee........ Raven just accepted my order!!!!!!!! Now I just have to wait for my payment to clear and I'll be one step closer to my tail!! On a side note my boyfriend officially thinks I'm insane after my freak out to the whole situation

[SeaSister]

Yay! Congratulations Felicia, I'm excited for you :D

[Felicia]

Yay! Congratulations Felicia, I'm excited for you :D

Thank you SeaSister, I'm quite excited! I'm like 99% sure half my neighbors had to have heard the scream of excitement from my apartment, followed by my jumping up and down all through the apartment and into my yard

[Ariel-Starfish]

Congrats felicia! I just send out my email again, it's been 3 weeks now :)

[AniaR]

Yay Felicia! SHe told me she was going to try and fit in another order, Im glad you got it :)

[Felicia]

I sent my measurements today! Here's hoping me and my mum got em right lol

[MermaidMichelle]

Congratulations Felicia! I felt the same way, both about my order and my measurements...and still do! :mermaid kiss:

[Merley]

So...the days keep passing with no word from Raven. My heart is constricting with each day that goes by as my inbox is absent of the one name I want to see. I know it's only the beginning of September, but it was never specified if I was getting my tail in the beginning, middle, or end of this month; I was just told September. I don't even know what stage it's in. It's driving me friggin' crazy. I don't want to send more emails that are just going to be annoying or get buried under the spam, but god is it irking knowing other people are getting replies or new orders are being taken when I can't even find out the status of my tail. :[ Here's hoping I hear something before I lose my g.d. mind.

[AniaR]

As far as I know most people aren't getting replies for new orders. Just one person got put in the queue. (I think the first person since a tail was in in the queue just after mine in March) My tail was due in July but hasn't been started because of the delays from medical stuff and then some people who were the last remaining rush orders, and people who sent stuff in for fixing. I also know Tyler is now totally handling emails and communication so Raven can focus solely on tails, and they've put in place that communication is only happening during "office hours" type deal. I'm not trying to give you any excuses just telling you what I know. Typically if you havent heard anything, there isn't anything to say. Raven always contacts when she's at the painting stage of a tail to get one side approved before painting the other. I know it can be super frustrating and I hope they work out a better system (that's what they're trying to do now) If you havent emailed in a while it doesnt hurt to email again. "hey just checking in, I was quoted September, wondering if that's still the case?" sort of deal.

It's not clients who are annoying or spamming, it's all the other people who send message after message after they've been told no or not right now. It's the people asking unrelated questions or asking for handouts etc. Trust me, Taven has dealt with far far worse than someone who paid for and just wants to check in on their tail ;) You're sweet to even consider annoying/spamming them!

[lynsea]

Raina, do you know, typically, how many clients Raven handles at one time? Just out of interest.

[AniaR]

Not a set number maybe 15

[Mermaid Morgann]

Some of my extra fins sort of melted together and left paint stains / paint peeled off on the body of the tail during shipping. One in particular is still folded over onto itself and I can't peel it back without removing the paint. Couldn't reach Raven to ask her advice in fixing the fins / touching them up. Does anyone have an fixes for the slightly folded fin? It's not a desperate question as it's barely noticeable, but I would definitely like to fix the white spots and the red spots that bled off.

[AniaR]

^ that's a reality of rush orders unfourtunantly. Raven doesn't get enough time to let everything totally dry/cure before sending out to meet people's deadlines.

[AniaR]

it be good to put your own thread and put photos of the issue that way people can make suggestions, but when things get rushes paint transfer can happen. But if you make a thread with pics of the issue then people can make suggestions!

[lynsea]

Wow, 15 at a time. That explains the hectic nature of her business. Go Raven!

[Yulia]

Does Kailanis fluke have a name?

[Mer-Crazy]

Generally we all just call it "Kailani's Fluke" and it's not really offered as far as I know however the "Butterfly Koi" fluke is a variation of it that can be ordered.

[Ariel-Starfish]

Thanks for keeping us up-to-date Raina!

I have my designs, funds and mesurments ready to send my tail back when there is a spot open!

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Is there a template or two that I can use (cause I suck at drawing)? Does anyone know how often she takes orders? I am saving for my first tail (From FinFun) but I was curious because once I order that I will most save for a tail from Raven.

[Mer-Crazy]

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.485946334794785.109119.178589958863759&type=3

That's a link to the folder on the Merbella's page with all the available templates. Raven only takes orders when she can (the last one being about a week ago), so the likelihood of her taking another one soon probably isn't very high at least until she finishes off the next batch of tails. It's notoriously difficult to get an order in with Raven, it's all just a matter of luck, messaging her at the right time or being quick when she posts a spot on facebook because they're usually taken up within a few minutes.

[AniaR]

The mantis tail appeared on reddit !!! 4th picture down, I'm guessing the girl is one of the pod. http://imgur.com/a/e4MS3 it's been voted up 270 times and when Sean and I view the original reddit link it's the first photo!

[Mermaid Morgann]

:D Yay! Look at the pretty baby. <3 That's Mermaid Diona, being gorgeous as always. So happy to see photos from Comic Con surfacing!

[MerEmma]

Did you guys buy the tail to share? I'm a little confused about it but I guess I'm just really used to a tail being specific to their owner. :P

[Mermaid Morgann]

Did you guys buy the tail to share? I'm a little confused about it but I guess I'm just really used to a tail being specific to their owner. :P


No, the tail is mine. They other two mermaids in our pod are shorter with smaller hips than I am so there was no concern for stretching, and I trust these girls as I have worked with them for months and known them for even longer. The reason we rotated is because we wanted to constantly have a mermaid on display for the children, but after two or three hours the constant attention, smiling, posing for photos, coupled with the numb/achy feet, back, arms, etc. makes for a not-so-happy mermaid. We rotated so that we could always have a mermaid on display, but also give each mermaid a break for lunch, to stretch her legs, etc.

We were supposed to have two tails, but Mertailor was a month later than he had told us he would be in making our tail (it arrived two days ago), so we only had the one. I made the decision to let them all share in my tail for the sake of the booth/company promotion.

[MerEmma]

Oh, okey! Makes sense. Your tail is SO gorgeous I keep looking at the pictures of it. <3

[Mermaid Morgann]

Oh, okey! Makes sense. Your tail is SO gorgeous I keep looking at the pictures of it. <3


Thank you so much! <3 I promise soon I will get a swim video of me in it! Though probably after the next Faire we were asked to attend this weekend.

[MermaidMichelle]

Thank you for the clarification! One of the mermaids on here thought your tail was mine, and when I looked at the accompanying picture I thought to myself, Wait; that's not even Merin!


​:mermaid kiss:

[Merman Arion]

We were supposed to have two tails, but Mertailor was a month later than he had told us he would be in making our tail (it arrived two days ago)

I'm curious to see pictures of your mertailor tail.

[AniaR]

Poor sean thought you went blond lol. The clamshell looks great too

[MerEmma]

I'm surprised the tops in Raven's Etsy have been there so long. They've been there at least a month now and yet every other time she adds stuff it's GONE immediately.

[shimmygoddess]

been totally debating for that long if I should get one..LOL...always checking and hoping someone will beat me to it so the temptation is gone


I'm surprised the tops in Raven's Etsy have been there so long. They've been there at least a month now and yet every other time she adds stuff it's GONE immediately.

[AniaR]

be sure to check to see the sizes. sometimes people add in sizes that she doesnt offer in the comments lol without realizing the sizes she lists are only what she offers usually.

[Merman Arion]

be sure to check to see the sizes. sometimes people add in sizes that she doesnt offer in the comments lol without realizing the sizes she lists are only what she offers usually.

On another note, are you realizing that you might hit the 10,000 posts before New year? ;) :p :D

[Kishiko]

Been totally debating on whether to get my mer sister/friend a top.... Ergghhhh I want to wait till later in the year but idk if it'll still be there :/

[Mermaid Evolet]

Hey guys just a quick question:
I got a letter from my local custom office yesterday. They still have my tail and now I have to pick it up myself next week in Vienna (which is a 3 hours drive away). :crazy:


They also want to see the invoice and the acknowledgment of payment. The problem is that Tyler wrote as contents gift and a Value of 100 $.

So this tail is not a gift and it’s worth more than 100 $, I hope that Tyler or I don’t get any problems because of that.
Isn’t that defraudation of customs? :biting nails:
:help:

[Trident True]

your country customs will have a minimal $ that can be bought into your country eg 50.00 if an item is marked higher than what a gift is supposed to be then customs can hold it. now a few reasons why they are asking you to show your invoice is because its most likely that they suspect that the item in question is worth more than what has been marked for total value. which in this case its probably going to fall under merchandise which may incur additional charges, meaning you will have to pay custom fees in order for them to release it, however if this was the case it should state this in your letter you received. take your invoice with you as they have requested it. to answer you question yes, it can fall under a false declaration of the shipper.However if the sender was told to mark it 100.00 then this isn't a false declaration as the sender is only doing what they were told by the customer. Im going to state here, that if you need to pay additional fees you usually only get a certain amount of time to pay them, other wise it gets shipped back to the sender. I don't want you to freak out all of these things mentioned above are things that all customs look into. to all international customers that are purchasing from overseas, ensure to get in contact with your countries customs first, ask them what the total value of a gift is or merchandise or other. ask them what is the total value of contents including shipping that can be bought into my country BEFORE it incurs additional charges. eg the USA is 1,000.00 before you have to pay custom duty. the same with Australia. this is why customs takes longer to process parcels because if its marked gift and it succeeds the gift value for your country, customs will hold it and ask questions.

[AniaR]

They also want to see the invoice and the acknowledgment of payment. The problem is that Tyler wrote as contents gift and a Value of 100 $.

They probably did that so you wouldn't get stuck with all the fees. (or they were sending out a bunch of smaller things and just got in the habit) All that will happen is that customs will insist you pay all the fees. If you paid for a 3000$ then the fees can be anywhere from 50$-300$ depending on your custom laws. Here in Canada I have to pay 300$. You can find out online.

I'd just go and tell them it was a misunderstanding and you'll be happy to pay the normal fees. But have a credit card or some sort of back up incase the fees are more than you're prepared for.

International tail ordering sucks because we get slammed with all these fees!

[Mermaid Evolet]

I'd just go and tell them it was a misunderstanding and you'll be happy to pay the normal fees. But have a credit card or some sort of back up incase the fees are more than you're prepared for.

Ok thanks for the advice, I'll totally do that :highfive:


And thank you Trident True for the info! :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

can't wait to see your tail Evolet!! :mermaidkiss:

Is it true Raven won't take any orders tlll the end of the year? :confused:
I'm in for an order atm and can't wait until she has a spot open! ( it's killing me,lol)

[Arella]

I'm not sure but I'm waiting on sketches and so excited :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

(Sorry for the caps but it has to be done): OMG OMG OMG I GOT A REPLAY FROM TYLOR LAST NIGHT TO ASK WHEN I WOULD LIKE TO SHIP MY TAIL!!! AAAAAAAAAARRRGH!:biting nails::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

[Merman Arion]

(Sorry for the caps but it has to be done): OMG OMG OMG I GOT A REPLAY FROM TYLOR LAST NIGHT TO ASK WHEN I WOULD LIKE TO SHIP MY TAIL!!! AAAAAAAAAARRRGH!:biting nails::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay:

So let me get this straight.

Tyler just asked you when you would ship your tail so that Raven can make it a hybrid with a full silicone body? Is that the plan? :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

Yes!! But for the best (money saving) option i said I'm going to order a brand new performance tail.;)

[Arella]

But what are you shipping the basic for then?

[Merman Arion]

But what are you shipping the basic for then?

Yeah, this is confusing for me too..


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[Ariel-Starfish]

Lol, Sorry guys! :) What I meant: I changed my mind; will be ordering a new tail and won't ship my basic tail out.

[Felicia]

Still waiting on sketches..... Meerrrhhhhhhh I'm gunna go crazy and its only been 9 days lol

[Mer-Crazy]

I know the feels haha. I've been waiting since the 15th of last month. It's so exciting :D

[Felicia]

I know the feels haha. I've been waiting since the 15th of last month. It's so exciting :D

Oh its crazy exciting, but I may lose what sanity I have left waiting lol

[Ariel-Starfish]

I've been trying to getin contact with them since september, got a replay from Tylor this sunday and waiting for an actual answer now.:phew:

[Mer-Crazy]

Got my sketches back from Raven! AHH! It's beautiful and perfect and better than anything I could have ever come up with! Well at least the belly side is haha. <3

[Ariel-Starfish]

When exacly did u recieve an answer? I haven't heard anything back and getting pretty anxious :(

[Mer-Crazy]

About 7 hours ago and bare in mind I waited a month for those sketches. You know how busy Raven always is and how frequently they respond. We just have to be patient and give them time.

[Mermaid Syaira]

Got my sketches back from Raven! AHH! It's beautiful and perfect and better than anything I could have ever come up with! Well at least the belly side is haha. <3
do we get a sneek peek? =P

[Finley the Mermaid]

I got my tail!!!!! I'm in love!! I was so excited to finally open and try it on that I didn't get many photos... plus, the weather turned a bit sour. I did, however, make a video later!

The top:
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The ensemble:
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The video:

https://vimeo.com/105806212

I am so happy with the work Raven did, I'm going to explode!!!

[MerEmma]

SO beautiful! Awesome colors and awesome design! It looks lovely. <3

[Mermaid Daenerys]

Wow, it's amazing, I love Raven's Angler fluke and you look great swimming! Quick question - did you have the monofin upgrade or is the Angler just a little less flowy than some of the other flukes? Sorry to ask this, it's just I'm considering an Angler if/when I order from Raven, but I have a thing for flowy flukes so it might influence my decision slightly

[Chrissy]

beautiful!!!

[Mermaid Corabelle]

What a beautiful set. Those colors.. and THAT top! My goodness.. I can't even!

[MerEmma]

Wow, it's amazing, I love Raven's Angler fluke and you look great swimming! Quick question - did you have the monofin upgrade or is the Angler just a little less flowy than some of the other flukes? Sorry to ask this, it's just I'm considering an Angler if/when I order from Raven, but I have a thing for flowy flukes so it might influence my decision slightly

I'm not Finley, but that *looks* like Hyli's fluke flowiness which has a competitor.

[Mermaid Wesley]

I'm almost positive it's a competitor


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[AniaR]

Flowiness depends on monofin not fluke style.

[Mermaid Daenerys]

Okay, thanks guys, that's super helpful! :D

[Kaila Mermaid]

Now that my mertailor is starting to stretch and tear, the want of a Merbellas is getting more and more severe .-.


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[MermaidMichelle]

I daresay I do believe that's the first time I've seen an Angler fluke in underwater action! Yes, that is a Competitor monofin therein. The whole ensemble looks lovely! :mermaid kiss:

[Mermaid Lilium]

Finley oh my gosh your tail and top are to die for <3

[Felicia]

I got my sketches today!!!! Squee its so perfect

[Kishiko]

I got my sketches today!!!! Squee its so perfect

Pics or it didn't happen!!!!! :lol:

[MermaidMichelle]

Now I'm wondering if I should show you my​ sketches too; I received them several months ago and did not post them, but I do not wish to steal anyone else's thunder now....

[Lily]

Share them share them share them!!!

[Felicia]

You'll have to look me up on facebook, search Felicia Rex, I don't know how to post em here from my phone

[Merman Arion]

Now I'm wondering if I should show you my​ sketches too; I received them several months ago and did not post them, but I do not wish to steal anyone else's thunder now....

What are you waiting for??! :D

[Kishiko]

Now I'm wondering if I should show you my​ sketches too; I received them several months ago and did not post them, but I do not wish to steal anyone else's thunder now....

UHM.....

DUH YOU HAVE TO

[MermaidMichelle]

My but you people do respond swiftly! O.K. then; to compromise, I shall post Felicia's for her first (as she cannot do so from her phone):

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Enjoy that lovely use of ventral fins and Angler fluke whilst I dig up mine own....

[Kishiko]

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OMG it's amazinngggg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!

Edit: you beat me to it ;)

[Felicia]

Thanks guys:)

[MermaidMichelle]

Sorry, I had to take some time out for 3 O'clock Prayers.

Your tail really is a thing of beauty, Felicia! The colours, stripes, and fin shapes make it look very natural yet also quite poisonous! :mermaid kiss: Raven's sketches for me weren't colourized, so we each get to keep our own thunder after all!

Here is the initial sketch which I sent to her, as I did not want to overtax her available resources:

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I have since learned never underestimate the resourcefulness of Raven Sutter! She sent me this on, fittingly and disturbingly enough (as it was the anniversary of Jeanne d'Arc's/Joan of Arc's martyrdom), May the 30th:

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Raven examined my initial sketch and told me that she thought the design would work well with a new fluke upon which she was working: the Butterfly (Dragon) Koi. We have since seen this fluke and I have become quite pleased about being to swift to agree! I also apologize for having been so coy myself these past several months....

[Felicia]

Thats awesome Michelle, love your design.
Mines colored because all I sent her was the color palette that I wanted, she came up with everything else

[Sherielle]

Michelle, I LOVE the wing fins!!!!!! Guh.
And Felicia, I adore those colors!

[Vicky Mermaid]

Does Raven always make sketches of the rails she is making? By the way i love the designs girls!

[Mermaid Evolet]

Those sketches are amazing!! I can't wait till we see it on the real tail :-D

[AniaR]

ugggh you make me all wanna post the sketches I got but I wanna keep it a surprise ;)

[Mermaid Wesley]

Well I for one want to be surprised so shhh


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[Felicia]

I was gunna keep mine a surprise buuuuuttttt..... Yeahhh I got too excited

[Mer-Crazy]

Everyone else's is so elaborate and amazing mine feels so plain haha. I would post my sketches but I don't know how to do so on a phone either.

[Mermaid Galene]

I can't wait to see all these glorious tails being born!

[Mermaid Wesley]

Plain's not bad! personally, I think im going to go without a lot of extras on my tail. I like the clean look.

[Mizuko]

So many beautiful tails!! :D *Living vicariously through everyone* haha!

[Fun123joker]

all these designs are so unique!

[Merman Arion]

Plain's not bad! personally, I think im going to go without a lot of extras on my tail. I like the clean look.

I'm like you. I like the classic look as well. One of the reasons why my second tail will be H20 themed because it's a simple design, yet very fish-like and beautiful.

[Felicia]

Your design is beautiful Selene

[Mermaid Danielle]

OMG those sketches!

[Keiris]

I like the sleekness of your design, Selene! Will it have a dorsal?

[Mer-Crazy]

I'm not the biggest fan of dorsal fins so I don't think so for mine :)

[Ariel-Starfish]

Wow it's all so extremaly pretty! :D <3 Makes me think i'll work on my dedign a little more. ^^

[Ariel-Starfish]

Had everyone seen Mermaid Evolet's tail already? :D it's awsome!!

[Mermaid Evolet]

Here it is :p

Front
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Back
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[Mermaid Galene]

Beautiful and realistic!

[SeaGlass Siren]

that looks amazinggg!!!

[MermaidMichelle]

Indeed it does (look amazinggg) and is (realistic)! The front and back provide a lot of contrast, which is rather natural for non-poisonous fishies (as we probably all already know, they are light at the bottom to blend in with the sunlight above and dark at the top to blend in with the darkness below)! :mermaid kiss:

[AniaR]

Beautiful! She posted a tail upgrade to her personal page im not sure if the mer will post it here or not but it was pretty. Im so glad she's getting caught up :)

[Felicia]

Thats a beautiful tail evolet, the colors look great

[Arella]

Got sketches from Raven today so pumped!!!!

[MermaidMichelle]

I'm happy to read that! Visual documentation or it did not occur....

...or are you keeping it a surprise?

[Arella]

I was going to keep it a surprise :)

[Arella]

Plus I haven't finalized the design with her yet :)

[MermaidMichelle]

Quite understandable; I await patiently and excitedly! :mermaid kiss:

[Ariel-Starfish]

I can't believe this is happening!! I got an order spot in January. WOOHOOO!!!


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[MermaidMichelle]

Congratulations! <3

[Felicia]

Thats awesome Ariel

[SeaGlass Siren]

felicia i have your shirt LOL! (ok i'm done hijacking thread)

CONRATS ARIEL!!! :D

[Felicia]

felicia i have your shirt LOL! (ok i'm done hijacking thread)

CONRATS ARIEL!!! :D

I love that shirt, so much so that I went on amazon to get the tee shirt versions and all the different colors of them lol

[MermaidMichelle]

...but isn't telling everyone you're a mermaid breaching the Mer-masquerade?!? #NerdyVAMPIRE​Reference

[Mermaid Sirenia]

I plan on getting another tail in the future, and I'm POSITIVE it will be from merbellas. Because who wouldn't want a tail from both finfolk and merbellas?;)


~Mermaid Sirenia~

[Anahita]

...but isn't telling everyone you're a mermaid breaching the Mer-masquerade?!? #NerdyVAMPIRE​Reference

More like #AwesomeVTMReference.

[Mermaid Kelda]

Because who wouldn't want a tail from both finfolk and merbellas?;)
I'm planning on the same thing! A tail from the two greats is my dream :) now it's just finding an ever-elusive spot in line.

[MermaidMichelle]

More like #AwesomeVTMReference.

Thank you! :mermaid kiss: :shark::cthulhu: You know how careful about it Clan Tremer is....

[Ariel-Starfish]

Paid for my tail today! :D It's official!

[Ariel-Starfish]

Optioned for a foil monofin this time :) Can't wait to see how it will look on a Angler fluke <3 Are there any tails made with this option before, Can't seem to find any pictures. :confused:

[AniaR]

all of Raven's personal anglers have foils

[MermaidMichelle]

Intriguing....I know that she recommends the Foil for a "flowy" effect. I was originally going to go with a Foil but swiftly decided that I wanted my first tail to have a wide, Splash!-like fin, and that was best facilitated by the Competitor.

[MerEmma]

Following Raina's intel... :P Aside from the sea dragon tail, maybe...the sea dragon I'm like 80% sure is a competitor. The fluke stands up on its own really well. Taken right from her FB page, the She Creature fluke is VERY similar to angler...

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[AniaR]

all her personal flukes are foils because competitor wont fit in her tank :)

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I admit, I was not expecting to see myself pop up in the thread all of a sudden. XD

[MermaidMichelle]

Well, you make such a lovely She Creature, Lorelei! :mermaid kiss:

Now that you mention it, Raina, I do recall you stating earlier that travel-tanks are so limited in space that Raven wouldn't be able to make a proper turn in a Competitor. The Sea Dragon, on the other fin, would be an excellent candidate for a Competitor monofin, for it both looks big and powerful and also was destined to be auctioned off to another lucky mer!

[Mermaid Lorelei]

Aww, you're a sweetheart Michelle. <3

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Hey I was just wondering if anyone has heard from Raven? I got an email on September 6th from her promising she'd ship my tail the next week but never heard from her. I sent an email asking if everything is ok but she hasn't responded to the email. I'm trying to be very patient but I'm on day 451 and it's getting cold. I'd really like to get some pictures taken for business cards and my website before it gets too cold out :-/

[Mer-Crazy]

I love the flowiness of the foil in tails and was seriously considering it at one point but after talking with Raven about it, I decided against it as she said it makes the fluke very heavy and difficult to maneuver out of water, difficult to lift over your head or do tail slaps from what I've heard and thought since I'm still relatively new to this it wouldn't be the best decision for me since this will be my first full silicone tail and that in itself will be enough of an adjustment. Whereas someone like Raina would be more than capable of handling them, since she has had so much practice in a tail and is so comfortable around them. But I would love to have a flowy fluke one day. *stares wistfully into the far distance*

[Ariel-Starfish]

Thanks for all the extra pictures and info everyone! Scince my basic tail has a competitor, i optioned for a more natural, flowly look this time. :)

I don't know why, but today i'm actually reazing I'm getting a full silicone tail! Still can't believe it! It just seems unreal. :swoon: I'm a VERY lucky mermaid that my folks are giving me this chance, after failing at my DIY tail attempt.

[Arella]

for those of you who have tried competitor and foil, which is more comfy in your opinion? :)

[AniaR]

I have a foil in my mermaid creations tail and find I can't swim very well. But it's just as comfy as my competitor. :) I'll be getting a foil in my new tail but Raven has a method she uses to make it easier to swim with better kick with the foil, in how she makes her flukes now :)

[Arella]

I'm still trying to find the right monofin for my upcoming merbellas tail, my current one is just too small for my feet I think it just cuts off circulation :( I think it would be fine for small feet but not mine

[Sherielle]

No lie, I want a competitor in my next tail.

[AniaR]

its probably easier to go bigger with monofins and wear thick socks, then worry about it being too small :(

[Mermaid Lorelei]

I've swum in both foil and competitor and don't find the footpocket feel any different. Each is just as comfortable as the other.

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Thanks for all the extra pictures and info everyone! Scince my basic tail has a competitor, i optioned for a more natural, flowly look this time. :)

I don't know why, but today i'm actually reazing I'm getting a full silicone tail! Still can't believe it! It just seems unreal. :swoon: I'm a VERY lucky mermaid that my folks are giving me this chance, after failing at my DIY tail attempt.
You are lucky!! I can't wait to get mine when I am older.

[Mer-Crazy]

Just out of curiosity is Raven still doing the scale hearts? I haven't seen any in the newer orders which is a shame because they were so awesome. (I was lucky enough I get mine when she was originally doing the scale hearts but didn't get one in my box :/ )

[AniaR]

it was never guaranteed just something extra she did when she had time

[Ariel-Starfish]

It's been quite here lately... :eek:

[Ariel-Starfish]

Yay! Got everything send in - mesurments, design etc- and Taylor said I could start counting my days from today. ;)

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Yay! Got everything send in - mesurments, design etc- and Taylor said I could start counting my days from today. ;)
That's great news!!

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[AniaR]

My tail and Michelle's are being started soon :)

[Mermaid Meko]

YAy for new tails!
Are you sticking with the same or a different design?


Anyone know if they are still doing "Merbella for a Day"?

[AniaR]

I think they do merbellas for a day sporadically when they can fit it in

[AniaR]

Hey I was just wondering if anyone has heard from Raven? I got an email on September 6th from her promising she'd ship my tail the next week but never heard from her. I sent an email asking if everything is ok but she hasn't responded to the email. I'm trying to be very patient but I'm on day 451 and it's getting cold. I'd really like to get some pictures taken for business cards and my website before it gets too cold out :-/

Did you contact them again? I just learned they had both been away at separate events for a bit. If you still don't have it I'd contact her. I know she's shipping out a batch tomorrow (we just got caught up about my own tail)

[Mermaid Isabel(:]

Yes received the email yesterday asking for my address so we could choose the best plan :). Thank you for keeping us up to date as best as possible I know you get annoyed sometimes but if it weren't for you a lot of Ravens clients would go crazy. It's greatly appreciated Raina!

[Mermaid Harmony]

I haven't swam in a foil, but a competitor, rapid, wave, trainer, and oceanika, the trainer is my fave for speed and agility, oceanika for flow, and competitor for power. rapid is good for practice and moderate umpf, and the wave gives me not much help, but it's also a little small and uncomfertable for me. But the competitor is in my merbella and I like it alot.

[Ariel-Starfish]

How is the waiting line atm? (for mers on this forum) I wonder wich ones go after Raina and Michelle :) I know I'm last in line :D lol

[Aphros_Triton]

Raven just added some pics to her Instagram :) check it out mer-peeps <3

[polyhymnia113]

Mine is up shortly following Raina and Michelle I believe. Tyler just emailed me yesterday saying they begain working on my tail and realized they still needed my shoe size. I ordered in this past spring in early April I believe.

[AniaR]

Yup I ordered Feb 2d

[Ariel-Starfish]

Ok! :) Who was the last person who ordered before me? ^^

Merbellas IG update is some stunning work! <3

[Felicia]

I believe I am the order before you

[MermaidMichelle]

I don't have a mobile phone, so I'm a bit out of the loop regarding Instagram; I'll need to wait for email updates, it seems. Still, it is wonderful and exciting to know that my mermaid tail is almost started!

Thanks, Raina! (There's another spot on the BINGO for you! :mermaid kiss: )

[Mermaid Kelda]

Do you need a phone? Does using this link not get you there? instagram.com/merbellastudios (http://instagram.com/merbellastudios/)

[deepblue]

You can look at Instagram without an account, but must have the mobile app to have an Instagram account. There is at present no web-based app for Instagram.

[AniaR]

There's no way to embed images from instagram into the forum because of the way instagram is set up,and from internet you can't get "share" links but you can get them on mobile. Sorry, otherwise I'd post the pretty pics.

[Yulia]

It is actually possible to embed pictures from instagram, you just have to trick it a bit:

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[MerEmma]

How do you do it? I screencap the images to save them (I have a "mermaid" folder on my desktop :P) but I'd like to know how to directly embed them! The share link is easy on my computer at least, I just click on them and copy the link and it goes directly to the image + comments page.

[Mer-Crazy]

Technically I think my order was officially placed July 1st (when she said she could put me in the line) I paid for it on the 18th of August and haven't sent measurements since my sketches still aren't done so there's no way they've started mine yet, but in saying that I've gotten Raven to try out something new with my tail (which shall remain a secret for now ;) ) so that means mine will take a fair bit longer to start because she has to get the new technique right.

[AniaR]

yeah the embed code wouldnt work for me and the link came up the same for every image.

[Winged Mermaid]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OZR4h_6fes

Oh my goooood, the flukes in action and look at those amazing hip and dosal fins on the blue one! And one of the flukes is new! One is the She Creature, the other I don't think we've seen before, but it looks amazing!