Merbellas Thread

[Winged Mermaid]

Really? That's...really really weird. Tbh I consider it a "common size" (even if it's mis-sized) if you can find it in VS since they carry a VERY limited size range. I find 32's all over in my neighborhood, anywhere that sells bras has them...that sucks that you can't find them though! I thought your ribcage didn't look like a 34 though. :b

Bad luck I guess? Yeah, never have found a 32DD in any store I've looked in in my life. X_x Even when I was smaller no 32Ds either. So I just settle for 34D, and I have to ransack bra stores/departments for those, lol. It works well enough, just REALLY irritating that bras don't last as long as they should since once band stretches out it's done. When money is tight I try and take in my bra bands myself if I can so I can so I can wear them longer. It looks so bad, but I figure with non-mermaid bras, no one is seeing the band anyway. Well, besides hubby, but he doesn't care :P

[Mermaid Oshun]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...w=32dd&_sop=15

[Winged Mermaid]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_saca...w=32dd&_sop=15

Once I put in the rest of the search criteria "nude, strapless" ect and looked for suitable ones- no lace, elastic reinforcement, not made of cotton but a nylon or something else water friendly, ect- there were no suitable ones for mermaid bras. Thanks for the thought though Maybe I'll take a gamble and try for a every day bra (if I can't try them on they do tend to be a gamble with it suiting my figure and the fit being comfortable and all that).

[AniaR]

Like I said regardless, raven orders her tops specially

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[Winged Mermaid]

Ooh, I thought you meant that she orders specialty bras in bulk. So if the size says "out of stock" does it matter as long as the buyer says which size in the description or..?

[AniaR]

I believe I read that she does bigger sizes but you have to message her on etsy so she can secure the stock. She orders her tops special from a supplier I believe

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[Mermaid Kalliope]

I know I told her 34A (Just got two pairs of new bras and it is AMAZING that they fit), so when I try it on, I shall let you guys know! It is so tough finding an A cup regardless of band size. @.@ Crazy!

My question is getting the cup size right with the mold because cups aren't uniform in size. It's all relative to the band. So, getting a 34D and adding length doesn't mean it's the right type of D Cup

[shimmygoddess]

I am a 32DD and I have to get my bras from Victoria Secret. They carry that size I dont use those for making tops though. I typically get a 34 C/D cup. I find a bra where the cups fit perfect, then can always add new bands and straps. That is how I make all my bellydance tops.

Bad luck I guess? Yeah, never have found a 32DD in any store I've looked in in my life. X_x Even when I was smaller no 32Ds either. So I just settle for 34D, and I have to ransack bra stores/departments for those, lol. It works well enough, just REALLY irritating that bras don't last as long as they should since once band stretches out it's done. When money is tight I try and take in my bra bands myself if I can so I can so I can wear them longer. It looks so bad, but I figure with non-mermaid bras, no one is seeing the band anyway. Well, besides hubby, but he doesn't care :P

[AniaR]

honestly, I own 3 of her silicone tops, and 1 shell top. The cups themselves are more like a base, the silicone does all the work, so I find one cups size will actually fit more than one sized person. My mermaids and I all have different chests and we all fit in the tops

[Merley]

Has anyone spoken to Raven lately? I sent her an email weeks ago and haven't heard back. :/ Also, I wanted to get an Ursula top, but someone snagged it up before I could put my Christmas money in my bank account. Do you think if I just buy another type of top from her etsy she can make me the Ursula top or I just have to wait until she lists another?

[Merman Arion]

Do you think if I just buy another type of top from her etsy she can make me the Ursula top or I just have to wait until she lists another?

I highly doubt it. I think you will have to wait until she lists another
Raven is working like crazy to finish orders with the deadlines she has. Just be patient, you will hear from her soon I believe.



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[Ashton]

I have the same problem.
I wish we could get at least an 'out of office' reply like "Im sorry I am really busy I will get back to you soon" So I know at least she GOT my email.

[AniaR]

Has anyone spoken to Raven lately? I sent her an email weeks ago and haven't heard back. :/ Also, I wanted to get an Ursula top, but someone snagged it up before I could put my Christmas money in my bank account. Do you think if I just buy another type of top from her etsy she can make me the Ursula top or I just have to wait until she lists another?

I spoke with her today she is super stressed out with her final tail orders for the year. I gotta rant a bit, She's been working her butt off but things have been slow curing, and she even worked right through christmas. Pulling all nighters, missing family etc, and I know some clients are getting frustrated with the wait. I wish people would just read the FAQ section where it explains the AVERAGE wait (not guaranteed) and see the big list of reasons posted there why things can be delayed. I know because I helped them write and post it. I get people want their tails, and when you've been waiting a few extra months I think its fair to get worried/complain but a few extra days give me a break. She also gives refunds if people feel it's too late of a wait, which no other tail maker does. I just feel so bad for her. She tries to stagger orders, but then people harass her into taking them, and then people treat her like she's some big scam artist when things aren't done on the exact numbered date that was offered as an approximate. Shes got autoimmune disorder like me, and has been working through it despite sickness and pain like 15 hour days nothing but tails. She's not on the internet arguing or bragging like other tail makers, she's got no time for it. She's just constantly working on tails. /end rant

I wouldnt expect any replies to emails until she gets these last tails out. As far as the tops I know she'll re-list them when she has time, she just really doesn't. I know she's hoping to focus more on the tops once these orders are done.

But yeah, if everyone who isn't a current client could just give Raven a little space to finish up what she's doing, I think she'd appreciate it. Most of your questions are already answered on here and on their FB page. And if it's not listed/or she hasn't announced that she's taking orders, then she's not until she posts that she is. I know people reallllly want tails, but she's one person, trying to create something perfect that lives up to expectation. She's not a factory. She doesn't have help. She's honest about circumstances and she has never scammed anyone. She offers refunds and warranties even when it's in no way her fault- which most other tail makers don't do.

If you're a current client, please resist the urge to email her constantly for updates. You get an update when your tail begins to get painted, when it's done being painted, and when it's shipped. Again, one of the only tail makers to do that. Remember curing times vary and the more intricate your design the longer it'll take. Light colours also take more time. For more reasons into why your tail might be taking longer check here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/merbe...42703012452450 it's known that Raven's tails take a while. Because you're getting the best of the best. I appreciate it's hard to wait, I'm pretty sure no one has ever waited as long as myself and Kailani- and it sure paid off for us. But let's not act like Raven is fishbutts, or mermaidsrus etc. It makes me sad that so many people approach her like she must be a scam artist when things take longer than she thought, or because she doesnt have time to email everyday. So, as one of her closest friends, seeing how sick the recent stress has put on her, I'm asking you to please extend her your kindness. I'm not posting this because Raven asked me to, she'll probably get mad I did lol because she does not like to give people a bunch of excuses, she finds it unprofessional. But, like I said, I'm her friend, I care about her, and I genuinely worry she might die sometimes because she goes so many days without sleep working on these things. A little kindness and understanding goes a long way, and you'll get an awesome tail Or, if you can't wait, opt for the refund and be an adult about it.

[AniaR]

Also she may not reply to all emails (and I really dont think the community has an accurate understanding of how emails work for tail makers in the slightest) but she posts updates to fb that apply to all, and I relay messages here too. So it's not like she's totally off the radar.

[Merman Arion]

Well said, Raina.
I have been advised multiple time to send her an e-mail with the "READY TO ORDER" title but I decided to wait. What would be the point anyway when I'm already seeing three-four mermaids here worrying about not getting a response/update since weeks?
I would rather take the time to make sure that my measurements are right and to make a design while waiting for her official FB update. I'm one of the rare mermen here who are waiting in line, I believe all good things will come at the right time. We just have to be patient, the girl is human, not a machine although she's kinda acting like one since she's pulling all nighters at her own risk. I really admire her devotion.
She's certainly not like the owners of Fishbutts and MermaidRUs.


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[Ashton]

What happened to fish butts and mermaidsrus?


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[Ariel-Starfish]

Amen to that! After ordering a tail, and top in between it really opened my eyes afterwards (when I had problems with the neoprene/silicone) I just have to be careful, wich I am even more now! About the top: I know it's ready and will ship any day/week. Wi'll see when it arrives ^^ No fuzz about it! AND: I really hope Raven takes a break from time to time! When I read Raina's posts, It looks like Raven eats, sleeps and dreams tails 24/7. So I really wish she would have a 'normal' time everytime she want's to! <3

[AniaR]

fishbutts stole money from people and deleted their page after never responding to people. MermaidsRus reputation has slipped as you can see for both tail makers in their area of the forum

[Ashton]

fishbutts stole money from people and deleted their page after never responding to people. MermaidsRus reputation has slipped as you can see for both tail makers in their area of the forum

Thats not good! Good thing the internet is around, so we can all share information and warn others about people who are not nice, and people who are!

[AniaR]

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Remember, Raven doesn't always post every order or everything. Usually too busy getting them out