Merbellas Thread

[AniaR]

I was wondering, how does Raven deal with the potential risk of someone getting hurt in their tail? Is there some sort of a liability contract?

liability waiver. Most tail makers have the legal jargon akin to "swim at your own risk" somewhere in the fine print you can't really sue anyone for getting hurt in swim gear like fins etc we looked into it like hell when mertailor was selling alex plus and it could cause birth defects etc. (all though in that case there was more legal grounds because he at the time intentionally lied about materials)

4. How much is it for jewellery such as earrings, necklace, waistband, bracelet and necklace of each please?

If you want a merbellas set (like a head dress, necklace, earrings or something like that) she'll do something up within your budget but it's usually a flat fee for several items together. She doesnt *often* sell that stuff individually.

[Merman Arion]

If you want a merbellas set (like a head dress, necklace, earrings or something like that) she'll do something up within your budget but it's usually a flat fee for several items together. She doesnt *often* sell that stuff individually.

In January, I have seen a picture of a merman necklace on her Instagram and I fell in love with it.

So far, I have sent three mails for an order about merman accessories (two belts and two necklaces) but I haven't got a response yet.
I shall try again in the next couple of weeks. I hope I will have a chance to wear her beautiful stuff someday

[Merfin_Aurora_Oceania]

Many thank you's poly, you are amazing!

Auroraspirit,

1. I got an email from her within a day responding to my initial request to order but I have since learned that this was extremely absurdly ridiculously lucky and not the norm at all. She stays super busy. She doesn't respond to emails for orders unless there is an open slot currently sp you're unlikely to hear from her until there's a slot and you're placing your order. Even once you order you won't hear from her frequently or often. I had no idea how that worked when I ordered and no idea if there was a slot available when I emailed so just sharing it for anyone new. A slot opening had not been announced at the time I ordered (4/10/14) but was apparently about to be.
If price estimate is all you are after currently you can calculate that yourself using the faq and info on their fb page. The info on cost of extra fins (150 a pair), a dorsal fin (375 I think), a custom fluke shape (roughly 475 - not everyone does this - she has plenty of gorgeous standard shapes), translucent waist option (150 I think) glitter top coat (I don't recall the cost of this), etc. It is all there...you just have to add it up.

2. I didn't wait at all and had no idea there might be a wait initially. Again, I later learned this is NOT the norm, and far from it. You can watch their fb page and instagram to see when they announce a slot is open. Everyone on this forum page will be all aflutter about it too so you may see the announcement here swiftly also.

3. The most recent order appears to have been taken last month and I think it was A. Gyldenscale who is in this thread. She may be able to answer more specifically about when her order was taken. I don't think she has a set schedule she releases slots on / I think it is based on her workload but it appears to be roughly every 3 or 4 months she makes the announcement. Little Orca also recently ordered.

4. Jewelery from her is the one thing I've not ordered so I am no help on this one.

5. 100% Platinum Cure Silicone is known to be very safe in terms of not leaching toxins into the water (or onto you while you're in the tail). The paints are embedded / mixed w silicone and thus won't leach either. I am no expert but I don't think they're at all harmful to the environment or the wearer.

[Merfin_Aurora_Oceania]

Thank you Raina

I've got a good idea how much I need to save now, thank you again Poly and Raina

[Merfin_Aurora_Oceania]

All the best Arion, I really hope you receive a reply back. The anticipation moment is amazing!

In January, I have seen a picture of a merman necklace on her Instagram and I fell in love with it.

So far, I have sent three mails for an order about merman accessories (two belts and two necklaces) but I haven't got a response yet.
I shall try again in the next couple of weeks. I hope I will have a chance to wear her beautiful stuff someday

[Aurellia Gyldenscale]

I made a table: (it has it's own thread and everything but I'm usually happy to dump it places when needed haha)
Attachment 28287

This is pretty fantastic. Now I just want a reference "mermaid spotting guide" with pics of as many of the tails as possible organized by maker. That would be awesome.

[Yulia]

This is pretty fantastic. Now I just want a reference "mermaid spotting guide" with pics of as many of the tails as possible organized by maker. That would be awesome.

https://mermaidtailcollection.wordpress.com/

[Mermaid Lorelei]

https://mermaidtailcollection.wordpress.com/

Oh good lord. This is awesome!

[Mermaid Enora]

We need a mermaid field guide book!
Something with open clear pockets to put photos in.

[Aysun_the_Mermaid]

Pokémon cards for mermaids?

[Mermaid Enora]

Haha yes!

[Theta]

Magic cards for mermaids I know they have generators- my friend made a bunch of them for us several years ago.

[MermaidMichelle]

I am on/overboard for all of those things! Back when I was in High School, I had a friend who was certain that I counted as a 2/1 White creature. I wonder what I would be a the Fire Angel Sea Dragon?

[AniaR]

Today was a really great day... up until the point where I accidentally totally wrecked my blended waist on my tail. It was a stupid accident and had nothing to do with Merbella Studios Inc. they're awesome, and if you got a blended waist you'll love it and it'll rock. But it general, always good to keeps fins, waist lines, and anything like that away from things that are sharp. I am so freaking heart broken. Now Raven is amazing and made the waist lines in such a way that sh...e can totally replace them if need be without damaging your tail (IN general I am hard on waist lines because I do so many gigs). So obviously that's my long term plan. I just cant afford the money OR the time at the moment to send it back to her, so being the awesome woman she is she texted me DURING MY GIG (because it happened in the middle of a dry gig!) a sketch and instructions on how to modify it for the time being until she gets to replace it. I am so sad because the blended waist made me feel so confident in my tail, I never felt so good as a mermaid, so pretty- and it was awesome having something so unique. I still have the back and sides, it was just the front so yeah, you wont see that amazing blend anymore in photos. Still totally functionable, but there's no way I can fix it myself and keep the seamless look she created. (can't get dragonskin here or some of the other materials- and let's be honest I'd do a sloppy job compared to her).


Anyway, I wasn't going to say anything... but honestly I know the second I post a photo people will bombard me with questions or fears and it'll make me feel worse.. (which I'd appreciate if people could keep that to a minimum,) so I'm just saying it now. Blended waists are awesome. Sharp objects + silicone = not so much. It was an accident that I couldn't avoid despite how prepared I am. Dry gigs always seem to be riskier I find (at least for me) than pool ones which is why I don't usually do them in silicone. I was so sad about it I actually cried on my lunch break The upside is my tail look 50% sexier now lol. low rise!! I am NOT going to post any photos though that show the damage so please don't ask. Because 1) it's upsetting to me and 2) I don't want to accidentally reveal Raven's trade secrets. She is the best tail maker ever to me. She's super busy right now and she made time to calm me down and help me through my panic session MID gig!!! did up a sketch and everything in minutes. I am lucky to have her both as a friend and a mermaid Godmother haha. (that's why she feels like to me sometimes!)

But yeah, feeling crummy about it all. It still looks great, just can't tell from the front there was a blended waist anymore.

[PearlieMae]

Aw nuts Raina!

I'm sure that when you get frankentail, she'll be able to fix it up good as new!

[AniaR]

it's days like these I wish I was in America. with the USD-CAD conversion, shipping, and customs... it's just awful!

[polyhymnia113]

Awwww. I am sure Raven will mend it beautifully when you get the time and shipping. I am positive you're still magnificent and stunning in your tail no matter what the style of waistband.

[MermaidMichelle]

Today was a really great day... up until the point where I accidentally totally wrecked my blended waist on my tail. It was a stupid accident and had nothing to do with Merbella Studios Inc. they're awesome, and if you got a blended waist you'll love it and it'll rock. But it general, always good to keeps fins, waist lines, and anything like that away from things that are sharp. I am so freaking heart broken. Now Raven is amazing and made the waist lines in such a way that sh...e can totally replace them if need be without damaging your tail (IN general I am hard on waist lines because I do so many gigs). So obviously that's my long term plan. I just cant afford the money OR the time at the moment to send it back to her, so being the awesome woman she is she texted me DURING MY GIG (because it happened in the middle of a dry gig!) a sketch and instructions on how to modify it for the time being until she gets to replace it. I am so sad because the blended waist made me feel so confident in my tail, I never felt so good as a mermaid, so pretty- and it was awesome having something so unique. I still have the back and sides, it was just the front so yeah, you wont see that amazing blend anymore in photos. Still totally functionable, but there's no way I can fix it myself and keep the seamless look she created. (can't get dragonskin here or some of the other materials- and let's be honest I'd do a sloppy job compared to her).


Anyway, I wasn't going to say anything... but honestly I know the second I post a photo people will bombard me with questions or fears and it'll make me feel worse.. (which I'd appreciate if people could keep that to a minimum,) so I'm just saying it now. Blended waists are awesome. Sharp objects + silicone = not so much. It was an accident that I couldn't avoid despite how prepared I am. Dry gigs always seem to be riskier I find (at least for me) than pool ones which is why I don't usually do them in silicone. I was so sad about it I actually cried on my lunch break The upside is my tail look 50% sexier now lol. low rise!! I am NOT going to post any photos though that show the damage so please don't ask. Because 1) it's upsetting to me and 2) I don't want to accidentally reveal Raven's trade secrets. She is the best tail maker ever to me. She's super busy right now and she made time to calm me down and help me through my panic session MID gig!!! did up a sketch and everything in minutes. I am lucky to have her both as a friend and a mermaid Godmother haha. (that's why she feels like to me sometimes!)

But yeah, feeling crummy about it all. It still looks great, just can't tell from the front there was a blended waist anymore.

So you now have perhaps the closest thing to Princess Ariel's transparent dip-at-the-front? I am very sorry that your waist was damaged, and I can understand why dry gigs would be more dangerous; you have neither the aquatic weightlessness nor the mobility, and presumably being surrounded by children at play does not help matters either....

I feel your Canadian pain when it comes to shipping, but am very happy to read that your mermaid Godmother came to your rescue! Hmmm, she called me her "peach"...does that mean she's going to turn me into your coach?

[MerEmma]

I'm so sorry that happened, Raina. I can't imagine how you feel right now. Raven sounds like an angel though, doing the best she can to help you out. <3

[Yulia]

I'm so sorry to hear that Raven!
I'm sure it will all wok out in the end, but it stinks that it had to be like this from the start.
HUGS<3