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SeaGlass Siren
09-14-2014, 03:12 PM
my russian friend just showed me these images of cosplay mermaid tails from this girl but i can't seem to find out more info. like what material she uses (looks like silicone though)... not sure if she's known either, but she's known as a cosplay master. has anyone heard of her?

https://pp.vk.me/c617425/v617425720/15e74/EowwSO4x90k.jpg

https://pp.vk.me/c617425/v617425720/15ea3/fgFOBZyFa3E.jpg

https://pp.vk.me/c617716/v617716720/1c1a1/Dm3QB0gP7KM.jpg

https://pp.vk.me/c617716/v617716720/1c157/YuShvZMEoL0.jpg

AniaR
09-14-2014, 05:28 PM
Wow

Mermaid Galene
09-14-2014, 05:45 PM
OMG, that green mersuit is amazing!

Mermaid Corabelle
09-14-2014, 05:52 PM
The fins on that last pic! So cool!

Ondine
09-14-2014, 06:15 PM
That's awesome, love those fins!

jukumerboii
09-14-2014, 06:18 PM
I saw these on Instagram

MerEmma
09-14-2014, 06:26 PM
That green one has the EXACT Loreena fluke I swear from Finfolk...looks very spot on. I wonder how it came to be? At any rate, great work from them so far.

Seraphina Suds
09-14-2014, 06:32 PM
I was thinking the same thing, Emma. I love the outfit as a whole though.

Green Tea Mermaid
09-16-2014, 01:58 AM
I am pretty sure the green mersuit is a Nami from League of Legends cosplay.

Mermaid Kassandra
09-16-2014, 04:58 AM
Oh I really like what she's doing!
Maybe we can ask her if she wants to join the forum?
It can be one step to know her :)

Mermaid Octavia
09-16-2014, 10:32 AM
That green one has the EXACT Loreena fluke I swear from Finfolk...looks very spot on. I wonder how it came to be? At any rate, great work from them so far.

I thought that too. It's really, really similar, if not exact. O-o

SeaGlass Siren
09-16-2014, 11:44 AM
I WONDER TOO.. EXCEPT I CAN'T FIND HER...

my friend on facebook was the one who sent me the images. when i tried facebook stalking her i couldnt find her

SeaGlass Siren
09-16-2014, 11:45 AM
I am pretty sure the green mersuit is a Nami from League of Legends cosplay.
well she IS a cosplayer so maybe..... just maybee...

PearlieMae
09-16-2014, 12:01 PM
Wow! I can't imagine that jacket will be very comfortable, heat-wise, after a while, but WOW!

And I thought my side fins were too big...that looks great!

Mermaid Wesley
09-16-2014, 01:53 PM
I'm sure she made the fluke match finfolk intentionally. She probably saw it and liked it and made it for herself. That's fine as long as she doesn't sell it :)


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Starfrit
09-16-2014, 02:13 PM
Yeah, it doesn't look 100% exact to the Loreena fluke, but it definitely looks really heavily referenced/inspired. Normally I'd be wary about that sort of the thing, but it seems to just be for a personal project.

I am so in love with those massive hip fins! :swoon:

Atlantisblue
02-12-2015, 02:44 PM
The suit looks awesome :o

Eva MerCrystal
02-16-2015, 03:58 PM
https://pp.vk.me/c624919/v624919720/1b6ee/F5bJ8dRn4Aw.jpg
Not bad)

Eva MerCrystal
02-16-2015, 04:04 PM
https://pp.vk.me/c323519/v323519720/d272/dkm54Dn0CRc.jpg
https://pp.vk.me/c623930/v623930720/47a8/MjycB-M8SkQ.jpg
Do you know ?! Realy ?)) She made this cosplay... so may be she is cosplay...maker ?)

Raayvhen
02-18-2015, 01:19 AM
Anyone else feel like this "Eva MerCrystal" is probably Ksenia?

Mermaid Momo
02-18-2015, 01:46 AM
*raises fluke* I do.
I just didn't want to jump to conclusions in case they are just a new forum member. but their posts seem... odd to me.

Raayvhen
02-18-2015, 02:00 AM
And considering they've only posted on threads concerning this tailmaker...

Mermaid Harmony
02-18-2015, 03:25 AM
woah woah woah, in a whole other thread people were ready to throw this lady to the lions for copying, and now everyone likes her work? That thread was a mile long, I only have a minute, but I can search for it in the morning, everyone was angry. I think she does great stuff, and that jacket is to melt over (as I said in the other thread as well).
Sometimes the tides turn too fast for me to catch.

Mermaid Harmony
02-18-2015, 03:26 AM
http://mernetwork.com/index/showthread.php?9965-Russian-Tail-Maker-Etsy&highlight=russian
Found it, because it was bothering me.

Raayvhen
02-18-2015, 03:28 AM
This thread was before her copying. 95% of these posts are from last September, also like I said, I believe this "Eva" is the tailmaker defending herself.

Meronica
02-18-2015, 01:13 PM
I am almost certain that Eva is the tailmaker defending herself (as certain as I can be without confirming it firsthand). I believe Ksenia Evteeva calls her tail making business Evatail as well.


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Mermaid Momo
02-22-2015, 11:13 PM
And didn't this Eva just disappear off the forum after these posts too?

Yulia
03-10-2015, 06:51 PM
Come on... Really?
It's (almost) a direct copy.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11006460_10153704194514119_6574920548854047638_n.j pg?oh=a7a9f544febb387eda00c92fd0fbb802&oe=5575AD1B&__gda__=1435701374_ce1ee8c3faecc2b70985ae4981a8793 ahttp://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11018419_903179559733478_590766716_n.jpg

Elle
03-10-2015, 06:55 PM
Come on... Really?
It's (almost) a direct copy.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11006460_10153704194514119_6574920548854047638_n.j pg?oh=a7a9f544febb387eda00c92fd0fbb802&oe=5575AD1B&__gda__=1435701374_ce1ee8c3faecc2b70985ae4981a8793 ahttp://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11018419_903179559733478_590766716_n.jpg


That tail is so ridiculously flat.......I have this feeling she doesn't use a monofin. It's like just a piece of lexan or something.

Fifi Tigg
03-10-2015, 07:10 PM
Come on... Really?
It's (almost) a direct copy.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/11006460_10153704194514119_6574920548854047638_n.j pg?oh=a7a9f544febb387eda00c92fd0fbb802&oe=5575AD1B&__gda__=1435701374_ce1ee8c3faecc2b70985ae4981a8793 ahttp://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11018419_903179559733478_590766716_n.jpg
OMG! That's my tail :(

Mer-Crazy
03-10-2015, 07:35 PM
OMG! That's my tail :(
No Fifi. That is a crappy, shit quality attempt at an imitation of your tail. Your tail is amazing.

OceanRose
03-10-2015, 07:41 PM
That tail is so ridiculously flat.......I have this feeling she doesn't use a monofin. It's like just a piece of lexan or something.


I'm wondering whether she's going to insert the monofin later via the bottom of the fluke and then seal it (but took the photo without it to make it look nicer?)

Mermaid Jaffa
03-10-2015, 07:45 PM
2nd photo looks like either a Fin Fun monofin or a Magictail one.

Fifi, I just watched your Merbellas swim at the beach, you look so natural!

Mermaid Mystery
03-10-2015, 09:26 PM
she's had that tail for a while and I assume was just repainting it today, but Fifi's tail has also been in existence a long time too.


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Mermaid Mystery
03-10-2015, 09:32 PM
Okay so the first initial picture of the tail was posted 21 weeks ago, which is almost 5 months. http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/c79afed4e6e610ed7a6e1dd947a0567c.jpg
namiko unboxed the tail ten months ago
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/10/53573d53e08b3a4285360eee86321636.jpg


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Yulia
03-17-2015, 02:09 PM
I'm sorry but the "skin blending" on that tail just look like a dirty diaper.

Meronica
03-17-2015, 04:27 PM
I see a banana-shaped Fin Fun-esque looking monofin in that tail. I wouldn't try swimming in that....


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Mermaid Mystery
06-05-2015, 03:22 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/06/05/2193b77024c6333e81c4ce02f706568d.jpg

Yulia
06-24-2015, 09:19 AM
Newer tails looks a bit better?


https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xap1/t51.2885-15/e15/11190261_1490166281274705_232069137_n.jpg
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11374770_640319532767882_729229528_n.jpghttps://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11335849_102017343474312_1330668571_n.jpg
https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xfa1/t51.2885-15/e15/11355311_697713633688705_1953085489_n.jpghttps://scontent.cdninstagram.com/hphotos-xaf1/t51.2885-15/e15/11242612_866091596762071_1275109577_n.jpg

Mermaid Kelda
06-24-2015, 10:58 AM
The little scales on the veins look like they're copied from FF.

Yulia
06-24-2015, 11:01 AM
The little scales on the veins look like they're copied from FF.
Yep, the sculpt is totally like the Finfolks new details.

Keiris
06-24-2015, 12:58 PM
WOW! Those new tails are fantastic! That jacket is so cool too! I'd love to see someone wear just the jacket out with jeans or a skirt or something. She's a very talented girl by the look of her Cosplay stuff.

Yulia
06-24-2015, 01:47 PM
They look good yes, but how is the quality? :thinks:
The fluke still looks a bit thin.

Kitson
06-26-2015, 05:52 AM
Hi everyone. The purple tail was ordered by me . I just received it yesterday . It is very beautiful . Not yet try in water / wear it.

Merman Arion
06-26-2015, 08:11 AM
Hi everyone. The purple tail was ordered by me . I just received it yesterday . It is very beautiful . Not yet try in water / wear it.

I would love to see pictures! :D

SeaGlass Siren
06-26-2015, 08:42 AM
^ yes please!

Keiris
06-26-2015, 12:19 PM
Congratulations HoneyBee and WELCOME to the forum!!!

Kitson
06-27-2015, 06:09 AM
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Ashe
06-27-2015, 06:17 AM
Very pretty, honeybeejoyce :) Welcome!

Kitson
06-27-2015, 06:20 AM
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AnnaAbyss
06-27-2015, 06:50 AM
Great going guys, you just hated on the tail someone got. Real classy. Why are people so pissed anyway if someone copied another tailmaker's design? You can't copyright it. Jesus, there's allowed to be tails which look the same or similar. -__-
Honeybeejoyce, your new tail is very beautiful. c:

Yulia
06-27-2015, 07:11 AM
We're not hating on the tail, it's a pretty fluke.
But I'm mad with the tailmakers way of dealing with things. There is a difference between making something you made up and it's similar to something else, and looking at someone else's work and thinking "I want to do THAT". Or as before, having a customer specifically wanting the loreena or angler fluke but not wanting to pay fill price for a Finfolk or Merbella. That is copying.
I can see that Evteeva has the ability to make original stuff, she isn't a terrible sculptor.

AniaR
06-27-2015, 10:45 AM
Man Raven sure starts trends doesn't she? Everyone makes bracers now and copies her Atlantis tops. Finfolk get copied a lot now too .

I'm always happy for people when they finally get mermaid tails but I have a whole list of tail makers I've blacklisted .

PearlieMae
06-27-2015, 11:42 AM
I can relate...sort of.

Echidna
06-27-2015, 11:56 AM
Pretty tail.

And welcome Honeybee!
Where are you going to swim in HK, Repulse Bay?

Kitson
06-27-2015, 12:02 PM
Pretty tail.

And welcome Honeybee!
Where are you going to swim in HK, Repulse Bay?


gonna find a swimming pool to try and have some photo shooting first . as Hong Kong not easy to find a place with sea water.

Seatan
06-27-2015, 03:01 PM
Great going guys, you just hated on the tail someone got. Real classy. Why are people so pissed anyway if someone copied another tailmaker's design? You can't copyright it. Jesus, there's allowed to be tails which look the same or similar. -__-
Honeybeejoyce, your new tail is very beautiful. c:

Um... How is it not classy to point out when someone is copying a design? And actually, you CAN copyright exact designs with very specific details. I am always the first person to point out that there is nothing new under the sun and that general things can have occurred to many people (such as making scale bracers with fins) but when something is just a blatant copy, it's not cool. We used to have this problem in the Asian Ball Jointed Doll community--people would do exact replicas of dolls rather than create their own fresh ideas. The tail is lovely and I am very happy for its owner. On the otter hand, I still don't think it is right when a tailmaker blatantly rips off someone else's designs. And please try and tell me that top isn't a rip off of Raven.

PearlieMae
06-27-2015, 03:51 PM
BRAVA! :clap: Exactly!

AnnaAbyss
06-28-2015, 01:54 AM
People on this forum get their panties tied in knots over someone copying another person's tail design. People copy Splash and H2o tails all the time and I happen to be copying the tails from the movie Mermaids. Why? Because I love it and none of my original designs felt right. Hello Seavanna, it happens everywhere.

Seatan
06-28-2015, 02:27 AM
People on this forum get their panties tied in knots over someone copying another person's tail design. People copy Splash and H2o tails all the time and I happen to be copying the tails from the movie Mermaids. Why? Because I love it and none of my original designs felt right. Hello Seavanna, it happens everywhere.

Those are replicas of tails from media, not from individual artists who sell their work within a community. There is a difference between making a Superman costume to honor the fact that you really love Superman and to take an original custom designed outfit, replicate it, and sell it. One is a recognizable icon that you are giving a nod to--the other is something that other people could mistake as yours when it is, in fact, someone else's. Though both, technically, are copyright infringement, to say that there is no difference is really not fair. We all know who invented Superman. Not everybody would be able to recognize that top as Merbella's, so Raven might not get the credit for creating the design. Also, not to be rude, but I would say the person getting upset is you. You are the one using terms like "great going guys" and "panties tied in knots" and saying "hello, [person's name]," all of which are rather sarcastic terms. All we are doing is saying that if some individual creates something truly special and is trying to make a living crafting it, that it's not fair to replicate their exact designs rather than changing it up enough to call your own. I'm not sure why you think there is something wrong with us wanting to look out for the people who put such hard work into creating these beautiful tail designs that we love.

AnnaAbyss
06-28-2015, 07:43 AM
I'm not upset at all. I just don't see why someone has to nitpick things like tiny scales towards the top of the fluke looking too much like a FinFolk tail. I think Ksenia makes beautiful tails. And I'm pretty sure there isn't a rule that says you can't use sarcasm...

AniaR
06-28-2015, 11:21 AM
People copy Splash and H2o tails all the time

in both cases the team that created them 100% endorse the public making their own versions. I've personally asked the splash tail team in person, and the h20 tail team online. I think it's pretty standard in ever art related community that people try to be original and members get annoyed when people make carbon copies. It's not like some new thing or unique to just the mermaid world :p this is the woman who made exact copies down to the last details of merbellas tails and defended it by saying Raven charges too much so it gave her a right lol.

Mermaid Cascada
06-28-2015, 11:23 AM
Congrats Honeybeejoyce! That's a very beautiful tail! Gorgeous pics as well! <3

@AnnaAbyss- Things like tiny scales towards the top of the fluke and down the fluke rays was something that was exclusive to finfolk. Things like that become a signature for tailmakers and they bring in business because of that very reason. It's great to be innovative and to take someone else's ideas and put your own spin on it so it as seen as unique and as yours; however, when people start blatantly copying another's work, they could potentially be hurting the original artist, because that uniqueness of the original artists work and innovation is gone. Also, this community being as small as it is, copying can and most likely will have a negative impact. As an artist, I would hate for any of my ideas or designs to be copied, all my hard work in coming up with the design all for the credit to be given to someone else. There has to be a line drawn somewhere. It's just not okay. Sarcasm can also come off a bit rude, especially when used in a condescending tone/way.

Triton-Mahtlinnie
06-28-2015, 12:14 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the only Finfolk fluke that used that "scales get smaller on the fluke" was this fluke design? [link] (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fd/f6/db/fdf6db0091cee609a001e382788f9eea.jpg)

Because, other than the whole "scales decrease in size" the two look absolutely nothing alike and I really don't see the resemblance at all.

Merman Arion
06-28-2015, 12:24 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought the only Finfolk fluke that used that "scales get smaller on the fluke" was this fluke design? [link] (https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/fd/f6/db/fdf6db0091cee609a001e382788f9eea.jpg)

Because, other than the whole "scales decrease in size" the two look absolutely nothing alike and I really don't see the resemblance at all.

Actually, I think it's about this design :

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PearlieMae
06-28-2015, 04:16 PM
I made smaller scales thatwent down into my fluke, but not as small as this, because I was laying individual scales, and I didn't sculpt ultra tiny scales into the veining.

AnnaAbyss
06-28-2015, 11:36 PM
Real fish like goldfish often have scales which get smaller towards their fins. It shouldn't be an issue for someone to want to incorporate that feature into their own tail. FinFolk don't own that feature. To be honest I want to do it on my next tail.

Echidna
06-28-2015, 11:58 PM
Fish, snakes, etc, have scales that gradually get smaller and smaller toward the tail end.
This is how I did my tails, as well.

I hadn't heard of Finfolk doing it, but when you look at the pic, you can see it's a very special, artistic twist that is not found commonly, i.e. ultrasmall, scales "bleeding" into the fluke veins (making it look a bit like intricate jewelry).
They did this as a touch of their own.

The whole discussion is about stealing such individual, artistic touches on purpose.
Stop being obtuse?

ShyMer
06-29-2015, 12:20 AM
Except some people believe that using small scales on the fluke is copying Finfolk. It is important to clarify the difference, as some people haven't made that distinction yet. Anna is bringing up a valid point that nobody else said yet.

I think this rabbit tail could be the start of an excellent examination of the difference between blatant copies and different interpretations.

AniaR
06-29-2015, 08:26 AM
Pretty much how I feel. Everyone on here is OK with copying til it happens to them

Arella
06-29-2015, 08:50 AM
You said it. Creating carbon copies of another artist's work and creating your own version of a very well known work (like something in the media like Splash or H2O) are in different leagues. Splash and H2O aren't losing money because you make a tail like theirs, they don't sell tails and you're not trying to pass it off as the original Splash or H2O tail. When you copy another artists design because a client wanted it, you are in short stealing that potential business from the original designer.

Mermaid Riia
06-29-2015, 02:19 PM
Why wont anyone say she copied Kariel? She did the small scales on fluke first lol :D just teasing you guys! Come on peeps. I see she has done some copying yes but the recent tails are not total rip offs so give her a chance. We would need a potetial tailmaker, not in Eu but close still. I believe she didn't sell those copies? So it's more like being a hardcore fan than profiting on someone elses work right? Maybe she used familiar designs to perfect her skills before doing own work? Who knows. She wont match Raven's/FF's quality, atleast not yet. Not being rude here but realistic. Their work is so well put together only few can join that club

Edit edit

Just noticed that on her "small scales on fluke veins" design she has thicker veins with loads of scales on both sides of fluke. Have never seen that. Just saying.

Echidna
06-29-2015, 02:34 PM
I believe she didn't sell those copies?

Of course she sold them.
And she openly admitted making the copies on purpose, because her clients cannot afford the original.
There are loads of people around who find this completely okay, it seems.

I wonder how you would think about it if it was YOUR personal tail you designed and made by yourself, and then someone sells a carbon copy.
Lack of empathy, much?

Mermaid Cascada
06-29-2015, 02:42 PM
I used the scales on the tail as an example. Not only has she copied the scales, but flukes, tops, and bracers as well. They look like almost exact copies. It's not just about the scales guys. Please look at the whole picture.

AniaR
06-29-2015, 03:30 PM
For me I just decide not to give people like this my money. There are people I'll never promote or endorse either.

tamallama
06-29-2015, 05:52 PM
While it looks like she does have some skill I can't help but feel like her tails look very thin and flimsy. Especially the flukes. Is it just me?

Mermaid Momo
06-29-2015, 06:18 PM
While it looks like she does have some skill I can't help but feel like her tails look very thin and flimsy. Especially the flukes. Is it just me?
The flukes looks flimsy to me too. Are these silicone? the flukes look like latex to me (because a lot of latex tails are dull like that while most of the silicone tails I've seen have shadows, highlights, and some sheen to it)

tamallama
06-29-2015, 06:34 PM
The flukes looks flimsy to me too. Are these silicone? the flukes look like latex to me (because a lot of latex tails are dull like that while most of the silicone tails I've seen have shadows, highlights, and some sheen to it)

She claims she uses Dragonskin Silicone

Mermaid Riia
06-29-2015, 11:44 PM
For me I just decide not to give people like this my money. There are people I'll never promote or endorse either.

This one right here! Agreed.

I don't mind if my current or any future tail were copied. They are still cheap rip offs and I would have the original. In my eyes it doesn't lessen the tail if it's copied. That's my feelings on it, But yes, I do understand why people feel bad and get upset. So please don't try to suggest I lack in empathy. That's just rude. Like we know everyone is different and some take it more personally than others.

I did not know she stated that about her copying either. That changes things a lot that she purposely aimed to do it.

AnnaAbyss
06-29-2015, 11:54 PM
This one right here! Agreed.

I don't mind if my current or any future tail were copied. They are still cheap rip offs and I would have the original. In my eyes it doesn't lessen the tail if it's copied. That's my feelings on it, But yes, I do understand why people feel bad and get upset. So please don't try to suggest I lack in empathy. That's just rude. Like we know everyone is different and some take it more personally than others.

Amen, yo!

Yulia
08-18-2015, 06:04 AM
Newest picture on instagram shows a clear copy of another Merbella tail, the Rainbow one, plus a copy of her top. I was hoping she would stop with the copying.
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Mermaid Riia
08-18-2015, 06:44 AM
Newest picture on instagram shows a clear copy of another Merbella tail, the Rainbow one, plus a copy of her top. I was hoping she would stop with the copying.
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Ok I know what I said before but yeah.. That is getting way out of hand now. That is such a CLEAR copy...
Darn I had hope for her.

Mermaid Kassandra
08-18-2015, 09:40 AM
It isn't just a matter of copying (although I must admit is surely important) but also the quality of what she makes is really poor!

I don't know if I'm the only one but to me the silicone of her tails is always thinner than the previous tail she made.

And yes this is a clear copy but I don't know if you can notice that this is a bad copy you can see clearly the difference between Raven's fins shape and those

Mermaid Mystery
08-18-2015, 11:15 AM
that other tail is so tiny! it's a shame that it's a direct copy.

Yulia
08-18-2015, 12:38 PM
Here's a picture from the original, the top is like a 100% direct copy.


https://scontent-arn2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/v/t1.0-9/10958726_852950518094363_5048937335810639693_n.jpg ?oh=2be3ed4259f0ffee0189e750f97d9770&oe=56787782

Mermaid Mystery
08-18-2015, 03:24 PM
this is so frustrating

Yulia
08-18-2015, 03:34 PM
The fin placement is also exactly the same.
Sure sure, get inspired how much you want, the fluke isn't the same, but there's a freaking limit


https://i1.wp.com/utterberg.net/upload/img/201502130004-10842108_10205894573063116_7214308798983050379_o.j pg?zoom=2

Mermaid Kassandra
08-18-2015, 04:29 PM
Yes but someone said the fluke shape is the same of one of the new flukes of the twins of FF.

Yulia
08-18-2015, 04:38 PM
Nah, only some details.

AniaR
08-18-2015, 05:10 PM
Is this still even a debate? She openly admits to copying lol.

Mermaid Kassandra
08-18-2015, 05:24 PM
Is this still even a debate? She openly admits to copying lol.


Nah it's just "stating this is copying" everything is ok I think 😁

Meronica
08-18-2015, 09:11 PM
I think we should just roll our eyes at this girl because the difference in quality is so huge that the copying almost isn't even an issue, lol.

Maybe I should print out a life-size image of a Merbellas tail on construction paper and stable it around my legs. It's the same thing, right? LOL.


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Yulia
08-19-2015, 07:55 AM
Thing is she's so much cheaper, people will buy anyway.

Gawd I wish we had better european tailmakers.

Komang
08-20-2015, 12:06 PM
Thing is she's so much cheaper, people will buy anyway.

Gawd I wish we had better european tailmakers.

Another copy. This tail popular.

32398

Merman Arion
08-20-2015, 12:15 PM
There is not enough facepalm for me about the last post just made.. :doh:

I can vouch for Fifi, the owner behind the Busselton mermaids. She's a lot of good things and certainly NOT a copycat [emoji34]

MerEmma
08-20-2015, 01:11 PM
I don't see that as a copy at all...slightly similar in color and it may look closer in different lighting but it's a unique fluke (and Fifi can customize flukes to any shape as far as I know) with different colors and thick, different colored veins.

Elodea the Mermaid
08-20-2015, 01:31 PM
Another copy. This tail popular.


I don't see even the slightest resemblance. The colors are completely different, there are thick veins and, and the fluke curves in with a rounded shape and has that cool fringe effect. Maybe you posted the wrong picture and meant to post a different tail? I know I have lots of pictures saved for inspiration. Maybe you should double-check?

Mermaid Clara
08-20-2015, 02:30 PM
Another copy. This tail popular.

32398

That is not a copy of the MerBellas' tail. Fifi the owner of BusseltonMermaids isn't copying, if you actually look closely that isn't the finished fluke because there is still the white neoprene showing on the sides.


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Mermaid Wesley
08-20-2015, 03:35 PM
Ok Komang, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt but you came on the forum, made an account, didn't introduce yourself, and only made this post accusing an active member of copying a merbellas tail.
It wouldn't surprise me if you're the tailmaker in question here, but if not
I would encourage you to go introduce yourself in the appropriate subforum



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Elodea the Mermaid
08-20-2015, 03:36 PM
Ok Komang, I'll give you the benefit of the doubt but you came on the forum, made an account, didn't introduce yourself, and only made this post accusing an active member of copying a merbellas tail.
It wouldn't surprise me if you're the tailmaker in question here, but if not
I would encourage you to go introduce yourself in the appropriate subforum



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I had that thought too! I thought I was just being paranoid, but I completely agree.

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Echidna
08-20-2015, 03:38 PM
^^pretty much.

Saelyyia
08-20-2015, 03:45 PM
I had the same feeling as well =/

Mermaid Wesley
08-20-2015, 04:02 PM
And just a because tails are similar, that doesn't make them copies.

This is the closest to a potential copy:

https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/616459_598875290168555_172866303_o.jpg

But there are many tails with this same color scheme.


http://i.imgur.com/5RP9ixG.jpg

http://orig15.deviantart.net/a2e6/f/2013/151/2/9/29d2d4c67a9b808b62dff3a1ff6858c5-d677agx.jpg

https://40.media.tumblr.com/f646bd6be2866e6726b4ffb544db70cb/tumblr_nr1zniIpyj1rcrguuo1_500.jpg

These are all a bit similar as well

https://36.media.tumblr.com/8e8abceec11d0f1dd69e57a17afda21a/tumblr_nt37ogMwEI1tg0qpoo1_500.jpg

https://mermaidtailcollection.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/1015891_544140295622765_1183340480_o.jpg

https://mermaidtailcollection.files.wordpress.com/2015/07/skc3a4rmavbild-2015-04-14-kl-12-33-18.png

https://scontent-ams3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11058270_495835383913738_6021572389233616353_n.jpg ?oh=5dd0630a05e064451575d91086932347&oe=55E6BB1D


My point is: similar color schemes are going to happen. That isn't copying. Copying is a lot easier to spot and is especially wrong when the copier is undercutting the people they are copying and selling their knockoffs for cheap.


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Yulia
08-20-2015, 04:23 PM
Omg i just checked that busdelton chick's instagram and she copied the splash tail!!!!'''''

Merman Arion
08-20-2015, 04:32 PM
Omg i just checked that busdelton chick's instagram and she copied the splash tail!!!!'''''

Yulia................ :doh:

Fifi is behind Busselton Mermaids.

AniaR
08-20-2015, 04:32 PM
Bahaha omg really? Do people not know Iona can tell when you use proxies???

AniaR
08-20-2015, 04:33 PM
Arion, yulia has a Fifi tail she's being funny lol

Merman Arion
08-20-2015, 04:35 PM
Arion, yulia has a Fifi tail she's being funny lol

It took me a while to get that.... I feel so silly now

:shame:

Mermaid Wesley
08-20-2015, 04:36 PM
It took me a while to get that.... I feel so silly now

:shame:

Its ok, sarcasm is hard over the internet hehe

PearlieMae
08-20-2015, 04:54 PM
http://replygif.net/i/88.gif

Yulia
08-20-2015, 05:04 PM
Haha yes I was just kidding Xd
I like that you fell for it though Arion

Mermaid Wesley
08-21-2015, 04:36 AM
Pearlieeeeeee owwww my abs I'm laughing


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Fifi Tigg
08-21-2015, 08:35 AM
OMG I needed a good laugh!

PearlieMae
08-21-2015, 10:32 AM
I try ;)

Mermaid Mystery
08-27-2015, 04:13 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/5210d230a840961dc2915a50703d4785.jpg hmm...

Mermaid Kassandra
08-27-2015, 05:32 PM
I think she posted this pic because we were talking about bad quality (we thought her silicone tails were too thin and in my opinion there ARE too thin) and here she gave us the proof...

After seen that and reading the messages above I'm almost more than sure she's reading this thread...

Mermaid Sirenia
08-27-2015, 07:04 PM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/a0248b09463cc77f48f24b450364324a.jpg

Also going to point out that this is basically Syrena's finfolk tail on a different fluke.. even down to the gold scale tipping

Mermaid Kassandra
08-28-2015, 01:07 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/a0248b09463cc77f48f24b450364324a.jpg

Also going to point out that this is basically Syrena's finfolk tail on a different fluke.. even down to the gold scale tipping


Oh fins you're right!

Mermaid Momo
08-30-2015, 10:54 AM
http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/27/a0248b09463cc77f48f24b450364324a.jpg

Also going to point out that this is basically Syrena's finfolk tail on a different fluke.. even down to the gold scale tipping

I thought it was Syrena at first look !

And yeah she's on the forum , I remember a bit ago when we first started talking about her a certain account showed up .

I mean there's nothing wrong with lurking the forums and wanting to be incognito ; but at least look at the criticism you're receiving and change ! Use the many threads here about tailmaking to your advantage


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