Oooo how does that one hold up? I'm looking at the other style because I'm small in that region. Haha
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Oooo how does that one hold up? I'm looking at the other style because I'm small in that region. Haha
I love it! I feel very well supported and covered (not that I'm terribly large either) and people can't seem to get enough of it. XD I like the other style too, but I preferred the more natural, organic look of this style.
anyone know how long it would take to get a scale top if ordered from Etsy? Are we talking days, weeks, or months to get it??
That really depends...were you in the last batch of etsy orders or the current one? For me, my bravest took six and a half weeks but she was very busy. Don't know, honestly.
Thank you! <3Quote:
Originally Posted by Mermaid Dottie
Poor Iona! :( I feel so sorry for you! Waiting extremely long, getting a pocture to DROOL on, and suffer even more wile other mers getting their tails first. I hope everything ends up well! <3
Mine's like 2 DAYS before I reatch the limit of 120 :jawdrop:
Raven said She would give me some pictures this week!!
Hey guys so I went for a swim this morning :D It wasn't a very good swim because it was a tiny pool filled with very old people but I have video which I will post later on today :) I have one problem with my tail though, it's a little low in the front and pretty low in the back. I have to wear these legging things just so my butt doesn't hang out :P
XD yeah, that was once of Thalassa's problems, too. When she and I were FINALLY in the pool together, I grabbed the back of it and pulled upward. I practically lifted her out of the pool by her tail. That was the only time it's been over her butt.
Yeah it's fine in the front but the back is annoying :P
yeah silicone is hard to get into. I'm used to mine so it's never an issue. But for mermaid Ama, merwrangler sean literally has to pick her up from the waist line after we've oiled her down, and shake her around til she gets all the way in it. LOL it's kinda hilarious.
Haha a video of that would be great. XD I measured pretty high and in the back for my length because I've got a big booty and don't want it to come up short.
Lorelei- I like the organic look of yours, too, but I think the other style will suit and fit me better. I am practically flat if I don't were a push up. For example, I was looking for a new bikini and came down to two tops; a push up or just the triangles of fabric. When I tried on the fabric, I looked like a child and I'm 23. When I wear my shells, I also look quite flat. :-( So, I'm hoping that the other style can hopefully hide that. I wouldn't "fill" the other.
@Raina, how do you do that without damaging the tail? Do you do it in the water? Also my video is loading :)
Kailani - Then you're probably right to go with the one you're thinking about. :3
Lorelei - Glad to know that you agree! ^_^ One of these days in the future when I can spend money willy-nilly will probably get a seaweed top and the other octo-top... But for now. XP
Freshie - I can't wait to see it!
Kailani - Haha, I totally agree! I'm craving one of her angler tails right now, but I also want one of her starfish tops and seaweed tops. And some hairpieces... and tons of other stuff... XD
I have that same problem in the back. The butt one. I thought it was only me because my butt is pretty huge, haha! I thought of a way of making it stay up, I'll test it out soon and I'll let you guys know to see if it worked!
Yeah, I get the butt thing too! XD Its not so bad when I swim, but if I'm sitting up the people behind me cop an eye-full if I'm not careful and havn't adjusted it properly, haha!
Hmm, I wonder if it'd be possible to order one with a bit more material just in the back? I wouldn't necessarily want the tail to come up over my stomach, but I would prefer it cover my butt x_x
Lorelei - Haha let's start a savings fund! Called "Funds for Raven's Stuff". Hahaha it'd be fun. XP I think that's what my savings account will end up being for, for a while. But like a pirate, a mer's look is never complete! Drats!
As for the butt problem - Did you guys measure from waist to floor from the front, side or back? Also, if from the back, did you take into consideration the curvature of your rear? For example: My Waist to floor measurement is 40" if taken from the side or front, if taken from the back WITH my butt (ha ha) it is 44". A whole 4" longer than the front, which in costuming can mean a lot. (I should know, I sew. >< )
So, for anyone reading this! If you're ordering a tail, makes sure to measure with the LONGEST measurement. It's better to have it a bit long and have to trim than to be too short. Also, refer to Iona's measuring guide. It's pretty sweet. <3
Also, Mizuko... I LOVE your avatar. It's so adorable!!!! Squee!
Yeah, I thought it was just my dodgy measuring which caused it XD
And thank you Kailani! :3 I wanted a cute caricature to use around the place, so I drew one up ^_^
I sew too! ( I used to be a cosplayer, before I gave that up. ) But at the time my measurements were sent, Raven asked for the SIDE measurements of your legs. Not the back. I think she changed that now though. Not sure.
Ah crap X_x That makes 5 people who have gotten tails from her that seem to be shy on length in the back. When my order was place the top measurement was for specifically around the belly button, so that's where I measured. Now their measuring chart specifies around the waist. For me that's a solid 3 inch difference. I emailed her about it but I never heard back. I'm resending it. I would think the measurement of the butt/hips would keep it from being shorter in the back. Maybe measuring needs to include a waist to knee measuring vertically down the backside with the curves instead of just straight from one point to another down the front (how tailmakers instruct you to measure). I did ask Raven specifically how I should measure, and she said in the front from one point to the other not taking curves of your body into consideration.
Ok, now I'm worried my tail is mesured proparly? -_-"
just 1 day to go and I reached my 120 days!!! *_________*
http://stuffpoint.com/the-simpsons/i...razy-homer.jpg
When I asked her she said "whichever is the longest"
I didn't ask about the curves, but she said she's similarly built in the back. Haha Honky Tonk Badonkadonk just started playing. XD
Well, I dunno... I feel confident about my measurements and trust her to do things well. ^_^
Mizuko - oh my mer! You drew that? Do you take commissions?!
Idk I double checked my measurements and they're still accurate :P I'm going to try again in a few days when I go back for a swim and try to pull it up more :) btw my video is on my fb page feel free to give it a like while you're over there :D https://www.facebook.com/TheFreshwaterMermaid
I <3 the video ^^ hehe
Spirit! Stallion of the cimmaron! ♥♥♥♥
From the video, it looks like you have a lot of bunching at the ankles, which means there's still material to be pulled up. :-)
I emailed Raven and that's what she said too, I just don't really know how to pull the wrinkles out without potentially damaging the tail :P but it's good to hear that it's probably not just too short :)
Take a firm grip of top and bottom (NOT the seams) when you're in the water and just move it up like a pair of tights. Do you lubricate yourself when dry to get into the tail?
So I caught up with Raven today. She's not feeling great about these basic tails and has been wanting to discontinue them for a while, but they're in such high demand :( they take her longer to make, and she's thinking the reason they're ending up shorter on people is because of the neoprene and how the silicone is stiffer against it, instead of free to stretch. She measures and cuts the performance tails the exact same way she does the basic tails, but so far is been all basic tails with the issue outside of Thalassas.
We also decided I'm going to help her again with her emails. Actually, my boyfriend and I both are going to go in there and organize the whole thing so some of the functions and sorting are automatic, that there's an auto reply with the FAQ etc, and a list of some of her communication black out dates (like when she's away performing) so people understand why she isn't responding at certain times. I've really figured this stuff out the hard way and I've been able to half the amount of time I have to spend going through my emails now, and my turn around times in terms of communication is so much better than what it was. So we're hoping we can gear Raven up like that too.
I was checking in with her about Iona's tail as both ladies are my friends. The reason Iona's is taking longer is because she and Raven have been changing and tweaking the colours frequently. It takes a certain amount of time and weather conditions for that paint, and then Raven's gotta be sure it's exactly the way Iona wants it before she does both sides, and then finally the extra fins and stuff get attached and then there's a process Raven goes through to seal the colours (which she did on my tail, and lemme tell you, freaking awesome). For most customers, they get one photo with the colours and they either approve them or they don't. If they approve them she can finish up and send the tail. But in this case it's taken her a few tries to get Iona's vision properly. I don't think you have to worry about your sizing Iona, it really seems to just be an issue with the neoprene+silicone tails. :) Hopefully you ladies can get it all sorted so you have it in time!
With your ankle problems ladies, the first couple times I put my tail on that happened and I found it much easier if I pointed my toes and got someone else in the pool to help me smooth the tail all the way up. Not sure if that'll work for you or not. Having your feet and ankles sufficiently lubed up helps too!
Oh I hope she doesn't discontinue them :( They're the only realistic tail I like that I can afford :(
I hope Raven doesn't discontinue them :( I love my tail :) I'm going to try what you guys said and hopefully it'll fit better :)
Yikes that would be a bummer if she discontinues them. Sigh...guess I ought to have a plan B in mind.
The only possibility that I can think of is Mermaid Creations. Getting a tail in a year is better than never or fucked up.
Eep! Well, I'm glad you're there to help her, Raina! Her basic tails are nice for those who want a realistic tail but either can't afford a performance or aren't sure if they want to drop that much money into a "costume piece" (I have had so many people give me that talk when I tell them I spent $3,600 on a tail). Though, I can understand her frustration
I talked to her about the basic tails a few weeks back and she also mentioned discontinuing them. She said that the whole process takes too long and they're actually harder to make compared to the performance tails. I can see her point of view, and honestly, for the quality, she's majorly underselling herself. :(
Well, that would suck, because that would mean most of us who dont have one already would probably never own a Raven tail. A basic is our only shot. $3,600 is what my husband and I live on for two months, not something I can spend on a tail. Making sure that even normal lowly mers like me who want to attain a dream can save for one of your products isn't really the same as underselling yourself.
I think underselling in terms of the fact they take more time and skill to make than the performance tails. Plus she has people who can help her with the performance tails, but no one has picked up the learning curb to help her with the basics so it's just her by herself.
Anyway, she hasn't officially said she wont make them anymore. I think probably she'll just make a few here and there. Everyone wants a cheap awesome tail, but there is a cost somewhere, always. If it's not in the materials being budget to obtain the low cost, then it's the tail maker taking a personal cut from their own earnings to do it ya know?
I get what you're saying, but speaking as a lowly normal college student here, my reference level is that $1000+customizations+shipping is only considered "cheap" in extreeeeeeeemely extreeeeeeeeeeemely relative terms here. I can barely fathom spending that on a used car let alone a tail 0.0 I don't look at it as a cheap tail. I look at it as "an attainable tail that is awesome enough to spend over $1000 on without fucking my finances irreversibly." If that's "cheap" then..... O.o