Mertailor Review

[Mermaid Karin]

Also the longer I have my tail the more I am disappointed in it. I didn't even notice the two different colors at first but since I've figured it out it has been driving me crazy. I really don't want to have to send it back to him though and pay for shipping plus have it gone for who knows how long. I wish I had a lot of money so I could just experiment making my own tail, but unfortunately I don't.

Ever though of repainting the thing yourself? You can do it however you want Its worth a shot. I think it would be better than to have a two different colored tail. ><

[SeaVixen]

I have the same issues as far as paint. It fades in the weirdest places like my lap and top of fluke. I don't rub those parts of the tail anywhere so paint shouldn't be phased. I should probably look for paint. Ridiculous because I shouldn't have to do that

[Kanti]

Yea it sucks that a product isn't just FINISHED for good when you get it.
It's very odd that the paint doesn't stick so well in certain places.
To me, that seems like that area of the tail was fully cured before it was painted.
Often when certain materials cure completely, nothing can really stick to them.

[Mermaid Karin]

I have the same issues as far as paint. It fades in the weirdest places like my lap and top of fluke. I don't rub those parts of the tail anywhere so paint shouldn't be phased. I should probably look for paint. Ridiculous because I shouldn't have to do that

I agree. :/ I think you should have gotten what you asked for, but at the same time I find this a good opportunity to improve your artistic skills Idk what paint would stay on, unless you buy some silicone and go over it with that after you paint it. D: I wish I could be of more help. -hugs-

[Mermaid Star]

You can mix the alex with the paint and then paint it on to get it to stick... but createx (which is what he used to use) does not let anything stick to it after it is painted. You would have to get Createx paint it and heat set it with a heat gun. (It is possible that the paint wasn't heat set enough and that may be a reason why the paint comes off so easily.

[AniaR]

it looks like from his page eric wont be making latex anymore, and going back to actual neoprene. Also looks like he's been reading an awful lot of these threads

[merpirate]

where it saythat

[Mermaid Star]

It says on his page that he will be doing neoprene and "Silicone rubber" (read Silicone Caulk) tails rather than Latex (read alex plus) tails. Same process, same look, a dollar more a tube for the silicone rubber product

[AniaR]

and selling for less than other people are for silicone +neoprene as well... I've noticed a lot more video and photos surfacing too that show that many of the flukes aren't stiff (like they appear so often) and wrinkling etc in videos.

As of June 17th, 2012, The Mertailor no longer offers a "Latex" Realistic Mermaid Tail. This product has been REPLACED with our new and improved "Neoprene" Realistic Mermaid Tail. This tail is made from silicone and neoprene materials and is currently available for the price $600. Get it now while the price is right! We will no longer be selling latex products. It is silicone all the way! All previous orders will be made using the original technique. Please keep in mind, this product is not recommended for professional performers or production companies. This product is intended for beginner mermaids! If you are a professional, please purchase one of our full silicone mermaid tails today!

I always find it really sucks for people to have the product changed, the price changed, or the "wait time" changed WHILE they're waiting for their tail. If tail makers are going to make changes like that they should take a break between orders, not do them while in the middle of them. people aren't going to know what they're going to get or when.

[Kanti]

Wow, and people complained about the smell of Alex plus? Silicone caulking smells AWFUL!
Was it also necessary for him to say it's a new product? It's essentially the same thing xD

Nice way to charge an extra $100, though :/
Claim it's different.

[Mermaid Karin]

$100 more.. the only thing that I think would be a real difference is the price. >>

[Ilonka]

His tails look mad pretty in his photos but when i see people's tails on here that are made by him they look dissapointing... Personally, i would never buy from him nor recomend him, plus he's mad rude!