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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
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.
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!!!
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...
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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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.
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.
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.
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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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!!
Aaaahhhh!!!!! That's so amazing! So awesome!!!
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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.
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 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
That's so exciting!! If I had the money I totally would have gone for it too.Quote:
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Yay!!!
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 :(
@Jadestone yay! So excited for you! Also excited for ME because i get to see more unboxing videos in the future ;)
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
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Yay @Jadestone that is so awesome! Can't wait to hear about your progress.
Yey! Glad to have another Merbella sister down under <3