Morticia's silicone tail fundraiser

[spottedcatfish]

Morticia mermaid is doing a fundraising event to create some silicone tails. For about $700 she's offering a dragonskin silicone tail! I'd get on this as there are only 46 days left!

https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6fb7b?psid=b03ff36f6f1d42498133f487d860a75b&fb_ref=share__61shc2

[Jessica]

Didn't she start a raffle last year? I don't remember ever hearing about a winner, and I know a few mers on here had entered and probably sent $....

see here:
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?4152-Shadow-Fancy-RAFFLING-PREMIUM-TAIL!!!

[AniaR]

Yeah there was a thread somewhere explaining hers and kanti reasons about raffles

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[MerEmma]

Yeah, I've reached out to Kanti several times to try and get my money back but I still haven't heard from her.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Just wanted to personally say thank you, spottedcatfish, for sharing the fundraiser.

[spottedcatfish]

You're welcome Morticia Mermaid. I figured you needed some support.

[Miyu]

Yay! $700 is a great deal for a tail. It's a good thing you already collected all the other materials you need for these tails, so you can pass the savings on since you mostly only need silicone anyways :)

As a proud owner of several of Morticia's accessories, I can say that the other prizes are also very awesome! I am constantly amazed by her work, it's so beautiful <3

Morticia, I can't wait, I am so excited to see your tails and try them out! Your fluke designs are beautiful and all the awesome plans you have in store for these are just amazing.

[jvry8c]

Yeah, I've reached out to Kanti several times to try and get my money back but I still haven't heard from her.

Same here. feel a tad betrayed but that is the price you can pay (a $100 lesson for me this time) for blindly trusting someone on the internet. I would like to give her the benefit of the doubt and believe she bit off more than she could chew. At the end of the day it seems like she just took a good chunk of change from trusting people.

[AniaR]

You gotta Google people aliases or etsy blog names etc. If you do you'll see complaints. When kanti and I were having it out several people sent me forum posts not about mermaiding with complaints etc. But it just seemed like they wanted to fuel drama. Still the lesson is there. You can see their customer history. Look up mine and you'll see me stuff falls apart haha hence not selling it.

Mortician did you make mermaid Victoria's tail?

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[MerEmma]

Victoria made both her tails, I know because she has videos up on her YT of progress and how she did them. They're gorgeous though.

Morticia has told me that she's trying to reach Kanti for all of us...I really don't want to have made a mistake buying a raffle ticket, even if it's only $25. =\

Good luck with your fundraising, Morticia! :D

[AniaR]

I'm not sure why I thought she made them but for some reason I did lol

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[Morticia Mermaid]

Emma is correct, Victoria made her tails. And they certainly are lovely pieces of work.

I heard from kanti a couple days ago (after nearly 2 months). I'm trying to get my own money back (roughly $400). I asked her if it would be possible to get the funds back and haven't heard back from her after that.

[MerEmma]

Hopefully she'll pull through.

[Morticia Mermaid]

And I'd be more than happy to share/post pictures of my work (tails) if anyone is interested.

[Miyu]

Though Morticia's Neoprene tails I've seen are also lovely :) And the seamlessness, OMG :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

There's only one Seamless one so far. Owner has lost enough weight I need to take it in. She's supposed to be sending it to me for taking in in the next few weeks.

[Miyu]

Still. I am amazed at seamless Neoprene. :D

Is it the one I saw at the meetup? I think it was purple, but with my bad eyesight all I saw was black LOL

[Morticia Mermaid]

No, that one was Octavia's. I believe she's lent/given it to a co-worker of hers when she got her Finfolk tail

[Miyu]

Ah ok :D You make so many pretties it can be hard for me to keep track of LOL!

[jazz2453]

I've noticed Kanti has been working hard on many etsy orders. She recently updated her Facebook with photos of all of these masks. What a shame that she ins't going through with the raffle and hasn't even been updating her tutorial.

[Aziara]

Whatever happened with Kanti's old raffle? Is she still waiting for enough people to sign up, or is it no longer running? I bought a ticket months ago...

[Fifi Tigg]

I would like to see your work :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

Ok, I'll do a bit of a picture dump. Some of them are before shipping. Was hoping to get pictures, but haven't gotten them.

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Octavia's neoprene tail. I believe her Finfolk tail's paint design is kind of based on the same idea as this one
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Melu's Beta tail
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This one WAS originally mine, but it got sold to Flying Arrow Productions (acrobatic performing group) down in Florida.
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There are more, I just can't seem to find the pictures. They are probably on my old computer.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Melu's tail in action


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP80VcYKjCQ

[Miyu]

Morticia, that pink and purple one! IT'S GORGEOUS! And I love the flow on Melu's tail! :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

This was a custom order top. It was supposed to got with a steampunk mermaid tail. I got permission from the owner the have Miyu model it for me during a photo shoot last fall

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We decided on having laces up the one side to make sizing easier, and it added another steampunk touch to the back.
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The left strap has a shell inspired hook and eye clasp
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[AniaR]

You know a lot of mers had fabric or neoprene tails at merfest and it all the pics and video you really can't tell the difference from most vs silicone. A lot of people commented on my pics asking! I think it goes to show the quality of tails like this keep rising. I wish more people would go for these tails.I see so many jump right to silicone and then there's a huge learning curb.

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[Miyu]

I'm hoping to get myself into one of Morticia's neoprene tails as well :D I'd like to have at least one tail of every kind, for variety.

[Miyu]

Only 30 days left! I would get in on this, I've seen the completed sculpt up close... It's AMAZING! Soon we'll get to see it in silicone, yay! These are going to be some gorgeous tails!

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thanks Miyu. If there was anyone looking at getting the tail level perk, I can say I will have made at least 2 tails before starting on the reward tail. I'm hoping I have enough silicone to be able to make 3. I want to make sure I have the process down before starting on reward tails. And as a perfectionist, there are only bound to be a few minor flaws to each tail.

[Miyu]

This is true! Whoever claims it won't just be getting your first tail or even the second. You'll have worked out the kinks by the time you get started on the fundraiser tail.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Exactly

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[Morticia Mermaid]

I've also limited how many are available to claim. There's only 2 available

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[Miyu]

Ooh, two? I thought it was just one! I need to learn to read fine print sometimes LOL...

[Morticia Mermaid]

Lil. Yeah :p

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[Morticia Mermaid]

I have a very bit of exciting news :D I finally got a picture from the company that bought my old personal tail

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This lovely lady is a part of an international performing group in Florida called Flying Arrow Productions. They have decided they want to order several more tails from me :D

[Miyu]

Morticia was offering a couple of silicone tails for $700 for her fundraiser: https://fundrazr.com/campaigns/6fb7b?psid=b03ff36f6f1d42498133f487d860a75b&fb_ref=share__61shc2

Only 5 days left! :jawdrop:


Also, I've been getting to see first-hand the progress and development of her tails, they are going to AMAZING

[Mermaid Octavia]

No, that one was Octavia's. I believe she's lent/given it to a co-worker of hers when she got her Finfolk tail

I let my coworker use it since we're both the same size. n_n /late

[Pascal21M]

Please help her

[Pascal21M]

Plz

[Morticia Mermaid]

-lost- who help who

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[AniaR]

Just sent in 30$ <3 good luck! lemme know if it works because nothing happened after I went through paypal in the window

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thank you Pascal and Raina <3

[Pascal21M]

Please help her to arrive the 700 $

[Morticia Mermaid]

Wanted to share pictures of what is probably my greatest tail so far. (Picture dump)

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Sorry if there ended up being duplicates >.< Computer is loading slow

[Mermaid Adriel]

that's so cute *w*

[Pascal21M]

I cant even say it enough plz help her

[Pascal21M]

Can i get that tail?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Sorry Pascal. That tail is a custom ordered tail. It's being shipped out this morning to the owner.

[Mermaid Pickles]

I have a question. If I just wanted a neoprene tail skin, could you do that? My epic idea for a neoprene tail is to have it be red and silver. .....I would have to make a design.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Hey Pickles. I can totally make a skin for you. But, I'm not currently taking orders until the end of March. Been working non stop on orders since October and am going to be taking a break.

[deepblue]

I'm impressed with your neoprene tails. You're obviously a detail oriented artist, and you care about what you're doing. It makes me think your silicone tails are going to be just as impressive. Unfortunately, I can't take part in this fundraiser. I have no budget for anything this month. Perhaps next, but I see today is your final day.

Also, I think I'm going to by advice here on the forum and start my first tail from neoprene. Silicone can wait until I can afford it, for one thing, and I'm seeing some really nice neoprene ones out there.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Thank you Surly :)

Just got pictures from my last tail order. Mermaid Malibu (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaid-Malibu/748757238472556) of Sheroes Entertainment.

It's a very sunset inspired tail.

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[Morticia Mermaid]

That also makes custom order number 8 in just under a year :)

[Pascal21M]

When the customer of your fundraiser thing will get their goodies?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Shipping of international goodies takes quite a while. It really is all depending on customs departments. Shipping time for the first item I ever shipped over seas took close to a month for it to arrive to them. So patience :) It's getting there.

[Pascal21M]

Ok ill wait. Thank you

[spottedcatfish]

That tail looks great, and the customer looks really happy with it! I'm sure customer number 9 will be happy with her order too! ;) :mermaid kiss::rainbow:

[Morticia Mermaid]

More pictures :) SUPER proud of the fit of this tail. It looks incredible on her

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[MerAnthony]

Morticia I am very happy for you an glad to see things have turned around for the better for you. An yes I still have the tail you made me. Plus I did use it at the merfest. Your work has greatly inproved an love it. Fintastic job.

[PearlieMae]

Morticia, did you make her top as well?

[Morticia Mermaid]

No :) She made her own top. I think she did a great job with it

[deepblue]

lol the picture set up makes it look like she's dinner.

But- that tail paint job is great. Would you be open to telling how you did that? Is it silk screened, air brushed or?

[Morticia Mermaid]

It's a combination if airbrushed and hand painted

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[PearlieMae]

I'm jealous of that awesome kitchen, too!

[Morticia Mermaid]

Me too. I've got a tiny galley kitchen

[deepblue]

Me, three. That island she's on is dreamy... I'd love to prepare food in a kitchen where I don't have to put my hair up for fear of it catching fire because the stove is right behind me in close quarters!

[PearlieMae]

Mine is huge, but more of a craft production area rather than a food prep area. Thankfully I don't need much room to make a bowl of cereal!

[deepblue]

It's a combination if airbrushed and hand painted

Well it's amazing. I keep staring at the scales, they look like a laser printed job.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Hehe. Thank you Surly ^_^ I'm glad that at least at a distance they look good. Up close, patches aren't the greatest

[Miyu]

Yay! I love the new pics! It looks so great on her. I'm glad everyone likes the scales, LOL! It *is* quite a pretty tail... And she looks so happy in it!!! :D

[Morganna]

So....Sorry I'm easily confused...Is Morticia Mermaid SELLING tails for $700 or is she trying to RAISE $700 for a tail?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Hi Morganna. Both are correct actually. But the selling price is for a limited time. Once I have the first couple tails completed the price will be adjusted. $700 is the cost of materials remaining to be able to make at least 1 tail, as I have everything else I need.

Also want to state that I have had to start my fluke mold over as the other ended up having issues when I did the mold.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Also, I had to take my fiancee to the airport this morning so he can go back to the base in Cali :( So, finding myself in need of a distraction. That said, I'm not going to wait until the end of the month to start taking orders. If anyone was/is interested in ordering, please send a message to either here or my FB page

[Starfrit]

Hi Morticia! I sent you a message here on the forum a little while ago about a price quote on a tail. I'm really interested in ordering from you! (Although I'm still waiting on my tax return, which I should be getting back fairly soon!)

[Morticia Mermaid]

Hey Tieri :) I saw your message, still trying to get caught up on everything. I pretty much closed up the laptop while my guy was here (just got home from an 8 month deployment in Afghanistan T.T ) so I could spend time with him. But now that he's gone back to base, I'm getting depressed and plan on distracting myself with work.

I'll check out your design and let you know on pricing. The last couple orders I worked on have made me rethink some of my pricing and such. If I have any questions about your design, I'll make sure to ask in a private message :)

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Mermaid Melu here! Just wanted to say that I am the one with the SEAMLESS tail! YES it is seamless. It fits me like a second skin. Sadly I have lost a lot of weight since it was made, so it will have to be greatly brought in! BUT It is quite possibly the BEST thing I have ever experienced. I mean seriously. There are NO seams. Its SUPER SUPER comfortable. Like an extension of my body. It is light enough that I can easily get around on land alone and the flow in the water is just <3
If any one has thought about going neoprene, but is like me and doesnt have the time nor the SPACE it takes to make a tail, give Morticia a message <3 shes really good with updates and working every step of the way.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVSA43xjf1k&amp;feature=share&amp;list=UUfmEalTI0b zhYuxOLCsd5Fg&amp;index=1

[deepblue]

How on earth do you make a neoprene tail seamless? I know that might be, for all practical purposes, propietary knowledge. But if you care, Morticia, to divulge that secret, I assure you I don't plan to make a tail for anyone but myself and would use the knowledge only for my own tail. :D

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Amazing! I love how its jagged at the waist seam, like the scales.

[Morticia Mermaid]

Heh. I would Surly but, it took me months of research and testing (and a few hundred in cash) to get it worked out. And even know I'm still refining it ^^' Plus it's a little quirk that will make my tails unique, ya know? Like how you can look at a silicone and almost always tell exactly who made it.

Melu's tail was the first full tail test. And it has held up AMAZINGLY. When she can get it sent back for me to take it in, I'm going to be altering how I do it a bit.

[Mermaid Melusinah]

Heh. I would Surly but, it took me months of research and testing (and a few hundred in cash) to get it worked out. And even know I'm still refining it ^^' Plus it's a little quirk that will make my tails unique, ya know? Like how you can look at a silicone and almost always tell exactly who made it.

Melu's tail was the first full tail test. And it has held up AMAZINGLY. When she can get it sent back for me to take it in, I'm going to be altering how I do it a bit.

After a full season (summer) of swimming almost every day, it's held up AMAZING! It's like it's still the first swim. Can't wait to bring it out, get it altered and then use it for training and lighter days It's my first love, even though I have silicone too.

[deepblue]

Heh. I would Surly but, it took me months of research and testing (and a few hundred in cash) to get it worked out. And even know I'm still refining it ^^' Plus it's a little quirk that will make my tails unique, ya know? Like how you can look at a silicone and almost always tell exactly who made it.

Melu's tail was the first full tail test. And it has held up AMAZINGLY. When she can get it sent back for me to take it in, I'm going to be altering how I do it a bit.

Yes, I expected about that answer because you're a smart cookie, but I had to ask! lol

[Morticia Mermaid]

Got some more picture updates of the last tail order. Thought I'd share them here as well.

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[Morticia Mermaid]

More photos can be found on Mermaid Malibu's Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mermaid-Malibu/748757238472556)

[Morticia Mermaid]

I finally got another picture of my last personal tail, the one I had to sell, in it's new home with the performers of Flying Arrow Productions :)

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[Mermaid Adriel]

:jawdrop: it looks so realistic <3

[Morticia Mermaid]

:) Thank you. Both tails were a lot of hard work. And a lot of tears (and a few drops of blood, none got on the tail though) went into the pink and orange one. Was sad to see my personal tail go but, I just couldn't wear it anymore :( I've got permanent scars on my feet from the monofin.

[PearlieMae]

(One more post and you'll have 1000!)

The tails are beautiful! What monofin are you going with for your next tail? Did you cover that already?

[Morticia Mermaid]

O.o Hadn't even noticed so... -wewt 1000!

For my personal tail? I went with the Hydra. And I LOVE it. I don't run into leg or foot cramps like I did with the oceanika. It's near crystal clear in the water. And I LOVE the your feet are "off" the blade, if that makes sense? Like, the blade starts at the tip of your toes, not half way through your foot. Ya know?

I'm working on making a sequin tail for it, it will probably be painted though until I can either afford the sequins, or find someone who has them and is willing to trade :)

[PearlieMae]

Woohoo!!!

Your timing is impeccable, too...I was considering recutting the lexan on my home made monofin, but was wondering if I should have the feet off the fin - just like you described!

As thick and short as I am, I thought it would help elongate my look, but was wondering if there were any monofins (except for those weird blade types) that had the foot off the fin.

Thanks!

[Aziara]

Just be sure your foot pockets are stiff, else you won't have much control over your fin. You could always have lexan under most of your feet, just don't start widening it until you get further down. Make sense?

[PearlieMae]

That's what I'm doing, plus the lexan is doubled from my footplate down the center of the fluke. The modeling of the fluke and my heel fins should control any tendency for lateral movement. :D

[Morticia Mermaid]

Another picture from Mermaid Malibu. Did you guys know she is actually one of the Sheroes Entertainment mermaids? :D How cool is that!

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[Morticia Mermaid]

Just got ANOTHER incredible photo from Malibu. This one is seriously amazing. And it's one that I find my self thinking that it is hard to believe that I made it.

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[Starfrit]

I ADORE how that fluke looks in the water. It's so long and flowy! You did an excellent job on the blended waist, too!

I have to ask, what kind of monofin is in the fluke?

[Mermaid Wesley]

from the top picture I would say a rapid?

[Morticia Mermaid]

Yep. It'd a rapid

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