The MerNation Thread

[AmbrGlows]

Design reveal. Already getting progress pix of paint and it looks amazing already just after one coat. The dorsal and heel fins are ombre looking rather than the sketch. Change on my part. Love it!

It's beautiful!! Can't wait to sea it!

[SeaVixen]

It's beautiful!! Can't wait to sea it!

Oh I know. I'm super anxious!!! I get excited everytime I get a message!

[AmbrGlows]

Oh I know. I'm super anxious!!! I get excited everytime I get a message!

I'm having to wait until I get my tax refund to see if I can afford a tail.

[Talia]

SeaVixen, that is just GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see pics!

[SeaVixen]

SeaVixen, that is just GORGEOUS! Can't wait to see pics!

Thank you I just love this design

[Vrindavana Starfish]

I'm totally excited! You don't have to be ready to buy to ask any questions. I've been sending questions and design ideas since March before I ever had the money and just barely placed my order now. They welcome any questions anybody has at any time. That's why they are so awesome!

So, I took your advice and just sent them a few questions about the silicone light tail. I told them not to rush to get back to me—it's the holidays and I'm not in any hurry at all. I will share what I find out.

SeaVixen, I love your tail design!

[SeaVixen]

So, I took your advice and just sent them a few questions about the silicone light tail. I told them not to rush to get back to me—it's the holidays and I'm not in any hurry at all. I will share what I find out.

SeaVixen, I love your tail design!

Thank you and I'm sure they'll get back as soon as they can.

[SeaVixen]

Sneak peek if you guys wanna see all the updates check out my Facebook and instagram.

[SeaVixen]

Top updates have been posted!

[Mermaid Martha]

Looks beautiful! Gorgeous colours! I'm so excited for you do you know the completion time? I'm just waiting for mine to be sent after Xmas!

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Looks beautiful! Gorgeous colours! I'm so excited for you do you know the completion time? I'm just waiting for mine to be sent after Xmas!

Martha how much did yours cost? I'm in Southampton UK and I want a tail from Mernation but unsure about pricing.

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[SeaVixen]

Looks beautiful! Gorgeous colours! I'm so excited for you do you know the completion time? I'm just waiting for mine to be sent after Xmas!

I'm not sure. They just got a jump start before Christmas so the wait time isn't so bad. I bet yours is beautiful!

[Mermaid Martha]

Check their etsy for the details just type in mernation and I chose the single colour tail however I was given an upgrade option which I took, so the price was higher. I would rather not say exactly but it was less then any other silicone tail maker. They are very lovely though and will answer any questions you have. Hope that helps

[Mermaid Neri Elvina]

Check their etsy for the details just type in mernation and I chose the single colour tail however I was given an upgrade option which I took, so the price was higher. I would rather not say exactly but it was less then any other silicone tail maker. They are very lovely though and will answer any questions you have. Hope that helps

Thanks Martha, would you mind telling me how much the customs charge is when you get to that part? I need to know so I can work out exactly how much it will cost me.

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[MermaidCelesteFL]

SeaVixen, how long did it take for them to start working on your tail after you paid?

[SeaVixen]

Check their etsy for the details just type in mernation and I chose the single colour tail however I was given an upgrade option which I took, so the price was higher. I would rather not say exactly but it was less then any other silicone tail maker. They are very lovely though and will answer any questions you have. Hope that helps

I got the $2500 one and have been talking to them since March lol. Started designing then and have been working with them quite a bit during that time. They are awesome people and have become dear friends

[SeaVixen]

SeaVixen, how long did it take for them to start working on your tail after you paid?

Haha they began before they could even cash the check!! I sent it December 16th and they received it December 18th but I dated the check December 23rd just in case it got lost and they began work December 21st. The day they received it they were still working on the green freshwater tail they recently posted updates about. They wanted to get a jump start on it before Christmas. They are very fast on getting started that's for sure!

[SeaVixen]

I got a text today from Erin telling me they have officially started on my tail and sent some more updates including a few short video clips to show floppiness of dorsal and pec fins. They sent me a pic of a sketch of the heel/ankle fins to see what I think and showed me my pec fins. They are making my heel/ankle fins similar to my pec fins so they somewhat match. They have done very well about creating exactly what I asked for down to the texture, shape, and size! They did create another style of heel/ankle fins first but axed them when I sent them a different request because they thought the new idea I sent them would look better with my dorsal. Since this is their first time doing heel/ankle fins I had 3 different types/styles in mind just in case one or two didn't work out right and we went with the 2nd style I had in mind because they're prettier with my dorsal. Posted update on my Facebook page. I'm totally thrilled with everything thus far and have absolutely no complaints! They work very hard and clearly demonstrate that your happiness and satisfaction is their highest priority! They've made a few changes to my paint design on my pec fins and heel/ankle fins to enhance it and I love their ideas so much better than mine actually. So much more talented! They definitely work with you very closely to ensure it looks exactly the way you envision it. They are definitely bringing my dream to life. They are very fast about responding as well!

[Anahita]

I didn't notice this before, but the tail design you posted has "words" on it in Arabic and Farsi. (it's the dots, if there were no dots it wouldn't have any words at all).

[MermaidCelesteFL]

OMG, you're right. And here I was, thinking I had forgotten everything I had learned from Arabic. I guess that comes to smack me in the face later on. I'm posting the other design on this post, but I'm not sure if they are willing to do the proper lettering for it. They said they are willing to make a "tribal-like" design stencil, but it's going to cost extra. At least I am able to understand the second design....



Either way, I'm saving up for this, finned bracers, possibly a top? I dunno... I'm thinking of tweaking the fluke shape to something a little more badass...