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01-07-2015, 08:45 PM
Sherielle

No lie, I love the tiger one.
01-07-2015, 09:02 PM
Mermaid Saoirse

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Selene

Merbellas did a lilly pad top last year when she made her Koi tail :)
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Ah! Thank you! I was unsure which was why I didn't want to outright declare anything. It's absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks to everyone who commented about my design! It took me a while to decide on that look, but I definitely knew I wanted freckles on the top.

SeaVixen all of your designs look really cool! The gold/black/red looks really gorgeous <3
01-07-2015, 09:30 PM
Gingersnaps

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Saoirse

Ah! Thank you! I was unsure which was why I didn't want to outright declare anything. It's absolutely gorgeous!

Thanks to everyone who commented about my design! It took me a while to decide on that look, but I definitely knew I wanted freckles on the top.

SeaVixen all of your designs look really cool! The gold/black/red looks really gorgeous <3

I would love a top like that! haha I to dont like swimming in the ocean either, I'm actually freaked out by large fish and things. SO I'll just be a river or a pond mermaid who befriends the ducklings and salamanders~
01-08-2015, 09:09 AM
Mermaid Martha

I have ordered a $1200 tail and it should arrive soon so I can let you know how well it holds up!
Those designs are lovely Seavixen! I really like the top two!
01-08-2015, 09:58 AM
AmbrGlows

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Martha

I have ordered a $1200 tail and it should arrive soon so I can let you know how well it holds up!
Those designs are lovely Seavixen! I really like the top two!

What color did you pick?
01-08-2015, 11:58 AM
Vrindavana Starfish

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Originally Posted by SeaVixen

I would just go for the full silicone $2500 if it were me. That's actually what I did lol. I can't wait for it to get here. It was supposed to come today but it didn't so now I'm anxious. I don't know where it is :S the tracking number is invalid. I had a dentist appointment today and came home immediately and beat the mail lady to my house and waited but she was empty handed :( :(

Yeah, a major appeal of the silicone light tail (aside from being great for travel) was that I hoped it would be much less expensive. I think I'll probably put more effort into creating a really incredible fabric tail, and save the silicone one for when I'm living near the ocean again and can put it to much more use.
01-09-2015, 04:39 AM
Mermaid Martha

I went for gold however MerNation offered to add extra colour for extra and I chose to do that. This will be my first silicone tail so I wanted it to be lighter and thinner to start off then maybe progress to the $2500. The price was a factor was well as its cheaper it is perfect for me now. But I will post on here as soon as it arrives so I can let you know what it's like!
01-09-2015, 03:50 PM
Talia

I did a review for the Mernation top that I got. Here it is.
01-09-2015, 04:06 PM
Mermaid Martha

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Originally Posted by Talia

I did a review for the Mernation top that I got. Here it is.

That's great! Thank you for sharing. It looks perfect. Pretty colour too!
01-09-2015, 05:39 PM
Seraphina Suds

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Martha

I went for gold however MerNation offered to add extra colour for extra and I chose to do that. This will be my first silicone tail so I wanted it to be lighter and thinner to start off then maybe progress to the $2500. The price was a factor was well as its cheaper it is perfect for me now. But I will post on here as soon as it arrives so I can let you know what it's like!

How much extra color and at what price, if you don't mind my asking? I was thinking about doing the same thing. Even just a different solid color on the fluke or a lighter shade.
01-09-2015, 06:02 PM
Mermaid Dottie

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Saoirse

Congrats on getting your tail!! I'll be eagerly awaiting the unboxing video! The dorsal fin and heel fins no doubt look amazing in person <3

As for development on my future tail- I began dialogue with Mernation via e-mail on Monday. I've been able to confirm how much my tail will cost + shipping as well as a little surprise- I am in fact going to be purchasing a scale top from them! For all my fellow freshwater mers you will probably love to hear that they will be doing custom lily pad sculpt details! No doubt they'll have them available for any customer once they've finished my top. I think this might be the first silicone freshwater option by a tailmaking company? I'm unsure.

Here's a small concept of what I'm looking at- including my tail color scheme!
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That is SO super cute! That will be a lot of fun to see finished! YAY!
01-09-2015, 06:27 PM
SeaVixen

Here's my unboxing video!

http://youtu.be/LANiG6IIjQk
01-10-2015, 02:32 AM
Mermaid Martha

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Originally Posted by Seraphina Suds

How much extra color and at what price, if you don't mind my asking? I was thinking about doing the same thing. Even just a different solid color on the fluke or a lighter shade.

I didn't pay that much extra. I only had one extra colour but they give you the option of having different fluke and fun colours to the main body of the tail at no extra cost. I would rather not say exactly as I don't know if this is something MerNation will offer to everyone but you could always drop them an email? The extra colour is plum so it's gold with plum down the sides of the tail, on the fluke and on the pec fins. But I'd definitely drop them an email! They are so friendly you'll hear back from them very quickly. Hope that helps!
01-10-2015, 05:35 AM
Mermaid Kelda

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Originally Posted by SeaVixen

Here's my unboxing video!

http://youtu.be/LANiG6IIjQk

Suck about the post, SeaVixen :\ my postal service really mucked me around too but at least they didn't drop the tail! I know that Raina had to patch her fins up all the time with a little silicone so hopefully it's an easy fix for you.

Your tail is gorgeous though - when do we get to see photos of it on? :)
01-10-2015, 07:29 AM
AmbrGlows

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Martha

I didn't pay that much extra. I only had one extra colour but they give you the option of having different fluke and fun colours to the main body of the tail at no extra cost. I would rather not say exactly as I don't know if this is something MerNation will offer to everyone but you could always drop them an email? The extra colour is plum so it's gold with plum down the sides of the tail, on the fluke and on the pec fins. But I'd definitely drop them an email! They are so friendly you'll hear back from them very quickly. Hope that helps!

OMG! Is yours that lovely Gold & Plum tail they've posted pics of? Is so it's gorgeous. The combination looks more like maroon & gold to me but then that's my hometown alma maters colors.
01-10-2015, 08:46 AM
Chrissy

I am so happy everyone is happy with them!!! This team is great to work with and each tail that comes out looks better then the last. They are really improving and having a blast experimenting. I love watching easy new idea that comes out!! This makes me all the more excited for my new design!!
01-10-2015, 09:27 AM
Mermaid Martha

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Originally Posted by AmbrGlows

OMG! Is yours that lovely Gold & Plum tail they've posted pics of? Is so it's gorgeous. The combination looks more like maroon & gold to me but then that's my hometown alma maters colors.

Aww thank you so much! I'm extremely happy with it. I can't wait to just have it now. It's waiting in customs so I might see if I can get it sooner rather than later! What colour ideas did you have?
Mernation really are an excellent company and such lovely people. This whole experience has been wonderful!
01-10-2015, 10:11 AM
Seraphina Suds

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Martha

I didn't pay that much extra. I only had one extra colour but they give you the option of having different fluke and fun colours to the main body of the tail at no extra cost. I would rather not say exactly as I don't know if this is something MerNation will offer to everyone but you could always drop them an email? The extra colour is plum so it's gold with plum down the sides of the tail, on the fluke and on the pec fins. But I'd definitely drop them an email! They are so friendly you'll hear back from them very quickly. Hope that helps!

Thank you, that helps a lot! I'll probably email them later today!
01-10-2015, 10:14 AM
SeaVixen

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Originally Posted by Mermaid Melaina

Suck about the post, SeaVixen :\ my postal service really mucked me around too but at least they didn't drop the tail! I know that Raina had to patch her fins up all the time with a little silicone so hopefully it's an easy fix for you.

Your tail is gorgeous though - when do we get to see photos of it on? :)

I've noticed all the mail in my area aside from FedEx sucks. It's not Mernations fault. Since the silicone was a harder silicone and they made the fin thicker, that prevented it from being worse than it was. Mike said I could even stitch it (without stitches being seen) for extra support along with using silicone and they'll walk me through the process because now that will be a weak spot. I posted a couple pics in the tail on my Facebook page and instagram.
01-10-2015, 11:31 AM
Princess Pearl

SeaVixen, your tail is so gorgeous! I can't wait for summer so you can tell us about swimming with the gap wrap! Did you have to ask for the top to be so long? Or is that just their design?

Oh my god I want a Mernation tail so baaaaaaaaad.

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