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Mer-Crazy
09-15-2016, 06:20 PM
764 but there were delays with mine because I couldn't figure out designs and stuff. I know it got started around February.

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Little_Orca
09-15-2016, 11:55 PM
585 here, but I'm coping. ;)

Edit: I have an app on my phone the counts how many days it's been since I ordered in case I get curious and don't want to math. I don't math after 3 pm... it's a rule. *nods sagely*

Mizuko
09-16-2016, 09:22 PM
I'm on around 583 too :) Im holding out hope I'll get it by November for the Aussie Mercon, but we'll see ^_^
loving the tail posted online for sale! <3

Sitre Seer Moroaica
09-20-2016, 04:00 AM
Well my anxiousness and impatience is rising haha I'm so very, very close to getting my tail and I'm trying really hard to wait it out. Tyler wanted to send my tail last week which I figured wouldn't happen but I got my hopes up >.< From how our conversations have been going it should be another 1 to 2 weeks before I receive it..3 weeks at tops if they get a little busy. I've been doing so good up until now and its not helping me that I've been looking at all these mermaid photos AND I'll be moving into a brand new complex with an indoor Olympic sized pool. Rawr is what I say rawr! haha

AniaR
09-20-2016, 10:53 AM
the end is ALWAYS the worst. nail biting

Sitre Seer Moroaica
09-20-2016, 02:53 PM
You can say that again haha

MermaidNerenia
09-21-2016, 02:43 PM
Well my anxiousness and impatience is rising haha I'm so very, very close to getting my tail and I'm trying really hard to wait it out. Tyler wanted to send my tail last week which I figured wouldn't happen but I got my hopes up >.< From how our conversations have been going it should be another 1 to 2 weeks before I receive it..3 weeks at tops if they get a little busy. I've been doing so good up until now and its not helping me that I've been looking at all these mermaid photos AND I'll be moving into a brand new complex with an indoor Olympic sized pool. Rawr is what I say rawr! haha

I can see the end being the worst, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel and you're almost there!!!! Can't wait to see it!

AniaR
09-27-2016, 01:56 PM
So Last November when I visited Florida I dropped off my very well used seaweed top and octo top. I had bought them used, and now they were filled with mold, all their accents fallen off, and the bras rotting. (YEARS of constant water use)

So Raven promised to remake them for me, taking the silicone off, cleaning it up, putting on new bra bases, new paint, new accents!

She just sent me photos of the remade seaweed top, I wish i took before photos so you could see how bad it was!

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14448860_10157497290480425_53361608521657767_n.jpg ?oh=69e9eb6047757fd6834a7e6b31107778&oe=58807997

she's still going to remake the octopus top. I also bought a used she creature top that had been made for 2016s weeki calendar and worn with the tail I now own, and a used head dress so those will all come together and I'll have photos of all of them.

It's perfectly timed be because my current tops are getting worn out and they need a break so we can either fix them up or send them to be remade and get another time.

I may be visiting Florida in March and only IF she can find time, she may replace my blended waist. It's still holding up but I have torn it many times and repaired it that the seams from where I repaired it keep getting mold. If she has time she may touch up some scuffs on my knees that I got from working mermaid school. But Only if it makes sense in her schedule and when I visit. Don't wanna mess up anyone else's wait time ;)

Sitre Seer Moroaica
09-27-2016, 05:33 PM
That's great to hear Raina! And at least her products are being well used. If I was a creator I would enjoy that factor haha The seaweed top looks gorgeous though *.*

I just got an email from Tyler saying he'll be shipping my tail out tomorrow. They usually give out the tracking number correct?

AniaR
09-27-2016, 06:23 PM
sometimes when they are busy they forget the tracking number lol I woudlnt stress. but he probably will remember to send it, if not just remind him

AniaR
09-30-2016, 01:32 PM
New/Used Tops for Sale from Merbellas

Link here: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1186123411443737.1073741834.178589958863759&type=3

Pictures

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Dark Asymmetrical Octo Top-
Teal eyes, dark purple and green/blue iridescence, Faux Seaweed and Pearl Accents, crystal detailing, black netting halter ties and black netting back band.
Brand New, Never Worn
34C
$225

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Leafy Finned Atlantis Scale Bra
Greene and Pink Iridescent rounded scales. Antique gold Atlantis filigree and large center crystal. Netting halter ties and nude back band.
Worn once in the Weeki Wachee 2017 Calendar.
36D
$295.95

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Purple Fin Back Atlantis Scale Bra
Misty Lavender to dark purple rounded scales. Silver Atlantis filigree, pearl and crystal detailing, black netting halter ties, finned back band.
Brand New, Never Worn
36C
$295.95

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Teal Atlantis Scale Bra
Antique gold Atlantis filigree and crystal detailing. Black netting halter ties, scaled back band.
Worn once in the Weeki Wachee 2017 Calendar
36D
$295.95

AniaR
09-30-2016, 01:34 PM
I also gotta show you the before and after of my octotop!

I bought this guy used YEARS ago, and left him with Raven last November for a makeover.
I AM FLOORED

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14433029_10157510356945425_1489087676585343723_n.j pg?oh=7ffa75e1b52bb940f093b46f86b99173&oe=58607CCA

MerEmma
09-30-2016, 01:44 PM
WOW! I guess the paint faded on him a lot over time? I remember him being green when you first got him!

AniaR
09-30-2016, 02:00 PM
WOW! I guess the paint faded on him a lot over time? I remember him being green when you first got him!


Yeah he is like 6 years old cuz he was bought used, haha. I think she used totally different pigments back then too cuz he was one of the first ones she ever made!

Acqua Luna
09-30-2016, 02:46 PM
The purple one!! Omg I wish I didn't have DDD right now.


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Little_Orca
09-30-2016, 03:04 PM
I need my patience gym badge, I just hit 600 days.

Hydra1337
09-30-2016, 03:45 PM
Here ya go.

Mer-Crazy
09-30-2016, 05:53 PM
780. And you've got a bit to go before you're ready to take this gym. Michelle is still waiting on her February 2014 order I believe haha.

Little_Orca
09-30-2016, 07:14 PM
Lol love you fish!

AniaR
10-01-2016, 01:53 PM
everytime I skype with Raven I'm like "so how is Tia Michelles tail" hahaha

Winged Mermaid
10-02-2016, 06:27 PM
In case you all missed it, new video on the Merbellas YouTube:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dJLDL-kP-w

Mermaid Summerlilly
10-02-2016, 08:19 PM
:O
She's so pretty I can't get over that! I hope they had fun.

MermaidNerenia
10-03-2016, 02:52 PM
For whatever reason, that video just makes my heart so glad, they look like they're having so so so much fun together swimming. The sparkles on that tail are insanely beautiful as well. Raven's Jade tail is one of my favorites of hers, that fluke is pure magic.

MermaidNerenia
10-03-2016, 02:53 PM
It was reallllly neat as well to see weeki wachee from the other side of the glass. I mailed her out my bras and my best friends bras today for our tops. I put some surprises in there for her as little gifts.

AniaR
10-03-2016, 03:05 PM
aw that's so sweet of you!

Sitre Seer Moroaica
10-04-2016, 12:41 AM
That video though! I'm so happy to be seeing some brand new footage of her swimming! She looks so natural its unreal and I always enjoy watching her spread her fins hahaha

Oh by the way.....MY TAIL ARRIVES TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! :D

MermaidNerenia
10-04-2016, 11:44 AM
aw that's so sweet of you!

After the recent tragedy in her family and the whole Sacramento ordeal I just wanted to send along some bright sunshiney love to cheer her up. I like giving gifts to people, it's astounding how much something unexpected can perk someone up. I won't post what we sent over till after she gets it in case she has a habit of ghosting.


MY TAIL ARRIVES TOMORROW!!!!!!!!! :D

I am so freaking jazzed to see your tail! PICS PICS PICS PICS PICS!!!

Also....Moroaica I creeped you on FB and you're a gorgeous witchy woman like my tribe!

AniaR
10-04-2016, 12:15 PM
After the recent tragedy in her family and the whole Sacramento ordeal I just wanted to send along some bright sunshiney love to cheer her up. I like giving gifts to people, it's astounding how much something unexpected can perk someone up. I won't post what we sent over till after she gets it in case she has a habit of ghosting.

You are so great that's so awesome. <3 <3 <3

Sitre Seer Moroaica
10-05-2016, 02:22 AM
Mermaid Nerenia hahaha thank you so much! I dream of having a witchy tribe one day but I don't think I'll ever get so lucky. And I definitely will show you guys pics :P Friday I''ll be opening the box since I move into a bigger apartment it'll be easier to full extend my tail. Studio apartments sucks so hard.

MerFairyCelestiaPearl
10-06-2016, 02:20 AM
The cat's out of the bag. I'm the new owner of the rainbow brite tail.
http://i.imgur.com/kHJ3Ewj.jpg

Cannot wait! I know the top will be small so if anyone wants to trade a similar silicone top for any of the five I own. I would be up for it!

AniaR
10-06-2016, 08:51 AM
That's fantastic!! Congrats to you!


I just wanted to give everyone the heads up if you didn't know that Hurricane Matthew is set to go through Florida. theyve been warned there could be a direct hit.

So please be extra patient with Raven and any other tail makers in Florida!


All you florida mers please be safe!

MermaidNerenia
10-06-2016, 10:01 AM
Im worried for them :( Such a scary thing. One of my best friends lives in FL as well and they have already stocked up and battened down the hatches. I hope everyone is ok and stays safe!

Also, CONGRATS Celestia on that beautiful new tail!

Ariel-Starfish
10-06-2016, 10:02 AM
I'm the happy new owner of the turqoise scale top! ❤️ •^_^•

frozenbutterflywings
10-06-2016, 10:22 AM
It's crazy in Florida right now. I'm in central Florida and it looks like the apocalypse in the stores. Every water bottle, loaf of bread and batteries are all out. Gas stations are running out too.


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MermaidNerenia
10-06-2016, 04:03 PM
I'm the happy new owner of the turqoise scale top! ❤️ •^_^•

Congrats, that will match your lovely tail so well!!!


And be careful Butterfly!!!!!!!

Vrindavana Starfish
10-06-2016, 05:42 PM
It's crazy in Florida right now. I'm in central Florida and it looks like the apocalypse in the stores. Every water bottle, loaf of bread and batteries are all out. Gas stations are running out too.


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How big is this storm? I have not been paying attention. I grew up in Florida, and unless it was a Cat 3 or bigger, a hurricane was just an excuse to stay home and party.

Anyway, if Floridians are freaking out over it, it must be big. Stay safe!

Vrindavana Starfish
10-06-2016, 05:44 PM
Oh damn, I just checked it out. It's a 4. Seriously, stay safe.

frozenbutterflywings
10-06-2016, 05:56 PM
Thanks guys! They finally decided to close Disney where I work and not open tomorrow. So you KNOW that's big. For now it's a cat 4. Hopefully it will decrease.
Congrats on your tail and top guys they look amazing!
Hugs to all my fellow Florida mers out there as well be safe!


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AniaR
10-07-2016, 03:03 PM
My finished tops! (I bought the yellow one in March used)

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Mermaid Alea
10-07-2016, 08:24 PM
Wow! The octo top is my favorite! The eyes look so real on it!

Ariel-Starfish
10-09-2016, 03:16 PM
Congrats, that will match your lovely tail so well!!!


And be careful Butterfly!!!!!!!



Oh thank you! ��

Mermaid Syaira
10-21-2016, 07:47 PM
What Monofin do you guys recommend?

Little_Orca
10-22-2016, 04:51 AM
What Monofin do you guys recommend?

Inside a Merbella? Depends how floppy you want to fluke or the kind of fluke you'd order. If you mean in general, there are threads in the other sections all about monofins and the pros and cons of each kind.

Mer-Crazy
10-22-2016, 05:08 AM
Also where you plan on swimming should be a factor ^_^

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PearlieMae
10-22-2016, 10:55 AM
Little Orca beat me to it!

Merfin_Aurora_Oceania
10-22-2016, 08:18 PM
As Raven announced on Facebook that she is on temporary hiatus for taking new orders, I am asking the regular customers as to when in your opinion she will start taking orders again as I sent an email with no response and I am aware the difficulty of receiving replies from Tyler.

I'm still presently saving by all means I am not expecting a turn around in a month's time to have my funding saved.

Thank you.

Well wishes to everyone in Florida that minimal damage occurs with the hurricane and that everyone is safe.

AniaR
10-22-2016, 09:01 PM
I think it'll be a while she is trying to focus on catching up on orders and she has quite the queue. A few people have very elaborate tails as well

Mermaid Syaira
10-22-2016, 09:23 PM
I'm so bloody excited I just managed to get a Merbella tail 😊🤗

Merfin_Aurora_Oceania
10-22-2016, 09:46 PM
I think it'll be a while she is trying to focus on catching up on orders and she has quite the queue. A few people have very elaborate tails as well

Thanks Raina, I wrote to Tyler for the first time and he replied next day, at the time of the reply from Tyler the loan money fell through :/ Hopefully my situation doesn't look bad in Tyler's and Raven's eyes when I attempt to place my order again. Working hard to make the savings happen, I'll still be at least 9 months away.

I'll be ordering the maximum; tail, x2 tops, x2 headdress, x2 earrings and so forth so I'll have a couple of tops and jewellery accessories to choose from.

Congrats Samantha, Raven is whom I have my heart set on for a tail for the last couple of years. I've finally graduated past the $1000 mark now *YAH* I am so thrilled :yay:

Jadestone
11-05-2016, 01:29 PM
Stay safe everyone!! :o hurricanes are no joke.


It's been a while since I've posted on the forums much (my day job is super demanding and takes me away from the internet for a lot of the year... but it's worth it for the job and also earning money, lol) but I just read through about 50 pages of this thread to try to get a better picture of what's up with Merbellas right now re: orders. I knew she wasn't going to be taking new ones from what she posted on Facebook a couple months ago, but only now did I learn about the whole drama/dogpiling thing... very sad to see what she had to go through, and no wonder she doesn't want to take more orders from the general public right now :( On top of having massive amounts of work to do for tails and her business, she got verbally assaulted for something the owner initially seemed fine with! Uhg.

Anyway... in the four and a half years since I discovered mermaiding, I'm finally in a financial place where I can think about investing in a silicone tail. Seems a little silly when it's just a hobby for me but I've been passionate about it for this long, so I don't think it'll fade :) Merbellas has always been my dream tailmaker, and I admit, if she decided to not do any custom orders anymore, I'd be a little bit heartbroken. It would be understandable since it would give her more time to work on her own ideas and less hassle of dealing with the public, but her premade stuff is never in sizes/measurements that work for me. But I've waited this long and if she needs a breather, I can wait a year or two or three, for the quality of art I know she produces. But if she decides not to do public orders anymore at all (or within the next 4 years or so) I guess it'd be worthwhile to start strongly considering another tailmaker like Finfolk or such.

So I guess that's the purpose of my post, just looking for guesses about her time span for not taking personal orders. I'm not looking for exact time frames and I would NEVER wanna bother her directly with questions with everything she must be going through right now with her family (my condolences to them all :( ), but I'm glad it looks like people here think she will open them again eventually :) I hope her time off is healing and refreshing for her!!! I'd rather wait a year to be able to place orders than hear she has burnt out and stopped :( She really seems like she is working nonstop. I hope even after she finishes her batch of orders she gets a couple months to work on her own ideas and get a vacation!!

frozenbutterflywings
11-09-2016, 01:29 PM
Does Raven do scale tipping? I don't think so but thought I would ask.


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Mer-Crazy
11-09-2016, 03:12 PM
She hasn't done it before no and since it's finfolks thing it's unlikely she'll offer it any time soon :)

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frozenbutterflywings
11-09-2016, 03:13 PM
That's what I thought. I saw mernation doing it as well too


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Mer-Crazy
11-10-2016, 04:57 AM
Hey guys! So I'm working on a super special, important video project right now and if any Merbella clients would be interested in contributing please send me a PM (I'll give you all the details once you contact me)

Ariel-Starfish
11-13-2016, 12:58 PM
I just came across this tailmaker.

https://www.facebook.com/abyssmermaidstudio/If (https://www.facebook.com/abyssmermaidstudio/If)

I look at the pictures I first thought these where Merbellas tails!And take a look at the fluke options they offer:
https://www.facebook.com/abyssmermaidstudio/posts/810322692442410Looks
Looks like straight copying to me. :(

frozenbutterflywings
11-13-2016, 01:01 PM
Saying it can't be displayed right now? Hmm interesting


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AniaR
11-13-2016, 01:11 PM
oh yeah I saw that too I think another mer told me/showed me it's the same page that was making fabric print outs of peoples tails. I dont know for sure but I think they're known for copying

Mermaid Summerlilly
11-13-2016, 01:15 PM
Yikes, that looks prettttty similar... I mean come on, it's not that hard to come up with some sort of different fluke design instead of just stealing other people's designs, is it?

Ariel-Starfish
11-13-2016, 01:27 PM
39503

frozenbutterflywings
11-13-2016, 01:28 PM
Oh wow


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Ariel-Starfish
11-13-2016, 01:33 PM
This gets weird. They have a wip video from the tail ol their FB page.

Mer-Crazy
11-13-2016, 03:20 PM
It's all there if you just search for the name. But it is frustrating to see people trying to copy Ravens fluke.

Mermaid Vee
11-14-2016, 03:29 PM
Hey guys, I've been wondering is anyone has heard from raven or Tyler recently about their orders. I know it is expected for communication to be scarce a understanding any Merbella's client should have, but I'm just itching to hear about my order <3 vee

Mer-Crazy
11-14-2016, 03:45 PM
When did you order Vee?

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Mermaid Vee
11-14-2016, 03:58 PM
When did you order Vee?

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Early March 2015

frozenbutterflywings
11-14-2016, 04:00 PM
Yea I ordered April 2015 haven't heard much either. I know she's been busy.


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Mer-Crazy
11-14-2016, 04:01 PM
Hopefully you'll hear something soon. They usually let you know when they start construction on your tail but I know Raven said that they're about 2 months behind schedule at the moment because of all the stuff that happened over Summer :)

Mer-Crazy
11-14-2016, 04:04 PM
Side note, on the plus side she was very mature and nice when confronted with accusations of copying. On the down side now I feel bad because I clearly cannot tell the difference between 'inspiration' and 'copying' anymore :(
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Mermaid Syaira
11-14-2016, 04:15 PM
I heard from them when I placed my order a few weeks ago but nothing since then

Mer-Crazy
11-14-2016, 04:17 PM
First off; yay new Aussie Merbella mermaid <3
Second; yeah you probably won't hear anything for a long while now haha. I think the usual wait times are up near a year and a half ATM

frozenbutterflywings
11-14-2016, 04:25 PM
I asked her about having it my mermania and she said I should have it by then. I'm nervous cause that's in 2 months and no updates. I trust her though and it will be worth the wait.


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Mer-Crazy
11-14-2016, 04:29 PM
I think I should be getting mine before mid December :)

frozenbutterflywings
11-14-2016, 04:30 PM
When did you order yours?


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Mer-Crazy
11-14-2016, 04:37 PM
Mid August 2014 I'm on day 825 :)

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frozenbutterflywings
11-14-2016, 04:51 PM
Oh wow well good luck! I'm so excited for you!


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Mermaid Vee
11-14-2016, 05:46 PM
Mer-Crazy you are a champ! I'm so excited that you'll hopefully be getting yours soon!

AniaR
11-14-2016, 09:27 PM
SHe's being going flat out I haven't heard much from her! lol I hope everyone gets em in time!

Little_Orca
11-16-2016, 04:26 AM
I just got an email from Tyler stating they were ready to build my tail and asked for updated measurements. I am both excited and I am friggen worried. I followed their instructions on their measurements video, but I am so oddly shaped that... Ug, I just 1) fear I did it wrong and 2) was confronted with my measurements and it has me more depressed... and this whole week has been absolutely terrible for me.

*Worried whining in the corner.*

AniaR
11-16-2016, 08:49 AM
In my experience, it's better to be a little bigger/taller. Because if you get it and it's too loose you can take it in, trim it down, or wear tights underneath it. And if you lose weight you can send it back to be taken in (which is what I did with my first merbellas tail)

Having had both a looser fitting tail and a skin tight tail, i can tell you I much much preferred the looser one. And as much as people go on about wrinkles, even with skin tight tails you get em because people BEND lol.

MermaidNerenia
11-16-2016, 10:46 AM
I just got an email from Tyler stating they were ready to build my tail and asked for updated measurements. I am both excited and I am friggen worried. I followed their instructions on their measurements video, but I am so oddly shaped that... Ug, I just 1) fear I did it wrong and 2) was confronted with my measurements and it has me more depressed... and this whole week has been absolutely terrible for me.

*Worried whining in the corner.*

This is the part I am most worried for as well <3, granted I have a year till that stressor hits me, but wrong measurements are the stuff of nightmares for me.

Take heart in what Rania said, twill all be ok in the end. <3 <3

Vrindavana Starfish
11-16-2016, 01:13 PM
For measurements, would it be useful to get a video of yourself taking the measurements to send to them, so that if something seems wrong they could say, "hey, it looked like you measured this a little off"? I don't know if that would help or create spam.

lynsea
11-17-2016, 01:51 PM
Heads up, Raven is posting the most beautiful tail ever made for sale soon. *sigh* I want the nice things...

(Admin edit: Photo removed at owner's request.)

MermaidNerenia
11-17-2016, 02:06 PM
You beat me to it Lynsea ;) I LOVE this set!!!! Apparently it's super super iridescent.

She seems to have been in a great mood lately :)

LouLouBelle
11-17-2016, 02:16 PM
Wow that set's gorgeous.

I have a feeling that one will go fast!


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Ariel-Starfish
11-17-2016, 02:58 PM
I think I should be getting mine before mid December :)

:gasp: WOWZA! I also wonder how Michelle is doing? :confused:



By the way: Thanks for posting the 'possible' tail for sale info! I can't wait what she comes up with next! ❤️

AniaR
11-17-2016, 03:29 PM
I dont think she was ready for that to be public info yet it was meant as a preview for her FB friends. Just a reminder (cuz I even did it once by mistake) Raven has requested people on her FB don't post things to mernetwork until she's posted them on her fanpage. Her personal stuff doesnt usually have a watermark or all the info and she often has reasons for not posting it yet.

lynsea
11-17-2016, 05:34 PM
TOTALLY MY FAULT!!! In my haste and excitement, I seem to have confused her personal for her public page, will not happen again! That was really disrespectful of me. Raven, if you're reading this, it is an honor to see everything you post and I should have checked more carefully. Raina, thanks for catching me.

Little_Orca
11-17-2016, 09:32 PM
TOTALLY MY FAULT!!! In my haste and excitement, I seem to have confused her personal for her public page, will not happen again! That was really disrespectful of me. Raven, if you're reading this, it is an honor to see everything you post and I should have checked more carefully. Raina, thanks for catching me.

^_^ I am sure there is no offense taken, and it was responsible and good of you to remove it so promptly. I imagine she is just safe guarding her images from potential theives and scammers that would use her work to take advantage of other budding mermaids.

AniaR
11-17-2016, 09:36 PM
TOTALLY MY FAULT!!! In my haste and excitement, I seem to have confused her personal for her public page, will not happen again! That was really disrespectful of me. Raven, if you're reading this, it is an honor to see everything you post and I should have checked more carefully. Raina, thanks for catching me.

I did the same thing with the volcano tail a while back. could of sworn I was posting it from her merbellas page but turned out to be her personal :p accidents happen

Mermaid Marius
11-21-2016, 09:49 PM
I know she posted it a while back but tonight I'm whiney because Merbellas is the only company that the kind of round fluke I want but they aren't taking custom orders anymore and the next closest fluke is made by Mertailor and I just don't want to open that can of worms 😭😭😭😭http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20161122/44bb5814c3b26eea88ca64b0003ab5d1.jpg

Mermaid Alea
11-21-2016, 09:57 PM
I know what you mean. I am really in love with the lunar koi fluke.

Vrindavana Starfish
11-22-2016, 12:14 PM
That clownfish tail is so freaking amazing. It's one of my favorites.

Mer-Crazy
11-22-2016, 09:54 PM
I don't think she offers that fluke anyway. It was only ever used on her personal clownish tail and she never really said anything about making it avaliable for client tails.

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Mer-Crazy
11-26-2016, 01:41 AM
I don't know if you guys have seen this yet, some of us made a little video for Raven for her birthday, thought I'd share :) (for as long as the link works haha)
https://www.facebook.com/wildfire.dances/videos/10211252750214196/

Mermaid Alea
11-28-2016, 03:45 PM
The video was awesome Mer-Crazy! :thumbs-up:

Mer-Crazy
11-30-2016, 06:23 PM
LUNAR KOI SET FOR SALE!!!!

Lunar Koi Tail for Sale!!
Tail Features- New, used once in freshwater for the 2017 Weeki Wachee Mermaid Calendar
Colors: Pale baby blue, with hints of mint & teal. Covered in a very iridescent pearl with chrome silver and blue iridescent moons down the back.
-Veil Fluke
-Tarpon Scales
-Drainage System
-Competitor Monofin
Matching tops:
- Sea Star Top: Natural netting ties, embellished with crystals, sequins, pearls, lace. Iridescent with light teal accents.
Size: 36C (adjustable ties, not padded)
-Plunge Atlantis top: Natural halter ties. Matching iridescent blue Tarpon scales and silver Atlantis detailing. Crystals decorate the band.
Size: 34D
Vertical Measurements in Inches
-Waist to hips: 4
-Waist to seat: 8
-Waist to mid-thigh: 16
-Waist to knee: 24
-Waist to ankle: 38
Circumference Measurements in inches
-Around waist: 25
-Around hips: 32
-Around seat: 34.5
-Around mid-thighs: 26
-Around knees: 21
-Around ankles: 14
-Medium Competitor Monofin- US Female 7.5-9
Asking $3,900.00 + Shipping for the set.
Please email Tyler if interested or have questions at Merbellastudios@gmail.com

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AniaR
11-30-2016, 09:00 PM
...annnnnd sold

Mer-Crazy
11-30-2016, 09:10 PM
4 hours. You gotta be quick haha. Do we know who bought it?

AniaR
11-30-2016, 10:30 PM
House of Flynn

Ariel-Starfish
12-01-2016, 03:10 AM
Urgh I was so tempted to buy this set!! I waited hours for it to come up but now I see it was almost midnight around here.. :cry:

i'm pretty sad, the tail was around my mesurments.

MermaidLiara
12-01-2016, 09:39 AM
Damn that tail is soooo beautiful...

Mermaid Aria
12-01-2016, 10:12 AM
It's so gorgeous! Definitely one of my favorites from her!

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MermaidNerenia
12-01-2016, 10:16 AM
Could Chelsea look any more perfect underwater......I mean come on. How does someone get to be so absolutely flawless.......

I love the Tarpon scales on this and the coloration.

LouLouBelle
12-02-2016, 05:52 AM
I love that first photo. It looks like a magical underwater ice world.

I'm not surprised this one went quickly - it's gorgeous. ❤️


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Iryna
12-02-2016, 08:40 AM
Very beautiful and quite realistic!


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Mer-Crazy
12-14-2016, 05:05 PM
This is going to be the second Christmas where I was expecting to receive my tail and turns out I won't be. Not gonna lie, it's a little disheartening. I'm trying so hard to be patient and understanding but it's hard when literally everyone around me keeps telling me how 'you've waited long enough' or 'it's not fair other tails ar getting finished before yours' and that my patience is getting taken advantage of (even though that's not my personal feelings) it's hard to keep insisting that it's not like that.

AniaR
12-14-2016, 06:46 PM
aw Im so sorry that sucks, :( I thought you would get it in time because she mentioned to me about working on it

MerEmma
12-14-2016, 08:31 PM
TARPON SCALES? :jawdrop: They're SO beautiful and uuuggghhh realistic! I love them.

Mer-Crazy
12-14-2016, 09:07 PM
aw Im so sorry that sucks, :( I thought you would get it in time because she mentioned to me about working on it
Yeah. The wait doesn't bother me too much it's more people bugging me because I don't have it yet haha.

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AniaR
12-14-2016, 11:20 PM
we fundraised for her to use the fluke from my first tail and make a new body for it for Mimi in February. So I know we're coming up on a year since paying for that and still have to wait too. I get yah. because we fundraised for it people ask a lot.

Mermaid Alea
12-15-2016, 04:00 PM
I too love those tarpon scales!

So on the listing it said the fluke was the "veil fluke". I thought that it is the lunar koi fluke?

As Raina said The House of Flynn bought this tail and she is definitely a mermaid tail collector. I have been stalking her Instagram to see lots of mermaid tail photos: https://www.instagram.com/thehouseofflynn/

Mermaid Vee
12-15-2016, 04:46 PM
Yeah. The wait doesn't bother me too much it's more people bugging me because I don't have it yet haha.

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aww I know exactly how you feel my parents helped me pay for my tail and they keep asking me if I'm sure i wasn't scammed. I know that isn't the case but its frustrating to have to keep telling them that i will get it but it will just take some time. Also I just really want my tail and i can imagine out the same for you :)

frozenbutterflywings
12-15-2016, 04:49 PM
aww I know exactly how you feel my parents helped me pay for my tail and they keep asking me if I'm sure i wasn't scammed. I know that isn't the case but its frustrating to have to keep telling them that i will get it but it will just take some time. Also I just really want my tail and i can imagine out the same for you :)

My mom says the same thing. She keeps telling me it's horrible business that's it's taking so long and that the wait is ridiculous. Which yea it's a bit frustrating but understandable. She just doesn't understand how amazing raven's ART is and that it takes time. Plus I'm willing to wait however long to get the tail of my dreams. [emoji173]


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MermaidNerenia
12-16-2016, 04:55 PM
It's definitely the named The Veil fluke. Was on mine and my best friends order breakdown as that as well.

Mer-Crazy
12-16-2016, 05:13 PM
I like the name 'veil fluke' better than 'lunar koi' better anyway <3

Little_Orca
01-19-2017, 06:01 AM
She has some lovely tails on her instagram (http://mernetwork.com/index/www.instagram.com/mermaidraven/) right now. None off them are mine, but I did send in final measurements a while ago. *hope*

Also, woot! Day 710!

Mer-Crazy
01-19-2017, 06:06 AM
Yeah mine is about to start being painted I'm just waiting for that order to be finished up (apparently they completely changed 4 of the designs at the last minute) so that's put her further behind :)

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MermaidNerenia
01-19-2017, 08:13 AM
I saw that order, I am excited to see both your tails soon! I think Mororaica's shipped sometime around Christmas but I haven't seen anything from her yet.

Also LittleOrca, I just followed you on Instagram and your bullet journal is amazing! I wish my calendars looked like yours!!!! <3

frozenbutterflywings
01-19-2017, 08:56 AM
I'm on day 653. They were gonna shoot before merfest but that's probably not gonna happen and it's ok cause I ended up buying a house and didn't have money for merfest. It all worked out!
I'm so excited to see everyone's tails!


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MermaidNerenia
01-19-2017, 09:25 AM
Sounds like once that big order is out of the way all three of you are on the block! Congrats on the new house Frozenbutterflywings! That's a huge step!

frozenbutterflywings
01-19-2017, 09:35 AM
Sounds like once that big order is out of the way all three of you are on the block! Congrats on the new house Frozenbutterflywings! That's a huge step!

Thank you! I'm getting married in April too and have been so stressed lately. The only thing keeping me sane is being able to fulfill my dream soon lol
Any Florida Mers on this thread?


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Mizuko
01-19-2017, 07:35 PM
I'm on day 708! :)
I'm also getting married this year- congrats frozenbutterflywings! I'm not til November, though (which is Spring in Australia so nice weather... hopefully, haha)

frozenbutterflywings
01-19-2017, 07:45 PM
I'm on day 708! :)
I'm also getting married this year- congrats frozenbutterflywings! I'm not til November, though (which is Spring in Australia so nice weather... hopefully, haha)

Wooo congrats to you Mizuko! Hopefully it will be beautiful weather for you! Spring is the best time to get married in my opinion.


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MermaidNerenia
01-24-2017, 09:49 PM
Yeah mine is about to start being painted

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Did I see awhile ago that you ordered color changing scales??? Just curious.

Mer-Crazy
01-25-2017, 02:07 AM
I did :) It wasn't an option offered at the time but I asked and she said she'd try. It took her ages to get the pigments right, which is part of the reason my wait was so long (mine isn't the videos on her instagram or FB though if people have seen those I'm assuming it's just a tester)

MermaidNerenia
01-25-2017, 07:21 AM
Yeah I saw it and thought of you, wasn't sure if that was yours or not. Its stunning though.

Mer-Crazy
01-25-2017, 04:17 PM
It made me so excited to see mine all finished up!!!

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frozenbutterflywings
02-01-2017, 07:35 PM
Omg!!! She posted a top on her instagram showing how the color changes and it's amazing!!!! Mer-Crazy if this is a peek at what your tail is gonna be it's stunning!


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Mer-Crazy
02-01-2017, 09:02 PM
Not my top (sadly) but it does make me excited to see what mine will look like if that's how awesome the colour changing effect will look <3

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Loralei
02-14-2017, 02:56 AM
How is everyone, any updates?

Mer-Crazy
02-15-2017, 05:12 PM
Raven posted the most beautiful headdress the other day! One can easily assume it's for Michelle <3
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I felt really bad reading the post thought because I know I've been a lot less patient than I'd like to be since about December :( I won a photo shoot but the guy was like you have to make a booking before X date and I feel like I've been bugging her a lot since then because I have to keep checking in to make sure the tail will be ready for the photo shoot date. At this point I'm thinking about just giving it to one of my friends that already has their tail so I don't have to keep annoying her :(

frozenbutterflywings
02-15-2017, 05:22 PM
Yea I keep asking too and I feel bad. I know she is just one person but 2 year mark is coming up and I'm getting into one of my mermaid moods where I get so impatient. I hate being impatient but I just gotta stop thinking about the tail. On a side note she reminds me of lady Gaga in the pics.


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AniaR
02-16-2017, 11:51 AM
I know all of you people who have been waiting extra long she is really aiming to be finished by end of March. We had a discussion about it and she's going all in to try and finish. Hopefully you'll all have your tails soon!! I am going to see her at the end of March and it's basically like, I'll be lucky to see her for lunch LOL cuz she'll be busy with tails.

Loralei
02-17-2017, 11:59 PM
Excited to see all of them get released. <3

Ariel-Starfish
02-19-2017, 06:21 AM
Wow girls, you have been so patiant!
Can you guys imagne my tail wil be a year old on March 14?! :jawdrop:

Mermaid Vee
02-20-2017, 01:22 AM
I'll hit the two year mark on march 7th :O... I ended up getting a magenta mythic tail which has kept me from being even more impatient but now I've been itching to hear from her but at the same time i don't want to be a bother. What do i do?

Mermaid Syaira
02-20-2017, 04:39 AM
Eat Chocolate and drink wine 😜

Mermaid Vee
02-20-2017, 11:05 AM
Eat Chocolate and drink wine 
That is one of the best pieces of advice I've gotten ! :lol:

frozenbutterflywings
03-02-2017, 11:31 AM
Omg that new octopus top for bigger boobs is amazing! I need that in my life lol [emoji7]


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AniaR
03-02-2017, 12:32 PM
Mine his two years in January :D and this May marks 2 years since we obtained our used tails

Khaleesi Daenerys
03-16-2017, 12:29 AM
I saw on a different thread someone saying that Merbellas isn't making tails for the general public anymore, is this true? We can't buy tails from her anymore?

frozenbutterflywings
03-16-2017, 04:50 AM
I saw on a different thread someone saying that Merbellas isn't making tails for the general public anymore, is this true? We can't buy tails from her anymore?

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polyhymnia113
03-16-2017, 11:56 AM
Yup, as noted in the screenshot above, 'tis true. However, she very occasionally lists a pre-made tail and top set of her own design that she is willing to part with, so there are still occasional opportunities to obtain one of her incredible tails. This is usually announced via their FB page.

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AniaR
03-16-2017, 04:01 PM
there will be a bunch of premades in the next few months :) shes working super hard on her current orders as some people have been waiting extremely long times. it's just more responsible to not take new orders until she's caught up you know? Once she's caught up she can try to change how she takes orders and streamline things so people wont have such extreme wait times

frozenbutterflywings
03-21-2017, 11:17 AM
I really hope I can get mine by the end of the month. Since I had to call off my wedding due to unforeseen circumstances I'm unable to get the money back from the expensive photographer. I'm hoping to do a shoot with my tail instead. Fingers crossed!


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AniaR
03-21-2017, 03:46 PM
I've been checking in with her a lot I know she's making a killer amount of progress, but I think she also just got a massive sinus infection too. lol poor thing. but from the sounds of it she's really catching up!

frozenbutterflywings
03-21-2017, 03:47 PM
Oh no I know that is. Hope she feels better!! She's literally works herself sick.


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AniaR
03-21-2017, 06:18 PM
Always. But she should be caught up on all the long haul people soon! Hopefully once she is it wont get like that again!

Khaleesi Daenerys
03-24-2017, 10:11 PM
Thanks for getting back to me everyone. I'm sad she's not taking orders anymore I finally just saved up the money, it took Five Years.:jawdrop: I sent her a couple of emails before I saw people replied to this thread, I hope she's not mad... I just got over excited. :blush::blush: :$

AniaR
03-25-2017, 01:59 PM
occasionally people cancel and a slot opens up so it's never a bad thing to tell her you are ready to pay if something like that happens.

saborigakusei
03-25-2017, 07:16 PM
So just curious... what constitutes as 'long haul'?

Trying not to get my hopes up for no reason... :sweat drop:

frozenbutterflywings
03-25-2017, 07:18 PM
Well I'm going on 2 years as well as a few others who are even longer than I am.


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AniaR
03-25-2017, 08:39 PM
yeah I think there's about 4 or 5 who are going on 2 years- that at her priority tails right now. I know we've got one for mermaid mimi that is at 13 months and will likely be at least a year and a half by the time it gets done if not longer.

Some of the longer haul ones (such as Tia's) are elaborate designs and she's adjusted her process a number of times so though it's been a long wait I suspect those tails will be much better thanks to the skills learned.

Take my tail for example, it just turned 2. I had the first commercial blended waist. And she just re did it for me at the 2 year mark. drastically improved and much more durable since the first version!

The nice thing about Raven is she goes above and beyond with extras to make up for the wait. it's just so hard to wait!

saborigakusei
03-25-2017, 08:55 PM
I'm going on two years as well, I ordered in June of 2015. Still, it's probably best to just not think about it until I hear something, just in case she hasn't gotten to mine yet. ^~^

Mer-Crazy
03-25-2017, 09:24 PM
2 years 7 months for me. Apart from Tia's I'm under the impression I'm the next longest.

Merman Andrew
03-26-2017, 03:37 AM
2 years 7 months for me. Apart from Tia's I'm under the impression I'm the next longest.
I can't believe you are still waiting for your tail Mer-Crazy! Not cool! :(

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Mer-Crazy
03-26-2017, 06:10 AM
It's okay :) a lot of it really was just a matter of finding the right design. Raven drew a bunch of sketches for me, if I had known my design from the get go I probably would have had it around the same time Ariel Starfiah got her tail. And she was testing out and developing the colour changing paint for me as well so that added to the time. Technically speaking it was only put together around Christmas (that's when they asked for measurements) so if I go off that time I haven't been waiting too long :)

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MermaidNerenia
03-27-2017, 03:10 PM
My girlfriend and I put orders in on back to back weeks so we're at approximately 293/284 days respectively. We're still babies in the waiting game but we're on the list of orders out. It's been a great motivator for me, I have lost close to 30 lbs and gained a ton of muscle preparing myself for a tail.

AniaR
03-27-2017, 07:42 PM
way to go. I feel so bad you all have waited so long. All I know is she always makes sure the people willing to be patient like that get awesome treatment and amazing tails :D I'll be happy when you're all caught up tho lol

AniaR
04-01-2017, 03:45 PM
Hey folks if you didn't see yet, Raven added someone new to her company to take over online stuff so she can focus more on the tail making!



Hey guys!
We are so very excited to announce that we have officially brought on a new member to our tiny team! I’d like everyone to meet our new assistant, Tori https://www.facebook.com/images/emoji.php/v8/f6c/1/16/2764.png❤️
Tori has been my very best friend for many years and has agreed to join the business to help us better communicate with clients and manage our social media accounts! She will be taking over all client communications for us so we can spend more time making your beautiful tails and less time on the computer. We are working now to get her up to speed on all orders but please be patient with us during this transition period.
We know our minimal communication can be very stressful for our clients so we are really excited and grateful to have her help. We really hope this will help cut down on our extremely lengthy production times a bit. You are all so incredible, and we cannot thank you enough for your continued support!
Raven

Khaleesi Daenerys
04-02-2017, 05:44 AM
Hey folks if you didn't see yet, Raven added someone new to her company to take over online stuff so she can focus more on the tail making!


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She's already doing her job, she replied to one of the emails I sent them a few weeks ago and I said aloud "who's Tori?" Lol Glad to hear there's a new member.

Mermaid Alea
04-02-2017, 11:11 PM
Raven went with The House of Flynn to Mexico. Check out the gorgeous Mandarinfish Inspired tail Raven was wearing!!! See here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BSAI7pJAu1y/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/BSAI7pJAu1y/)

Ashe
04-02-2017, 11:43 PM
Ugh the one on the right is my favorite tail from Raven. They both look so amazing!

Mermaid Alea
04-02-2017, 11:52 PM
The tail on the right is definitely one of my top faves. It is hard for me to pick my favorite Merbella tail!
What makes me happy is The House of Flynn regularly posts photos and video of that tail so you can kinda follow the life of the tail. That tail gets to go on more adventures than I do lol.

AniaR
04-03-2017, 12:12 AM
Believe it or not raven's tail was one of her clownfish tails she remade. She was in mexico for all of 2 days btw, she felt too guilty staying any longer while people were waiting for their tails!

MermaidNerenia
04-03-2017, 03:00 PM
Looks like Tori is taking no prisoners, she posted on The Merbellas fan page today already that there might be a mini spring pre-made Headdresses and Tops. VERY cool! Look like Merbellas is full steam ahead into Spring 2017.

I am thrilled Raven got to go to Mexico with HOF. I follow HOF and I am in their facebook group for photography and networking reasons, I also bought one of their HOF Tail Bags and it's amazing. The owner Maureen is a tail collector and a freediver and an all around amazing swimmer I love seeing her videos.

Doing a photoshoot in the Cenotes in Mexico where they were swimming in my tail is like a huge bucket list item for me.

AniaR
04-03-2017, 03:59 PM
I know right? I'd love to go there!

saborigakusei
04-03-2017, 07:25 PM
I'm dying of jealousyyyyy, that picture is everything<3

I've actually been to Mexico twice and got to bring my fabric tail to a cenote. It was one of the best experiences ever, and I'm considering becoming a cave-dwelling mermaid instead of ocean-dwelling because of it. ^^

If I actually get my tail this year I'll try to go again.... fingers crossed.....

frozenbutterflywings
04-06-2017, 11:22 AM
Today I hit my 2 year mark!


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Mermaid Vee
04-10-2017, 10:17 AM
I'll be at two years and a month tomorrow ;).

Now i don't know if any of you remember back when the rainbow tail set came out i said that that was my top design, that's because my whole tail is inspired by the H2O shapes. I ordered a custom fluke from raven which i know she said was hard to sculpt but the result was amazing... but today i saw Kariel made a very similar custom fluke and the design is similar too (from what i can tell from the sketch). Obviously it isn't anyones fault as the inspiration is public but I'm just a little bummed that they will be getting the tail sooner and might look like i copied them:(

AniaR
04-10-2017, 02:11 PM
I've never ever seen kariel accuse someone of copying. And I have seen her take inspiration from other mers. I mean her whole method is based on Pearlie's method. So I wouldn't worry. kariel is really nice and not petty about things like that so don't worry

MermaidNerenia
04-14-2017, 09:08 PM
4 hours ago Merbellas opened up spots for 2 custom tails giving Raven creative freedom with no set completion schedule to get their new employee Tori some live practice. Im about 99.9% sure the spots are filled by now, but just wondering if any lucky merfolk in here snagged the spots.

Jadestone
04-14-2017, 10:25 PM
I sent an email. I was several hours behind though, so if they're going in order, I doubt I will be first in line :( But i've been anxiously checking her page for the last year as I wait for her to reopen orders--and had been saving up for 3 years before that. I have well over enough money to buy one now, and have thought about going with Finfolk instead on multiple occasions, but there's just something about Raven's tails specifically that stirs my heart the way others don't quite. Maybe because hers were the first I really saw and were what made me fall in love with mermaiding/make my own tail four years ago.

If not me, I hope at least someone else on the forum gets a slot!!! So we can see update photos :)

Ah. I'm so anxious. I know it's a shot in the dark... but I have all the money, and am happy to pay it upfront, even with a long wait... my plan has always been to give Raven large artistic freedom anyway since my favorite tails are the ones she designs for herself, but ahg. Really trying not to get my hopes up.

Edit: i did the math and almost FIVE years now, wow... time flies!!!

saborigakusei
04-15-2017, 08:35 AM
I hope you get the spot, Jadestone!

I am curious though, does Raven ever send update pics? I figured she doesn't send them because she doesn't want to reveal her tail making secrets to anyone.
At the very least, I haven't gotten any. Update pictures would be so lovely though...

Mer-Crazy
04-15-2017, 04:42 PM
You don't get update pics no. Usually just when she's finished painting to see if you like it or want anything changed.

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Jadestone
04-15-2017, 05:52 PM
Yeah, I meant general updates, not just pics--I like reading people's progress and seeing them get excited as it gets closer to completion :) And also photos of the design sketch if people choose to post them and the ones after it's been painted.

Anyway, I didn't get a reply, so I assume I was too late. Sigh. Maybe next time, in a year or two, I guess.

Mer-Crazy
04-15-2017, 06:50 PM
I got a couple of updates, not too many though. Mostly just 'were about to build your body please send updated measurements' and then 'painting almost done' haha

Obviously though if I had questions or if she had questions we'd communicate but nothing like 'were pouring your fins this week/month' or 'we did the seams today' etc.

Not that I minded that much :) I knew I'd get my tail when it was ready and I wasn't in too much of a rush.

Jadestone
04-15-2017, 07:32 PM
Also, if a forum person gets it, we're much likely to see lots of photos afterwards, an unboxing video, etc! Not so much things like "your silicone is curing!" That half is really want I like watching--Raven is very very busy and we don't get much of a glimpse into her process, but once the tail is in the owner's hands there's usually lots of pics and videos here. Instead of seeing the completed version posted on fb and then it disappearing into the abyss of facebook--maybe that's on me for not spending a lot of time combing facebook for mermaid accounts/photos, I'm just lazy and like to have them posted directly into the forum for my eyeballs to enjoy lol. I lurk mostly these days because my work schedule has me out in the desert with no service in the work week so I just scroll here for new photos on the weekends and don't have time to talk much these days.

Anyway--she posted a comment last night saying she was going to read through and pick designs she felt inspired by. I kept my original message pretty short and sweet assuming it was a first-come-first-serve thing, but I sent a reply with a little extra detail this morning. I wish I'd put it in the original because I really hate to bother her with more emails (and maybe she'd picked two already between when she posted and when I saw the comment), so I'm done sending anything for now. Trying to stay resigned to the fact I probably won't get it but I can't help compulsively checking. Wherp.

Mer-Crazy
04-15-2017, 08:22 PM
Ohhhhhh like post-production updates haha. That went right over my head clearly haha.

Yeah but it happens sometimes with forum members too sadly. They get the tail and you'll see then for a little bit and then nothing. I totally get it, not everyone is a professional mermaid and might not keep their social media updated or there are problems with the tail or personal life stuff. I'm guilty of doing it. Got my starry night tail years ago and have no videos in it and only 2 photo shoots to show for it because the tail didn't fit. Hopefully I'll be better with my new tail haha.

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Jadestone
04-15-2017, 08:28 PM
UPDATE: I GOT ONE OF THE SLOTS!!!!!!!!!

As soon as I saw a reply in my inbox I started shaking! I'm so excited right now. I promise I'll post updates once I get it at least!!! Even though that's probably at least two years away. But that's fine. I'll happily take it!! ^^

Oh man now I really just don't know what to do with myself. I feel like I've been working towards this for the last four years and it's finally here. I think I need to go for a walk or something to calm down haha!!

Mer-Crazy
04-15-2017, 08:28 PM
Aaaahhhh!!!!! That's so amazing! So awesome!!!

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saborigakusei
04-15-2017, 09:43 PM
CONGRATS, THAT'S SO AWESOME!!! :yay:

Post production updates makes wayy more sense, that went over my head too. I'll definitely be posting a lot of mine when I get it.

I definitely agree, I am such a fan of Merbellas and am absolutely ravenous for photos and videos of Raven's work. I love the idea of that Merbellas updates thread that was started, but not too many people have posted on it. :( Ah well, hopefully it'll pick up.

AniaR
04-15-2017, 09:54 PM
Jade I was talking with Raven earlier and she said she was going to pick you haha :D

I dont think raven has taken any custom orders since last May. Maybe 1 or 2? Just selling off premade stuff while she caught up on all her current orders.

I know she's hit the long haul people now and just constantly working. we caught up for about 5 minutes this weekend and she poofed again to work on tails!

I am so excited to see the results.

Mermaid Evolet
04-16-2017, 03:23 AM
@mermaid Vee I think you mean my design? The orange tail with the pineapples in the water? If you do mean mine:
1. Its not a custom fluke, its the chiffon fluke (which doesnt look like the h2o fluke at all haha ) ;-)
I just wanted the orange colors from h2o.

2. I dont think anyone will accuse you of copieing it, since the h2o is not MY design like you said its public. Mertailor even made one I think three years ago or so.

You really dont have to worry both our tails are inspired by the same tail but i promise you they will look comletely different ;-)
In fact Im really excited to see yours :-D

Luna Dreamtide
04-16-2017, 07:41 AM
UPDATE: I GOT ONE OF THE SLOTS!!!!!!!!!

As soon as I saw a reply in my inbox I started shaking! I'm so excited right now. I promise I'll post updates once I get it at least!!! Even though that's probably at least two years away. But that's fine. I'll happily take it!! ^^

Oh man now I really just don't know what to do with myself. I feel like I've been working towards this for the last four years and it's finally here. I think I need to go for a walk or something to calm down haha!!
That's so exciting!! If I had the money I totally would have gone for it too.

Mermaid Summerlilly
04-16-2017, 12:09 PM
UPDATE: I GOT ONE OF THE SLOTS!!!!!!!!!

As soon as I saw a reply in my inbox I started shaking! I'm so excited right now. I promise I'll post updates once I get it at least!!! Even though that's probably at least two years away. But that's fine. I'll happily take it!! ^^

Oh man now I really just don't know what to do with myself. I feel like I've been working towards this for the last four years and it's finally here. I think I need to go for a walk or something to calm down haha!!


Yay!!!

FairyTailsArt
04-16-2017, 05:15 PM
Congrats Jade!! Cannot wait to see what you've come up with!!!

Anyone know who got the other slot? I emailed within minutes of the post being up, so I definitely had to be one of the first emails received. Super bummer it wasn't a first come first serve thing!

I too have been waiting for a tail from Raven since the first mermaid convention back in 2011. I met Raven, she let me try on her octopus top and touch her amazing glittery tail LOL So funny that that was over 6 years ago and back then when her tails were only in the $1,000 range (which I thought was a lot!) and here I am today begging to throw thousands at her! Her work is just amazing.

I still have my fins crossed that I got the other slot. Especially since my current tail has to be retired, and I spent a pretty penny on that :(

Mermaid Wesley
04-17-2017, 11:37 AM
@Jadestone yay! So excited for you! Also excited for ME because i get to see more unboxing videos in the future ;)

Kait
04-17-2017, 11:53 PM
I've been offline from mernetwork for awhile but I'm back and with exciting news... After my initial email on Wed, 30 Sep 2015...My tail is finally ready for shipping!!!! Pics to come soon xx

:yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay::yay: :yay::yay:


Yay @Jadestone that is so awesome! Can't wait to hear about your progress.

Mer-Crazy
04-17-2017, 11:56 PM
Yey! Glad to have another Merbella sister down under <3

Luna Dreamtide
04-18-2017, 02:32 AM
Yay!!! Can't wait to see it Kait!

frozenbutterflywings
04-18-2017, 08:42 AM
I'm getting so antsy for my tail again. It sucks sooo bad. I don't know how to keep my mind off of it.
Anyone have tips?


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saborigakusei
04-18-2017, 09:19 AM
>.< same. Ugh it's so hard right now.

What I did for a long time was just not think about it as much as possible, but it's hard to do that at this point. Now I work on making my own fabric tails and going swimming as much as possible. When I'm actually swimming I don't think so much about it, and going to the pool usually sates me for a while.

Jadestone
04-18-2017, 10:18 AM
Just sent the payment for my invoice! Called my bank to say it was a real purchase and hopefully they don't forget and cancel/flag it as invalid for being so much more money than I usually spend lol. But ah! Wow! It's really happening!

Can't wait to see your tail Kait!! Especially now that I have an even more personal investment in watching Merbellas tails make their way to their owners :) At least two years gives me plenty of time to sort out my life & prepare haha. I've been considering buying a competitor monofin in the meantime to get used to/practice with (vs the wave) so I'm more prepared to swim with one inside a tail. Anyone tried that/did you think it made any difference?

Gravity Falls
04-19-2017, 10:12 AM
I'm so happy for you @jadestone !!!! I was squealing just reading the past two pages. I can't wait for pictures and videos in the future !


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polyhymnia113
04-19-2017, 12:50 PM
Congratulations, Jadestone!! Yes, any experience or practice with a monofin prior to receiving your tail will definitely help a good deal in preparing.

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MermaidNerenia
05-02-2017, 12:22 PM
Any updates from the long term crowd? I know these next couple months several people were looking forward to possible updates. Just hit my 329 day mark. :)

I wonder who got the second tail if Jadestone got the first slot.

AniaR
05-02-2017, 04:05 PM
when I checked in with Raven last week to see if she thought Mimi's tail would be ready soon (was a year in January- so it's been a year and 5 months) I specifically asked about the long haul tails because I didn't want the one we're getting for Mimi to be ahead of anyone who has been waiting forever. And she told me everything is moving along on schedule and she's hoping to be done the long haul ones soon so she can then move on to people she's had send back for repairs and Mimi's and the next people in the queue :)Having Tori help has been making a HUGE difference apparently!!!

Mer-Crazy
05-02-2017, 06:04 PM
I'm one week of 1000 days but I know mine will be done really soon. I've seen pictures and some things are getting touched up and then it should be done. I'll probably make a big post when I get it so you all can see it for the first time in my unboxing video :)

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saborigakusei
05-03-2017, 10:25 AM
good GOD Mer-Crazy. I don't know how you stand it. :jawdrop: Did you have a more complicated design, or..?

Mer-Crazy
05-03-2017, 05:03 PM
No. But the design did cause a lot of delays in my tail. I wasn't 100% sure what I wanted so I let Raven design some sketches for me and I think that's where the bulk of it came from (at one point I waited about 9 months for one) and she was working on the colour changing technique for me (I was the first to ask for it) so that did cause some delays too. And then there was that 8 tail order due around new years that made her nearly completely redo 3 whole tails. But it's okay. I kept telling her that I didn't mind the wait and that I wanted her to take her time with my tail. I'm not complaining at all just stating facts :)

saborigakusei
05-03-2017, 07:38 PM
._. you're a saint. I'm nearing day 700 and I might just be the saltiest fish in the sea.

AniaR
05-03-2017, 09:24 PM
I know there was a client this time last year who after their entire tail was made, changed their mind on the paint scheme totally after it was painted. lol. she gets shit like that alllll the time.

AniaR
05-03-2017, 09:25 PM
just an FYI, I actually waited 2+ years for my first silicone from her :p my second was about a year and a half, and the others we bought used. I know it's not as long as some but I just wan't ya'll to know it's long waits even for the BFF hahaha

saborigakusei
05-03-2017, 10:05 PM
Thanks Raina. I'm not trying to complain, it's just tough to wait over double your original wait time estimate with no updates, then see a mer who ordered after you get their tail before yours.

Of course other people have been waiting longer than I have, and serious kudos to all you mers. Hopefully having Tori will help this process go smoother for future merbellas.

Ah well, keep on swimming, I guess. :/

AniaR
05-04-2017, 12:36 AM
oh no sorry I wasn't meaning for that to be directed at you. I just feel your pain and I am sorry you've been stuck waiting!

frozenbutterflywings
05-08-2017, 05:46 PM
Sad to think I won't get my tail before megacon like I thought. But there will be another one :) on the plus side Merbella apparel coming soon [emoji7]


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AniaR
05-08-2017, 07:54 PM
yeah the apparel has been in the works for a LONG time. I know she had a few things ready to go but had to change designs. I think she's got some help with it. I am excited for it, but moreso excited for all these tails

Mizuko
05-11-2017, 10:45 PM
Just an update, I received an email asking for updated measurements for my tail a week or so ago :)
I'm yet to send them cos omg been so busy, but yay! haha!

saborigakusei
05-25-2017, 12:52 PM
Day 700 today!!

AniaR
05-25-2017, 05:05 PM
https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/18581623_1417587791630630_5975670519774777393_n.jp g?oh=58607211bdbcd0434126fff9b22e44cb&oe=59BBDDA4

Mermaid Alea
05-25-2017, 11:33 PM
I love the detail Raven added by putting that 'plated' area on the back of the heel. The burgundy color on the fluke rays really catches the light just right. I'm always a fan of how she does patterns on tails as well. It's funny, when I first got into mermaiding I wasn't a fan of striped tails because I thought they looked too busy but once I saw Raven's work with patterns I changed my mind and now they are my favorite!

AniaR
05-26-2017, 12:30 AM
she's posted a few tails on her personal page but they arent watermarked or public yet but wow she's churning em out

AniaR
05-27-2017, 09:56 PM
If you haven't checked out their fanpage it's being posted on pretty regularly right now. I just picked up a head-dress! A pre-made tail is going to be listed soon

Mermaid Vee
05-27-2017, 10:30 PM
Just saw the one you bought Raina it matches you tails so well! Do you know what the tails colors will be?

AniaR
05-27-2017, 11:51 PM
Check out this really unique beauty that is for sale!
-BRAND NEW NEVER WORN.
-Ready to ship if purchased “as-is”
-This tail is one of Raven’s original designs. colors; minty blue, peachy coral, sandy creme and antique gold tones with earthy plum and teal accents.
-Foil mono fin perfect for tank performance. Extra flow-y fluke exactly like all of Raven’s personal tails.
-Drainage holes
-rounded scales, veil fluke, double ankle fins and split dorsal.
-We are happy to take the tail in smaller if needed, but it can not be let out.
-Raven would also like to make matching top/headdress. If interested, we can discuss pricing and design.
Measurements
Vertical Measurements-
Waist to hips: 8.5"
Waist to mid-thigh: 15"
Waist to knee: 25.5"
Waist to calf: 31.5"
Waist to ankle:40"
Waist to floor: 43"
Circumference-
Around waist: 28"
Around hips: 38"
Around mid-thighs: 32.5"
Around knees: 23"
Around calves: 24"
Around ankles: 14.5"
$3850 plus shipping
If interested please email us at MerbellaStudios@gmail.com

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18673307_1425561334166609_163331289997736874_o.jpg ?oh=2581f3369c43314208354b42347c822e&oe=59ABD641

https://scontent-ort2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.0-8/18699546_1425561380833271_1643724236662519405_o.jp g?oh=21a8f06463cba65ff86bc33c8761647c&oe=599DE87F

moomer
05-28-2017, 12:30 AM
Oh man. That is stunning.
I wish I had the spare cash. From just looking at the measurements, it looks like it could fit.
Dang. I hope it goes to a good home!!

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Mermaid Summerlilly
05-28-2017, 02:45 AM
Shooooot this is almost right for me but alas, I have no cash.

Mermaid Aria
05-28-2017, 06:10 PM
Her website and shop have their GRAND OPENING TOMORROW! I need those leggings she keeps posting as a teaser!

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Mer-Crazy
05-28-2017, 06:11 PM
I want one of the Merbella definition shirts :D

AniaR
05-28-2017, 06:29 PM
my body is ready, my wallet isn't. I am debt free right now but willing to go back slightly for these tights hahaha

Mermaid Aria
05-28-2017, 06:31 PM
my body is ready, my wallet isn't. I am debt free right now but willing to go back slightly for these tights hahaha
Same! I just came back from a trip to Boston and payday isn't till Friday but I'll make it work!


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saborigakusei
05-28-2017, 10:39 PM
The site's live!!!!

Did anyone get the discount code though? I signed up with my email and never got anything...

deepblue
05-28-2017, 10:50 PM
The site's live!!!!

Did anyone get the discount code though? I signed up with my email and never got anything...

I signed up when it was first posted about, but my discount code email just arrived 40 mins ago. :)

Mermaid Aria
05-28-2017, 10:55 PM
I got it! Bought leggings and a shirt!

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Mer-Crazy
05-28-2017, 11:09 PM
I got it... but because I was out at the time I was very distracted trying to place my order and totally forgot to use it...

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AniaR
05-28-2017, 11:20 PM
hmmm I didnt get the discount code email either!

Hydra1337
05-28-2017, 11:48 PM
I signed up but have no money to buy anything. PM me for the code if you didn't get it.

MermaidNerenia
05-28-2017, 11:55 PM
I picked up a crop top and set of leggings :) super thrilled I think this is obviously going to be a huge year for her. Launching a new branded line, hiring a new employee, having her tails and tank in a major movie. Im jazzed for her.

saborigakusei
05-28-2017, 11:57 PM
Thanks, Hydra! I actually just found it in spam haha. Oops.

AniaR
05-29-2017, 12:00 AM
pssst maybe send the code to people in PM it is meant to be a perk to people who signed up. ;)

AniaR
05-29-2017, 12:03 AM
I never did get it but I sent her a message to let her know.

I picked up:
41220
41221
41222

I did manage to catch up with her on the weekend too. She has a LOT going on for sure. Tory is kicking ass and pretty much just doing customer service 24/7 and replying to people constantly so that's a good thing. There's some difficult stuff she has to deal with, so I am just hoping she'll wake up and see that this was a big success and did really well.

Hydra1337
05-29-2017, 12:04 AM
When I can afford it I'm snatching up a pair of those leggings too. Leggings = Life

No problem, saborigakusei. Glad you found it anyway.

Ariel-Starfish
05-29-2017, 03:06 AM
I snatched up these:

41223

I feel like a kid on Christmas morning! ❤️

frozenbutterflywings
05-29-2017, 08:15 AM
I wanna get something but I don't know about the sizes. I'm afraid it won't fit.


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AniaR
05-29-2017, 12:47 PM
tyler is putting up a sizing chart today!

AniaR
05-29-2017, 01:53 PM
SIZING CHART IS UP

frozenbutterflywings
05-29-2017, 01:59 PM
Yay!


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frozenbutterflywings
05-29-2017, 02:02 PM
Is width the measurement of the waist?


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MermaidNerenia
05-29-2017, 02:53 PM
Damn, I was afraid of that. I ordered the wrong sizes. I hope I can change them.

frozenbutterflywings
05-29-2017, 03:40 PM
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170529/42d8ff4e581de72006a1de590d03cf6a.jpg this is what they told me for shirt sizing.


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MermaidNerenia
05-30-2017, 05:20 PM
They were able to adjust my order, im all taken care of. I am SUPER happy I got the tights, I just had cash pay out from a gig and put it right back in to getting them. I had been wondering what kind to wear under my tail when I get it.

frozenbutterflywings
06-03-2017, 09:46 AM
Day 790!
I can't wait to buy color changing scale bracers.
So happy for Raven and her online store. It's amazing at all the products being presented.


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AniaR
06-03-2017, 09:40 PM
yeah a third party is handling the online store I believe so it shouldn't affect anyone's mermaid tail wait time! I know she churned out a bunch this week!

MermaidNerenia
06-05-2017, 10:39 AM
Both my orders have already been shipped, one is mine and one is a gift, I will post photos as soon as I get them! I think they're scheduled for tomorrow which is my birthday!

Side note. Day 363.. I'm so close to my year mark!

MermaidNerenia
06-05-2017, 11:01 AM
I lied. They just showed up at my desk. I tried them on and I'm buying every damn pattern she releases in these leggings.

They are VERY comfy and fit is spot on! Like to a T. I love my crop top as well but be warned they will probably stretch with time but if you're larger busted size up. I'm a G and went with a L I would have been fine in an XL as well.

Shipping was crazy fast and good and I am excited to give my second set as a gift though after seeing the fit of the crop I may exchange it for a bigger size!

Seriously though, these leggings are everything. <3 <3 <3 Raven knocked this one outta the park.

Mermaid Aria
06-05-2017, 12:15 PM
My leggings are scheduled to arrive today! If they are awesome I'm totally gonna get the black ones too!

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AniaR
06-05-2017, 03:57 PM
my tracking info didnt seem to work maybe because I am canadian lol hopefully I get it soon too!

Ariel-Starfish
06-07-2017, 01:44 PM
I got my tracking from my first order days ago (placed a second one for a friend one day later) and the tracking info isen't moving anywhere.

MermaidNerenia
06-07-2017, 07:32 PM
Ignore me with no makeup, I took this as soon as I got back from work. Again, I adore these leggings and crop top. 41267